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One Piece Chapter 487: That Song
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Key facts in chapter 487
- p0Chapter 487 title page features an audition scene for Iceburg's secretary position.
- p1Brook performs as musician for the Rumbar Pirates 50 years ago.
- p2Laboon begins following the Rumbar Pirates ship after hearing their song.
- p3Rumbar Pirates ship comes under attack while Laboon is present.
- p4Rumbar Pirates hold feast on shore near Laboon.
- p4Brook plays piano for Laboon.
- p4Sea monster interrupts the gathering.
- p5Crew discusses inability to protect Laboon.
- p5Brook continues playing piano softly.
- p5Laboon repeatedly surfaces near ship.
- p6Music and singing prohibited around Laboon.
- p6Laboon refuses to listen to crew.
- p6Ship remains near Laboon in open water.
- p7Ship approaches lighthouse at Grand Line entrance during storm.
- p7Crocus appears as lighthouse keeper.
- p7Rumbar Pirates cross Reverse Mountain.
- p8Yorki introduces himself as Calico Yorki known in West Blue.
- p8Crocus allows the damaged crew to stay temporarily.
- p8Laboon appears at the cape during the conversation.
- p9The crew stays three months at the cape.
- p9Brook performs violin for the crew and Laboon.
- p9The pirates plan to return after crossing the Red Line.
- p10The Rumbar Pirates depart the cape after three months.
- p10They promise to return for Laboon after circling the world.
- p10Laboon cries loudly as the ship sails away.
- p11Scene takes place three years later in the Florian Triangle.
- p11The Rumbar Pirates ship is heavily damaged and abandoned.
- p11A single small unidentified figure remains on the wrecked deck.
- p12Brook lies among bones in a coffin-filled ruined hall.
- p12Sudden whirlwinds strike the area after sunny weather.
- p12Brook responds with bone rattling sounds when addressed.
- p13Brook is asked to perform music for the crew.
- p13The ship interior remains heavily damaged during the gathering.
- p13Crew shares drinks and food while urging Brook to play.
- p14Brook reveals his skeleton transformation came from a mirror.
- p14Brook is physically attacked again while outside.
- p14Straw Hats debate whether to forgive a past attacker.
- p15Brook performs violin under the stars causing sentimental reaction.
- p15Yorki's massive wanted poster is displayed to the crew.
- p15Yorki mentions Laboon while looking at the night sky.
- p16Captain Yorki contracted an unknown virus from a jungle landing.
- p16The virus has spread to about ten other crew members.
- p16Yorki collapses back into bed after speaking.
- p17Yorki orders the crew to continue their journey without him on a new ship.
- p17Brook is present during the captain's final address to the crew.
- p18Yorki collapses after giving final orders to the crew.
- p18Brook sings Binks' Sake to send Yorki off as the ship departs.
- p18A lone figure remains on shore watching the ship sail away.
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- p0Chapter title page displays bold text 'Chapter 487:' and '"THAT SONG"' centered at top.
- p0Large rectangular panel shows crowded indoor audition room with garlands and ceiling details.
- p0Sign reads '秘書 AUDITION' above the central group.
- p0Bearded man in striped suit sits playing accordion on wooden bench.
- p0Woman in fishnet stockings and revealing outfit poses with leg raised beside accordion player.
- p0Tall mustached figure holds numbered sign 152 while standing behind the woman.
- p0Young girl with glasses holds sign 153 and stands with arms crossed in foreground.
- p0Background shows multiple applicants holding signs 154, 155, 156 in line.
- p0Bottom caption reads 'THOSE PEOPLE NOW, SHOT 5: "ICEBURG'S SECRETARY AUDITIONS"'.
- p0Decorative garlands and small cloud-like motifs hang across the top of the room.
- p0Man with accordion has striped clothing and intense facial expression.
- p0Composition centers on the audition group with applicants visible on the right side.
- p1Large close-up of Brook with afro, sunglasses, and open mouth shouting energetically.
