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One Piece Chapter 187: Even Match
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Chapter 187 summary
Koza fights royal guards in the streets of Alubarna until a rebel warns him about his wounds and the dangers ahead. Koza insists on reaching the palace to demand the king's surrender and dashes forward until guards block his path. Vivi appears and asks the guards to take her to Chaka. In the Southern Block, Sanji and Mr. 2 Bon Clay trade powerful kicks until both are exhausted on the ground. Mr. 2 uses his Devil Fruit to create a facial montage and then transforms into Nami, causing Sanji to swoon. At the palace, Vivi tells Chaka to destroy the building so that the fighting will stop for a few seconds. Chaka objects that the kingdom consists of its people, but Vivi repeats her demand.
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Key facts in chapter 187
- p0This is the cover of One Piece Volume 21 titled Utopia.
- p0Main characters from Baroque Works and Straw Hat crew are posed together.
- p1Page contains a list of other Jump Comics titles.
- p1Small color splash shows a short-haired woman and floating panda creature.
- p2Left side shows character group pose with panda-masked man.
- p2Right side displays a detailed world map.
- p3Splash page shows Straw Hat crew in water during an action scene.
- p3Luffy is centrally positioned holding a trident.
- p4Chapter 187 contains a Baroque Works organization introduction spread.
- p4Portraits label Miss All Sunday as Mr. 0's partner.
- p4Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Mr. 4 are shown with partners.
- p6Hachi encounters a starving man on a beach.
- p6Scene is labeled Hachi's Ocean Floor Stroll Vol. 5.
- p7Cloaked swordsman attacks in opening panel.
- p7Street fight involves spiky-haired fighter and civilians.
- p8Kouza leads rebels toward the palace.
- p8Rebels discuss dangers of Northern Block and royal guards.
- p9Royal guards confront suspected rebels in Alubarna streets.
- p9Explosion scatters debris and people in the town.
- p10Princess Vivi appears in the chaotic streets near the palace.
- p10Civilians are urged to evacuate the fighting zone.
- p11Fight between Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Sanji occurs in Alubarna Southern Block.
- p11Cigarette butt lies on the ground near the battle site.
- p12Large explosion occurs between buildings during the fight.
- p12Okama fighter is knocked down by a powerful kick.
- p13Scene takes place on a city street with European-style architecture.
- p13Okama fighter uses Okama Kenpou during the confrontation.
- p14Blond fighter is Sanji.
- p14Okama fighter is Bon Clay using Okama Kenpou.
- p15Okama Kenpou includes named strikes such as COTELETTE, EPAULE, GIGOT, SELLE, and POITRINE.
- p15Both fighters exchange a rapid series of kicks.
- p16SWAN ARABESQUE and MUTTON SHOT collide directly.
- p16Both fighters unleash finishing moves at the same moment.
- p17Both fighters are exhausted after mutual attack failure.
- p17Clash occurs in front of large multi-story building.
- p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay activates Mane-Mane fruit abilities.
- p18Facial montage creates multiple bizarre features rapidly.
- p19Mane Mane Montage produces a face very similar to Sanji.
- p19Small winged creature appears opposite the dark-coated figure.
- p20Sanji lands a direct kick on Mr. 2 during the fight.
- p20Mr. 2 references a past man he could not harm due to friendship.
- p21Sanji identifies Mr. 2 despite the disguise attempt using a friend's face.
- p21Confrontation occurs in an urban street with visible buildings.
- p22Mr. 2 attempts multiple transformations in heart-decorated square.
- p22Sanji shows no reaction to the fish-like creature assault.
- p23Scene takes place inside Alubarna Palace hall.
- p23Princess Vivi returns and addresses assembled guards directly.
- p24Discussion occurs inside Alubarna Palace grand hall.
- p24Characters plan a short distraction amid ongoing conflict.
