Shanks has been an important background character throughout the series, usually being shown acknowledging Luffy's ever-growing reputation as a pirate. He serves as a minor ally to Luffy during …

Jan 14, 2025 · Who is Shanks in One Piece? Shanks is the captain of the Red Hair Pirates in One Piece as well as one of the Four Emperors that rule over the New World. He has sailed with the legendary …

Dec 4, 2025 · One Piece 1167 dives into Shanks’ secretive past, revealing his time in the Holy Land and sparking new doubts about where his loyalties truly lie.

Dec 16, 2025 · One Piece fans should not be surprised to know that Shanks is one of the most important characters that Oda has ever created. In fact, it can be said that Shanks is such an important …

Sep 20, 2024 · Shanks has always been painted as one of One Piece's more virtuous characters, but chapter #1126 makes it clear it's far more complicated than that.

Aug 23, 2025 · New chapters and Film Red suggest Shanks hails from the Figarland Celestial Dragon lineage—himself likely a twin of a powerful pirate ancestor tied to the Void Century. As One Piece …

2 days ago · shank (plural shanks) The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.