- p1Brook holds violin and bow raised high in dynamic pose with motion lines.
- p1Flashback panel shows chaotic Rumbar Pirates ship interior with crew members.
- p1Sign in lower right reads 'Rumbar Pirates Musician Swordsman Brook 50 Years Ago, 38 Years Old'.
- p1Multiple speech bubbles with musical notes and lyrics fill the panels.
- p1Crew members shown singing with open mouths and raised arms in crowded ship scene.
- p1SFX 'GUO~!!' appears in flashback panel.
- p1Brook's skeleton form contrasted with younger Brook in flashback.
- p1Panel layout mixes large vertical Brook figure with smaller flashback insets.
- p1Background includes ship interior details like windows and hanging objects.
- p2Large whale Laboon surfaces with open mouth near the ship creating splash effects.
- p2Musical notes accompany whale sounds 'PUOOOOOOOO PUOPUOOOOOPUO ♪'.
- p2Captain Yorki shown with pipe and horned hat reacting with 'HMM?'.
- p2Ship deck panels show multiple crew members looking toward the whale.
- p2Flashback panels depict Laboon following the ship from behind.
- p2Crew members point and react with surprised expressions.
- p2Whale eye visible in close-up with musical response 'PUOOPUOPUOOOPUO ♪'.
- p2Ship sails and rigging visible in ocean background scenes.
- p2Panel shows crew member with anchor symbol on clothing.
- p2Small heart symbol appears in one reaction panel.
- p3Ship sails on open sea with Laboon swimming alongside in background.
- p3Explosion and impact SFX 'パチーン!!' and 'ブォオオオ' mark sudden attack on ship.
- p3Crew members shown panicking with open mouths and raised arms during attack.
- p3Brook rallies the crew with violin in hand during the crisis.
- p3Laboon dives and surfaces near the damaged ship with 'PUOOO~!!'.
- p3Multiple small panels show chaotic deck scenes with smoke and debris.
- p3Crew throws life preservers while others fall overboard.
- p3Brook's afro and sunglasses visible in close-up during rallying call.
- p3Ship takes visible damage with broken railings and scattered objects.
- p3Laboon positioned protectively near the ship in final panels.
- p4Pirates celebrate on tropical shore with raised mugs and cheering poses.
- p4Small ship floats near shore with skull and crossbones flag.
- p4Laboon surfaces beside ship with open mouth and water splashes.
- p4Brook seated at piano with skeletal hands on keys and top hat.
- p4Crewmate with curly hair laughs beside Laboon.
- p4Massive horned sea monster emerges from water with open jaws.
- p4SFX PUOOO and PUOOO placed near Laboon and water.
- p4Treasure chest visible among celebrating crew.
- p4Palm trees and rocky shore in background.
- p4Brook's piano music notes floating in panel.
- p4Crew members in varied poses holding weapons and mugs.
- p4Sea monster panel shows dramatic waves and ship tilt.
- p5Crew gathered on deck and shore with worried postures.
- p5Brook at piano with musical notes and top hat silhouette.
- p5Close-up of stern man with afro and serious expression.
- p5Laboon surfaces multiple times with open mouth and PUO cries.
- p5Ship visible near rocky structures.
- p5Man gestures with arms raised toward Laboon.
- p5SFX PUO and PUO placed around Laboon.
- p5Background figures on deck showing concern.
- p5Piano positioned near doorway in interior panel.
- p5Laboon eye visible in water close-up.
- p6Laboon head with question marks above water surface.
- p6Man with afro gestures while speaking to Laboon.
- p6Ship rocks in waves with visible mast.
- p6Multiple Laboon appearances with PUOOO calls and music notes.
- p6Crew members on deck avoiding eye contact.
- p6Brook stands with group stating prohibition.
- p6SFX L and musical notes near Laboon.
- p6Background ship silhouette in distance.
- p6Man covers face with hand in pained posture.
- p6Laboon eye visible in several panels.
- p6Crew in varied clothing including hat and patterned shirt.
