List of One Piece characters
The One Piece manga and anime series features an extensive cast of characters created by Eiichiro Oda. The series takes place in a fictional universe where vast numbers of pirates, soldiers, revolutionaries, and other adventurers fight each other, using various superhuman and supernatural abilities. The series' storyline follows the adventures of a group of pirates as they search for the series titular treasure.
The main character of the series is Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who wishes to succeed Gol D. Roger, the deceased King of the Pirates, by finding his treasure, the One Piece. During the course of series, Luffy gathers himself a crew of misfits, named The Straw Hat Pirates, so far including the three swords wielding Roronoa Zoro, the master thief and expert navigator Nami, the cowardly marksman and inventor Usopp, the gourmet cook and martial-artist Sanji, the anthropomorphic reindeer and doctor Tony Tony Chopper, the archaeologist Nico Robin, the cyborg shipwright Franky, and the living skeleton musician Brook. Together they sail the seas in pursuit of their dreams, encountering other pirates, bounty hunters, criminal organizations, revolutionaries, secret agents and soldiers of the World Government, and various other friends and foes.
Creation and conception
When drawing One Piece, Eiichiro Oda was heavily influenced by the manga Dragon Ball and had the series in mind when designing his characters.[1] Several characters have been stated to be based on actual people, such as Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach) and Whitebeard (Edward Newgate) being based on the actual pirate Blackbeard (Edward Teach).ch.474 Some other notable examples includes Roronoa Zoro (François l'Olonnais), Sanji & Zeff (Red Legs Greaves), Jewelry Bonney (Anne Bonny), Scratchmen Apoo (Chui Apoo), Eustass Kidd (William Kidd and Eustace the Monk), X. Drake (Sir Francis Drake), Lafitte (Jean Lafitte), Bartholomew Kuma (Bartholomew Roberts), Captain Morgan (Henry Morgan), Alvida (Awilda), Basil Hawkins (Basil Ringrose and John Hawkins) and Bellamy (Samuel Bellamy).
Protagonists
The Straw Hat Pirates
The protagonists of the One Piece series are part of the Straw Hat Pirates, a crew of pirates founded and captained by Monkey D. Luffy. Starting out with Luffy alone the crew's number grows throughout the series as Luffy keeps recruiting new members. The name of their first ship is "Going Merry" (ゴーイング・メリー号, Gōingu Merī-gō, "Merry Go" in the English manga and 4Kids dub), however due to severe damage, the Straw Hat Pirates got a new ship called "Thousand Sunny" (サウザンドサニー号, Sauzando Sanī-gō).
Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy (モンキー・D・ルフィ, Monkī D. Rufi), nicknamed "Straw Hat" Luffy (麦わらのルフィ, Mugiwara no Rufi), is the 17 year-old captain of The Straw Hat Pirates and the main protagonist of the One Piece series. At first, Luffy does not appear to be very intelligent; his apparent lack of intelligence is the source of his brave attitude towards life. Luffy can easily be amazed by the simplest things. If Luffy finds something he doesn't understand, even if someone explained in detail, he calls it a "mystery thing". He is, however, a genius when it comes to fighting. When Luffy's friends' lives are threatened, Luffy goes into an unimaginably, dangerous rage. At the beginning of the series, he accidentally eats a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Gum-Gum Fruit (ゴムゴムの実, Gomu Gomu no Mi), causing his body to gain the properties of highly stretchable rubber.ch.1 These properties are a result of Oda's desire for the fighting style to be silly, so that no matter how tense a situation gets, the reader can relax without becoming stressed out.[1]
Luffy later learns "Gear Second" (ギア2 (セカンド), Gia Sekando, "Gear Two" in the English manga and "Second Gear" in the Funimation subs), a technique which increases his blood flow and speed instantly to attack. However, "Gear Second" hacks away Luffy's life force dramatically, increasing a chance of having a much shorter life because he is starving his body, though Luffy rebutles, saying that it doesn't matter as long he saves his friends. After Gear Second wears off, Luffy can recover quickly through replenishing of his nutrient storage.
Later on, Luffy learns how to go beyond "Gear Second" and into "Gear Third" (ギア3 (サード), Gia Sādo, "Gear Three" in the English manga and "Third Gear" in the Funimation subs). Luffy increases the size of his limbs by biting into his thumb and inflating it hard, transfer the air through his entire body, requiring the torso to act as an interface for his various limbs. Used with his already-strong physiology, this apparently gives his arm more mass and a larger area to attack with far greater strength, but he sacrifices mobility for this strength, as his limbs are now so large that Luffy has extreme trouble moving. To deactivate "Gear Third", Luffy leaves the form by exhaling heavily, which can cause him to be propelled backwards. The deactivation of "Gear Third" brings about shrinking, which is a negative side-effect due to the massive expansion undergone prior to release. The amount of time Luffy spends in his shrunken form is roughly equivalent to the amount of time spent in "Gear Third" mode.
After his life is saved by Shanks when he is seven years old, Luffy decides to achieve the tantamount goals of finding the series' titular treasure and succeeding Gol D. Roger as King of the Pirates.ch.1 Ten years later, wearing Shanks' straw hat, he sets out to sea to gather a crew and sail the Grand Line, where the One Piece is supposedly hidden.ch.7 It also seems that Luffy is capable using King Ambition (覇王色, Haōshoku Haki), although he is unaware of this ability. Portgas D. Ace is Luffy's older brother through adoption. Luffy ranked first in all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.[2][3][4]. He is voiced by Mayumi Tanaka in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.1. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Bella Hudson for 4Kidsep.1 and by Colleen Clinkenbeard for Funimation.ep.1
Roronoa Zoro
Roronoa Zoro (ロロノア・ゾロ, "Roronoa Zolo" in several versions), named after François l'Olonnais,ch.28 nicknamed "Pirate Hunter" Zoro (海賊狩りのゾロ, Kaizoku-Gari no Zoro, "Pirate Hunter" Zolo in several versions)[citation needed], is a 19 year old, skilled swordsman who uses up to three swords at once, clutching the third in his mouth.ch.5 To fulfill a promise he made to childhood friend and rival, Kuina,ch.5 he wants to become the world's greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.ch.50 Before joining Luffy, he made a living by bounty hunting.ch.2 He joins Luffy's crew in exchange for his aid in escaping execution.ch.5–6 He makes it clear that he would turn on his captain if he ever stepped between him and his dream ch.6, although during the "Thriller Bark arc" he says that he can't fulfill his dream if he did not help his captain fulfill his. His enormous physical strength is enough to lift a building, as well as inhumanly heavy weights on a regular basis.ch.194 During a fight with Baroque Works officer agent Mr. 1, he learns how to cut through solid steel.ch.195 He can employ an "Asura" technique which gives him three faces and six arms, thus totaling nine swords.ch.417 In addition, Zoro can expand the muscle mass of his arms.ch.416 He is extremely poor at understanding geographical directions and gets lost very easily. He also sleeps a great deal and loves to drink.
Zoro ranked second in all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.[2][3][4] Furthermore, in a 2007 poll by Oricon, Zoro was voted as the 4th most desired character to receive a spinoff.[5] DVD Talk praises Zoro's "hilarious" three-sword fighting style as a great example of the show's sense of humor.[6] Holly Ellingwood from Activeanime praised Zoro's fight against Luffy as one of the best moments from the 10th DVD from the series released by Viz Media, praising the action scenes.[7] Zoro is voiced by Kazuya Nakai in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.2 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Marc Diraison for 4Kidsep.2 and by Christopher R. Sabat for Funimation.ep.2 Sabat's work with Zoro has resulted in him being a nominated of the category "Best Voice Actor (English)" in the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) Awards from 2008.[8] Carl Kimlinger from Anime News Network commented on Sabat's work with Zoro as a "standout", noting that Zoro and Sabat are "well-matched.[9] Kimlinger also found that his along with Sanji's flashbacks from the anime "really do jerk tears, even if they are less than gracefully executed".[10]. As a child he is voiced by Andy Ranells for 4Kids and Brina Palencia and Cynthia Cranz (episode 2) for FUNimation.
Nami
Nami (ナミ), nicknamed "Cat Burglar" Nami (泥棒猫のナミ, Dorobō Neko no Nami, "Nami the Navigator" in the 4Kids dub), is the crew's 18-year-oldch.27 navigator and thief. She has the ability to recognize and analyze even the slightest changes in the weather up to the point of sheer intuition.ch.130 She is also an excellent pickpocket.ch.95 Her dream is to draw a complete map of the world.ch.77 Throughout the series, Nami fights using a three-sectioned bo staff. Usopp later provides her with a version of this weapon capable of controlling weather, called the Clima-Takt (天候棒, Kurima Takuto, "Climate Baton" in the English manga and "Weather Forcer" in the 4Kids dub).ch.190 Even later, Usopp augments the Clima-Takt with dials, making it more powerful.ch.368 Nami ranked in the Top 10 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.[2][3][4] Her backstory has been found to be a "touching story" as it "unfolds with a lot of emotion" by Mania Entertainment writer, Jarred Pine. Pine also mentioned Nami was his favorite character from the series, and satisfied with how the manga showed her past.[11] While reviewing the 8th DVD from Viz Media, Activeanime mentioned Nami is one of the best characters from the series as "She’s got guts, smarts, and can heft a mean punch when needed". Like Pined, Activeanime liked Nami's background and added that his "itty bitty heart went out to her".[12] She is voiced by Akemi Okamura in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.1 In the English dubs, she is voiced by Kerry Williams for 4Kids,ep.1 and by Luci Christian for Funimation.ep.1 In the SPJA 2008, Nami was nominated in the category "Best Female Character".[8]
When a reader asked Oda who Nami is in romantic love with, Oda answered that there will not likely be any romance among the Straw Hat Pirates. Oda explained that he does not portray romance in One Piece as the series is a shōnen comic, and the young boys who read the comic are not interested in romance.[13]
Usopp
Usopp (ウソップ, Usoppu), nicknamed "Sogeking" (狙撃の王様, Sogeki no Ō-sama, "Sniper King" in the English manga), is the crew's 17-year old marksman.ch.42 His name comes from Uso, which means liar in Japanese, and Aesop, the author of The Boy Who Cried Wolf.[citation needed] He is a liar,ch.27 talented inventor,ch.190 as well as a skilled painterch.42 and sculptor.ch.106 His primary weapon is a slingshot, which he uses to fire various kinds of ammunition, ranging from rotten eggs and shuriken to hot sauce, and both flaming and exploding projectiles.ch.332 Later, he creates himself a large, dial-powered slingshot he calls Kabuto (カブト),ch.465 with which he is able to outrange even guns.ch.419 Usopp's father, Yasopp, left his family to become a pirate when Usopp was still very young.ch.25 Some time after this, Usopp's mother, Banchina (バンキーナ, Bankīna), fell ill. Usopp started telling lies, stating that his father had returned and would be taking them with him. His mother eventually died, but Usopp, in his sadness, continued to lie.ch.41 Despite all this, he does not blame his father for leaving him, but takes pride in his heritage.ch.25 He is inspired by Luffy, Zoro and Nami and decides to go out to sea,ch.40 following his dream of becoming a "brave warrior of the sea".ch.100 His weakness as a fighter weighs heavily upon himch.331 and when after the crew is defeated and almost destroyed by Admiral Aokiji,ch.320,321 Luffy decides to replace the badly damaged Going Merry,ch.331 the Straw Hats' first ship, which is given to them by Usopp's friend Kaya,ch.41 a girl from his village that he used to cheer up with his lies,ch.24 Usopp goes so far as to temporarily leave the crew.ch.331,438
Usopp ranked in the Top 10 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.[2][3][4] In a 2007 Oricon poll, Usopp was voted the 10th most wanted character to receive a spin off amongst all respondents, and the 5th most popular amongst males.[5] In a review of Funimation Entertainment's second DVD release for Mania Entertainment, Bryce Coulter notes that Usopp "brings lots of comic relief to the series", but also comments that he "can be down right annoying at times."[14] He is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.9 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Jason Anthony Griffith for 4Kidsep.9 and by Sonny Strait for Funimation.ep.9
Sanji
Sanji (サンジ), nicknamed "Black Leg" Sanji (黒脚のサンジ, Kuro Ashi no Sanji)ch.435, is the crew's 19-year-oldch.55 chef. He knows how it feels to starve from first hand experience,ch.58 so he will never refuse someone a meal.ch.48 He has a strong sense of chivalry, because of which, he will never harm a woman, even if he dies.ch.403 Sanji also seems to keep this code regardless of a woman's appearance.ch.453 His dream is to find the "All Blue" (オールブルー, Ōru Burū, renamed "Great Blue" in the 4Kids dub), a legendary sea, containing every kind of fish in the world.ch.57 Sanji is also a very skilled fighter who uses only kicks. He said that this is because a chef's hands are his most prized possessions and should not be risked in battle.ch.370His fighting style resembles the capoeira. Sanji also has the ability to employ a fire based kick, called "Diable Jambe" in which he sets his leg on fire by spinning around rapidly, this causes his attacks to be much more powerful, Sanji first used this technique at Enies Lobby. Sanji ranked in the Top 5 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.[2][3][4] He is voiced by Hiroaki Hirata in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.20 In the English dubs, he is voiced by David Moo and Veronica Taylor (child) for 4Kidsep.19 and by Eric Vale and Christine Auten (child) for Funimation.ep.20
Tony Tony Chopper
Tony Tony Chopper (トニートニー・チョッパー, Tonī Tonī Choppā), nicknamed "Cotton Candy Lover" Chopper (わたあめ大好きのチョッパー, Watāme Daisuki no Choppā), is the crew's 15-year-old doctor.ch.154 He is a blue-nosed reindeer who gained human properties by eating the zoan Devil Fruit called the Human-Human Fruit (ヒトヒトの実, Hito Hito no Mi).ch.140 The fruit-granted ability allows him to change between three forms. His first and original form is that of a reindeer. In his second form, he has the proportions of a human child, while retaining his antlers, hooves, and fur. In his third form, he looks like a brawny man with fur. In addition to his normal transformations, Chopper developed a drug he calls Rumble Ball (ランブル・ボール, Ranburu Bōru), which allows him to assume four additional forms for the duration of three minutes. These forms focus on certain aspects of his body to improve his physical abilities. These are broken down into "points" in the original version (renamed "boost" in the English manga and the 4Kids dub) called: guard, horn, jumping, and arm point with the original three becoming walk, brain, and heavy point.ch.149,186 If Chopper uses a second Rumble Ball within six hours, he cannot control his transformations.ch.406 If he uses a third Rumble Ball within six hours of the first, he transforms into a monstrous version of himself and loses all self-control called "Monster Point".ch.407 He also has the ability to understand other animals' speech, because he is an animal himself.ch.154 What he is not capable of, however, is hiding his feelings.ch.140
When creating Chopper, Oda stated that he wanted a mascot who is both cute and fearless.[15] An IGN review of the manga praised Chopper's character as one of the best in the series and said that he was able to be both touching and funny.[16] Chopper ranked in the Top 5 of both Shōnen Jump character popularity polls since the character's introduction.[3][4] Oda said that the message he wanted to illustrate in regards to Chopper's family situation is that a person who is not blood-related to another person can still be considered as a member of one's family.[13] He is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.83 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Lisa Ortiz for 4Kidsep.51 and by Brina Palencia for Funimation.[17]
Nico Robin
Nico Robin (ニコ・ロビン, Niko Robin), nicknamed "Demon Child" (悪魔の子, Akuma no Ko) by the World Government is the crew's 28-year-old archaeologist.ch.218 Growing up alone on the island Ohara (オハラ), home of the world's largest and oldest library, she became an archaeologist at age eightch.391,392 and learned how to decipher the writings on the ancient stones called Poneglyph (歴史の本文, Pōnegurifu), which are scattered around the world. After the World Government destroyed Ohara for housing archaeologists along with her returning mother, Nico Olvia, researching these stones,ch.395 Robin spent twenty years on the run, cooperating with various pirates and other outlaws and became a member of Baroque Works nicknamed as "Ms. All-Sunday" (ミス・オールサンデー, Misu Ōrusandē, "Ms. Sunday" in the 4Kids dub) at the time, being briefly an antagonist to the Straw Hat Pirates before joining them.ch.398 Like the scholars of Ohara before her, it is her dream to find and decipher the Rio Poneglyph (真の歴史の本文, Rio Pōnegurifu), which is said to tell the world's lost history.ch.218 Her devotion to history and its preservation goes so far that she will even risk her life to protect ancient artifacts and buildings.ch.264 She ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Flower-Flower Fruit (ハナハナの実, Hana Hana no Mi), allowing her to create copies of any of her body parts on any surface that she can see.ch.170 However, if her replicated parts are hurt, she feels the pain on her actual body.ch.265 She is voiced by Yuriko Yamaguchi in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.67 In the English dubs, she is voiced by Veronica Taylor for 4Kidsep.47 and by Stephanie Young for Funimation.ep.144
Franky
Franky (フランキー, Furankī), nicknamed "Cyborg" Franky (サイボーグ フランキー, Saibōgu Furankī)ch.435, is the crew's 34 year old shipwright.ch.437 After his pirate parents abandoned him at age ten,ch.427 he became an apprentice of the master shipwright Tom along with Iceburg.ch.354 When Tom was taken away as a criminal by the government for building Gol D. Roger's ship, Franky tried to stop them.ch.357 In the attempt, he was severely injured and, in order to survive, had to exchange parts of his body with replacements made of scrap metal,ch.358 turning himself into a cola-powered cyborg.ch.336,339 Franky, thus, gained an artificial body which grants him super-human strength.ch.418 Its front is heavily armored and insensitive to most attacks, while his back, where he could not reach, remains vulnerable.ch.368 His body is equipped with a wide variety of weapons, including several guns and an extendable right arm.ch.423 His stomach contains a refrigerator compartment that can hold up to three bottles of cola to fuel him and his attacks.ch.368 His personality is also affected by the type of beverage that is stored in his refrigerator compartment. He can use up large amounts of cola in an instant to launch powerful bursts of air from his arms one move is called the Coup de Vent.ch.338 After word of his death had spread, he cast off his original name, Cutty Flam (カティ・フラム, Kati Furamu), and became the underground boss Franky.ch.352 His dream is to build a ship, to become its shipwright, and sail it to the end of the world. To that end, he builds the Straw Hats Pirates' second ship, the brigantine-rigged sloop-of-war Thousand Sunny, and joins the crew. Franky tends to act tough most of the time like saying his catch phrase "SUPER!!" However, Franky can get emotional very easy and start to cry, but then denies it.ch.436,437,439 He is voiced by Kazuki Yao in Japanese.ep.233 In the English dub, he is voiced by Patrick Seitz for Funimation.[18]
Brook
Brook (ブルック, Burukku), nicknamed "Dead Bones" Brook (デッドボーンズブルック, Deddo Bōnzu Burukku) (formerly "Humming" Brook (ハミングブルック, Hamingu Burukku))ch.489, is the crew's 88-year old musician.ch.489 He is a skeleton, resurrected by the Revive-Revive Fruit (ヨミヨミの実, Yomi Yomi no Mi), a paramythia Devil Fruit, which grants its eater a second life.ch.443 He is an excellent musician, who claims being able to play any instrument,ch.486 and a skilled fencer, who uses a shikomizue, a Japanese cane sword, in battle.ch.454 His lightweight skeleton body allows him to jump extraordinarily highch.493 and to run across water.ch.443 His gentlemanly impression stands in stark contrast to his incredibly bad manners: He bluntly requests to see women's panties, helps himself to people's food, and belches out loud on the dinner table.ch.442,443 When Brook's former crew, the "Rumbar Pirates", entered the Grand Line, they left their pet whale Laboon behind at Reverse Mountain, promising to return after sailing around the world.ch.487 Fifty years later, Brook, being the only survivor, considers it his duty to fulfill his former crew's promise.ch.459 The idea of a skeleton musician was first conceived by Oda in the year 2000.[19] He is voiced by Chō in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.339 He does not yet have an English voice, as the English dub has yet to reach that far into the series.
