One Piece Really Did Spoil Its Biggest Plot Twist In a Way No One Could Avoid

Besides displaying an exciting pirate-themed journey, One Piece is known for its abundance of mysteries that the series has generated over the last two and a half decades. In addition to raising questions, the series has done its fair share of answering them, and thus, it is not a surprise that, by solving these mysteries, there are a few plot twists incorporated as a side effect. These twists are intricately woven into the narrative, heightening the suspense and enriching the enigmatic tale at the heart of the series.

However, One Piece is not without its flaws, as one of the series' most significant twists, the death of a major character that profoundly impacts the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, was revealed before it happened. This event not only marked a pivotal moment for Luffy but also led to the series' first-ever timeskip. Given the magnitude of this twist, Eiichiro Oda could have delivered an even greater emotional impact on the audience by avoiding the premature revelation of Portgas D. Ace's death.

One Piece Spoils Portagas D. Ace's Death In a Way That Can Never Be Avoided

Eiichiro Oda Reveals Ace’s Death Ahead of Its Occuring

One Piece Chapter #574 is where Ace's death takes place; however, the event is spoiled by the chapter's title, which explicitly states, "Portgas D. Ace Dies," revealing the major plot twist in advance. Because of this, avoiding the spoiler is impossible. What makes this even more disappointing is that the event was otherwise quite shocking and unexpected. While One Piece is known for many things, it is not typically associated with killing off characters, especially ones as important as Ace.

Though One Piece features numerous battle and action sequences, the series has fewer character deaths than one might expect. This makes the death of a fan-favorite character like Ace one of the most shocking plot twists, leaving a lasting impact on fans. It serves as a turning point for the Straw Hats, especially Luffy, who resolves to grow stronger after this tragic event. Given the significance of this moment and Ace's profound influence on fans, the series could have had an even greater impact by avoiding its premature revelation.

Seeing Ace die, out of all the characters featured in One Piece, is one of the most unexpected twists imaginable. This is especially true given that hundreds of pirates, including Whitebeard, arguably one of the strongest pirates in One Piece, fought with everything they had to save him. Additionally, fans had every reason to believe this event would take a different turn and mark the beginning of a new era of piracy.

Ace's Death in One Piece is the Least Expected Event Fans Could Have Imagined

Marineford Arc Had Fans Believing It Was Leading To a Revolutionary Arc

Gol D. Roger, the King of the Pirates, earned his title by acquiring everything the world had to offer, making him the ultimate revolutionary figure in the eyes of the World Government. Thus, the revelation that Ace is his son and a formidable pirate in his own right adds another layer of intrigue, marking him as another significant threat to the World Government. With the Marineford arc showcasing an all-out war between the presumed top forces of the World Government at the time and the strongest pirate, Whitebeard, along with his crew, fans believed this would be the most revolutionary event One Piece could deliver.

It’s easy to see why fans might have expected this event to end in the pirates' favor, with Ace surviving against all odds. This makes it all the more disappointing that such an unpredictable plot twist was revealed in the title of the chapter or episode. Experiencing Ace's death unspoiled could have solidified it as one of the most shocking twists in anime or manga history. The outcome of this event has a profound impact on the rest of the series, further emphasizing how detrimental it was to reveal it in the title.

Ace’s Death Has Profound Impacts, Highlighting Even More Why It Should Not Have Been Spoiled in the Title

Ace's death is an unexpected yet essential plot twist in One Piece. This event forces Luffy and his crew to confront how unprepared they are for the challenges ahead, leading Luffy to decide to hone his skills over the next two years. While this moment undeniably contributes to Luffy's growth in strength, it also provides him with significant emotional depth.

Since this event, Luffy has resolved to ensure that those he cares about never face such a tragedy again. Though Ace's death is a shocking development, it is also one of the most necessary in One Piece and, yes, though the story could have handled it more subtly without spoiling it in the title, given Ace's impact, Oda likely revealed this detail deliberately, knowing fans might struggle to process the loss.

One Piece

Created by

Eiichiro Oda

Cast

Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Ôtani, Yuriko Yamaguchi

First Film

One Piece: The Movie

First TV Show

One Piece

Video Game(s)

One Piece: Unlimited World Red, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, One Piece: World Seeker, One Piece Odyssey

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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