The 20 Best One Piece Romances That No One Saw Coming

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The 20 Best One Piece Romances That No One Saw Coming

It's hard to really, officially send anyone in One piece, Given the creator's own disdain for canon romance. According to One piece Mangaka Eiichiro Oda himself, romance does not belong in great manga. Other than the actual married couples who gave life to the characters, One piece Fans should not expect any real coupling in the series. Still, despite Oda's only attitude towards love, more than a few have crept in.

Ironically, the disdain for romance has made some scenes and dynamics throughout the series more impressive and surprising. Because Oda does not entertain romantic themes, for the most part, The slightest romantic hints have become the center of a lot of fan attention. Official or not, there are many romances throughout history that Oda made sure not to One piece Fan would see coming.

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Kaido x Big Mom

A monstrous power couple of Yonkos

Kaido and Big Mom's connection goes back a long timeAs they were part of the Rock's pirates. Big Mom's dream is to create a country with all races, and Kaido being the only oni seen in the series, it's not unreasonable to believe that LinLin might have been interested in having a child with him. The author of One Piece even shared an artwork where a young Kaido and Big Mom are riding a bike together, and they have palpable chemistry.

Additionally, Big Mom gave Kaido his Devil Fruit. However, because of the 9-year gap between them, Big Mom said she sees Kaido as a little brother. Kaida also called her an old bag, but he still remembered the time they met, and mourned her and the end of their promise to find the one piece together. So even though a romance won't happen, they have a great relationship for monstrous characters.

19

Leo x Mancheri

A one-sided romance with lots of potential


Leo looks behind him suspiciously at Mancheri who is surrounded by glitter and flowers in one piece

Another unexpected but expensive ship in One piece What often goes unnoticed is Leo and Princess Mancheri. Despite her short stature, Princess Mansheri's feelings for Leo are impossible to miss. The Tontatta Princess was overjoyed when Leo came to save her from the clutches of the Donquixote family and often seems to crave Leo's attention, asking him to lead her when she is tired.

However, Leo, much like Luffy, is hard-headed and very oblivious to Mansheri's crush on him. He sees her as hot-tempered and selfish but seems to care for her at the end of the day.

18

Mihawk X Perona

A gothic couple with a family dynamic

Perona stayed with Mihawk during the time-skip and even went back to live with him after Zoro left and still went to Thriller Bark for Kumshi. Despite their relationship often seeming like a platonic, familiar dynamic due to the age gap between them, many fans claimed that they complemented each other because Mihawk's stoicism contrasted with Perona's tall and childish personality, and she also brought out the greatest swordsman's Softer and more human. Side.

Although they are not openly romantic, their relationship grows to showcase hints of affection and care, like the fact that they both cook for each other and Perona helps Mihawk in his fields. She even cried out loud, and thanked Mihawk for everything he had done for her, and he was relieved that she would avoid the danger after the war makers dispersed. in the One Piece Heroine's NovelMihawk secretly planted cacao trees so he could make her favorite drink. They even have matching god styles, and fans can't get enough of them together.

17

Usopp x Kaya

A ship that flew under the radar


Usopp out of Kaya's window in one leg

Usopp and Kaya's relationship, although subtle, certainly has the makings of a childhood romance waiting to be rekindled when Usopp finally returns to Syrup Village. The manga and anime mostly paint Usopp and Kaya as close friends due to Oda's reluctance to include romance, but Netflix's live-action adaptation of One piece Surprisingly leant into the romantic aspects of Kaya and Usopp's relationship much more, even giving fans a surprising post-suit parting gift.

16

Vivi x Koza

A wholesome childhood friends to lovers pairing


A young Koza protecting Vivi in ​​one piece

Another precious example of childhood friendship waiting to blossom into romance is that of Koza and Vivi. Although Koza has gone under the radar since the Alabasta arc ended, his relationship with Vivi and their backstory is quite memorable. The two have known each other for over a decade and are said to have often played together as children.

Although their friendship began with quite a bit of fighting, Koza's loyalty and respect for Vivi was present from the beginning. While there are certainly more popular ships with Vivi, there couldn't be anyone more fitting for Vivi to end up with than Vi Koza, considering his leadership skills and how well he knows her.

15

Frankie x Robin

A fan pairing with plenty of chemistry

Although Oda is strictly against romance in the Straw Hats, this does not stop some of them from having ripe romantic chemistry and an excellent example of this is Frankie and Robin. Of all the robin ships in One pieceFrankie and Robin, often referred to as Frobin, is arguably the most popular among fans, and it's not hard to see why.

Frankie and Robin have many great interactions, such as on Sabaody when Frankie seemingly tries to impress Robin, calling her attractive and a super archaeologist. Frankie also diligently protected Robin in Annie's lobby, even bravely shielding her from the Marines' shears. The two often pair up when the crew splits up to explore or fight and Oda often depicts the two together in color spreads and illustrations, leading fans to see them as an old married couple of sorts.

