One Piece Fan Art Channels JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure for Shanks’ Evil Twin Clash

The popular manga series, “One Piece,” is deep into its final story arc, and as creator Eiichiro Oda pulls out all the stops for the Straw Hat Pirates’ grand finale, some major surprises are surfacing. A significant recent twist involves Shanks having a sinister doppelganger, a mysterious character who bears a striking resemblance to Luffy’s mentor and appears to be secretly aligned with the government. Despite numerous unanswered questions about this “Evil Shanks,” fan artists continue to share their unique interpretations of the villain, with one artist envisioning an intense confrontation reminiscent of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Despite the significant influence Shanks has had on Monkey D. Luffy’s life, the two pirates have barely crossed paths in One Piece, with their paths seldom intersecting throughout the series. One of the most anticipated events for shonen fans is the long-awaited encounter between Luffy and Shanks, a significant plot point that has been building momentum for the latest movie in the franchise, One Piece Film: Red. However, even in this film, their paths were kept separate as they fought towards a common goal. If Shanks were to have an evil counterpart, it would introduce a surprising twist in the world of the Grand Line and its inhabitants.

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Shanks’ Bizarre Adventure

As an ardent fan of both JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and One Piece, I can’t help but be thrilled about the imaginative artwork that depicts a hypothetical encounter between Shanks and his twin. Given Shanks’ formidable strength, demonstrated by his effortless defeat of Kidd, it will undoubtedly be intriguing to gauge just how powerful this sinister doppelganger may prove to be.

Moreover, the tantalizing possibility exists that One Piece enthusiasts have been tracking the “wrong” Shanks throughout previous tales. This once again underscores the sheer brilliance of creator Eiichiro Oda’s devious storytelling prowess.

If you’re not fond of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, here’s a brief summary of an iconic scene from the series: The main character, Jotaro Kujo, engaged in a battle against the seemingly invincible vampire, Dio Brando. In their fight, Jotaro executed a move that has become a popular meme within anime culture. If Shanks were to meet his brother in One Piece, it would likely result in one of the most outrageous moments the franchise has yet to produce.

BROTHER VS BROTHER #ONEPIECE

— hawk 鹰 (@manofbeskar) February 23, 2025

When Will One Piece End?

As the One Piece manga enters its closing act, creator Eiichiro Oda has not yet specified when the grand finale will be unveiled. Previously, the narrative of shonen series like One Piece could extend over several years, and given the current progression of the story, it seems that many significant events and battles are still to come. The anime adaptation is currently airing a reworked version of the Fishmen Island Arc, and the final saga will resume in April with some unexpected twists for those keeping up with the anime’s adventures.

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2025-02-26 22:39