Chapter Analysis

The Feline Café Recreated Yamato’s Cover Page Series Vol. 24: “It was Who’s Who’s hideout!” Inside were remnants of the Feline Café from the fourth floor of Onigashima Castle. The hideout even recreated the torii gate with the “Cat” sign — and there was Kouzaburou’s stolen sword and the kidnapped daughters. Does that make the … Read more

The Black Cat Pirates? Yamato’s Cover Page Series Vol. 23: “Breaking into a suspicious hideout!” Yamato’s Cover Page Series is a digest of Luffy’s adventures. Last time was a self-homage to the scene where Loki and Luffy met. So this time it must depict what follows — perhaps a homage to the scene where Gunco … Read more

Nika, Who’s Who, and Loki Yamato’s Cover Page Series Vol. 22: “A mysterious hideout deep in Udon.” Yamato’s Cover Page Series is a digest of Luffy’s adventures. Last time was a self-homage to the Egghead arc; this time looks like an Elbaf arc self-homage. The castle in the cover page is clearly Who’s Who’s symbol. … Read more

Otama Got Strong in No Time Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.21: “I’m Different From Who I Was Back Then!!” Last time, both the cover and chapter were rich with symbolism around Jinbe — the man who saved Luffy on Whole Cake Island, returned the sake cup to Big Mom, pledged his loyalty in Wano, and officially … Read more

Is This a Foreshadowing of Franky’s Power-Up?! Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.22: The star is Franky!! This cover page coincides with the announcement of the new voice actor for Franky in the One Piece anime. …or so it seems — but I actually think this is a genuine foreshadowing of Franky powering up to a flying … Read more

Jinbe, Knight of the Sea Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.20: “Raid on Holdem! Leave Everything Behind!!” Just as I predicted, this was a Jinbe homage — the crew member who joined after Brook. The composition references this scene below. This is the scene where Jinbe defeats Opera, rescues Luffy, and makes his first overt act of … Read more

Soul King’s Concert Composition Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.19: “Udon Prison Being Rebuilt at the Mine” Just as I predicted, this was a Brook homage — the crew member who joined after Franky. The composition references the scene below. “Bone!” “Yes! Bone-voyage — get it?!” Mapping that onto this week’s cover: the “skeleton framework” of Udon … Read more

Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.18: “Chase the Sword Thief!!” Last time it was a Robin homage — Yamato channeling Robin in Dressrosa as a tribute to Gulliver’s Travels. This time, Franky was due in the rotation, so “Chase the Sword Thief!!” is a homage to Franky chasing the thief who stole his pants. There’s something about … Read more

The Cover Story Prediction Hits the Mark! Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.17: “Fell Asleep and Got My Sword Stolen” While Yamato and Otama napped, a shadow stole Kozuki Oden’s sword! This is clearly a Robin homage. Here’s why: I can call this prediction completely accurate! This confirms the theory that “Yamato’s Cover Story is a digest … Read more

Yamato’s Cover Story Vol.16: “Ninja Training in Amigasa Village” This volume shows Otama doing ninja training while Shinobu watches over her. The composition is remarkably similar to Vivi’s princess training. Luffy said to Vivi, “Bet your life with ours!! Aren’t you our friend?!” — and that was midway through the Alabasta arc. So in the … Read more