Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates, is an explosive mix of muscle, tech wizardry, and unfiltered enthusiasm. From his wild poses and booming catchphrase “SUUUPER!” to his endless love for cola and over-the-top inventions, Franky brings a unique flavor of comedy and heart to One Piece. What makes him especially hilarious is the way he balances absurdity with genuine loyalty and genius. He’s a man who can build a battleship in one moment and cry dramatically over an emotional scene the next. These ten moments aren’t just laugh-out-loud funny—they’re iconic reminders that Franky is one of the most entertaining characters in the series and always brings the laughs in the most SUPER way possible.
#10: Franky dances half-naked in Water 7 to taunt Usopp and Luffy
One of Franky’s earliest—and most hilariously absurd—moments comes in Water 7 before he officially joins the Straw Hats. At this point, he’s the boss of the Franky Family, an eccentric ship dismantling crew, and is considered an antagonist. But instead of striking fear, he hits fans with comedy gold. As Luffy and Usopp confront Franky for stealing their money, he appears in nothing but a speedo and a Hawaiian shirt, dancing with pelvic thrusts, goofy faces, and absolutely zero shame. The absurdity of his antics completely undermines the tension of the scene, and Luffy’s reaction—pure confusion and visible discomfort—makes it even funnier. Franky is unbothered, unfiltered, and way too confident in his own skin. His entire introduction throws viewers off in the best way possible, and it’s the first time we get a taste of his signature mix of buffoonery and flair. It’s no wonder fans immediately fell in love with his off-the-wall energy.
#9: Franky’s cola-fueled transformation sequence
When Franky reveals how his body runs on cola, it immediately sets the stage for one of the most ridiculous character mechanics in the series. He literally needs to “refuel” with cola to stay at peak power. In Enies Lobby, we get a glorious full transformation sequence as he gulps cola, his body powers up, and he yells “SUUUPER!” while flexing in the most exaggerated poses imaginable. There’s something so inherently ridiculous about a cyborg running on soda—and the fact that he makes it look like the most epic thing in the world is comedic genius. What makes it even better is how seriously he takes it. His dramatic flair, mechanical sound effects, and slow-motion poses feel like a parody of every sentai hero or Power Ranger transformation. But for Franky, this is just another Tuesday. The crew’s reactions—ranging from amazement to secondhand embarrassment—only amplify the laughs. It’s silly, it’s self-aware, and it’s 100% Franky.
#8: Franky builds a giant bridge in an hour during Thriller Bark
During the insanity of Thriller Bark, the Straw Hats find themselves separated across the eerie island. To help the crew regroup, Franky does what he does best: goes overboard. Instead of building a simple path or helping navigate the terrain, he constructs a massive, fully functional suspension bridge in record time. And not just any bridge—a ridiculous, grandiose masterpiece that clearly took far more effort than necessary. When asked how he did it so fast, he casually brags like it’s no big deal. This moment is funny not just for the absurdity of building such a structure during a crisis, but for how casual Franky is about it. He approaches engineering like an art form and seems oblivious to how over-the-top his solutions are. While everyone else is focused on zombies and ghosts, Franky is out here doing construction work like it’s an HGTV special. It’s a perfect showcase of how his genius and madness blend into pure comedic brilliance.
#7: Franky’s “perverted” tour of the Thousand Sunny
After officially joining the crew and completing the construction of the Thousand Sunny, Franky gives the Straw Hats a tour of their new ship. What starts as an impressive rundown of his mechanical genius quickly veers into laugh-out-loud territory. As he showcases the ship’s many high-tech features, he emphasizes the “perverted” nature of some of his design choices. From the Soldier Dock System (which includes a paddle wheel, a submarine, and a chicken-themed vehicle) to the bathing area with suspicious design choices, Franky’s commentary makes it clear: he built the Sunny with both function and fun in mind. The rest of the crew is equal parts horrified and amazed, especially when Franky breaks into tears at how beautiful his own designs are. This moment is packed with gags, innuendo, and Franky’s classic dramatic reactions. It’s peak Franky—a proud genius who turns even a ship tour into a performance.
#6: Franky’s reaction to seeing naked women on Amazon Lily
When the crew is separated by Bartholomew Kuma and Franky ends up on Karakuri Island, fans expected chaos—and they got it. But the real comedic gold comes when Franky returns after the two-year time skip. Upon seeing Nami and Robin again, his response isn’t the typical flustered anime nosebleed. Instead, he screams, runs in circles, and explodes into exaggerated panic. He’s a full-grown man who’s been starved of human interaction and now finds himself face-to-face with beautiful women in bikinis. His over-the-top reaction, combined with his now even more ridiculous cyborg body (complete with a square-shaped chin and robot arms), makes the moment unforgettable. The fact that Franky couldn’t care less about appearances, dignity, or social norms just makes everything funnier. His emotional swings from complete confidence to cartoonish embarrassment are the hallmark of a comedy icon.
