The Secret Ingredient to SANJI | The Anatomy of One Piece 

the zoro takes the hit because he feels responsible vs sanji takes the hit because he feel less valuable was such a good observation

It feels so good to hear people talk about sanji as te gem of a character he is instead of getting tricked by his gag .

I think that the reason why Sanji can make plans in stressful situation is because he grew up working as a waiter in a restaurant

I feel so stupid... Crocodile calls Mr.3 and gets SANji? Oda is too good man

You missed the chance to mention when Luffy and Ussop arguing about Merry, when Luffy is going to say something that he will regret it forever, Sanji stop him by kicking him. Prevented Luffy would be greatest mistake.

I remember melon tree's line on how when Sanji called for Robin... It also shows how Robin who was always protected by the crew... finally feels like she's needed by the crew...

"No matter how many times you kick me, you're the one that's hurting"

I love Sanji’s backstory. He grew up being treated like trash because he wasn’t as strong as his genetically modified siblings back on Germa 66. But even after all the abuse he faced he got back and followed his passion for cooking while one day becoming super strong in his own right. That right there is strength, to get back up after being beaten down and staying true to yourself and your calling

The Sanji conquerors haki bit at the end has been discussed a lot... And we have an example in Whitebeard. He didn't have such a grand ambition either..He wanted a family and to protect others..

As soon as you announced this series Sanji was the one I was most looking forward to you covering. Sanji is a character with so much depth that often gets overlooked due to the gags Oda implemented for him. Great video!

Sanji's honest smile is my favorite in the series. When sanji talks about his dream I can feel his joy manifesting.

Sanji has always been my favourite character and strawhat and don't see that ever changing from his truly kind heart, amazing fight moves and choreography, doing stuff for the crew/others besides making bomb ass food and always dripped out with style among other things

Little Garden, Water Seven, Wano act 3. There's been many arcs where Sanji has been absent for multiple chapters and when he shows up he was taking the steps to save the day, or ensuring their safety. In short, if he's not around, he's probably cooking something awesome, and we should let him do that.

Sanji has been taking Ws in egghead all day. Getting work done and like many arcs he usually plays the secret agent which funny enough worked great for his backstory

I love, love, LOVE it when people see Sanji for who he really is instead of focusing on pitting his physical ability against Zoro. Sanji's HEART is what makes him my favorite character in all of One Piece ❤

The secret ingredient is the friends we made along the way

A video essay has never made me cry, this one did. How you talk about Sanji makes me think of myself, how he conquerors his thoughts of being less makes me think about how I did the same too. Being bullied, made fun of, thrown stuff at me, I relate to his character a lot, especially about how he wants to try to make everyone around him happy. I always wondered why Sanji has always been one of my favourites, and you just basically explained it perfectly. Thank you.

"Everyone has things they can and cannot do. I'll do what you can't do, and you do what I can't do" -Black Leg Sanji

My favorite Straw Hat finally gets his video! He is the character that best encapsulates Oda's masterful character writing. And I 120% identify with his love of food, his lack of control over his emotions, his complete lack of self worth, how he will sacrifice everything for that small group of people he loves most...and even his bonk-worthy moments are relatable, if only to me 16 year old self

In the Arlong Park arc after hearing nami's story Sanji comments that no one should have to live through that kind of trauma as a child and that he feels bad for Nami. Knowing what we know now about his childhood and the trauma he suffered this single comment shows his unwillingness to care for himself while showing the utmost care for others.

As a Sanji stan, him asking Robin for help has been one of my favorite moments in the entire series. It felt so right and like such a huge step. It’s crazy to me how so deep into the story, characters still develop and grow.

Whoever is selecting the music to play in the background is killing it, the random injection of Pokemon always ends up being so fitting.

Comparing Zoro and Sanji to a sword and a shield is honestly inspired.

The ending to your video literally sent shivers on my entire body. I loved when he called on Robin to help him. I know a lot of people took issue with it, but it was such great character growth on his part. instead of sacrificing himself, without a second thought, he put value into his own life. The Sanji we met at the beginning of one piece would have never called on anybody let alone a woman to help him in that situation. Because that would be putting them in danger, and he believes his life is worth less than others. The Sanji we see now values his life more, he knows this is a fight He can’t win, and he’s willing to rely on his friends to help him.

