The Mind-Blowing One Piece Moment: Albert Einstein's Hidden Cameo Revealed!

Mangaka Eiichiro Oda often finds inspiration in real-life pirates when creating characters for his popular series One Piece. Gol D. Roger, for example, is based on the renowned French pirate Olivier Levasseur, while Marshall D. Teach draws influence from the infamous Blackbeard. Another character, Jewelry Bonney, takes inspiration from the legendary Anne Bonny, and the list goes on.

In addition to pirate influences, many fans have also noticed that Oda's characters bear a striking resemblance to well-known public figures. For instance, Spandam's mask bears a resemblance to the one worn by wrestler Mick Foley during his Mankind persona, Enel's appearance is reminiscent of the famous rap artist Eminem, and Inazuma's looks bring to mind the iconic singer David Bowie.

Dr. Vegapunk, a character whose appearance mirrors that of the renowned physicist and Nobel laureate Albert Einstein, serves as a prime example of how One Piece characters draw inspiration from iconic figures. Moreover, this parallel extends beyond their physical resemblance to encompass their characterization.

Vegapunk, Einstein, and the scientific world of One Piece

Dr Vegapunk (Image via Shueisha/Oda)

The world of One Piece is intricately woven, drawing inspiration from our tangible reality, especially in its societal and governmental dimensions. Additionally, it introduces the extraordinary through features like Devil Fruits, while recent chapters have teased the potential existence of sorcery.

Eiichiro Oda's distinct and occasionally whimsical art style enables him to effortlessly blend the diverse idiosyncrasies within this universe.

One Piece incorporates science and scientific advancements extensively, with characters like Dr. Hiriluk and Hogback exemplifying their dedication to scientific experimentation.

Franky, a member of the Straw Hat crew, is not only a highly skilled shipwright, but also an innovative individual who has consistently upgraded both the Thousand Sunny and himself. Moreover, alongside brilliant scientific minds, there exist notable organizations like the Special Science Group of the Marines, MADS, and NEO MADS.

Nevertheless, the world of One Piece is greatly influenced by Dr. Vegapunk, whose groundbreaking inventions and discoveries have played a pivotal role in the remarkable advancements in technology thus far. Driven by his consumption of the Nomi Nomi no Mi, Vegapunk possesses an unparalleled intellect, enabling his brain to retain an infinite amount of information.

Undeniably, Dr. Vegapunk bears a striking resemblance to the renowned physicist Albert Einstein, most notably with his wide forehead, disheveled white hair, and prominent mustache. Just like the iconic image of Einstein sticking out his tongue, Dr. Vegapunk has also been spotted with his tongue playfully protruding on numerous occasions.

The image above shows Dr. Vegapunk, who is depicted as the eccentric genius, much like the famous scientist Einstein. Interestingly, Dr. Vegapunk has divided himself into seven parts, including the Stella and six satellite Vegapunks. Each of these parts represents a different aspect of his personality and fulfills distinct functions. This unique division enables him to efficiently distribute his work and conduct ongoing research.

Vegapunk's groundbreaking achievements in the world of One Piece, including the discovery of lineage factors, the invention of artificial Devil Fruits, and the creation of the Mother Flame, can be considered truly revolutionary, similar to how Einstein's theory of relativity transformed our understanding of physics. Oda's inclusion of these shared traits and characteristics between Vegapunk and Einstein serves as a befitting tribute to the brilliance of real-life scientific geniuses.

Vegapunk will soon make his debut in the One Piece anime as well, as it has been officially announced that once the creators finish the Wano arc, they will dive right into the Egghead Island arc.