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One Piece chapter 443: Thriller Bark — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 443 opens with title page featuring massive explosion.
  • p0Robed figure with staff appears amid wreckage and bodies.
  • p1Brook meets Straw Hats on deck during stormy weather.
  • p1Crew expresses immediate shock at Brook's skeletal appearance.
  • p2Usopp initially rejects Brook as impossible.
  • p2Luffy decides to make Brook a nakama on the spot.
  • p2Brook makes inappropriate request to Nami causing her anger.
  • p3Straw Hats gather in dining room after accepting Brook.
  • p3Brook comments on long time without eating.
  • p3Franky receives praise for ship design.
  • p4Dinner scene occurs aboard a ship with mixed Straw Hat and skeleton crew
  • p4Brook reveals his name after Luffy's question
  • p4Luffy and Brook exchange names during meal
  • p5Brook's Devil Fruit is identified as Yomi Yomi no Mi
  • p5Brook died decades earlier and revived as skeleton
  • p5Brook's crew was annihilated by strong opponents
  • p6Brook's soul wandered the fog for one year before revival
  • p6Brook's body had become only white bones upon return
  • p6Brook retains inability to swim after revival
  • p7Brook cannot see his own reflection without panicking
  • p7Mirror scene confirms Brook appears as a skeleton
  • p7Brook's revival left him as a talking skeleton
  • p8Brook has no shadow visible on the floor.
  • p8The crew is gathered in the ship's dining area.
  • p9Brook's shadow was taken by a man some years ago.
  • p9Luffy and Nami listen to Brook's explanation at the table.
  • p10Brook cannot exist under direct sunlight.
  • p10Brook cannot be seen in mirrors or photographs.
  • p11Brook spent years wandering alone on a fog-covered sea.
  • p11The crew listens silently to Brook's story.
  • p12Luffy directly invites Brook to become his nakama.
  • p12Brook's shadow was previously stolen.
  • p12Brook's body cannot survive sunlight exposure.
  • p12Brook is currently protected by fog in the Devil's Sea.
  • p12Brook refuses to leave with the crew due to his shadow condition.
  • p13Luffy offers to recover Brook's stolen shadow.
  • p13Brook refuses to disclose the identity of the shadow thief.
  • p13Brook warns that the enemy is extremely strong.
  • p13Luffy commits to fighting the unknown enemy regardless of risk.
  • p14Brook offers to perform a song as celebration.
  • p14A small ghost appears floating near the ceiling.
  • p14The ship experiences sudden violent shaking and large waves.
  • p14A ghost enters the interior of the ship causing crew alarm.
  • p15The ship arrives at Thriller Bark, a wandering ghost island.
  • p15A large gate closes behind the ship upon approach.
  • p15The crew had previously retrieved a floating barrel from the sea.
  • p15Brook states the barrel was used to target the ship.
  • p16Brook identifies the island as a wandering landmass from West Blue
  • p16Log Pose does not respond on the wandering island
  • p16Brook's body is light enough to be tossed easily by Sanji
  • p16Brook stands on a high rocky point overlooking the sea
  • p17Brook jumps into the sea despite being a Devil Fruit user
  • p17Brook runs across the surface of the sea
  • p17Luffy shows strong interest in Brook's desire to go to sea
  • p17The distant island contains visible structures and is considered dangerous

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page labels chapter as THRILLER BARK with dramatic presentation.
  • p0Robed figure shows shocked reaction through exclamation and skull symbol in speech bubble.
  • p1Brook introduces himself as DEAD-BONES BROOK with cheerful greeting and apology for trouble caused.
  • p1Straw Hats react with disbelief asking what the hell this guy is.
  • p1Brook responds lightly telling them not to be so harsh.
  • p2Usopp denies reality insisting skeleton cannot talk or wear afro and claims it is a dream.
  • p2Sanji yells that it is a skeleton.
  • p2Luffy accepts Brook declaring him nakama because he is funny.
  • p2Brook politely asks Nami to show her panties.
  • p2Nami angrily tells Brook to stop the perverted request.
  • p2Crew debates whether to let Brook join while heading inside for dinner.
  • p3Franky claims credit for building the ship as SUPER FRANKY.
  • p3Brook praises the incredible ship and wonderful dining room.
  • p3Crew warns Franky not to be too friendly with Brook.
  • p3Brook delivers skull-joke about lacking skin on belly.
  • p3Brook mentions it has been decades since a proper meal.
  • p3Brook jokes about being a gentleman waiting for the meal.
  • p3Sanji speaks on Den Den Mushi while crew discusses Brook.
