One Piece Analysis

[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

#10 IMPEL DOWN#17 LEVELYBaroque WorksBlackbeard PiratesCrocodileImpel DownJinbeMagellanMarshall D. Teach / BlackbeardMonkey D. LuffyPortgas D. AceShiryuStraw Hat PiratesWhitebeard Pirates

[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

#17 LEVELY#18 LAND OF WANOBaroque WorksBig Mom PiratesBluenoCharlotte KatakuriCharlotte Linlin / Big MomCP9CrocodileDonquixote DoflamingoDonquixote PiratesEdward Newgate / WhitebeardFive EldersHoly Land Mary GeoiseImKakuMarco the PhoenixMarine G-5 BranchMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. LuffyRevolutionary ArmyRob LucciSaboSakazuki / AkainuSmokerSpandamStraw Hat PiratesWhitebeard PiratesWorld Government

[One Piece] Is the Revolutionary Army Doomed? Fears That Sabo Will Repeat Ace’s Fate

Japanese fans fear the Revolutionary Army is headed for tragedy. From Sabo’s fate to Kuma’s slavery, readers see death flags everywhere.

2026.01.15

#17 LEVELY#18 LAND OF WANOBartholomew KumaBonney PiratesDonquixote DoflamingoDonquixote PiratesEmporio IvankovHoly Land Mary GeoiseImIssho /FujitoraJewelry BonneyMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. DragonMonkey D. LuffyRed-Haired PiratesRevolutionary ArmySaboShanksStraw Hat Pirates

[One Piece] The Real Reason It Never Ends After 20 Years — Readers Blame “These Guys”

Japanese fans debate why One Piece keeps expanding after 20 years, pointing to the Shichibukai system, replaceable villains, and tension decay.

2026.01.13

Baroque WorksCrocodileDracule MihawkEdward Newgate / WhitebeardFoxyFoxy PiratesLittle Oars Jr.Little PiratesSeven Warlords of the SeaWhitebeard Pirates

[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

Baroque WorksBeasts PiratesBellamyBellamy PiratesBig Mom PiratesCharlotte CrackerCharlotte KatakuriCharlotte Linlin / Big MomCrocodileDonquixote DoflamingoDonquixote PiratesDracule MihawkHeart PiratesJackJozu / Diamond JozuKaidoMarco the PhoenixMonkey D. LuffyRoger PiratesSeven Warlords of the SeaSilvers RayleighStraw Hat PiratesTrafalgar LawVista / Vista of the Flower SwordsWhitebeard PiratesZoro

[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

Beasts PiratesCharlotte Linlin / Big MomCharlotte SnackEustass KidFallen Monk PiratesHeart PiratesKaidoKid PiratesMonkey D. LuffyStraw Hat PiratesTrafalgar LawUrouge

[One Piece] The True Power of Marco the Phoenix, First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates

Is Marco the Phoenix really weak, or just misunderstood? We break down his true role, survivability, and why his value rose after the Wano arc in One Piece.

2025.12.30

#11 MARINE FORDMarco the PhoenixWhitebeard Pirates

Why Is “Mad Monk” Urouge (108 Million Berries) So Worshipped in One Piece?

Urouge may have only a 108 million berry bounty, but he defeated a Sweet Commander, survived Big Mom’s crew, and continues to shock fans with hidden strength and iconic meme status. Here’s why English-speaking fans think he’s one of the most underrated characters in One Piece.

2025.12.07

Fallen Monk PiratesPirate CrewUrouge