- p7Ship tossed in violent storm with large waves.
- p7Lighthouse visible on rocky cliff marking Grand Line entrance.
- p7Crew on deck in dynamic action poses during storm.
- p7Man with hat shouts encouragement.
- p7Crewmate expresses concern about Laboon absence.
- p7Reverse Mountain cliffs and waterfall shown.
- p7Crocus stands near lighthouse with speech bubble.
- p7Sign text visible about twin capes and pirates graveyard.
- p7SFX for wind and waves filling panels.
- p7Ship sails through turbulent water toward lighthouse.
- p7Background mountains and clouds in storm scene.
- p8Damaged Rumbar Pirates ship docked at Reverse Mountain cape with visible structural damage and tattered sails.
- p8Calico Yorki shown with scar over left eye, wide grin, and confident posture while speaking.
- p8Crocus standing with arms crossed, serious expression, offering terms to the crew.
- p8Multiple Rumbar Pirates crew members with open mouths, sweat drops, and shocked faces reacting to Yorki.
- p8Large whale Laboon surfacing near the ship with open mouth and visible eye.
- p8Lighthouse structure visible in background behind the ship and waves.
- p8Yorki sudden shocked reaction panel with sweat drops and exclamation effects.
- p8Crew members in foreground with varied angry and surprised expressions.
- p8Musical notes and celebratory atmosphere implied by feast dialogue context.
- p8Ship positioned close to rocky cape wall with water splashes.
- p9Laboon swimming alongside the ship with open mouth and musical notes nearby.
- p9Rumbar Pirates crew dancing and celebrating on deck with raised arms.
- p9Brook playing violin energetically with wide open mouth and motion lines.
- p9Yorki standing on deck with relaxed posture addressing Laboon.
- p9Crocus shown with surprised expression during music request scene.
- p9Ship near lighthouse and rocky cliffs with water splashes.
- p9Three months later time skip panel showing ship preparing to depart.
- p9Crew waving from ship railings with determined expressions.
- p9Musical notes and SFX indicating lively pirate song performance.
- p9Laboon responding with bubbles and sounds near the surface.
- p10Yorki standing prominently on ship railing with arms spread and determined expression.
- p10Brook and crew members waving goodbye from the deck.
- p10Laboon in water looking up at the departing ship with open mouth.
- p10Ship sailing away from lighthouse and cape with trailing musical notes.
- p10Crew members shouting with raised fists and excited faces.
- p10Large sound effect panel emphasizing Laboon's cry.
- p10Background waves and clouds during departure scene.
- p10Silhouettes of crew on deck against the sky.
- p10Laboon shown twice with powerful vocal effects.
- p10Ship moving into open sea with visible wake.
- p11Florian Triangle label in ornate frame over stormy seas.
- p11Heavily damaged ship with torn sails, holes in hull, and debris.
- p11Rough waves and dark swirling clouds surrounding the vessel.
- p11Small unidentified figure standing alone on ruined deck.
- p11SFX effects including ギィ, カツ カツ, and ヒュルル... indicating creaking and movement.
- p11Broken railings and scattered wreckage on deck.
- p11Time skip text box stating three years later.
- p11Ship silhouette against turbulent sea with motion lines.
- p11Empty damaged interior spaces visible through holes.
- p11Isolated small figure positioned centrally amid destruction.
- p12Swirling skulls and debris fill chaotic panels around fallen Brook.
- p12Brook lies prone among scattered bones and wreckage with skeletal posture.
- p12Ruined hall lined with multiple upright coffins and spiderwebs.
- p12Brook stands upright in top hat and suit holding cane in doorway.
- p12Large impact lines and swirling wind effects dominate lower panels.
- p12Luffy and crew shown with wide eyes, open mouths, and frantic gestures.
- p12SFX GI~~~~ and KATSU KATSU placed near Brook's skeletal form.
- p12Foreground skulls and broken barrels emphasize destruction motif.