Major Characters
World Government
The World Government, headed by The Five Elder Stars,ch.233 is affiliated with over 170 countries from around the world.ch.398
The World Nobles
The World Nobles (世界貴族, Sekai Kizoku), also known as the Celestial Dragons (天竜人, Tenryūbito), are the descendants of the twenty kings who established what is now known as the World Government, and are able to buy people, including pirates, who have been captured and put into slavery and their actions are overlooked by the World Government.
Marine
The Marine is a military force under the command of the World Government. The uniforms of its soldiers, who are referred to as "marines" in adaptations using "Marine", as well as the Marine's ships and installations prominently display the word "Marine" in all-upper-case roman letters, often alongside a depiction of a sea gull. The words "marine" and "Marine", respectively, are French, Dutch and German for "navy". In the 4Kids dub of the anime series, these were edited out and replaced with the word "Navy."
Sengoku
Fleet Admiral Sengoku (センゴク, Sengoku), nicknamed Sengoku "The Buddha" (仏のセンゴク, Hotoke no Sengoku)ch.234, and also Sengoku "The Strategist" (戦国ストラテジスト, Sengoku Sutoratejisuto)ch.556, commands the Marine. He was one of the major figures along with Whitebeard, Shiki, and Garp while Gol D. Roger was still alive, and still continues to be in the present. As the commanding officer of the entire Marine force, Sengoku has absolute power over every action the Marines do, including summoning a Buster Call. The only ones that are above him and command him are the Five Elder Stars. Sengoku apparently ate a paramythia Devil Fruit that allows him to turn into almost like Buddha and becoming similar to a gigantic Daibutsu, which is probably the reason for his nickname. The color of his body (and uniform) seems to change to a dark color, appearing to be ominously shadowed at all times. In this form his body has different proportions, his torso and arms are much larger compared to the rest of his body. This ability gives him a massive power boost to his already impressive strength. Even without his Devil Fruit powers, it is implied that Sengoku also has superhuman strength on his own. He is voiced by Takkou Ishimori. In the English dub, he is voiced by Ed Blaylock for Funimation.
Aokiji
Admiral Aokiji (青雉), was known as Kuzan (クザン) prior to his promotionch.393, and nicknamed "Blue Pheasant" (ブルーフェザント, Burū Fezanto),[citation needed] is an extremely lazy Marine officer and one of only three with the rank of admiral.ch.319 He possesses the power of the Chilly-Chilly Fruit (ヒエヒエの実, Hie Hie no Mi), a logia Devil Fruit which allows him to freeze things,ch.319 to create ice, or to transform into it.ch.320 Aside from making him one of the governments strongest fighters,ch.319 this ability allows him to ride a bicycle across the sea.ch.303 He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.226 In the English dub, he is voiced by Bob Carter for Funimation.[17]
Kizaru
Admiral Kizaru (黄猿), was known as Borsalino (ボルサリーノ, Borusarīno) prior to his promotion to admiral, and nicknamed "Yellow Monkey" (黄色人種, Kiiro Jinshu).[citation needed] Kizaru possesses the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit (ピカピカの実, Pika Pika no Mi), a logia Devil Fruit, allowing him to turn himself into photons and move at the speed of light (and take advantage of reflecting surfaces), and fire destructive lasers. Kizaru is a middle aged man who wears a yellow striped suit with a Marine coat draped over it like a cape, his arms not in its sleeves. Kizaru also wears pure white shoes and gold-amber tinted sunglasses. He is a very calm yet absent-minded man who speaks very slowly and occasionally elongates the last word of his sentences. He is voiced by Unshō Ishizuka in the Japanese version of the anime.
Akainu
Admiral Akainu (赤犬), was known as Sakazuki (サカズキ, Sakazuki) prior to his promotion, and nicknamed, "Red Dog" (レッドドッグ, Reddo Doggu),[citation needed] has the power of an as of yet unnamed logia Devil Fruit that gives him the power to control or create magma and lava. Akainu practices 'Absolute Justice', an extremely ruthless interpretation of the greater good. (Such as destroying an entire ship full of escaping civilians in the off chance that one criminal might be hiding amongst them.[citation needed]) He is also notable for wearing a cap low over his eyes, obscuring his facial features for all of his early appearances. Akainu was the one who is responsible for Ace's death. He is voiced by Michio Nakao in the Japanese version of the anime.
Monkey D. Garp
Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp (モンキー・D・ガープ, Monkī D. Gāpu), nicknamed Garp "The Fist" (拳骨のガープ, Genkotsu no Gāpu) and "Hero of the Marines" (ヒーロー海兵隊の, Hīrō Kaihei-Tai no), is the father of Monkey D. Dragon and the grandfather of Luffy.ch.432 He is famous for cornering Gol D. Rogerch.431 and considered a hero of the Marine.ch.432 After Roger's execution, he took care of Roger's son, Ace, raising him like his own grandson.ch.551 He has superhuman strength, enough to lift and throw cannonballs like baseball pitches.ch.438 Garp takes both Coby and Helmeppo under his wing. He is voiced by Hiroshi Naka in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.68 In English, he is voiced by Brian Mathis for Funimation.ep.68
Momonga
Vice Admiral Momonga (モモンガ) is one of the five Vice Admirals who lead the Buster Call on Enies Lobby. In battle Momonga seems to be a formidable swordsman. Momonga can use Rokushiki martial arts as seen able to use Soru and Geppo. He is voiced by Keiichi Sonobe, Yasunori Masutani and Shinichiro Ota at different points in the Japanese version of the anime.
Onigumo
Vice Admiral Onigumo (オニグモ) is one of the five Vice Admirals who lead the Buster Call on Enies Lobby. Onigumo apparently ate some sort of zoan Devil Fruit that allows him to grow three pairs of spider-like black arms and a spider abdomen from his back. With these spider-like appendages and his own two human arms, he is capable of wielding a total of eight cutlass swords. These spider-like arms seem to be produced from his elongated hair. Onigumo was originally voiced by Keiichi Sonobe and is currently voiced by Takahiro Fujimoto in the Japanese version of the anime.
Strawberry
Vice Admiral Strawberry (ストロベリー, Sutoroberī) is one of the Vice Admirals who lead the Buster Call assault on Enies Lobby. All that is known about Strawberry's fighting abilities, is that he wields dual saber swords. He is voiced by Eiji Takemoto in the Japanese version of the anime.
Yamakaji
Vice Admiral Yamakaji (ヤマカジ) is one of the Vice Admirals who lead the Buster Call assault on Enies Lobby. Not much is known about Yamakaji. All that has been revealed, is that he is a swordsman wielding a katana. Yamakaji has yet to have a speaking role, therefore he has no voice actor.
Doberman
Vice Admiral Doberman (ドーベルマン犬, Dōberuman) is one of the five Vice Admirals who lead the Buster Call on Enies Lobby. So far, none of Doberman's fighting abilities have been seen yet. He is voiced by Eiji Takemoto in the Japanese version of the anime.
Sentomaru
Sentomaru (桃丸, Sentōmaru) is head of the Marines' Science Unit and bodyguard of "Vegapunk". Sentoumaru brags about having the tightest defense, and also claims to have the tightest mouth and refuses to reply to any questions. However, despite his claim, he is willing to tell everyone about himself whenever something related to a question or an event occurs. Whenever he gives away information, he claims he is giving it away freely and not because the person he is talking to asked or was curious about something. Sentomaru fighting abilities are similar to that of a sumo wrestler and also uses a massive broad axe. He is voiced by Kazue Ikura in the Japanese version.
Smoker
Commodore Smoker (スモーカー, Sumōkā, "Chaser" in the 4Kids dub), nicknamed "The White Hunter" (白人ハンター, Hakujin Hantā, "White Chase" Smoker in the English manga, and "Smoke Hunter" in the 4Kids dub), is a Marine officer and a cigar enthusiast, keeping plenty of cigars strapped to the left side of his jacket while smoking two lit ones in his mouth.ch.98 He has the powers of the Plume-Plume Fruit (モクモクの実, Moku Moku no Mi, "Smoke-Smoke Fruit" in the 4Kids dub), a logia Devil Fruit which gives him the power to manipulate, create, control and transform into smoke.ch.100 In the 4Kids version of the anime, his cigars were edited out, while their smoke was left in, giving the appearance of smoke constantly issuing from his mouth.ep.40 He was initially voiced by Ginzō Matsuo in Japanese version of the anime.ep.48 After Ginzō's death, Mahito Ōba assumed the role.ep.79 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Scottie Ray for 4Kidsep.40 and by Greg Dulcie for Funimation.ep.48
Purinpurin
Commodore Purinpurin (プリンプリン) is a Marine Commodore in the 77th Branch of the Marines. He was dispatched to Arlong Park to evacuate the survivors of Arlong's tyrannical reign. However, his mission fails as his branch was killed by the Arlong Pirates. He was voiced by Tetsu Inada in Japanese version. In the English dub, he was voiced by Barry Yandell for Funimation.
Hina
Captain Hina (ヒナ), nicknamed "Black Cage" Hina (黒檻のヒナ, Kuro Ori no Hina), is a Marine Captain, and a former classmate of notable marine Smoker. She is also the object of both Fullbody and Jango's affections. Hina has a tendency to speak in the third person, though this only seems to add to her attractiveness for her subordinates. Hina has eaten a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Cage-Cage Fruit (オリオリの実, Ori Ori no Mi, "Bind-Bind Fruit" in the English manga), granting her the ability to let others pass through her body, in the process getting encaged in a ring of iron. She can also extend her arms to form a cage to produce the same effects to people who pass through its bars. She is voiced by Tomoko Naka in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, she is voiced by Kathleen Delaney for 4Kids, and by Jennifer Seman for Funimation.
T-Bone
Captain T-Bone (Ｔボーン, Tī Bōn), nicknamed "Ship Cutter" (船斬り, Funekiri), is a former knight, but now a Marine Captain. T-Bone values the soldiers under his command, he has a tendency to fuss over their minor problems in a melodramatic manner, which can make them uncomfortable. He is noted for being far too willing to sacrifice himself, even when the situation does not call for something so drastic. T-Bone is well-known for his swordsmanship. He is skilled enough to send attacks composed of blue lines of energy acting as blades that are powerful enough to cut through trains, boats, and sea kings. T-Bone's weapon of choice is a long, straight-bladed sword with ornately decorated hilt and sheath. He is voiced by Tomomichi Nishimura in the Japanese version.
Shu
Captain Shu (シュー, Shū) was one of the Marines that helped in the Buster Call on Enies Lobby. Shu has eaten a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Rust-Rust Fruit (サビサビの実, Sabi Sabi no Mi) that allows him to cause metallic items to rust and come apart. Shu successfully destroyed one of Zoro's swords, Yubashiri, with ease. He is voiced by Ryouhei Nakao in the Japanese version.
Very Good
Captain Very Good (とても良い, Berī Guddo) is one of the Marines involved in the Buster Call on Enies Lobby. Good has eaten a paramyhthia Devil Fruit called the Berry-Berry Fruit (ベリベリの実, Beri Beri no Mi) which makes him immune to blunt physical attacks by separating his body into several berry shaped orbs.
Nezumi
Captain Nezumi (ネズミ) is a Marine Captain of the 16th Branch in the East Blue. Nezumi accepted bribes from Arlong in exchange for keeping the Arlong Pirates out of Marine jurisdiction. Once Arlong was defeated, Nezumi attempts to intervene against The Straw Hat Pirates, but was quickly defeated. The report he gives to his superiors on the incident prompts the Marines to assign Luffy with his first bounty. He is voiced by Tamotsu Nishiwaki in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Dan Green for 4Kids and by Vic Mignogna for Funimation.
