‘One Piece’: Director Reveals Capoeira Inspiration for Luffy’s Gear 5th Form
It’s well-known that One Piece and its main character, Luffy, have strong influences from Brazil. However, the revelation that Capoeira played a role in Luffy’s new Gear 5th form surprised many fans.
Animation director Vincent Chansard, who worked on various episodes, openings, and specials of the One Piece franchise, shared that he drew inspiration from Capoeira for Luffy’s Gear 5th transformation, also known as the Fifth Gear.
Chansard took to Twitter to explain his thought process: “Over time, in the manga, Luffy feels like a pretty all-rounded Mma fighter with boxing at his core, using punches, kicks, some grabs, but not many open-hand techniques.” he wrote.
Related: Mackenyu Explains How He Stayed True to Zoro in One Piece Live-Action Series
“With Gear 5, though, there’s a twist. I thought it would make sense to mix in a couple of other styles: Capoeira — because of its connection to...
Animation director Vincent Chansard, who worked on various episodes, openings, and specials of the One Piece franchise, shared that he drew inspiration from Capoeira for Luffy’s Gear 5th transformation, also known as the Fifth Gear.
Chansard took to Twitter to explain his thought process: “Over time, in the manga, Luffy feels like a pretty all-rounded Mma fighter with boxing at his core, using punches, kicks, some grabs, but not many open-hand techniques.” he wrote.
Related: Mackenyu Explains How He Stayed True to Zoro in One Piece Live-Action Series
“With Gear 5, though, there’s a twist. I thought it would make sense to mix in a couple of other styles: Capoeira — because of its connection to...
- 4/30/2025
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