Netflix’s One Piece May Address a Famous Theory About Crocodile

Netflix's One Piece May Address a Famous Theory About Crocodile

As a longtime fan of One Piece, I must say that the Mama Croc theory has always intrigued me. Having followed the series since its early days, I remember the moment when Emporio Ivankov hinted at Crocodile’s secret past. It was a tantalizing tease, one that left us fans eagerly waiting for confirmation.


In a stirring development within the anime community, One Piece has caused ripples with its announcements of Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova portraying Crocodile and Nico Robin in their live-action versions. These newcomers will join the Straw Hat Pirates for Netflix’s second season of this widely acclaimed series. As for Crocodile, the Sea Warlord, there is a significant fan theory surrounding him that ranks among the grandest theories in shonen history. Given that the show’s cast and crew have been deeply invested in the Grand Line, will the “Mama Croc” theory find its way into the live-action adaptation?

Initially, let me introduce the Mama Croc theory, which some may not be familiar with. This idea suggests that Crocodile, a character from One Piece, might not have always been the man we’ve come to know. Many fans speculate that Crocodile could have started as a woman, and they claim to have evidence to back this up. In the world of One Piece, there exists a character named Emporio Ivankov, who possesses the ability to transform people using his Devil Fruit powers. Throughout the series, we’ve witnessed him change men into women, leading many to ponder if Crocodile was among those transformed.

The Mama Croc Theory In Action

Originally, this idea stemmed directly from the world of One Piece and its creator Eiichiro Oda. In one instance during Ivankov’s appearances in the shonen series, Emporio hinted at Crocodile having a hidden connection with the gender-swapping pirate that he wants to keep under wraps. Eiichiro Oda himself shed light on this during a question and answer session with fans by stating, “Crocodile has vulnerabilities related to his past which he cannot defy. He indeed owes something to Ivankov.” Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, this theory continues to be an intriguing part of the One Piece lore.

Do guys think he knows that about the Mama Croc theories?

— queen? (@bymoonlightea) September 18, 2024

“Mama Croc” Might Have Already Appeared in Live Action

In an unexpected development, astute spectators claim to have identified a female counterpart of Crocodile in the revisit to Loguetown during the live-action adaptation of “One Piece”. The initial season cleverly recounted the death of Gol D. Roger and his revelation that the “One Piece” truly exists. In a fleeting instant, certain watchers assert they caught a glimpse of Crocodile prior to their supposed encounter with Emporio.

If it’s accurate that Joe Manganiello portrays the character Crocodile, then unless Ivanov manipulated his skin color with his ability before transition, this character is clearly not Crocodile in his earlier form.

— Vijay Williams (@VeggieWillymass) September 18, 2024

Crocodile in Season Two

It’s probable that since Alabasta isn’t the main focus in the second season of One Piece’s live-action, it suggests that Crocodile and Luffy’s major fight might not be shown when the series returns. However, this doesn’t imply that Baroqueworks’ leader won’t appear in places like Loguetown, Drum Island, or Little Garden. Instead, Crocodile may hint at future events by being present behind the scenes, even though he might not directly engage in combat with the Straw Hats during the upcoming season.

Actor Joe Manganiello, known for portraying the character Crocodile, has experience with playing significant antagonists. One of the most prominent in popular culture was Deathstroke (also known as Wade Wilson) in Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Although Manganiello didn’t fully explore the DC villain role, assuming the character of Crocodile is an excellent alternative.

As a passionate One Piece fan, I can’t help but wonder if the Mama Croc theory will surface in Season Two! Keep an eye out for the freshest news from Team Anime on egmr.ru about this shonen series, and don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly @EVComedy to discuss everything comics, manga, and anime.

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2024-09-19 20:39