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After months of nonstop action and major reveals, One Piece is finally taking a step back in chapter #1184 to focus on something fans have waited years to see: Brook’s mysterious past. Outside of his heartbreaking history with the Rumbar Pirates and Laboon, Eiichiro Oda has revealed very little about the Straw Hats’ musician. That is finally starting to change after Brook’s encounter with Gunko, a twisted figure from his past, during the chaos unfolding in Elbaph. The encounter appears to have resurfaced his memories that were buried for almost a century.
As One Piece moves deeper into its final saga, Oda seems determined to fill in some of the biggest gaps left in the Straw Hats’ origin story. Characters like Sanji and Robin received entire arcs dedicated to their pasts, but Brook and Zoro's origins have remained far more mysterious. The latest flashback is finally pulling back the curtain on the Esperia Kingdom and revealing how the Straw Hats musician went from serving as a military convoy leader to becoming a wanted pirate.
Meanwhile, the situation in Elbaph continues to spiral out of control. St. Killigram’s terrifying creation, the Rain God Zaza, is wreaking havoc across the island as part of an effort to capture the giant children. But the mission is far from succeeding. With Zoro and Sanji already moving into action, Killigram and Sommers may be about to face much more resistance than expected.
One Piece Chapter #1184 Release Date and Time
Readers looking forward to Brook’s tragic backstory won’t have to wait much longer, as One Piece chapter #1184 is officially scheduled to release on Sunday, May 31, at 11:00 AM EST. The chapter will be available for free through Manga Plus, Viz Media, and the Shonen Jump app.
While most attention is currently on Brook’s flashback, Eiichiro Oda may have quietly dropped one of the biggest pieces of Void Century lore in recent chapters. During Imu’s confrontation with Loki and Ragnir, a mysterious figure named Dozan was suddenly mentioned. According to Imu, Dozan had to be eliminated because he could not be turned into a loyal servant.
The Ultimate · Straw Hat Challenge Set Sail for Trivia “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!”
⚕CrewNakama!
🌊SeasEast Blue
🍋Devil FruitsGomu Gomu!
☠VillainsFear the sea
🏆DreamsOne Piece!
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Monkey D. Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit as a child, giving him rubber-like abilities. What is the name of that fruit?
AFlame-Flame Fruit BChop-Chop Fruit CGum-Gum Fruit DSmoke-Smoke Fruit
✓ Correct! The Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi) turned Luffy’s body into rubber. He ate it from Shanks’ treasure chest as a kid, gaining stretchy powers but losing the ability to swim forever.
✗ Overboard! The answer is the Gum-Gum Fruit. The Chop-Chop Fruit belongs to Buggy, the Flame-Flame Fruit to Ace, and the Smoke-Smoke Fruit to Captain Smoker — but Luffy’s rubber powers come from the Gomu Gomu no Mi.
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02
Luffy’s iconic straw hat was given to him as a child by a famous pirate who inspired his dream. Who gave Luffy the hat?
AGold Roger BMonkey D. Garp CDracule Mihawk DRed-Haired Shanks
✓ Correct! Red-Haired Shanks entrusted his straw hat to young Luffy in Foosha Village, telling him to return it when he becomes a great pirate. That promise drives Luffy’s entire journey.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Red-Haired Shanks. While Gold Roger originally wore the hat, it was Shanks who passed it down to Luffy after saving his life from a Sea King — a defining moment in the series.
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Before joining the Straw Hats, Sanji works as a sous chef at a floating restaurant on the ocean. What is the name of this restaurant?
AThe Galley-La BThe Baratie CThe Sea Rat DMakino’s Tavern
✓ Correct! The Baratie is the ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff, Sanji’s mentor. In the live-action series, it’s one of the most stunning sets — a fully realized ship-restaurant on the open sea.
✗ Overboard! The answer is The Baratie. Run by the legendary pirate-turned-chef “Red Leg” Zeff, this floating restaurant is where Luffy recruits Sanji as the Straw Hats’ cook.
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04
Roronoa Zoro is famous for his unique sword-fighting technique. How many swords does he wield in his signature style?
AOne BTwo CThree DFour
✓ Correct! Zoro uses Three-Sword Style (Santoryu), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. His dream is to become the world’s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.
