Why does this article compare the two characters Shanks and Doflamingo in One Piece? This comparison is made because Doflamingo is a subordinate of the Tenryuubito (Celestial Dragons), while Shanks is considered a subordinate of Figarland Garling, a noble from the Holy Land.
In the future scenario from chapter 1095, Garling looks very similar to Shanks. However, at this point in time, it has not yet been confirmed whether Shanks has any real connection to Garling or not.
Below are the key points of comparison between Shanks and Doflamingo in One Piece:
1. Both possess Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror’s Haki)
Haoshoku Haki is extremely rare in the world of One Piece, only existing in one out of several million people. Donquixote Doflamingo and Shanks are two of the characters who wield this powerful Haki. However, the level of Shanks’ Haoshoku Haki has greatly surpassed that of Doflamingo.
2. Shanks and Doflamingo are both notorious pirates in the New World
Shanks and Doflamingo are infamous figures in the New World. During the Marineford and Dressrosa arcs, Doflamingo was notably a formidable threat. Ultimately, Luffy in Gear Fourth was able to barely defeat him. On the other hand, Shanks, despite not engaging in many fights, is one of the Four Emperors and possesses a power that far exceeds that of Doflamingo. He was able to easily defeat a Supernova like Kid with just a single slice.
3. Both were once in Mary Geoise
Donquixote Doflamingo once lived in Mary Geoise. After that, he and his family left the place. Doflamingo had made attempts to return to Mary Geoise but was ultimately thwarted.
Shanks is known to be a subordinate of Figarland Garling but did not grow up in Mary Geoise since he was a child. The Roger Pirates found Shanks when he was still an infant, in a treasure chest during an incident at God Valley. At that time, Shanks was only one year old.
4. Both are pirate captains
Shanks was discovered by the Roger Pirates, and after that, he became one of the prominent members of this legendary pirate crew. When the Roger Pirates disbanded, Shanks established his own crew, known as the Red-Haired Pirates, and gained the title of an Emperor of the Sea.
Doflamingo also served as a pirate captain along with his crew, the Donquixote Pirates. This pirate crew even controlled the Dressrosa kingdom and participated in many significant events in the world.
5. Both have defeated notable characters in their respective arcs
Doflamingo in Dressrosa was defeated by Law. He had also been defeated by Luffy when the latter arrived. Meanwhile, in the Elbaf region, Shanks easily defeated Eustass Kid in a stunning manner. It can be said that both Shanks and Doflamingo have defeated prominent characters in some of the most notable arcs.
