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One Piece [ワンピース] #58
One Piece, Vol. 58: The Name of This Era is "Whitebeard"
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world...
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2010
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About the author
Eiichiro Oda
1,996 books4,789 followersEiichiro Oda (尾田栄一郎, Oda Eiichirō) is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime One Piece.
As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking. He submitted a character named Pandaman for Yudetamago's classic wrestling manga Kinnikuman. Pandaman was not only used in a chapter of the manga but would later return as a recurring cameo character in Oda's own works.
Please also see:
尾田荣一郎 (Chinese, simplified)
尾田榮一郎 (Chinese, traditional)
As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking. He submitted a character named Pandaman for Yudetamago's classic wrestling manga Kinnikuman. Pandaman was not only used in a chapter of the manga but would later return as a recurring cameo character in Oda's own works.
Please also see:
尾田荣一郎 (Chinese, simplified)
尾田榮一郎 (Chinese, traditional)
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June 4, 2013
dammit Ace, why couldn't you let that one insult slide and just walk away. Whyyyyyy
January 2, 2023
You can't talk about this volume without talking about how it ends. Hell, the whole thing is basically a prelude to the final page. Even now, more than a decade after the fact, this is the single biggest curveball the story's ever seen - perhaps the biggest curveball shonen manga as a whole has ever seen, at least if you only count curveballs that make sense.
Before this point it was all pretty standard: you could see things happening and knew how they would go. Ace would be rescued, a desperate escape would be made, Whitebeard would stay behind to sacrifice himself so that the next generation could go. He's been collecting death-flags ever since the war began - a few even before - no way he'd make it out.
But Ace?!
Ace, you absolute bunglenut. You've already seen where your temper can take you, you should know your own limitations, you should know better by now, and your father figure is giving his life to get you out of here - yet still you rise on the weakest schoolyard bait conceived by a grown man! Couldn't this wait? Couldn't you mark it up for later, hunt him down at your leisure when things are done? Come on!
But no. One lashing out, followed by someone else collapsing, followed by the schoolyard bully seizing the advantage. If Ace is a bit of an idiot here, then Akainu is a lot of a jackass.
And we all know how it ends. This was not meant to be how it goes, this is not how any rational story would have done it, this is not how the plot points and characterization was setting up - it was a swerve worthy of Game of Thrones, except it made more sense. And even though the plot went back to more or less how they should be, from here on, this one deviation sent things so far off the rails that we're still picking up the pieces.
There's nothing else.
Before this point it was all pretty standard: you could see things happening and knew how they would go. Ace would be rescued, a desperate escape would be made, Whitebeard would stay behind to sacrifice himself so that the next generation could go. He's been collecting death-flags ever since the war began - a few even before - no way he'd make it out.
But Ace?!
Ace, you absolute bunglenut. You've already seen where your temper can take you, you should know your own limitations, you should know better by now, and your father figure is giving his life to get you out of here - yet still you rise on the weakest schoolyard bait conceived by a grown man! Couldn't this wait? Couldn't you mark it up for later, hunt him down at your leisure when things are done? Come on!
But no. One lashing out, followed by someone else collapsing, followed by the schoolyard bully seizing the advantage. If Ace is a bit of an idiot here, then Akainu is a lot of a jackass.
And we all know how it ends. This was not meant to be how it goes, this is not how any rational story would have done it, this is not how the plot points and characterization was setting up - it was a swerve worthy of Game of Thrones, except it made more sense. And even though the plot went back to more or less how they should be, from here on, this one deviation sent things so far off the rails that we're still picking up the pieces.
There's nothing else.
January 10, 2012
This had to be one of my all time favorite books that Eiichiro Oda has writen so far. It was action packed and full of all sorts of twist and turns, and the war against the navy isn't going to well. But in light of that I can't what to see the next islands that luffy and his crew will find in the NEW WORLD!
August 28, 2023
it’s 1:26 am and i’m REALLY really regretting my choice to read this one.
September 14, 2025
crazy that all of this is happening while the rest of the gang is just not there
April 9, 2021
Heart-racing perfection from start to finish. Hit after hit after hit. There is not a panel of filler in here. Oda was on fire during these months. I picture him in Super Saiyan mode, sitting at his little desk.
February 26, 2012
There's 57 volumes of build up to the events in this one, and boy does it show. I believe the only suitable reaction is: ACE!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2022
*incoherent noises*
September 19, 2022
I'm a relic of a by-gone era; long have I sailed...a new age is coming.
"Now go, and forge your own path...Don't look back, boys...It's been a long journey, but a good one."
"Now go, and forge your own path...Don't look back, boys...It's been a long journey, but a good one."
