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{{Char Box
  
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| jname = メリー
  
| jname = メリー
 
| rname = ''Merī''
  
| rname = ''Merī''
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| first = [[Chapter 24]]; [[Episode 11]]
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| first = [[Chapter 24]]; [[Episode 11]]{{Qref|name=debut|chap=24|ep=11|Merry alerts Klahadore that some strangers entered the estate while the guards were out for lunch.}}
 
| affiliation = [[Kaya]]
  
| affiliation = [[Kaya]]
 
| occupation = Butler
  
| occupation = Butler
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| birth = January 22nd{{qref|name=sbs|sbs=86}}{{qref|name=birthday|data=vivre card|Merry's birthday is revealed.}}
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| origin = [[East Blue]] ([[Syrup Village]]){{Qref|name=vivre card|data=vivre card|excard=0065|Information about Merry is revealed.}}
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| birth = January 22nd{{Qref|sbs=86|page=152}}{{Qref|name=vivre card}}
 
| residence = [[Syrup Village]]
  
| residence = [[Syrup Village]]
 
| jva = Jin Domon
  
| jva = Jin Domon
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| Odex eva = [[Wikipedia:Chuck Powers|Chuck Powers]]
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| Odex eva = Chuck Powers
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| 4kids eva = [[Wikipedia:Ted Lewis (voice actor)|Ted Lewis]]
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| 4kids eva = [[wikipedia:Ted Lewis (voice actor)|Ted Lewis]]
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| Funi eva = [[Wikipedia:Jerry Jewell|Jerry Jewell]]
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| Funi eva = [[wikipedia:Jerry Jewell|Jerry Jewell]]
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| liveaction = Brett Williams
 
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{{For|the ship|Going Merry}}
  
{{For|the ship|Going Merry}}
   
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'''Merry''' is [[Kaya|Kaya's]] loyal servant and was the one who designed the [[Going Merry]].
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'''Merry''' is [[Kaya]]'s butler, and the original designer of the [[Going Merry]].
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He is an ally of the [[Straw Hat Pirates]] during the [[Syrup Village Arc]].
   
 
==Appearance==
  
==Appearance==
 
Merry is a tall, formally dressed butler whose most distinguishing feature is his lamb-themed appearance. His hair is curly like a lamb's fleece and has two lamb horns sticking out of it; these have been seen shorter 20 years before the start of the series. His lips also resemble those of a lamb's. Even his collar has a fleece around it.
  
Merry is a tall, formally dressed butler whose most distinguishing feature is his lamb-themed appearance. His hair is curly like a lamb's fleece and has two lamb horns sticking out of it; these have been seen shorter 20 years before the start of the series. His lips also resemble those of a lamb's. Even his collar has a fleece around it.
   
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After the timeskip, Merry has grown his hair out somewhat longer and has also grown a light mustache and goatee. His horns are also bigger.{{Qref|name=2years|cover=623|Merry fends off suitors as Kaya studies.}}
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After the timeskip, Merry has grown his hair out somewhat longer and has also grown a light mustache and goatee. His horns are also bigger.{{Qref|name=c623|cover=623|Merry fends off suitors as Kaya studies.}}
   
 
===Gallery===
  
===Gallery===
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{{Gallery|height=130|width=100|position=center|captionalign=center
 
|Merry Young.png|Merry from 22 years ago.
  
|Merry Young.png|Merry from 22 years ago.
 
|Merry Boss Luffy Historical Special.png|Merry in "[[Boss Luffy Historical Special]]".
  
|Merry Boss Luffy Historical Special.png|Merry in "[[Boss Luffy Historical Special]]".
 
|Merry Anime Concept Art.png|Merry's concept art from the anime.
  
|Merry Anime Concept Art.png|Merry's concept art from the anime.
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|Merry Live Action.png|Merry in the [[One Piece (Live-Action Series)|live action series.]]
 
