One Piece Adds Maki, a New Power System Beyond Haki
One Piece has introduced Maki, also called Omen, as a new power system in chapter 1180. It is presented as a counter to Haki and is said to potentially surpass both Haki and Devil Fruits as the story enters its Final Saga.
One Piece launched in 1997 with Devil Fruits as its first major power source. Haki came much later, in 2010, and was fully explained as the narrative approached the New World. By the Final Saga, both systems had been pushed to their limits.
Chapter 1180, released April 20, 2026, showed Imu wielding black flames called Omen or Maki. Chapter 1181, released April 27, 2026, had Imu call it a force found in every living being, reachable through corrupt pursuit of easy power. Chapter 1194 later positioned it as a counterpart to Conqueror's Haki.
The introduction of Maki may reshape fan discussions around power scaling, theories, and character matchups, especially among One Piece readers and anime viewers. It could also influence how manga publishers and creators market Final Saga chapters, driving engagement, spoiler-heavy social media debate, and renewed interest in the series. However, its broader cultural impact remains uncertain until the story explains Maki further.