New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. you see, at mf arc, when shanks came, mihawk didnt want to involved anymore as if he respected shanks and know what can he do because he already know how shanks fighting style is, even with one arm, he still strong, he is yonkou after all. Hi Guys!, I was always stuck and wondering why did Shanks lose his arm by a mere monster? It was the last film directed by producer-director William Castle. I promise you that I will come back to see you and our child. He also wanted to have Nami as the first crewmate, so he likely had her backstory with Arlong planned. He would sacrifice his arm and quietly console Luffy, because he cared about Luffy that much. Shanks crew is very much powerful in their terms but the Red Hair Pirates number might be very less than other Yonko Crews. Sanji | Leo, Royalties Oda rarely ever introduces things and never follows up on them. These authors aren't 300 IQ chessmasters. Oda's been thinking about the Yonko (and therefore an end-game Shanks) before the story even began. Irl answer is that his editor thought there had to be something interesting in the first chapter. I think it actively reduces the impact of his "It's just an arm" speech. No, with this being Luffy's dream, surpassing Shanks is an end-game goal. Thread starter AllKnowingShinobi; Start date Dec 4, 2016; AllKnowingShinobi Active member. We can make out that he was strong from the start of the Series itself. What if one of those tales was about how Shank’s ancestor got saved by a certain “D.”? Let me explain. 1. Shanks is one of the most laid back characters in the world of One Piece, preferring to take his time as he and his crew travels around the world rather than rushing from one place to another. Which adds to Shank's status, and almost certainly means he's a strong individual. I disagree that Oda didn't have Haki in mind in the beginning. Shanks is not cruel like many other pirate captains, nor does he rule over his crew with fear to gain respect. That already happened. Shanks sacrificed his arm for the New Generation of Pirates. He almost drowned and then was almost eaten due to picking a fight he didn't need to; how could it not? Oda Reveals The Real Reason Why Shanks Lost An Arm, Dragon Ball Super Episode 122 Leaked Images, Winners of 2017 Tokyo Anime Awards Announced, Top 20 Most Recommended Crunchyroll Anime Series 2021, Gintama Anime Movie Announced For Early 2021 Release, Top 10 Sexiest Sadism Hentai Anime That Will Invoke Your Inner Demon, 10 Best Harem/ Ecchi Anime That You Should Definitely Watch in 2021 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Top 15 Best Ecchi Romance Anime of 2020 All Time, Top 50 Best Movies of The Decade To Watch On Netflix In 2021, One Piece Chapter 1000 Spoilers Part 1: Title Leaked ‘Strawhat Luffy’. He says. It speaks more about the “why” he did it instead of “what” the action was. ). People like Nekomamushi and Queen aren't on a different level if you give their arm back. Plot. 1 Joe Maya Well-Known Member. If Mihawk is such a tough obstacle for Zoro, then Shanks is likely one for Luffy. This played on Oda’s mind, and thus he decided to make some changes. But I don't think Shanks would deliberately lose a arm just to teach Luffy a lesson. Jan 18, 2020 #5 He knows he will have to give his hat and arm for an idiot messiah, get surpassed by his sword rival and then get violated by Teach . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Shanks's Haki was garbage 12 years ago when fought mihawk. Shanks become Yonko, entirely different level after losing his arm. Not only for him, but also for the people he's trying to protect (which he wanted to do by confronting Higuma). First thing is the time of scarring. Later, when Shanks was talking with Whitebeard, he explained that it was a bet. In that same chapter, Luffy easily oneshots the Sea King. Merely 10-20 chapters later is underwater combat with Fishmen, and humans can still fight and win underwater. All this means Shanks is too strong, as a character meant to be in the endgame from the beginning. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sotaku is your anime news & entertainment website. Today’s post is titled Red Hair Shanks One Piece.He is the guy we all probably love and respect. Dec 19, 2020 #22. Shanks bet his arm on the new Era. See: a.mfcdn.net/store/manga/106/52-506.0/compressed/i017.jpg – Chen Orihara Oct 5 '15 at 13:32 And how he got there for in that instant to save Luffy? Unlike Kaido, who apparently has natural scales that won't let him be killed, Shanks seems to just be a regular human like Garp and Mihawk. Of course it would. AU $12.13. Not really a fan of this explanation, I think to say he did it on purpose is just too much. We have possible clues about Shanks lineage in the same talk between … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Shanks came to save him again but was attacked by a monster of the sea, which ate his left arm. I dont understand..? Shank's defining trait is his Conqueror's Haki. Yes? Everyone’s favourite Red Haired Pirate lost an arm because the story wasn’t interesting enough at that point. The Reason Why Shanks Lost An Arm. And we still don't know the exact meaning of that straw hat. I personally liked this idea. Oda couldn’t think of anything better than Shanks making a sacrifice, which is often the case in the world of Anime. If you look at that episode, Shanks used Haki on the seaking to make it back down (all he did was look at it with that look in his eye). It also makes no sense imo, because: If Shanks didn't lose his arm back then, would have Luffy been psychologically affected by the accident ? Anime and Manga - Other Titles This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards. Combined with the foreshadowing he wanted to do of Luffy's own CoC in Loguetown's canon Novel, it's not too much of a stretch to say he used Conqueror's Haki in the first chapter. I