I think you missed the point of Sanji calling for help from Robin. He didn't change his principles. He STILL doesn't believe in putting a woman in harms way. He simply believes in Robin so much, that he does not see asking her to fight Black Maria as putting her in harms way.

The Baratie arc is what hooked me into One Piece. Sanji's character is what hooked me.

I was really looking forward to this video, but it feels so short lol. I could listen to a Sanji analysis all day honestly, I just love him. One of my favorite Sanji moments will always be when he called Robin for help, it just reflected how much character growth Sanji has experienced, and I especially love that Robin understood how big a deal that moment was. I also kind of find it hilarious that the whole cake arc did in fact lead to Sanji getting a powerup, not the point of the arc but in hindsight it did what it did lol, now all that's left is for Sanji to accept that part of himself. Or just never notice his eyebrow keeps changing directions and he just happens to be stronger whenever it does lol.

Am I the only one that tears up in all of this videos? So many beautiful moments and Mark's words enhance them even more.

Sanji has a leg up in trauma compared to the rest of the East Blue Crew.

Sanji asking Robin’s help made me so happy. One of my favorite moments for both of them. Robin, treated like a traitor her entire life, now trusted. Sanji valuing himself enough to rely on her. It’s such a lovely scene.

Bro I’m in class stop dropping bangers

Sanji gets oversimplified, Zoro gets overcomplicated.

Sanji is and probably always Will be my favourite character and I'm so happy you gave him the respect he deserves

Great points all around. Except with the conquerors arguement. There are many people who have conquerors but whose goal isn't to conqueror. Whitebeard wanted to build a family, Yamato protect Wano, Katakuri be the shield for his siblings, etc. All those conquerors are built on altruism, so why not Sanji too.

Thanks for talking about Pudding. She was a great character to introduce in that arc as a foil to Sanji. A baker to his chef

For me, shenanigans aside, the best character in One Piece. Flawed and conflicted about himself due to the trauma of his past, but made use of this as a learning experience and gain the wisdom to aid others. This made his character humane and relatable.

Sanji is the MVP of all the others' survival.

Sanji is legit one of my favorite characters in anime, being raised in such a crappy enviorment only to be brought up as an upstanding cook and man (most of the times) is a thing I really love about him, also his policy about no food wasting lmao

Sanji is my favorite character in one piece. He’s strong, but mom than that he’s a cook, a provider, fiercely loyal, smart and strategic, and someone all the crew know they can rely on. I love all the secret shenanigans he gets up to and anytime the story focuses on him cooking I’m all in.

One important key aspect of Thriller Bark scene you missed is that Sanji said "guess you'll need to find another cook". He sees himself as just a cook that happens to be sailing with them that will take no effort to replace.

Sanji would be the most popular strawhat if it wasn't for his alterego, Simpji.

For so long I've been trying to understand why sanji was my favorite character in OP. I've tried to explain it, but it always comes up short and felt like something was missing. This is it. Thanks for bringing to light what makes him an amazingly written character. Definitely subscribing for more of stuff like this.

One thing that most people don't understand is that sanji is willing to sacrifice himself for anyone of his friends People say he only cares about the girls in the crew But actually when he say that it's just a facet We saw him put himself in danger for Usopp more than once and even for Zoro in thriller bark and sabaody In WCI he almost slipped when he said : I don't want to put anyone I mean Nami in danger

If you are a one piece fan and hate Sanji I dont get it

I love how you get to say the correct words.

The words of Robin in that moment, too, bringing her character almost full circle, are wonderful. The validation and trust, to hunt her hunters even. Such picturesque peaks of character writing sharing a moment.