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Shanks x Makino

A possible long-standing love on dry land

Shanks and Makino's ship is rooted in their shared past in Foosha Village during Luffy's childhood. Shanks and his crew frequented McKinnon's bar, and his teasing and mischievous attitude around her indicated that they were comfortable with each other. Also, Makino was very caring towards Shanks despite the fact that he is a pirate, and was understanding even during the bar incident.

Because of this, when Makino is shown holding a baby after the time-skip, which is later revealed by Oda to be her child, and because she is not seen interacting with other people, Some fans theorize that the baby is from the red-haired pirateAlthough it would mean Shanks had to return to the island recently. The truth is that Shanks and Makina look good together, and they were actually friendly with each other, which could have developed into something more.

13

Mouse x Yamato

A healthy bond with a tragic end


One piece Yamato and Mouse talking over a fire

One pieces Wano arc revealed yet another surprising connection between Ace and Yamato, who crossed paths when Ace came to Wano. Meeting Ace was quite a turning point in Yamato's character circle as he inspired her to chase her dreams and not be held down by her parents.

While there is very little exp[licit romance between the two as they only met once and never saw each other again, the one night they spent drinking and exchanging stories paints a rather tragic picture of what could have been had Yamato and Ace been able to set out to sea together.

12

Zoro X Robin

An Unlikely Yet Compelling Romance

When Nico Robin first debuted, no one thought that she'd actually become a Straw Hat. She was, after all, an ex-assassin who just hopped aboard the Going Merry after things fell through with Baroque Works. While Monkey D. Luffy was quick to accept the lady who once tried to blow up his crew, Roronoa Zoro was less welcoming. This initial skepticism is perhaps what makes a perspective romance between Robin and Zoro so compelling.

Zoro was immediately at odds with Robin and promised that her transition into the crew wouldn't be easy. Little did he know that he'd come to save her time and time again. While Sanji and Luffy have come to Robin's aid plenty of times, their last-minute saves never had the same romantic charge as the iconic scenes when Zoro saved her on Skypeia or fought for her against Kaku.

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Zoro X Hiyori

A Bond Born During Hardships

Zoro and Princess Hiyori is one of the most popular ships that One Piece fans expect to become official. Even though Zoro hasn’t shown any interest in a romantic relationship, it is undeniable that Hiyori was attracted to him after he demonstrated his ability as a warrior and helped her in her time of need.

Hiyori and Zoro share a bond of mutual understanding and respect, and she was able to open up to him and be vulnerable. Hiyori sweetly took care of Zoro while he was gravely injured after saving her and willingly gave him the sword she had received from her father, showing her trust in him. Since she is not part of the Straw Hats, Hiyori may be the most likely match for Zoro at the end of the series.

10

Sanji X Pudding

A Classic Enemies-To-Lovers Affair

Despite Sanji and Charlotte Pudding being put in an actual arranged marriage, few, both in universe and out, actually thought there was anything in the coupling. The lack of feelings between the Pudding and Sanji was seemingly confirmed when Pudding revealed her true intentions. In a grand plot to usurp the Vinsmoke Family, Sanji was just a pawn in the merciless hands of the Charlotte Family who was forced to go as far as to betray his crew.

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Once Pudding started laughing at Sanji's desperate confessions of love, coming during arguably the hardest time of his life (not in a prison cell), the fans were quick to turn on her. And, just as quick, they turned back when Sanji, with a sincere look of love that only he could pull, changed the fickle girl's heart once again. Despite seeing the two meet under unfavorable circumstances, fans now just can't wait to see what could possibly become of a perspective romance between the two.

9

Smoker X Hina

A Bickering Yet Endearing Duo

Other than the fact that the two are Marines, there wasn't a lot to go on early on to actually get the fans shipping Smoker and Hina. Besides crossing paths on Alabasta, Smoker and Hina just appeared as two independent badasses metting justice on their own terms.

If it weren't for Zoro, some people might have actually shipped Smoker with Tashigi instead, and Hina would never be part of the equation. However, Oda really set fans' minds ablaze when he released a cover page of Smoker and Hina shopping together. What was once simply two hot-headed individuals has now become the bickering couple of the series. Though it might be a toxic type of relationship in real life, the bickering couple dynamic is quite popular with fans of shipping, meaning that Smoker and Hina went from nothing to a beloved potential romance with one cover.

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Sai X Baby 5

A Romance That Bloomed on the Battlefield

This one really came out of nowhere in the story, especially given how little build there was initially for either Sai or Baby 5. The two met on the battlefields of Dressrosa during the Straw Hats' altercation with Donquixote Doflamingo, and while both were initially enemies of the Straw Hats, Sai and the Happo Navy eventually turned to his side.

This would lead him to fight against Baby 5, but as per her gimmick, she quickly fell in love with him. Born into this world without love, Baby 5 has always been quick to seek romance, even in the middle of a battlefield. While most people would accept romance anywhere else but a battlefield, Sai oddly kept an open mind and would go on to save Baby 5 from the Donquixote Family and marry her into his own.