Tashigi
Ensign Tashigi (たしぎ), named after the Common Snipe (タシギ, Tashigi),ch.137 is a Marine officer and Smoker's second in command.ch.179 While adept at sword fighting, she is unusually clumsy.ch.96 She is also very well-versed in the famous katana, knowing their names and origins. Her stated goal is to remove all Meitō, named swords with prestigious histories, from the hands of those who would use them for their own ends.ch.97 After meeting Zoro, she sets out to sea with Smoker, chasing after him and the crew. She bears a striking resemblance to "Kuina", Zoro's deceased childhood friend and rival, something he is uncomfortable with.ch.100 She is voiced by Junko Noda in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.48 In the English dubs, she is voiced by Priscilla Everett for 4Kidsep.40 and by Monica Rial for Funimation.ep.48
When a reader asked Oda why Tashigi looked similar to Kuina, Oda answered that the similarity is "just a coincidence" and that there is no relation and backstory between the characters.[20]
Coby
Master Chief Petty Officer Coby (コビー, Kobī, "Koby" in the English manga and the 4Kids dub) works together with Helmeppo under Vice Admiral Garp. He was also a former chore boy of Alvida's crew. When he first appeared, Coby was a small, timid, coward. However, thanks to Luffy, he had the courage to leave the crew and fulfill his dream of joining the Marines. Since joining the Marines, he befriends Helmeppo and goes under the tutelage of Garp. Because of training, Coby has learned Rokushiki and can use "Soru". He is voiced by Mika Doi in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Kayzie Rogers for 4Kids and by Leah Clark for Funimation.
Helmeppo
Chief Petty Officer Helmeppo (ヘルメッポ, Herumeppo) was Morgan's bratty son. He is now a Marine Chief Petty Officer under the command of Garp along with Coby. Helmeppo was a coward who hid behind his father's wealth and power. Helmeppo loved his father and thought his father loved him back. However, Morgan only thinks of Helmeppo as a worthless son. After Morgan was arrested, Helmeppo lost access to all the luxurious life that he once held, and so he reluctantly became a Marine. Since then, Helmeppo went under the tutelage of Garp with Coby. Thanks to Garp, Helmeppo now has very decent fighting abilities as he wields dual kukri as his weapon of choice. He is voiced by Kōichi Nagano in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel for 4Kids and by Mike McFarland for Funimation.
Fullbody
Seaman Recruit Fullbody (フルボディ, Furubodi), nicknamed "Double Ironfist" Fullbody (両鉄拳のフルボディ, Ryōtekken no Furubodi), is a Marine Seaman Recruit serving under Captain Hina along with his friend, Jango. Fullbody was once a successful and arrogant Marine Lieutenant who loved entertaining women and considered himself to be a lady's man. However, after a series of unlucky events after meeting the Sanji and the Straw Hats, he has somewhat changed. Since then, Fullbody befriended former pirate Jango. Because he admired Jango's dancing skills, he defended him in court after he was captured, at the cost of his own rank. Later, the two of them become followers and attracted to Hina, however Hina does not return their affection. Fullbody is an adept fighter, using a boxing-like fighting style, while wielding iron knuckle dusters as weapons. He is voiced by Hideo Ishikawa in Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Tom Wayland for 4Kids and by John Burgmeier for Funimation.
Jango
Seaman Recruit Jango (ジャンゴ, "Django" in the English manga and the 4Kids dub) used to be the first mate of the Black Cat Pirates, but thanks to Fullbody, Jango is now a Marine Seaman Recruit. Jango is currently good friends with him as they participated in a dance competition together and cooperated to defeat invading pirates. Also, Fullbody helped save Jango from his death sentence. Jango and Fullbody are both romantically attracted to their commanding officer, Captain Hina, but she rebuffs their advances. Jango's weapon of choice are chakrams he uses slashing and hypnosis. He is voiced by Kazuki Yao in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Oliver Wyman for 4Kids and by Kenny Green for Funimation.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea
The Seven Warlords of the Sea (王下七武海, Ōka Shichibukai) are extremely powerful pirates who have allied themselves with the World Government. They hand over a fraction of their loot to the Government. Other pirates consider the Seven Warlords to be "government dogs".ch.69 For their allegiance, the World Government pardons these pirates for their crimes and removes their bounties.ch.342 The Seven Warlords are loosely based on the privateers of Europe, government endorsed pirates considered heroes in their homeland and pillagers in others.ch.260
Dracule Mihawk
Dracule Mihawk (ジュラキュール・ミホーク, Jurakyūru Mihōku), nicknamed "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk (鷹の目のミホーク, Taka no Me no Mihōku), is one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea and the strongest swordsman in the world.ch.50,52,69 He is a pale skinned man who travels in a small boat that is shaped like a coffin.ch.50 In battle he either wields a knife that he carries as a pendant around his neck or—if he fights a worthy opponent—a two-handed sword, with a black, single edged, curved blade known as the world's strongest sword. He is able to mimic any ability he sees with his eyes granting him the nickname "Hawk-Eye", it is unknown whether a devil fruit is related or not. He is also able a slice objects at a distance like Zoro can, which is called the world's strongest slash .ch.51 Both weapons bear a resemblance to the Christian cross, a resemblance that was removed in the 4Kids dub by shortening their crossguards.ep.23 Recently, he appeared at the war in order to help the marines, but he stood down when Shanks arrived. His animal theme is the hawk. He is voiced by Takeshi Aono in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.24 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Wayne Grayson for 4Kidsep.23 and by John Gremillion for Funimation.ep.24
Don Quixote Doflamingo
Don Quixote Doflamingo (ドンキホーテ・ドフラミンゴ, Don Kihōte Dofuramingo), nicknamed "Scum of the Sea" (スカム海の, Sukamu Umi no), is one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea. His names are a reference to the Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote and his animal theme, the flamingo, represented by the large coat of pink feathers that he wears. He has the ability to control others using movements with his fingers similar to that of a puppeteer, although no devil fruit has been linked officially to this ability as of yetch.231. He believes that the Great Age of Piracy is nearing its end and a new age is about to begin.ch.303 He owns a large auction house on the Sabaody Archipelago, where human and people of other species are sold as slaves.ch.504 After the war between the pirates and marines ended, he seemingly killed Gecko Moria and said to him that he had orders coming from someone higher up than the marines. He is voiced by Hideyuki Tanaka in the Japanese version.ep.151 In the English dub, he is voiced by Robert McCollum for Funimation.ep.151
His former crew is introduced as the Bellamy Pirates, captained by Bellamy (ベラミー, Beramī), nicknamed "The Hyena", ch.222,223 and named after the real pirate Samuel Bellamy,ch.230 whose Spring-Spring Fruit (バネバネの実, Bane Bane no Mi, Boing-Boing Fruit in the English manga) ability allows him to turn his legs into springs. Using this ability, Bellamy is able to bounce off surfaces to gain velocity for his attacks.ch.231 His first mate, Sarquiss (サーキース, Sākīsu), nicknamed "Big Knife", is a tall man who fights using a kukri dagger.ch.303
Gecko Moria
Gecko Moria (ゲッコー･モリア, Gekkō Moria) is the leader of the island-sized ship Thriller Bark and one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea.ch.448 The Shadow-Shadow Fruit (カゲカゲの実, Kage Kage no Mi) grants him the ability to control his shadow, allowing it to act completely independent from his body,ch.463 and to control the shadows of others.ch.455 Because his last crew was entirely annihilated in the "New World",ch.481 he creates a completely obedient, immortal army of zombies by implanting stolen shadows into corpses.ch.457 Moria was apparently killed by Warlord Doflamingo in the aftermath of the war at Marineford. His animal theme is the gecko. He is voiced by Katsuhisa Hōki in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.343
Hundreds of zombies make up the crew of Thriller Bark. Absalom (アブサロム, Abusaromu), nickamed "Graveyard" Absalom (墓場のアブサロム, Hakaba no Abusaromu), is a man augmented by Hogback with various animal parts, who ate a paramythia Devil Fruit, called the Clear-Clear Fruit (スケスケの実, Suke Suke no Mi), that allows him to turn himself and anything he touches invisible.ch.464 Perona (ペローナ, Perōna), nicknamed "Ghost Princess" (ゴーストプリンセス, Gōsuto Purinsesu), is a woman who ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Hollow-Hollow Fruit (ホロホロの実, Horo Horo no Mi), allowing her to create various ghosts that can either explode upon command or cause severe depression in an opponent.ch.461,465 Hogback (ホグバック, Hogubakku) is a medical genius who patches up corpses for Moria's stolen shadows.ch.449 Using Luffy's shadow, Moria revived the body of Oars (オーズ, Ōzu), nicknamed "Continent Puller" (大陸パラー, Tairiku Parā), who is an extremely huge giant who ruled a country of brigands during his lifetime five hundred years before his resurrection.ch.456–457 Using Brook's shadow, Moria revived Ryuma (龍馬, Ryūma) who is a samurai from the Wano Country in the New World who slayed a dragon during his lifetime. Using Zoro's shadow, Moria revived Jigoro (ジゴロウ, Jigorō), nicknamed "Jigoro of the Wind" (風のジゴロウ, Kaze no Jigorō), who is a samurai who single handedly killed seven-thousand pirates to save his own family. Using Sanji's shadow, Moria revived a penguin, dog corpse named Inuppe (犬ッペ). Moria used a shadow to revive Victoria Cindry (ビクトリア･シンドリー, Bikutoria Shindorī), who was once famous stage actress whom Hogback was in love with, now has plate throwing fighting abilities. Kumacy (クマシー, Kumashī) is a stuffed bear zombie who has the strength beyond a bear. Taralan (タララン, Tararan) is a large zombie of the combination between a monkey and a spider with spider web combat abilities.
Bartholomew Kuma
Bartholomew Kuma (バーソロミュー・くま, Bāsoromyū Kuma), nicknamed "Tyrant" (暴君, Bōkun), is one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea. He is based on the real life pirate Bartholomew Roberts. A self-declared pacifist,[citation needed] Kuma is frequently seen carrying a Bible. He has a reputation to be the only Warlord truly obedient to the World Government,ch.474 although recent events suggest that he is not really obedient to the World Government and may be helping The Revolutionaries. He ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Paw-Paw Fruit (ニキュニキュの実, Nikyu Nikyu no Mi) and thus gained the ability to repel anything he touches with his palms, including physical objects such as people or air as well as abstract things such as pain and fatigue.ch.484,485 The fruit also gave him the ability to teleport himself and other people, which he usually does after asking them where they would like to go. Kuma is the model for the Pacifista (パシフィスタ, Pashifisuta), a class of experimental cyborgs, created by Dr. Vegapunk. Their bodies are made of a substance harder than steel and from their mouths they can shoot blasts so powerful that they melt even metal.ch.485 The other pacifista look just like Kuma, sharing his abnormally large stature, but lack the Warlord's devil fruit ability. Instead, Vegapunk gave them the ability to shoot laser beams from the palms of their hands.ch.508,509He was the one responsible for separating the entire Strawhat Crew onto different islands. His animal theme is the bear, Kuma is Japanese for "bear". Kuma and his copies are voiced by Hideyuki Hori in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.399
Boa Hancock
The "Snake Princess" (蛇姫, Hebihime) Boa Hancock (ボア・ハンコック, Boa Hankokku), or "Pirate Empress" (「海賊女帝」, Kaizoku Jotei), is a woman of extraordinary beauty, the sole female member of The Seven Warlords of the Sea, leader of the all-female Kuja (九蛇) Tribe, and ruler of Amazon Lily (アマゾン・リリー, Amazon Rirī), an island populated solely by women.ch.516 She believes that because she is so beautiful, anything bad that she does will be forgiven by everyone, and because of that she is not afraid to hurt pirates, Marines, and even her own people. During their childhood, she and her two sisters were sold as slaves to the Celestial Dragons, who forced them to eat Devil Fruits. She and her sisters still bear the brand of the Celestial Dragons on their backs. To conceal their shameful past from their kinswomen the sisters concocted a story about having defeated a gorgon, claiming that their strange abilities were the result of the Gorgon's Curse and that they have cursed eyes on their backs that would turn anyone who sees them into stone.ch.517,521 Hancock consumed the paramythia Love-Love Fruit (メロメロの実, Mero Mero no Mi) which gave her the ability to turn anyone charmed by her into stone.ch.516,521 Unlike the women of the Kuja Tribe who only have Ambition, Hancock has King Ambition. Eventually, she falls in love with Luffy because of his selflessness and helps him infiltrate into the prison Impel Down to rescue his brother Ace.ch.522 Hancock also participated in the war, and she has drawn suspicion from some of the other marine officials due to her secret help to Luffy. Hancock also decreed that Luffy should recover on Amazon Lily to hide from the World Government. Her animal theme is the snake. She is voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi in the Japanese version of the anime.
Her younger sisters both ate a model of the Snake-Snake Fruit (ヘビヘビの実, Hebi Hebi no Mi) which are both zoan type. The middle sister, Boa Sandersonia (ボア・サンダーソニア, Boa Sandāsonia), ate the anaconda model. The youngest sister, Boa Marigold (ボア・マリーゴールド, Boa Marīgōrudo) ate the cobra model. These fruits' abilities allow them to turn into a snake or a snake-human hybrid of their respective models.ch.519
Cipher Pol No. 9
Cipher Pol No. 9 (サイファーポールナンバーナイン, Saifā Pōru Nanbā Nain), abbreviated as CP9 (シーピーナイン, Shī Pī Nain), is the secret, ninth unit of the World Government's intelligence agency Cipher Pol.ch.346 Specializing in assassination,ch.382 they utilize a weapon-themed martial art called Rokushiki (六式, "The Six Powers" in the English manga) which has six different super-human powers called "Rebirth", "Geppo", "Rankyaku", "Shigan", "Soru", and "Tekkai".ch.347 The group was formally led by Spandine (スパンダイン, Supandain) who led the investigation in Ohara and was responsible for summoning the Buster Call.
Spandam
Spandam (スパンダム, Supandamu)ch.358 is the boss of the CP9, and son of the former boss, Spandine. Like his father, he lacks the fighting abilities of his subordinates.ch.379 Spandam cares only about himself and is obsessed with rising up through the ranks of the World Government.ch.391 Spandam is very clumsy (he tends to spill coffee on himself during moments of excitement), and short tempered with special sensitivity towards his name. Although he often reveals real malice when gloating over his prisoners. He is voiced by Masaya Onosakaep.249. In the English dub, he is voiced by Kent Williams for Funimation.
Funk Freed (ファンクフリード, Fanku Furīdo, Funkfreed in the English manga), is the name of a sword Spandam uses which has the power of a zoan Devil Fruit called the Elephant-Elephant Fruit (ゾウゾウの実, Zō Zō no Mi), gives him the ability to transform into an elephant or an elephant-sword hybrid.ch.400
Rob Lucci
Rob Lucci (ロブ･ルッチ, Robu Rucchi) is the strongest member of the CP9. Lucci is a man known for ruthlessly and mercilessly enforcing the justice of the World Government.ch.422 Lucci was first seen as one of the five foremen of Galley-La Company's Dock One at Water 7. However, it was revealed that he is a member of the CP9 operating undercover, in order to obtain the Pluton blueprints from Iceburg. While undercover, Lucci never spoke, preferring to instead talk through his pet pigeon, Hattori, using ventriloquism. Lucci comes off as a cold and collected CP9 agent, almost never displaying any emotions. He seems to derive amusement and gratification from inflicting physical and emotional pain on others, making him a typical sadist. Despite all this apparent lack of morality, Lucci has displayed some, if very little, sympathy for those he dubs innocent. He ate a zoan Devil Fruit called the Cat-Cat Fruit, Model: Leopard (ネコネコの実 モデル：豹 レオパルド, Neko Neko no Mi, Moderu: Reoparudo, "Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard Model" in the English manga), which allows him to transform into a leopard or leopard-human hybrid.ch.349 He is voiced by Tomokazu Sekiep.232, in the English dub, he is voiced by Jason Liebrecht for Funimation.
Hattori (ハットリ)ch.327 is Rob Lucci's pet pidgeon. Hattori was always around him (except while Lucci was fighting). Why Hattori was with Lucci was unknown considering the man's reputation as a heartless mass-murderer, though Lucci has had him since he was a child. He is voiced by Tomokazu Seki in the Japanese version.