Symbols and visual details219 · show
- p0ONE PIECE logo with skull wearing straw hat at top center against blue map background
- p0Vol.21 'Utopia' text directly below logo
- p0Crocodile with scar and cigar grinning on left side of group pose
- p0Woman with large green feather boa standing arms crossed near center left
- p0Roronoa Zoro visible with three swords at his side in dynamic group
- p0Blue-haired woman holding weapon in central cluster
- p0Usopp with long nose and wide grin positioned mid-group
- p0Sanji red-haired shouting pose near right of main cluster
- p0Tony Tony Chopper yellow creature tongue out at bottom foreground
- p0World map background with labeled locations and compass elements
- p0Straw hat skull motif repeated in logo and rope border
- p0Author name Eiichiro Oda at bottom left
- p0ISBN and price labels on right spine area
- p1Jump Comics title list on left page half with multiple series names
- p1Small color illustration of short-haired woman looking up at blue panda-like creature
- p1Blue panda creature floating in sky with wide eyes and open mouth
- p1Text block describing odd panda sighting near Arctic
- p1LOVE apple logo at bottom of illustration panel
- p1Shueisha copyright notice at bottom right
- p1Map edge visible on far right border
- p2ONE PIECE logo with skull and silhouette at top left
- p2Panda-masked man standing arms crossed on far left of group
- p2Dark-haired woman in white coat with fur collar standing close to tall man in wide hat
- p2Curly-haired woman positioned mid-group
- p2Long-nosed man with hat visible in cluster
- p2Detailed world map covering entire right half with place names
- p2Panda-masked figure silhouette repeated on spine
- p2Rope and crossbones motif framing logo
- p3Luffy leaping forward gripping large trident with both hands
- p3Luffy wearing goggles on forehead and black-white striped swim ring labeled min
- p3Luffy mouth open in wide grin with intense expression
- p3Nami surfacing in water holding snorkel with surprised face
- p3Usopp flailing nearby with panicked expression
- p3Sanji partially submerged in water
- p3Chopper in swim ring looking up with open mouth
- p3Large fish and octopus-like creature reacting in splashing water
- p3ONE PIECE title banner at top with seagull on edge
- p3Dynamic water splash composition filling lower half
- p3Straw Hat crew members in panicked or excited swimming poses
- p4Two-page spread layout with left side showing Baroque Works agent portraits in framed boxes and right side showing Alabasta characters.
- p4Top banner reads BAROQUE WORKS with Japanese text below.
- p4Left column portraits include Smoker with cigar, Tashigi with glasses, Toto with headwrap, Miss All Sunday, Mr. 0 Crocodile, Miss Doublefinger, Mr. 1, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Miss Merry Christmas, Mr. 4.
- p4Right side features Vivi, Karoo, Nefeltari Cobra, Chaka, Pell, Kouza, and Straw Hat crew portraits including Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper.
- p4Large Japanese narration box occupies lower left with dense text blocks.
- p4Bottom right displays ONE PIECE logo and volume text.
- p4Character portraits show varied expressions: angry, smiling, serious.
- p4Shaded backgrounds separate Marine, Baroque Works, and Alabasta sections.
- p4Small circular motif near narration box.
- p4All portraits framed with thin borders and name labels.
- p6Sunny beach scene with palm tree and ocean waves.
- p6Hachi emerges from shallow water with wide grin and raised hand.
- p6Starving man sits on sand wearing tattered coat and hat.
- p6Man holds skull-shaped smoking object emitting visible smoke.
- p6Man laughs heartily with open mouth and squinted eyes.
- p6Hachi shows spiky head fins and cheerful expression.
- p6Caption at bottom reads HACHI'S OCEAN FLOOR STROLL VOL. 5.
- p6Chapter title at top: Chapter 187 “Even Match”.
- p6Background includes clouds and distant horizon line.
- p6Man's clothing appears ragged and patched.
- p7Cloaked swordsman lunges with blade extended and impact lines.
- p7Swordsman grunts with open mouth and forward posture.
- p7Middle panel shows crowded street battle with soldiers and civilians.
- p7Spiky-haired fighter swings weapon amid flying debris.