- p12Silhouetted figures react with raised arms amid flying debris.
- p12Composition alternates tight close-ups of faces with wide ruined hall views.
- p13Massive impact lines shake the ruined deck around standing Brook.
- p13Brook stands amid scattered barrels and broken ship parts.
- p13Crew gathers around a long table with food and drinks in damaged interior.
- p13Brook walks forward with violin case visible at his side.
- p13Exaggerated facial expressions on multiple crew members laughing.
- p13SFX and motion lines emphasize shaking ship structure.
- p13Background shows collapsed upper deck and hanging ropes.
- p13Crew members point and gesture wildly toward Brook.
- p13Composition shows wide establishing shot of wrecked ship followed by close crew reactions.
- p14Brook sits on floor clutching head while explaining his skeleton origin.
- p14Brook winces with pain lines and sweat drops around his skull.
- p14Crew reacts with shocked expressions and sweat drops.
- p14Brook struck by flying debris outside with GYAAAA impact.
- p14DODODODODODODODODODODODO SFX trails behind Brook's body.
- p14Crew argues with pointing fingers and open mouths.
- p14Skull close-up stares outward near night sky panel.
- p14Ship deck shown under stars with scattered barrels and ropes.
- p14Composition shifts between interior explanation and exterior attack panels.
- p15Brook plays violin under starry night sky with emotional posture.
- p15Crew reacts with frantic gestures and embarrassed faces to Brook's playing.
- p15Hooded figure stands on mast gazing at stars.
- p15Massive Yorki wanted poster dominates central panel with bold lettering.
- p15Party scene shows raised mugs and cheering poses below deck.
- p15Skull close-up appears beside Brook playing violin.
- p15Night sky filled with stars and faint clouds above ship.
- p15Yorki silhouette on mast with speech bubbles about Laboon.
- p15Composition contrasts intimate violin performance with large bounty reveal.
- p16Captain Yorki staggers pale and unsteady from quarters doorway with open mouth and wide eyes.
- p16Black Jolly Roger skull-and-crossbones flag flutters on mast above deck.
- p16Crew members display shock with sweat drops, open mouths, and pointing gestures on deck.
- p16Ship wheel and rigging visible in close-up panel with motion lines.
- p16Yorki lies feverish in bed with closed eyes and sweat on face inside quarters.
- p16Medical note or paper posted on wall near bed in captain's room.
- p16Crew gathers in corridor outside room with varied worried expressions.
- p16Distant mountain and town silhouette visible in wide sunset panel with ship at dock.
- p16Cough SFX lines near Yorki in bed indicating illness.
- p16Rumbar Pirates flag and ship structure shown in background of farewell scene.
- p17Yorki lies in bed with closed eyes and sweat while speaking with resolve.
- p17Crew stands in stunned silence around bed with downturned heads and quiet posture.
- p17Brook appears in doorway with surprised expression and sweat drop.
- p17Small figure hiccups with SFX near Brook in background room.
- p17Crew members show tears and clenched expressions while listening.
- p17Yorki mentions leaving the Grand Line early and giving the crew a new ship.
- p17Close-up of tearful crew member with headband and open mouth shouting in distress.
- p17Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize emotional tension in group panels.
- p18Fist clenches tightly in foreground with motion lines during emotional speech.
- p18Yorki collapses back into bed with GUH SFX and pained expression.
- p18Crew member with top hat and tears shouts loyalty with fist raised.
- p18Ship sails away from shore at sunset with mountains in background.
- p18Lone figure stands on distant shore watching ship depart.
- p18Brook stands on deck with musical notes and offers to send Yorki off with song.
- p18Ship deck shown with Binks' Sake lyrics and musical notes floating.
- p18Skull figure on ship with humming SFX in final panel.
- p18Crew faces show tears and open mouths in farewell close-ups.
- p18Sunset sea and ship silhouette emphasize separation motif.
Theories built on chapter 487
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THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
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Joyboy is Sora Warrior of The Sea!!
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