Kaku
Kaku (カク), nicknamed Mountain Wind (山風, Yama Kaze), is a member of the CP9. He is first seen as one of the five foremen of Galley-La Company's Dock One at Water 7. It was Kaku that inspected the "Going Merry" and informed The Straw Hat Pirates that it was broken beyond repair. Later on, it is revealed that Kaku is a member of CP9 operating undercover in order to obtain the Pluton blueprints from Iceburg. During the course of the story, he eats a zoan Devil Fruit Ox-Ox Fruit, Model: Giraffe (ウシウシの実 モデル: ジラフ, Ushi Ushi no Mi, Moderu: Jirafu, "Ox-Ox Fruit, Giraffe Model" in the English manga), which grants him the ability to transform into a giraffe or a giraffe-human hybrid.ch.401 Kaku is also a skilled swordsman using the art of "Four Swords Style" by using his dual katanas and both legs by using the one of the Rokushiki powers, "Rankyaku". Despite his role as a villain, Kaku is surprisingly honest, even to his enemies, though he doesn't seem to take insults well, but has great sportsmanship in combat. Kaku has a habit of speaking very maturely, despite only being a young adult. He is voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Jerry Jewell for Funimation.
Jabra
Jabra (ジャブラ, Jabura) is a member of the CP9. Prior to the events at Enies Lobby, Jabra was sent on a mission beforehand along with Kumadori and Fukuro, to go undercover and assassinate some Revolutionaries. Jabra is extremely competitive, and was outraged that both Lucci and Kaku are stronger than him, especially because Kaku had been weaker when they had last parted ways. Jabra is also very short-tempered, but surprisingly he is the most rational member of the CP9. When in battle, Jabra uses deceptive and underhanded tactics.ch.413,414 He also ate a zoan Devil Fruit called the Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Wolf (イヌイヌの実 モデル：狼 ウルフ, Inu Inu no Mi, Modere: Urufu, "Mutt-Mutt Fruit, Wolf Model" in the English manga) which gives him the power to change into a wolf or wolf-human hybrid.ch.401 Also in combat, Jabra uses a fighting style called "Tekkai Kenpo" ("Iron Body Kung Fu" in the English manga), and is the only Rokushiki fighter capable of moving while using "Tekkai". He is voice by Masaya Takatsuka in the Japanese version.
Blueno
Blueno (ブルーノ, Burūno) is a member of the CP9. When first introduced, he is seen as a bartender in Water 7 and seems to be the most friendly with Franky and Pauly, talking with them about life and their current activities. He soon shows his true nature when he reveals that he was an undercover CP9 member to obtain Pluton blueprints from Iceburg. While the entire undercover CP9 unit gives the first expression of emotionless justice-devoted killing machines, Blueno is the only one to maintain such a façade. While the other CP9 members are shown taking pleasure in fighting, toying with their opponents and so on, Blueno remains calm and collected nearly all the time. Blueno ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Door-Door Fruit (ドアドアの実, Doa Doa no Mi), which allows him to create doors of any size through anything he touches. If Blueno creates doors through solid matter, it gives him passage through the object no matter how thick or how strong it is. Blueno can also create doors out of thin air that lead into a pocket dimension of sorts, that is apparently within the air itself, and warp to any desired location.ch.374 He is voiced by Seiji Sasaki in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Bob Carter for Funimation.
Kumadori
Kumadori (クマドリ) is a member of the CP9. Before the events at Enies Lobby, Kumadori was sent on a mission with Jabra and Fukuro, to go undercover and assassinate some Revolutionaries. Kumadori seems to honor the samurai honor code very heavily as he comically attempts to take his own life (however, he instinctively uses "Tekkai" every time) after dishonoring himself. As he accepts the blame for nearly anything, even faults of others, this happens quite often in his appearances. Kumadori strongly resembles a kabuki actor.ch.406 He is a very loud character, and often punctuates his sentences with a loud, dramatic, "YOYOI!!" Kumadori has a strange way of speaking, and tends to repeat or draw out syllables and words in the manner of kabuki actors. He also has a penchant for spouting haikus, even during battles and at other inappropriate times. Overall he is the most eccentric character in the CP9. Kumadori's specialty in fighting is using the Rokushiki power, "Rebirth". Unlike the other CP9 members, Kumadori can use his Rebirth power to control and manipulate his hair to grab or attack his enemies. In battle, Kumadori also uses a khakkhara that emits fire. He is voiced by Hiroaki Yoshida in the Japanese version.
Fukuro
Fukuro (フクロウ, Fukurō), nicknamed, Fukuro "The Silent" (フクロウサイレント, Fukurō Sairento) and "Lover of Rumors" (恋人噂の, Koibito Uwasa no), is a member of the CP9. Prior to the events at Enies Lobby, Fukuro, along with Jabra and Kumadori, was sent on a mission to go undercover and assassinate some Revolutionaries. Fukuro is an oddly-shaped man with a zipper across his mouth, which has to be open in order for him to speak.ch.375 Despite having the ability to "zip it", his biggest personality quirk is having a big mouth (both figuratively and literally). Fukuro also has the strange habit of saying "CHAPAPA" after almost every sentence. He also often blurts things out inconsiderately. Despite one of his ironic nicknames, "The Silent" may refer to his theme of an owl, a predatory bird who attacks silently at night. Fukuro is a Rokushiki fighter like the other CP9 members, except he seems to excel at the Rokushiki powers, "Soru" and "Shigan". Fukuro can combine his Soru and Shigan powers to create his own variation of techniques. He is voiced by Kumiko Watanabe in the Japanese version.
Kalifa
Kalifa (カリファ, Karifa) is the only female member of the CP9. When first seen, Kalifa was Iceburg's secretary who violently kicked anyone that mocked him. She is known for her trademark phrase "That's sexual harassment".ch.379 In reality, Kalifa is quite sly and crafty, as she enjoys embarrassing her superior, Spandam by accusing him of harassing her, again with her trademark phrase. Despite her initial impression of being completely serious and professional, she was easily flustered during her fight against Nami. She is also rather vain, considering herself so beautiful and sexy that she doesn't need to make her skin smooth with her Devil Fruit power. Although, she is somewhat calm and collected. During the course of the story, Kalifa eats a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Bubble-Bubble Fruit (アワアワの実, Awa Awa no Mi), which allows her to create cleansing soap and bubbles that are capable of not only to clean off dirt, but can also clean off power making her enemies weak. In the process of cleaning off power, Kalifa's victims are left in a clean, shiny, and slippery state that is extremely smooth.ch.408 She is voiced by Naomi Shindo in the Japanese version.
Impel Down Personnel
Impel Down (インペル･ダウン, Inperu Daun) is one of three main locations of the World Government (alongside with Marineford and Enies Lobby), and is known as the world's greatest prison. Impel Down possess a system of levels where the prisoners are sent depending on their crimes; the most dangerous and insanely powerful criminals are sent to Level 6, and the less dangerous to Levels 1-5.
Magellan
Magellan (マゼラン, Mazeran) is the Chief Warden of Impel Down. Magellan ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Venom-Venom Fruit (ドクドクの実, Doku Doku no Mi) that allowa him to generate and manipulate poison such as breathing simple and minor toxic gas to put subordinates in place, blowing tear gas-bubbles to stun the opponents, or create an extremely fatal liquid poison. Because of the fruit's powers, Magellan is immune to all types of poison. The poison also gives his food flavor. Magellan can also use the ends of Magellan's horns that are detachable, and can be worn like gloves over his fingers, and can use them for slashing. Magellan's biggest quirk is his severe diarrhea brought upon by his frequent consumption of poisoned food. Although his Devil Fruit power gives him immunity from actually being poisoned, it doesn't spare him from diarrhea. As a result, he spends approximately ten hours each day in the bathroom relieving himself and eight hours sleeping. Though he only performs roughly four hours of duty per day as Chief Warden of Impel Down, he still takes his role quite seriously and does not tolerate the prisoners' bad behavior, as he has permission to execute any one of them he sees fit. Magellan also takes great pride in keeping Impel Down's reputation of being impenetrable and inescapable. Magellan seems to find it amusing whenever someone he doesn't particularly like gets poisoned or suffocated by his powers. He is voiced by Mitsuaki Hoshino in the Japanese version.
Hannyabal
Hannyabal (ハンニャバル, Hannyabaru) is the Vice Warden of Impel Down. Hannyabal has a habit of saying he owns everything and then having to apologize afterwards for getting ahead of himself. He does this because he is an ambitious person. He also seems to be prone to freudian slips, which often give insight to his previously mentioned, ambitious qualities and his somewhat dark brand of humor. Hannyabal usually tries to show off how tough he really is to the prisoners, which is the reason he is admired amongst the guards. Hannyabal cares more about his own position than the security and welfare of the prison, however he seems only willing to let prisoners escape if they are relatively harmless and show genuine concern when powerful prisoners try to escape. Despite his seemingly lack of seriousness most of the time, due to his desire to get Magellan fired, Hannyabal may get serious when the situation gets to the extreme, especially if he risks getting fired too. His weapon of choice is a kessui (a double bladed naginata). If Hannybal spins it wildly, it create flames to deter any opponent. He is voiced by Tetsuo Goto in the Japanese version.
Sadie
Sadie (セイディ, Saidi) is one out of the two Chief Guards of Impel Down. Sadie is a sadistic person who enjoys bringing pain and torture to others, including Marine allies, and can't seem to get enough of their screams, getting sexually excited hearing them. She also seems to have extreme pride in the virtually perfect defenses of Impel Down, and refuses the assistance of the Marines. She also tends to add an "mmmmm--!?" in the middle of her sentences. Sadie greatly resembles a dominatrix in design and personality. In battle, Sadie uses a thin, torturing whip. She is voiced by Yuka Koyama in the Japanese version.
Saldeath
Saldeath (サルデス, Sarudesu) is one out of the two Chief Guards of Impel Down. Saldeath is not nearly as brutal as the other workers of Impel Down, even going as far as telling his captives that they should be thankful they were captured by him. Nevertheless, he takes the position bestowed upon him in Impel Down very seriously. He also tends to be easily annoyed when Luffy constantly mistakes him for a monkey. Saldeath uses a trident for his weapon of choice. He is voiced by Kazuya Nakai in the Japanese version.
The Four Emperors
The Four Emperors (四皇, Yonkō) are the most powerful pirates in the New World. They form a precarious Balance of Power with The Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Marine Headquarters that keeps the world at peace. The group consists of Shanks, Whitebeard,ch.432 Kaido,ch.483 and Big Mom.ch.432
The Red-Haired Pirates
The Red-Haired Pirates (赤髪海賊団, Akagami Kaizokudan) are a strong crew ruling over the New World, led by Captain Shanks. This crew is responsible for influencing two of Monkey D. Luffy and Usopp. The name of their ship is "Red Force" (レッド・フォース号, Reddo Fōsu-gō)
Shanks
Captain Shanks (シャンクス, Shankusu), nicknamed "Red-Haired" Shanks (「赤髪のシャンクス」, "Akagami no Shankusu"), is the captain of the Red-Haired Pirates and one of The Four Emperors.ch.432 Shanks is one of the most laid back characters in the world of One Piece, preferring to take his time as he and his crew travels around the world rather than rushing from one place to another. Shanks isn't cruel like many other pirate captains, nor does he rule over his crew with fear to gain respect. His friendly nature means he won't purposely seek to harm others. Shanks doesn't seem to mind what happens to himself; he'll take others throwing food and drink or spitting on him without fighting back and laugh with his crew at his own misfortunes. However he would never forgive anyone for attacking a friend. Shanks is a former member of the Roger Pirates,ch.506 where he had a rivalry with Buggy.ch.19 At the beginning of the series, Shanks loses his left arm while saving 7-year-old Luffy's life, and afterwards entrusts the boy with his favorite straw hat.ch.1 Shanks is a skilled swordsman. Before he lost his arm, he used to have frequent duels with Dracule Mihawk. He also has King Ambition, which allows him to render beings of weak determination in his proximity unconscious. Shanks recently appeared during the Battle at Marineford, with the purpose of bringing it to an end.ch.434 Oda states that Shanks is the One Piece character that most resembles himself, because of his fun-loving, partying nature.ch.221 He is voiced by Shūichi Ikeda in Japanese version of the anime.ep.4 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Tom Souhrada for 4Kidsep.4, and by Brandon Potter for Funimation.ep.4
Ben Beckman
Ben Beckman (ベン・ベックマン, Ben Bekkuman) is the first mate of the Red-Haired Pirates. Beckman appears to be a lot less fun-loving than the other members of the crew and a lot more relaxed, acting as the level headed member. At times he seems amazed at the actions of Shanks, such as panicking when Luffy was taken, or getting even more drunk when he had already drunk a lot before hand when Mihawk brought news of Luffy's coming. He is first to speak out amongst the crew when they appear. He is also the first to ask questions on situations, such as whether the World Government would try to stop them seeing Whitebeard. Beckman carries a flintlock rifle with him, but he uses it more as a club of some sort than firing it. Beckman appears to have some sort of unknown special power that can be used in conjunction with the gun. He is voiced by Aruno Tahara in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Sean Hennigan for Funimation.
Yasopp
Yasopp (ヤソップ, Yasoppu) is the sharpshooter of the Red-Haired Pirates, and the father of Usopp and husband of Banchina. He shares many personality traits with his son, including being able to encourage the rest of his crew to join in with his fun. He is very proud of his son Usopp, to the point where he would often talk over and over again about his son to Luffy (which led Luffy to recognize Usopp on sight from Yasopp's stories alone). During his time in Luffy's village Yasopp felt close to Luffy, who was the same age as Usopp, because he was separated from his son Usopp. Yasopp is portrayed as a virtually unequaled sharpshooter, capable of shooting the antennas off an ant at 100 feet without harming the rest of it. Being a sniper, Yasopp carries guns around with him almost all the time. He is mostly seen carrying a musket, likely from his strength increase and personal preference. He is voiced by Michitaka Kobayashi in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Jason Anthony Griffith for 4Kids, and by Scott Freeman for Funimation.
Lucky Roux
Lucky Roux (ラッキー・ルウ, Rakkī Rū) is a member of the Red-Haired Pirates. Lucky appears to be a very fun loving pirate who is often seen hanging around another one of the Red-Haired Pirates, Yasopp. He is the first person to actually kill someone in One Piece and sets the stage for the series; a pirate's life is a dangerous one. Lucky also has a very large appetite as he is seen swallowing a whole barrel of sake by himself. He is almost always shown with a large grin even during the war, holding a large rack of meat in at least one hand.ch.42 Reports of Lucky being the fastest man in the world has been passed off as a myth and hasn't been confirmed to this date. So far, Lucky has been seen using a flintlock as his weapon of choice. He is voiced by Jin Domon in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by David Brimmer for 4Kids, and by John Burgmeier for Funimation.
Rockstar
Rockstar (ロックスター, Rokkusutā), nicknamed "Rookie" (ルーキー, Rūkī), is a member of the Red-Haired Pirates.ch.25 Before joining the Red-Haired Pirates, he claimed to have been once a famous and big-time pirate of a different pirate crew. Rockstar is a confident member of Shanks' crew who seems to have a lot of pride. When he was insulted by Whitebeard's men, he wanted to fight them because they had damaged his honor. He also tried to use the strength of his captain to back up the importance of a letter he delivered to Whitebeard. He seems very loyal to his captain, sticking up for him in front of Whitebeard. So far, Rockstar's fighting abilities have not been seen yet. He was voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japanese version, but with the passing of Gōri, his new voice actor has yet to be named. In the English dub, he is voiced by Andrew Chandler for Funimation.
