The Straw Hat Pirates form the core of One Piece, led by the protagonist, Luffy. After starting out on his journey from the East Blue, Luffy eventually went on to recruit various people from different parts of the world, and they, together, form the greatest found family in the series, known as the Straw Hat Pirates. This pirate crew is beloved far and wide, not just in the world of One Piece, but also among the fans. Unsurprisingly, the Straw Hats are the backbone of One Piece and every single member of the crew is just as important as the other.