What episode is "The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" in One Piece?
"The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" is episode 247 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readUsopp believes the Going Merry ship possesses a special spirit that repairs itself out of affection. When conflict arises regarding the ship's fate, the Straw Hats face unexpected visitors, leading to tensions that test their bonds.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersUsopp believes that the person who repaired the Going Merry in Skypeia was really the ship itself, explaining Franky explaining that the ship was inhabited by a spirit who manifests on ships who are dearly cared for and the Going Merry repaired itself so the Straw Hats can reach the next island. When attempting to stop Franky from destroying the Going Merry in an act of mercy for the ship's sake, Usopp admits he knows be cannot bring himself to abandon the ship. The doorbell rings from the sea side and the CP9 agents, after attacked Franky's men prior, enter.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" canon or filler?
"The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" part of?
"The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!" is part of the Enies Lobby Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005