One Piece: These Devil Fruits Have Strictly Better Counterparts

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Summary

  • Some Devil Fruit powers in One Piece overlap, with one version being strictly superior to the other in abilities and power.
  • Examples include the Ton-Ton Fruit vs. Kilo-Kilo Fruit, Ice-Ice Fruit vs. Snow-Snow Fruit, Arms-Arms Fruit vs. Dice-Dice Fruit, and Magma-Magma Fruit vs. Flame-Flame Fruit.
  • While showcasing creativity, having similar powers creates mirrors between characters in One Piece, leading to interesting comparisons.

As a longtime fan of One Piece and someone who has followed the series since its early days, I must say that the show’s creators have done an excellent job of creating unique Devil Fruit abilities that often reflect the characters’ personalities and skills. While some might argue that having similar powers can be seen as lazy, I believe it adds a layer of depth to the storytelling by inviting comparison between characters.

One Piece showcases some of the most imaginative powers in anime through its unique Devil Fruit system. At first, these abilities might appear somewhat ordinary, but with clever application and intriguing tactics, Devil Fruit powers result in thrilling battle sequences. Across the vast One Piece universe, there are numerous Devil Fruits, offering a nearly limitless variety for exciting and innovative combat scenarios.

In the world of One Piece, since there are many types of Devil Fruits, it’s inevitable that some powers may share similarities. There can be slight differences, but occasionally, one power from an overlapping pair stands out as significantly stronger than the other in most aspects.

Devil Fruits That Are Strictly Better In One Piece

Same Ability But Better

To consider one Devil Fruit as a counterpart to another, they should primarily share similar ability sets. If one fruit possesses an excessive number of additional powers, it’s not accurate to classify them as the same. For instance, Monet’s Snow-Snow Fruit and Brook’s Revive-Revive Fruit both have ice abilities, but Brook’s fruit has too many other skills for a direct comparison.

Machvise’s Ton-Ton Fruit And Mikita’s Kilo-Kilo Fruit

Tons Of Weight

One of the easiest comparisons between Devil Fruits in the entire One Piece world would have to go to Machvise’s Ton-Ton Fruit and Mikita’s Kilo-Kilo Fruit. Both Devil Fruits give the user the ability to change their body weight, allowing them to drastically increase their weight in order to fall on enemies and crush foes. However, the Ton-Ton Fruit, a Devil Fruit that would be perfect for Garp, lets the user increase their body weight in a measurement of metric tons, while the max weight of the Kilo-Kilo Fruit is only 10,000 kilograms, making it an all-around inferior choice. Though the Kilo-Kilo Fruit can make the user lighter as well, this isn’t enough to make it stand out from the Ton-Ton Fruit.

In fact, it’s been established that some devil fruits possess superior abilities. At this point in time, these are primarily divided into four sets: the Ton-Ton Fruit versus the Kilo-Kilo Fruit, the Ice-Ice Fruit versus the Snow-Snow Fruit, the Arms-Arms Fruit versus the Dice-Dice Fruit, and the Magma-Magma Fruit versus the Flame-Flame Fruit. (Oda’s words)

Kuzan’s Ice-Ice Fruit And Monet’s Snow-Snow Fruit

Ice Is Stronger Than Snow

From my perspective, I’m about to delve into a comparison between Monet’s Snow-Snow Fruit and Kuzan’s Ice-Ice Fruit, both being Logia Type Devil Fruits that specialize in cold-based assaults against adversaries through the manipulation of ice and water. While Monet’s fruit packs a punch, Kuzan’s fruit can essentially replicate all the capabilities of the Snow-Snow Fruit, and to top it off, it offers even more potent ice attacks for enhanced destructive power.

Baby 5’s Arms-Arms Fruit And Daz Bonez Dice-Dice Fruit

A Sword Versus An Arsenal

Returning to the Dressrosa Arc of One Piece, we encounter the next Devil Fruits: Daz Bonez’s Dice-Dice Fruit and Baby 5’s Arms-Arms Fruit. Both fruits grant the user the power to transform into a weapon, but it’s unfortunate that Daz Bonez’s fruit can only convert his body parts into blades. In contrast, Baby 5 can transform herself not just into weapons, but into an entire collection of practical weaponry.

Akainu’s Magma-Magma Fruit And Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit

Magma Burns Out Flames

Following along, it’s worth noting the comparison between Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit and Akainu’s Magma-Magma Fruit, even though they might not seem like equivalent counterparts at first glance. Much like Kuzan and Monet, their Devil Fruit abilities share a common theme – heat. However, when it comes to sheer intensity of heat and destructive power, Akainu’s Magma-Magma Fruit surpasses Ace’s flames significantly. Despite Ace being an exceptional user of his Devil Fruit, Akainu’s magma can effortlessly slice through flames, as it burns hotter and even smothers them.

Gladius’ Pop-Pop Fruit And Gem’s Bomb-Bomb Fruit

More Explosions

Ultimately, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Gladius’ Pop-Pop Fruit seems significantly more powerful than Gem’s Bomb-Bomb Fruit. While the former can only make inanimate objects explode, the latter causes the user’s own body parts to detonate. However, when considering destructive potential and versatility, Gladius’ ability to blow up inorganic items effectively mimics the explosive power of the Bomb-Bomb Fruit, making it a probable upgrade in terms of utility and strength. In essence, Gladius’ fruit can destroy almost anything, including his own clothes, which is nearly identical to the advantage offered by Gem’s fruit.

Moreover, possessing a great skill doesn’t automatically signify a character’s power. No single skill ensures success in a fight.

Among the numerous exceptional Devil Fruits in the world of One Piece, these are the ones that truly shine, catching my attention the most. While some might argue that their similar powers are repetitive, I find that they often serve to draw parallels between characters, encouraging comparisons and making for an intriguing dynamic. In the grand scheme, it’s always fascinating to witness how a previously underused ability can be transformed with the acquisition of a more powerful Devil Fruit.

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2024-12-15 19:05