One Piece fandom gets divisive when the topic of Luffy’s love interest comes up. Half of the fandom believes Luffy would end up with Nami. On the other hand, the other half sincerely believes that the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock is the perfect companion for the future Pirate King. Well, the fandom is always going to be divided on the fact, but what does the source material reveal? So, let’s analyze Luffy and Boa Hancock’s relationship in One Piece as it stands right now to find out if the couple is going to get together.
Spoilers Warning:
This post contains spoilers for the One Piece manga and anime. So, make sure to catch up to the series to avoid ruining your intended experience.
When Did Luffy First Meet Boa Hancock?
During the events of the Saboady Archipelago arc, Bartholomew Kuma sent each Straw Hat Pirates member to a different location across the Grand Line. That’s how Luffy landed on the Amazon Lily island and crossed paths with the Pirate Empress of the Kuja tribe, Boa Hancock.
Prior to meeting Luffy, Boa Hancock used to be kept as a slave at Marie Geoise, and we know how tormented life could be for the enslaved people. Thus, Boa always remains hostile towards the new men she meets due to her tragic past.
That’s when Luffy enters her life and completely changes her perception towards people, especially men. Luffy swiftly wins Boa’s heart by being himself, i.e. a big-hearted hero with a selfless attitude. So, the relationship between Luffy and Boa is a classic example of the one-sided enemies-to-lovers trope, which you can find in many fictional works.
Is Boa Hancock in Love with Luffy?
Boa Hancock falls head over heels for Luffy the moment she understands the kind-hearted side of our hero and his heroic actions against a Celestial Dragon. Similar to the previous empresses of the Kuja tribe, Boa catches the Love Sickness disease after falling in love with Luffy. This is more than enough proof of Boa’s endless affection towards Luffy in One Piece.
Recently, S-Snake, the Seraphim based on Boa Hancock also portrayed similar feelings towards Luffy in the Egghead arc, one of the best arcs in One Piece.
Even though Boa Hancock has an undying love for Luffy, unfortunately, it leans on the one-sided territory as our hero doesn’t reciprocate the same. Luffy sees her as a close friend he made during his adventures, like the rest of his friends, and there is no hint of a romantic feeling between them. But this is not enough for a part of the One Piece community to stop shipping them together. Not just LuHan, there are several other One Piece ships popular among fans.
Will Luffy and Boa End Up Together in One Piece?
If you think Luffy and Boa will end up together at the end of the One Piece series, there is only a slim chance of this ship coming to life.
That’s because Luffy outright rejected the marriage proposal made by Boa Hancock already and shows zero signs of interest in the current Pirate Empress. Sure, the idea of the future Pirate King and Pirate Empress looks like the stars have aligned. Moreover, the instances where Boa expresses her boundless love for Luffy are adorable and comedic to watch.
In reality, Luffy and Boa Hancock’s relationship has consistently been treated as a comedic gag in the series by Oda. Not to forget that the age gap between Boa and Luffy sparked mixed reactions among the fans as Luffy was just 17 years old when a 29-year-old Boa Hancock fell in love with him. Boa Hancock is still in love with Luffy to this day, but the latter doesn’t feel the same way about her (just yet).
Luffy is so focused on his adventures and dreams that he doesn’t have any time for romance. His only love is meat, and after he becomes the Pirate King, Nami would be a better choice for him to settle down with instead of Boa Hancock. So, we sincerely believe Luffy and Boa will continue to remain close friends even at the end of the One Piece series.
In the meantime, let us know your thoughts about Luffy and Boa’s relationship in the comments below.
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