Shanks

[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] “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】Big Mom Is Insanely Strong, Kaido Is Immortal — So What About Shanks?

Japanese fans brutally debate One Piece’s strongest characters. Kaido’s immortality, Big Mom’s defense, Whitebeard’s decline, and why Shanks’ hype didn’t convince everyone.

2026.01.11

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[One Piece] “Devil Fruit Users Can’t Swim” — So How Did Shanks Become a Yonko? Japanese Fans Tear the Logic Apart

If Devil Fruit users can’t swim, pirates should avoid them — so how did Shanks become a Yonko? Japanese One Piece fans dissect the contradictions, theories, and hidden narrative intent.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Did Shanks Really Lose His Arm on Purpose to Teach Luffy the Fear of the Sea?

Did Shanks really sacrifice his arm on purpose to teach Luffy the fear of the sea? A 2018 Japanese fan thread debates Haki, the Sea King, and Shanks’ true intentions.

2026.01.10

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[One Piece] Shanks Is Way Too Broken — Former Roger Pirate, Mihawk Rival, and Even the Gorosei Listen to Him

Why do Japanese One Piece fans treat Shanks as already Pirate King tier? From Roger’s crew to stopping wars and meeting the Gorosei, this 2018 thread breaks it down.

2026.01.10

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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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[One Piece] Oda Reveals Luffy & Ace at 40 and 60 — Japanese Fans React With Shock, Jokes, and Unease

Eiichiro Oda revealed what Luffy and Ace might look like at 40 and 60. Japanese fans reacted with shock, jokes, and discomfort — especially toward Luffy’s future.

2026.01.06

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[One Piece] “Mihawk Went All the Way to the Weakest Sea Just to Farm Noobs?” — Japanese Fans Roast Hawk-Eye’s East Blue Trip

Japanese fans debate why Mihawk went to the weakest sea, questioning early One Piece power logic, bounties, and later retcons.

2026.01.04

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[One Piece] “It’s Just a Little Spilled Sake” — Why Shanks Didn’t Get Mad, and Why Fans Still Argue About It

Japanese One Piece fans debate Shanks’ famous “spilled sake” scene, power scaling issues, and whether making him a Yonko was a narrative mistake.

2026.01.03

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