Franky x Robin - page under edition.
My second favourite pairing in the series. Seriously, I find them very compatible together and they have also shown to have a lot of chemistry during the series.
Let's see what I have in store for this couple and why do I even ship them! ^^
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Let's see what I have in store for this couple and why do I even ship them! ^^
http://sparktehfox.tumblr.com/post/140710833235/just-a-thought
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Facts and opinions
This might be a bit negative start, but there is something I need to say, especially to people who don't ship FRobin mainly because of Franky...
"Because Franky is a cyborg"
I don't get why some people use stupid excuses like "I don't ship Franky with anyone because he is a cyborg" when those same people ship the gum-boy Luffy with others. It's true that it all depends on people's mindset and all, but still, I would be grateful if those people rethought it. Ok, they may be fine with Luffy since he looks more like a human being (yeah, it's absolutely normal to stretch...absolutely...), but then, we also have this quarter mermaid girl named Chimney - which means somewhere in the past, her grandmother mermaid was in a love relationship with a human, or? Is it then that strange if some people shipped a human with a cyborg? I don't think so. There have also been a lot of books with these themes after all. Well, you are free to think whatever you want, but please, if you don't want to ship Franky with anyone, use some more solid or serious excuses than just "because he is a cyborg".
"Because Franky looks ugly"
"Because FRobin looks ugly"
There are many uneven couples in the world. But does it bother them when they get along so well and are happy together? Does it bother them that much that the society thinks they look "ugly"?
To conclude...
Look, I understand that everyone can have their own opinions. If you don't like Franky, then that's fine. However, using looks and character traits alone as the reason why you don't ship Franky with anyone is just... not enough of a reason and honestly said, it's just downright stupid.
To conclude 2: need sleep, will finish later
"Because Franky is a cyborg"
I don't get why some people use stupid excuses like "I don't ship Franky with anyone because he is a cyborg" when those same people ship the gum-boy Luffy with others. It's true that it all depends on people's mindset and all, but still, I would be grateful if those people rethought it. Ok, they may be fine with Luffy since he looks more like a human being (yeah, it's absolutely normal to stretch...absolutely...), but then, we also have this quarter mermaid girl named Chimney - which means somewhere in the past, her grandmother mermaid was in a love relationship with a human, or? Is it then that strange if some people shipped a human with a cyborg? I don't think so. There have also been a lot of books with these themes after all. Well, you are free to think whatever you want, but please, if you don't want to ship Franky with anyone, use some more solid or serious excuses than just "because he is a cyborg".
"Because Franky looks ugly"
"Because FRobin looks ugly"
There are many uneven couples in the world. But does it bother them when they get along so well and are happy together? Does it bother them that much that the society thinks they look "ugly"?
To conclude...
Look, I understand that everyone can have their own opinions. If you don't like Franky, then that's fine. However, using looks and character traits alone as the reason why you don't ship Franky with anyone is just... not enough of a reason and honestly said, it's just downright stupid.
To conclude 2: need sleep, will finish later
Characters
Robin is someone who always lived in darkness, disbelief and alone, she is often shown to be very serious and has quite a dark sense of humour (+ says a lot of pessimistic things). She is also the silent and calm type, cunning and very smart. However, as the story progressed, we have gotten to see her less serious side, the more relaxed side of hers after the events in Enies Lobby.
Robin can surprisingly have childish thoughts or imagination and she is often amused by even the smallest things. She finds pretty much everyone in the crew interesting in their own way and has come to trust all of them. Robin often remains her calm attitude, but even she has her limits and has shown to sometimes voice herself in a rather harsh way with a stone face. Maybe it is her way of "overreaction" - instead of yelling and making scared faces, she just says it aloud. There has been a time she had a very scared face though...it happened right in Dressrosa when the Tontattas thought Robin, Usopp and Franky can somehow defeat Doffy on their own.
Franky on the other hand is very cheerful, theatrical and more open, he is also the most honest man one can find. He was the "big brother figure" in Franky Family who everyone depended on, which further shows he is a very capable adult. He is often very easily moved (even by the smallest things) and shows his emotions a lot. However, Franky can be very calm and serious when the time calls for it, he can often be like that even when the situation is extreme or dangerous, too. Despite his childish-like behaviours at times, he is a very mature person and often realizes what goes in the head of other people. He has a deep understanding for many people and has shown to also be very cunning, using some situations as he sees fit. After all, if it wasn't for his bright mind, there is no way he could have modified his body like this. He is admired by younger crewmembers for his robotic stuff a lot, though sometimes tends to show off for them, because he knows it just makes them happy.
