One Piece fans have been speculating about Joy Boy’s character ever since the character was first mentioned in chapter 1081 of the manga series. Although a few clues have been provided about the character, Joy Boy’s true identity remains a mystery. As Joy Boy plays a crucial role in One Piece, the character is often associated with the main character, Monkey D. Luffy.
Many fans have assumed that Luffy might be the real Joy Boy since he made a promise with Poseidon, which is mentioned in one of the poneglyphs found in Fishman Island. Poseidon is one of the three ancient weapons, and it was revealed that the weapon is a living being, the mermaid princess Shirahoshi. Luffy accidentally met Poseidon during his adventure in Fishman Island and made a promise to meet her again, similar to what Joy Boy promised Poseidon in the past.
There are theories that Luffy might fulfill his promise to Poseidon and free the Fishman Island’s residents from injustice by the humans and the Tenryuubito. This theory supports the idea that Luffy is Joy Boy. However, this is still a theory, and there is no confirmation from the creator, Eiichiro Oda, regarding Joy Boy’s identity.
Although some clues have been provided about Joy Boy, one thing is certain – he lived during the Void Century, when the ancient kingdom ruled over the seas in One Piece. Therefore, Luffy cannot be Joy Boy, as he is living in the current era.
Despite this, Eiichiro Oda has hinted at the possibility of Joy Boy having some powerful allies in the past. One of these was Zunisha, an ancient giant elephant that carries the island of Zou on its back. Zunisha is thought to have been a former comrade of Joy Boy as he has the ability to detect the presence of the mysterious character.
If Joy Boy did have allies in the past, then they were likely part of the knights of the ancient kingdom and also powerful characters from One Piece. Eiichiro Oda has already started to reveal some of the series’ mysterious characters in the final saga. Fans can expect further revelations about Joy Boy, his identity, and his allies as the series approaches its conclusion.
