Unforgettable One Piece Couples That Will Melt Your Heart!

One Piece isn’t primarily about romance, but when it explores love or romantic themes, it creates some of the most touching relationships in anime. Although Eiichiro Oda doesn’t emphasize romance extensively, the bonds between certain characters transcend casual flirting or superficial attraction. From a love that defies destiny, one-sided crushes, to connections that endure despite being apart, One Piece has introduced couples whose tales are indelible in fans’ memories. Consequently, the series presents various relationships that are just as captivating as the quest for the One Piece treasure itself, and it strikes a perfect balance.

7. Zoro And Hiyori

An Unexpected Bond

Zoro’s First Appearance: Episode 1
Hiyori’s First Appearance: Episode 892

In Wano, Zoro, who typically avoids romance, had an unusual connection with Hiyori, a woman who openly admired him. This relationship highlighted a unique chemistry between the two characters. Known for his stern and disciplined nature, Zoro’s interaction with graceful Hiyori was exceptional. Unlike others who often find Zoro intimidating due to his rough exterior, Hiyori felt at ease with him and didn’t hesitate to share a sleeping space with him.

This solitary moment ignited numerous fan debates about their potential romantic bond. Hiyori confided in Zoro to the extent of disclosing her secret identity as the daughter of Kozuki Oden, a revelation she had kept hidden for years out of fear from Orochi. Their mutual trust serves as a cornerstone for any deep relationship. Moreover, they share a significant bond via Enma, the legendary sword that once belonged to Hiyori’s father, Oden. Hiyori placed her faith in Zoro by giving him Enma, symbolizing his role as a guardian of her father’s legacy and connecting him to the Kozuki family lineage. Though not an official couple, Zoro and Hiyori exhibit strong chemistry, trust, and shared history that make them one of the most compelling pairings in One Piece.

6. Monkey D. Luffy And Boa Hancock

The Oblivious Captain And The Empress

Luffy’s First Appearance: Episode 1
Hancock’s First Appearance: Episode 409

The dynamic between Luffy and Hancock, a character from the series, could be described as the most amusing and one-sided romance. Hancock, the powerful ruler of Amazon Lily, developed deep feelings for Luffy following an act of kindness he showed her. A significant turning point was when Luffy defended Hancock and her sisters against past harm inflicted by the Celestial Dragons. However, Luffy remains oblivious to her affection. While romance isn’t high on Luffy’s agenda, Hancock has made concerted efforts – in her unique way – to alter this situation. Though their relationship offers a humorous aspect to One Piece, it is also one of the series’ most powerful and impactful relationships. In fact, Hancock went as far as challenging the World Government on Luffy’s behalf during the Marineford War and allowed him to heal at Amazon Lily post-war.

Hancock has long held the view that no man is worthy of her attention and considers all men to be wicked. Consequently, she has employed her charm and powers derived from her Devil Fruit to control and harm them, bearing the wounds of her past. Yet, Luffy stands apart, for he neither succumbs to her allure, trembles at her power, nor condemns her history. This uniqueness is what sets their bond within the series apart. Moreover, it’s clear that the Empress will be instrumental in aiding Luffy during the impending war as he presses on towards his goal of becoming the Pirate King.

5. Usopp And Kaya

A Love Worth Waiting For

Usopp’s First Appearance: Episode 8
Kaya’s First Appearance: Episode 9

Unlike many other pairs on the list, Usopp and Kaya possess a genuine romantic possibility. Prior to his life as a pirate, Usopp was known more for causing mischief in Syrup Village and spinning tales filled with fabrications. Most villagers found him dislikable, but Kaya saw potential in him and enjoyed his company. She appreciated his stories not because she believed them, but because they brought her pleasure. As a sickly woman, Kaya found happiness in Usopp’s vivid imagination. Despite his tendency to lie, Usopp has always cared for and shielded Kaya.

When Captain Kuro’s plot to kill Kaya surfaced, it was only Usopp who stepped up to save her as others doubted him. Though he couldn’t overpower Kuro and trembled at his presence, Usopp bravely stood firm to shield Kaya. Later, Kaya bestowed the Going Merry upon Usopp when he embarked on his voyage with Luffy and their crew. As the ship neared its end and could sail no longer, Usopp found it difficult to let go of it due to its emotional significance. To him, it was an irreplaceable gift, given by Kaya. In the long run, Usopp and Kaya each brought out the best in one another. Inspired by Usopp’s aspiration to be the bravest sailor on the seas, Kaya chose to study medicine to aid people like him.

