One Piece

[One Piece] “Is It Really Ending?” — Japanese Fans Start Mapping the Final Saga

In 2018, Japanese One Piece fans began seriously mapping the end of the series. From Wano to Laugh Tale, here’s why “the end” suddenly felt real — and why no one believes it yet.

2026.01.15

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[One Piece] “Let’s Stop the War” — Why a Random Marine’s Line Still Divides Fans Years Later

A single marine’s plea to stop the war at Marineford sparked backlash and debate. Was it naïve mercy, or the most honest line in One Piece?

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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[One Piece] Is Imu the Original Sinner? Adam, Eve, and the Forbidden Fruit Theory Goes Wild

Japanese fans debate whether Imu is the original sinner in One Piece — linking Adam, Eve, the forbidden fruit, and the Void Century into one chilling theory.

2026.01.14

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[One Piece] Are Luffy and Zoro Really Equals? The Debate That Never Dies

Japanese fans debate whether Luffy and Zoro are still equals in One Piece. Wano power-ups, Sanji’s role, and the Doflamingo thread controversy explained.

2026.01.13

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[One Piece] “Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji — Sure. But the Rest?”Why Some Straw Hats Still Don’t ‘Feel Right’ to Fans (2018 Thread)

A 2018 Japanese forum debate breaks down why fans accept Luffy’s core crew but still feel uneasy about Brook, Franky, and Jinbe — and what that says about long-running series.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] Franky’s Post-Timeskip Design Was a Mistake — And Fans Have Never Really Let It Go

Japanese fans debate whether Franky’s post-timeskip redesign was a bold evolution or a rare One Piece misstep. Full translated comments included.

2026.01.12

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[One Piece] “If I Beat Luffy, No One Can Oppose Me” — Was Enel Actually Top-Tier?

Japanese fans debate whether Enel was too strong for his arc, analyzing his abilities, matchups, and why he had to appear early in One Piece.

2026.01.12

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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] Rob Lucci vs Sai — Did CP0’s Comeback Break Power Scaling?

Rob Lucci’s return as CP0’s top agent reignited debate among Japanese fans. Is Lucci really stronger than Sai, or did One Piece bend its own rules?

2026.01.12

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