Transformation is an essential part of Shonen anime. Besides the plot, fans are always eager to witness the transformation scenes of the characters.
Transformations not only increase a character’s power but also justify their development. Goku’s Super Saiyan transformation will forever be one of the most iconic transformations of all time.
Similarly, Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation during the fight against Kaido will always be remembered as one of the greatest transformations in modern times. However, this iconic moment may soon lose its appeal due to Eiichiro Oda. According to fans, the mangaka may have overused Gear 5, allowing Luffy to use it against weaker opponents while he still has other forms available.
Gear 5 May Be Overused in One Piece
Monkey D. Luffy’s Gear 5 was introduced in the manga quite early, and fans eagerly awaited its animation. When it finally happened, the entire anime fandom went wild. Fans were so excited to see Gear 5 animated that streaming sites crashed. Luffy’s transformation into Gear 5, or Sun God Nika, was incredibly impressive. It helped Luffy awaken his Devil Fruit and defeat Kaido with a massive Bajrang Gun.
Luffy looked incredible in his all-white form, and most people thought he would use it against the strongest enemies. However, the mangaka has allowed him to use his latest form in every battle he fights afterward.
This transformation is starting to lose its value as fans are witnessing Gear 5 in every possible encounter with a villain. The exclusivity of this form is diminishing compared to other popular transformation forms in anime.
In Dragon Ball, Goku always starts fighting in his base form, and he only uses his strongest transformations when the situation demands it. Even when Frieza came to Earth in Dragon Ball Super, Goku fought Frieza in his base form before transforming into Super Saiyan.
However, in One Piece Chapter 1128, Luffy Gear 5 appears, and this time, he is fighting a few weak opponents. Even when Gear Fourth is unlocked, he doesn’t use it as frequently as he did recently.
The Elbaf Arc of One Piece Has Officially Begun
The Egghead Arc has given fans a fantastic time, with a lot happening in a short span. After the arc ended, the Straw Hat crew set sail to Elbaf Island. Everyone is quite excited as the final battle is expected to take place in Elbaf. This island is home to giants and holds some secrets that have fans crafting new theories. Moreover, the winner of the battle will be the one closest to Laugh Tale and obtain the ultimate prize.
Monkey D. Luffy is the main character in One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, and everyone supports him. However, the road ahead is not easy. As Gear 5 gradually loses its exclusivity, the mangaka may need to explore other options. Gear 5 is quite powerful, but Shanks, Imu, Figarland Garling, and others are all powerhouses. Furthermore, the excitement surrounding Gear 5 is waning, and a secondary form like Snakeman or Bounceman could help restore the fans’ confidence.
