Exploring Luffy’s family background in One Piece can lead to a puzzling question: who is Luffy’s mom?

While fans are familiar with his grandfather and father, the identity of his mother remains a mystery. This character’s absence sparks curiosity among many followers of the anime series.

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Who is Luffy’s dad? The identity of Luffy’s father revealed

In this article, we will explore what we know about the mystery surrounding Luffy’s maternal lineage.

Who is Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece?

Monkey D. Luffy is the main protagonist of the immensely popular manga and anime series One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda.

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He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and is known for his cheerful personality, boundless optimism, and unwavering determination to become the Pirate King.

Luffy grew up in the small village of Foosha Village in the East Blue, raised by his grandfather, Monkey D. Garp, a vice admiral in the Marines, and later by Curly Dadan, a mountain bandit. As a child, Luffy idolized pirates and was inspired by the legendary pirate Red-Haired Shanks, who once visited Foosha Village.

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Even with the guidance of these influential figures shaping his childhood, a central question remains: Who is Luffy’s mom?

Eiichiro Oda about who is Luffy’s mom in One Piece

A collage showing Monkey D. Luffy in different phases of his life in the One Piece anime
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Oda provided insight in the SBS column (Shitsumon o Boshu Suru, or “I’m Taking Questions”) for One Piece manga volume 78, where he shared his perspective on the theme of “mother” versus “adventure.”

He noted that many of his characters, including Ace, Nami, and Luffy, have deceased or absent mothers. According to Oda, “mother” is the antithesis of “adventure.”

Who is Luffy’s mom in One Piece?

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The identity of Monkey D. Luffy’s mother has not been revealed in the One Piece series. Oda has kept this information undisclosed.

Luffy’s closest mother figure is his grandfather’s friend, Dadan. She played a significant role in raising him alongside his brothers Ace and Sabo during their childhood in Foosha Village in East Blue. Despite her tough exterior, Dadan deeply cares for Luffy and considers him one of her own.

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