October 18, 2023
Y por esto mismo pateaba tanto este volumen 🥺😭 en el último capítulo está cuando Akainu lo atraviesa con su puño.
Todavía no superó la muerte de Ace, hace muchos años me hice un spoiler justo de esa escena cuando me estaba viendo el anime la primera vez, fue la primera pausa larga que hice en one piece xd
En general todo el volumen me da pena, lo de Oz Jr, pequeños recuerdos de Ace cuando niño al ver cómo todos odiaban a Roger y llegar a preguntarse si fue un error su nacimiento. El sueño de Shirohige de tener su familia, Luffy y su tenacidad por salvar a su hermano, entre muchas más.
Aquí Luffy despertó su haki del rey ah y una mención especial para Mr 3 que se empeño también en contribuir por Bonchan 💜
Todavía no superó la muerte de Ace, hace muchos años me hice un spoiler justo de esa escena cuando me estaba viendo el anime la primera vez, fue la primera pausa larga que hice en one piece xd
En general todo el volumen me da pena, lo de Oz Jr, pequeños recuerdos de Ace cuando niño al ver cómo todos odiaban a Roger y llegar a preguntarse si fue un error su nacimiento. El sueño de Shirohige de tener su familia, Luffy y su tenacidad por salvar a su hermano, entre muchas más.
Aquí Luffy despertó su haki del rey ah y una mención especial para Mr 3 que se empeño también en contribuir por Bonchan 💜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 17, 2024
I already watched the anime and knew what was coming but i still sobbed🥲
Ace and Luffy are my everything🥹
Ace and Luffy are my everything🥹
November 26, 2017
IF YOU WANT TO PASS, YOU HAVE TO KILL ME FIRST...
...STRAW HAT LUFFY!!
THAT'S THE PATH...
...YOU TWO HAVE CHOSEN!!
- Monkey D. Garp
...STRAW HAT LUFFY!!
THAT'S THE PATH...
...YOU TWO HAVE CHOSEN!!
- Monkey D. Garp
May 1, 2023
This went fckn insane
October 2, 2023
C’est donc ça la vraie souffrance
January 14, 2021
The whole volume is hectic and grandiose. Usually, there are hints of worldbuilding, hints of who is who and what is what, yet in here there is no time. The pacing is so fast that there need to be four double pages per chapter to pack everything in. This helps the sense of danger and scale.
But the end of this volume is sinister. We save Ace. Luffy has a big smile, everyone is happy and then Akainu steps in with an insult and Ace can't just leave it. Here, I would love to have more time - but I understand that this is war and things happen suddenly.
There are so many beautiful moments too. Luffy punching Garp because he closes his eyes because he doesn't want to see Ace dead. Luffy saying to Iva, he needs another boost to continue. Whitebeard pirates helping Luffy.
What I noticed in this book is how Oda changed using double pages - he divides the pages and frames them, which previously he did not do. It frames it and puts it in a context very nicely. This happens primarily with Whitebeard, but it works really well.
But the end of this volume is sinister. We save Ace. Luffy has a big smile, everyone is happy and then Akainu steps in with an insult and Ace can't just leave it. Here, I would love to have more time - but I understand that this is war and things happen suddenly.
There are so many beautiful moments too. Luffy punching Garp because he closes his eyes because he doesn't want to see Ace dead. Luffy saying to Iva, he needs another boost to continue. Whitebeard pirates helping Luffy.
What I noticed in this book is how Oda changed using double pages - he divides the pages and frames them, which previously he did not do. It frames it and puts it in a context very nicely. This happens primarily with Whitebeard, but it works really well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2022
I can't do this anymore
February 21, 2025
i don't know if i will ever stop crying
October 30, 2024
MARINEFORD ARC - PART 2
1. off-topic: i love that whitebeard's ship looks like a huge whale. they call it the moby dick, but the moby dick is a sperm whale. the whale of whitebeard's ship doesn't have the characteristic traits of one, though. it looks more like a blue whale, or at most, if anything else, a bowhead whale. (i definitely 100000% stick with blue whale)
2. whitebeard is an honourable man. (it's just sad that they cut the broadcast before that can be revealed)
3. why are there so many vice admirals when there's only three actual admirals?
4. my heart legit stopped at the first attempt of killing ace, and when crocodile warded them off, i could've genuinely burst out into tears at the sheer relief
5. i'm surprising that up til now, luffy hasn't used his haki yet, knowingly or unknowingly
6. KOBY, THIS IS NOT THE FUCKING TIME FOR YOU TO FUCKING TRY TO BE A "PROPER NAVY". are you fucking stupid? you've hid behind the fucking wall for ages, and want to really get into luffy's way now? is he fucking stupid? legit never have i seen fewer braincells, a missing feeling for tact or any sort of decency and honour. shut the fuck up, koby.
