Portgas D. Ace
Also known as: Fire Fist Ace
Luffy's sworn older brother, son of Gol D. Roger, and Whitebeard's second division commander, who died at Marineford thanking the world for loving him. The single most fix-it-ed death in the fandom, and the heart of every ASL brothers story.
Popular Portgas D. Ace Ships
Portgas D. Ace/Sanji
18k works
The pairing between Fire Fist Ace and the Straw Hat cook Sanji, often exploring their connection through Luffy and their shared protective instincts.
Marco/Portgas D. Ace
9k works
Whitebeard's phoenix first-division commander and the fiery second-division commander served on the same crew, with Marco among those who fought hardest to save Ace at Marineford. A bird made of blue flames and a man made of orange ones proved too thematically perfect for fandom to resist.
Common Tropes in Portgas D. Ace Fanfiction
Portgas D. Ace · Canon Divergence
350k works
The story follows canon faithfully up to a chosen moment, then branches: one different decision, one survived death, one secret told early, and everything downstream changes. One of AO3's largest tags, because almost every 'what if' is a divergence.
Portgas D. Ace · Angst with a Happy Ending
250k works
One of AO3's most trusted tags: the story will hurt — sometimes brutally — but it promises in advance that the characters come out the other side. The contract lets writers go dark and readers follow without bracing for devastation.
Other One Piece Characters
Sanji
447k works
Chivalrous chef of the Straw Hats. His fighting style uses only kicks, his cooking heals the soul, and his heart is bigger than his ego.
Roronoa Zoro
425k works
Three-sword-style swordsman aiming to be the world's greatest. Loyal, directionally challenged, and devastatingly powerful.
Monkey D. Luffy
384k works
Rubber-bodied pirate captain chasing the dream of becoming King of the Pirates. Simple-minded, fearless, and inspiring.
Nami
239k works
Navigator and cartographer with a talent for weather manipulation. Street-smart, resourceful, and the crew's financial backbone.
Trafalgar Law
26k works
The Surgeon of Death, captain of the Heart Pirates, who survived the Amber Lead genocide and Corazon's sacrifice to carry both their names. His prickly alliance with Luffy, his tragic backstory, and the Op-Op Fruit make him AO3's most-written One Piece character.
Nico Robin
12k works
The sole survivor of Ohara, hunted by the World Government since age eight for the crime of being able to read Poneglyphs, until the Straw Hats declared war on the world to keep her. Her 'I want to live!' at Enies Lobby remains the fandom's emotional north star.
Sabo
11k works
The third ASL brother, a runaway noble presumed dead for years who resurfaced as the Revolutionary Army's chief of staff with amnesia about his childhood. His too-late return after Ace's death powers an entire genre of grief and reunion fic.
Shanks
10k works
The red-haired Emperor who gave Luffy his straw hat and his arm in the same gesture, setting the entire story in motion. Canon keeps him deliberately mysterious, which fandom fills with Roger-era nostalgia, Mihawk duels, and surrogate-father feelings.
Usopp
9k works
The Straw Hats' sniper and resident liar, a self-proclaimed brave warrior of the sea whose tall tales keep coming true. His duel with Luffy over the Going Merry and his Sogeking alter ego give writers the series' best material on pride and belonging.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Portgas D. Ace?
Portgas D. Ace appears in 19k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the One Piece fandom. You can browse all Portgas D. Ace fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Portgas D. Ace ships?
The most popular Portgas D. Ace ships include Portgas D. Ace/Sanji, Marco/Portgas D. Ace. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Portgas D. Ace fanfiction?
Common tropes in Portgas D. Ace fanfiction include Canon Divergence, Angst with a Happy Ending. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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