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When did the One Piece Manga debut this new form of Luffy?<\/strong><\/p>\n One Piece fans are preparing for anime episode 1071 to \u2018break the internet\u2019 with the debut of Gear 5 Luffy, but what new powers and abilities does our hero gain when using this awakened form?<\/p>\n Gear 5, also referred to as \u2018Fifth Gear,\u2019 is the awakened form of the Gomu Gomu no Mi, the original Devil Fruit eaten by Monkey D. Luffy, with the true nature of this power activated only after Luffy was on the brink of death following his battle with Kaidou. <\/p>\n To put it simply: this Gear 5 form enhances Luffy\u2019s already rubbery body, granting him increased strength, flexibility, and freedom during fights. It also allows him to manipulate and transform the environment around him, similar to a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit\u2019s awakening.<\/p>\n Using Gear 5, our hero gains extraordinary strength, speed, and durability, surpassing the abilities of un-awakened Zoan users: during his final battle with the formidable Emperor Kaidou, Luffy demonstrates the power of Gear 5 by matching and eventually overpowering Kaidou\u2019s own awakened Zoan form.<\/p>\n Gear 5 is a flexible material that allows Luffy’s rubbery body reach even more cartoonish lengths. His body becomes malleable as well, and is able to resist powerful attacks. This was demonstrated in his battle against Kaidou. Luffy is able to go beyond his limit by pumping his legs at such a high speed that the friction created allows him to temporarily run in midair.<\/p>\n Luffy is able to use his old Gear forms as well without needing to inhale air. Gear 5 does consume a large amount of energy, however.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, there is a major risk that Luffy\u2019s mind might be consumed from using this power too frequently, a bi-product of the Devil Fruit itself being derived from the Sun God Nika \u2013 he is also still vulnerable to cutting attacks.<\/p>\n Aside from power-ups, Gear 5 awakened Luffy\u2019s heartbeat takes on a musical rhythm known as the Drums of Liberation, and his appearance changes, with his hair and clothes turning white, and his eyes glowing with red ring-like pupils.<\/p>\n Gear 5 includes several new techniques including Gomu Gomu No Fusen, Gomu Gomu No Gigant, Gomu Gomu Banjrang Gun and Gomu Gomu Mogura Pistol.<\/p>\n Gear 5 first appeared in One Piece’s original manga in chapter 1043. The full reveal of Gear 5 occurred in chapter 1044 (released in March 2022).<\/p>\n The One Piece Manga series Volume 103 contains this particular chapter. launched<\/a> In August 2022, Japan will be able to enjoy the summer of 2023 and in July 2023 for international travel.<\/p>\nWhat are the new abilities that Gear 5 gives Luffy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When was Gear 5 Luffy first published in manga?<\/strong><\/h2>\n