As much as the two of them differ, there are still things they have in common - like their high intellect and a somewhat mature understanding other crewmembers still lack. The most important thing though, is the fact their personalities complement each other well and their moments show a lot of potencials for a possible couple in the future.
Robin can surprisingly have childish thoughts or imagination and she is often amused by even the smallest things. She finds pretty much everyone in the crew interesting in their own way and has come to trust all of them. Robin often remains her calm attitude, but even she has her limits and has shown to sometimes voice herself in a rather harsh way with a stone face. Maybe it is her way of "overreaction" - instead of yelling and making scared faces, she just says it aloud. There has been a time she had a very scared face though...it happened right in Dressrosa when the Tontattas thought Robin, Usopp and Franky can somehow defeat Doffy on their own.
Franky on the other hand is very cheerful, theatrical and more open, he is also the most honest man one can find. He was the "big brother figure" in Franky Family who everyone depended on, which further shows he is a very capable adult. He is often very easily moved (even by the smallest things) and shows his emotions a lot. However, Franky can be very calm and serious when the time calls for it, he can often be like that even when the situation is extreme or dangerous, too. Despite his childish-like behaviours at times, he is a very mature person and often realizes what goes in the head of other people. He has a deep understanding for many people and has shown to also be very cunning, using some situations as he sees fit. After all, if it wasn't for his bright mind, there is no way he could have modified his body like this. He is admired by younger crewmembers for his robotic stuff a lot, though sometimes tends to show off for them, because he knows it just makes them happy.
As much as the two of them differ, there are still things they have in common - like their high intellect and a somewhat mature understanding other crewmembers still lack. The most important thing though, is the fact their personalities complement each other well and their moments show a lot of potencials for a possible couple in the future.
About the pairing
These two have been shown to be very compatible and comfortable with each other after their initial moments in Water 7.
Franky helped and saved Robin many times in Enies Lobby despite not being the member of the crew at that time. He of all people could hate her the most - he was told that she is a very devil person who could destroy the whole world and she is also one of the reasons he was being chased by the government. Franky however after meeting her came to know her real self in a very short amount of time and he didn't hesitate to protect her and I should emphasize he had NO reason to do it - he was moved by the fact that a small group of friends didn't hesitate to declare a war against the government just to save a friend. The fact that Robin wanted to sacrifice herself just to save the same friends that were coming for her moved him a lot too. His quote to Robin "Being alive is not a sin" is something that Robin who always feared the fact of being born needed to get and know the most. There is this beautiful presentation about them in the last part, so I won't say anything more than needed.
Franky helped and saved Robin many times in Enies Lobby despite not being the member of the crew at that time. He of all people could hate her the most - he was told that she is a very devil person who could destroy the whole world and she is also one of the reasons he was being chased by the government. Franky however after meeting her came to know her real self in a very short amount of time and he didn't hesitate to protect her and I should emphasize he had NO reason to do it - he was moved by the fact that a small group of friends didn't hesitate to declare a war against the government just to save a friend. The fact that Robin wanted to sacrifice herself just to save the same friends that were coming for her moved him a lot too. His quote to Robin "Being alive is not a sin" is something that Robin who always feared the fact of being born needed to get and know the most. There is this beautiful presentation about them in the last part, so I won't say anything more than needed.
Moments that made me love this pair
Firstly. Franky already knew Robin from his childhood from the wanted posters and was told that she is a fairly dangerous woman and someone evil. When he encountered her, he was really surprised by her nature - it didn't take long for him to realize who she really was - he said she is very kind and she is someone totally different from what he was told. Even if they knew each other for not very long, Franky's speech to Robin in the train is something one can't ignore: Existing isn't a crime! This line is just too perfect for someone like Robin. He even knew Robin was just hurting herself with her actions.
Frankylater decides to help her meet up with the Straw Hats - even when he had NO reason to - he wasn't a pirate by that time, he wasn't even their friend, yet he did it. He even saved her from the attacks and helped her to steady herself after she was released from her handcuffs.
I have also noticed that Robin on the other hand called him Franky and not by some nickname - he was the only person she met only briefly and she already calls by his name.
