Monkey D. Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation inOne Piecehas become an iconic moment in the anime and manga community, rivaling legendary scenes like Goku’s Super Saiyan transformation. First revealed during his epic battle against Kaido, this form embodies Luffy’s unmatched coolness and a sense of hope. In Gear 5, Luffy gains the ability to perform various whimsical feats, including transforming into a giant.
This giant form allowed Luffy to unleash the devastating “Gomu Gomu no Bajrang Gun,” a move thatultimately ended Kaid’s tyranny inOne Piece, one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. While fans were thrilled to see Luffy’s giant transformation, one visual detail sparked curiosity: how did Luffy’s clothes remain intact despite his massive size? Well, Eiichiro Oda addressed this question, and his answer was as amusing as unexpected.
Eiichiro Oda Reveals the Secret Behind Luffy’s Clothes Staying Intact During Gear Five Transformation
The Answer Is Suitably Comical
At the end of every volume, the manga provides a special column called SBS, where the author answers a few questions from the fans, revealing insights about the narrative that are usually overlooked in the manga. In the latest SBS, a fan humorously inquired how Luffy’s clothes managed to grow with him during his Gear Five transformation inchapter #1045 ofOne Piece. Eiichiro Oda responded with a hilarious comment, saying thatif Luffy’s clothes didn’t grow along with him and instead ripped apart, his privates would be left hanging out.
This witty explanation emphasizes the necessity of Luffy’s clothes and sandals adapting to his transformation, not only to showcase the incredible feats he achieves in Gear Five, but also for the sake of viewer discretion. If realism were applied and Luffy’s clothes tore during gigantification, the transformation would require constant censorship using clouds or other elements. While this might have added humor in the short term, it could have turned into a controversial issue over time. However, one hidden detail in Luffy’s Gear Five transformation could justify Luffy’s clothes not getting ripped apart and following the gigantification process.
Gear Five’s Hidden Ability Might Explain How Luffy’s Clothes Also Undergo Gigantification During the Transformation
The unparalleled nature ofLuffy’s Gear 5 lies in the wide array of abilities it grants him. While its most prominent powers might appear to be gigantification or the ability to turn the environment into rubber, the true highlight of this transformation is Luffy’s freedom to do virtually anything. By harnessing his imagination, Luffy shattered viewers’ expectations, performing feats like grabbing lightning or conjuring objects from thin air.
One Piece Finally Explains Why Gear 5 Is So Powerful
The One Piece manga’s portrayal of Luffy’s Gear 5 is awesome, but the anime’s adaptation makes it even more powerful in ways the manga never could.
During his battle with Kaido, Luffy is seen pulling goggles out of his hair, emphasizing his ability to materialize objects at will. This ability could also explain why Luffy can be seen wearing oversized clothes to match his gigantified form. While this provides a plausible explanation for the mystery, Eiichiro Oda also mentioned that he aimed to infuse a retro cartoonist vibe intoOne Piecewith Gear 5, and having Luffy’s clothes expand along with him is simply a humorous touch meant to enhance the nostalgic, cartoon-inspired aesthetic.
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One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