✗ Overboard! The answer is three. Zoro’s iconic Three-Sword Style places one blade in each hand and a third clenched between his teeth — a fighting technique unique to him in the One Piece world.
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05
Each Straw Hat crew member has a personal dream. What is Nami’s ultimate goal that drives her journey?
ATo find the One Piece treasure BTo become the greatest navigator CTo draw a complete map of the world DTo defeat every pirate on the Grand Line
✓ Correct! Nami’s dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Her cartography skills and navigation talent make her indispensable to the crew, and her passion for mapmaking was nurtured by her adoptive mother Bell-mère.
✗ Overboard! The answer is to draw a complete map of the world. Nami is a gifted cartographer whose dream goes beyond just sailing — she wants to chart every sea and island so no one is ever lost again.
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06
A powerful Marine Vice Admiral is revealed to have a surprising family connection to Luffy. Who is this high-ranking Marine?
ACaptain Smoker BAdmiral Akainu CCaptain Morgan DVice Admiral Garp
✓ Correct! Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather. Known as “Garp the Fist,” he’s a Marine hero who wanted Luffy to become a Marine — not a pirate. Their family dynamic is a major subplot in the live-action series.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Vice Admiral Garp. Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather and one of the most legendary Marines alive. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, their bond runs deep.
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07
Usopp is recruited into the Straw Hat crew after the pirates help defend his home village from Captain Kuro’s Black Cat Pirates. What is the name of Usopp’s village?
AFoosha Village BShells Town CSyrup Village DCoco Village
✓ Correct! Syrup Village is Usopp’s peaceful hometown where he was known for telling tall tales. It’s also where Kaya lives, and where the crew acquires the Going Merry from her estate.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Syrup Village. Foosha Village is Luffy’s hometown, Shells Town is where Zoro was held captive, and Coco Village (Cocoyasi) is Nami’s home — but Usopp hails from Syrup Village.
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The Netflix live-action adaptation was praised for its casting. Which actor plays Monkey D. Luffy?
AMackenyu BTaz Skylar CIñaki Godoy DJacob Romero Gibson
✓ Correct! Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy won fans over with his infectious energy and earnest portrayal of Luffy. Mackenyu plays Zoro, Taz Skylar is Sanji, and Jacob Romero Gibson plays Usopp.
✗ Overboard! The answer is Iñaki Godoy. The young Mexican actor perfectly captured Luffy’s boundless enthusiasm. The other actors all play Straw Hat crew members — but Luffy is all Iñaki.
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That line has sparked plenty of discussion among readers. Recent chapters revealed that Imu’s Domi Reversi ability can forcibly transform people into demonic soldiers, but the ability seems to have a weakness in One Piece, as it doesn’t seem to work on everyone. Both Luffy and Loki have shown complete resistance to it so far.
The obvious connection is that both possess Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits tied to legendary figures. Luffy carries the will of Nika, while Loki is connected to the mythical dragon Nidhöggr. If those powerful wills can resist Imu’s control, it could explain why Dozan was considered such a threat.
Imu's Sudden Dozan Tease Heavily Hints At The Void Century's Figure
The most popular theories suggest Dozan may have been a previous user of the Nidhöggr fruit during the Void Century, or perhaps the mythical Earth God counterpart to Nika and Zaza. Either way, dropping a name this important in the middle of a major battle feels far too deliberate to ignore. Once Brook’s flashback wraps up, the story may finally start revealing who Dozan really was and why even Imu viewed him as a problem.
Readers also shouldn't forget about Chopper’s game-changing feat in Elbaph. By casually undoing Imu's terrifying Domi Reversi transformation just by slapping the possessed demons back into giants, the Straw Hats' doctor proved his abilities are no joke. This moment heavily implies that Chopper’s Devil Fruit holds secrets far beyond a standard Hito-Hito no Mi.
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First Film One Piece: The Movie
Cast Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Ôtani, Yuriko Yamaguchi
Created by Eiichiro Oda
Character(s) Monkey D. Luffy, Roronora Zoro, Nami (One Piece), Nico Robin, Usopp (One Piece), Vinsmoke Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky (One Piece), Jimbei (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.
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