Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The transformation is Luffy’s practical answer to being unable to protect his friends. His familiar elastic body becomes the basis of a new fighting language.
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Facing Blueno at Enies Lobby, Luffy unveils a technique developed after the crew’s earlier defeat. He pumps his circulation and begins steaming before moving at a speed Blueno cannot follow. Chapter 387 and episodes 272–273 introduce Gear Second; the Japanese pronunciation is “gia sekando,” while some English subtitles and dubs reverse the words to “Second Gear.”
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- manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" — reference 1manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!"; selected line and sceneReference checked
- manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" — reference 2manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!"; selected line and sceneReference checked
- manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" — reference 3manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!"; selected line and sceneReference checked
- manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" — reference 4manga ch. 387, "Gear"; anime debut ep. 272, "Luffy Is in Sight! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!", continued in ep. 273, "Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!"; selected line and sceneReference checked
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