By the end of Ennies Lobby when the crew tries to convince Franky to join them, Robin at first laughs and then decides to "lend them a hand". She uses her Hana Hana power and ..well, you know what happened. Franky at first cried from the pain, but in the end he started crying so much the crew told Robin to stop. They are shocked to see laughing Robin who isn't using her powers at all. She then tells them how "clever he is, isn't he?". She knew Franky used her as an excuse for his tears and she was really happy to accept him as their new crewmate, wasn't she?
Their relationship even proceeds more in Thriller Bark, where Franky and Robin are shown to be really compatible in combat. When Franky told her he is going to kind of take care of the enemy, she just smiles gently and tells him to not be too rough ^^ I also really loved the part when Robin saved Franky using her 5-second-long move "Wing" and then she steps on his head to climb up ^^
A lot later after they encountered Brook, Franky is seen crying a lot. But Robin doesn't seem to mind it at all and she is even happier to hear his reason why is he crying.
It's also endearing how Robin is very embarassed of Franky's docking and flatly refuses to do it. Never in the manga had she ever felt embarassed, that's why it's even more interesting how Franky could manage to do it ^^
After two years, they meet each other near Thousand Sunny. Franky calls her "our beautiful archaelogist" and Robin after a few moments of silence smiles at him and says how he hasn't changed at all - I think she meant his personality, because his body has changed a LOT ^^ ".
In Punk Hazard, there are few great moments between them: Robin scolds Franky-in-Chopper's-body to not use "that face" again...ever. This is the first time she ever scolded someone this seriously, like scolding father to not do some stupid things to the kid xD I somehow consider Franky x Robin x Chopper another family bond, you see :D it's almost like Franky - the awesome and amazing father the kid (Chopper) admires and Robin is the kind and loving mother the kid doesn't hesitate and leans to ^^
I also mustn't forget a very cute scene that happened - it was when Robin, Franky, Luffy, Law, Smoker and Tashigi were captured. They were all knocked out, but they woke up later except for Franky who is seen sleeping on Robin's lap! Other than Chopper, Franky is by far the only guy who could do that with Robin not complaining about it at all ^^
Frankylater decides to help her meet up with the Straw Hats - even when he had NO reason to - he wasn't a pirate by that time, he wasn't even their friend, yet he did it. He even saved her from the attacks and helped her to steady herself after she was released from her handcuffs.
I have also noticed that Robin on the other hand called him Franky and not by some nickname - he was the only person she met only briefly and she already calls by his name.
By the end of Ennies Lobby when the crew tries to convince Franky to join them, Robin at first laughs and then decides to "lend them a hand". She uses her Hana Hana power and ..well, you know what happened. Franky at first cried from the pain, but in the end he started crying so much the crew told Robin to stop. They are shocked to see laughing Robin who isn't using her powers at all. She then tells them how "clever he is, isn't he?". She knew Franky used her as an excuse for his tears and she was really happy to accept him as their new crewmate, wasn't she?
Their relationship even proceeds more in Thriller Bark, where Franky and Robin are shown to be really compatible in combat. When Franky told her he is going to kind of take care of the enemy, she just smiles gently and tells him to not be too rough ^^ I also really loved the part when Robin saved Franky using her 5-second-long move "Wing" and then she steps on his head to climb up ^^
A lot later after they encountered Brook, Franky is seen crying a lot. But Robin doesn't seem to mind it at all and she is even happier to hear his reason why is he crying.
It's also endearing how Robin is very embarassed of Franky's docking and flatly refuses to do it. Never in the manga had she ever felt embarassed, that's why it's even more interesting how Franky could manage to do it ^^
After two years, they meet each other near Thousand Sunny. Franky calls her "our beautiful archaelogist" and Robin after a few moments of silence smiles at him and says how he hasn't changed at all - I think she meant his personality, because his body has changed a LOT ^^ ".
In Punk Hazard, there are few great moments between them: Robin scolds Franky-in-Chopper's-body to not use "that face" again...ever. This is the first time she ever scolded someone this seriously, like scolding father to not do some stupid things to the kid xD I somehow consider Franky x Robin x Chopper another family bond, you see :D it's almost like Franky - the awesome and amazing father the kid (Chopper) admires and Robin is the kind and loving mother the kid doesn't hesitate and leans to ^^
I also mustn't forget a very cute scene that happened - it was when Robin, Franky, Luffy, Law, Smoker and Tashigi were captured. They were all knocked out, but they woke up later except for Franky who is seen sleeping on Robin's lap! Other than Chopper, Franky is by far the only guy who could do that with Robin not complaining about it at all ^^
Non-canon, yet...