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==Personality==
  
==Personality==
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Merry is a dutiful butler who sees his mistress' well-being the top priority. It was for this reason that he previously saw Usopp as an untrustworthy and negative influence on Kaya, and even threatened him with a gun while declaring him a criminal. Merry is also friendly and loyal with his fellow colleagues whom he trusts, as he was cordial and jovial with Klahadore when regarding Usopp's claim about former being a pirate as ridiculous, while happy with tears when Klahadore found the present that Kaya had prepared for him, considering their mistress' thoughtful and perceptiveness.
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Merry is a dutiful butler who sees his mistress' well-being the top priority. It was for this reason that he previously saw Usopp as an untrustworthy and negative influence on Kaya, and even threatened him with a gun while declaring him a criminal. Merry is also friendly and loyal with his fellow colleagues whom he trusts, as he was cordial and jovial with Klahadore when regarding Usopp's claim about former being a pirate as ridiculous, while happy with tears when Klahadore found the present that Kaya had prepared for him, considering their mistress' thoughtfulness and perceptiveness.
   
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However, when Klahadore revealed his true colors as the pirate Kuro, Merry realized his mistake and affirmed his loyalty to Kaya by screaming for her to run for her life. He was logical to understand that the household was not the only ones in danger, thinking the well-being of the entire village, and that it would be better to just give Kuro the entire estate and fortune as a negotiation standpoint for sparing their lives (unaware that Kuro required Kaya's death to ensure a smooth transition into a life of peaceful luxury).
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However, when Klahadore revealed his true colors as the pirate Kuro, Merry realized his mistake and affirmed his loyalty to Kaya by screaming for her to run for her life. He was logical to understand that the household was not the only ones in danger, thinking of the well-being of the entire village, and that it would be better to just give Kuro the entire estate and fortune as a negotiation standpoint for sparing their lives (unaware that Kuro required Kaya's death to ensure a smooth transition into a life of peaceful luxury).
   
 
==Relationships==
  
==Relationships==
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===Usopp===
  
===Usopp===
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At first, he is very antagonistic towards [[Usopp]], who would constantly jump over the fence and hedges of Kaya's mansion and tell her eccentric stories as Merry felt that Usopp's lies would somehow corrupt [[Kaya]]. When Usopp felt he had no time to explain Klahadore's betrayal to Kaya and tried to force her to leave the village, Merry immediately came to her defense and fired a gun at Usopp, wounding him in the left arm without killing him. Merry knew the tragic story behind Usopp's chronic lying - it is the only thing that helps him cope with the death of his mother, whom he tried to save from her sickness by lying that his father, [[Yasopp]], had returned to be with his family. He does, however, change his view of Usopp after being attacked by Kuro, when he tells Kaya that Usopp had been telling the truth.
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At first, he is very antagonistic towards [[Usopp]], who would constantly jump over the fence and hedges of Kaya's mansion and tell her eccentric stories as Merry felt that Usopp's lies would somehow corrupt [[Kaya]]. When Usopp felt he had no time to explain Klahadore's betrayal to Kaya and tried to force her to leave the village, Merry immediately came to her defense and fired a gun at Usopp, wounding him in the left arm without killing him. Merry knew the tragic story behind Usopp's chronic lying - it is the only thing that helped him cope with the death of his mother, whom he tried to save from her sickness by lying that his father, [[Yasopp]], had returned to be with his family. He does, however, change his view of Usopp after being attacked by Kuro, when he tells Kaya that Usopp had been telling the truth.
   
 
Usopp, in particular, holds a strong attachment to the ship that Merry designed for the crew, to the point where it once blinded him from the inescapable fact of being irreparable, and he nearly severed his bond with the crew over that.
  
Usopp, in particular, holds a strong attachment to the ship that Merry designed for the crew, to the point where it once blinded him from the inescapable fact of being irreparable, and he nearly severed his bond with the crew over that.
   
 
===Kuro/Klahadore===
  
===Kuro/Klahadore===
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[[File:Kuro Destroys_Kaya's_Present.png|thumb|Merry shocked when Kuro reveals his true colors.]]
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[[File:Kuro Destroys Kaya's Present.png|thumb|Merry shocked when Kuro reveals his true colors.]]
   
