Manga Theory

[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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[One Piece] Luffy Was Secretly Carrying a Spare Straw Hat — Did Oda Hide This in Plain Sight?

Did Luffy always carry a backup straw hat in his mouth? Japanese fans noticed a hidden visual gag in One Piece, and now the internet can’t unsee it.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] The Character Who Pushed Luffy Closest to Death Was… Buggy? Japanese Fans Argue the Unlikely Truth

Japanese fans debate which One Piece character truly pushed Luffy closest to death. From Magellan’s poison to Enel’s lightning and Ace’s death, the answers reveal how danger is remembered in One Piece.

2026.01.12

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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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