Whole Cake Island REALLY turned the corner for Sanji in my eyes. I initially rolled my eyes and thought that it was a copy of Enies Lobby, but the more I think about it, it really wasn't. I never related to Sanji until the moment Pudding initially betrays him. I relate to the aspect of his character in that moment of wanting to be kind to everyone and getting taken advantage of because I'm being kind. Sometimes, a part of me wishes to close off being kind to everyone in fear of getting hurt, but Sanji of all people really inspired me to stay who I am and not give in. It's a totally different strength in comparison to Zoro, who I love just as much and further reminds me why I can't pick one over the other. And that's for all Strawhats and not just the wings of the pirate king. Now that I'm caught up on Egghead, I can't wait for when we get to the end of the journey. It's gonna be beautiful, to say the least 🥹

As I rewatched Whole Cake Island that much by now (mostly because I love Katakuri's German VA), I still can't get over that fitting backstory Sanji had received. And all of it connects so well despite certain flaws in his own character. Grown over the course of time. Truly started to trust his friends, allies and crewmates after accepting what he truly is. For me, I did thought back then "wow, cool design, must like" but each arc made him more likeable to me. Also I always loved his more strategic approaches instead going in brute force, as you explained in the video. But something I will never forget is his following encounter with Enel on that flying ship 'Maxim'. Sabotaging its mechanical parts from the very inside. Only to ask the self-proclaimed god to light up his cigarette. Sacrifing himself to possibly crash down Maxim, sadly it did not work out. Still, I remember seeing this as a teenager and it gave me not only goosebumps but laughing out loud in the process. Sadly not too many people understand Sanji's true character as nowadays people are only after certain character's power and cool fights, instead of interesting personality, overwhelming strategic talents and a good philosophy to follow after. Thank you so much for this video, the segment with Pudding almost broke me back into tears again. I do want to see them reunite someday during the story, as it would be the perfect Happy End for Mr. Prince.

"Episode of Sanji: why the GOAT is the GOAT" great vid as always Mark, thanks for making great content and giving such care to these IPs and characters!

Haven't watched the video yet, I just wanted to repeat a comment I made somewhere else that I wanted to share for a while. Hope this doesn't get buried and someone gives it a read: People see Sanji's rule of not hitting women as blatant misogyny and something that only keeps compromising the strawhats missions. I know that Sanji is blatant womanizer a lot of the times, but this rule of his doesn't come from his usual sexism. His no hitting women rule is something Zeff hammered in him as a kid. Zeff means everything to Sanji: He's the who saved Sanji's life, gave him his cooking, gave him his foot fighting stlye, and gave him his morals and turned Sanji into everything he is today. If he breaks the rule set in stone by Zeff, he might as well be betraying everything he is. Also seen opinions that he was actively risking the mission to rescue Robin by not attacking Kalifa, and risking the Wano raid by not fighting Black Maria. The thing you don't realize is, Sanji's morals are just THAT strong. He would even compromise the safety of his friends before he breaks his moral code. We've seen this all the way back in Baratie arc. Sanji was willing to feed Don Krieg knowing full well that Krieg will likely attack Zeff. "Always feed anyone who asks for food" is another moral code he follows and he would risk even Zeff's life in order to not break it. This is also why I like Oda's characters, Sanji's personality in Wano is still true to everything he was defined as during the East Blue. I don't remember who said it (probably was Mark himself), but I've heard that if you want your characters to shine, put them in situations that test their morals to the extreme. Sanji was put in situations where he had to break his code or literally die, and he didn't break. He has the strongest morals I've seen of any character. And we've seen that every time this rule of his is brought up, it always works out with Sanji earning someone's respect. In Enies Lobby, he earned respect from Nami. In Wano, Robin respected him for it. It isn't treated as a character flaw to be fixed because the author never treats it as a problem.

It’s crazy seeing how much you understand the story of One Piece, the way you break down each character is insanely impressive. Sanji was my favorite character but I didn’t even realize why, you just told me why😂

How could you say he can't get conquerors when luffy himself said he doesn't want to conquer anything he just wants freedom thats literally what it means to be a pirate king in Luffys perspective. Will power is essentially the core part of getting conquerors It's not a contradiction to his character if he wants to keep people around him safe by becoming stronger for their sake

Sanji is my favorite character, I love him!!

One of my favorite things about these videos is that you don't skimp on post timeskip, their is such amazing writing for the Strawhats there but a lot of people seem to believe "if you're not getting a mega arc centered around you, then you're a forgotten character or not important to the story" and these videos have really demonstrated the growth the Strawhats display, even if they are not the main focus of the arc!

Sanji is, without a doubt, the best anime character ever created. Despite his flaws, which only make him more human, he has a charm and ideology that is unmatched. His kindness is what sets him apart from the rest and it is something that we should all aspire to emulate. Sanji's character is a perfect example of how to be a better person. He is simply the best.

