One Piece: Oda Reveals The Most Important Characters In The Last Arc

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

Summary

  • One Piece’s Final Saga features the most important characters, including Straw Hat Pirates and rivals like Blackbeard, Buggy, and Shanks.
  • Among the key players highlighted by Oda are members of the Revolutionary Army, such as Dragon and Sabo, who will have significant roles.
  • The Marines also play a crucial role with characters like Sakazuki and Kuzan, hinting at potential conflicts with Luffy in the upcoming arcs.

Progress on One Piece’s Final Saga is going well, even though creator Oda has barely touched upon it so far. Nevertheless, each new development brings fans one step nearer to the conclusion. The Egghead arc served as a powerful reminder that One Piece will be more thrilling than ever before, and Oda is giving us a sneak peek into what lies ahead in this part of the storyline.

Via the character of Vegapunk, author Eiichiro Oda showcases significant figures in what he terms as the “climactic arc” of One Piece, and there certainly are many. These characters have been gradually developed by Oda over years, and now it’s their turn to make an impact in one way or another.

How Oda Has Already Set Up The Most Important One Piece Characters

Without a doubt, when thinking about pivotal characters in any given arc within “One Piece”, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately spring to mind. It’s indisputable that they will play a significant and thrilling part throughout the Final Saga of “One Piece”. Among them, their captain, Luffy, is undeniably the most crucial figure. Indeed, without Luffy, there would be no “One Piece” at all.

In addition to Luffy, there are other significant characters introduced by Oda in the Final Saga who might take you by surprise. Among Luffy’s rivals, it turns out there are more members of the Four Emperors sailing the seas, and each one has been given special attention. Aside from Luffy, Blackbeard, Buggy, and Shanks are also crucial figures in this grand finale. Their actions will determine the course of the world as they see fit, creating much anticipation among fans about what lies ahead for these unforgettable characters.

The Revolutionary Army and That Holy Knights Stand Out

Indeed, during the climactic chapters of One Piece, both the Straw Hat Pirates and the Yonko crews certainly take center stage. However, it’s also crucial to remember that there are other characters who Oda believes will be pivotal. Similar to Shanks, these characters have had limited screen time thus far, and they belong to the Revolutionary Army. It’s no secret among fans that Monkey D. Dragon, the current leader of this faction, has a significant role to play, given his influential position.

Apart from him, there’s also Sabo, a character whose significance in the story’s current phase is highly anticipated by fans. Given that the Revolutionary Army is engaging with the Holy Knights, it’s only logical that characters associated with this faction will have crucial roles to play as well. Oda hinted that Shamrock and Garling are likely to hold significant importance in future events.

The Marines Are Always In The Mix

Despite the Marines not receiving as much focus as the Holy Knights thus far, it’s clear they will become significant players in the story. Oda has emphasized Sakazuki, suggesting he will be a major antagonist later on. Sakazuki is joined by Kuzan, a former Navy Admiral, whose role is yet to be revealed. Additionally, Koby, another Marine, is part of the Sword and fans anticipate his objective is to thwart Luffy’s quest for the One Piece.

To wrap things up, Oda has also unveiled one more character in this storyline, and that’s Imu. Readers are eagerly anticipating the full revelation of Imu, and it won’t be long until the focus shifts entirely towards them, as we move through more arcs.

According to Oda, it appears that certain characters will have significant roles in Elbaf and throughout the Final Saga. Regardless of fan opinions, Oda has hinted at who the main characters in the upcoming One Piece saga will be. It remains to be seen if they’ll all appear together or if their importance will unfold through battles, but the upcoming One Piece conflicts are expected to be nothing short of extraordinary.

One Piece Chapter 1146 will be released this week, specifically on Sunday, as per the regular schedule. In Japan, it will become available at 12AM JST on Monday, but for most international readers, they can expect to read it on April 20. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1146 is set for April 20, 2025. Excitingly, fans can enjoy reading this chapter for free on Manga Plus.

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2025-04-13 23:35