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Actress Emily Rudd, from theOne PieceLive-Action, says Nami is the strongest Straw Hat Pirate. Netflix’sOne PieceLive Action succeeded in adapting the anime well, mainly because of the great cast, especially Emily Rudd as Nami.

Emily Rudd as Nami in One Piece live-action

Before getting the role, the actress was eager to play Nami and said she was really proud of her character. She even boldly claimed that Nami is the strongest character in the Straw Hat Pirate crew.

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Nami (Emily Rudd) in Live action and anime

Emily Rudd Picks Nami as the Strongest Straw Hat Pirate

GamesRadar+interviewedEmily Rudd, the actor for Nami in Netflix’sOne Piece.During the interview, Rudd was asked a challenging question about the strongest Straw Hat Pirate crew member, and her answer surprised and impressed fans. She said:

“If I’m talking current, only one of the Straw Hats is one of the Four Emperors, so. [long pause] And I’m not gonna say who, just in case. But if I have to talk about our crew, I’m going to say Nami, because she’s the boss, like we said.”

One Piece, Nami, Luffy and Zoro based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda

She continued:

“Who controls the money? Who navigates the ship? You can’t get anywhere without her and you can’t buy anything without her, like, you’re stuck, I’m sorry.”

The actress explained that if she had to choose from the main crew, she’d say Nami because she’s the boss.

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She also pointed out that Nami is in charge of handling the money and navigation of the ship. The crew can’t get anywhere without her guidance, and can’t buy anything without her managing the finances. In essence, she plays a crucial role in the crew.

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Emily Rudd’s Perspective on Strength Beyond Physical Power

According to Emily Rudd, strength isn’t just about being physically strong. Even though Monkey D. Luffy was the captain, Nami took care of most things. She managed resources and guided the ship to the right places.

Nami’s contributions will likely be well-shown in theOne PieceLive-Action series. Her determination also helped the crew stay focused when they got distracted.

Luffy and his crew could explore the Grand Line and reach their destinations thanks to Nami’s hard work. Emily Rudd’s portrayal was widely praised, and she gained the love of fans.

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Tanmay Jha

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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.

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