<p>The meeting between Ace and Shanks does happen in the manga, but according to the <a href="http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_461">One Piece Wiki on Episode 461</a> where this happens, Shanks having two arms appears to be an error in the animation. </p>

<p>Personally, I do agree that it was an animation fail, since it was long after Shanks saved Luffy.</p>

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2015-09-09T22:36:15.127Z
It would be worth noting that in the manga, Shank's cloak covers his left arm entirely. So the error *is* only in the anime.
BlueBuddy
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@Thebluefish Feel free to add an answer with that piece of information (or if you are generous, edit it in this answer)
nhahtdh
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<p>As a One Piece fan who doesn't read the manga I must ask this:</p>

<p>In this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAF4Yq1mIdo" rel="nofollow">flashback</a> when Ace meets Shanks, Ace says: </p>

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  <p>"My brother was always talking about you as his lifesaver"</p>
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<p>As you are aware, Shanks lost his arm when he saved Luffy. However, at 0:43 you can clearly see both of his arms.</p>

<p>Does this happen in the manga or is it just an animation mistake?</p>

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Two-armed Shanks after he saves Luffy
# Two-armed Shanks after he saves Luffy
Posted by: username_0 on 2015-09-09
As a One Piece fan who doesn't read the manga I must ask this:

In this [flashback](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAF4Yq1mIdo) when Ace meets Shanks, Ace says:

> "My brother was always talking about you as his lifesaver"

As you are aware, Shanks lost his arm when he saved Luffy. However, at 0:43 you can clearly see both of his arms.

Does this happen in the manga or is it just an animation mistake?
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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-09-09. Score: 12 | Accepted answer
The meeting between Ace and Shanks does happen in the manga, but according to the [One Piece Wiki on Episode 461](http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_461) where this happens, Shanks having two arms appears to be an error in the animation.

Personally, I do agree that it was an animation fail, since it was long after Shanks saved Luffy.
> **Comments:**
> **username_2** (2015-09-09): It would be worth noting that in the manga, Shank's cloak covers his left arm entirely. So the error *is* only in the anime.  
> **username_3** (2015-09-10): @Thebluefish Feel free to add an answer with that piece of information (or if you are generous, edit it in this answer)  
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