This is one of the best videos about Sanji. You understand him so well and it's truly impressive. He has been my favourite for a while, followed shortly by Robin and Corazon. It's nice to see people finally discovering what Sanji is really about and not simplifying his character to a single gag.

I think that there are different kinds of conquerors and that Sanji May actually be one hiding in plain sight. I think of Katakuri Who doesn't have a crazy ambition but love's his family so much that nothing will get in between him and them. Sanji has that as well as his creed If there is an argument for him being a conqueror it could very well be from that

I was waiting for this one Mark, since Sanji is my favorite character, and you exceeded my expectations beyond what I thought possible. And that rendition of One Day at the end was *chef’s kiss* Thank you❤

Hey Mark wanted to just say I love your content and tanks for the thought provoking and interesting takes you have in anime as a whole

Been loving this series! Thank you keep it up!

Just found your channel not too long and I can’t get enough!! The way you talk about the stories and characters in such detail and to convey every emotion is so amazing and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work king

despite how much i hate the sanji loves women gag, ive always been confused cause sanji is a character i love (despite the gag) but i can never understand why. this video was a great explanation of everything i subconsciously thought

Love these videos. You bring out all the emotion Oda wants people to see.

I love this series. You are turning One piece from my favorite story ever, into my favorite story, that I like slightly more, ever.

You've gotten very good at conveying the emotions these characters evoke in us. Not just in one piece, but in alot of your anime reviews now. Thank you

These are genuinely amazing videos. Your analysis into the themes of the characters is really insightful and the scripting and presentation conveys the emotional attachment us fans have to this crew. Thanks so much for you (and your team's) fantastic work on this series.

Thanks for the video Mark, amazing sum up of Sanji Character Even if it wont do good on youtube i really enjoyed it and hope all the best!

Loved the video! So glad you brought up the Maria encounter. I feel people mostly want to talk about queen since it's in relation to strength but for sanji asking for help was a massive step

Brilliant video mark, probably my favorite One Piece character analyzation so far

I didn’t think I could love Sanji more but then I came across this beautiful and articulate video. Thank you!!

I started to enjoy your analysis on each One Piece character. I already watch 3 of your videos. Great job. I think you describe each charakter really well and you get to the core of their character and their development. So far, Usop video is my favorite.

Of all the Straw Hats, Sanji resonates with me most. I love how fiery and passionate he is, and his passion is matched by his compassion. Behind the fire, there’s such a sweetness to him. By far my favorite Straw Hat. 🥰

Best video of the series so far and best analyzis of Sanji I've seen to this day. Zoro's Morj break down and remarks are more interesting and original than in Mark's Zoro video - which remains still pretty interesting, don't get me wrong - but this video does Sanji full justice like no one else has on RU-vid this far. Very interesting points I couldn't put together in words.

Thanks for the video, man. I love your touch and thoughts about it. Also, the remix from One Day at the end was so enjoyable.

Mark! Hope you had an amazing Easter! God bless You! Love your content 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️✝️✝️✝️

Thank you for this one. I genuinely cried almost the entire video. Most if not all of the straw hats do that for me at one point or another but it’s been some time since I’ve really reflected on what sanji means to me and his journey over the past 20+ years I’ve been following this masterpiece of a story. The one thing I love about Oda is that he knows exactly how to take something that puts your emotional high towards its peak and when to turn that completely on its head dragging you down into the pits of despair. It works the opposite way too but the thing I’m talking about is how Pudding twists what we know of with the “prince” moniker for Sanji and we can’t help but weep for the man, begging for Luffy to break out and help him. But then there’s the next thing that makes this story truly magical and special for me. Luffy isn’t a white knight. He isn’t the man who will step in and solve all your problems for you. No, instead, he forces you, to confront the reality that is holding you back and speaks to how you can help yourself. Sanji refuses to say what’s really on his mind, what he meds to say to help himself? Nope! Luffy flat out denies that bs and backs Sanji into a corner where he needs to accept that what he wants is something he actively chooses to ask for and receive. Something others can give him and something he can offer not by sacrificing his life but to fight using the life he now chooses to live. One piece is the greatest story ever told and it’s not even a hill I’ll die on. It’s just the truth and it is something I truly want everyone in my life who is willing to experience before the end. To cast off into the vast wide open seas on an epic adventure the likes of which only happen once in a lifetime.