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Bege X Chiffon

They Formed an Endearing Mobster Family

When Bege Capone first appeared during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc as part of the worst generation, nobody would have expected him to return as a loving husband and father just a few arcs later. What started only as an arranged marriage turned into one of the most wholesome couples in the series, since Bege and Chiffon have shown they genuinely fell in love and are obsessed with each other.

Bege and Chiffon also support each other unconditionally. Like when Bege agrees to stay and help with the Straw Hats' plan instead of fleeing because Chiffon asks for it, and when she stops Gotti from attacking Sanji so Big Mom wouldn’t harm her husband. Showing how love can change people, Bege, Chiffon, and their son Pez have formed a comfy, happy mobster home with the rest of the Fire Tank Pirates members.

6

Rayleigh X Shakky

An Unexpected Yet Confirmed Couple

For those who don't keep up with supplementary materials or have seen competing translations of the series, Rayleigh and Shakky's relationship likely came as a shock. Though the two seem to be just close acquaintances when the Straw Hats meet them, Oda confirmed that the two are a couple, with some translations and interpretations out there claiming that the two are married.

However, there is a direct confirmation of the two's relationship in Volume 2 of One Piece's Vivre Card Databooks. While not exactly an exciting reveal, it's interesting to know just how close Rayleigh and Shakky truly are.

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Sabo X Koala

Surprising Chemistry in the Revolutionary Army

Long before the Dressrosa Arc, Sabo and Koala were simply seen as two different individuals whose paths would never actually cross in the story. Sabo was in a state of narrative hibernation after Luffy's backstory was revealed, and Koala's arc was seemingly done after the Sun Pirates brought her home.

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Not only was it exciting to see her return as part of the Revolutionary Army, as well as Sabo not being dead, but fans were also ecstatic to see the two having a seemingly more-than-chummy relationship. While the pieces weren't there initially, seeing Sabo and Koala interact on page and screen just clicks well with One Piece fans.

4

Sanji X Viola

A Passionate Duo With Similar Fighting Styles

While it shouldn't be a surprise that a notorious flirt like Sanji has multiple ships, the arrival of this relationship did seemingly come out of nowhere. While walking through the streets of Dressrosa, Sanji immediately bumps into a woman running away from trouble who kisses him to hide from her pursuers. This moment immediately rushes to Sanji's head, as well as the imaginations of the fans.

Despite this inevitably being a trap, Violet, aka Viola, seemed like the perfect match for Sanji. She's a beautiful, passionate woman whose main fighting style consists of kicking. In shōnen stories, matching fighting styles means something deep. Despite this though, Viola has a potentially more interesting relationship that was strongly hinted at.

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Doflamingo X Viola

A Hinted Affair That Didn’t Make the Cut

As long and detailed as One Piece might look, it's surprising to learn that there are still plenty of details that don't actually make the final cut of the story. One such detail is the tumultuous history between Viola and the Heavenly Demon himself, Donquixote Doflamingo. '

While Eiichiro Oda has given no solid details using the word "romance," he has hinted at an "adult" relationship between Doflamingo and Viola in the SBS for Volume 83. Unfortunately, Oda isn't likely allowed by his supervisors to share the specifics of this particular relationship. Still, knowing that the two hooked up is an interesting detail for fans of shipping One Piece characters, especially given the popularity of the enemies-to-lovers trope.

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Chopper X Milky

Chopper Finds the Perfect Partner on Zou

As the mascot for the franchise and one of the few anthropomorphic animals in the story, few fans of One Piece have ever actually shipped Tony Tony Chopper with anyone. However, Oda took a massive opportunity to amend this during the Zou Arc, when the Straw Hats landed on a kingdom filled with anthropomorphic animals.

While Luffy's half of the Straw Hats were on Dressrosa, Chopper's team was busy rescuing Zou in the aftermath of Jack's attack. During that time, a sultry reindeer aided him as his nurse, and with little ambiguity, Chopper seems to be taken by her. Given that Chopper is a reindeer doctor and Milky is a reindeer nurse, their relationship just makes sense on paper.

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Luffy X Hancock

Luffy Unwittingly Charms the Stone-Hearted Empress

It's weird to think that, at one point, no one was shipping Luffy with the empress of Amazon Lily. When Bartholomew Kuma first sent Luffy to the land of strong women, he was immediately at odds with the citizens, especially Boa Hancock.

Not only did she have an everlasting hate for all men, Luffy trespassed on her bath quarters and saw her greatest shame tattooed on her back. Spiteful, Hancock immediately tried to have him killed, setting people's bars really low for a potential romance. Despite this, it just took Luffy's ingenuity and kindness to not only sway her but even get Boa to fall in love with him.

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One Piece isn't likely to turn into a romance manga anytime soon. While similar franchises like Naruto and even Dragon Ball haven't shied away from showing relationships develop over time, that's been much less true for One Piece. Still, that doesn't mean the world's most famous pirate manga/anime franchise doesn't have its share of romances. Love might not be the focus of One Piece, but that just makes the few hints at genuine romance there are stick with fans all the more.

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