think you’d be hard pressed to ever find Oda saying he didn’t lose anything. Think this shows he was once EVEN stronger, or had the potential to be even better, but chose to give that up for some kid. We get to see the power of the World's Strongest Swordsman in Chapter 51. Regular. In Episode 1 when Luffy BTFO'd the Sea King that nommed on Shanks arm. From the East Blue to the New World, anything related to the world of One Piece belongs here! If he does he will just be attracting attention, to his un-born child. If you want discussion, please sort the subreddit by New. He was the one who inspired Luffy to become a Pirate. Maybe he had such faith in Luffy he didn't care if he lost his arm, and when rushing to save him he cared more about keeping Luffy safe than himself. It taught him that being reckless, even if it is for a good reason, is a dangerous thing. Also, I disagree with him referring to it as a "bet" somehow meaning it was on purpose. You're spot on, he placed a bet on the new age. Also, if his CoB is so strong, why could he not make it unconscious? You walk over to where he climbed and take his hand, setting a foot on a box, getting ready to climb out, but he just pulls and lifts you. They're human beings writing series that span decades. “I said,” Buggy repeats just as they reach another hallway of cells, his eyes landing on a redheaded man in the first one, locking gazes with him for a fraction of a second before fixing his sight on the massive tatoo on Firefist’s back instead. I think the idea that Shanks didn’t get any weaker without his arm comes from people misinterpreting an Oda quote. Too bad he's still reckless as fuck, even post-ts and even post-zoro telling him not to be reckless during punk hazard. Fact is making an important character lose an arm to save someone is a strong emotional statement and keeps the reader involved in the story. "How can someone Yonkou level lose an arm to a fish?!" [Theory] Shanks arm. You have entered an incorrect email address! but, i would likely to say shanks is stronger than mihawk. This doesn't mean he's already stronger than Shanks. However, one thing that he struggled to replicate was Shanks' humility, as he didn't understand why Shanks would let some mountain … The last One, Decision stage. Reborn ~~Inglorious Bastards~~. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. To top all that, he even stopped the war of the best by just making his appearance there(!! Mime Marcel Marceau, in his first major film role, plays the titular Malcolm Shanks. Additionally, he was super interested in Shanks hat, not just interested, but kind of obsessed. Despite all that, Shanks has already played a very important role in Luffy’s journey towards becoming the Pirate King. All of which is to say: shit happens. If Shanks didn't lose his arm back then, would have Luffy been psychologically affected by the accident ? Top 50 Best Movies of The Decade To Watch On Netflix... Top 30 Dark Anime Series List [Best Recommendations], Top 16 Best Anime About Mafia, Yakuza & Gangsters, The Top 20 Must-See Japanese Animation Movies of All Time. It was a wake-up call to the harsh reality of the sea, and it also gave him a prime motivation - that if Luffy didn't at least try, then his hero would have suffered for no … Just because the Sea King was overall weak doesn't mean it couldn't have enough bite strength to take off the arm of a strong man who isn't focused at all on his own personal well-being. I'll get you out." We know by fact (source : Vivre Cards) that Shanks was a yonko already when he lost his arm to the sea king. It taught him that being reckless, even if it is for a good reason, is a dangerous thing. Worthy of note is that… Have people on this sub never heard of figurative language or something. I think losing an arm was also a way for Shanks to affect Luffy's vision of life and the world : you can't go out to the sea and live an adventure on your own if you can't even survive a sea monster attack. From a story point of view, Shanks losing his arm for Luffy is part of the reason why Luffy turned around and took himself and adventuring so seriously. He taught Luffy to fiercely value those bonds, to risk life and limb for them. Why Shanks gave up his arm.-0-0-0- The Red Hair pirates were finally sailing away from their final stop at Foosha Village, leaving behind events that would have repercussions that would shake the world in the years to come. What's with the downvotes in this thread? I feel like we're in the minority on this, but I do think Shanks lost his arm to teach Luffy something. Oda wanted to introduce Fishmen at Chapter 3, which means the concept of humans being strong enough to fight them underwater was likely there (like Sanji and Kuroobi). That’s right! Would you really want your hero to carve out your future by tricking you into thinking you cost him his arm? We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the anime & manga industry.You can also enjoy articles & reviews on manga, cosplay, anime games,otaku lifestyle and more! Shanks' quote here helped stir Luffy from such a reputation. Initially, Oda had no intention that Shanks lost his arm, but after an editor told him that the story was not interesting enough, Oda decided to cut his arm off. This sub is mostly an echo chamber, so if you say something outside the pinned theory thread that speaks critically of One Piece, generally, people don’t like that. Die Holder Sizes. Not everything is planned out from day 1. Luffy is in the middle of the ocean and Shanks mysteriously finds his exact location right on time, could be written as a do or die scenario where he chose to put all his haki in speed rather than defend himself. Why does everyone say Shanks has the best CoA (like an armor)? In the Viz Manga, 4Kids and Funimation dubs, it is called the Gum-Gum Fruit, \"gum\" being a soft, cohesive substance designed for chewing, with elastic properties. There