Overview
- There are several instances in One Piece where canonical Devil Fruits parallel non-canonical counterparts, like Pudding’s Memo Memo no Mi alongside Noko’s Nemu Nemu no Mi.
- The Pero Pero no Mi has striking similarities to Ame Ame no Mi, both in structure and capabilities.
- Oven’s Netsu Netsu no Mi offers greater power and versatility compared to Don Accino’s Atsu Atsu no Mi.
The renowned One Piece franchise encompasses a vast universe, filled with a wealth of additional content not crafted by its creator, Eiichiro Oda. This includes filler episodes, films, and video games, all of which feature non-canonical characters, settings, and Devil Fruits that fans have either come to adore or outright dislike.
One of the most captivating aspects of One Piece is how Oda has ingeniously introduced canonical Devil Fruits that mirror various non-canon fruits crafted for supplemental media. This creative crossover has emerged multiple times throughout the series, and the following six examples are among the most intriguing.
6 Nemu Nemu no Mi (Noko) / Memo Memo no Mi (Charlotte Pudding)
Devil Fruits Capable of Manipulating Memories
- Non-Canonical Debut: One Piece: Ocean’s Dream!
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 851 (Manga), Episode 818 (Anime)
The character Noko, introduced in the 2003 video game One Piece: Ocean’s Dream!, wields the unique ability of the Nemu Nemu no Mi. This Devil Fruit allows him to induce sleep, trap individuals within dream realms, and manipulate or steal their memories. Interestingly, this ability went unmentioned in the anime adaptation of this non-canon storyline.
While the powers of the two Devil Fruits are closely matched, the canon variant impresses with its more creative utility and design.
5 Love Love Not Me (Gasparde) / But But Not Me (Charlotte Perospero)
- Non-Canonical Debut: One Piece The Movie: Dead End Adventure
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 834 (Manga), Episode 795 (Anime)
Gasparde serves as the antagonist in the fourth One Piece film, Dead End Adventure, possessing the Ame Ame no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit. This unusual fruit enables him to create, control, and transform his body into a candy-like material. Despite its whimsical nature, Gasparde proved to be a formidable foe, challenging Monkey D. Luffy significantly during their encounter.
In contrast, the Pero Pero no Mi was introduced canonically, belonging to Charlotte Perospero, Big Mom’s second-in-command. While both fruits share similarities, the Pero Pero no Mi is classified as a Paramecia, restricting its user to controlling candy without being able to morph into it. Nevertheless, Perospero’s creative use of candy allowed him to substitute lost limbs effectively, showcasing his resourcefulness.
4.Hot and Sour (Don Accino) / Hot and Sour (Charlotte Oven)
Devil Fruits That Can Heat Up Their Users’ Bodies
- Non-Canonical Debut: Episode 326 (Anime)
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 864 (Manga), Episode 827 (Anime)
Among the variety of fire-based Devil Fruits, the non-canonical Atsu Atsu no Mi stands out. Don Accino, the main antagonist of the Ice Hunter filler arc, wields this fruit, which permits him to elevate his body temperature dramatically and launch deadly heat projectiles from his hands.
Charlotte Oven, who possesses the Netsu Netsu no Mi, offers a similar yet even more formidable capability. Not only can he heat his body to extreme temperatures, but he can also transfer this heat to weapons or channel it through seawater, enabling him to strike foes submerged in water. This versatility makes his Devil Fruit one of the deadliest in the entire franchise.
3 Mosa Mosa No Mi (Binz) / Mori Mori No Mi (Aramaki)
Devil Fruits That Manipulate Plant Life
- Non-Canonical Debut: One Piece Film: Z
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 1052 (Manga), Episode 1079 (Anime)
Plant manipulation yields some of the most intriguing abilities in the One Piece universe. Within this realm, Binz, a character from One Piece Film: Z, harnesses the Mosa Mosa no Mi to control plant growth and engage in combat by thrusting greenery at his adversaries.
Contrast this with Aramaki’s Mori Mori no Mi, which operates on a grander scale. As a Logia type, he possesses the remarkable ability to transform into a giant tree and command a broader spectrum of plant life, enhancing his battle capabilities significantly.
2 Batto Batto No Mi, Model: Vampire (Patrick Redfield) / Batto Batto No Mi (Stussy)
Devil Fruits Allowing Transformation into Vampire Bats
- Non-Canonical Debut: One Piece: Unlimited World Red
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 1072 (Manga), Episode 1104 (Anime)
Instances of non-canonical Zoan Devil Fruits being mirrored in canon are rare. In One Piece: Unlimited World Red, the antagonist Patrick Redfield wields the Batto Batto No Mi, Model: Vampire. This Mythical Zoan fruit allows him to transform into a vampire and absorb the life force of his victims, albeit at the cost of common vampire vulnerabilities such as sunlight.
In a recent addition to the franchise, Stussy is revealed to have consumed the canonical Batto Batto No Mi, which enables her to transform into bat-like creatures. Unlike her non-canonical counterpart, Stussy can transform without suffering the typical disadvantages of a traditional vampire, allowing her to harness her abilities successfully.
1 Moa Moa No Mi (Byrnndi World) / Iku Iku No Mi (Biblo)
Devil Fruits Capable of Changing Object Size
- Non-Canonical Debut: 3D2Y: Overcome Ace’s Death! Luffy’s Vow to His Friends
- Canonical Debut: Chapter 1134 (Manga)
Instances of shared powers manifesting differently in One Piece can be observed in the size-altering Moa Moa no Mi owned by Byrnndi World. This fruit empowers him to expand weapons and other objects at will, enhancing their scale and speed, as well as allowing him to enlarge his own form.
On the flip side, the Iku Iku No Mi, consumed by Biblo, the giant owl librarian from Elbaf’s Owl Library, offers a more benign application. This fruit grants him the ability to enlarge human-made books, facilitating their readability for giants, showcasing the diverse applications that Devil Fruits can provide.
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