One thing I think OP has over any of the other long running series is good tastefull humor in large quantities mixed in with great action and good story/adventure.
Oh, did anyone remember what happened to the painter girl in the end after they whacked Mr. 3? They did something to her and she was like "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHhhhhhhhhhhh!!!" hehe. But her scream sounded so weird. I just busted up laughing at that.
Another good one was where it looks like Luffy has succeeded in destroying the candle thing only to make it work faster.