7. NEVERMIND. THE FUCKING HAKI. THE HAKI OHHHH MY GOOOOOOOD DONT PLAY WITH MY FEELINGS LIKE THAT
8. crocodile is so hot, when he's on the good side of history
9. what the hell is sengoku's power
10. ace is hard getting baited by the magma admiral, and it's frustrating, because there is zero merit trying to convince some random fucking loser that your connection with your captain was real. his insults don't MATTER AT ALL. like - it cannot be that this is what lead to his demise
1. off-topic: i love that whitebeard's ship looks like a huge whale. they call it the moby dick, but the moby dick is a sperm whale. the whale of whitebeard's ship doesn't have the characteristic traits of one, though. it looks more like a blue whale, or at most, if anything else, a bowhead whale. (i definitely 100000% stick with blue whale)
2. whitebeard is an honourable man. (it's just sad that they cut the broadcast before that can be revealed)
3. why are there so many vice admirals when there's only three actual admirals?
4. my heart legit stopped at the first attempt of killing ace, and when crocodile warded them off, i could've genuinely burst out into tears at the sheer relief
5. i'm surprising that up til now, luffy hasn't used his haki yet, knowingly or unknowingly
6. KOBY, THIS IS NOT THE FUCKING TIME FOR YOU TO FUCKING TRY TO BE A "PROPER NAVY". are you fucking stupid? you've hid behind the fucking wall for ages, and want to really get into luffy's way now? is he fucking stupid? legit never have i seen fewer braincells, a missing feeling for tact or any sort of decency and honour. shut the fuck up, koby.
7. NEVERMIND. THE FUCKING HAKI. THE HAKI OHHHH MY GOOOOOOOD DONT PLAY WITH MY FEELINGS LIKE THAT
8. crocodile is so hot, when he's on the good side of history
9. what the hell is sengoku's power
10. ace is hard getting baited by the magma admiral, and it's frustrating, because there is zero merit trying to convince some random fucking loser that your connection with your captain was real. his insults don't MATTER AT ALL. like - it cannot be that this is what lead to his demise
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January 10, 2023This whole arc is a rollercoaster of emotions. I am so devastated.
June 30, 2013
Again, I don't write reviews on manga, it's just too much work. These are just notes for my personal use.
- I've been ping-ponging between really loving this volume and kinda-sorta loving it until the very end. I decided that even though the end left us at the most depressing cliffhanger ever, it still doesn't take away from the epicness that is this war.
- For this reason alone: "I AM WHITEBEARD."
- More fighting, Marines vs. Pirates, Pirates vs. Pirates, Pirates who fought FOR the Marines vs. Marines and Pirates and Goodness Knows Who Else.
- We see Whitebeard at only a fraction of his full power. This man still puts the fear on everyone else even at his very old age, and for that, I give him my utmost respect.
- I want to really like Marco, and he's actually more useful in the manga, but there wasn't much badassery happening with all the other pirates, considering there were so many different characters you had to focus on. Frankly, I think I saw more focus on the powers of the admirals than I did with Whitebeard's officers.
- And Ace. Don't get me started with this kid. What a waste of a Devil's Fruit power. Can you imagine the awesomeness it would have been if Luffy AND Ace made it to the very top? Frightening. I guess Oda had to crush that dream.
- To this day, I still hate Akainu.
- I've been ping-ponging between really loving this volume and kinda-sorta loving it until the very end. I decided that even though the end left us at the most depressing cliffhanger ever, it still doesn't take away from the epicness that is this war.
- For this reason alone: "I AM WHITEBEARD."
- More fighting, Marines vs. Pirates, Pirates vs. Pirates, Pirates who fought FOR the Marines vs. Marines and Pirates and Goodness Knows Who Else.
- We see Whitebeard at only a fraction of his full power. This man still puts the fear on everyone else even at his very old age, and for that, I give him my utmost respect.
- I want to really like Marco, and he's actually more useful in the manga, but there wasn't much badassery happening with all the other pirates, considering there were so many different characters you had to focus on. Frankly, I think I saw more focus on the powers of the admirals than I did with Whitebeard's officers.
- And Ace. Don't get me started with this kid. What a waste of a Devil's Fruit power. Can you imagine the awesomeness it would have been if Luffy AND Ace made it to the very top? Frightening. I guess Oda had to crush that dream.