 
At first, Merry trusted his fellow butler [[Kuro|Klahadore]], as they both see their mistress' well-being as the most important factor. They had a friendly relationship during the three years of serving their mistress together. They also both saw Usopp as an untrustworthy liar who only loves to cause trouble, and as such, Merry refused to believe Usopp's claim that Klahadore was a pirate attempting to steal Kaya's fortune, and even laughed it off as something ridiculous when discussing it with Klahadore. However, when his colleague revealed his true colors, Merry's trust and liking instantly turned to fear and hate.
  
At first, Merry trusted his fellow butler [[Kuro|Klahadore]], as they both see their mistress' well-being as the most important factor. They had a friendly relationship during the three years of serving their mistress together. They also both saw Usopp as an untrustworthy liar who only loves to cause trouble, and as such, Merry refused to believe Usopp's claim that Klahadore was a pirate attempting to steal Kaya's fortune, and even laughed it off as something ridiculous when discussing it with Klahadore. However, when his colleague revealed his true colors, Merry's trust and liking instantly turned to fear and hate.
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==Abilities and Powers==
  
==Abilities and Powers==
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Though not known to have any combat skill, Merry was durable enough to survive a direct attack from Kuro's [[Cat Claws]]. He also possesses some skill as a [[shipwright]], given his designing of the [[Going Merry]].
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Merry, as a servant of [[Kaya]], is capable of doing what his occupation requires of him. He also has some sense of how to design a ship. His ship designing skills, however, are only limited to luxury ships made solely for transport of the rich and how they look. In defense, he wielded a [[flintlock]] to shoot Usopp, and managed to graze his arm, as well as being durable enough to survive Kuro's claws.
  
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===Weapons===
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He is known to carry a [[Firearms#Pistols|pistol]] in defense, and be able to shoot with some accuracy.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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===Past===
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In his youth, roughly two years after the execution of [[Gol D. Roger|Gold Roger]] (contemporaneous with [[Shiki]]'s escape from [[Impel Down]]), Merry began designing a prototypical [[Going Merry]].{{Qref|chap=0|page=20|ep=0}} Eventually, he completed it as a luxury vessel for [[Kaya]].
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===East Blue Saga===
  
===East Blue Saga===
 
====Syrup Village Arc====
  
====Syrup Village Arc====
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When the [[Straw Hat Pirates]] arrived at Syrup Village and—on Usopp's advice—began approaching Kaya for a proper [[pirate]] [[ship]], Merry alerted Kaya's most trusted servant [[Kuro|Klahadore]].{{Qref|name=debut}} Later in the day, thinking matters settled, he collected a pair of eyeglasses Kaya had custom-ordered for Klahadore—a gift to mark his third anniversary at the estate.
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One day while serving his duties, Merry noticed some trespassers come into the mansion while the guards who guarded the front gate went for lunch. Seeing this, Merry alerted [[Kuro|Klahadore]], another servant of Kaya's whom she confided in after the death of her parents.{{Qref|name=Alert|chap=24|ep=11|Merry alerts Klahadore that some intruders came into the mansion while the guards were out for lunch.}} As Merry continued on with his duties that day, he received the special glasses that Kaya ordered from the next town and presented them to his mistress. These glasses were to be given as a present to Klahadore for his third anniversary of him working under Kaya and her family. This, Merry agreed, would be a wonderful present.{{Qref|chap=27}}
  
   
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Around this time, Usopp accidentally learned that "Klahadore" was actually the notorious [[Pirate Captain|Captain]] [[Kuro]] under masquerade—ready to pursue a massacre of Syrup Village and usurp Kaya's inheritance. His ensuing warnings were, predictably, rejected by the village, with even Kaya thinking he was only lying out of spite; when the desperate Usopp tried to evacuate her by force, Merry deemed him a kidnapper, and drove him away with a pistol. Only at Kaya's pleading did Merry refrain from further shooting, instead directing a mob of villagers to chase Usopp off the estate.{{Qref|chap=27|ep=11|Merry fires on Usopp, grazing his arm.}}
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Though Merry had happily given Kaya the present that she planned to give Klahadore, he soon found her later in a dire situation. Usopp had suddenly came to her window and started babbling that Klahadore was actually a pirate named Kuro who wanted to steal her wealth. Believing that this was one of Usopp's lies in an attempt to kidnap Kaya, Merry vigilantly protected Kaya from Usopp and in the process shot Usopp in the arm. As Merry directed some of the other people of the town who were chasing after Usopp, he was left with Kaya who had collapsed from the situation.{{Qref|name=Shoot|chap=27|ep=11|Merry shoots Usopp in the arm.}}
  
   
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[[File:Kuro Slashes Merry.png|thumb|210px|left|Kuro slashes Merry.]]
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[[File:Kuro Slashes Merry.png|thumb|left|210px|Kuro slashes Merry.]]
   