Some non-canon moments of theirs I really loved ^^
Adventure in Nebulandia
-Robin bets on Franky, and not Usopp, although she should be well aware that Usopp has better aim ^^ just shows how much she favours him, I guess.
Semi-canon aka:
Film Z
-Robin showed discomfort about her being only 18 years old, not 30. Maybe she wanted to be agely close to Franky? Haha xD
-The greatest FRobin moment in the entire movie: Only Robin was seen sitting on Franky Shogun's hand, almost like she was the special one who had that place reserved xD others were seen running right before her.
Adventure in Nebulandia
-Robin bets on Franky, and not Usopp, although she should be well aware that Usopp has better aim ^^ just shows how much she favours him, I guess.
Semi-canon aka:
Film Z
-Robin showed discomfort about her being only 18 years old, not 30. Maybe she wanted to be agely close to Franky? Haha xD
-The greatest FRobin moment in the entire movie: Only Robin was seen sitting on Franky Shogun's hand, almost like she was the special one who had that place reserved xD others were seen running right before her.
Hints?
-I don't know how much of a hint this is, because it could have as well been a coincidence, but I like it nonetheless. The thing is that during the time Robin was separated from the crew by Kuma, she ended up being something like a worker, with a number plate on her coat. Her number plate has number 3926 - if you take these numbers separately, 3 (March).9. is Franky's birthday, while 2 (February).6. is Robin's ^^
The picture is from the Volume 56/Chapter 545. Robin's birthday is revealed in SBS Vol 25 and Franky's in SBS Vol 43. The possibility that it is Oda's hint is quite high.
Taken from: http://haruta.co.vu/post/62983409729/found-out-about-this-from-a-chinese-blog
The picture is from the Volume 56/Chapter 545. Robin's birthday is revealed in SBS Vol 25 and Franky's in SBS Vol 43. The possibility that it is Oda's hint is quite high.
Taken from: http://haruta.co.vu/post/62983409729/found-out-about-this-from-a-chinese-blog
-Another interesting hint: Oda agreed on the fact that if the Straw Hats were to have a real-life job, Robin would be a flight attendant and Franky a pilot ^^ a flying ship much?
-In chapter Franky and Robin are the only ones - I repeat - ONLY ONES wearing the same shirt ^^
-In the colorspread Franky wears a t-shirt with words
Just too beautiful and accurate (source: usoapp)
Zodiac compatibility
analysis by imogen lace (or more known as thunder3swords)
Franky:
Date of Birth: 9th March
European star sign: Pieces (imaginative, artistic, compassionate and tolerant)
Element: Water
Chinese Zodiac: Possibly a Rabbit - element: Wood. Matches: Dog, Pig Tiger and Goat.
Strengths: Heart of gold, protective nature, sentimental, ability to design and build ships,
Weaknesses: Robin's hands in his genital region! and his back. (Mizuki's note: perfect description of his weaknesses! XD)
Robin:
Date of Birth: 6th February
European Star Sign: Aquarius (humanist, socially conscious, despise inequality, independent, honest, don't sugar coat things, the sign for frienship)
Element: Air
Chinese Zodiac: possibly year of the tiger - element wood. Matches: pig, dog, horse, rooster.
Strengths: intellegence, factual, ability to decipher ancient texts, ability to keep a secret, good with providing a helping hand
Weaknesses: Sea stone, sea water, the thought of loved ones abandoning her or dying
Likes: Reading, observing and exploring
Dislikes: Buster Call and anyone associated with such an act.
Aquarius and Pisces (Robin and Franky) - Air and Water = Rain.
One is honest with her feelings and the other is sentimental and yet imaginative.
"Aquarius is mysterious and hard to understand. It is a zone of secrets, and one that can mean defeat or loss, especially to Pisces: this combination might make Pisces feel undermined if you’re not prepared to adapt to their unique kind of idealism. You're dealing with an old soul when you’re with a Pisces. Be prepared for an unusual connection.
Aquarius could be one of the signs most likely to teach Pisces their greatest lessons in the way of self-sacrifice. With you, they'll have to go all out to satisfy your needs, and they too will have to change in many new ways if they want to keep up with you.
This combination also hints at many hidden secrets that will eventually be shared between you. You will both feel as if you have to reveal aspects of your past in order to help the other grow. You usually find it hard to share these things, but with Pisces, it will flow very easily.
You may not trust each other at first; this will have more to do with their attitude towards you than with yours to them."
