I don’t have one single favorite, but he is definitely in my top 3.
I loved him as soon as he showed, up, he was so ridiculous I couldn’t help but love his passion for what he did, and holy crap the fight with Sanji was cool. After Alabasta and he should how passionate he was for friends, that sealed it.
Then Impel Down happened and I cried like a damn baby. I wanted him to be a straw hat so badly and join Luffy, but he ended up being pretty much the coolest damn character for Luffy instead. Again. The wolf scene. Cheering Luffy’s recovery scene. Just. e?DFKjiQEGRKQErrrg
Don’t RP him as much, but he’s super fun to play as. I’m a sucker for all the stuff he wears.