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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece's Elbaf mural reveals a hidden war between ancient races
The Elbaf Island mural shows a secret war from the Void Century—and it includes nearly every major race in One Piece. If you're not familiar with One Piece, it's a massive global anime phenomenon filled with pirates, fun and powers, and the mysteries of life. One of its largest lingering mysteries is the 'Void Century'— a lost 100 years of history that the world government has wiped from existence. With the recent Elbaf arc, a giant mural has finally surfaced to show what actually occurred! The mural, painted on the mythical Adam Tree in Elbaf (the land of giants), depicts a titanic clash between all the races of the world. Every race, every country together, shoulder-to-shoulder, fighting side-by-side in this united front against this one formidable and horrifying foe. Fans are convinced that this piece of artwork provides an insight into the wonderful war that took place during the incredibly obscure Void Century. Here's a complete rundown of all the races we know so far represented in the Elbaf mural, who they are, and why they're important. 1. Humans: The heart of the world Most Common Race | Best-Known Character: Monkey D. Luffy Humans, the real majority The humans of the One Piece world are divided among various kingdoms and islands. Often at a physical disadvantage to other races, humans still manage to take the reins and direct significant historical events. Similar to Luffy, the anime's protagonist. Most touchingly on the mural, humans are depicted sailing together with other races, including Wano warriors alongside and even what appears to be people from the Kingdom of Arabasta! 2. Giants: Elbaf's mighty warriors Massive in Size and Strength | Best-Known Characters: Dorry & Brogy Giants are towering warriors who mainly inhabit the island of Elbaf. Famed for their raw power and military prowess, they are able to determine the fate of entire wars. Notice how in the mural, a giant is clearly leading the charge in the middle, perhaps representing Elbaf's central role in this ancient battle. Their return to the narrative has sparked excitement toward uncovering the giants' true past. 3. Ancient giants: The lost titans Larger Than Even Giants | Best-Known Character: Oars Fabled Ancient Giants were an even more powerful version of today's giants. They are so big in fact they dwarf even the biggest monsters. One mural scene depicts an Ancient Giant preparing to hurl a spear towards alarmed foes, demonstrating how crucial their might was in this long lost conflict. Elbaf's prince Loki is said to bear their bloodline. 4. Mink tribe: Animal warriors of Zou Animal-Human Hybrids | Best-Known Characters: Inuarashi & Nekomamushi Along the way, they encounter Minks, humanoid animals who live on the back of the giant, centuries-old elephant, Zunesha. Along with the transformations you can perform under the full moon, which take the form of 'Sulong forms,' these periods are incredibly powerful and just look amazing. The mural depicts both standard Minks and a Sulong Mink storming the enemy. They battled alongside Wano's samurai and were once members of Pirate King Gold Roger's crew. 5. Dwarves: Tiny but tough fighters Small in Size, Big in Strength | Best-Known Character: Leo That's not to mention the Tontatta Dwarves, tiny folk of Dressrosa. Even at that massive size, they're able to be the fastest land animal and have the strength of being a megafauna. In the mural, they're pictured to the left of the mermaid princess, storming ahead with their spears drawn. As such, they're now members of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. 6. Mermaids: Guardians of the sea kings Ocean Dwellers | Best-Known Character: Princess Shirahoshi As you may know, mermaids inhabit the ocean, famed for their mesmerizing beauty and inexplicable magic. Only a single mermaid swims through the mural. Her upturned tail suggests she's a princess, able to summon Sea Kings to do her bidding. There's a good chance that power would win any war before it starts. The current princess, Shirahoshi, is this generation's Sea King summoner. 7. Lunarians: Winged flame-wielders Sky Warriors with Fire Powers | Best-Known Character: King Now on the brink of extinction, lunarians are a beautiful race with dark wings and the ability to conjure flames. Once a scourge and terrible, now they dwell in lore. A Lunarian depicted in the mural is clearly shown attacking from above, implying superiority in the skies. The only survivor so far today from the All Star liquidation is the last of the All Stars, King, former right-hand man to Kaido. 8. Birkans: Sky people from the moon One of Three Sky Races | Best-Known Character: Enel Birkans are a winged race from the moon that now inhabit Skypiea. Though physically weaker than Lunarians, they were responsible for crafting expansive, beautiful civilizations spanning continents. In the mural, a Birkan hovers over a herd of runaway humans, perhaps in pursuit of the mythical vessel Noah. After the climax of Skypiea, Enel, the 'god' of Shandia, departed from Earth completely and returned to the Moon. 9. Longarm tribe: Double-jointed warriors Extra Arm Joint for Better Combat | Best-Known Character: Scratchmen Apoo The Longarm Tribe longarms have two joints in their arms, granting them greater flexibility and distance in combat. In the mural, they're depicted alongside their cousins, the Longleg Tribe, rushing side-by-side into war. Apoo, one of the Supernovas, is easily the most recognizable Longarm in the narrative. 