
We thought Sanji was like Prince, Usher or Madonna. Turns out we were wrong.
After 800+ chapters of One Piece, you would think most of Luffy’s crew would be known quantities. This isn’t necessarily true for Sanji, the popular chef character.
Sanji has always been simply known as “Sanji”, until chapter 812 where it was revealed that Sanji is the third son of the Vinsmoke family—and that he is to be married to Purin, the 35th daughter of the Charlotte family, no less.
▼ Sanji can be seen here displaying the same face many show when confronted with marriage.
https://twitter.com/13_ryouga/status/687546393695682560Until now, Sanji’s backstory consisted of a few minor details, like his separation from his family when his ship was attacked by the Cook Pirates. After his life was saved by their captain, he joined that crew to become a sous chef. His “under” training lasted for 10 years until he met Luffy and joined the Straw Hat Pirates to fulfill his dream of finding the All Blue.
Sanji’s future bride is also a mystery, but the Charlotte family has one notable member, Linlin Charlotte, or “Big Mom” who has made a number of appearances since the Battle of Marineford.
It will be great to see where this plot takes the One Piece characters, especially since Sanji has been noticeably absent from the series for a long time. Who knows what other crazy secrets writer Eiichiro Oda is holding back from the fans. He has to fill up that 10 years‘ worth of leftover story somehow. However, if what he has planned is even half as good as the story so far, fans will be uttering the prayer, “In Oda we trust.”
Source: Yaraon Blog
H/T: Anime News Network
Featured Image: Flickr/Antonio Tajuelo

One Piece original-story stage show, Sanji and Straw Hat restaurants open at Universal Studios
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Track the stylistic evolution of Eiichiro Oda’s most famous One Piece characters
One Piece anime/manga creator promises that the series will, in fact, have an ending one day
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Transforming Business Card case brings anime mecha to Japanese work meetings
Studio Ghibli adds new finger puppets to its anime merchandise collection in Japan
Go to hell! …at a limited time historical art exhibit coming to Osaka
Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono
Lego PlayStation recreates Sony’s original console, makes unusual choice for games to salute
New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new coffee table book featuring 18 of the most unique stores around the country
Starbucks Japan reveals new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing drinkware and gifts for autumn 2026
7-Eleven Japan releases new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing range for autumn, with a must-try daifuku and teriyaki burger
Starbucks Japan adds new Sweet Potato Frappuccino and Latte to the menu, but do they deliver the taste of autumn?
Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors
A real-world Pokémon Poké Ball hotel is opening in Japan at a still-secret location [Video]
Japan’s first fall color forecast for 2026 is here!
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027
One Piece Day 2026 brings new art, music, and new cast announcements
Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open
Family Mart releases Famima convenience store products nationwide, but which ones are worth buying?
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
One Piece manga is going on hiatus as creator takes time to tighten up series’ final story arc
It’s not the Grand Line, but One Piece has conquered a Guinness World Record
One Piece creator reveals timetable for when he’d like the mega-hit manga to end
Pirate action ahoy! New feature-length One Piece anime to air in December!
One Piece manga artist draws touching tribute to late creator of Chibi Maruko anime
Is One Piece’s end in sight? Editor reveals final arc is mapped out, speculates on timetable
Visiting the official One Piece Library Cafe【Photo Report】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
[Updated] Live-action One Piece movie announced by Chinese production company
One Piece manga extends free-to-read online period, creator posts series update, message of hope
What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】
One Piece anime/manga creator says when he wants the series to end, promises it’ll be “amazing”
One Piece sets out to find its most popular character in the world in massive survey
New One Piece movie’s summer 2016 release date confirmed
One Piece creator purposely wanted the manga/anime’s artwork to look “strange”