Well this is also true in many respects. Robin is very secretive and hard to understand at times, getting into her heart was difficult for the team, but it was thanks to Franky that they managed to penetrate through the barrier to her heart. Robin should be able to confide in Franky and both can teach each other a lesson. I find this a very mature relationship and one that is subtle an doesn't need exploiting.
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imogen lace: Well that is it for now. I may continue this at another stage. You may not be into star signs, and neither am i really, but when i read up on each on each of theirs I was amazed at how the descriptions caught the characters to a 'T'. For me this is more evidence that these pairings should and could easily become canon!
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Thank you imogen for searching this up ^^ I actually believe in star signs a lot, but well, since these two's star signs were given by fans, I don't take it that seriously XD however, it was a very fun read and it definitely shows these two's characteristics complement well ^^
Franky:
Date of Birth: 9th March
European star sign: Pieces (imaginative, artistic, compassionate and tolerant)
Element: Water
Chinese Zodiac: Possibly a Rabbit - element: Wood. Matches: Dog, Pig Tiger and Goat.
Strengths: Heart of gold, protective nature, sentimental, ability to design and build ships,
Weaknesses: Robin's hands in his genital region! and his back. (Mizuki's note: perfect description of his weaknesses! XD)
Robin:
Date of Birth: 6th February
European Star Sign: Aquarius (humanist, socially conscious, despise inequality, independent, honest, don't sugar coat things, the sign for frienship)
Element: Air
Chinese Zodiac: possibly year of the tiger - element wood. Matches: pig, dog, horse, rooster.
Strengths: intellegence, factual, ability to decipher ancient texts, ability to keep a secret, good with providing a helping hand
Weaknesses: Sea stone, sea water, the thought of loved ones abandoning her or dying
Likes: Reading, observing and exploring
Dislikes: Buster Call and anyone associated with such an act.
Aquarius and Pisces (Robin and Franky) - Air and Water = Rain.
One is honest with her feelings and the other is sentimental and yet imaginative.
"Aquarius is mysterious and hard to understand. It is a zone of secrets, and one that can mean defeat or loss, especially to Pisces: this combination might make Pisces feel undermined if you’re not prepared to adapt to their unique kind of idealism. You're dealing with an old soul when you’re with a Pisces. Be prepared for an unusual connection.
Aquarius could be one of the signs most likely to teach Pisces their greatest lessons in the way of self-sacrifice. With you, they'll have to go all out to satisfy your needs, and they too will have to change in many new ways if they want to keep up with you.
This combination also hints at many hidden secrets that will eventually be shared between you. You will both feel as if you have to reveal aspects of your past in order to help the other grow. You usually find it hard to share these things, but with Pisces, it will flow very easily.
You may not trust each other at first; this will have more to do with their attitude towards you than with yours to them."
Well this is also true in many respects. Robin is very secretive and hard to understand at times, getting into her heart was difficult for the team, but it was thanks to Franky that they managed to penetrate through the barrier to her heart. Robin should be able to confide in Franky and both can teach each other a lesson. I find this a very mature relationship and one that is subtle an doesn't need exploiting.
....
imogen lace: Well that is it for now. I may continue this at another stage. You may not be into star signs, and neither am i really, but when i read up on each on each of theirs I was amazed at how the descriptions caught the characters to a 'T'. For me this is more evidence that these pairings should and could easily become canon!
.....
Thank you imogen for searching this up ^^ I actually believe in star signs a lot, but well, since these two's star signs were given by fans, I don't take it that seriously XD however, it was a very fun read and it definitely shows these two's characteristics complement well ^^
Poll (continuation)
On the previous blog, I asked out of curiosity a question - How many of you guys used to like Zoro x Robin but now like Franky x Robin? (of course IF you like Franky x Robin :P)
I used to like Zoro x Robin, but after Franky's introduction, I like Franky x Robin a lot more.32.5% (13)
I never liked Zoro x Robin; I always liked Franky x Robin only.40% (16)
I like Zoro x Robin more, but I think Franky x Robin would make better pair.27.5% (11)
-> those were the results. Here is the continuation of the poll, with more possibilities added ^^
I used to like Zoro x Robin, but after Franky's introduction, I like Franky x Robin a lot more.32.5% (13)
I never liked Zoro x Robin; I always liked Franky x Robin only.40% (16)
I like Zoro x Robin more, but I think Franky x Robin would make better pair.27.5% (11)
-> those were the results. Here is the continuation of the poll, with more possibilities added ^^
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