30+ Characters We Ship in One Piece

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Anime expert Preston Hargrove shares fun ships from the One Piece universe
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What’s your favorite One Piece ship? No, we’re not talking about pirate ships—we’re talking about the characters you want to get together! We’ve sailed the seas and searched all the corners of the internet to bring you the most popular One Piece ships of all time. Keep reading to see if your OTP (one true pairing) made the list, including favorites from an anime expert!

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Anime expert Preston Hargrove says popular One Piece ships include Sanji and Pudding and Luffy and Boa. Other popular ships include Luffy and Nami, Nico and Zoro, Sanji and Nami, Usopp and Kaya, and Shanks and Makino.

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Monkey D. Luffy x Nami

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  1. Luffy and Nami are not only one of the most popular One Piece ships, but one of the oldest. They have a long history together, and the ship really gained traction when Luffy saved Nami from the Arlong Crew and gave her his hat. They have a deep, trusting bond and are really close friends.[1]

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Usopp x Kaya

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  1. Though they aren’t official in the anime, Usopp and Kaya are a canon couple in the live-action series. Before he was a pirate, Usopp was a troublemaker. While most of the other villagers didn’t like him, Kaya loved spending time with him and listening to his stories. Usopp would do anything to protect Kaya, including standing up to Captain Kuro.[2]
3

Nico Robin x Roronoa Zoro

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  1. Nico Robin and Zoro would be a total power couple. Zoro is usually standoffish, but he’s one of the first to trust Robin and is protective of her. They’re both more mature than other members of the crew, and they’re great fighters, so together, they’d be unstoppable.[3]
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Shanks x Makino

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  1. Even if they’re not canon, Shanks and Makino just make sense. They both act as a parental figure for Luffy, and Shanks and the other pirates spend a lot of time in Makino’s bar. One Piece’s creator, Oda, has also said that the father of Makino’s baby is “probably that person,” which some fans think is Shanks.[4]
5

Smoker x Hina

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  1. Smoker and Hina are both hot-headed Marines who fans started to ship after Oda released a page of the two shopping together. They constantly bicker, but it’s clear that they’re comfortable with each other. Fans like to explore their “will-they-won’t-they” dynamic in fan works.[5]
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Sanji x Nami

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  1. We all know Sanji loves beautiful women, but he has a soft spot for Nami. He gives her special treatment compared to other women, and these two are shown together in countless scenes. It’s clear that Nami trusts him completely.[6]
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Sanji x Charlotte Pudding

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  1. Hargrove says the Sanxi x Pudding ship comes from the Whole Cake arc.[7] Sanji and Pudding’s wedding may have been a political union, but it became much more than that. Pudding initially planned on killing Sanji to please her mother, but when he complimented her third eye, she fell in love with him. She helped him and the Straw Hat Pirates escape Whole Cake Island, and she removed all his memories of their relationship so he wouldn’t be sad. Fans hold out that these two will meet again.[8]
    • According to Hargrove, Sanji and Pudding have one of the strongest emotional connections that fans have seen in the One Piece verse, as far as connectivity and relationship go. Pudding has a third eye, and she always thinks somebody is going to reject her for it. She’s also kind of a villain. But Hargrove explains that Sanji accepted Pudding despite her "flaws" (and the fact that she does Sanji wrong a few times).[9]
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Kyros x Scarlett

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  1. On paper, Kyros and Scarlett couldn’t be more different; Scarlett was a princess, and Kyros was a gladiator. She fell in love with him when he became a royal guard, and she left her royal life behind to be with him. How could you not ship these two?[10]
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Roronoa Zoro x Tashigi Share

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  1. Zoro and Tashigi have an interesting dynamic; Tashigi looks exactly like Zoro’s deceased friend. She’s also a Marine, while Zoro is a pirate, which sets them up for a forbidden love. They may be rivals, but Zoro is often protective over her.[11]
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Monkey D. Luffy x Shirahoshi

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  1. On first glance, these two might not have a lot in common. Shirahoshi is a shy, sensitive princess, and Luffy is a wild, fearless pirate.[12] However, fans ship them because they balance each other out. Shirahoshi admires Luffy’s strength, and he encourages her to be braver.
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Kozuki Oden x Toki

