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[One Piece] “Marco the Phoenix Is Way Too Weak” — 2018 Japanese Fans Tear Apart Whitebeard’s First Division Commander

A full 2018 Japanese thread breaking down why Marco the Phoenix was seen as overrated despite his regeneration.

2026.01.19

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[One Piece] Ace Died in the War Arc — What Would’ve Actually Felt Acceptable to Fans?

Japanese fans revisit Ace’s death in One Piece’s Marineford War. What went wrong, what could’ve worked, and why the debate still hasn’t ended.

2026.01.18

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[One Piece] Kaido Is Written Too Invincible — So How Are You Even Supposed to Beat Him?

In 2018, Japanese One Piece fans were already worried that Kaido was written too strong to defeat. Here’s how they debated his strength, weaknesses, and narrative risks.

2026.01.18

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[One Piece] Akainu = Yonko? Mihawk = Yonko? Japanese Fans Argue the True Power Hierarchy

Are Admirals really weaker than Yonko? Japanese One Piece fans debate Akainu, Mihawk, Shanks, and the true power balance in the series.

2026.01.17

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[One Piece] Enel Appeared Too Early — Was He Basically a Final Boss-Level Enemy?

Japanese fans revisit Enel and argue he wasn’t weak — just introduced too early. Was Skypiea hiding a late-game monster?

2026.01.17

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[One Piece] Will Luffy and Blackbeard Ever Team Up After Im? Japanese Fans Debate the Endgame

After Im’s debut, Japanese One Piece fans debate whether Luffy and Blackbeard could ever fight together. A full translation and analysis of a 2018 discussion.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] Is Rob Lucci Really CP0’s Top Despite Losing to Pre-Haki Luffy? Japanese Fans Aren’t Buying It

Japanese fans debate whether Rob Lucci deserves a top CP0 role after his defeat to pre-Haki Luffy, questioning power scaling, mystery, and World Government credibility.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] “Is It Really Ending?” — Japanese Fans Start Mapping the Final Saga

In 2018, Japanese One Piece fans began seriously mapping the end of the series. From Wano to Laugh Tale, here’s why “the end” suddenly felt real — and why no one believes it yet.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] Is Doflamingo Really Stronger Than Katakuri? Japanese Fans Argue Power, Context, and Misread Fights

Japanese One Piece fans debate whether Doflamingo ever matched Katakuri in strength. Context, Birdcage, Gear 4, and Haki explain why this comparison never settles.

2026.01.13

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[One Piece] Is “Mad Monk” Urouge Really That Strong for a 108 Million Bounty? Japanese Fans Reexamine His True Power

Japanese fans debate whether Mad Monk Urouge’s 108 million bounty hides a fighter capable of rivaling billion-berry pirates.

2026.01.13

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