- p7Large Japanese SFX ワアアアー and ドカッ!! dominate middle panel.
- p7Bottom panel shows pair of running legs with motion lines marked タタッ....
- p7Background buildings and chaos visible in street scene.
- p7Cloaked figure has dark cloak and visible arm guards.
- p7Multiple impact and motion effects throughout panels.
- p7Silhouettes of panicked figures in background.
- p8Kouza appears bandaged and sweating in close-up panels.
- p8Rebel loads rifle with visible CLICK! SFX.
- p8Rebel charges forward amid smoke and debris.
- p8Multiple speech bubbles with dialogue text.
- p8Kouza holds rifle while running with determined expression.
- p8Background shows damaged buildings and battle smoke.
- p8Rebels shown with headbands and weapons.
- p8Panel composition includes overlapping action lines and motion effects.
- p8One rebel has spiky hair and cloak.
- p8Bottom panels show group of rebels with varied postures.
- p9Large bold SFX ビュビュン!! dominates top panel with smoke clouds and impact lines indicating massive explosion.
- p9Debris and figures sent flying through air amid swirling smoke and motion lines.
- p9Cloaked royal guards in head coverings and robes stand in foreground holding long weapons.
- p9One guard points weapon forward while another raises arm in confrontation pose.
- p9Background shows domed buildings, minaret tower, and palm trees under tense sky.
- p9Townspeople flee in midground with one figure falling or diving near barrel.
- p9Speech bubbles positioned near guards with confrontational posture.
- p9Street scene includes scattered objects and architectural arches typical of Alubarna.
- p9Smoke and dust clouds rise from multiple points indicating ongoing chaos.
- p10Wide overhead view of barricaded street with multiple crouching figures behind sandbags.
- p10Close-up of Princess Vivi with sweat drops, wide eyes, gritted teeth, and intense expression.
- p10Large SFX ドン and どん frame Vivi's face emphasizing shock or determination.
- p10Vivi's hair shown disheveled with strands across face and sweat visible on skin.
- p10Small panels show citizen figures reacting with open mouths and hurried postures.
- p10Speech bubbles placed around upper panels warning civilians to leave the area.
- p10Vivi's mouth open in mid-speech with visible teeth and strained expression.
- p10Background includes narrow alley walls and distant figures in motion.
- p11Detailed circular map of Alubarna labeling Palace, Northern, Western, Eastern, and Southern Blocks.
- p11Map section marked Mr. 2 Bon Clay vs. Sanji in Southern Block near Polka St.
- p11Discarded cigarette butt on ground with rising smoke and SFX シコ ト...
- p11Two-panel close-up of Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Sanji clashing forehead to forehead.
- p11Both fighters shown drenched in sweat with gritted teeth and strained facial muscles.
- p11Swirling impact lines and motion dots surround the fighters' heads.
- p11Mr. 2's face features visible makeup and exaggerated expression.
- p11Sanji's hair and face partially visible with heavy shading and sweat droplets.
- p12Massive SFX ビカン!! with impact lines and smoke clouds filling upper panel.
- p12One fighter hurled backward through air with limbs extended and mouth open.
- p12Second figure shown mid-impact with debris flying around ornate buildings.
- p12Okama fighter lies sprawled in striped barrel on rubble-strewn ground.
- p12Okama fighter pants with SFX ガラ... and HUFF HUFF while covered in dust.
- p12Dark silhouette of tall fighter rises from rubble with SFX ガララ...
- p12Background shows multi-story buildings with domes and palm trees.
- p12Scattered rubble and smoke clouds emphasize destruction in the street.
- p13Tall fighter in long black coat strides forward through city street lined with multi-story buildings and domed tower.
- p13Large dust cloud and impact lines surround a street lamp during the stride.
- p13Okama fighter's face fills a panel with blazing eyes, furrowed brows, gritted teeth, and sweat drops.
- p13Massive forward punch from okama fighter creates heavy black impact shapes and flying debris.
- p13SFX lines emphasize speed and force around the punch trajectory.
