One Piece Film: Red continues to dominate the Japanese box office. With each passing day, the beloved shonen anime adds sales like any other One Piece film. Much of its success can be attributed to the appearance of Shank’s daughter Uta and the hype surrounding Luffy and his crew’s power-ups. For context, One Piece Film: Red is the 15th film in the series. It focuses on Uta, a sought-after, world-famous diva who also happens to be the daughter of Red Hair Shanks. Uta’s singing will be heard in a once-in-a-lifetime concert, with Luffy and his crew as some of the audience! This article contains major spoilers for the One Piece Film: Red. Read at your own discretion.
What is Luffy’s Gear Five in One Piece?
The Gear Five is Luffy’s transformation after awakening from the Paramecia type devil fruit, Gomu Gomu no Mi. When Luffy awakens, he is known as a Warrior of Liberation, with the most ridiculous power in the world. It first appeared in the manga series following Kaidou’s defeat of Luffy. When Luffy appears to have been annihilated in his fight with Kaido, his Devil Fruit awakens, and he is soon charging with Gear Five against Kaido on the Skull Dome rooftop. Luffy began to experience increased physical strength and more freedom in his movements after awakening the Gomu Gomu no Mi, in addition to his rubber-like body. According to Zunesha, Luffy’s heartbeat in this state is like the drums of liberation. Luffy’s heart beats in a rhythmic movement! Furthermore, the amount of Haki on Gear Five is so strong that it can be felt all the way to the live floor in the Skull Dome, easily knocking Beasts Pirates. The Gear Five also aligns with Luffy’s Mythical Zoan nature, giving him greater strength, freedom, and durability than any of his previous forms. According to Kaido, it is similar to a picture book because Luffy’s malleability appears cartoonish to the eyes! Luffy was able to gain the upper hand over Kaido thanks to the power of Gear Five. He dismantled Kaido by utilizing both of his limb and muscle inflation from Gears three and four. He was able to bungle Kaido with his massive arm, swinging him from left to right. Not to mention that Luffy can channel the rubbery nature of his Gear Five into his surroundings! Consider one section of the roof stretching to deflect Kaido’s bolo breath! The disadvantage of Luffy’s Gear Five is that it consumes so much energy that it becomes difficult to maintain and use. Once the detransformation begins, Luffy appears older. He was also suffering from severe stress and exhaustion. To overcome this weakness, Luffy makes his heart beat rhythmically again.
Does Luffy’s Gear Five Appear in One Piece Film: Red?
Yes, Luffy’s gear five will make an appearance in One Piece Film: Red. However, before its proper debut in the anime, it will only be considered an easter egg. Aside from Luffy’s gear five, the film contains several major spoilers. As much as fans wanted to see Luffy’s gear five in action, many chastised the film’s producers for including such a significant milestone in Luffy’s adventure in a non-canon film. As a result, One Piece is under fire from fans. After all, Gear Five is one of the most anticipated and beloved transformations of Luffy in the series. The fandom anticipated seeing Gear Five in action in the anime rather than in a non-canon film. What are your thoughts? Do you think the creators handled Gear Five’s debut in One Piece Film: Red well?