10. Longleg tribe: Powerful kickers Long Legs with Amazing Reach | Most Famous Member: Charlotte Smoothie The Longllegs have exceedingly long legs, which they use for vicious kicks. Their idyllic presence in the mural, side by side with Dragonborn and other human-like races, underscores their importance in the ancient war. Smoothie, the governor of the Totto Land territory in service of her mother, is yet another heavyweight fighter in the Big Mom Pirates, and their strongest named member. Why this Mural is so important This mural may be the greatest National Treasure-level clue so far about the lost history of the One Piece world. It uncovers the mystery that when all of the world's races used to be on equal footings, they fought together against a common foe—the possible ancestor of the World Government. It foreshadows how Luffy's current adventure will parallel that old fight, as he's bringing together diverse peoples, nations, and pirate alliances for a shared purpose. Is Luffy repeating history? From giants to mermaids, Lunarians to dwarves, just about every race depicted in the mural has some link to Luffy's crew or allies at this point. As our heroes dive deeper into the Elbaf arc, this ancient war may just serve as the blueprint for the final war yet to come. For longtime fans and, hopefully, new viewers, Elbaf's massive mural could hold the answer to finally discovering what the Void Century is all about and what Luffy needs to do to remake the world in his image. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece: Oda reveals the real reason Gol D. Roger never fought Imu
One Piece entered its Final Saga earlier this year, and fans have watched the greatest mysteries of the world unfold before them. After more than twenty years of hijinks galore, the narrative has moved on to the enigmatic leader of the World Government, Imu, and the long-concealed history of the Void Century. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One question that's been gnawing at fans for ages is the reason Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King himself, didn't take a stand against Imu once he found out the truth. According to creator Eiichiro Oda, there's more than just an arbitrary need to have a classic final boss — and this is why Roger never fought Imu. In short, it's all about timing, prophecy and destiny. Spoilers ahead for recent chapters of the One Piece manga. Roger found the truth about the world 25 years ago Gol D. Roger and his fabled crew of the Roger Pirates made it to the last and final island, Laugh Tale, more than 25 years ago in story time. It's similar, in fact, to the journey of Gol D. Roger and his crew who sailed in search of and found the One Piece treasure. More interestingly, they learned the true history of the world. This included everything from the nature of the Void Century, the enigmatic nature of the 'D' clan, and the truth behind the Ancient Weapons. Roger dissolved his crew and surrendered himself to the World Government. One year later, he was executed, marking the beginning of the Great Pirate Era. So why did Roger not take all of this knowledge and apply it to the world? Oda confirms: Roger was too early to fight Imu As poorly retconned by Oda, the reason Roger didn't engage Imu was because the world was not prepared. When Roger got to Laugh Tale, one of the two 'sovereigns' required to bring down the Celestial Dragons hadn't even been born — Princess Shirahoshi, the Ancient Weapon Poseidon. 'We were too early! Someone will come and surpass us. I'm sure of it.' – Gol D. Roger Roger was the first to understand that he wasn't the chosen one to lead the final fight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That role was destined for another — for a person who could ascend when the moment called for it. Roger couldn't become Joy Boy or Nika Roger respected Joy Boy, this enigmatic figure from the past, and in fact laughed upon discovery of the prophecy. Roger understood that he himself couldn't have become Joy Boy. Not only was he too early, the legendary Devil Fruit connected to Joy Boy — the Gomu Gomu no Mi — hadn't chosen him. Instead, that fruit waited long centuries for someone like Monkey D. Luffy to inherit its power and awaken as Nika, the Warrior of Liberation. Roger was also dying from a disease Yet another even bigger reason Roger didn't go to war against Imu was his terminal illness. By the time he discovered the One Piece, Roger possessed just a few years to live. Even had he fought with all his might, he wouldn't have lived long enough to win the war. Instead of letting fate pass him by, Roger decided to inspire the next generation of pirates — trusting that one day someone would be strong enough to defeat Imu and free the world from tyranny. A new era has begun — And Imu's time is running out Now, 25 years later, Luffy is indeed doing just that, treading the same path created by Roger himself. Unlike Roger, Luffy is indeed not too early — he is the one of the prophecy. Shirahoshi is very much alive, the Ancient Weapons are beginning to make their presence felt and the Great War has just begun. Now that the Final Saga is well underway and secrets surrounding Imu are finally beginning to come to light, fans are more anxious than ever to see this epic confrontation. One Piece chapter 1151 release date and time One Piece Chapter 1151 will be officially available on June 8, 2025, but fans can read it for free on Manga Plus. In Japan, the new chapter is released at 12 AM JST on Monday, but most international readers (US and UK included) will be able to read it on the evening of Sunday, June 8. Roger's legacy lives on Roger probably didn't have to battle Imu, but his choice to wait for the right one revolutionized the world forever. Now, it's Luffy's turn to take on the World Government, learn the truth of the world, and maybe even become the next Joy Boy. The Final War is coming — and this time, Imu won't escape the storm.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece creator confirms big plans for Shanks in the final saga
