One Piece features tons of unique characters and protagonists, each with their own interesting backstories. Shanks is one of the most mysterious characters in the One Piece saga, and while his past raises many questions, many fans wonder who Shanks's wife is in One Piece.

Most One Piece fans believe that Shanks and Makino had a past or ongoing relationship—it's possible they were already secretly married. While there's no official confirmation, Shanks is believed to be the father of Makino's son because there was a time jump that leaves room for many possibilities.

While Shanks is known for keeping fans on their toes without knowing what plot twist will follow, his love life remains one of the most puzzling topics—with only tiny crumbs to use as evidence. Stick around to find out Shanks' potential love interests in One Piece, as well as what we know about his past, present, and future relationships so far.

Does Shanks have a love interest?

Shanks is considered one of the most powerful pirates in the One Piece world, being the leader of the Red Hair Pirates and an incredibly unique individual as such. He possesses very powerful Haki that can make enemies tremble, but his past is far more mysterious than almost any other character in the story.

He keeps a ton of personal information secret, and very few characters in One Piece actually get close to him. His character has always been shrouded in mystery, and there isn't much information about his whereabouts for most of the story's progression—which can make it difficult to connect the dots. However, there's no official evidence of his romantic interest.

Does Shanks have a wife or girlfriend in One Piece?

This adventurous character typically doesn't show any vulnerability, at least not in print or on screen. While his personality suggests he has a soft side, especially given the recently leaked One Piece Film Red spoilers, there's little to no evidence that Shanks displays any emotions related to love and romance.

While there is no canonical evidence that he has any suitors or romantic relationships, fans have various theories and like to ship Shanks and Makino. Yet, even if he was romantically involved with Makino at one point, there is no "official" evidence to suggest that Shanks is currently married, has a girlfriend, or is romantically involved with anyone.

Who did Shanks have a child with?

There are two children believed to have been fathered by Shanks in One Piece, at least biologically. These children could very well play a key role in identifying his romantic interests or past relationships.

"Unknown Child"

Makino is a bartender from Foosha Village, owner of Partys Bar, and mother of an "unknown child." She is listed as a "close friend" of Shanks in One Piece, and the entire storyline leaves many details open to interpretation. When Makino had her baby, many fans immediately assumed it was Shanks's son.

Some fans have speculated that it would have been impossible for Shanks to be the father, as he would have visited the village several years before the child's birth. Some have even stated that the idea of ​​Shanks having a baby with Makino would not make sense from a story arc perspective.

"If Shanks went to the village, then during times when the world realizes Luffy's generosity, like when he received 1.5 billion, the villagers would mention or perhaps hint that Makino has a son with Shanks. Besides, there's no point in Shanks having a son. If Shanks dies, his son won't avenge him; he's about 1 year old.

However, this wouldn't be the first time Oda has teased fans with clues and mysteries, and it's not entirely impossible after all. Especially since Oda apparently responded to SBS's question with something along the lines of "probably that person."

As stated in the excerpt from a debate on One Piece Wiki, Shanks is infamous for being MIA and suddenly appearing out of nowhere:

"There was this two-year gap where we didn't see what most of the One Piece people were doing, so I'm not saying it's his baby, but at the same time, we don't know if it isn't his baby."

We have no confirmation that he was in the village approximately 9 months before Makino's child was born—but there's no indication that he wasn't. Many fans believe that Oda intentionally created the plot holes and missing gaps in the story so that fans would naturally start speculating, but there's no confirmation of this.

Uta

Uta has become an incredibly important part of One Piece's story, literally taking center stage in the new One Piece Film Red. It was revealed that Uta is Shanks's daughter, but the entire story was shrouded in mystery and tons of questions—until the film's release in Japan.

We now know that Uta was found by Shanks as a baby, wrapped in a treasure chest while he was searching for valuables. He felt a connection to her and took her in as his adopted daughter, but the truth about her biological parents is still unknown.

But even if we knew who Uta's mother was, it wouldn't necessarily make a difference in Shanks' love life. Since she isn't his biological daughter at all, he wouldn't have played any role in her birth in the first place.

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Who will Shanks end up with in One Piece?

Most fans like to believe that Shanks will somehow end up with Makino, given the previously interpreted "history" between Shanks and Makino. However, Oda hasn't made any official statements or addressed the possibility of Shanks developing a romantic relationship with anyone in the future—at least, not in an open and official sense.

Will we see Shanks get married before the end?

In an ideal world, it would be great if our favorite anime characters ended up getting married and living happily ever after—even more so if it was with a character fans had always loved. But Shanks has a ton of work to do, and he has his hands full with swirling conflicts and drama—it's highly unlikely Shanks will ever truly settle down.

However, the hints seen on the covers of chapters 806 and 838 may tell a different story, as seen below thanks to One Piece fans on Reddit. It's possible that Shanks is already secretly married to Makino.

While Shanks may have had relationships in the past, it's still up for debate. His relationship with Makino remains ambiguous to this day, and it's unclear if the romantic interests between them will ever be revealed. But Oda likes to tease the audience quite often—fans may get to see Shanks's love life unfold, only time will tell.