- p13Background architecture shows arched windows and European-style buildings framing the action.
- p13Okama fighter wears dark cloak with light accents and ballet-style shoes visible in motion.
- p13Defiant speech bubble originates from off-panel near building entrance.
- p14Blond fighter lunges with narrowed eyes and open mouth showing determination.
- p14Okama fighter performs sweeping leg motion labeled with motion lines.
- p14Elaborate hand and body positions form graceful swan-like dance stance with flowing cloak.
- p14Multiple impact clouds and debris fly outward from rapid hand strikes.
- p14Blond fighter's close-up shows swirling eye and sweat indicating focus.
- p14Precise neck-targeted kick extends from blond fighter with motion blur.
- p14Okama fighter's hands display open-palm ballet gestures during technique.
- p14SFX and speed lines radiate from central clash area.
- p15Okama fighter twists mid-air with overhead strike and extended leg.
- p15Multiple named kick techniques shown with labeled impact panels.
- p15Blond fighter receives successive blows forcing backward posture.
- p15Rapid exchange of high-speed kicks creates dense motion lines and impact bursts.
- p15Okama fighter's shoes display patterned soles during kicks.
- p15Blond fighter counters with his own kick amid swirling debris.
- p15Heavy black impact shapes and exclamation marks emphasize each strike.
- p15Central panel shows both fighters' legs clashing directly.
- p16Okama fighter launches spinning kick with wide open mouth and intense expression.
- p16Blond fighter counters with upward strike causing impact lines near face.
- p16Simultaneous finishing moves collide in center creating massive explosion of force.
- p16Heavy black impact shapes and swirling motion lines radiate from clash point.
- p16Debris and dust burst outward from the colliding techniques.
- p16Okama fighter's leg extends in arabesque pose during final attack.
- p16Blond fighter's kick connects directly with opposing technique.
- p16Panel composition centers on the head-on collision with radiating speed lines.
- p17Two fighters collide mid-air with equal force creating large impact burst and dust clouds.
- p17Horned fighter in striped coat and cape tumbles backward through the air with limbs flailing.
- p17Suited fighter skids across the ground leaving long dust trail and impact lines.
- p17Large ornate building with arches and windows visible in background during clash.
- p17Horned fighter sits up panting with sweat drops and exhausted open-mouth expression.
- p17Suited fighter lies on ground with sweat drops and tired posture facing opponent.
- p17Speech bubbles positioned beside each downed fighter showing heavy breathing.
- p17Large SFX characters dominate upper panel showing clash impact.
- p17Horned fighter displays curled horns and dark beard while recovering.
- p17Suited fighter shown with light hair and formal jacket in prone position.
- p18Sanji stands with serious narrowed eyes and cigarette, ready stance.
- p18Mr. 2 Bon Clay shows wide grin and intense eyes while declaring seriousness.
- p18Distant silhouetted figure stands near large pillar with exclamation mark.
- p18Mr. 2 extends arm toward Sanji with dramatic motion lines.
- p18Multiple small panels show rapid facial feature changes with SFX.
- p18Close-ups of exaggerated eyes, nose, mouth, and head shapes during montage.
- p18Large SFX characters emphasize sudden serious shift and fruit activation.
- p18Mr. 2 wears pom-pom coat and mask while demonstrating powers.
- p18Sanji remains composed in foreground while opponent transforms face.
- p18Background architecture includes domed buildings and columns.
- p19Mr. 2 Bon Clay bursts into massive laughing close-up with wide mouth and swirling effects.
- p19Large text announces Mane Mane Montage performance.
- p19Small panels show lone figure in dark coat facing tiny winged creature with reaction mark.
- p19Mr. 2 sweats heavily in low-angle dramatic shot holding mirror-like object.
- p19Heavy SFX lines and sound effects punctuate the montage result reveal.
- p19Background shows domed buildings and distant standing figure.
- p19Mr. 2 displays exaggerated facial features and sweat drops from tension.
- p19Winged creature reacts silently with exclamation in separate panel.