is no way a Sea King could ever take his arm like that, unless he said he let it happen. cuz shanks tells white beard at one point that he had put bet/faith or watever in the east blue for the new era, when talking bout his lost arm. Initially, Oda had no intention that Shanks lost his arm, but after an editor told him that the story was not interesting enough, Oda decided to cut his arm off. He said something along the lines of “Shanks is still incredibly powerful without his arm”, and took that to mean he’s at full strength. We also know that losing his arm has not weakened him. Strength 2 Pints: Shanks : Akainu: 1 P: 1 P: Shanks Vs Akainu. Am I the only one who think that it is definitely not ? Monet. All rights reserved. Arlong has stronger teeth than Lord of the Coast, but Luffy didn't lose an arm. And finally, Oda wanted to put this in the manga, but he put it into the canon Loguetown Novel: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnePiece/comments/7dwrft/did_oda_always_planned_haki_or_was_it_added_only/dq0xeal/. But it is certainly VERY precious to Shanks. One Piece would’ve been a lot different if Shanks hadn’t done what he did. Luffy has always admired Shanks and is quick to both model the man's look and philosophies. I think Shanks was so concerned about saving Luffy that became his first goal, to the end that he gave up his arm. Shanks had that scar even before he met Luffy 12 years ago at Fyusha village. The fact that Shanks lost his arm has nothing to do with his strength. So, Shanks’ arm was used as a way to get fans hooked on One Piece. OP might celebrate insane strength and durability, but it's still a series where we have the quote "Human beings are fragile". If you've just set sail with the Straw Hat Pirates, be wary of spoilers on this subreddit! Even Shanks is not in his ship he showed some of his power on the crew of the strongest man in the world and this gives us a proof on his power. That sacrifice was made to hopefully bring order (luffy). Not only for him, but also for the people he's trying to protect (which he wanted to do by confronting Higuma). You sit on your knees next to him, he wraps an arm around your waist and pulls you closer. The rubber boy has taken several decisions which could have resulted in his , and the crew's demise. Newt looks back to you and gets down on his knees and bends over the box, holding out his hand for you to take. https://www.reddit.com/r/OnePiece/comments/7dwrft/did_oda_always_planned_haki_or_was_it_added_only/dq0xeal/. Joyboy gave his arm to save Shank’s ancestor and later on Shank’s family was partially responsible for the fall of Joyboy and his homeland. Luffy likely will avoid seeking out Shanks until he feels he can actually challenge Shanks for the worth of learning how to get to Raftal. Shanks gave a boring vibe, and the story just didn’t seem as appealing to him. Dec 19, 2020 #22. So even if it was a plot hole, in the end it doesn’t matter, because Luffy still learned an important lesson about being a pirate. © 2013-2020 Sotaku.com. Before giving it, he wanted to strengthen his link with Luffy. You could also explain it away (if you had to) by giving him a scene where he spends all of his haki searching the entire country at light speed or something. That’s not all. Shanks wrapped his arms around her, "I will get a bigger crew I promise this and then I will come back. Everyone’s favourite Red Haired Pirate lost an arm because the story wasn’t interesting enough at that point. They feel ashamed for this act and some of Shanks family members split off and started to live among humans. Shanks is a relatively tall man (just under two meters), well-built, tan-complexioned, and in the prime of his mid-adulthood. The problem is people think of it as a "plot hole" because their so obsessed with power tiers. It might be a (big) part of the reason why Shanks passed his hat on to Luffy. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. First off how can people not see that as being incredibly manipulative? And he already knew he wanted to have Yonko from the start. The Yonkou are strong but they aren't gods (which is kind of the point of these last few arcs: revealing both their immense strengths but also their fundamental weaknesses). Cookies help us deliver our Services. If he had it, then I dont think a normal Sea King could even bruise him, let alone rip off his arm. This is the best comment I've seen on this. Shiba D. Inu SOLDIER 1st Class. Which he did. All images are copyrighted to their respective owners. Now his Haki is on a different level, he improved it in 6 years after, to not to make the same mistake again. Shanks has been established as a very important character to the story of One Piece, but that wasn’t always the case. why Shanks why JUST after Roger came back from laugh tail why he cried the foreshadow is clear ... there should be a legit reason . And it's unimaginable even then to think of Mihawk losing an arm to a Sea King. If you believe we have used your copyrighted content without permission, send us an email at [email protected] and we will remove it immediately. It’s only logical, he is a cheerful guy with the most badass crew and he even saved our beloved Luffy from the seakings, sacrificing his own arm in the process. I just think Goda never though about how long the story will go and how things will wrap up nor how the powerscalings will turn out. I don’t think people should interpret that much into the early chapters because it wasn’t even decided yet how long the series will even run or when it will come to a conclusion. Press J to jump to the feed. That’s right! Shanks' willingness to keep his sword down during just a relatively harmless moment wasn't humiliating but humbling, a true testament to Shanks' perception and sense of values. Think it actively reduces the impact of his `` it 's just an arm because story. 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