One Piece is kicking off the Elbaf arc with the latest chapters of the series, and the legendary island of giants has finally made its appearance after many years. While this is a significant event for fans, it is even more monumental for the Straw Hat Pirates, who have long desired to reach Elbaf.
The manga One Piece is preparing for a makeover for Nico Robin, helping her return to her most beautiful appearance since the time skip.
Robin is about to reunite with someone she hasn’t seen since she was a little girl escaping from Ohara Island. This brings her a whirlwind of complex emotions as she gets closer to Elbaf. The latest chapter of One Piece sees Robin preparing for what lies ahead by giving herself a makeover to regain her former look.
The rest of the Straw Hat crew is still offshore Elbaf and on their way to the island, while Robin has asked Brook to help her with a new haircut for the occasion. Although Brook has never cut a woman’s hair before (and he was quite nervous about it), Robin is extremely pleased with the final result. She absolutely loves this change.
Her new hairstyle dramatically changes Robin’s appearance, with Franky immediately pointing out that it’s a look she hasn’t had in years.
Robin’s new haircut is a return to her old style, reminiscent of the look she had when she first met Saul as a little girl on Ohara. She is excited at the prospect of reuniting with Saul on Elbaf. This could also hint at a major change for Robin in the future.
Robin has not sported this look since the Straw Hats first landed on Sabaody Archipelago nearly 16 years ago. This was when Luffy and the Straw Hat crew were easily defeated and scattered across the seas by Kuma’s powers. Luffy then decided that for the crew to truly be ready for what lies ahead in the New World, they needed to train for the next two years, each in their own way, to become stronger for their eventual reunion.
Every character debuted a new look, and now Robin is back to her previous appearance. Robin’s original look is often considered more appreciated than her appearance after the two-year time skip, making this a significant issue.
It is hoped that this change will help Robin fill some of the emotional gaps she has experienced since the events on Ohara, and marks a step towards revealing a much larger role for her moving forward.
Since Robin has been revealed as one of the most important characters in the entire series regarding the One Piece treasure, she is about to receive much more focus.
Of course, Robin’s new look has received widespread acclaim from fans. Many commenters have noted that she looks stunning with this hairstyle. A plethora of fan art has also emerged, showcasing fans’ appreciation for her new hairstyle.