The Whitebeard Pirates
The Whitebeard Pirates (白ひげ海賊団, Shirohige Kaizokudan) are the strongest pirate crew in the world, as their captain (Whitebeard) was the only person to have ever tied with Gol D. Roger in a fight. The Whitebeard Pirates are divided into sixteen divisions of one hundred men, each led by a high ranking Whitebeard Pirate.[21] Following the death of Whitebeard, their fate is as of yet unknown. The name of their ship is "Moby Dick" (モビーディック号, Mobī Dikku-gō)
Whitebeard
Captain Whitebeard (白ひげ, Shirohige), his real name is Edward Newgate (エドワード・ニューゲート, Edowādo Nyūgēto), is the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, one of The Four Emperorsch.432, and regarded as the world's strongest pirate.ch.234 Whitebeard is a very large human with a large white mustache in the shape of an upward bound crescent moon. He is usually seen attached to medical equipment and surrounded by nurses. Fighting with a bisento as his weapon,ch.434 he was the only man who was able to match Gol D. Roger in combat and is the one closest to obtaining his treasure, "One Piece."ch.233 Whitebeard ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Tremor-Tremor Fruit (グラグラの実, Gura Gura no Mi), which allows him to create shock waves powerful enough to cause earthquakes, tsunamis and even split an island in two. He also has King Ambition. Fleet Admiral Sengoku even claims that Whitebeard's powers could destroy the world.ch.552 He considers all his crewmen as his sons and will protect them with all his might if they are threatened.ch.434 Whitebeard believes it is impossible to live in the world without humanity and justice.ch.434 At the battle at Marineford Whitebeard's life came to an end as he killed by The Blackbeard Pirates. However, as Whitebeard died standing on his feet, Whitebeard once again remembers his younger days when one of his crewmates asked him if he didn't want treasure, what was it that he was interested in. Whitebeard's answer was "family", much to the amusement of the man who had posed the question. He is voiced by Kinryu Arimoto in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.151 In the English dub, he is voiced by R. Bruce Elliott for Funimation.ep.151
Marco
Marco (マルコ, Maruko), nicknamed "Phoenix" (フェニックス, Fenikkusu), is the first division commander of the Whitebeard Piratesch.434, who, following Whitebeard's death, are now under his command. Marco appears to be a patient and calm, mild-mannered man. He also appears to be somewhat playful, pretending to be hurt from attack with obvious sarcasm, though he can also quickly become serious. Marco clearly cares for his crew because he warned them to stay back to avoid his Ambition. Marco also ate an unnamed zoan Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into a phoenix or phoenix-human hybrid.ch.554 He is voiced by Masakazu Morita in the Japanese version.
Portgas D. Ace
Portgas D. Ace (ポートガス・D・エース, Pōtogasu D. Ēsu, "Portgaz D. Ace" in the Funimation subs, and "Portgaz D. Trace" in the edited dub), nicknamed "Fire Fist" Ace (火拳のエース, Hiken no Ēsu, Trace "Heat Fist" in the edited dub), is the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, and he is Luffy's adopted older brother.ch.157,159 Though it is implied at first that he is the son of Monkey D. Dragonch.525, but he is actually the son of Gol D. Roger and Portgas D. Rouge (ポートガス・D・ルージュ, Pōtogasu D Rūju, "Portgaz D. Rouge" in the Funimation subs).ch.550 Rejecting his biological male parent, he only recognizes Whitebeard as his father and took the surname of his mother, because he owes her a great debt.ch.525 To conceal his existence from the World Government, Rouge carried him for twenty months before giving birth. Afterwards, she died from exhaustion.ch.550 Ace ate a logia Devil Fruit called theFlame-Flame Fruit (メラメラの実, Mera Mera no Mi, "Flare-Flare Fruit" in the 4Kids dub) which allows him to manipulate, create, and transform into fire.ch.159 Ace habitually falls asleep in the middle of meals or conversations, a trait also seen with Luffy and Garp.ch.157,233 His back bears the mark of Whitebeard–a skull with a white mustache superimposed over a manji.ch.157 The manji was changed to crossbones in the animated version and in later chapters of the manga.ch.440,ep.94At the battle at Marineford, Ace's fire was no match for Admiral Akainu's magma powers, which makes him an undefeateable foe for Ace. Ace eventually sacrifices his life to protect Luffy, much to Luffy's horror. Ace ranked in the Top 10 of both Shōnen Jump character popularity polls since the character's introduction.[3][4] He is voiced by Toshio Furukawa in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.91 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Frank Frankson for 4Kidsep.59, and by Travis Willingham for Funimation.ep.145
Jozu
Jozu (ジョズ), nicknamed "Diamond" Jozu (ダイヤモンド・ジョズ, Daiyamondo Jozu), is the third division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.ch.434 Jozu is a gruff, fairly quiet individual who tends to point out info to his crewmates. He appears to be quite unrelenting to his enemies as he had no qualms in attempting to strike an almost-downed enemy a second time immediately after a first hit. He very is loyal to Whitebeard and his crew. Jozu ate an unnamed, unknown class Devil Fruit that gives him the ability to greatly increase his offensive and defensive powers. Jozu's already strong physical attacks and defenses are enhanced by the density of his diamond body.ch.553 He is voiced by Takashi Nagasako in the Japanese version.
Thatch
Thatch (サッチ, Sacchi) was the fourth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. Thatch was one of the first to try befriending Ace when he had arrived on the ship. Ace responded cynically, and questioned why he is not being held with shackles while on board of the Moby Dick, Thatch merely gave an amused look, as though he believes that was unnecessary. Thatch later found the Dark-Dark Fruit, the Devil Fruit that Blackbeard was after for a long time. This Devil Fruit was the very reason that Blackbeard joined the Whitebeard Pirates, so he killed Thatch and ran off with it, leaving his former commander, Ace, to hunt him down for revenge. All that is known about Thatch's fighting abilities, was that he was a swordsman.
Vista
Vista (ビスタ, Bisuta), nicknamed "Flower Sword" (花剣, Kaken), is the fifth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.ch.561 Like all division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates, Vista seems to be very loyal to Whitebeard. He also seems to be modest. Vista is a tall man with a curly mustache and a top hat that ressembles a stereotypical villain. Vista is a swordsman that weilds dual katana swords. He seems to be a swordsman of world renown, shown by the fact that Dracule Mihawk commented that only a fool would not know Vista's name. Vista lives up to his reputation, and was capable of matching Mihawk in sword combat. Vista is also cappable of using Ambition.
Blamenco
Blamenco (ブラメンコ, Buramenko) is the sixth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. Blamenco is a short but muscular man with large lips and has pockets under his chin, possibly on his chest. He dons a standard sash as a belt, tucked inside the loops of his overalls. Blamenco is extremely strong as his weapon of choice is a gigantic mallet twice the size of his body. Blamenco ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit that allows him to store objects in pockets on his body, regardless of the objects size.
Whitebeard Allies
There are forty-three infamous pirate captains (and so their crews) from the New World who has a friendly relationship with Whitebeard Pirates. The most known and only shown at the moment are "Bohemian Knight" Douma (ドーマ, Dōma) (who fought against Ace in the past, and his defeat under him gives Luffy's brother his rank as 2nd Division Commander), "Thunder Lord" McGuy (マクガイ, Makugai) (a powerful man with a lightning bolt shaped black mustache), the Decalvan Brothers (ディカルバン兄弟, Dikaruban Kyōdai) (a pair of ugly twins), "Great Whirlpool Spider" Squard (スクアード, Sukuādo) (a man who fought in the past against Gol D. Roger whose crew was eliminated by the Pirate King), the "Little" Oars Jr. (オーズJr., Ōzu Jr.) (descendant from Oars, the most powerful zombie of Gecko Moria's army) and the "Ice Witch" Whitey Bay (ホワイティ・ベイ, Howaiti Bei) (a beautiful woman commanding a ship that is an icebreaker). They were all under command of Whitebeard during his war against the Marines and The Seven Royal Warlords of the Sea. During this war Monkey D. Luffy, Emporio Ivankov, Buggy and Galdino became too allies of Whitebeard. The Warlord Jimbei is also an ally of Whitebeard as he refused to battle against him and so lost his title as a Warlord of the Sea because in the past Whitebeard freed his people from the World Government.
Kaido
Kaido (カイドウ, Kaidō) is one of The Four Emperors. Not much is known about Kaido's personality, but he appears to be a ruthless warrior, slaying Gecko Moria's entire crew ten years ago and was planning to attack Whitebeard during the latter's attempt to save Ace from execution. As one of The Four Emperors, Kaido is one of the strongest pirates in the world. He attempted to take Whitebeard's life, which is something that few would dare, and managed to clash with Shanks. He also once fought on equal grounds against the Warlord Moria, until he somehow gained the upper hand and became victorious.
Big Mom
Big Mom (ビッグ・マム, Biggu Mamu) is one of The Four Emperors. As one of The Four Emperors, Big Mom is one of the four (now three, due to Whitebeard's death) most powerful pirates in the world. Along with Kaido, Big Mom has yet to make an actual appearance.
The Revolutionaries
The "Revolutionary Army" (革命軍, Kakumeigun) is an army of globally operating revolutionaries, openly aiming to overthrow the World Government. To that end, they incite revolutions in countries around the world.
Monkey D. Dragon
Monkey D. Dragon (モンキー・D・ドラゴン, Monkī D. Doragon), nicknamed "World's Most Dangerous Criminal" (世界最悪の犯罪者, Sekai Saiaku no Hanzaisha) and "Revolutionary Dragon" (革命家ドラゴン, Kakumeika Doragon), is the infamous Revolutionary leader who has been attempting to overthrow the World Government, but is known to the public only as Dragon.ch.432 Also unknown to the public are his family ties; he is the son of Garp and father of Luffy.ch.432 Dragon's personality is mostly unknown due to the many mysteries surrounding him, save for an apparent love for freedom and a belief in fate, traits of a D. But unlike the other people with the Spirit of D., he has a stern and serious demeanor, however in all of his appearances thus far, except at Gol D. Roger's execution, he is seen with a smug grin on his face. Dragon speaks as though he is a mystic of sorts and apparently doesn't like to speak of, or be asked about, his past. He also has a strange habit of always looking towards the East Blue when in the wind. Dragon is the World Government's greatest enemy and is the most wanted man in the world. It is also strongly hinted that Dragon was behind the events at Logue Town, such as causing a lightning bolt, the sudden, severe rain, and blowing strong winds. Whether or not these attributes are from a Devil Fruit that may allow him to control the weather, or if it was even the result of his own power, is unknown. He is voiced by Hidekatsu Shibata in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Dan Green for 4Kids, and by Bryan Massey for Funimation.
Emporio Ivankov
Emporio Ivankov (エンポリオ・イワンコフ, Enporio Iwankofu), nicknamed "Miracle Person" (奇跡の人, Kiseki no Hito), is a Revolutionary commander, and queen of the Kamabakka Queendom. Ivankov is an effeminate, cross-dressing man. He also has a tendency to proclaim the exact opposite of a statement he has just said, with people believing this is his sense of humor (such as saying that he wouldn't mind being called "crap", before hastily announcing that he would not be referred to as such). He also believes that people should be what they want to be whether it be a man, woman, or both. Ivankov is very loud and open, even perverse, and often shouts "Hee Haw!". Ivankov ate a paramythia Devil Fruit called the Horm-Horm Fruit (ホルホルの実, Horu Horu no Mi), which allows him to control the hormones of the human body. For example, he can remodel a human from the inside, which allows them to change all physical aspects, including: sex, growth, skin pigment, and many other things.ch.537–539 Ivankov has shown his own martial arts style, called the "Newkama Kenpo". He is voiced by Norio Imamura in the Japanese version.
Ivankov also bears a strong resemblence to Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Inazuma
Inazuma (イナズマ) is a Revolutionary commander and is a servant for the Kamabakka Queendom.ch.539 As a male, Inazuma is mostly serious, calm and level-headed, almost emotionless. He only shows emotions during critical moments. As a female, Inazuma is warm and cheerful, in sharp contrast with her male persona. While Inazuma's appearance is different depending on the current gender, Inazuma's basic appearance is the same for both genders. He dresses in clothes and has hair that is orange on one side and is white on the other side. Inazuma ate a paramyhtia Devil Fruit called the Snip-Snip Fruit (チョキチョキの実, Choki Choki no Mi) and thus gained the ability to turn his hands into anything-cutting, giant scissors, and to deform things cut with them as if they were paper.ch.540 He is voiced by Kenji Hamada (male) and Umeka Shōji (female) in the Japanese version.
The Blackbeard Pirates
The Blackbeard Pirates (黒ひげ海賊団, Kurohige Kaizokudan) is a significantly powerful pirate crew and an antagonist group, led by Captain Blackbeard, also known as by his real name, Marshall D. Teach. The ship they have been sailing last was an unnamed raft that has been destroyed.
Blackbeard
Captain Blackbeard (黒ひげ, Kurohige), his real name is Marshall D. Teech (マーシャル・D・ティーチ, Māsharu D. Tīchi, Marshall D. Teach in Funimation DVD relaeses[citation needed]), is captain of the Blackbeard Pirates, and named after the real pirate Edward "Blackbeard" Teach.ch.474 The logia Devil Fruit called the Dark-Dark Fruit (ヤミヤミの実, Yami Yami no Mi) grants him the ability to create and control "darkness" which has the power of a black hole. Also, it has the ability to disable the devil fruit powers of others, as long as he is touching the person.ch.441 After killing Whitebeard, he also somehow stole the powers of the paramythia Devil Fruit called the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. As a former member of The Whitebeard Pirates,ch.159 he killed Thatch, 4th division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, to get hold of the Dark-Dark Fruit he had sought for several decades.ch.440 For that reason, he was pursued by Ace who eventually confronts him.ch.159 After defeating Ace and turning him in to the World Government, he was appointed the replacement for Crocodile as a Warlord.ch.486 After appearing at Impel Down, Blackbeard reveals that the only reason he wanted the Warlord title was so he could gain the government's trust, pass through the Gates of Justice, and infiltrate Impel Down;ch.576 having done that, he claims he no longer needs it.ch.576 His ultimate goal, which he has already schemed, is to become King of the Pirates.ch.440 He was the only Warlord without an animal theme. He is voiced by Akio Ohtsuka in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.146 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Mike Pollock for 4Kids and by Cole Brown for Funimation.ep.146
Van Auger
Van Auger (ヴァン･オーガー, Van Ōgā, "Van Ogre" in the edited dub), nicknamed "Supersonic" (音越, Otogoe, "Hypersonic" in the edited dub), is a member and gunner of the Blackbeard Pirates. Auger is extremely calm and analytic even during battle. He, like his crewmates, is a heavy believer in fate. He is very loyal to Blackbeard and the rest of the crew. Van Auger uses a rifle called "Senriku" for battle. The rifle is extra long in length, and allows extraordinary long range shooting. His skills in accuracy seem to surpass Usopp's. Auger can shoot targets that are dozens of miles away, and can even tell the condition of the targets after he shot them. Another example of his extreme sharp-shooting skills is that he can shoot through the bullets of Impel Down and then through the barrels of their guns, destroying them. Auger did this in a matter of seconds. He is voiced by Masaya Takatsuka in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Barry Yandell for Funimation.
Jesus Burgess
Jesus Burgess (ジーザス･バージェス, Jīzasu Bājesu, "G. Zass Burgess" in the edited dub), nicknamed Champion (チャンピオン, Chanpion), is a member and helmsman of the Blackbeard Pirates. Burgess is brutish, very loud, and overbearing. Though has a serious nature as well. He seems to be overconfident, as he climbs buildings and challenges random people, proclaiming himself as the "Champion". He also appears to have an intense love of combat, wanting to test his skills out on anyone he finds. Burgess possesses incredible physical strength, like throwing an entire hotel across a great distance while jumping extremely high to reach his target. He is voiced by Tetsu Inada in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Phil Parsons for Funimation.
Doc Q
Doc Q (ドクQ, Doku Kyū), nicknamed "Reaper" (死神, Shinigami), is a member and doctor (though, ironically, he has a sick body and needs his horse, Stronger who is just as sick to get around.) of the Blackbeard pirates.ch.234 Doc Q, like the rest of his crew believes in fate, even though it seems to center more around the belief of luck. He seems to note when people are lucky or unlucky, and praises those with luck. He is very well aware of his sick body, but accepts it and even laughs about it. Doc Q is always seen traveling on the back of his horse Stronger. As he is, by his own admission, very sick, this trait is often shown on his expressions. Despite that, he also displays occasional smiles on matters he finds impressive. Doc Q has been seen carrying around scythe bags on his back. And so, Doc Q uses a double bladed scythe in combat.[original research?] He is voiced by Naoya Uchida in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Kenny Green for Funimation.
Stronger
Stronger (ストロンガー, Sutorongā, "Strongheart" in the English manga) is the name of the horse that Doc Q rides on.ch.223 Because Doc Q is seemingly always sick, he rides on Stronger all the time, since the doctor tends to collapse if left unsupported for some time. However, Stronger is just as sick as he is, which can be seen as ironic, because horses are generally portrayed as an image of good health.[original research?]