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That night, after comforting Kaya and putting her to bed, Merry related these events to "Klahadore", who—excited by the [[Moon|crescent moon]] and the impending invasion from his [[Black Cat Pirates|former crew]]—casually confirmed Usopp's words and destroyed Kaya's gift. As the stunned Merry tried to scream a warning, Kuro donned his [[Cat Claws]] and attacked, leaving the defenseless man to die in a pool of his own blood.{{Qref|chap=28|ep=12|Kuro strikes down Merry before he can alert Kaya.}}
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That night, when Merry met with Klahadore again after Klahadore's trip out of town, Merry informed his fellow servant of the events that transpired after Klahadore left. As Merry explained to his fellow servant what happened, Klahadore found Kaya's gift for him. Merry, seeing what Klahadore found, explained to him what it was. Suddenly without warning, Merry saw Klahadore break Kaya's gift. "Klahadore" then reveals his true colors as "Kuro", and under the crescent moon, he was overcome by a lust for blood, throwing Merry into confusion and terror. When Kuro unsheathed his [[Cat Claws]] to satisfy his uncontrollable killing intent, Merry's question for his colleague's weird behavior was answered; he instantly realized that Usopp was telling was the truth. The faithful butler immediately screamed for his mistress to run, but his voice failed to reach her before Kuro slashed him down, leaving him on the floor in a pool of his own blood.{{Qref|name=Slash|chap=28|ep=12|Kuro strikes down Merry before he could alert Kaya.}}
  
   
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Miraculously, Merry survived well into the next day, when a horrified Kaya found him. Despite his wounds, Merry managed to explain the situation to her, reluctantly concluding that the village's only hope was for her to freely surrender her inheritance to Kuro. Kaya immediately agreed, and though she ultimately failed to appease Kuro, her presence distracted the Black Cat Pirates enough for the Straw Hats—and the [[Usopp Pirates]]—to completely defeat them and save the village.{{Qref|chap=31|ep=13|Merry is found by Kaya and asks her to stop Kuro.}}
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[[File:Going Merry Original.png|thumb|210px|Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats.]]
  
   
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After Kuro and his men were driven off, Kaya returned to Merry, and mended his wounds while relating everything. As she finished, she made two requests on Usopp's behalf: that the village's near-invasion (especially Usopp's role in stopping it) be kept secret, and that the Straw Hats be given the Going Merry. Relieved at his mistress' safety, and astonished by Usopp's selflessness, Merry readily agreed.{{Qref|chap=40|ep=17|Merry is treated by Kaya and was asked several things by his mistress.}}
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Though he was left wounded that night, Merry was fortunate enough to survive and found by his mistress. Upon being found, Merry told her what happened and asked her to try and stop Kuro from continuing with his scheme. After telling his mistress, Merry was left in the mansion while the events involving Kuro, Kuro's crew, and the Straw Hats took place.{{Qref|name=Survive|chap=31|ep=13|Merry is found by Kaya and asks her to stop Kuro.}} After the entire ordeal took place, Merry's mistress came back and treated his wounds. As he learned from her what had happened while being treated, Merry was asked by his mistress to keep all that had happened a secret from the villagers. He was told that this was a request from Usopp who wanted it to be this way. As Merry agreed to this request, he was then asked by Kaya to give a ship to the Straw Hats as a reward for their help in the whole matter.{{Qref|name=Request|chap=40|ep=17|Merry is treated by Kaya and was asked several things by his mistress.}}
  
