One Piece Chapter 1188 shows Joy Boy’s face resembling Luffy

The latest One Piece manga chapter (1188) reveals the first visible image of Joy Boy, a legendary figure from the series' Void Century. The artwork depicts Joy Boy with a smile that closely mirrors Luffy’s, fueling speculation that Luffy may be Joy Boy’s descendant or a reincarnation of the mythic pirate.

The chapter also features Luffy activating Gear 5 against the antagonist Imu, while Imu references Joy Boy’s history and denies Luffy’s connection to him. Fans note the thematic links between Joy Boy’s power, the Sun God Nika, and Luffy’s newly unveiled abilities.