One Piece: Oda Might Have Officially Revealed The Real Name Of Joy Boy

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

In the expansive realm of “One Piece,” an abundance of enigmas remain unresolved, even as the narrative ventures into its Final Saga. Yet, the dedicated followers of this epic are well-aware that the Final Saga will serve to address numerous questions and bring clarity to the plot as Oda gradually reveals each mystery. Currently, one of the most intriguing puzzles for “One Piece” enthusiasts revolves around the enigmatic figure known as Joy Boy.

In the Post-Time Skip of “One Piece,” fans are still acquainted with little information about this character, including his actual name. Although Eiichiro Oda has disclosed intriguing details such as his participation in the Void Century war and his Devil Fruit abilities, he has remained secretive about his personal background, which is unusual. However, it seems that Oda could have unveiled the true identity of Joy Boy, potentially revealing himself to be Davy D. Jones.

Joy Boy’s Real Name Might Be Davy D. Jones

Joy Boy Was The First Pirate

  • Joy Boy Was Likely A Buccaneer
  • The Davy Family Might Also Be Buccaneers

Fans of One Piece are well-versed in the fact that the character Davy Jones once lived in the world, during the time known as the Void Century. He was initially introduced in the storyline during the Long Ring Long Land arc, but gained more prominence during the Elbaf arc of One Piece. Initially, it was believed that Davy Jones and Joy Boy were separate entities, and this might still be true. However, fresh information provided by Oda has sparked intrigue among fans. Most recently, Oda hinted that the Davy Clan could possibly be a band of Buccaneers. This implies that all members of the Davy family, such as Rocks and Teach, may have Buccaneer lineage in their blood.

Who are you Joy Boy? Who are you apologizing to? — Nico Robin

It’s not hard to deduce that Joy Boy, much like many spectators, likely hails from the ranks of the Buccaneers himself. This assumption stems from his distinct appearance; his hat is oversized for a human yet too petite for a Giant or Ancient Giant. Moreover, there’s no record of him being born in a Giant nation. The fact that Joy Boy and Davy D. Jones, the renowned pirate from the Void Century, both share this Buccaneer identity certainly stirs up many intriguing questions.

Joy Boy Could Be The Ancestor Of Teach

Joy Boy Could’ve Been Misunderstood

It seems quite plausible that the characters we know as Joy Boy and Davy Jones could be referring to the same individual. The term “Joy Boy” is actually a title, not a name. At present, Luffy holds

I’ll be keeping an eye out this week for the latest installment of One Piece! As always, it’s set to release on Sunday, but for those in Japan, you’ll find it at 12AM JST on Monday. Mark your calendars, as the official date is September 14, 2025. Excitingly, fans can read this chapter free of charge on Manga Plus!

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2025-09-13 13:34