The Elbaf storyline in One Piece is nearing its climax in Chapter 1190. The chapter, which was first published on August 9, 2026, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Double Issue #37-38, introduces the setting’s history, introduces Joy Boy and depicts the conflict between the World King (Nerona Imu) and Pirate King’s Left Arm (Scopper Gaban). The main element of this storyline is Joy Boy. Author Eiichiro Oda reveals that Joy Boy had a previously unknown associate in Elbaf, named Biblo. Biblo is likely one of Joy Boy’s crew members. The Elbaf storyline reaches its peak, verifying Biblo’s status as a confirmed member of Joy Boy’s crew. Joy Boy was an legendary mariner in the One Piece world.
The Return of Joy Boy: Luffy’s Transformation and the Drums of Liberation
He was first mentioned in the Sea Forst Poneglyph during the Fish-Man Island storyline. His backstory was fleshed out during the Wano Country storyline. On March 28, 2022, Monkey D. Luffy became the modern day Joy Boy by activating his Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. This activation was confirmed by Zunesha, an ally of the original Joy Boy from eight hundred years before. “Momonosuke! The sound is audible to me! It is so familiar! After eight centuries of silence, the rhythmic thumping of the Drums of Liberation have finally returned. He has returned! It is certain, Joy Boy is here again!” Zunesha says that Joy Boy has returned in One Piece Chapter #1043.
Another companion of Joy Boy is the Iron Giant. The Iron Giant was shown to readers during the Egghead section of the story, beginning the One Piece Final Saga. The Iron Giant demonstrated its ability to use its powers in Chapter 1122 to save Monkey D. Luffy, the current era’s Joy Boy. Eiichiro Oda shows Biblo as a character in Elbaf during the Elbaf story arc. Biblo is an owl who serves as the Head Librarian for the Owl Library of Elbaf and has a connection to Joy Boy. Saul introduces Biblo as the librarian of Owl’s Library in One Piece Chapter #1135. Biblo is said to have lived in the library for centuries, and is known for making every book that enters his domain giant-sized.
Biblo, a mysterious bird, made its official appearance in One Piece Chapter 1134. Shueisha released Chapter 1134 on December 23, 2024 in Weekly Shonen Jump Double Issue #4-5. Biblo lives on Elbaf and is known for its incredible lifespan; it is much older than most giants who typically live up to 400 years. Biblo’s age implies that it originated from the Void Century, much like the Iron Giant and Zunesha. In One Piece Chapter 1182, Biblo saves the Owl’s Library using the Iku Iku no Mi. Biblo saves flaming books from Killingham’s fire and places them in a secret vault beneath the building. Biblo’s actions illustrate the relationship between the library, the Void Century, and Joy Boy. Biblo, along with Zunesha and Emmet, supports a new beginning under Joy Boy and stands with Nika and his allies. By Chapter 1188, Nico Robin asks Chopper for assistance in translating Biblo’s words in order to understand what Biblo truly means and its relationship with Joy Boy.
The Significance of the Connection between Biblo and Joy Boy Eiichiro Oda is slowly revealing important information regarding the Void Century and its inhabitants. Throughout the Final Saga, information about this unknown time period has been provided through Emeth.
In addition to Emeth, Biblo, who has existed for many years before Elder Jarul, is likely going to provide more information about the Void Century. Because Biblo defends Harley and the sacred texts of Elbaf, it seems to support Joy Boy and may have been a crewmate during his historical journey. Just like the Straw Hats, Joy Boy’s crew likely contained unique people and animals such as Emeth, an Iron Giant. Franky is similar to Emeth. Biblo will likely be similar to Chopper and will be introduced in Elbaf after Emeth falls in Egghead arc. Elbaf will introduce Biblo as a member of Joy Boy’s crew and give Luffy insight into how to fight Nerona Imu. Biblo may contain vital knowledge about the nineteen kings, Nerona Imu, previous battles, and why Joy Boy died. This knowledge will provide Luffy with strategies to fight the King of the World. The connection between Biblo and Joy Boy is crucial because the Elbaf story arc will resolve unanswered questions regarding Biblo and other hidden truths, resulting in a significant release of information. Nico Robin urgently calls Chopper to the library to translate Biblo’s message in One Piece Chapter #1188