#5: Franky unveils the Franky Shogun in Fish-Man Island
One of Franky’s most gloriously ridiculous moments comes during the battle in Fish-Man Island when he unveils his new invention: the Franky Shogun, a giant mech suit that he pilots like a kid living out a Saturday morning cartoon dream. With dramatic fanfare, flashing lights, and his booming “SUUUPER!” war cry, Franky reveals the towering robot with glowing eyes and explosive entrance music. The look of sheer disbelief and secondhand embarrassment on the Straw Hats’ faces only makes it better—especially when they realize he actually intends to use it in battle. And somehow, it works. Franky pilots it with such pride that it feels less like a strategic move and more like a boy showing off his coolest toy. From rocket punches to sword attacks, the Franky Shogun is the peak of unnecessary excess—and that’s why it’s so funny. Franky treats it like high art, and while it might be overkill, his sheer joy in using it is contagious. It’s this blend of absurdity and heart that makes the whole sequence unforgettable.
#4: Franky’s constant beef with “normal pants”
If there’s one thing Franky will never compromise on, it’s his love for speedos. Throughout the series, whenever someone suggests that he should wear regular pants—or when he’s caught in a situation where he might need to cover up—Franky absolutely loses it. His over-the-top reactions to the idea of wearing “normal human clothes” are pure comedy gold. During the Punk Hazard arc, when he temporarily body-swaps with Chopper, he’s horrified to find himself in a furry, fully clothed form and shouts things like, “This is totally not SUPER!” Fans love these moments because they double down on Franky’s unapologetic identity. The running gag never gets old because Franky leans into it with complete sincerity. He truly sees wearing swim briefs year-round as a lifestyle choice, and the rest of the crew just learns to accept it. His devotion to being weird on his own terms makes these interactions laugh-out-loud funny—and surprisingly endearing.
#3: Franky’s absurd disguise during Dressrosa
In Dressrosa, Franky attempts to go undercover. The result? A disguise so completely ineffective that it’s genius. Rather than blending in, Franky puts on a ridiculous outfit with sunglasses, a polka-dot shirt, and a wild pompadour hairstyle that somehow makes him even more conspicuous. He then loudly declares his identity to anyone within earshot. “I’m Franky the Cyborg! You’d better remember it!” Instead of stealth, he goes full showman, and it works—because his confidence is so blinding that it confuses his enemies. His confrontation with the toy soldier and later Senor Pink only adds to the comedy, as Franky’s exaggerated facial expressions and dramatic posing never let up. In a story arc full of dark backstories and twisted politics, Franky brings much-needed levity. It’s impossible to take your eyes off him—not because he’s subtle, but because he’s proudly not subtle. His idea of being incognito is being the loudest man in town, and somehow, it still works.
#2: Franky cries uncontrollably over everything
Franky’s “manly tears” have become one of his signature comedic traits. Whether he’s touched by a friend’s courage, sad about a backstory, or just overwhelmed by the beauty of his own inventions, he bursts into dramatic, uncontrollable sobs—often while shouting “SO BEAUTIFUL!” in between tears. What makes it so hilarious is how massive the tears are. Literal waterfalls shoot out of his eyes while he maintains his robotic composure elsewhere. One of the funniest examples is during the Enies Lobby arc when Robin says she wants to live. Franky, emotionally wrecked, cries so hard that even the enemy CP9 members look confused. His tears pour like fire hoses, soaking everyone around him, and yet he manages to stay dead serious about the mission. These melodramatic breakdowns offer a perfect contrast to his macho appearance, showing that beneath the steel-plated chest is a total softie. And fans absolutely love that contradiction.
#1: Franky’s “super” poses with the Straw Hat crew
Above all else, Franky is known for his outrageous poses and the word that defines him: “SUUUPER!” Nearly every Straw Hat has their own quirks, but Franky’s signature flair—posing with bulging muscles, exaggerated arm gestures, and sound effects—is comedic perfection. Whether he’s greeting old friends, showing off a new invention, or just responding to a simple compliment, Franky goes all in with wild flair. He even tries to get the rest of the crew to join him in synchronized “SUPER” group poses, with varying levels of success. Brook sometimes joins in with enthusiasm, while others groan or look away. Yet Franky never falters. He believes every entrance, every action, every plan—no matter how ridiculous—deserves a full-body pose and a booming announcement. It’s over-the-top, it’s unnecessary, and it’s why fans love him. His unshakable commitment to being loud, proud, and spectacularly strange cements him as one of the funniest and most beloved characters in the Straw Hat crew.
Franky’s humor is never one-note. It blends physical comedy, over-the-top confidence, brilliant inventiveness, and emotional sincerity. He can make you laugh, cry, and then laugh again all in the same episode. Whether he’s launching rockets from his arms, crying into his own wrench, or dancing in speedos, Franky proves again and again that being SUPER is an art form—and he’s the undisputed master.
