Are Kalifa and Alpha from One Piece Sisters? Unveiled!

The post-time-skip storyline of One Piece has captivated fans with its deep dive into the origins and backstory of Bartholomew Kuma. Once a beloved character, Kuma has now become a fan favorite after the revelation of the tragic circumstances of his life.

One of the reasons for the intense interest in Kuma’s flashback is the wealth of significant lore information and worldbuilding it contains. Fans are also excited to see younger versions of familiar characters and the introduction of completely new characters to the story.

One Piece’s Alpha not confirmed to be Kalifa’s sister, but there’s strong evidence suggesting it to be the case

One such character to fall into the latter category is Alpha, a World Government agent with Cipher Pol 8, who is tasked with leading Bonney’s “medical team,” following her surgery. While a sensible and inconspicuous enough purpose for inclusion, some One Piece fans are asserting that Alpha may be related to another Cipher Pol agent, Kalifa.

Are Kalifa and Alpha sisters?

Alpha's recent introduction in One Piece means there is no official confirmation about whether she is Kalifa’s sister. It is unlikely that this will be revealed or confirmed soon, given Eiichiro Oda’s typical writing style for the series. Despite this, there are some key similarities between the two, such as their facial features and overall build, which suggest they have some sort of connection, whether familial or otherwise. They generally look very similar to each other, in a way that suggests they may be related.

Furthermore, their names are also very similar when one looks at the literal writing of Alpha in Japanese, as many One Piece fans have pointed out. Alpha’s name can be written literally as Alufa, which bears heavy similarity to the name Kalifa. It’s also worth mentioning that there are no other characters in the series with a name similar to the two of them.

Both Cipher Pol agents, Alpha and Kalifa, work for the World Government, with Alpha initially working for CP8 and Kalifa for CP9 before being transferred to CP0. The prevalence of nepotism within the World Government's Cipher Pol intelligence agencies suggests that Kalifa and Alpha may be sisters. Some One Piece fans have speculated that Alpha is just Kalifa in disguise, or that she joined CP9 in an effort to obtain the Pluton blueprints. However, given how close to current events Alpha's introduction is in the series timeline, it seems unlikely that she could also be Kalifa, who should already be in Water 7, having infiltrated Iceberg's Galley-La Company alongside Kaku and Rob Lucci.

There is no explicit mention of when Kalifa joins the Galley-La Company, but most fans believe she is already in Water 7 at this point. It is speculated that Kalifa and Alpha are sisters, but this is still uncertain given the current information about the characters. Stay updated on all One Piece anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 progresses.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am intrigued by the theory that Alpha and Kalifa from One Piece may be sisters. The evidence presented in the article, such as their similar facial features, names, and involvement in the World Government's Cipher Pol, is compelling and suggests a possible familial connection between the two characters. I appreciate the author's thorough analysis and attention to detail in exploring this theory.

However, I also understand that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, often takes his time in revealing important plot points and character relationships. Therefore, I am patient and willing to wait for official confirmation or further developments in the story that may shed more light on the relationship between Alpha and Kalifa. In the meantime, I enjoy speculating and discussing this theory with other fans online, as it adds an extra layer of excitement and engagement to the One Piece fandom.