One Piece Finally Settled A Big Debate Regarding The Straw Hats’ Power Levels, And It Makes So Much Sense

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With Season 2 of the live-action One Piece series coming to Netflix, excitement is building for fans. Meanwhile, the anime is set to finish its Egghead arc by the end of 2025. Creator Eiichiro Oda has also revealed that the manga is nearing its conclusion as the Elbaph storyline progresses. Recently, a long-running debate among fans was finally resolved thanks to information published in a special magazine.

For years, fans have debated which of the Straw Hat Pirates is stronger: Sanji or Zoro. While it seemed like the story hinted at an answer before, a recent issue of Shonen Jump (reported by Screen Rant) now provides a clear and final answer to this long-running question.

One Piece Confirms Zoro And Sanji Have The Same Power Level

The newest edition of Shonen Jump came with a small magazine all about One Piece. Everyone is especially focused on a detail from Sanji’s character profile, which states:

Sanji is the incredibly skilled chef who cooks for the Straw Hat Pirates, but he’s also a powerful fighter known for his amazing footwork. While his bounty isn’t as high as Zoro’s, they’re equally strong and considered the team’s two most powerful fighters.

As a fan who keeps up with the One Piece anime, I’ve noticed a lot of debate about how strong Sanji and Zoro are. The show itself encourages this, constantly highlighting their rivalry and competitive spirit. Despite always trying to one-up each other, they ultimately respect each other’s skills and have both had many powerful moments throughout the series.

Viewers of the live-action One Piece might find some things puzzling – Zoro is a highly skilled swordsman constantly practicing, and Sanji is the ship’s cook. It’s understandable to feel that way given how the story is unfolding in the show, but everything becomes clearer for those who are familiar with the full adventure.

I Totally Agree After What Happened To Sanji In Wano

Warning: This contains major spoilers for the anime, specifically events past the Wano arc. If you haven’t watched that far, please don’t read further!

It’s clear to many fans that Sanji, after the Wano arc, is now as strong as Zoro. His inherent talent with Haki, combined with the enhancements from his Germa heritage, puts him on par with even the most powerful Marine Vice Admirals, something we’ve seen demonstrated recently in the Egghead arc.

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I haven’t been following the manga closely, but I know recent events in Elbaph seem to favor Zoro over Sanji. However, a new guide portrays them as equally strong. For those who are up-to-date with the story, interpret that as you wish, but it looks like the discussion about who will be Luffy’s right-hand man isn’t settled yet.

I’m really glad to see so much excitement for One Piece right now. It’s great timing, considering the recent announcement that the anime will move to a seasonal release schedule in 2026. While it’s disappointing we won’t get new episodes all year like we’re used to, it should give the creator, Eiichiro Oda, more time to rest, pursue personal projects like drawing for celebrities, and hopefully reduce the need for breaks during the actual season.

The second season of Netflix’s One Piece will premiere on March 10th. Even though the show has already moved past where I am in the manga, I’m still excited to see Sanji, Zoro, and the rest of the crew back for more live-action adventures and crazy stunts.

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2025-12-24 14:08