Marianne,[5] also known as the "Flag-Bearer of Freedom" and more commonly by her alias Miss Goldenweek, is a former officer agent of Baroque Works and the partner of Mr. 3.[4] She is currently working as a painter at the new Spider's Cafe alongside many of her former colleagues.[3]
What is the significance of Marianne's alias, Miss Goldenweek?
Marianne, recognized as Miss Goldenweek, is a pivotal character in One Piece. Her debut under this alias marks her introduction in the series. Despite her relaxed demeanor, Marianne is diligent about her missions. She is a valued member of the Baroque Works organization, demonstrating a deep concern for her colleagues.
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What is Marianne's current occupation at the new Spider's Cafe?
Marianne works at the New Spiders Cafe, which was initially situated on Arabasta and run by Miss Doublefinger, alias Paula. This establishment was a gathering spot for Baroque Works' Officer Agents prior to their Arabasta takeover attempt. The cafe has since moved and Marianne is part of its workforce.
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How does Marianne's appearance contribute to her character?
Marianne's childlike features, including large eyes and cheek blush, are key aspects of her appearance. She typically wears blue striped stockings and oversized red shoes with white accents. Her attire changes to a camouflage outfit during 'Operation: Meet Baroque Works'. Her casual demeanor, often seen eating rice crackers or setting up picnics during battles, is mirrored in her relaxed, comfortable clothing choices.
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What is the 'Operation: Meet Baroque Works' that Marianne is the protagonist of?
In 'Operation: Meet Baroque Works', Marianne, known as Miss Goldenweek, leads a mission to free her colleagues, including Zala and Crocodile, who are imprisoned in a Marine base following the Arabasta events. She collaborates with the Mr. 5 team for this operation.
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Appearance
Marianne is a teenager with a childish appearance, with relatively large eyes and circles of blush on her cheeks. She is fairly short in stature and wears her dark red hair tied in twin braids. Her attire consists of a wide-brimmed pink hat with a green band, a dark blue T-shirt with the word "GOLDEN" written on it in pink (orange in the anime), a sky blue cloud-patterned button-down shirt, a maroon-colored overalls skirt with the top folded down, blue striped stockings, and big red shoes with white cuffs and white soles.
After the events of her cover story, Marianne now wears an apple-shaped beret in place of her brimmed hat, as well as a scarf.
Marianne's regular outfit without the cloud shirt, as depicted in Treasure Cruise.
Personality
Marianne is laid back to the extreme and never passes up a good chance to relax. For instance, she set up a picnic during an ongoing battle. Another example of her easygoing nature was when she sat a few feet away from a cup of tea, apparently too lazy to walk over to it and pick it up herself. She skillfully conveyed this message to her partner using only her eyes, and when Mr. 3 understood, he chided her but brought her the cup anyway. She is often seen snacking on a piece of senbei whenever not doing anything in particular.
Regardless of her laid back persona, Marianne takes her missions rather seriously, as she prevented Luffy from destroying her partner's Candle Set to save his crew.
Relationships
Baroque Works
Miss Goldenweek cares greatly for the other members of the organization. She formed a strong bond with Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine while on Little Garden and was willing to go to a Marine base to free the rest of the captive agents. She and Mr. 3 had a relationship of mutual respect due to their partnership, and they bonded over a shared appreciation of hot tea, among other things.
Enemies
For the most part, Miss Goldenweek seemed neither afraid of nor aggressive toward her opponents. She was fairly indifferent to the majority of the Straw Hat Pirates but seemed to be scared of Usopp when he shot a fire star and Luffy and Karoo when they charged her.
Marianne utilizes her unique skills as a painter to employ a special type of hypnosis based on colored paint. In this way, she can change a person's personality through the use of certain colors, influencing their behavior as she sees fit and forcing them to do whatever the trap suggests no matter what.
