>>281597526
It's hard to tell if he's actually a joiner candidate or if he's just an arc princess, not like Rebecca or her sister, but a plot relevant one like Shirahoshi.

Like on one hand, he got that mouth thing during One Piece day, and got to be featured in that cartoon, so they seem to be pushing him a bit harder than Yamato and Carrot when we first saw them. I'd give it one or two more promotional materials before I start to take it seriously though because I believe Vegapunk got an exhibit during OP day too. Plus Luffy straight up asked him, and it didn't seem to have that "gag" flair. Same for the former, I'd give it another ask before I start taking it seriously.

I think the main things stopping him are his height, the fact that we're so close to the end, and that he's going to look awkward as shit in future SH promotional material. Especially since I'm sure he'll be a bitch to draw constantly.