- To this day, I still hate Akainu.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2015
Hard to review this volume without spoilers: it's the climax of the "solo Luffy" arc, and the payoff for thematic strands going back twenty or so volumes. Eiichiro Oda has been at constant pains to emphasise how strong the enemies his hero has been facing are becoming, and this all culminates in a war between several of the world's most powerful factions in which Luffy is, ultimately, a bit part.
Like many a shonen or fantasy hero - and One Piece is best understood as a fantasy series - Luffy has reached a point where his greatest efforts aren't good enough. What could be a solemn moment is leavened by Oda's wild imagination and inventive chaos, but even so this volume is as dark as the series has got.
Special mention - since they're on the cover - to the deft characterisations of the multiple Navy admirals who serve as the antagonists in this arc. Drawn from life (they're mostly based on Japanese character actors) they're a way to showcase Oda's skill as a caricaturist, not just a cartoonist: the perpetually smirking, dapper Kizaru is particularly odious. Across their appearances, he does fine work sketching out their important philosophical differences, too - an impressive feat since a lot of the time they're punching, kicking and spearing people with light beams and magma spears.
Like many a shonen or fantasy hero - and One Piece is best understood as a fantasy series - Luffy has reached a point where his greatest efforts aren't good enough. What could be a solemn moment is leavened by Oda's wild imagination and inventive chaos, but even so this volume is as dark as the series has got.
Special mention - since they're on the cover - to the deft characterisations of the multiple Navy admirals who serve as the antagonists in this arc. Drawn from life (they're mostly based on Japanese character actors) they're a way to showcase Oda's skill as a caricaturist, not just a cartoonist: the perpetually smirking, dapper Kizaru is particularly odious. Across their appearances, he does fine work sketching out their important philosophical differences, too - an impressive feat since a lot of the time they're punching, kicking and spearing people with light beams and magma spears.
November 18, 2021
One Piece, Vol. 58 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next eleven chapters (563–573) of the on-going manga series.
This tankōbon continues the Marineford Arc. The pirates suffer heavy casualties. Whitebeard goes on the offensive, using his ability to create earthquakes to protect his men, but he too is mortally wounded.
Despite the insurmountable odds, Monkey D. Luffy continues trying to reach his brother, Portgas D. Ace. His resolve causes the pirates to rally around him, giving him enough support to finally reach and rescue his brother. Having succeeded, the pirates begin to retreat and the navy, determined not to completely lose control of the situation, focuses their efforts on stopping Luffy and Ace.
The worldwide telecast is restored just as Ace is dealt a fatal blow protecting Luffy from Admiral Akainu.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Eiichirō Oda. For the most part it is written and constructed rather well. Monkey D. Luffy with the aid of the escaped prisoners of Impel Down and Whitebeaerd, he manages to rescue his brother from certain death, only to have him sacrifice himself to protect Luffy from the magma attack from Akinu.
All in all, One Piece, Vol. 58 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
This tankōbon continues the Marineford Arc. The pirates suffer heavy casualties. Whitebeard goes on the offensive, using his ability to create earthquakes to protect his men, but he too is mortally wounded.
Despite the insurmountable odds, Monkey D. Luffy continues trying to reach his brother, Portgas D. Ace. His resolve causes the pirates to rally around him, giving him enough support to finally reach and rescue his brother. Having succeeded, the pirates begin to retreat and the navy, determined not to completely lose control of the situation, focuses their efforts on stopping Luffy and Ace.
The worldwide telecast is restored just as Ace is dealt a fatal blow protecting Luffy from Admiral Akainu.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Eiichirō Oda. For the most part it is written and constructed rather well. Monkey D. Luffy with the aid of the escaped prisoners of Impel Down and Whitebeaerd, he manages to rescue his brother from certain death, only to have him sacrifice himself to protect Luffy from the magma attack from Akinu.
All in all, One Piece, Vol. 58 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
July 1, 2025
2.5✨
"I call the name of this age, WHITEBEARD."
Look maybe this would be surprising if Eiichiro Oda didn't make the stupid decision of putting "The death of Ace" in the next volumes subtitle, or if I had read this when it was releasing.
Oh wait..... No it wouldn't be
Because all of the plot twists are so obvious
I will die on the hill that Ace should have been smart enough to not lower himself to the pathetic schoolyard bs. He's not Luffy after all. Then again Oda doesn't know how to write consistent characterization.
"I call the name of this age, WHITEBEARD."
Look maybe this would be surprising if Eiichiro Oda didn't make the stupid decision of putting "The death of Ace" in the next volumes subtitle, or if I had read this when it was releasing.
