Whitebeard Pirates

[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] Why Is Magellan — Arguably Admiral-Level — Stuck Running Impel Down Instead of the Seas?

Japanese fans debate why Magellan, an Admiral-level monster with deadly poison powers, was placed as Impel Down’s warden instead of fighting on the front lines.

2026.01.15

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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 Shanks Actually a Mobility-Type Devil Fruit User? The Teleportation Theory That Won’t Die

Japanese fans debate whether Shanks’ sudden appearances require teleportation, extreme speed, or no Devil Fruit at all. A full 2018 comment analysis.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] Im Targeting Luffy, Blackbeard, or Vivi? The Bounties, the Photos, and the Meaning Behind Them

Japanese fans analyze Im’s torn bounties and stabbed photos, debating why Luffy, Blackbeard, Shirahoshi, and Vivi are marked as threats to history itself.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] The Final Boss Might Already Be Decided — Japanese Fans Narrow It Down to Five

Japanese One Piece fans narrowed the final boss down to five candidates in 2018 — but the real answer might be bigger than any character.

2026.01.14

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