One Piece fans have been speculating for years about who, if anyone, Monkey D. Luffy might end up with when the series finally wraps. The easy guess has always been Nami, but if you've been paying attention to Eiichiro Oda, that theory doesn't hold much water.
Let's start with the obvious: Oda has made it crystal clear he doesn't want romance within the Straw Hat crew. That includes not just Luffy and Nami, but also fan-favorite pairings like Sanji and Nami, or Robin and Franky. According to Oda:
Q: Who does Nami like?
Oda: "Hmm, in a romantic sense? I don't think there will be any romance among that crew... One Piece isn't a romance. Maybe a lot of girl readers ask this kind of question. Boys are not interested at all."
That stance hasn't changed. When the live-action adaptation of One Piece launched, showrunner Steve Maeda confirmed that Oda's one non-negotiable rule was simple: no romance between Straw Hats. It was "forbidden," full stop.
So where does that leave Luffy?
Honestly, Luffy's only long-term commitment has been to freedom, meat, and the pirate life. He's never shown much interest in relationships, and settling down sounds like the opposite of what he wants. But if Oda decides to pair him off at the end, there's really only one character who fits: Boa Hancock.
Yes, the Pirate Empress herself. Hancock has had a long-standing (very one-sided) crush on Luffy, and while he's mostly been oblivious, she's the only character who's openly pursued him. And more importantly, she wouldn't get in the way of his freedom. If anything, she'd support it. Just like Gloriosa, who found love on the seas and then returned to Amazon Lily — something Hancock could easily mirror.
So, to recap:
- Nami? Nope — Oda said no Straw Hat hookups.
- Romance at all? Maybe, but definitely not the focus.
- Luffy + Hancock? If it happens, this is the safest bet.
Oh, and for those waiting on the next chapter: One Piece Chapter 1152 drops on June 22, 2025 (Sunday for most readers, technically Monday midnight in Japan). You can read it free on Manga Plus.