Oda Drops Shocking News About Luffy’s Mysterious Mom!

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Final Saga.

Summary

Oda has not revealed Luffy’s mom yet
Oda hinted that Luffy’s mom is alive
Luffy’s mom likely to play a crucial role in the Final Saga

As the epic tale of “One Piece” approaches its closing chapter, fans are confident that renowned mangaka Oda will certainly unravel some of the story’s most intriguing enigmas. Among these mysteries lies the question about Luffy’s immediate family, as it has been established that he lived with his siblings Sabo and Ace at Mt. Colubo in the Goa Kingdom, under the care of Dadan. However, it’s also evident that Luffy possesses a unique familial lineage all his own.

In other words, Oda has revealed that Luffy’s father is the head of the Revolutionary Army, yet the identity of Luffy’s mother remains a mystery. However, there are hints suggesting that she might appear in the Final Saga. Previously, Oda has given some clues about her, implying that she will likely play a role in the storyline at some point.

The Mystery Of Luffy’s Mother

Oda Has Never Revealed Luffy’s Mom
Fans Don’t Know If She’s Alive

In the world of “One Piece,” Luffy is arguably one of the most laid-back characters, not overly concerned with knowing his origins, specifically whether he has a mom and dad or not. However, curiosity among fans regarding Luffy’s family is quite different. For years, fans have speculated about who Luffy’s parents are, particularly his mother. Although Eiichiro Oda revealed one of Luffy’s parents long ago, Dragon being one of them, the identity of his mother remains a mystery. So far, there’s been no indication from Oda that Luffy’s mother is still alive or that any details about her will be revealed soon.

Dad? I have a dad? I had no idea. — Luffy

It’s almost certain that the creator of One Piece, Oda, will eventually unveil all aspects of Luffy’s family to the fans. This includes a detailed history for Dragon and potentially showing Luffy’s mother as well. Whether she is alive or not remains unknown, but Oda has shown flexibility in this regard given his past comments about Luffy’s mom.

Oda’s Comments On Luffy’s Mom

Oda Thinks Luffy’s Mom Is Alive

Though not much is known about Luffy’s mom, the creator of One Piece has been asked about her many times. In one instance, he decided to answer truthfully, giving fans a glimmer of hope that she might still be living. Here’s Oda’s take on her:

Inquiry: Could you describe Luffy’s mother? Was she attractive? What became of her? Did she pass away while Luffy was still an infant?

Oda: I think she’s alive. I’m still thinking hard about this. [Laughs]

If she is present in the narrative, she will be portrayed as a stern and formidable woman, with no hint of beauty associated with her. She sports the classic hairstyle of a middle-aged woman, permed. As for Nico Robin’s family backstory, it was my first time depicting a blood relative in a character’s memory. Prior to this, I had only drawn characters who were called ‘mother’, but not necessarily their biological offspring. This includes Chopper, who is addressed as a son despite not being related by blood. To emphasize the point, I included a note suggesting that family can extend beyond blood relations.

According to Oda’s remarks, it seems he has an approximate image of Luffy’s mom’s character. It is quite plausible that Luffy doesn’t know her because there’s a strong reason behind this, as suggested by the Kuma flashback. Dragon believes a child is a parent’s vulnerability, which might explain why both Dragon and his mother have kept Luffy at a distance. There’s a possibility that Luffy’s mom belongs to the Revolutionary Army, though this likelihood appears to be slim.

Will Luffy’s Mom Finally Show Up?

The Final Saga Is The Perfect Stage

Even though Luffy’s mother hasn’t made an appearance in the story so far, it’s a given among fans that Oda will depict her during the Final Saga. As we delve into Monkey D. Dragon’s past, which is the focus of the story, details about his life, including his time with the Navy, his connection to the Revolutionary Army, and even his relationship with the enigmatic woman who gave birth to Luffy, will undoubtedly be unveiled.

Beyond this point, it’s entirely at Oda’s discretion whether he’ll assign a significant role to her or not. However, considering the significance of Luffy’s mother, it’s only natural for her to play a crucial part in the narrative.

In just a few days, you’ll be able to get your hands on One Piece chapter 1146! Most of us will find it available on Sunday, April 20th worldwide (since it’s released in Japan at 12AM JST on Monday). If you’re an avid reader like me, you can access the chapter for free through Manga Plus. Enjoy the adventure!

2025-04-11 23:35