One Piece has never revealed anything about the main character Monkey D. Luffy's mom, but an interview with series creator Eiichiro Oda has given away a few key details fans might have missed. One Piece has some of the most expansive lore in anime. The series is one of the few that has reached over 1,000 episodes, and it didn't grow to that length by revealing all of its secrets right away.

Most of the Straw Hat Pirates' backgrounds were a mystery for most of the show. Characters like Roronoa Zoro, Nico Robin, and even Nami had mysterious backgrounds that were only revealed as the series went on. Luffy is another character who might give fans more questions than answers, as the enigmatic Straw Hat captain doesn't know much about where he came from; however, there may be more facts about Luffy's mom than even the Rubber Man knows himself.

One Piece Has Massive Lore

There Is More Story within the World of One Piece than Most Other Anime Series

One Piece has some of the deepest, richest lore in anime. There are several arcs within the series that consist of more episodes than entire anime series. Each of these arcs is filled with a wonderful story, telling the tale of corrupt Warlords, a haunted island/pirate ship, and so much more. Each arc in One Piece could almost be a series unto itself, but the fact that they're all interwoven into one, singular narrative makes One Piece the giant of anime everyone knows it as.

There aren't many anime series with more than 500 episodes, and there are even fewer with more than 1,000. Not only does One Piece have more than 1,000 episodes, but the quality only aims to improve with each new story beat. Monkey D. Luffy's exploits continue to grow more entertaining, keeping fans on the edge of their seats for over a decade.

With this much lore, it's obvious that not everything can be revealed right away. First, there's too much lore to reveal quickly, and second, it's much more entertaining to uncover the lore as the story progresses. Series creator Eiichiro Oda has done a great job of creating suspense throughout the series, with each arc revealing just enough information to keep fans interested.

One Piece Has Always Been Secretive

Eiichiro Oda Isn’t One to Give His Story’s Secrets Away Easily

One Piece is littered with mysteries. Even the title of the series remains elusive, as even after 1,000 episodes, nobody knows what the actual One Piece is. Luffy has always wanted to be the King of Pirates, but even he has alluded to having a separate dream that also hasn't been fully revealed.

One Piece's mysterious nature is one of the many reasons it has been so massively successful. A series can't run for as long as it has without a few twists and turns. There are so many different aspects of One Piece that still haven't been fully revealed apart from the titular One Piece itself.

The Poneglyphs are the most mysterious objects in One Piece. There are said to have information the World Government doesn't want anyone to know about, including what happened during the Void Century, where to find the powerful Ancient Weapons, and a few more topics One Piece hasn't fully revealed.

Luffy’s Family Is Famous, but His Mom Is Shrouded in Mystery

Luffy’s Dad and Grandpa Are Well Known, but His Mom Isn’t

Most of Luffy's family is not only revealed in One Piece, but they're some of the most important characters in it. Most of Luffy's family are some of the strongest characters in One Piece, and it's easy to see why. From Luffy's adopted brothers to his blood-related family , each of them is someone who can turn the tide of a battle by themselves.

Luffy's grandfather is none other than Monkey D. Garp. Known as "Garp the Fist", Luffy's grandfather is one of the most famous marines of all time. He was one of the few marines who was able to stand up to Gol D. Roger during Roger's time as the King of the Pirates, earning Garp the title of "Hero of the Marines". Garp's son and Luffy's father is Monkey D. Dragon, the supreme commander of the Revolutionary Army, looking to overthrow the tyrannical World Government.

Luffy's two adoptive brothers are also incredibly strong. Ace D. Portgas was the holder of the Flame-Flame Fruit, one of the strongest Devil Fruits in the series. Sabo, the next inheritor of the fruit, is Monkey D. Dragon's right-hand man and a force to be reckoned with in the Revolutionary Army.

Details About Luffy's Mom Have Been Revealed by One Piece's Creator

Eiichiro Oda Has Ideas about Who Luffy’s Mom Could Be

While there have been no details about Luffy's mom in One Piece, series creator Eiichiro Oda gave an interview that put a lot of hints about her character forward. Oda said that if she does appear in the story, implying that she may or may not appear, she'll be much different from the woman a lot of people may think could be Luffy's mom.

Oda said that Luffy's mom won't be a beautiful woman like Nico Robin or Nami. He said that she'll most likely be on the rougher side. "She'll be a very tough-looking woman. And strict. There's no way that she's a beautiful mother. She's got this typical middle-aged woman's permed hair," said Oda.

Oda also said that he hasn't drawn too many blood-related relatives in flashback scenes. It makes sense, as everytime any of Luffy's family appeared on screen they were live, except for a few key moments. It will be interesting to see if Luffy's mom has already sneakily appeared on screen as well, and with this description of her, maybe she already has.

Will One Piece Reveal Luffy’s Mom before the Series Is Over?

After over 1,000 Episodes, Luffy’s Mom Could Remain a Mystery

One Piece may or may not reveal Monkey D. Luffy's mother after all. She's an interesting character who fans know nothing about, except for a small description given by series creator Eiichiro Oda. He said that he might not include her in the series altogether, leaving one of the series' biggest mysteries on the table.

It would be nice to see Monkey D. Luffy's mom, but it might not be that important after all. He's become one of the most beloved characters in anime without her, and after 1,000 episodes, One Piece has already cemented its position as one of the best anime series of all time. If she does get revealed, however, it will be incredibly interesting to finally meet the other parent behind the larger-than-life Monkey D. Luffy.