Several factors contribute to their underappreciation. The overwhelming scope of One Piece, with over 1000 chapters and episodes, means side stories can blur. Characters introduced in early sagas, like Wyper from Skypiea, fade from collective memory despite driving entire arcs with their fierce anti-colonial resistance. Wyper’s use of Reject Dials, knowing each attack halved his lifespan, displayed a terrifying resolve that matched any Straw Hat’s.