Power scaling

[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

Beasts PiratesBig Mom PiratesBlackbeard PiratesCharlotte KatakuriEdward Newgate / WhitebeardJozu / Diamond JozuKaidoMarco the PhoenixMarines HeadquartersMarshall D. Teach / BlackbeardMonkey D. GarpVista / Vista of the Flower SwordsWhitebeard Pirates

[One Piece] Is Koby’s Growth Actually Broken? Fans Debate His Insane Rise in the Marines

Japanese One Piece fans argue whether Koby’s insane growth rate breaks the story. From Rokushiki to Haki, is his rise justified or rushed?

2026.01.19

CP9KobyKuzan / AokijiMarine G-5 BranchMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. GarpMonkey D. LuffySmokerStraw Hat PiratesWorld Government

[One Piece] Rob Lucci Bragged About “100 Men’s Worth of Power” — And Japan Absolutely Tore Him Apart

Rob Lucci once bragged about having the power of 100 men. Japanese One Piece fans weren’t impressed. Here’s why that line aged terribly after Haki.

2026.01.19

CP9HelmeppoKobyMarine G-5 BranchMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. LuffyRob LucciSmokerStraw Hat PiratesWorld Government

[One Piece] Oda’s Genius Way of Showing Power Levels Without Numbers — Why Bounties Actually Work

Japanese fans discuss why Eiichiro Oda avoided numerical power levels in One Piece and how bounties function as a flexible “danger index” instead.

2026.01.18

BluenoCP9Eustass KidKid PiratesMonkey D. LuffyNico RobinSanjiStraw Hat PiratesWorld GovernmentZoro

[One Piece] Akainu = Yonko? Mihawk = Yonko? Japanese Fans Argue the True Power Hierarchy

Are Admirals really weaker than Yonko? Japanese One Piece fans debate Akainu, Mihawk, Shanks, and the true power balance in the series.

2026.01.17

#13 PUNKHAZARD#14 DRESS ROSABeasts PiratesBig Mom PiratesBorsalino / KizaruCharlotte Linlin / Big MomDracule MihawkEdward Newgate / WhitebeardKaidoKuzan / AokijiMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. DragonPortgas D. AceRed-Haired PiratesRevolutionary ArmySakazuki / AkainuSeven Warlords of the SeaShanksWhitebeard Pirates

[One Piece] Enel Appeared Too Early — Was He Basically a Final Boss-Level Enemy?

Japanese fans revisit Enel and argue he wasn’t weak — just introduced too early. Was Skypiea hiding a late-game monster?

2026.01.17

#03 SKYPIEAAisaBaroque WorksBig Mom PiratesCharlotte KatakuriCrocodileEnelMonkey D. LuffyRoger PiratesSilvers RayleighSkypieaStraw Hat PiratesZoro

[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 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] 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

Donquixote DoflamingoDonquixote PiratesDracule MihawkEnelIssho /FujitoraMarines HeadquartersMonkey D. LuffyPicaRoger PiratesSanjiSilvers RayleighSkypieaStraw Hat PiratesVergoZoro