One Piece, the famous world-conquering manga and anime juggernaut from Eiichiro Oda, is moving into its final climactic Final Saga. As the series begins to wrap up after more than 25 years, Oda has gone on record to confirm what Long Ring Long Land fans have been hoping for all along —Shanks, the red-haired swashbuckler who launched Luffy's adventure, will be a central, pivotal player in the saga's last arc. This announcement has sparked new global enthusiasm, particularly for the old-school fans that have been waiting decades to finally see Shanks in action. For returnees, it's an excellent opportunity to delve into one of the most groundbreaking tales in anime history. Who exactly is Shanks in One Piece the mysterious pirate who inspired Luffy's dream Shanks is one of the most important and enigmatic characters in all of One Piece. He's the pirate who, through his adventures, inspired a young Monkey D. Luffy to pursue his own dream of becoming the Pirate King. Shanks is responsible for giving Luffy his signature straw hat—the very same hat previously owned by the infamous Gol D. Roger. For all of his pivotal role in the story, Shanks has only appeared sporadically over the course of the narrative. A founding member of the Yonko, the four most powerful pirates in the world, Shanks is characterized by his easy-go-lucky attitude, overwhelming strength, and mysterious intentions. Fans have long argued over which side they should take: is Shanks the washed-up hero, the fateful guardian figure, or the creepy predator? Eiichiro Oda says it loud and clear: Shanks will dominate the final saga In a recently resurfaced 1998 quote, Oda stated: 'When Shanks appears frequently in the manga, you can assume that One Piece has entered the Final Saga.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo Certainly, that prophecy has come true. In the last few chapters, Shanks has appeared in consecutive chapters, proving Oda's decade-plus plan true. The red-haired pirate isn't just back — he's front and center . As far as Oda's concerned, Shanks has been one of the biggest players pushing the story's action forward and he'll play a direct role when it comes time to clash over the One Piece treasure, the Void Century's secrets and perhaps the world's fate. Shanks was always waiting—for Nika , for Luffy, and for the new era Throughout the Wano arc, fans discovered that Luffy's Devil Fruit was not the Gomu Gomu no Mi—it was the Mythical Zoan Fruit, which is related to the Sun God Nika, a freedom-loving warrior of legend. In retrospect, it is now obvious that Shanks was aware of Nika the whole time. From his mysterious dealings with the Five Elders to his knowing smile at Luffy awakening his full powers, Shanks's every action indicates that he's been biding his time—for Nika, and for Luffy—to free the world. Shanks is not just an ally—He may be Luffy's biggest rival We've seen Oda develop Shanks for more than the purpose of simply being this mentor archetype, rather one of the final big challenges—or allies—that Luffy will encounter. Some diehard fans think Shanks is protecting the last island, Laugh Tale, while others think he'll confront Luffy and try to halt his progress to save the balance of the world. There are even fan theories that Shanks is actually working for the World Government, which would make him not only a hero, but one of the most dangerous characters in the series. Might he be the final obstacle standing between the Pirate King and the throne? All of this will be disclosed in the Final Saga. Egghead arc confirms Shanks's role among the 'main players' In this most recent arc on Egghead Island, it was Dr. Vegapunk's transmission to the world that set off a chain reaction around the globe. Shortly after his announcement, the manga introduced the main characters of the Final Saga—Luffy, Blackbeard, the Revolutionary Army, the World Government, and Shanks. This eventual visual confirmation raises Shanks to a joint level of importance with the protagonist himself. Oda is sending a message loud and clear here: Shanks will not merely serve as a moral lodestar for the story. He will define it. Beyond everything outside the four seas: Shanks's history is key to the endgame Shanks was originally an apprentice on Gol D. Roger's ship, which would mean he has direct knowledge of the One Piece treasure and the world's hidden secrets. He might already have an idea of what's on Laugh Tale, the last island. Armed with that wisdom, and with his recent machinations in the ongoing story, fans are convinced Shanks will either lead that new era—or prevent it from coming about prematurely. When does the next chapter of One Piece come out One Piece Chapter 1148 has now come to a conclusion, altogether paving the way for the next chapter, One Piece Chapter 1149, which will be officially available on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for the majority of readers around the world. Japanese fans will be receiving it at midnight on Monday, May 26th. Currently, you can read the most recent chapters for free and legally on Manga Plus or the Shonen Jump app. The era of Shanks begins now For too long, and after decades in the shadowsAfter over a decade of speculation surrounding his role, Red-Haired Shanks is finally taking center stage, for better or worse. Eiichiro Oda has made it very clear that he's no side character, he's one of the main focal points to One Piece's monumental conclusion. Whatever role he plays, friend or foe, one thing is clear. Shanks is about to shake up the world of One Piece for good. If you've ever wanted to discover what makes One Piece so special, now is the perfect chance to head aboard and find out. The original pirate that started it all is back — and the end is finally in sight. