One Piece Theory

[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] 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 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] Oda Nearly Gave Luffy the Chop-Chop Fruit? Why Fans Think Buggy Almost Became the Real Protagonist

Did Oda nearly give Luffy the Chop-Chop Fruit? Japanese fans debate why Rubber was the only power that could carry One Piece’s long-term narrative.

2026.01.12

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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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