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[One Piece] “Why Was Katakuri Smiling?” — Japanese Fans Can’t Agree on His Bond With Luffy

Japanese One Piece fans discuss why Katakuri smiled at Luffy’s vow to defeat Big Mom, focusing on warrior pride, respect, and realism rather than friendship.

2026.01.05

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[One Piece] “Nobody Can Explain Why Luffy Beat Katakuri” — Japanese Fans Still Aren’t Convinced

Japanese One Piece readers debate why Luffy defeated Katakuri, arguing stamina, Snake Man, self-inflicted damage, and narrative convenience — with many still unconvinced.

2026.01.04

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[One Piece] Did the Straw Hats Really “Win” the Big Mom Arc — Or Did They Cross a Line?

Japanese One Piece fans debate whether the Whole Cake Island arc was a true victory or a morally uneasy escape, questioning Morgans’ headlines and the “Fifth Emperor” narrative.

2026.01.03

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[One Piece] Why Sanji and Luffy’s Distance Feels Perfect — Japanese Fans Break Down the Subtle Dynamic

Japanese One Piece fans discuss Sanji’s unique relationship with Luffy, his role compared to Zoro, and why his emotional distance feels intentional rather than a downgrade.

2026.01.03

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[One Piece] “I’m Gonna Take Down All the Yonko” — Japanese Fans Roast How That Actually Turned Out

Japanese One Piece fans discuss Luffy’s bold Yonko declaration, his narrow win over Katakuri, power scaling issues, and why defeating emperors too fast would ruin the story.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] Chapter 902 Reactions — What Did the Sanji & Zeff Scene Mean? Pudding’s Choice, Brûlée’s Past, and an Uneasy Ending

Japanese fan reactions to One Piece Chapter 902 explore the meaning of Sanji and Zeff’s final scene, Pudding erasing memories, Brûlée’s past, and why the Big Mom arc felt emotionally divided.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] Chapter 901 Reactions — Is Jinbe Really Dead? Sanji’s Absence, Big Mom’s Chase, and the Road to Wano

Japanese fan reactions to One Piece Chapter 901: Jinbe’s possible death, Morgans’ role, fears of Big Mom’s retaliation, Kaido power talk, and why readers felt Sanji was strangely absent.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] Zoro Has Been Missing for Nearly Two Years Since the Big Mom Arc — Japanese Fans Are Losing It

Japanese ONE PIECE fans react to Roronoa Zoro having no real appearances for nearly two years during the Big Mom arc, raising concerns about pacing and cast balance.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] “Germa 66 Is Way Too Strong” — Fans React to Chapter 898

Japanese One Piece fans debate Germa 66’s true strength in Chapter 898, questioning hidden emotions, power scaling, and Sanji’s role after Katakuri.

2026.01.01

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[One Piece] Why Was Luffy Able to Defeat Katakuri? A Full Breakdown

Why was Luffy able to defeat Katakuri despite being overwhelmed for most of the fight? Fans debate durability, future sight, Haki logic, and protagonist privilege in ONE PIECE.

2025.12.30

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