   
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[[File:Going Merry's Original Appearance.png|thumb|210px|Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats.]]
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Agreeing to Kaya's request, Merry prepared the Going Merry for the Straw Hats. Upon presenting the ship, Merry explained the basics of the ship and how to maneuver it. After a joyful scene wherein Usopp joined up with the pirates, Merry noticed his mistress actually wanted Usopp to stay as they watched the Going Merry sail away. Seeing this, Merry confided within her a part of Usopp's past and the reason why he lies so much. After revealing Usopp's story to her, Merry asked Kaya to become stronger to repay Usopp for everything he had done for her. With that, Merry's mistress agreed and told him that she would become a doctor.{{Qref|name=Going|chap=41|ep=17|Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats and reveals Usopp's past to Kaya.}}
  
   
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Once Merry had stocked and prepared the ship for launch (and explained its workings to [[Nami]]), the overjoyed Straw Hats quickly boarded it, stopping only to accept Usopp as their newest crewmate. As the quartet sailed away, Merry noted that Kaya was actually heartbroken by Usopp's leaving; gently, he shared what he knew of Usopp's past and dreams of piracy, and urged her to draw strength from a dream of her own. Heartened, Kaya resolved to become a [[doctor]] for the village.{{Qref|chap=41|ep=17|Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats and reveals Usopp's past to Kaya.}}
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====Loguetown Arc====
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Some time after the fall of [[Arlong Park]], Merry rushed a copy of [[Monkey D. Luffy|Luffy]]'s first wanted poster to Kaya. To his bemusement, Kaya noticed only the poster's accidental photographing of Usopp.{{Qref|ep=45}}
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{{Non-Canon|end}}
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===Fish-Man Island Saga===
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====From the Decks of the World====
 
[[File:Merry protecting Kaya.png|thumb|left|Merry protecting Kaya.]]
  
[[File:Merry protecting Kaya.png|thumb|left|Merry protecting Kaya.]]
   
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By the time of the Straw Hats' [[Sabaody Archipelago|Sabaody]] reunion, roughly two years after their original landing at Syrup Village, Kaya had grown into a popular debutante pursued by countless young men—whom Merry would tirelessly protect her from.{{Qref|name=c623}}{{-}}
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Merry was seen protecting Kaya from a group of suitors as she continued her medical studies.{{Qref|name=2years|cover=623|Merry fends off suitors as Kaya studies.}}{{-}}
  
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{{Non-Canon}}
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===One Piece Film: Red===
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Merry and Kaya listened to [[Uta|Uta's]] childhood song "[[Where the Wind Blows]]".{{Qref|movie=red|Credits.}}
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{{Non-Canon|end}}
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==Translation and Dub Issues==
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His sheep-like appearance is a pun on his occupation, as the Japanese term for {{Nihongo|[[wiktionary:執事#Japanese|butler]]|執事|Shitsuji}} sounds nearly identical to the term for {{Nihongo|[[wiktionary:羊#Japanese|sheep]]|羊|Hitsuji}}.
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Per standard policies, the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids-dubbed anime]] edits his [[Firearms#Pistols|pistol]] to seem more toy-like, and removes the scenes where he actually fires at [[Usopp]].
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==Live-Action and Manga Differences==
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Merry is the initial owner of Kaya's parents' shipyard and the lawyer of the estate, instead of Kaya's butler. The Going Merry is given its name by Luffy to honor Merry's memory.
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In the manga, Merry was slashed by Kuro after he broke the gift from Kaya. However, in the live-action series, he went into a wine cellar to see Kaya, only for Kuro to show up. He attempted to talk to Kuro about transferring the shipyard owner ship, something he needed to discuss with Kaya instead. Kuro stabbed him from behind with his claw blade.
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In the manga, Merry survives Kuro's attack, but in the live-action series, he is killed, with Sham and Buchi tossing his corpse down a well.
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Instead of Kaya finding Merry in the mansion, Zoro and Usopp find his body in the well, which is the last that Merry is seen.
   
 
==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
 
===Video Games===
  
===Video Games===
 
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*[[One Piece Treasure Cruise]]
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*''[[One Piece Treasure Cruise]]''
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*''[[One Piece Bon! Bon! Journey!!]]''
   