Lafitte
Lafitte (ラフィット, Rafitto, "Rafitte" in the edited dub) is a member and navigator of the Blackbeard Pirates. During his tenure as a policeman, Lafitte was excessively cruel and violent, to the point of being exiled from the West Blue. In contradiction to his past, Lafitte now seems to be a calm and quiet individual. He has yet to show the cruelty of his past. He is also a heavy believer of luck, fate, and dreams. Laffite seems to have eaten an unnamed, and unknown class Devil Fruit that allows him to transform his arms into wings and fly. It is also revealed that he also has the ability to hypnotize. This ability could possibly have some relationship to his Devil Fruit powers, but this is unconfirmed. Lafitte is a swordsman who possesses a shikomizue for his weapon of choice. He is voiced by Taiki Matsuno in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Christopher Bevins for Funimation.
Shiryu
Shiryu (シリュウ, Shiryū), nicknamed "Shiryu of the Rain" (「雨のシリュウ」, Ame no Shiryū), is a member of the Blackbeard Pirates.ch.549 Shiryu is a former Chief Guard of Impel Down until he was imprisoned in Level 6 for his excessive violence towards the prisoners. During the riot caused by Luffy and the Blackbeard Pirates, he was temporarily freed to deal with the latter. However, instead of dealing with the pirate, Shiryu aided him and decided to join his Blackbeard's crew believing that it was fate that brought Blackbeard to him, and that fate told him to join the crew. Shiryu is extremely sadistic and seems to enjoy killing people any time he can. He massacred many prisoners within the walls of Impel Down. He also killed his subordinates right after being released from prison, while giving a sarcastic apology. Shiryu is a master swordsman and is extremely proficient with his nodachi sword. He is voiced by Takayuki Sugō in the Japanese version.
San Juan Wolf
San Juan Wolf (サンファン・ウルフ, San Fan Urufu), nicknamed Colossal Battleship (巨大戦艦, Kyodai Senkan), is a member of the Blackbeard Pirates and was originally one of the legendary criminals who was given a life sentence in Level 6 of Impel Down. He was eventually freed from prison by the Blackbeard Pirates, and since then became a member of their crew. Despite being known for committing crimes that caused his existence to be erased from history, Wolf seems to have a playful attitude, as seen when commenting that he was found when he was trying to hide behind Marine Headquarters at Marineford. He is also quite shy, as he acts scared when people realize who he is and continues hiding while the rest of the crew fights Whitebeard. In fact, Wolf was the only person there who did not fight in that war. Wolf is the largest giant in the world, but his combat abilities are unknown.
Vasco Shot
Vasco Shot (バスコ・ショット, Basuko Shotto), nicknamed "Heavy Drinking" Vasco Shot (大酒のバスコ・ショット, Ōzake no Basuko Shotto), is a member of the Blackbeard Pirates and was originally one of the legendary criminals who was given a life sentence in Level 6 of Impel Down. He was eventually freed from prison by the Blackbeard Pirates, and since then became a member of their crew. Vasco appears to have a very vicious personality as he asked Blackbeard for permission to kill all the people at Marineford regardless of their strength. True to his moniker, he is also always been seen chugging on a large gourd of sake upon his introduction and has a drunk appearance from it. He seems to wear the gourd on his back. Vasco's fighting abilities are completely unknown.
Catalina Devon
Catalina Devon (カタリーナ・デボン, Katarīna Debon), nicknamed "Crescent Moon Hunter" (若月狩り, Mikazuki-gari), is the only female member of the Blackbeard Pirates and was originally one of the legendary criminals who was given a life sentence in Level 6 of Impel Down. She was eventually freed from prison by the Blackbeard Pirates, and since then became a member of their crew. Devon appears to be an older woman, possibly in her 40s to 50s, but with her hair in a set of girlish pigtails. Not much is known about her personality as to date. Although, when the marines recognized her for the first time she mentioned that she "liked them too" which suggests that she is a somewhat sarcastic person. Her fighting abilities have not yet been shown, but she is seen welding a spear.
Abalo Pizarro
Abalo Pizarro (アバロ・ピサロ, Abaro Pisaro), nicknamed "Corrupt King" (悪政王, Akusei-Ō), is a member of the Blackbeard Pirates and was originally one of the legendary criminals who was given a life sentence in Level 6 of Impel Down. He was eventually freed from prison by the Blackbeard Pirates, and since then became a member of their crew. So far in all of his appearances, Pizarro is always seen smiling, even when attacking his enemies. He also seems some nostalgic about things, and has a tendency to say "meow" at the end of his sentences. Pizarro's fighting abilities have not yet been seen, but there are spiral shaped objects are attached to his arms, and could be the resemblance of drills. Whether or not these are part of a Devil Fruit power or not, remains unknown.
The Eleven Supernovas
The Eleven Supernovas (11人の超新星, Jūichinin no Chōshinsei) is a term that refers to the top rookie Pirates, with bounties over 100,000,000 Berries who arrived at the "Sabaody Archipelago". The Eleven Supernovas are Eustass Kid, Monkey D. Luffy, Basil Hawkins, X. Drake, Trafalgar Law, Scratchmen Apoo, Killer, Jewelry Bonney, Roronoa Zoro, and Urouge.
The Kid Pirates
The Kid Pirates (キッド海賊団, Kiddo Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Eustass Kid, and were introduced on the Sabaody Archipelago during the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
Eustass Kid
Captain Eustass Kid (ユースタス・キッド, Yūsutasu Kiddo) is the captain of the Kid Pirates, and one of the Eleven Supernovas. Kid is notorious for causing a huge amount of civilian casualties. He is generally either angry or making sarcastic jokes. When he feels that he's been insulted, he is quick to resort to violence, like attacking people for apparently for staring at him. Oddly, Kid seems to be quite sensitive to being mocked, insulted, or glanced at. Despite Kid's violent nature, he knows how to restrain himself when in a tight situation. Kid ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit connected to magnetism. He can attract metal to both arms, and he is able to repel metal using both arms as well. Kid can also use his power to levitate hundreds of metallic weapons and various metal objects, which can gather and connect to his right hand, taking the shape of a giant arm, which possesses a hand and fingers. He is voiced by Daisuke Namikawa in the Japanese version.
Killer
Killer (キラー, Kirā), nicknamed "Massacre Soldier" (殺戮武人, Satsuriku Bujin), is a member of the Kid Pirates, and one of the Eleven Supernovas. Like the rest of Kid's crew, Killer comes across as both level-headed and mildly arrogant; where in the former case, probably more so than their captain ever will. Of course, this does not mean he is not as enticed towards violence as anybody else on the crew. He also remains fairly silent during combat, and tends to focus on the elimination of his enemies. Killer's weapon of choice are dual hand curved blades that are capable of spinning, or used for cutting. He is voiced by Kenji Hamada in the Japanese version.
The Hawkins Pirates
The Hawkins Pirates (ホーキンス海賊団, Hōkinsu Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Basil Hawkins, and were introduced on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
Basil Hawkins
Captain Basil Hawkins (バジル・ホーキンス, Bajiru Hōkinsu), nicknamed "Magician" (魔術師, Majutsushi), is the captain of the Hawkins Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Hawkins portrays himself in a noble and enigmatic manner. In particular, he has a notion about foretelling the fate of everything that he sees. He notes the potential of death and fate in things from a person's clothing to other pirates. He also remains completely calm regardless of the situation. Hawkins also appears to be against the idea of needless violence. Hawkins ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit that enables him to redirect any physical damage inflicted upon him to another person using straw voodoo dolls, leaving him unharmed but forcing his victim to suffer what he would have felt. Although the number of voodoo dolls that Hawkins keeps on his person is finite. He is voiced by Shigenori Soya in the Japanese version.
The Drake Pirates
The Drake Pirates (ドレーク海賊団, Dorēku Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain X. Drake, and were discovered on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
X. Drake
Captain X. Drake (X・ドレーク, X Dorēku), nicknamed "Red Flag" (赤旗, Aka Hata), is the captain of the Drake Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Drake was actually a former Marine Rear Admiral who turned pirate, simply to see what the other side is like. Drake appears to be a pirate who avoids needless violence especially if he knows that it would cause too much attention. He has an dead-serious disposition at all times, he is also, observant and patient. Drake also seems to have a sense of curiosity, as when he betrayed the Marines to become a pirate. He is also the type of person who does not care who he fights with, just as long as they take down their common enemy. Drake wields a four bladed axe and a saber sword for combat. He also ate an unnamed zoan Devil Fruit giving him the ability to transform into a tyrannosaurus or tyrannosaurus-human hybrid. He is voiced by Eiji Takemoto in the Japanese version.
The Heart Pirates
The Heart Pirates (ハートの海賊団, Hāto no Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Trafalgar Law, and were discovered on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their submarine ship is unknown.
Trafalgar Law
Captain Trafalgar Law (トラファルガー・ロー, Torafarugā Rō), nicknamed "Surgeon of Death" (死の外科医, Shi no Gekai), is the captain and doctor of the Heart Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Law is an extremely laid back person, who is nearly always seen grinning. He also has a more reckless attitude when faced against other pirates that the World Government has labeled as a higher threat. He is also unfailingly polite, usually referring to others as "Mr.", and appears to be honorable enough to refuse taking credit that is due to others. Law also appears to have a sense of honor (or at least respect for those he sees as potential rivals in the future), which is seen when he appears at Marineford and claims he will help Luffy, because it would be "too lame" if his future enemy were to die. Law ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit that allows him to create a spherical territory of separating and spatially displacing anything and everything inside, such as sticking someone's head to a barrel. People separated by this ability aren't killed, and can still feel their separated parts, regardless of the distance they were separated from each other. Law also wields a nodachi sword for combat. He is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya in the Japanese version.
Bepo
Bepo (ベポ) is a member of the Heart pirates. Bepo is a talking polar bear, a fact which he is apparently sensitive about. Bepo tends to get depressed and apologizes whenever people bring on about his appearance as a bipedal bear who can talk. His crewmates also scolded him when he was wondering if Amazon Lily had female bears, much to their annoyance. Bepo is fairly strong, and is a martial artist that fights using kung fu. He is voiced by Yasuhiro Takato in the Japanese version.
Jean Bart
Jean Bart (ジャンバール, Jan Bāru) is a member of the Heart Pirates. Bart was originally introduced as Saint Roswald's slave, being part of his Pirate Captain Collection. However thanks to the Heart Pirates freeing him, Law gave him the choice of joining his crew, and gladly accepted. Most of Bart's personality hasn't been revealed yet, but he seems to be a man of honor as he repaid his debt when joining the Heart Pirates. He also seems to be patient and calm. In battle, Bart is shown to be an immensely strong man. He is voiced by Yasunori Masutani in the Japanese version.
The On Air Pirates
The On Air Pirates (オンエア海賊団, On Ea Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Scratchmen Apoo, and were discovered on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived. The name of their ship is unknown.
Scratchmen Apoo
Captain Scratchmen Apoo (スクラッチメン・アプー, Sukuracchimen Apū), nicknamed "Roar of the Sea" (海鳴り, Umi Nari), is the captain of the On Air Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Being of the Longarm Tribe, one of Apoo's distinguishing traits is his incredibly long arms that possesses two elbow joints. Apoo seems to be a passive individual who would not seek to harm others without a good reason. As a result, he is normally defensive during confrontations. Apoo can be very ambiguous at times, meaning he cannot deny himself as audience to a good brawl, should the opportunity presents itself. Apoo ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit connected with sound and music. This ability allows him to transform his body into various musical instruments which he can play. Furthermore, the ability also allows Apoo to release attacks based on various sounds. He is voiced by Mitsuaki Madono in the Japanese version.
The Bonney Pirates
The Bonney Pirates (ボニー海賊団, Bonī Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Jewelry Bonney, that took their debut time on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
Jewelry Bonney
Captain Jewelry Bonney (ジュエリー・ボニー, Juerī Bonī), nicknamed "Big Eater" (大喰らい, Ō Gurai), is the captain of the Bonney Pirates, and the only female of the Eleven Supernovas. Bonney is an extremely gluttonous person (but ironicaly, she still keeps her slim figure)with very poor table manners. She would, for instance, demand for more food, even though she hasn't finished her current meal. While she may have bad manners, she has some common sense. She knows when to fight and when to prevent trouble. Bonney also believes in the stereotypical view of what a pirate should be. Bonney ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit that allows her to manipulate anyone's age, including herself, at will. She is voiced by Reiko Kiuchi in the Japanese version.
The Firetank Pirates
The Firetank Pirates (ファイアタンク海賊団, Faiatanku Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Capone Bege, and were discovered on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
Capone Bege
Captain Capone Bege (カポネ・ベッジ, Kapone Bejji), nicknamed Capone "Gang" Bege (カポネ・ギャング・ベッジ, Capone Gyangu Bejji), is the captain of the Firetank Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Capone is a man who likes good behavior and mannerisms. He is appalled by things like bad table manners and rudeness. He usually maintains a reserved and calm demeanor almost to the point of being cultured and sophisticated. However, he can be very impatient and ill-tempered and is not at all above injuring others, even his own crew, should they provoke his ire even the slightest. For so long as he's not agitated, he appears to be a pirate who prefers to avoid trouble where can be. Capone ate an unnamed paramythia Devil Fruit that allows him to contain large numbers of subordinates, summoning them whenever he pleases. It is currently unknown whether or not these people, animals, and objects were created by his own powers or were actually real and made miniature by his powers. He is voiced by Naoki Tatsuta in the Japanese version.
The Fallen Monk Pirates
The Fallen Monk (破戒僧海賊団, Hakaisō Kaizokudan) are an infamous and notable rookie pirate crew led by Captain Urouge, and were discovered on the Sabaody Archipelago around the time The Straw Hat Pirates arrived there. The name of their ship is unknown.
Urouge
Captain Urouge (ウルージ, Urūji), nicknamed "Mad Monk" (怪僧, Kai Sō), is the captain of the Fallen Monk Pirates, and one the Eleven Supernovas. Urouge is a big pirate, abundant in both height and width. He is also literally always seen with a huge smile on his face, even when he is unhappy. Not much is known about Urouge's personality, except that he somewhat friendly, but also a tough and challenging man. Urouge's weapon of choice is a large piece of a stone pillar with a hexagonal base. He also has an ability that increases the proportions of his body to an even bigger size. This ability also appears to increase his muscle mass, giving Urouge incredible physical strength. Whether this ability comes from a paramthia Devil Fruit or the Rokushiki power, Rebirth, is unknown. He is voiced by Taiten Kusunoki in the Japanese version.
Other Major Characters
The characters listed below have no connection to any origination what so ever. Therefore, they act on their own.
Crocodile
Sir Crocodile (サー・クロコダイル, Sā Kurokodairu) is initially a member of The Seven Warlords of the Seach.113 and, unbeknown to the World Government,ch.169 the leader of the criminal organization Baroque Works (バロック・ワークス, Barokku Wākusu)ch.113 under the codename "Mr. 0".ch.127 After the Straw Hat Pirates thwart his plans to overthrow the kingdom of Alabasta with Baroque Works, he is stripped of his Warlord statusch.211 and sent to the government prison Impel Downch.413.vol.19–23 He ate the Sand-Sand Fruit (スナスナの実, Suna Suna no Mi), which allows him to manipulate sand,ch.170 absorb moisture with his right hand,ch.201 and as long as he is not wet, he can turn his body into sand.ch.199 He has a large golden alloy hook in place of a left hand,ch.160 that contains a potent poison.ch.204 He is voiced by Ryūzaburō Ōtomo in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.76 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Michael Alston Baley for 4Kidsep.59 and by John Swasey for Funimation.[17]
Jimbei
Jimbeich.69 (ジンベエ, Jinbē) is a yakuza-esque whale shark fishman and the sole member of his species among The Seven Warlords of the Sea.ch.528 In exchange for the World Government granting him Warlord-status, he disbanded his pirate crew of fishmen, part of which became the crew of Arlong.ch.69 Though the World Government knows him as a pirate-hating pirate, he has a weakness for Whitebeard and his men, due to Whitebeard's declaration that Fishman Island is his territory and thus under his protection, which scares off slave traders and pirates and brought peace to the area.ch.529 For refusing to raise a hand against Whitebeard, Jimbei is thrown into the world's greatest prison, Impel Down, until he agrees to go to war against Whitebeard.ch.523 However, he remains adamant and eventually resigns his position.ch.557 In the Japanese version of the anime, he was voiced by Daisuke Gōri for two episodes until his death in 2010, after which he is replaced by Katsuhisa Hōki.