  • p4Sanji angrily orders crew to wait quietly while finishing food preparation
  • p4Brook and skeletons cheerfully sing about dinner time
  • p4Sanji tells Luffy to drink milk while waiting
  • p4Luffy questions Brook about unknown name Koropok-kuru then reveals his own name
  • p4Brook admits he does not know Luffy's name yet
  • p4Woman offers Nami extra meat in exchange for trade
  • p5Brook confirms his power comes from Yomi Yomi no Mi Devil Fruit
  • p5Brook states the fruit grants revival as a second life
  • p5Brook tells Nami to clean her face after eating
  • p5Brook reveals he died decades ago
  • p5Brook recounts losing his crew to strong enemies
  • p5Brook mentions he was a pirate in the past
  • p6Brook explains thick fog caused him to lose his body
  • p6Brook states his soul returned from the underworld
  • p6Luffy calls Brook as stupid as Zoro
  • p6Brook describes shock at finding only white bones
  • p6Brook notes his soul wandered for a year
  • p6Brook confirms he remains cursed after resurrection
  • p7Brook admits he would scream if seeing himself in a mirror
  • p7Brook states strong dislike of ghosts
  • p7Nami asks if Brook is a ghost since he does not look human
  • p7Brook screams in terror at the mirror reflection
  • p7Luffy yells that the reflection is incredible
  • p7Brook begs to remove the mirror
  • p8Usopp reacts with shock at Brook's appearance and lack of shadow.
  • p8Franky yells at Brook for causing the crew's panic.
  • p8Sanji questions how Brook can remain calm while sipping tea.
  • p8Zoro remains silent with a fixed glare toward Brook.
  • p9Brook begins recounting his long drifting time on the sea.
  • p9Brook states that lacking a shadow differs from being a skeleton.
  • p9Brook reveals a man stole his shadow years ago.
  • p9Nami reacts with surprise to the idea of a stolen shadow.
  • p9Brook explains that a stolen shadow prevents existence in light.
  • p10Brook describes witnessing someone disappear in sunlight.
  • p10Brook states his body would vanish under direct sunlight.
  • p10Sanji comments that Brook's life sounds terrible despite his cheer.
  • p10Brook introduces himself brightly as Dead-Bones Brook.
  • p10Brook reveals all his nakama were annihilated.
  • p10Brook explains he cannot appear in mirrors or photographs.
  • p11Brook expresses joy at finally finding people after years alone.
  • p11Brook describes drifting alone on a rudderless ship in thick fog.
  • p11Brook recalls feeling so lonely he wanted to die.
  • p11Chopper shouts that he has also been extremely lonely.
  • p12Luffy happily accepts Brook's delight at being invited as nakama with grateful reply.
  • p12Brook expresses long life joy and calls Luffy his delight with yohoho laugh.
  • p12Brook explains current protection by Devil's Sea fog and inability to live under sun.
  • p12Brook hesitates and states he should decline the nakama offer despite the invitation.
  • p12Brook reveals his stolen shadow prevents him from leaving the fog and requires waiting for a miracle day.
  • p13Luffy angrily insists on retrieving Brook's shadow and demands the thief's identity.
  • p13Luffy declares they are not strangers and refuses to accept Brook's refusal.
  • p13Brook admits Luffy is a good person but still refuses to reveal the shadow thief.
  • p13Brook declines to name the enemy and laughs while warning the foe is too strong.
  • p13Luffy states he will fight the enemy anyway since they just met and he has decided.
  • p14Brook dramatically begs Luffy to become his nakama and suggests a happy sea song.
  • p14Luffy excitedly proposes singing a song to celebrate their meeting.
  • p14Brook proudly mentions his past role as musician on a pirate ship.
  • p14Luffy and crew react with panic to sudden violent shaking and waves.
  • p14Crew spots a ghost inside the ship and questions the source of vibrations.
  • p15Crew reacts with shock at sudden appearance of an island.
  • p15Brook identifies the location as the wandering Ghost Island Thriller Bark.
  • p15Brook realizes the ship is already under surveillance.
  • p15Brook points out the forward gate has closed behind them.
  • p15Crew confirms they picked up a floating barrel earlier on the sea.
  • p15Brook warns that the barrel was a trap and the ship has been targeted.
  • p16Brook loudly declares his heart's desire fulfilled with signature laughter expressing deep satisfaction
  • p16Brook explains the island originated from West Blue as a wandering land where the Log Pose fails
  • p16Brook calls the meeting a lucky day while addressing the crew with gratitude
  • p16Sanji reacts with shock noting how light Brook's body feels when tossed
  • p16Brook warns against anchoring at the island and urges escape through the rear gate
  • p16Brook thanks the crew for food and company while promising never to forget them
  • p17Luffy yells in panic warning Brook not to jump into the sea as a Devil Fruit user
  • p17Crew member calls for Brook to wait as he leaps from the ship
  • p17Brook shouts that if fated they will meet again on another sea
  • p17Brook laughs while running across the sea surface
  • p17Crew reacts with amazement at Brook running on water
  • p17Luffy excitedly asks if Brook wants to go to sea
  • p17Nami suggests following Brook's advice while noting the island's danger