 
====Non-Playable Appearances====
  
====Non-Playable Appearances====
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*[[One Piece: Become the Pirate King!]]
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*''[[One Piece: Become the Pirate King!]]''
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*[[Birth of Luffy's Dream Pirate Crew!]]
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*''[[Birth of Luffy's Dream Pirate Crew!]]''
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*[[Aim! The King of Berry]]
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*''[[Aim! The King of Belly]]''
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*[[Dragon Dream!]]
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*''[[One Piece: Dragon Dream!]]''
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*[[One Piece (Game Boy Advance)]]
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*''[[One Piece (Game Boy Advance)|One Piece]]''
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*''[[One Piece: Pirates Carnival]]''
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
[[File:Merry's Personal Jolly Roger.png|thumb|120px|Merry's personal Jolly Roger.]]
  
[[File:Merry's Personal Jolly Roger.png|thumb|120px|Merry's personal Jolly Roger.]]
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*Merry is the first of three civilians that have a personal [[Jolly Roger]], the others being [[Sabo]] (as a child) and [[Riku Doldo III]].
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*Merry is the first civilian character depicted with a personal [[Jolly Roger]]: a caricature of his own face, underlaid by the word "GO!"
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**The Jolly Roger was on the original flag of his masterpiece, the [[Going Merry]], until it was replaced with the [[Straw Hat Pirates|Straw Hats']] by [[Usopp]].
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**This was the original flag attached to the [[Going Merry]], until [[Usopp]] replaced it with the [[Straw Hat Pirates|Straw Hats]]'.{{-}}
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**The Jolly Roger is a depiction of Merry's face with the word "GO!" beneath it.{{-}}
  
   
 
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*[[Wikipedia:Domestic sheep|Domestic sheep]] – Wikipedia article on the animal Merry is themed after.
  
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*[[Wikipedia:Mary Had a Little Lamb|Mary Had a Little Lamb]] – Wikipedia article about the nursery rhyme Merry's appearance and name reference to.
  
   
 
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 24 March 2024

For the ship, see Going Merry.

Merry is Kaya's butler, and the original designer of the Going Merry.

He is an ally of the Straw Hat Pirates during the Syrup Village Arc.

Appearance

Merry is a tall, formally dressed butler whose most distinguishing feature is his lamb-themed appearance. His hair is curly like a lamb's fleece and has two lamb horns sticking out of it; these have been seen shorter 20 years before the start of the series. His lips also resemble those of a lamb's. Even his collar has a fleece around it.

After the timeskip, Merry has grown his hair out somewhat longer and has also grown a light mustache and goatee. His horns are also bigger.[4]

Gallery

Merry Young
Merry from 22 years ago.
Merry Boss Luffy Historical Special
Merry Anime Concept Art
Merry's concept art from the anime.
Merry Live Action
Merry in the live action series.

Personality

Merry is a dutiful butler who sees his mistress' well-being the top priority. It was for this reason that he previously saw Usopp as an untrustworthy and negative influence on Kaya, and even threatened him with a gun while declaring him a criminal. Merry is also friendly and loyal with his fellow colleagues whom he trusts, as he was cordial and jovial with Klahadore when regarding Usopp's claim about former being a pirate as ridiculous, while happy with tears when Klahadore found the present that Kaya had prepared for him, considering their mistress' thoughtfulness and perceptiveness.

However, when Klahadore revealed his true colors as the pirate Kuro, Merry realized his mistake and affirmed his loyalty to Kaya by screaming for her to run for her life. He was logical to understand that the household was not the only ones in danger, thinking of the well-being of the entire village, and that it would be better to just give Kuro the entire estate and fortune as a negotiation standpoint for sparing their lives (unaware that Kuro required Kaya's death to ensure a smooth transition into a life of peaceful luxury).

Relationships

Kaya

Merry is a very dutiful and empathetic servant to his mistress, willing to fight and even die for her. He was logical enough to persuade her to just hand over her fortune and estate to Klahadore in order to preserve their lives.