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  1. Kozuki Oden and Toki are another tragic love story. Toki possessed the Toki Toki no Mi devil fruit, which allowed her to travel forward in time, but not backwards. When she met Oden, they married and had children. But when Orochi and Kaido took over Wano, Oden attempted to free the nation and was sentenced to death. While Toki could have time-traveled to escape, she instead chose to stay and die in the same era so she could be with him.[13]
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Monkey D. Luffy x Rebecca

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  1. If you’re a fan of “rivals-to-lovers,” you might ship Luffy and Rebecca. They initially butt heads and distrust each other during the tournament for Ace’s Devil Fruit. Later, though, they team up to defeat Doflamingo’s pirate crew and begin to trust each other. Fans like to imagine that Rebecca could tame Luffy’s wild side.[14]
13

Usopp x Nami

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  1. This may not be the most popular ship, but hear us out. These two are often paired together during missions, and as members of the “Weak Trio,” they often bond over their shared fears and vulnerabilities. Their friendship is warm and genuine, and fans often wonder what a romantic relationship between them would look like.[15]
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Roronoa Zoro x Sanji

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  1. Zoro and Sanji do not like each other… which just makes fans ship them more. They constantly tease and butt heads with each other, like in the Thriller Bark arc when they fight over who would die for their captain first. Fans see their amusing bickering as the perfect set-up for a “rivals-to-lovers” dynamic.[16]
15

Monkey D. Luffy x Boa Hancock

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  1. This ship may be canonically one-sided, but fans love it anyway. Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress of Amazon Lily, falls head over heels for Luffy after he stands up against the Celestial Dragons who hurt her and her sisters. Luffy, of course, is oblivious, but fans think this ship is funny and adorable.[17]
    • Fans likely ship these two together because Boa absolutely loves Luffy, but Luffy doesn’t even know she likes him, explains Hargrove. “I don’t think Luffy likes too much of anybody if it ain’t food, in my opinion.”[18]
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Nico Robin x Franky

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  1. Romance may be forbidden among the Straw Hat Pirates, but let’s face it—the characters still have chemistry. Franky often tries to impress and compliment Robin, and he protects her at Enies Lobby. The pair are often seen exploring and fighting together, and some fans think of them as an old married couple.[19]
17

Roronoa Zoro x Kiku

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  1. Zoro and Kiku are both highly skilled with swords, and their fighting styles complement each other. They also both have a strong sense of honor and share a mutual respect for each other. Zoro is also very protective over Kiku and reacted strongly when she was injured, which some fans take as a sign his feelings were more than platonic.
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Monkey D. Luffy x Trafalgar D. Water Law

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  1. Luffy and Law are a perfect example of the “opposites attract” dynamic. Luffy is happy-go-lucky, while Law is more stoic and reserved. Still, as captains, they have a mutual respect for each other. Fans can’t resist their juxtaposition.[20]
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Nefertari Vivi x Monkey D. Luffy

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  1. Vivi and Luffy have a bit of a “rivals-to-lovers” dynamic. Though they worked together during the Alabasta arc, they butted heads about how to free Vivi’s people. They eventually made up, however, and became good friends. Luffy even wanted her to join his crew, and fans like to imagine what would have happened if she did.
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Gol D. Roger x Portgas Rouge

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  1. Though their relationship was never fully explored, it’s clear how much these two loved each other. Despite Roger having a target on his back by the World Government, Portgas Rouge stayed with him, even if it meant putting herself in danger. Their story may have ended in tragedy, but that’s what makes it all the more romantic.[21]
21

Nefertari Vivi x Koza

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  1. Vivi and Koza are canonically childhood friends, which sets them up for a “friends-to-lovers” relationship. Even though they lead opposing sides during the Alabasta arc, they still want to protect each other. They have a bit of a Romeo and Juliet dynamic.[22]
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22

Sabo x Koala

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  1. Sabo and Koala didn’t seem like they’d cross paths at first, but fans started shipping them after they were frequently seen together in the Revolutionary Army. They have a trusting, supportive dynamic that many fans interpret as more than platonic.[23]
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Roronoa Zoro x Princess Hiyori