Gol D. Roger
Gol D. Roger (ゴール・D・ロジャー, Gōru D. Rojā), sometimes known as Gold Roger (ゴールド・ロジャー, Gōrudo Rojā), at the time of the Straw Hats' journey,ch.154 is the man referred to as the King of the Pirates.ch.1 Suffering from an incurable disease, he decided to make a complete voyage through the Grand Line with his crew. Afterward, he disbanded the crew and turned himself over to the World Government, who announced that they captured him.ch.506 At his execution, twenty-two years before the beginning of the series,ch.506 he stated that he left all of his treasures in one piece, and that it is up for the taking.ch.1 This spawned the "The Great Pirate Era", with various pirates looking to become the King of the Pirates, by finding the treasure referred to as "One Piece".ch.506 He is able to listen to "the voice of all things", allowing him to read Poneglyphs.ch.507 He is the father of Ace.ch.550 He is voiced by Chikao Ōtsuka in the Japanese version,ep.1 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Greg Carey for 4Kids,ep.1 and by Sean Hennigan for Funimationep.144
Silvers Rayleigh
"Dark King" Silvers Rayleigh (シルバーズ・レイリー, Shirubāzu Reirī) is the former first mate of Gold Roger. He has settled down on the Sabaody Archipelago, where he works as a coating mechanic.ch.500 Like Shanks]], Silvers has a strong "Ambition", a so far unexplained ability that can, among other things, make weak people pass out. He can aim it at multiple targets in his vicinity.ch.503 It also allows him to render users of Logia-type devil fruits vulnerable to physical attack.[citation needed] Rayleigh admits that the former Roger Pirates know of what happened during the Blank Century.ch.507 He has been friends with Hachi for twenty years, ever since he was saved by him, when he was cast away at sea.ch.506 He is voiced by Keiichi Sonobe in the Japanese version.ep.394 In the English dub, he is voiced by Bradford Hutson for Funimation.ep.8
Buggy
Buggy the Clown (道化のバギー, Dōke no Bagī) is the ruthless captain of the circus-themed Buggy Pirates, who is known for his love of cannons. He is particularly sensitive when it comes to his big, red, round nose and when insulted will even resort to killing his own men.ch.9 Nevertheless, he is beloved by his crew.ch.55 Years before the series' present, while a junior member on Gold Roger's ship,ch.434 he brought a devil fruit and a treasure map into his possession. He intended to sell the fruit and to search for the treasure, but Shanks accidentally made Buggy swallow the fruit and drop the map into the sea. Buggy holds a grudge against Shanks ever since.ch.19 The fruit he swallowed was the Chop-Chop Fruit (バラバラの実, Bara Bara no Mi). Having eaten it, it allows him to separate his body into parts and to control these parts independently of each other as long as they remain in his proximity; and, as long as at least one of his feet is on the ground, he can levitate the other parts.ch.527 This ability also makes him immune to cutting attacks; any such attack will only separate him into parts. In later chapters he is captured and put into the Impel Down prison, and breaks out using these abilities. He also has a compact cannonball that it seems he shoots out of his shoe called the Muggy Ball.ch.526 He is voiced by Shigeru Chiba in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.4 In the English dubs, he is voiced by David Wills for 4Kidsep.4 and by Mike McFarland for Funimation.ep.4 Oda said that Buggy is his favorite antagonist, because of all of the antagonists Buggy is the easiest for him to draw.[20]
Buggy's first mate is Mohji (モージ, Mōji), an animal tamer with a large pet lion called Richie (リチー, Richī).ch.12 His second mate is Cabaji (カバジ, Kabaji), an acrobatics using swordsman.ch.15 Alvida (アルビダ, Arubida) joins Buggy in search of Luffy after they both are defeated by him.ch.54 Though obese at the beginning of the series, she gains the power of the Smooth-Smooth Fruit (スベスベの実, Sube Sube no Mi, "Slip-Slip Fruit" in the English manga and 4Kids dub), which makes her thin and allows attacks to easily slip off of her.ch.98 She is named after the Scandinavian pirate Awilda.ch.50 She is voiced by Yoko Matsuoka in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, she is voiced by Kayzie Rogers and Caren Manuel for 4Kids and by Laurie Steele for Funimation.
Nefertari Vivi
Nefertari Vivi (ネフェルタリ・ビビ, Neferutari Bibi), first introduced under the codename Ms. Wednesday while infiltrating Baroque Works, is the princess of the Kingdom of Alabasta,ch.110 daughter of King Nefertari Cobra (ネフェルタリ・コブラ, Neferutari Kobura).[citation needed] She is a weak fighter but cannot bear to abandon anyone even if it means her own deathch.177 and as long as there is a chance of saving everyone from a dangerous situation, she is willing to risk countless lives to do it.ch.198 During the time she travels with the Straw Hats, she develops a strong bond with the crew and is tempted to follow them on their adventure. However, because of her feelings for her country and its people, she decides against it.ch.216 Vivi's closet friend is her spot-billed duck Karoo who she rides through Alabasta. She is voiced by Misa Watanabe in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.62 In the English dubs, she is voiced by Karen Neil for 4Kidsep.47 and by Caitlin Glass for Funimation.[17] Karoo is voiced by Hiroaki Hirata in Japanese and in the English dubs he is voiced by Michael Haigney for 4Kids and Monica Rial for Funimation.
Bon Clay
Bentham (ベンサム, Bensamu),ch.532 codenamed and more commonly referred to as Mr. 2 Bon Clay (Mr. 2 ボン・クレー, Misutā Tsū Bon Kurē), is a queer (お釜, okama) who is skilled at "ballet kenpo" and also ate the Clone-Clone Fruit (マネマネの実, Mane Mane no Mi), which gives him the ability to transform into an exact copy of anyone whose face he once touched with his right hand (he is able to change back with his left hand).ch.156 As a member of Baroque Works, Bon Clay is the only officer agent without a female partner,ch.155 because as a transvestite, he fills both roles by himself. Likewise, his codename is a composite of a male Baroque Works agent's number and a female agent's holiday, "Bon clay", which is the end of the Bon Festival. He eventually becomes Luffy's ally and sacrifices himself to let Luffy escape Impel Down. He is voiced by Kazuki Yao in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.78 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Kevin Kolack for 4Kidsep.60 and by Barry Yandell for Funimation.[17]
Galdino
Galdino (ギャルディーノ, Gyarudīno), known as Mr. 3 (ミスター・スリー, Misutā Surī), is at first a Baroque Works officer agent, alongside his partner Ms. Golden Week (ミス・ゴールデンウィーク, Misu Gōruden Wīku). Crocodile only allows Galdino to hold his position in the organization as "Mr. 3" because of his cunning intelligence and that Mr. 4 was too mentally slow. Otherwise, he would be lower ranked.[citation needed] After being sent to Impel Down, he escapes with the assistance of Buggy, whom he shares a kindred bond with, and Monkey D. Luffy, an alliance that, while weak, proves itself on some occasions. In Impel Down, he proves his overall lack of fighting spirit many times. He acts like a coward and backs up Buggy's escape plan over Luffy's much more dangerous rescue mission. When Magellan reaches the fleeing group during their escape, Galdino shows a moment of bravery, but admits he could only hold it together for a brief moment. He takes part in the Battle of Marineford alongside the other Impel Down escapees. Galdino ate the Wax-Wax Fruit (ドルドルの実, Doru Doru no Mi),ch.120 a Devil Fruit which allows him to tap infinite amounts of a special candle wax from his body. He can manipulate this wax to form any shape he desires, control its motion in both liquid and hardened states, and harden it to become as strong as steel. He usually crafts artistic weapons with such wax, which, when used at its maximum peak, was strong enough to take down a pirate with a bounty of 42,000,000.[citation needed] He can also manipulate a small amount of fire. He is shown to be close friends with Bon Clay ch.571 He is voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, he is voice by Tom Souhrada for 4Kids and by Duncan Brannan for Funimation.
Hatchan
Hatchan (はっちゃん), better known as his nickname, Hachi, is an octopus-fishman and first introduced as a member of Arlong's pirate crew.ch.73 Like all fishmen, he has ten times the strength of a human,ch.70 can breath underwater,ch.71 and swim very fast.ch.495 Being half octopus, he can spit large quantities of black inkch.83 or use his suction pads to stick to walls.ch.84 Additionally, he fights using six swords, holding one in each arm-tentacle.ch.84 After Arlong and his crew are defeated and captured by the navy, Hatchan escapesch.182 and opens a floating takoyaki restaurant.ch.228 He becomes close friends with Camie and constantly rescues her from sea monsters and slave traders.ch.491 He later reconciles with the Straw Hats,ch.496 and brings them in contact with Silvers Rayleigh, with whom he became friends after saving him, when he was castaway at sea.ch.506 He is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.31 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel for 4Kidsep.30 and by George Manley for Funimation.ep.31
Daz Bonez
Mr. 1 (ミスター・ワン, Misutā Wan), real name Daz Bonez (ダズ・ボーネス, Dazu Bōnesu), is a former bounty hunter from the West Blue and Baroque Works member, in which he is the highest ranked male Officer Agent under Crocodile himself. He ate the Dice Dice Fruit (スパスパの実, Supa Supa no Mi) which allows his body to become bladed steel. He is defeated by Zoro and sent to Impel Down after the Alabastan Revolution. He assists Crocodile and, unintentionally, Monkey D. Luffy, escape from Impel Down, and fights alongside Crocodile at Marineford. He is also very loyal to Crocodile and is seen helping Luffy after Crocodile asked him to. He is voice by Tetsu Inada in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Scottie Ray for 4Kids and by Brett Weaver for Funimation.
Camie & Pappagu
Camie (ケイミー, Keimī) is a kissing gourami mermaid.ch.490 She aspires to become a fashion designer. For that reason, she keeps the talking starfish and professional designer Pappagu (パッパグ, Pappagu) as her pet and master.ch.491 Neither of them is able to smell a trap, so they are often swallowed by large sea creatures or captured by slave traders.ch.492 In the Japanese media, Camie is voiced by Haruna Ikezawa and Pappagu by Kōzō Shioya.ep.385
Minor Characters
Kuro
Kuro (クロ) is a pirate captain known for his elaborate plans,ch.26 who desires to leave behind his identity and to escape the pirates lifestyle of always being on the run.ch.37 He does this by becoming butler to Kaya, Usopp's childhood friend. He considers his crew as nothing but pawns to carry out his plans and, if he so pleases, to die for them.ch.38 Kuro fights using a pair of gloves, equipped with long uncurved, single edged blades. Wearing these, he adopted his signature habit of adjusting his constantly slipping glasses by using only the palm of his hand to avoid cutting his face.ch.33 Anime News Network praised the character as being "both unspeakably cool and utterly vile".[22] He is voiced by Kōichi Hashimoto in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.9 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Gary Mack for 4Kidsep.9 and by Kent Williams for Funimation.ep.9
His crew, called the Black Cat Pirates, with the exceptions of Kuro and his first mate Jango, all wear cat ears on their heads.ch.124 Jango is a moonwalking hypnotist with Michael Jackson-esque appearance and mannerism.ch.25 During Kuro's long absence, he assumes the role of captain. He has a striped appendage on his chin that resembles the beard of an Egyptian pharaoh.ch.28 Oda made this design choice because all cats have their origin in Egypt.ch.124 The guardians of the crew's ship are the slender figured Siam and his fat partner Butchie. They fight using cat-like gloves, like their captain, but with claws instead of blades.ch.31,32
Don Krieg
Don Krieg (首領・クリーグ, Don Kurīgu) is a pirate, well known for his underhanded tactics.ch.46 He does not care for his crew and bullies them to fear and obey him.ch.49 He punishes those who fail him and those who show weakness.ch.61,62 He wears a gilded suit of steel armor, that is filled with hidden weapons.ch.47 Oda chose the name Krieg, which means "war" in German, because the Krieg arc's main theme was battle, making the name easy to remember.ch.163 He is voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.21 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Marc Thompson for 4Kids,ep.20 and by Andy Mullins for Funimation.ep.21
Arlong
Arlong (アーロン, Āron) is a sawshark fishman who became captain of part of Jimbei's pirate crew when it disbanded before Jinbei joined The Seven Warlords of the Sea.ch.69 He is a racist, considering humans to be inferior to fishmen. Though there are humans he considers to be exceptions.ch.71 He values money very highlych.69 and prides himself that he would rather die than to break a promise with money.ch.75 However, he proves willing to subvert the spirit of a promise so long as he follows its letter.ch.80 He is voiced by Jūrōta Kosugi in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.31 In the English dubs, he is voiced by David Wills for 4Kidsep.30 and by Chris Rager for Funimation.ep.31
Wapol
Wapol (ワポル, Waporu) is the former ruler of Chopper's homeland, the Drum Empire,ch.133 which is later renamed to Sakura Kingdom.ch.440 He ate the Munch-Munch Fruit (バクバクの実, Baku Baku no Mi),ch.131 which grants him the ability to eat virtually anything and to take on its properties.ch.147 With the help of his underlings, the skilled archer Chess and Kuromarimo, whose fighting style revolves around throwing parts of his afro hair-cut,ch.146 Wapol held a cruel regime over his empire by exiling most of the countries physicians and forcing the citizens to beg for treatment by Wapol's personal group of elite doctors.ch.141 He is voiced by Bin Shimada in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.79 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel for 4Kidsep.48 and by Andy Mullins for Funimation.