History
Arabasta Saga
Little Garden Arc
After the initial uncovering and subsequent flight of PrincessVivi from the organization, Crocodile sent Miss Goldenweek and Mr. 3 to lie in wait for Vivi and her Straw Hat escorts on the island of Little Garden.[2] In a wax building, Miss Goldenweek slept while Mr. 3 informed Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine about their mission take down the giants due to a 200,000,000 bounty on their heads. Mr. 5 reported he had successfully poisoned Dorry so the Baroque Works crew could easily take down the giants.[7] After Mr. 3 poured the tea, Miss Goldenweek woke and listened as Mr. 3 explained his plan.[8]
Miss Goldenweek stood at Mr. 3's side while he handled the giants.[9] When the Straw Hats interfered, Miss Goldenweek had a picnic instead of fighting. After Monkey D. Luffy punched Mr. 3 through his wax wall, she painted a black design on the ground where Luffy stood, which caused him to reject Nami's pleas for help.[10] Miss Goldenweek demonstrated the effects of the other Colors Traps, finishing with a green design on Luffy's shirt so that he would calmly join her for tea. Usopp rescued Luffy by using a Kaen Boshi to incinerate Luffy's shirt.[11] Mr. 3 then emerged from the forest, and Miss Goldenweek painted his wax suit of armor. When Usopp realized that they could still save their comrades, Miss Goldenweek confirmed that they could, for which Mr. 3 admonished her.[12]
After Mr. 3's wax structures were melted, he and Miss Goldenweek fled into the forest, and she painted the wax clones that Mr. 3 made of himself. However, Luffy saw through the ruse, and Karoo spotted Miss Goldenweek trying to sneak away.[13]
Water 7 Saga
Miss Goldenweek's "Operation: Meet Baroque Works"
Marianne, Gem, and Mikita hid out on Little Garden in the wax house. Upon finding out that Baroque Works had been exposed after Crocodile's defeat in Arabasta, they flew from the island on top of a pterodactyl with the help of a Colors Trap in order to go visit their comrades in jail.[14]
However, the symbol was washed away in a storm and the three were dropped onto Kyuka Island where Hina, Jango, Ironfist Fullbody, and their Marine unit happened to be vacationing. Although the Officer Agents disguised themselves, Hina still recognized them and attacked them, only managing to capture Mikita.[15] Later, while Mr. 2 Bon Kurei fought Hina, Marianne and Gem rescued Mikita and, by painting a black design, stole Hina's ship along with some of her Marines.[16]
They sailed to the Marine prison and pretended to be caught so they could enter. After locating and freeing their comrades, they broke out of the prison, but Crocodile and Daz Bonez stayed behind.[17] As they sailed away, Miss Goldenweek painted a rainbow swirl in the sky, transforming them all into their dreams.[18] They later remodeled the Cactus Saloon into a new Spiders Cafe, where they all work together.[19]
The following events are Non-Canon and therefore not considered part of the Canon story.
Together with Drophy and Mikita, Marianne listened to some citizens discussing Vegapunk's claims about the sea level's rise.[21]
Translation and Dub Issues
As the 4Kids anime completely eliminates the Little Garden Arc, Miss Goldenweek has no proper appearance in its storyline. Oddly, she is still acknowledged—and renamed "Ms. April Fool's Day"—in Vivi's review of Baroque Works' personnel during the epilogue of the Drum Island Arc, with Nami even commenting on her age. Tie-in materials handled by 4Kids, such as the video games Grand Battle! and Pirates Carnival, also retain her as such.
When she used Yume no Nijiiro on herself, it was revealed that she wanted to become a true artist, complete with a beret and mustache.[22]
She and Mr. 4 are the only Officer Agents that lack a Devil Fruit ability.
The Mr. 3 pair has an art theme, specializing in sculpting and painting.
Marianne was paired with Mr. 3 specifically for her ability to color his wax creations.[5]
Due to her painting skills, many readers and fans alike believed that Marianne may have eaten a Devil Fruit of some sort. However, Oda explained in the SBS that her Colors Trap ability works similarly to hypnosis because she can change how people feel and act. She uses her colors as way to affect people.[23]
Marianne's favorite foods are green tea[24] and senbei.[5]
This follows the theme of Baroque Works Officer Agents having a type of tea as their favorite food.
Marianne's name and epithet as "Flag-Bearer of Freedom" may refer to the figure of Marianne as depicted in Eugène Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, a famous painting. This ties in to both Marianne's artistic theme and plan to free her arrested comrades in her cover story.
Marianne shares this inspiration with Belo Betty, a Revolutionary Army commander who is also referred as "Flag-Bearer of Freedom".
Marianne also shares her name with the French pirate Anne Dieu-le-Veut also called Marianne.
200,000,000 bounty on their heads. Mr. 5 reported he had successfully poisoned Dorry so the Baroque Works crew could easily take down the giants.[7] After Mr. 3 poured the tea, Miss Goldenweek woke and listened as Mr. 3 explained his plan.[8]