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  1. When Zoro and Hiyori meet, the chemistry is undeniable. Zoro saves Hiyori, and in return, she gives him her father’s sword and reveals her true identity. It’s clear that she trusts him, and they have many intimate interactions, like sharing a bed during the Wano Country arc. And if you know anything about fanfiction, the bed-sharing trope is a classic.[24]
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Garp x Dadan

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  1. Garp and Dadan essentially co-parent Luffy and Ace, even if they aren’t technically together. Garp trusts Dadan with his family’s safety, even if he has to blackmail her into taking care of them.[25] They also share an intense scene when Dadan attacks Garp for not saving Ace, and the moment is so emotional that some fans speculate their relationship was deeper than just friendship.
25

Stussy Buckingham x Whitebeard

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  1. Stussy ships herself with Whitebeard. She tries to claim that Whitebeard is the father of her son, Edward Weevil, though it’s unlikely this is true. Stussy and Whitebeard were both members of the Rocks Pirates, and while it’s unclear how he felt about her, it’s clear that she had a crush on him.[26] Some fans like to imagine what a relationship between these two would be like.
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Dr. Kureha x Dr. Hiriluk

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  1. These two doctors are both eccentric, so is it really that strange to think they’d make a good couple? They both have a strong desire to help people, even if it doesn’t always go according to plan. Dr. Kureha was also deeply saddened when she learned of Dr. Hiriluk’s death, so it’s clear that she respected and cared about him.
27

Dr. Kureha x Vegapunk

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  1. This may sound like an odd pairing at first, but hear us out. Both Dr. Kureha and Vegapunk want to help people, even if it means going against authority. These two would bond over Kureha’s unorthodox methods and Vegapunk’s chaotic experiments and technology.
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Tony Tony Chopper x Milky

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  1. Let’s face it, there aren’t a ton of anthropomorphic animals in One Piece, so it makes sense that fans ship these two together. These two meet when the Straw Hats discover an island of anthropomorphic animals. Milky acts as Chopper’s nurse, and he seems smitten with her.[27]
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Trafalgar D. Water Law x Nico Robin

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  1. Law and Robin are one of the more mature One Piece ships. They have similar tragic pasts, as they’re both the sole survivor of their annihilated homes. They’re both intelligent, calm, and have had to survive on their own since they were young. Their relationship would be built on mutual understanding and trust.[28]
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Tony Tony Chopper x Carrot

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  1. Carrot is an anthropomorphic rabbit mink who develops a close relationship with Chopper when they become trapped in Brulee’s Mirror World on Whole Cake Island.[29] They’re both lighthearted characters who work well together, and they both deeply care for the crew. Fans think they’re totally cute together.
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Roronoa Zoro x Perona

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  1. Zoro and Perona lived together on Kuraigana Island during the timeskip, so many fans interpret their dynamic as an old married couple. Perona may annoy Zoro, but she always takes care of him. She’s also more playful, while he’s moody, which is perfect for fans of the “grumpy/sunshine” trope.[30]
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Kaido x Big Mom

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  1. This is a divisive ship, as they’re both villains, but if you get it, you get it. Big Mom and Kaido initially don’t like each other because their personalities are so different, and they even battle each other in Wano. However, their shared desire for world domination brings them together. As a couple, they might be unstoppable… which would be terrifying.[31]
33

Buggy the Clown x Lady Alvida

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  1. Another questionable villain ship is that of Buggy the Clown and Lady Alvida. They canonically formed an alliance during the East Blue Saga and teamed up to defeat Luffy (even though they failed).[32] They have a pretty funny dynamic, with Alvida being arrogant and beauty-obsessed and Buggy being cowardly and loud. Beneath it all, they actually work pretty well together.
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  7. ↑ Preston Hargrove. Anime Expert. Expert Interview
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  9. ↑ Preston Hargrove. Anime Expert. Expert Interview
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  17. ↑ https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Buckingham_Stussy
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  20. ↑ https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Carrot
  21. ↑ https://www.ranker.com/list/best-one-piece-ships-relationships/ashley-glenn
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  23. ↑ https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Buggy

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