This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.
Summary
- Shanks and his twin may have similarities beyond appearance, hinting at a name connection.
- Shanks’ brother’s name could be noble and related to being a Holy Knight, possibly Lance.
- Other possible names for Shanks’ twin include Falchion and Saber, linking to a weapon theme.
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The Similarities Between Shanks And His Twin
Why Being A Holy Knight Matters
- Oda Might’ve Incorporated The Position Into His Name
Shanks’s Twin’s Possible Name
- Lance Or Saber Could Be The Name
One Piece’s Elbaf arc is well and truly underway and it has already introduced fans to quite a lot of exciting plot points. Quite easily, the most intriguing plot point in the story at this point surrounds Shanks’s twin, who recently made an appearance in a castle in Elbaf Village. Things are going to be incredibly exciting moving forward, and readers absolutely cannot wait to see what turn the story is going to take from here.
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Most of all, fans want to know more information about Shanks’s twin and the entire story surrounding this character. While Oda has not revealed anything at all about him so far, his name might actually be guessed already, based on a common theme observed among those of the Figarland family.
The Similarities Between Shanks And His Twin
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- Shanks And His Twin Might Have Similarities Beyond Appearance
- Garling Could’ve Named Them Similarly
Undoubtedly, Shanks’s twin is connected to the character that fans have known since the very first chapter of the series. Shanks’s twin was first introduced in One Piece chapter 907, and right from then, fans knew that this individual was going to shake the world. Of course, back then, fans had assumed that this character was Shanks and that he was working together with the Government in some way or form. Many believed Shanks to be a traitor, while others consider this to be a show of his Celestial Dragon lineage. Regardless, it turned out that this person was not Shanks at all, which meant that this whole idea surrounding Shanks and his twin became even more exciting.
I want to talk about a certain pirate! – Shanks’s Twin
It is at this point that fans started noting similarities between Shanks and his twin. In physical appearance, they are exactly identical, with Shanks’s brother missing the scar that he has on his face. The two also seem to be identical twins. It appears increasingly likely that they were born at the same time. This would also lead one to believe that Shanks’s brother and Shanks himself have a name that complements the other. Of course, Shanks’s name is a rather interesting one, but whatever his brother’s name is, it’s likely going to be similar to Shanks.
This makes sense because usually when twins are born, they are named at the same time with one name complementing the other. This essentially means that when Shanks was given his own name, it is highly likely that his brother was given a name that complements his own, and that certainly means that fans might be able to guess the name of the individual from simply studying the character of Shanks.
Why Being A Holy Knight Matters
Oda Might’ve Incorporated The Position Into His Name
While it is certainly possible to study Shanks’s twin and figure out his name just by looking at the similarities between him and his brother, they have to be more to it than just that. One of the most important factors here at play is that Shanks’s brother is a member of the Holy Knights. Oda would absolutely love to nudge at the fact that he is a Holy Knight and make his name rather noble. He has a high ranking among the Celestial Dragons, and is the successor of the Figarland Family after Garling. This essentially means that the name of this character is going to be rather similar to Celestial Dragons.
Our real battle begins once the Holy Knights make their move! – Dragon
So far, the Celestial Dragons of the One Piece world have had very fancy names, as observed throughout the series, such as Mjosgard, Garling, and Nusjuro, among others. But, for a member of the Holy Knight who happens to be very powerful yet of royal lineage, the name has to fit in a certain way. It simply means that Shanks’s twin’s name could be a reference to the fact that he is a Knight who fights for the Celestial Dragons.
On top of that, this name also has to be similar to Shanks, which doesn’t give one many options. By narrowing it down, perhaps the most likely name for Shanks’s brother is going to be Lance.
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This is based on the idea that Shanks’s name could potentially be derived from a weapon or a sharp tool used to do damage. It can also be considered a part of a larger weapon, such as a spear. Similarly, fans can come to the conclusion that Shanks’s brother is going to be named something similar. If Shanks was named after a weapon, it is highly likely that his brother was as well.
Then, one has to look at the fact that he is a Knight, and usually, Knights have a certain attire to them. Knights are seen wielding swords, shields, and, on many occasions, lances. It is highly unlikely for the name of Shanks’s brother to be Sword. But, Lance makes for an intriguing name, and it also fits the theme of him being a member of the Holy Knight, yet being named after a weapon that also complements his brother, Shanks. Undoubtedly, this is the best guess that can be made at this point in time, and eventually, Shanks’s brother’s name is going to be revealed to the fans.
Shanks’s Twin’s Possible Name
Lance Or Saber Could Be The Name
Undoubtedly, Lance is a very popular name idea for Shanks’s twin. But, it certainly isn’t the only idea that stands out. Another interesting idea for Shanks’s twin name could be none other than Falchion. While uncommon, this name would add a unique twist to his name, all the while maintaining the weapon theme, at the same time, seeing to it that the fact that he is a member of the Holy Knights is highlighted here as well.
Just like Falchion, another intriguing name for Shanks’s twin could potentially be Saber. While not common, Saber is also a name, and as fans know, Saber is wielded by Garling Figarland, Shanks, and even his twin brother. Perhaps, Oda will take this theme one step further in the Elbaf arc and reveal to the fans that the name of Shanks’s brother is actually Saber. This would also ensure that both of their names start with the letter S, and add an extra unique touch to their stories. At the end of the day, at this point, fans don’t know what his name is exactly, but the hint that Oda has dropped appears to indicate that Shanks’s brother has a name that is worthy of a Knight, and, at the same time, a warrior as well.
Hopefully, fans will find out exciting bits of information pertaining to Shanks’s brother soon enough, and his name will be revealed as well. The Holy Knights’ arrival on Elbaf is incredibly exciting, and fans absolutely cannot wait to see what they have to offer.
One Piece is available to read via Viz Media. The series can be read by the fans officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus apps. The release date for the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1135, is set to be January 3, 2024.
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One Piece
Release Date
October 20, 1999
Creator
Eiichiro Oda
Number of Episodes
1122
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll
, Netflix
, Hulu
, Pluto TV
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Categorías: Anime
