One Piece: Oda Officially Reveals Luffy’s Endgame Romantic Partner

by

This article contains spoilers from One Piece‘s Elbaf arc.

The ongoing flashback in “One Piece” storyline, primarily centered around Loki’s life, is captivating fans globally, shedding light on numerous character details like Rocks, Roger, and Whitebeard. Moreover, the creator, Oda, has delved into romantic aspects within the narrative, which has left many pleasantly surprised.

40 years ago, the legendary Kuja Pirates were worshipped like idols, and their impact set in motion a wealth of intriguing relationships for Eiichiro Oda to explore, including that between Rayleigh and Shakky, as well as less fruitful ones such as Gloriosa and Roger. Though these connections are evident, Oda subtly hints at Luffy’s ultimate romantic destiny. With the clues he has dropped thus far, it seems that Luffy may find his endgame with none other than Hancock, the Pirate Empress of Amazon Lily. I, as a fan, can hardly wait to see this play out!

Oda Again Implies Luffy Will End Up With Boa Hancock

Hancock Suffers From Love Sickness

  • Luffy doesn’t want to get married
  • Luffy doesn’t seem interested in anyone

In the world of One Piece, Luffy and Boa Hancock share an unrequited affection towards each other, a romantic dynamic introduced by Oda. However, Oda has previously stated his intention to keep romance out of the Straw Hat Pirates crew. He allows characters to harbor feelings for Luffy, but Luffy himself cannot return their affections because One Piece is not a manga focused on romance. As such, it’s unlikely that Luffy and Hancock will form a romantic relationship in the near future within the storyline. So far, Hancock stands as the only canon romantic interest for Luffy in One Piece.

Is that all? I never say goodbye to people that I wanna meet again! — Luffy to Hancock

The flashback of One Piece’s Loki has sparked intrigue among those anticipating a romantic connection between Luffy and Hancock. Intriguingly, Oda introduced Shakky, who bears a strong resemblance to Hancock. She is the epitome of beauty in her era, mirroring Hancock’s charisma. Moreover, many characters are drawn to Shakky, just as they are to Hancock. However, there is one character who does not reciprocate their affections – Silvers Rayleigh, in the case of Shakky. Surprisingly, the only individual who seems uninterested in her is the one she developed affection for.

It seems quite likely that, much like Shakky and Rayleigh, Luffy and Hancock may find themselves as a couple once Luffy’s adventures come to an end. Despite his current lack of desire for marriage and disinterest in romantic entanglements, the pattern suggests otherwise.

Luffy, promise me you will stay out of trouble? — Boa Hancock

Luffy Doesn’t Need To End Up With Anyone

If He Does, Hancock Is The Only One That Makes Sense

It’s clear that Oda has designed Luffy in such a way that he doesn’t necessarily have to end up with anyone, including Hancock. While there are strong indications and hints from the author suggesting a potential relationship between them, it ultimately depends on what Luffy chooses for himself once his adventure concludes. The ending is flexible and open-ended, depending on Luffy’s own desires.

Both scenarios would suit Luffy’s character well. It’s evident that even if Luffy and Hancock are a couple, Luffy won’t be content with staying put. His lust for adventure knows no bounds, and his love for the seas is unquenchable. Luffy will forever seek adventures across the sea, and it’s probable that Oda will portray any potential romantic relationship between him and Hancock in a manner reminiscent of Rayleigh and Shakky’s relationship.

In just a few days, we’ll be getting our hands on One Piece Chapter 1159! As always, this exciting installment of the series will hit the shelves on Sunday. For Japanese readers, it’s scheduled to arrive at midnight on Monday (Japan Standard Time). But don’t worry if you’re not in Japan – most international fans can expect to read it on August 31st. However, keep in mind that the official release date for One Piece Chapter 1159 is September 7th, 2025. And as a special treat, you can read this chapter for free on Manga Plus!

Read More

2025-09-03 03:34