Marco the Phoenix

[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] 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] 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] 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] Did Oda Really Mess Up? The “No Duplicate Devil Fruits” Debate Explodes

Japanese fans debate whether Eiichiro Oda contradicted One Piece’s Devil Fruit rules. Dalton, Kaku, Zoans, models, and the Pell quote explained.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] Calling the Seven Warlords “Weak” Is the Most Casual Take Ever

Japanese fans debate whether the Seven Warlords of the Sea are actually weak or just victims of modern power scaling in One Piece.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] How Did Hody Jones Lose to Zoro Underwater? Fans Say He Was the Weakest Boss in the New World

Japanese fans explain why Hody Jones failed as a villain, losing even to Zoro underwater. Full uncut discussion translated.

2026.01.11

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[One Piece] “The Most Hopeless Enemy Ever” — Why Japanese Fans Still Pick Crocodile

Which One Piece enemy truly felt unbeatable? Japanese fans debate Crocodile, Enel, Admirals, and more — and why early defeats felt more terrifying than endgame threats.

2026.01.11

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【One Piece】Big Mom Is Insanely Strong, Kaido Is Immortal — So What About Shanks?

Japanese fans brutally debate One Piece’s strongest characters. Kaido’s immortality, Big Mom’s defense, Whitebeard’s decline, and why Shanks’ hype didn’t convince everyone.

2026.01.11

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