Who Is Mosa aka Shaggy: What the One Piece Community Is Speculating

Last updated on November 18th, 2025 at 10:54 am

So, I mean if you’ve been sifting through One Piece talks of late, then Mosa’s name has likely come up quite regularly. And honestly? Like the rest of us, most fans are effectively clueless.

Here’s the catch: Mosa isn’t even in the story much, but that has not stopped fans of the series from getting sweet on him. Why? For Oda’s finally dropped just enough crumbs to have us believe that this character is about to blow a hole in everything.

Allow me to dissect what we really do know, what fans are guessing and why, frankly, you should give a shit.

The Bare Bones: What We Really Know About Mosa

Mosa makes an appearance in the Underworld as a Den Den Mushi voice at the other end of Prince Loki’s phone calls. That’s it. She’s never appeared on screen. Of course, here’s where it becomes interesting – the community swears they know that she is far more important than some strange voice on a phone.

The character made his debut via conversations with Loki that alluded to a strong connection formed during their captivity. Fans also picked up on, however, that this ain’t throwaway dialogue. Oda doesn’t do that. Each detail matters, and if he’s drawing a parallel between Mosa and Loki, there’s an explanation for it.

The Translation Mystery: “Shaggy” or Other?

This is one of the first hints that fans glommed onto. The Japanese word “モサモサ”(mosamosa) is literally hairy or fully bearded. And that’s why Viz Translation decided to go with “Shaggy.” Pretty straightforward, right?

But then fans discovered something else. (Wouldn’t you know it: Based on 猛者 kanji, means “tough individual” or “fearless fighter,” a concept that fits Elbaf’s warrior culture much better. So now the question: tough fighter reference, or is that really “Shaggy”?

The language analysis got so extreme that fans began to tie it to other character-naming patterns of One Piece. This is the sort of sleuthing that keeps a community alive.

The Giant Theory: Mosa is from Elbaf?

What’s the most popular theory making the rounds? Mosa is also presumably tied up with Elbaf, either being a giant herself or someone closely linked to the kingdom formed by giants. The evidence fans point to:

Loki may have been cared for since childhood by an older bearded giant named Jarul. He has a beard that he is said to look like the Den Den Mushi. Coincidence? The community doesn’t think so.

And then there is the Princess Ida Mosawanai a name whose meaning amounts to “Not Savages,” which also goes directly against what Elbaf’s reputation alleges. There’s a royal connection, or elbaf-hating blood running through the veins of some other members of the crew, fans speculate.

The Real Hook: Why This Matters Now

Here’s why the fan community is freaking out. The past few chapters of the manga half-hinted at a kidnapping connected to the Levely. That one reference pretty much confirmed that Oda is preparing flashbacks for Mosa’s past. And if she was captured during Levely, we know her past is directly tied to some big pirate history.

Fans theorized when these reveals occur, that they will be around chapters 1135-1140 and in the God Valley arc flashbacks. That’s huge. I mean even understanding Loki’s redemption arc, a giants relations to humans or even potentially what caused God Valley. you can pretty much kill all these theories in one swoop by having it be this enigmatic character.

FAQ’s- Frequently Asked Questions

Q: So just when are we going to learn Mosa’s actual identity?

A: The community’s best guess? beginning sometime between chapters 1135–1140, in flashbacks to God Valley linked to the Levely kidnapping. But only Oda knows for sure.

Q: So why do they call her “Shaggy” anyway?

A: Viz Translation took “Shaggy” from the mosamosa based on the phrase “hairy”.RequestMapping closed. Fans are divided, however, on whether that’s a real proper name or a misreading. the kanji for tough fighter also seems plausible.

Q: Is Mosa actually a giant?

A: Most likely, given the Elbaf links. But human royal theories thrive as well. The community is leaning toward a giant, but rumors are not to be trusted.

Q: Where can I find the wildest theories?

A: The magic happens on Reddit’s r/OnePiece. (There’s also the One Piece Wiki for sturdy lore groundwork, and fan YouTube channels unpack deeper analysis.)

Q: How can I explore theories without getting spoilers?

A: Be anal on spoiler tags, don’t rush into a thread and check the dates since the last post, follow Manga Plus uploads for chapter releases.

The Takeaway

And Mosa’s enigma is precisely what we are so in love with about One Piece. Oda plants these seeds a voice, a name, a thread of connected tissue and the community builds entire universes of theory around them. Will Mosa be a major player? Almost definitely. But half the fun for now is not knowing. Look out for those upcoming chapters. I have a feeling about this: We’re on the cusp of getting answers.

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