Here are 25 intriguing facts about Luffy that you may not know, including records, number symbolism, and other trivia:
1/ Luffy holds the distinction of being the first person shown consuming a Devil Fruit in the One Piece series. Right from the first chapter, we witness Luffy devouring the Gomu Gomu rubber Devil Fruit, which Shanks intended to eat but instead used as a bargaining chip. Interestingly, it was a less-than-satisfactory dessert that Luffy unknowingly consumed.
2/ Among the 12 Worst Generation Pirates, Luffy stands as the youngest at 19 years old. Following closely behind is Zoro at 21 years old. In contrast, Urouge claims the title of the oldest in the group, being 47 years old. This makes Urouge older than both Shanks (39 years old) and Marco (45 years old).
3/ Luffy holds the distinction of becoming the youngest Yonko (Emperor) in the history of One Piece. At the age of 19, he surpassed Red-Haired Shanks and claimed the status of a Yonko at the age of 33. This remarkable achievement showcases that, despite his young age, Luffy’s journey and accomplishments far surpass his chronological years.
4/ Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp once proclaimed that they had never experienced sickness and had no understanding of what it meant to be sick.
5/ During the Dressrosa arc, when Luffy participated in the tournament to win Ace’s Mera Mera Devil Fruit, he registered under the name Lucy. Notably, the number on his shirt was 0556, which holds significance beyond being a random number. This clever play by Oda connects to interesting connections within One Piece.
Luffy’s first date of birth is May 5th, represented as 5/5. The number 5-6 in Japanese pronunciation sounds like “Go-mu,” which aligns with Luffy’s Rubber Devil Fruit known as Gomu Gomu no Mi. Furthermore, in Chapter 556, Luffy, alongside Jinbe, Crocodile, Buggy, and numerous other prisoners, makes a pivotal appearance at Marineford to rescue Ace—a fitting combination, true to Oda’s style.
6/ Luffy consistently ranks at the top in all of One Piece’s Favorite Characters polls. Shonen Jump magazine conducted the poll seven times—six times within Japan and once globally. In all instances, Luffy emerged as the most popular character, receiving a total of 1,637,921 votes.
7/ Luffy bears striking similarities to Son Goku from Dragon Ball. Both characters serve as the main protagonists, exhibiting childlike and innocent personalities, sporting messy black hair, and having voracious appetites. These interesting parallels arise from Oda’s inspiration drawn from Dragon Ball when creating One Piece.
8/ Luffy possesses a natural talent for attracting powerful allies and forging deep connections with them.
9/ Luffy’s birthday, May 5th, coincides with Japan’s “Children’s Day” (こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi), which aligns with his childlike nature. Additionally, May 5th is also the birthday of Demaro Black, the imposter Luffy who feigned ignorance due to sickness, almost successfully deceiving the Caribou brothers.
10/ Luffy adheres to a principle of never killing his adversaries. In SBS Vol 4, a reader queried Oda about Luffy’s refusal to take the lives of his enemies. Oda’s response conveyed that during that era, individuals fought for their dreams with their very lives. For Luffy’s enemies, witnessing their dreams crumble is tantamount to defeat and carries a pain akin to death. Luffy refrains from killing his foes as he offers them a second chance to fight for their aspirations.
11/ In SBS Vol 8, a reader asked Oda if Luffy’s penis can be stretched. And Oda’s answer was, yes, why not.
12/ Luffy has very few thought bubbles in One Piece
13/ In SBS Vol. 65, a reader inquired why Oda chose to have Luffy consume the Gomu Gomu rubber Devil Fruit. Oda’s response was that he wanted to give Luffy a power that would be the most amusing for him. Regardless of how serious the situation may be, Luffy’s ability to stretch and inflate himself always provides opportunities for comedic moments.
14/ Luffy’s favorite food is meat, relishing its savory flavors. On the other hand, his least favorite food is cherry blossom cake.
15/ In SBS Vol. 79, a reader raised a question about the cooking skills of the Straw Hat crew members aside from Sanji. Oda revealed that Luffy doesn’t possess any cooking skills, but he excels in placing freshly cooked meat on a plate—an expertise born out of his insatiable appetite. Zoro’s specialty lies in preparing sashimi, while Nami’s preferred dish is roast duck with tangerine soup. Usopp is adept at cooking fish and chips, and Chopper is skilled in making mixed juice. Robin’s culinary talent lies in preparing Paella stew, while Franky shines as a master of BBQ. Lastly, Brook showcases his proficiency in crafting Churrasco dishes.
16/ Luffy likes all places, if there is meat there
17/ The number representing Luffy is number 1 and number 56 (5 is Go, 6 is Mu) is the name of the rubber devil fruit Luffy owns. Luffy’s color is red.
18/ If the Straw Hat Pirates were a family, Luffy would be the youngest child, only older than Chopper.
19/ The symbolic animal associated with Luffy is the Monkey, reflecting his mischievous and playful nature.
20/ In an alternative scenario where One Piece took place in the real world, Luffy’s place of origin would be Brazil, known for its vibrant culture, including the lively tradition of Samba dancing.
21/ The flower that symbolizes Luffy is the Sunflower, known for its bright and cheerful appearance, much like Luffy’s energetic and optimistic personality.
22/ Luffy only showers once a week
23/ Luffy only sleeps about 5 hours a day.
24/ If Luffy didn’t become a pirate, he would become a fireman.
25/ Up to this point Luffy is the only young man who has not shown any emotion when standing in front of the pirate queen Boa Hancock, even when seeing the entire body of the pirate queen. It was this, and thinking for others, that helped Luffy capture the heart of this hot girl.