4. Kyros And Scarlett

The Princess And The Gladiator

Kyros’s First Appearance: Episode 631
Scarlett’s First Appearance: Episode 650

In contrasting backgrounds, Scarlet hailed from the regal domain of Dressrosa, while Kyros was a formidable gladiator revered for his might. After Kyros attained liberty and joined the noble guard of Dressrosa, Scarlet found herself captivated by him, disregarding his past. Instead of basking in her affluence and prestige within the palace, she opted to establish a family with Kyros. To break free from the royal lifestyle, she orchestrated her own demise, preferring instead a tranquil existence with the man she adored. They bore a child named Rebecca together.

The tranquil lives of Kyros and Scarlet came to an abrupt end as the Donquixote pirates invaded and seized control of Dressrosa. Sugar transformed Kyros into a toy soldier upon seeing him try to shield his daughter, effectively wiping him from everyone’s memory, even his own wife. Scarlet, unaware of Kyros’ existence, continued to run their café for their daughter. However, Scarlett was mortally wounded by Diamante, a member of the Donquixote pirates, while trying to obtain food for her child. Scarlet passed away alone, under the belief that she was all Rebecca had, oblivious to the fact that she was watching over them. Kyros remained devoted to Scarlet’s memory and never found love again. He continued to care for Rebecca, and upon regaining his human form, he provided her with the serenity that Scarlet had always desired for her.

3. Gol D. Roger and Portgas Rouge

A Tragic Love

Gol D Roger’s First Appearance: Episode 1
Rouge’s First Appearance: Episode 460

From my vantage point, their bond, though seldom explored in the series, was unmistakably profound, a love fortified to surmount the seemingly insurmountable. Roger’s life was a thorn in the side of the World Government, and those close to him were marked menaces. Amidst the tumult that enshrouded Roger, there existed someone who cherished him deeply enough to establish a family with him. As Roger grappled with his impending demise, his illness worsening, he entrusted her with the safe delivery of their child, Portgas D. Ace, fully aware of the peril it would bring.

In time, as the World Government pursued Roger’s offspring, she opted to delay the pregnancy for an extended period of twenty months, sacrificing her own comfort to ensure the safety of their child. Instead of abandoning the child, her profound love for Roger and their yet-unborn son compelled her to persevere through the unbearable. Although their love didn’t culminate in a joyful conclusion, it was genuine and significant, as their child grew up to be a pivotal figure in the series, carrying on the legacy of their deep affection even beyond their demise.

2. Sanji And Pudding

The Forgotten Love

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Sanji’s First Appearance: Episode 20
Pudding’s First Appearance: Episode 571

In the Whole Cake Island storyline, it was revealed that Sanji and Pudding’s relationship served as a strategic alliance between the Vinsmoke and Charlotte families. The two were essentially used as pieces in their ambitious scheme to join forces, consolidating their powerful bloodlines. At first, Pudding portrayed herself as a gentle and affectionate fiancée, causing Sanji to believe she genuinely cared for him.

Yet, Pudding intends to assassinate Sanji during their wedding day to appease her mother, Big Mom. However, everything shifted when Sanji praised her third eye, an action no one had ever done before. Growing up, Pudding was constantly ridiculed for her third eye and resorted to harshness and deceit as self-protection mechanisms. But when Sanji deemed her eye beautiful and accepted her, she found herself falling in love with him.

At their wedding, she weeps due to being conflicted between her existing emotions and her newly developed feelings for Sanji. In the end, she defies her family by aiding Sanji and the Straw Hats in fleeing Whole Cake Island. What makes their tales poignant is that when Sanji fled, Pudding took all the recollections of their love to soften the blow for him. This event solidified their relationship as one of the most compelling in the series. Although Sanji can’t recall, fans are aware that Pudding still harbors affection for him. Additionally, Blackbeard has imprisoned Pudding, suggesting there’s a chance their story with Sanji might continue, and they could meet again in the future.

1. Kozuki Oden And Toki

A Love That Defied Time

Oden’s First Appearance: Episode 910
Toki’s First Appearance: Episode 893

800 years prior to Oden, there lived a woman named Toki who was in possession of the Devil Fruit called Toki Toki no Mi. This fruit granted her the ability to leap through time, but not backwards. She’d spent her life traversing history and the annals of time until she finally crossed paths with Oden and married him. Together they had two children, Momonosuke and Hiyori, and lived a contented life together. Toki often accompanied Oden on his voyage across the Grand Line, for she comprehended his aspirations and the significance of his journey to him, thus never hindering him in his endeavors.

In the trial by fire that was Orochi and Kaido’s conquest of Wano, Oden, who had spent years braving insults and giving everything up for Wano’s liberation, stood alongside Toki. Despite being deceived and condemned to death, Toki had the power to leap across eras but chose instead to perish in the same age as her beloved man. Instead, she dispatched Momonosuke and some of the Nine Red Scabbards into the future for 20 years to keep Oden’s vision alive.

2025-03-02 02:35