Buggy
Also known as: Buggy the Clown, The Genius Jester
The clown pirate who keeps failing upward — from Roger's cabin boy to accidental Warlord to figurehead Emperor of Cross Guild. Buggy's shared past with Shanks and his terrified bluffing past Mihawk and Crocodile made him a fic darling.
Common Tropes in Buggy Fanfiction
Buggy · Found Family
280k works
Characters forming family bonds with people they're not related to by blood.
Buggy · Humor
400k works
Fic written to make you laugh: crack premises played straight, group-chat chaos, banter-driven romcoms, and comedies of errors starring characters canon treats with deadly seriousness. One of AO3's biggest tags for good reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Buggy?
Buggy appears in 5k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the One Piece fandom. You can browse all Buggy fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Buggy ships?
The most popular Buggy ships include Shanks/Buggy. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Buggy fanfiction?
Common tropes in Buggy fanfiction include Found Family, Humor. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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