Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #1117 of One Piece.
Summary
One Piecehas finally brought back a character fans have been dying to see for decades, confirming he is indeed alive and kicking in the New World.Vegapunk’s broadcast to the worldhas allowedOne Pieceto revisit many characters and locations, and the latest chapter finally sees thelong-awaited return of Gin, a minor but beloved character from the East Blue Saga.
In chapter #1117,Don Krieg, Pear, and Gin are seen reacting to Vegapunk’s message on Pirate Island, confirming that Gin not only survived but he and the Krieg Pirates even ventured back into the Grand Line and made it all the way to the New World. Gin and Don Krieg appear in the right-hand corner of the first panel of the chapter sneakily hidden under a text bubble, while Pearl can be seen more towards the center amidst a group of other pirates.
Gin had not been heard from ever since the events of Baratie, with many fans assuming he was dead, but the latest chapter finally confirms this isn’t the case. Gin has been the center of many wild theories since and his presence indicates a reunion with the Straw Hats could potentially be in the cards.
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One Piece Finally Confirms Gin is Alive and in the New World
Created by Eiichiro Oda, Chapter #1117, “A”
Known as the “Man-Demon” Gin was a relatively minor character in the Baratie Arc, especially in the grand scheme of things with Mihawk’s arrival at the scene. Many speculated that he could have died from inhaling the poisonous gases of Don Krieg’s MH5 bomb. However, fans have not forgotten him and have been waiting for him to return for years, especiallybecause of his promise to meet Luffy again in the Grand Line, and it seems he may finally have his chance to fulfill that promise.
The outlandish theories surrounding Gin over the years prove just how much fans have been awaiting his return. Some theorized he could be Admiral Rokugyu or even Killer, Eutass Kid’s right-hand man while others believed he might be found at Big Mom’s Tea Party or even at Wano due to the subtle Japanese aspects of his character. Safe to say, all these theories were wrong, but Gin is definitely alive, much to fans' relief.
Gin’s Return Proves Oda Never Forgets Even the Smallest Characters
The last few chapters of the Egghead Arc have single-handedlyproved just how well Eiichiro Oda knows the intricacies of his story, down to even the most minor characters. Before Gin, chapter #1114 similarly surprised fans with anunexpected cameo from Chouchou, who had only appeared once in a cover story since the East Blue Saga.
Even a seemingly forgotten character like Gaimon made an appearance inFilm: Red’s ending sequence, while Captain Kuro who hadn’t been heard from since Syrup Village appeared on a cover story when fans least expected, which means fans can hope to see even the most obscure characters make a return before the finale ofOne Piece.
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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.