Amazing video, I get excited for Sanji's fights more than anyone but I love how at the end of the video, you compared him to Luffy's shield because through the whole series he has always used his heart for others. I even like when they are separated at Saboady and he still fights kuma after Usopp, Zoro and Brook have vanished. Best part about Sanji is that Luffy has known this about him since day once, and even tho he treats him as one of the Straw Hats fighters, Luffy has valued the rest of his character from day one

as a sanji expert, you hit the mark perfectly and I gained a lot of insight aswell. great video, mark

Beautiful analysis. Thank you for helping me to appreciate Sanji even more.

I finally understand why Sanji is my favourite Charakter ! Thank you Mark. I wouldnt have been able to dive so deep to see the reasons he is closest to my heart. He and his development throughout Onepiece, reminds me a lot of myself . Its crazy to think oda can just depict such things in a story naturally. I am baffled and happy to have seen this video. To all whom care for others and tend to be altruistic. Cheers to you!

well said! Sanji is my favorite character too and I love how he change and grow so much in this series. he is so complex and interesting

Wonderful video and great analysis on Sanji's character.

Fantastic analysis as usual brother

I love that when Sanji's backstory was finally revealed... It just fit so well and perfectly explained his character. I had been following the series for YEARS before Cake Island, and I remember how there was speculation that Sanji was a Prince because that's the code name he used in Dresrossa. AND THEN HE WAS! Wow! Was that really planned? That's amazing! But man, his personality is clearly made with the background story already in mind that had been kept a lid on for so many years. And why was Sanji able to empathise more with Usopp than others all the way back at Water 7... because Sanji knows what it feels like to be the weak normal one and not measuring up, he knows that feeling of hopelesslness, but also knows it can be overcome! He was able to exactly know what Usopp felt and thus had the little speech, and now it makes so much sense and it's beautiful. And man... What I love so much about that Cake Island arch... When I first read it I was SO convinced Sanji would HAVE to broke one of his own rules, he would have to break his codes to survive... but he DIDN'T! No matter how hard and tough it got, and it got hard, he never broke his own moral codes and THAT'S why he won, THAT'S how he succeeded, by staying TRUE to this own convictions, and that's also how he made Pudding fall genuinely in love with him, he was always honest, he never changed. And it felt so good... It felt so good... and the relief man I didn't want Sanji to break his own morals, and he did! Thank god.

I love these so much!

There are some things I don't like about Sanji, but all the same, I love him like all the Strawhats.

Sanji ❤ great video, btw! Keep up the awesome work

Sanjis my favorite character and that ending brought real tears to my eyes preciate you Mark another banger video

Why did ur outro to ur video get me emotional. Really good job. Sanji pisses me off but i love him

Man these series of videos are something special

Dammit, Mark, you're making me cry with every single one of these videos.

i am so glad u made those video i love sanji because he’s the most relatable character out of any franchise ive watched from his kindness expectations from birth and his love for food i just think it’s ironic that just like in the one piece world he’s also js as hated in real life to viewers

Love these keep them coming

Great video to watch during lunch. Thanks!

Welcome to cooking with Sanji and now to discuss my secret ingredient

Mark, you hit it out of the park with this one!

This made me tear up. He is a kind character that wishes no harm upon anyone, as someone with lots and lots of redemptions and amends to make, it hits so deep... Trying to live kindly, not harming anything or anyone is a lifestyle I've picked up and it makes me tear up when I see it portrayed it in media or see people living it too... God I loved this video so much, probably my favourite from you so far!

I love Sanji and the best part of the Queen fight for me is when he is asking Luffy in his head, "hey, which version of myself would better serve you? Do you want a useless chef who can't fight women or a cold, heartless killing machine?" and he already knows the answer is that Luffy would rather he be himself, no one else and destroys the Germa suit to solidify his resolve

Leave it to Oda to have such a tragic tale from Sanji hidden all the way until the WC arc. Nice we got small nuggets of his character and parts of his story throughout, but that gut punch story in WC just hit that much harder once you connect it to his actions throughout the series.

Another great video! Will you eventually make one for every Staw Hat? If so I'll be eagerly waiting for Frankies!