- p19Mirror object held up in foreground during result presentation.
- p19Composition emphasizes large laughing face dominating upper panel.
- p20Powerful kick strikes Mr. 2 mid-air sending him reeling with impact burst.
- p20Sanji delivers kick while shouting opening spotted with dynamic motion lines.
- p20Mr. 2 twists in air with pom-pom coat flaring and pained expression.
- p20Large background face looms shouting about having no heart.
- p20Mr. 2 recoils in shock with wide eyes and open mouth.
- p20Sanji stands in suited pose declaring no time for one-man act.
- p20Close-up shows Mr. 2 crossing arms with X gesture and sweat.
- p20SFX and speed lines emphasize sudden kick and dramatic reactions.
- p20Mr. 2 displays mask and feathered accessories during recoil.
- p20Panel composition highlights high-angle kick and low-angle shock.
- p21Sanji in dark suit points accusingly with narrowed eyes and smirk toward fallen opponent.
- p21Mr. 2 Bon Clay in striped mask and outfit lies sprawled on ground after heavy impact with motion lines.
- p21Large bold SFX ドゴォ!!! and GAHHHH! dominate upper panel showing slam effect.
- p21Sanji close-up with clenched fist, wide shouting mouth, and intense eyes against speed lines.
- p21Background shows multi-story buildings with windows behind the confrontation.
- p21Bon Clay displays sweat drops and shocked expression while on the ground.
- p21Sanji's posture remains upright and composed while opponent is grounded.
- p21Speech bubbles positioned on right side frame Sanji's calm then angry delivery.
- p21Impact stars and motion lines emphasize the violent slam on masked fighter.
- p22Heart-patterned town square with decorative buildings and ground markings.
- p22Sanji stands facing a heart-haired woman in frilly outfit with calm cigarette posture.
- p22Grotesque fish-like creature lunges forward with wide eyes and open mouth.
- p22Large SFX ガーン!! and カシャッ!! highlight sudden impacts and transformations.
- p22Close-up of smiling long-haired woman with heart accessory and intense eyes.
- p22Sanji remains unfazed with cigarette in mouth while creature attacks.
- p22Multiple small panels show rapid sequence of creature lunging then recoiling.
- p22Woman's hair buns form distinct heart shapes as visual motif.
- p22Sweat drops and motion lines on creature emphasize failed attack surprise.
- p23Large close-up of long-faced man with topknot sweating and shouting in panic.
- p23Alubarna Palace sign visible in ornate frame on upper right.
- p23Royal guards in armor react with open mouths and raised weapons in grand hall.
- p23Princess Vivi shown in profile with serious expression and sweat drop.
- p23Palace interior features arches, pillars, and distant figures.
- p23Guard points toward Vivi while exclaiming recognition.
- p23Vivi maintains composed stance while correcting the guards.
- p23Speech bubbles overlap architectural background elements.
- p24Wide palace hall view with cloaked figure standing among armored guards.
- p24Bandaged man with fierce expression urges action in close-up.
- p24Large palace exterior with multiple domes and towers shown at bottom.
- p24Narration text boxes emphasize kingdom identity and people.
- p24Guards hold weapons while reacting to central cloaked figure.
- p24Bandaged ally shows sweat and determined gaze during speech.
- p24Palace architecture features arches, flags, and symmetrical design.
- p24SFX ゴォオオオオオ and dramatic lines frame the palace shot.
- p24Cloaked figure positioned centrally with back partially turned.
Theories built on chapter 187
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The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination
Strong1 evidence
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY Argues nearby
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom! Argues nearby
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
Plausible7 evidence
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The Man Marked by Flames, Vander Decken
Strong4 evidence
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My Blackbeard theory: The Man of Two Worlds
Strong3 evidence
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CHURCHWARD'S "SACRED SYMBOLS OF MU" REVEALS THE GREAT KINGDOM'S NAME, THE "D" MYSTERY, AND THE END OF ONE PIECE
Near-Certain3 evidence