Frobin
Franky/Nico Robin
The pairing of the cyborg shipwright Franky and the archaeologist Nico Robin, both mature Straw Hat crew members with dark pasts.
What is Frobin?
Frobin is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Franky and Nico Robin from One Piece. With over 15,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Frobin
Their shared maturity, understanding of loss, and complementary personalities create a stable, supportive relationship dynamic that fans find comforting.
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a complete guide to falling in love
Completeby ThousandSunny
Sanji was trained in the Bridal Arts; this does not go unnoticed by the rest of his crew.
Part Timer
Completeby 8ball
Sanji really, really doesn't want to give Zoro a job at his restaurant. Zoro doesn't really even want to work there in the first place, but, well, there’s this thing with Sanji, and this thing with feelings and the whole thing is pretty damn stupid all together.Zeff just wants grandkids. He’s too ol
against all odds
Completeby adietxt
You’re born with a timer that ticks down to the time you’ll meet your soulmate.Zoro and Sanji meet at the Baratie.Their eyes meet, across the table, and their timer ticks on.(A Soulmate AU compilation).
future in the name
by charlie_mou
Soulmates AU where everyone is born with a name of their soulmate on their body but the name isn't always a birth name of the person - it's one of their names, the one name that will make the biggest impact on the world. Strawhats had it weird and Law didn't know what was going on until he did and r
this, at least
Completeby adietxt
The most annoying thing about this whole falling in love thing, Zoro decides, is the fact that he doesn’t even have a say in it.
The Future Belongs to Those Who Dream
Completeby onceuponaneverafter
Donquixote 'Corazon' Rosinante could have bled out in the snow. Alone and cold and smiling, he could have died with no one to remember him but his Father and son.OR Donquixote Rocinante could have decided enough was enough and turned tail, running off with his son for a chance at something better fo
The Grand Line's Broken Hearts Club
by donutsandcoffee
Sanji is popular.Not exactly in the way he wants, but maybe exactly in the way he needs.(Or, the "every male in One Piece is in love with Sanji" fic).
Blood Alone (May Not Be Enough)
Completeby Trixree
When Vice Admiral Garp requests to board the Thousand Sunny, he is unceremoniously told no. Robin is all too happy to tell him why. "Because Luffy does not want to see you. I don’t need another reason than that. But, if you’d like me to give you one… You will not be seeing Luffy because you are a co
Deeper Than The Ink Beneath The Skin of Our Tattoos
by DeAnna_Wolfy
Across the Grand Line, the scene repeated with letters being sent with the same bird dropping the paper and the Jolly Roger of the Strawhat Pirates raising to fly high above countries and kingdoms in the place of the World Government flag. With each flag raised there was one common theme among each
take a shot (if you won't answer me)
Completeby guiltylights
The camera shot opens with a rustle of clothes, caught by the microphones clipped to their collars, as two people settle down opposite each other into the seats pulled out for them in the middle of the set. There’s a table in between, small but just wide enough for a pile of what looks like index ca
Stripes
Completeby GemmaRose
In a world where everyone has a mark to identify their soulmate, Luffy is born without one. But that’s okay, because the future Pirate King doesn’t have time for boring mushy romance. His nakama, however, are another story.
my love language is fighting, bickering, and caring
Completeby juurensha
“Careful, you’re going to sound like you actually care about me,” Sanji teases, flicking his fingers over at Zoro.“You know I do,” Zoro says simply, staring up at him.Sanji fumbles as he draws out a new cigarette, chuckling to try and hide the way his hands are shaking (this is all verging into dang
Laughing To The Grave And Back
Completeby archie_starchie
A Gear Five Marineford AU inspired by kikithecorgis art on twitter! What if all Luffy needed to unlock Gear Five was to lose someone precious to him? How would he feel if he couldn't stop the laughter? SPOILERS FOR WANO AND THE FINAL KAIDOU FIGHT(link to art in notes)
Black Leg Sanji is not a Vinsmoke
Completeby Erebus_nyx
"I'm not a--""Oi cook!""Tch, what is it, Marimo? Can't you see I'm busy?""Marry me."Or Zoro is annoyed by Sanji stopping every other minute in every fight to convince his opponent that he is not a Vinsmoke and decides enough is enough
Monochrome
Completeby pingo1387
In a world where your eye color changes when you meet your soulmate, Zoro is color blind.
Snitch
Completeby CharlieNozaki
Sanji Vinsmoke didn’t know what he expected to find following that sound into the Baratie’s alley in the middle of the night, but it was certainly not a little girl. And it was certainly not a little girl punching things to smithereens. But she isn’t the problem. Her father is.[Modern AU. (Slow burn
His Sunflower Smiles
by YazziyousDaydreamer
Doflamingo wasn't expecting much when he has to stay on an island for a bit because of major storms. Instead of a nice relaxing time off like he was expecting he ends up with a baby to raise. One that's going to require a hell of a lot more responsibility and patience than he or his crew ever expect
Fated Mates
Completeby Purplepulu
In a world where Alphas rule, male omegas are considered to be super rare and highly sought for.Sanji is one of these rare male omega despite trying hard not to be. Posing as an Alpha in life was easy but lying was not, especially to his crew mates. Still, secrets had to be kept otherwise he'll not
C'mere Baby
Completeby Sugar_Pears
Sanji didn't expect to end up in a BDSM bar, but at the insistence of his friends (who wanted to cheer him up from his latest breakup), he entered.Sanji most DEFINITELY did not expect to wake up the next morning receiving aftercare from a green-haired man who claims to be a service dom. What the fuc
It’s In His Kiss
Completeby Hazel_Athena
They reach the island of Bise early in the new year.
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What does Frobin mean?
Frobin is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Franky and Nico Robin. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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