One Piece Unveils Long-Awaited Revelation about Luffy and Shanks' Shared Past

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Uta from One Piece Film: Red, makes her anime debut in Episode #1082, confirming her canon existence within the main series.

Uta's brief silhouette appearance establishes her connection to both Shanks and Luffy, solidifying her presence in the story. Her cameo in the manga had already hinted at her canon status, but her appearance in the anime unequivocally confirms it.

In Episode #1082 of the One Piece anime, Uta's canon status is confirmed through an unforeseen cameo. Although only in silhouette, Uta briefly appears alongside a youthful Luffy, Momonosuke, and Hiyori as Shanks discusses the dawn of a new era, showcasing his mastery of Conqueror's Haki by compelling Ryokugyu to depart from Wano.

Uta Makes Her Anime Debut In One Piece

Uta also appeared in the manga (chapter #1055) but only as an unclear silhouette. However, the anime provides a much clearer and full-frontal view of her character. In the movie "Film: Red," Uta is introduced as Shanks' adoptive daughter. The Red-Haired Pirates found her as a baby, who had been kidnapped by other pirates. Uta served as a musician on Shanks' crew and met a young Luffy in Foosha Village. Unfortunately, she was eventually abandoned on Elegia Island by Shanks, which caused her intense hatred for pirates. This led to her desire to use the dangerous powers of the Uta Uta no Mi Devil Fruit to create a "new era."

Although the events in "Film: Red" may not be considered canon, Oda's weekly specials in Shonen Jump (issues #35 to #38) affirm that Uta is indeed Shanks' adopted daughter and has also been to Foosha Village. This suggests that she may have crossed paths with Luffy when he was younger. Some fans even believe that Uta's influence as a child may have inspired Luffy's love for singing and spontaneously creating songs.

One Piece Film: Red stands out from other films in the franchise as it provides insight into several important aspects of Shanks' character. It reveals details about Shanks' origins, his connection to the Figarland family, and his involvement with God Valley. While it is unlikely that Uta will have any significant impact on the story going forward, her appearance in the latest episode of One Piece irrefutably cements her status as a canon character in the series.

Episode #1082 of One Piece is available from Crunchyroll.

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Editor's P/S

As an One Piece fan, I am thrilled about the recent revelation in the anime confirming Uta's existence within the main storyline. Uta, a character introduced in the "One Piece Film: Red," has been a topic of debate among fans regarding her canonicity. However, with her appearance in Episode #1082, her status as a canon character has been solidified. This opens up exciting possibilities for future exploration of her backstory and her connections to Shanks and Luffy.

Uta's brief appearance in the anime, albeit in silhouette, establishes her presence in Luffy and Shanks' shared past. This cameo not only confirms her canonicity but also hints at her potential significance in the overarching narrative. While the events of "Film: Red" may not directly influence the main storyline, Oda's weekly specials in Shonen Jump have confirmed crucial details about Uta's relationship with Shanks and her time in Foosha Village. This suggests that she may have played a role in shaping Luffy's early life and his love for singing.