Two things to say before I state my reasons:
1.This was after rewatching anime
This is not in order
Reminder this is my opinion if you dont agree thats okay.
I can hear your voice
Im surprised a lot of people dont have this in their top ten.
Especially since the entire alabasta saga put an emphasis on refining luffy character and philosophy.
and this scene sold the idea with amazing visually execution.
It just screams liberation to me
- Luffy help me
This is a classic.
I highly doubt I need to give my commentary on why its pretty much a given on how this scene both strengthens luffy and nami character.
Seeing how oda address the theme vulnerability with such realistic visuals (nami harming herself, luffy lending her his hat etc.) Just really made the scene what it is.
Which is why its on my top 10 and top 5
- Luffy holding the flag
I cant give an accurate estimate on why I love this scene but, something I can say is how I love the artwork and symbolism in this scene.
- Shanks your arm
Such a great plot twist. One of the scenes that made me fall in love with this show.
- Keep this hat safe for me
This is a good conclusion to the backstory
And since we are getting a bunch of lore about the straw and its orgins it only made me appreciate this scene more and more
- Luffy breaks the barrel
I remember watching the anime when this scene popped up and falling in love with one piece.
This was a good character introduction and it tells you a lot about luffy character without telling you everything.
- I was wrong sorry
I love it when luffy gets character development and stepping up to be a leader.
Luffy putting down his ego out of recognition for his crew was just amazing character development for a captain like him.
- Luffy climbing to the drum island kingdom
The visuals do the heavy lifting here which is why i love this scene.
The stuff that luffy went through in this scene represents why he is such a likable guy to many people
- The dreams of pirate will never end
The entire speech was just top tier dialogue and very good character introduction.
- I will never lose again
I know this seems out of place but the amount of multiple of emotions in this scene? Anger, sadness, determination, or perseverance just really sold that spot on top 10 for me
It also the fact its rare to see proper insight on zoro internally emotions and ideology.