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece: Why Gol D. Roger is still stronger than Joy Boy
The REAL story of One Piece 's fabled Pirate King– and how Joy Boy doesn't even come close. The vivid anime and manga universe of One Piece is filled with exotic characters and legendary pirates, as well as a rich history that has fascinated fans for more than twenty years. Another candidate who has become a hot topic name in the narrative is Joy Boy, an enigmatic character connected to the distant past. However much mystery and purpose might surround Joy Boy, there's one man who remains taller still in the One Piece world — Gol D. Roger , the Pirate King . In this piece, we unpack who Gol D. Roger is, how he became one of the most legendary figures to walk the earth, and what—and why—even by Joy Boy's standard—Roger is still the strongest pirate to ever live. The legend of Gol D. Roger: One Piece's greatest pirate To appreciate Roger's strength though, you must first understand who he was in every sense of the word. Gol D. Roger became the only man in history to conquer the Grand Line and discover the final island, Laugh Tale, which is believed to hold the world's greatest secrets. That journey made him the Pirate King. Even more impressively, Roger did all this without the use of a single Devil Fruit power, something all the top tier characters in One Piece seem to have. His ambition, charm, and strength immediately earned him powerful allies including Silvers Rayleigh and Scopper Gaban. These men didn't work for Roger because they were afraid or because they were getting paid because they believed in him. His ability to draw together such fierce fighters and lead them to the outermost limits of the known world speaks to his nature. Roger conquered the seas without a devil fruit Unlike most premier level pirates, Roger never consumed a Devil Fruit. Instead, he did it just using Haki, a versatile and potent energy-based ability that's become a hallmark of most characters in the One Piece world. Roger even mastered all three forms of Haki including Advanced Conqueror's Haki, allowing him to fight opponents without even making physical contact. He didn't just fight, he fought and went toe to toe with the most powerful beings of his era—including: Whitebeard (the world's strongest man) Monkey D. Garp ( Marine Combat Hero ) Sengoku (retired Fleet Admiral) Rocks D. Xebec (a legendary terror who once commanded Kaido, Big Mom, and Whitebeard at the same time) Even as the leukemia that eventually claimed him progressed, Roger was still able to go toe-to-toe with Whitebeard in a three-day-long slugfest and came out on top. That's the type of power we're discussing. Joy Boy vs. Roger: The major differences Joy Boy, a legendary figure from the mysterious Void Century—an ancient time shrouded in secrets. He had profound access to seven types of Devil Fruit powers and Haki. He's tied to the world's ultimate prize of the great One Piece treasure and ancient weapons. Some consider Joy Boy's reincarnation to be none other than the series current protagonist Monkey D. Luffy. As critical as Joy Boy is to the whole narrative's past, we've never seen him conquer the world like Roger did. We have no clue whether he ever fought like legends like Whitebeard or Garp. Roger didn't just win history—he won against history. Roger's crew proves his power Choosing to mana to Roger's crew offers further evidence of his unparalleled power. His second in command, Silvers Rayleigh, was able to stand toe to toe with Kizaru, one of the Navy's top tier Admirals. That means Roger was actually superior to Rayleigh—likely superior to most of the Yonko (Emperors) we see in the present. Scopper Gaban, another elite fighter on Roger's crew, was said to have been an absolute monster in battle. If these were his followers, just think, how formidable Roger had to be to shepherd them. The pirate king's greatest feat: Winning while dying Roger's greatest accomplishment may be this — he did all of it while dying. Though afflicted by a terminal plague, he nevertheless bested terrible wizards, navigated the stormiest oceans, and unearthed the world's deadliest mystery. Roger is the one who carried it across the finish line. That's what makes him the fiercest pirate the world has ever known. Roger's will still shakes the world Even after his death, Roger's name lives on. Marines fear him. Pirates idolize him. His execution sparked the Great Pirate Era, where thousands of pirates set sail in search of his treasure, the One Piece. Joy Boy may be the key to the world's secrets, but Roger is the one who came closest to unlocking them. Without Devil Fruits, without full health, and without ever backing down, Roger proved that he was built differently. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
