Does Robin like Zoro?
Certainly! Robin likes Zoro, just as she likes everyone in her crew. She refers to him as Mr. Swordsman (“Kenshin-san”), just as she calls everyone on the ship by their respective position–with the exception of Usopp, who gets the awesome Long Nose (“Nagahana-kun”). When Robin first joins the Straw Hats in episode 130, Zoro is visibly suspicious of her. Later in the Water 7 Arc when faced with Robin’s “betrayal”, Zoro is not surprised. However, after learning the truth behind her actions, he gives his all to save her. People like to pair Robin with Zoro because they have similar calm, serious personalities. While Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper are screwing around and Nami is scolding them, Zoro and Robin are the ones sitting back and watching (or often in Zoro’s case, sleeping). Although this isn’t explicitly stated, there seems to be a sort of mutual respect between the two as a result; it’s a marked contrast from Zoro’s relationship with Nami. Oda has stated that he’d like the man
