Straw Hat Pirates

[One Piece] “Devil Fruit Users Can’t Swim” — So How Did Shanks Become a Yonko? Japanese Fans Tear the Logic Apart

If Devil Fruit users can’t swim, pirates should avoid them — so how did Shanks become a Yonko? Japanese One Piece fans dissect the contradictions, theories, and hidden narrative intent.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Has Zoro Ever Actually Cut Anything With the Sword in His Mouth? — Japanese Fans Argue the Point

Japanese One Piece fans debate whether Zoro’s mouth-held sword has ever actually mattered in battle, revisiting Mihawk, Sanzen Sekai, and blade lore.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] “Doflamingo Is Pure Retcon” — Japanese Fans Tear Apart Every Added-On Detail

Japanese One Piece fans debate whether Doflamingo was always planned or heavily retconned. From Celestial Dragons to awakening, every added detail gets dissected.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Zoro Has Officially Fallen to Third Place? Japanese Fans React to the New Bounty Order

Did Roronoa Zoro really fall behind Sanji? Japanese One Piece fans react to the new Straw Hat bounty rankings and what it means for Zoro’s future in Wano.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Did Shanks Really Lose His Arm on Purpose to Teach Luffy the Fear of the Sea?

Did Shanks really sacrifice his arm on purpose to teach Luffy the fear of the sea? A 2018 Japanese fan thread debates Haki, the Sea King, and Shanks’ true intentions.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Shanks Is Way Too Broken — Former Roger Pirate, Mihawk Rival, and Even the Gorosei Listen to Him

Why do Japanese One Piece fans treat Shanks as already Pirate King tier? From Roger’s crew to stopping wars and meeting the Gorosei, this 2018 thread breaks it down.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] “Ace Was a Loser After All?” — Japanese Fans Still Can’t Agree on His Death

Why do Japanese One Piece fans still call Ace a “loser”? A full translation and analysis of a heated 2018 debate on Ace’s death, Whitebeard’s will, and Marineford.

2026.01.10

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【ONE PIECE】Bad News: Magellan Ends Up Protecting Doflamingo

Why is Magellan guarding Doflamingo in Impel Down? Fans break down the true meaning behind power loss, prison hierarchy, and Doflamingo’s psychology in One Piece.

2026.01.09

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[One Piece] Why Is the Giant Straw Hat Frozen? The Meaning of “D” Finally Comes Into Focus

Why did the World Government freeze a giant straw hat? Japanese fans dissect the hidden meaning of the Will of D, Imu, and Mary Geoise’s fate in One Piece.

2026.01.08

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【ONE PIECE】The Red-Haired Pirates Look Like the Weakest Yonko Crew?

Are the Red-Haired Pirates really the weakest among the Yonko? Fans debate Shanks’ crew size, power, and reputation, comparing them to Kaido, Big Mom, and Whitebeard in this deep One Piece discussion.

2026.01.08

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