Luffy and Nami’s Secret Romance

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece.

Summary

  • One Piece In Love spinoff features Luffy and Nami in a romantic relationship.
  • The spin-off is considered official by Eiichiro Oda, but it is not canon to the main series.
  • Oda reiterates that there will be no romance among the Straw Hat Pirates in the official story.

In essence, “One Piece” is an action-packed shonen series that incorporates aspects of romance, although it primarily revolves around adventure rather than romantic relationships. However, within the universe of “One Piece,” there exist numerous captivating pairs.

To this point in the One Piece series, no romantic relationship among the Straw Hat Pirates’ crew members has been officially acknowledged. Nonetheless, some enthusiasts speculate that the latest One Piece spin-off may suggest a budding romance between Luffy and Nami.

One Piece’s Official Spin-Off “One Piece In Love”

The Characters Named Luffy and Nami Are in Love

One Piece, renowned as the best-selling manga ever produced, boasts an impressive collection of over 1140 chapters so far, with no sign of ending. Given its massive popularity and extensive length, it’s not surprising to learn that this series has spawned several spin-offs.

Some enthusiasts may be familiar with a relatively new spinoff of One Piece, titled One Piece In Love. This manga debuted in June 2018, created by Mangaka Daiki Ihara. Although the series is still ongoing, it has temporarily paused as its creator works on another project. However, rumors suggest that it will resume publication soon, so fans can eagerly anticipate its return.

This series has drawn greater interest due to its recent anime adaptation, which is currently ongoing and will conclude on April 5th – the same day as the official return of One Piece anime. The episodes are available on YouTube for viewing by all, providing a way for fans to spend time until the original anime resumes.

This past week, I came across a fascinating update from the creator of the original One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda himself. He shared some exciting news with fans, stating that “One Piece in Love” is now officially recognized as a spin-off series within the One Piece universe. Here’s the direct quote from our mangaka:

The anime titled ‘One Piece: In Love’ is now airing! Don’t miss out on this hilarious and wild adventure! It’s a genuine spin-off, as confirmed by its creator, Eiichiro Oda.”

“One Piece fans, get ready for ‘One Piece: In Love’, an outrageously funny and action-packed spin-off of your favorite anime series, created by Eiichiro Oda himself!

It’s intriguing to learn that Oda labels this as an official spin-off, especially given that the characters in the anime bear the same names as those in Oda’s original series but appear differently. However, what has piqued fans’ curiosity following Oda’s announcement is a romantic angle between Luffy and Nami in the spin-off titled “One Piece in Love“. This development has sparked speculation among fans as to whether this could be a hint towards a possible romantic relationship between Luffy and Nami in the main series. After all, the duo of Luffy and Nami has long been popular among the fandom.

Does This Mean Luffy x Nami is Canon?

The Ship Isn’t Canon

Although One Piece: In Love is officially recognized by Oda, it doesn’t affect the main storyline since he has no influence over its plot. Essentially, this spin-off is a humorous take on the original series. Oda has made it clear that there will be no romantic relationships among the Straw Hats, a stance he reinforced during the production of One Piece Live Action. If we consider the Straw Hats as a family, then Luffy and Nami would be siblings rather than lovers.

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2025-04-03 16:09