Many years ago I hypothesized that Usopp's design was a combination of inspirations coming from Pinocchio and the Japanese mythical trickster beast, Tengu. Imagine my surprise when all three showed up in this splash page! Is this a confirmation then? While we're talking about Usopp origins, his name may also a combination of the Japanese word for lie 'uso' and the famous teller of fables, Aesop. AND, interestingly enough, if you write 'Elbaf' backwards it's 'Fable'. Coincidence?
putain j'avais jamais réalisé le coup de l'anagramme. Je suis un idiot