Usopp

At first, he is very antagonistic towards Usopp, who would constantly jump over the fence and hedges of Kaya's mansion and tell her eccentric stories as Merry felt that Usopp's lies would somehow corrupt Kaya. When Usopp felt he had no time to explain Klahadore's betrayal to Kaya and tried to force her to leave the village, Merry immediately came to her defense and fired a gun at Usopp, wounding him in the left arm without killing him. Merry knew the tragic story behind Usopp's chronic lying - it is the only thing that helped him cope with the death of his mother, whom he tried to save from her sickness by lying that his father, Yasopp, had returned to be with his family. He does, however, change his view of Usopp after being attacked by Kuro, when he tells Kaya that Usopp had been telling the truth.

Usopp, in particular, holds a strong attachment to the ship that Merry designed for the crew, to the point where it once blinded him from the inescapable fact of being irreparable, and he nearly severed his bond with the crew over that.

Kuro/Klahadore

Kuro Destroys Kaya's Present

Merry shocked when Kuro reveals his true colors.

At first, Merry trusted his fellow butler Klahadore, as they both see their mistress' well-being as the most important factor. They had a friendly relationship during the three years of serving their mistress together. They also both saw Usopp as an untrustworthy liar who only loves to cause trouble, and as such, Merry refused to believe Usopp's claim that Klahadore was a pirate attempting to steal Kaya's fortune, and even laughed it off as something ridiculous when discussing it with Klahadore. However, when his colleague revealed his true colors, Merry's trust and liking instantly turned to fear and hate.

Kuro, in turn, showed no genuine sympathy for Merry from the beginning, and even attempted to murder him for no necessary reason, but instead for the sheer pleasure under the crescent moon. If anything, Kuro was rather disappointed that Merry managed to cling onto his life despite that attack.

Abilities and Powers

Though not known to have any combat skill, Merry was durable enough to survive a direct attack from Kuro's Cat Claws. He also possesses some skill as a shipwright, given his designing of the Going Merry.

Weapons

He is known to carry a pistol in defense, and be able to shoot with some accuracy.

History

Past

In his youth, roughly two years after the execution of Gold Roger (contemporaneous with Shiki's escape from Impel Down), Merry began designing a prototypical Going Merry.[5] Eventually, he completed it as a luxury vessel for Kaya.

East Blue Saga

Syrup Village Arc

When the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Syrup Village and—on Usopp's advice—began approaching Kaya for a proper pirate ship, Merry alerted Kaya's most trusted servant Klahadore.[1] Later in the day, thinking matters settled, he collected a pair of eyeglasses Kaya had custom-ordered for Klahadore—a gift to mark his third anniversary at the estate.

Around this time, Usopp accidentally learned that "Klahadore" was actually the notorious Captain Kuro under masquerade—ready to pursue a massacre of Syrup Village and usurp Kaya's inheritance. His ensuing warnings were, predictably, rejected by the village, with even Kaya thinking he was only lying out of spite; when the desperate Usopp tried to evacuate her by force, Merry deemed him a kidnapper, and drove him away with a pistol. Only at Kaya's pleading did Merry refrain from further shooting, instead directing a mob of villagers to chase Usopp off the estate.[6]

Kuro Slashes Merry

Kuro slashes Merry.

That night, after comforting Kaya and putting her to bed, Merry related these events to "Klahadore", who—excited by the crescent moon and the impending invasion from his former crew—casually confirmed Usopp's words and destroyed Kaya's gift. As the stunned Merry tried to scream a warning, Kuro donned his Cat Claws and attacked, leaving the defenseless man to die in a pool of his own blood.[7]

Miraculously, Merry survived well into the next day, when a horrified Kaya found him. Despite his wounds, Merry managed to explain the situation to her, reluctantly concluding that the village's only hope was for her to freely surrender her inheritance to Kuro. Kaya immediately agreed, and though she ultimately failed to appease Kuro, her presence distracted the Black Cat Pirates enough for the Straw Hats—and the Usopp Pirates—to completely defeat them and save the village.[8]

After Kuro and his men were driven off, Kaya returned to Merry, and mended his wounds while relating everything. As she finished, she made two requests on Usopp's behalf: that the village's near-invasion (especially Usopp's role in stopping it) be kept secret, and that the Straw Hats be given the Going Merry. Relieved at his mistress' safety, and astonished by Usopp's selflessness, Merry readily agreed.[9]

Going Merry's Original Appearance

Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats.