Oh wait..... No it wouldn't be
Because all of the plot twists are so obvious
I will die on the hill that Ace should have been smart enough to not lower himself to the pathetic schoolyard bs. He's not Luffy after all. Then again Oda doesn't know how to write consistent characterization.
August 7, 2019
dammit Oda
September 9, 2021
I'm okay... No I'm not.
January 16, 2024
I’m in denial right now…. Ace is fine. He’s totally fine
January 17, 2024
Weak? Say what you will but give me a break, brat… I am only one man, with one heart… Call me a demon, call me a monster.. But I can't be the strongest forever. Is it not enough to raise one young life for the future?
luffy got nearer to ace.
”Ugh… I'm just screwed up. At a time like this, why am I so happy…the tears just won't stop?! Why do I suddenly want to live?”
ivankov injected another dose of hormones such that luffy have the adrenaline to continue fighting. luffy used conqueror's haki when they almost executed ace. he doesn't even know what it is. after this, whitebeard ordered his people to back up luffy.
gramps in the way of luffy reaching to ace ): garp and luffy threw a punch at each other, and garp fell to the ground. (I'M GONNA CRY)
LUFFY REACHED ACE. sengoku destroyed the key but mr. 3 managed to create one key out of candle. ace's free! at this point, it's just a small celebration and happy moment. we all know what's coming up next.
whitebeard's final command: get out of here in one piece
”No need to speak. Just answer me one question, Ace. Am I a good father?”
fucking magma dude. i swear.
volume 58: chapter 563-573
November 26, 2021
"I call the name of this Age, Whitebeard." FUUUCK MAN.
Random side, Oda's Author's Note just happens to be one that speaks to me (as a Capricorn) on so many levels:
"I'm not about people just deciding things for you without any consent.
Since the very day you were born, you're just automatically categorized as the 'Year of the Rabbit?!!' or 'Capricorn the Goat?!!'
You've gotta be kidding me!!!
I don't wanna be some damn weakling animal like that!!
With that being said, let's change this up.
'YEAR OF THE HUMAN-EATING RABBIT'
'THE DEMONIC GOAT CAPRICORN, WHO SWALLOWS ANACONDAS WHOLE'
Scary. Sounds strong."
Yup, Oda-sensei. Yes, it does.
Random side, Oda's Author's Note just happens to be one that speaks to me (as a Capricorn) on so many levels:
"I'm not about people just deciding things for you without any consent.
Since the very day you were born, you're just automatically categorized as the 'Year of the Rabbit?!!' or 'Capricorn the Goat?!!'
You've gotta be kidding me!!!
I don't wanna be some damn weakling animal like that!!
With that being said, let's change this up.
'YEAR OF THE HUMAN-EATING RABBIT'
'THE DEMONIC GOAT CAPRICORN, WHO SWALLOWS ANACONDAS WHOLE'
Scary. Sounds strong."
Yup, Oda-sensei. Yes, it does.
January 10, 2026
“Victoria o derrota pueden ser determinadas en un pequeño momento de duda”
No es que pueda hacerme el sorprendido después de ya haber vivido el plot twist, pero desde ese entonces pensé, me dieron esperanzas solo para emocionarme y después me la arrebataron para que fuera más duro el impacto.
Indudablemente Barbablanca es el hombre que no quería un trono, solo una familia, y aun así hizo temblar el mundo.
“Todos venimos a esta vida a cumplir una meta… y cuando la cumplimos. ¡¡No queda más que hacer en este mundo!!
No es que pueda hacerme el sorprendido después de ya haber vivido el plot twist, pero desde ese entonces pensé, me dieron esperanzas solo para emocionarme y después me la arrebataron para que fuera más duro el impacto.
Indudablemente Barbablanca es el hombre que no quería un trono, solo una familia, y aun así hizo temblar el mundo.
“Todos venimos a esta vida a cumplir una meta… y cuando la cumplimos. ¡¡No queda más que hacer en este mundo!!
January 21, 2023
PARAMOUNT WAR Part 2; Vol. 58: The Name of This Era is "Whitebeard"
563: One Man, One Heart
564: The Man Who Shook the World
565: Oar's Path
566: Raid
567: Marineford Navy Headquarters - Oris Plaza
568: Have it Your Way!
569: White Monster
570: The Bridge of Life
571: The Execution Platform
572: The Times They Are A-Changin'
573: The Name of This Era is "Whitebeard"
563: One Man, One Heart
564: The Man Who Shook the World
565: Oar's Path
566: Raid
567: Marineford Navy Headquarters - Oris Plaza
568: Have it Your Way!
569: White Monster
570: The Bridge of Life
571: The Execution Platform
572: The Times They Are A-Changin'
573: The Name of This Era is "Whitebeard"
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