The 'The One Piece Is Real' meme refers to a viral phenomenon inspired by the climactic moment in the One Piece anime where the character Whitebeard (Edward Newgate) confirms the existence of the legendary treasure. While the original scene is a heavy, emotional moment in the series, it became an internet sensation in late 2022 through a series of parody videos set to Kanye West's 'Dark Fantasy.' The meme typically involves characters from the show reacting with exaggerated shock or emotion, often paired with the lyrics 'Can we get much higher?'. It is widely used to celebrate unexpected victories or to confirm the reality of something that seemed too good to be true, transcending the anime community to become a cornerstone of modern shitposting culture.