Monkey D. Luffy's Gear 5 transformation into One piece has 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 an unparalleled coldness and a feeling of hope. In Gear 5, Luffy gains the ability to perform several extravagant feats, including transforming into a giant.
This giant form allowed Luffy to unleash the devastating "Gomu Gomu no Bajrang Gun," a move that ended the tyranny of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors of the Sea. While fans were thrilled to see Luffy's giant transformation, a visual detail sparked curiosity: how did Luffy's clothes remain intact despite his enormous size? Well, Eiichiro Oda addressed this question, and his answer was as amusing as it was unexpected.
Eiichiro Oda reveals the secret behind Luffy's clothes remaining intact during his Gear Five transformation
It's a very comical answer
At the end of each volume, the manga provides a special column called SBS, where the author answers some questions from fans, revealing insights into the narrative that normally go unnoticed in the manga. In the last SBS, a fan asked with humor how Luffy's clothes managed to grow with him during his transformation into Gear Five in chapter #1045 of One piece. Eiichiro Oda responded with a hilarious comment, saying that if Luffy's clothes didn't grow with him and instead ripped apart, his private parts would be exposed.
This witty explanation emphasizes the need for Luffy's clothes and sandals to adapt to his transformation, not only to showcase the incredible feats he performs in Gear Five, but also to maintain viewer discretion. If realism were applied and Luffy's clothes ripped during gigantification, the transformation would require constant censorship using clouds or other elements. While this may have added humor in the short term, it could have become a controversial issue over time. However, a hidden detail in Luffy's Gear Five transformation could justify Luffy's clothes not being torn and following the gigantification process.
Gear Five's hidden ability could explain how Luffy's clothes also undergo gigantification during the transformation
The unrivaled nature of Luffy's Gear 5 lies in the wide range of abilities it grants him. While his most prominent powers may seem like gigantification or the ability to turn the environment into rubber, the real highlight of this transformation is Luffy's freedom to do just about anything. By harnessing his imagination, Luffy broke viewers' expectations, performing feats such as catching lightning or conjuring objects out of thin air.
During his battle with Kaido, Luffy is seen removing his glasses from his hair, emphasizing his ability to materialize objects at will. This ability could also explain why Luffy can be seen wearing large clothes to match his gigantic form. While this provides a plausible explanation for the mystery, Eiichiro Oda also mentioned that he intended to infuse a retro cartoonist vibe into One piece with 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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