Once Merry had stocked and prepared the ship for launch (and explained its workings to Nami), the overjoyed Straw Hats quickly boarded it, stopping only to accept Usopp as their newest crewmate. As the quartet sailed away, Merry noted that Kaya was actually heartbroken by Usopp's leaving; gently, he shared what he knew of Usopp's past and dreams of piracy, and urged her to draw strength from a dream of her own. Heartened, Kaya resolved to become a doctor for the village.[10]

The following events are Non-Canon and therefore not considered part of the Canon story.

Loguetown Arc

Some time after the fall of Arlong Park, Merry rushed a copy of Luffy's first wanted poster to Kaya. To his bemusement, Kaya noticed only the poster's accidental photographing of Usopp.[11]

Concludes non-canon section.

Fish-Man Island Saga

From the Decks of the World

Merry protecting Kaya

Merry protecting Kaya.

By the time of the Straw Hats' Sabaody reunion, roughly two years after their original landing at Syrup Village, Kaya had grown into a popular debutante pursued by countless young men—whom Merry would tirelessly protect her from.[4]

The following events are Non-Canon and therefore not considered part of the Canon story.

One Piece Film: Red

Merry and Kaya listened to Uta's childhood song "Where the Wind Blows".[12]

Concludes non-canon section.

Translation and Dub Issues

His sheep-like appearance is a pun on his occupation, as the Japanese term for butler (執事, Shitsuji?) sounds nearly identical to the term for sheep (羊, Hitsuji?).

Per standard policies, the 4Kids-dubbed anime edits his pistol to seem more toy-like, and removes the scenes where he actually fires at Usopp.

Live-Action and Manga Differences

Merry is the initial owner of Kaya's parents' shipyard and the lawyer of the estate, instead of Kaya's butler. The Going Merry is given its name by Luffy to honor Merry's memory.

In the manga, Merry was slashed by Kuro after he broke the gift from Kaya. However, in the live-action series, he went into a wine cellar to see Kaya, only for Kuro to show up. He attempted to talk to Kuro about transferring the shipyard owner ship, something he needed to discuss with Kaya instead. Kuro stabbed him from behind with his claw blade.

In the manga, Merry survives Kuro's attack, but in the live-action series, he is killed, with Sham and Buchi tossing his corpse down a well.

Instead of Kaya finding Merry in the mansion, Zoro and Usopp find his body in the well, which is the last that Merry is seen.

Merchandise

Video Games

Playable Appearances

Non-Playable Appearances

Trivia

Merry's Personal Jolly Roger

Merry's personal Jolly Roger.

  • Merry is the first civilian character depicted with a personal Jolly Roger: a caricature of his own face, underlaid by the word "GO!"

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 3 Chapter 24 and Episode 11, Merry alerts Klahadore that some strangers entered the estate while the guards were out for lunch.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vivre Card - One Piece Visual Dictionary (EX Characters: East Blue Saga Vol. 3 #0065), Information about Merry is revealed.
  3. ↑ SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 86 (p. 152).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 One Piece Manga — Vol. 63 Chapter 623, cover story: From the Decks of the World Vol. 9, Merry fends off suitors as Kaya studies.
  5. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 0 Chapter 0 (p. 20) and Episode 0.
  6. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 4 Chapter 27 and Episode 11, Merry fires on Usopp, grazing his arm.
  7. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 4 Chapter 28 and Episode 12, Kuro strikes down Merry before he can alert Kaya.
  8. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 4 Chapter 31 and Episode 13, Merry is found by Kaya and asks her to stop Kuro.
  9. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 40 and Episode 17, Merry is treated by Kaya and was asked several things by his mistress.
  10. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 41 and Episode 17, Merry presents the Going Merry to the Straw Hats and reveals Usopp's past to Kaya.
  11. ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 45.
  12. ↑ One Piece Movie — One Piece Film: Red, Credits.

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