Eneru
Eneru (エネル), referred to as "God Eneru" (「神・エネル」, "Goddo Eneru") by his subjects and followers, is the Only God (唯一神, Yuiitsushin) or God (神, Kami) of Skypiea (スカイピア, Sukaipia), an island in the clouds above the Grand Line.ch.254 Though "God" is traditionally only the title for the island's ruler, Eneru takes it literally,ch.274 forcing the population to worship and serve him.ch.255 He ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit (ゴロゴロの実, Goro Goro no Mi), which gives him the ability to manipulate, generate, and transform into electricity.ch.266 Additionally, he is able to use Mantra (マントラ, Mantora), an ability that somehow allows one to predict a being's movement and to sense any conscious being's position within a certain range.ch.257 Used in conjunction, these abilities extend his hearing over the entire country and allow him to immediately punish those who speak up against him.ch.278 Eneru's overly long earlobes reach down to his chest, similar to some depictions of Buddha, and like the god of thunder and lightning, Raijin, he wears a ring of drums, showing a tomoe on the drumhead, on his back.ch.254 He is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa in the Japanese version of the anime.ep.167 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Wayne Grayson for 4Kids and by J. Michael Tatum for Funimation.ep.167
Eneru is the leader of his own personal army. They consist, aside from Eneru himself and his four "Priests", Satori, Shura, Gedatsu, and Ohm, of the fifty Enforcers (神兵, Shinpei), led by the Chief Enforcer Yama (ヤマ) and his lieutenants, Hotori (ホトリ) and Kotori (コトリ).ch.257 Yama is an overly large man with a massive body, who fights using ten axe dials sewn onto a sash. Hotori and Kotori, who are twin brothers of the Priest Satori, and the other enforcers wear long, white clothing and, like Eneru, have very long earlobes, but unlike him, they have goat-like horns on their foreheads.ch.261 The unnamed enforcers, additionally, tend to make goat-like noises.ch.257
Skypiea's Priests
The Skypiea Priests (スカイピア神官達, Sukaipia Shinkan-tachi, "Vassals" in the 4Kids dub, "Knights" in the Edited Funimation dub) are part of Eneru's personal army. Like him, they can make use of Mantra.ch.246,248,262,271 Satori (サトリ), called "Satori of the Forest" (「森のサトリ」, "Mori no Satori"), fights using sphere-shaped clouds which when touched explode, shoot blades, etc. He also uses impact dials tied to his hands, which can absorb the force of an attack and release it back at the attacker at any time, consecutively.ch.246,257 Shura (シュラ), called "Skyrider Shura" (「スカイライダー・シュラ」, "Sukairaidā Shura"), tangles his enemies in nearly-invisible, but very durable string-shaped cloudsch.256 and attacks with his dial-heated lance. He rides Fuza (フザ), an oversized vulture that, using a flame dial, is able to breath fire.ch.248,257 Gedatsu (ゲダツ, romanized as "Gedatz" in the 4Kids dubbed video games, sometimes "Gadus"), called "Sky Boss Gedatsu" (「空番長ゲダツ」, "Kūbanchō Gedatsu"), uses milky dials strapped to his palms, allowing him to create dense, swamp-like clouds to throw at his opponents, jet dials attached to his arms, giving him a very fast and powerful punch, and milky dials in the heels of his shoes, allowing him to fly.ch.262 Ohm (オーム, Ōmu), called "Skybreeder Ohm" (「スカイブリーダー・オーム」, "Sukaiburīdā Ōmu"), constantly laments about the life of his opponents and says that he will save them by killing them.ch.266 He fights with traps, which shoot barbed wire,ch.268 and with a shape-shifting sword.ch.271 His mount is a huge, boxing dog named Holy (ホーリー, Hōrī).ch.268 The Priests' names are religious references. In Japanese, satori (悟り) means "enlightenment" and shura (修羅) means "carnage". Gedatsu (解脱) is the Japanese word for Moksha and Ohm is named after the syllable Aum.ch.266
Foxy
Foxy the Silver Fox (銀ギツネのフォクシー, Gin-kitsune no Fokushī) is the captain of a pirate crew that specializes in a pirate game called Davy Back Fight, wherein pirate crews can win crewmen from their opponents.ch.306 Foxy is a cheater and trickster.ch.307 Though he acts supremely confident most of the time, he is extremely sensitive to insults or criticism. Whenever someone insults him he will fall to his knees while his closest crewmates, Porche (ポルチェ, Poruche) and Hamburg (ハンバーグ, Hanbāgu), if present, will cheer him up or laugh about him, respectively.ch.306 Foxy ate the Slow-Slow Fruit (ノロノロの実, Noro Noro no Mi) and gained the ability to emit microscopic particles from his hands which can temporarily slow down any object, reducing the object's velocity, while preserving its kinetic energy.ch.309 He is voiced by Bin Shimada in the Japanese media.ep.207
Merchandise
Several types of merchandise have been produced based on the likeness of the characters in the One Piece series, such as cushions, clothing, towels, key chains, and clocks,[23][24][25][26][27][28] as well as several lines of figurines, action figures and plush dolls,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35] including crossovers with other series.[36] Many characters are also featured on trading cards from the One Piece Collectible Card Game and other products ranging from calendars to bath salts.[37][38][39][40][41][42]
Reception
Allen Divers of Anime News Network comments that the male character designs of the One Piece manga are "often quite varied and unique", while the female ones become "a bit repetitive". They further note that, as the characters are "defined by what they seek", there is little room "for actual development", but they also point out that the series is driven by its battles in which the main characters each take their "turn in the spotlight".[43] Todd Douglass, Jr. of DVD talk simply states that the series' characters have a lot of charm.[44]
In a review of The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta, Carl Kimlinger of ANN describes the visual style of One Piece as "unconventional" with "grotesquely exaggerated expressions, simple eyes, big mouths and bigger teeth", "supremely ugly supporting characters and skinny, gangly-limbed main cast" and comments that "it's all amazingly distinctive, utterly appropriate, and surprisingly cool—in a goofy kind of way." In the same review, Kimlinger notes that "Funimation's English dub is light-years better than the 4Kids debacle", "unusually accurate, professional, and largely enjoyable, which is far, far more than can be said of the previous dub", but notes that Funimation's version of "Crocodile loses his sepulchral charisma" and that "the original's fine dance on the edge of mawkish sentimentality is disrupted often enough by less-than-stellar acting". They also state that "Colleen Clinkenbeard's Luffy is more a generic spunky kid than a personality in his own right, really coming to life only during the action scenes during which she does a fine job of being darned cool."[45]
In another review of The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta, Dustin Somner of Blu-ray.com comments that the Japanese and Funimation voice-acting is "fairly good, but not exceptional" and sometimes "overly zany".[46]
In a review of the second DVD release of 4Kids Entertainment's dub, Todd Douglass, Jr. notes "the daunting cast of characters, both good and bad", which "vary from cool and collected to rampaging psychopaths" as "one of the appealing factors" of the anime. In the same review, Douglass said that "Some of the voices were pretty irritating ... with a lot of high-pitches and over exaggerated speech."[47]
Brigitte Schönhense of Splashcomics comments that the "brilliant" (German: "genial") flashbacks into the characters' pasts make them so "likeable and lovable" (German: "sympathisch und liebenswert") and that they are the manga's real strength.[48][49]
Mania Entertainment writer Jarred Pine comments that Oda's characters are "whacky" and that his "bizarre" character designs create "wonderful characterizations and personalities". He notes the "well illustrated" facial expressions and says that "it's the whacky characterizations and designs that makes One Piece its own".[50]
In a review of Funimation Entertainment's second DVD release for Mania Entertainment, Bryce Coulter comments that "One Piece's bizarre character designs will keep your attention as they can be very random and often memorable. Not the prettiest, but it will definitely capture your attention."[14]
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- ^ "One Piece S-DX Cushion: Chopper". HobbyLink Japan. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
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- ^ "1/8 Portrait of Pirates Neo-EX: Tony Tony Chopper". HobbyLink Japan. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
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- ^ "Bandai Offers November Special on 'One Piece CCG'". ICv2. October 20, 2005. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
- ^ "ワンピース 2009年カレンダー (カレンダー)" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
- ^ Miller, Evan (March 22, 2008). "Super Conbini Find of the Day: One Piece Bath Salts". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
- ^ "3D Mouse Pad Nami". Otacute. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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- One Piece manga volumes by Oda, Eiichiro
- Original Japanese version published by Shueisha
- ^ Romance Dawn —冒険の夜明け—. December 1997. ISBN 4-08-872509-3.
- ^ Versus!! バギー海賊団. April 1998. ISBN 4-08-872544-1.
- ^ 偽れぬもの. June 1998. ISBN 4-08-872569-7.
- ^ 三日月. August 1998. ISBN 4-08-872594-8.
- ^ 誰が為に鐘は鳴る. October 1998. ISBN 4-08-872619-7.
- ^ 誓い. December 1998. ISBN 4-08-872642-1.
- ^ クソジジイ. March 1999. ISBN 4-08-872683-9.
- ^ 死なねェよ. April 1999. ISBN 4-08-872712-6.
- ^ 涙. July 1999. ISBN 4-08-872735-5.
- ^ OK, Let's Stand Up!. October 1999. ISBN 4-08-872773-8.
- ^ 東一番の悪. December 1999. ISBN 4-08-872797-5.
- ^ 伝説は始まった. February 2000. ISBN 4-08-872822-X.
- ^ 大丈夫!!!. April 2000. ISBN 4-08-872863-7.
- ^ 本能. July 2000. ISBN 4-08-872888-2.
- ^ まっすぐ!!!. September 2000. ISBN 4-08-873009-7.
- ^ 受け継がれる意志. December 2000. ISBN 4-08-873045-3.
- ^ ヒルルクの桜. February 2001. ISBN 4-08-873073-9.
- ^ エース登場. April 2001. ISBN 4-08-873100-X.
- ^ 反乱. July 2001. ISBN 4-08-873133-6.
- ^ 決戦はアルバーナ. September 2001. ISBN 4-08-873158-1.
- ^ 理想郷. December 2001. ISBN 4-08-873194-8.
- ^ Hope!!. February 2002. ISBN 4-08-873222-7.
- ^ ビビの冒険. April 2002. ISBN 4-08-873252-9.
- ^ 人の夢. July 2002. ISBN 4-08-873282-0.
- ^ 一億の男. September 2002. ISBN 4-08-873313-4.
- ^ 神の島の冒険. December 2002. ISBN 4-08-873336-3.
- ^ 序曲. February 2003. ISBN 4-08-873379-7.
- ^ 「戦鬼」ワイパー. May 2003. ISBN 4-08-873418-1.
- ^ 聖譚曲. July 2003. ISBN 4-08-873480-7.
- ^ 狂想曲. October 2003. ISBN 4-08-873502-1.
- ^ ここにいる. December 2003. ISBN 4-08-873551-X.
- ^ 島の歌声. March 2004. ISBN 4-08-873571-4.
- ^ Davy Back Fight!!. June 2004. ISBN 4-08-873593-5.
- ^ 「水の都」ウォーターセブン. August 2004. ISBN 4-08-873638-9.
- ^ 船長. November 2004. ISBN 4-08-873667-2.
- ^ 9番目の正義. February 2005. ISBN 4-08-873768-7.
- ^ トムさん. April 2005. ISBN 4-08-873802-0.
- ^ ロケットマン!!. July 2005. ISBN 4-08-873839-X.
- ^ 争奪戦. November 2005. ISBN 4-08-873872-1.
- ^ ギア. December 2005. ISBN 4-08-874003-3.
- ^ 宣戦布告. April 2006. ISBN 4-08-874047-5.
- ^ 海賊 VS CP9. July 2006. ISBN 4-08-874127-7.
- ^ 英雄伝説. September 2006. ISBN 4-08-874149-8.
- ^ 帰ろう. December 2006. ISBN 4-08-874287-7.
- ^ 心中お察しする. March 2007. ISBN 978-4-08-874314-1.
- ^ ゴースト島の冒険. July 2007. ISBN 978-4-08-874382-0.
- ^ くもり時々ホネ. September 2007. ISBN 978-4-08-874411-7.
- ^ オーズの冒険. December 2007. ISBN 978-4-08-874442-1.
- ^ ナイトメア・ルフィ. March 2008. ISBN 978-4-08-874485-8.
- ^ 再び辿りつく. June 2008. ISBN 978-4-08-874521-3.
- ^ 11人の超新星. September 2008. ISBN 978-4-08-874563-3.
- ^ ロジャーとレイリー. December 2008. ISBN 978-4-08-874602-9.
- ^ 王の資質. March 2009. ISBN 978-4-08-874640-1.
- ^ もう誰にも止められない. June 2009. ISBN 978-4-08-874662-3.
- ^ 地獄に仏. September 2009. ISBN 978-4-08-874727-9.
- ^ ありがとう. December 2009. ISBN 978-4-08-874761-3.
- ^ 頂上決戦. March 2010. ISBN 978-4-08-870010-6.
- ^ この時代の名を"白ひげ"と呼ぶ. June 2010. ISBN 978-4-08-870045-8.
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- Translated into English and published by Viz Media
- ^ Romance Dawn. June 2003. ISBN 1-56931-901-4.
- ^ Buggy the Clown. November 2003. ISBN 1-59116-057-X.
- ^ Don't Get Fooled Again. March 2004. ISBN 1-59116-184-3.
- ^ The Black Cat Pirates. July 2004. ISBN 1-59116-337-4.
- ^ For Whom the Bell Tolls. November 2004. ISBN 1-59116-615-2.
- ^ The Oath. March 2005. ISBN 1-59116-723-X.
- ^ The Crap-Geezer. July 2005. ISBN 1-59116-852-X.
- ^ I Won't Die. October 2005. ISBN 1-4215-0075-2.
- ^ Tears. January 2006. ISBN 1-4215-0191-0.
- ^ OK, Let's Stand Up!. April 2006. ISBN 1-4215-0406-5.
- ^ The Meanest Man in the East. July 2006. ISBN 1-4215-0663-7.
- ^ The Legend Begins. October 2006. ISBN 1-4215-0664-5.
- ^ It's All Right!!!. January 2007. ISBN 1-4215-0665-3.
- ^ Instinct. April 2007. ISBN 1-4215-1091-X.
- ^ Straight Ahead!!!. August 2007. ISBN 1-4215-1092-8.
- ^ Carrying on His Will. November 2007. ISBN 1-4215-1093-6.
- ^ Hiruluk's Cherry Blossoms. March 2008. ISBN 1-4215-1511-3.
- ^ Ace Arrives. June 2008. ISBN 1-4215-1512-1.
- ^ Rebellion. October 2008. ISBN 1-4215-1513-X.
- ^ Showdown at Alubarna. February 2009. ISBN 978-1-4215-1514-4.
- ^ Utopia. June 2009. ISBN 978-1-42-152429-0.
- ^ Hope!!. October 2009. ISBN 1-4215-2430-9.
- ^ Vivi's Adventure. December 2009. ISBN 978-1-4215-2844-1.
- ^ People's Dreams. January 2010. ISBN 1-4215-2845-2.
- ^ The 100 Million Berry Man. January 2010. ISBN 1-4215-2846-0.
- ^ Adventure on Kami's Island. January 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3442-8.
- ^ Overture. January 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3443-6.
- ^ Wyper the Berserker. January 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3444-4.
- ^ Oratorio. February 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3445-2.
- ^ Cappricio. February 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3446-0.
- ^ We'll Be Here. February 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3447-9.
- ^ Love Song. February 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3448-7.
- ^ Davy Back Fight. February 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3449-5.
- ^ The City of Water, Water Seven. March 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3450-9.
- ^ Captain. March 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3451-7.
- ^ The Ninth Justice. March 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3452-5.
- ^ Tom. March 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3453-3.
- ^ Rocketman!!. March 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3454-1.
- ^ Scramble. April 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3455-X.
- ^ Gear. April 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3456-8.
- ^ Declaration of War. April 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3457-6.
- ^ Pirates vs. CP9. April 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3458-4.
- ^ Legend of a Hero. April 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3459-2.
- ^ Let's Go Back. May 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3460-6.
- ^ You Have My Sympathies. May 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3461-4.
- ^ Adventure on Ghost Island. May 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3462-2.
- ^ Cloudy, Partly Bony. May 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3463-0.
- ^ Adventures of Oars. May 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3464-9.
- ^ Nightmare Luffy. June 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3465-7.
- ^ Arriving Again. June 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3466-5.
- ^ The 11 Supernovas. June 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3467-3.
- ^ Roger and Rayleigh. June 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3468-1.
- ^ Natural Born King. June 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3469-X.
- ^ Unstoppable. July 2010. ISBN 1-4215-3470-3.
- One Piece TV anime episodes directed by Uda, Kōnosuke
- Original Japanese version produced by Toei Animation
- ^ "俺はルフィ！海賊王になる男だ！". Episode 1. October 20, 1999. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "ルフィの過去！赤髪のシャンクス登場". Episode 4. December 8, 1999. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "正義のうそつき？キャプテンウソップ". Episode 9. January 12, 2000. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "名物コック！海上レストランのサンジ". Episode 20. April 12, 2000. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "招かれざる客！サンジの飯とギンの恩". Episode 21. April 12, 2000. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "最初の砦？巨大クジラ・ラブーン現る". Episode 62. March 21, 2001. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "いざ反撃！ウソップの機転と火炎星！". Episode 76. August 19, 2001. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "奇襲！ブリキング号とブリキのワポル". Episode 79. September 2, 2001. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "さようならドラム島！僕は海へ出る！". Episode 91. December 9, 2001. Fuji TV.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "一億の男！世界最高権力と海賊黒ひげ". Episode 151. April 20, 2003. Fuji TV.
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- English adaptation by 4Kids Entertainment
- ^ "The Passing of the Hat". Episode 4. October 9, 2004. Fox Broadcasting Company.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Teller of Tales". Episode 9. November 13, 2004. Fox Broadcasting Company.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "King of the Busboys". Episode 19. February 5, 2005. Fox Broadcasting Company.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "Respecting Sanji". Episode 20. February 12, 2005. Fox Broadcasting Company.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "Fantastic Voyage". Episode 44. June 30, 2005. Fox Broadcasting Company.
{{cite episode}}: Missing or empty|series=(help); Unknown parameter|episodelink=ignored (|episode-link=suggested) (help) - ^ "Heading for Disaster". Episode 59. February 11, 2006. Cartoon Network.
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- English adaptation by Funimation Entertainment
- ^ "100 Million Man! World's Greatest Power and Pirate Blackbeard". Episode 151. November 24, 2007. Cartoon Network.
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External links
- Characters section of Toei Animation's One Piece website Template:Ja icon
- Characters section of Fuji Television's One Piece website
- Characters section of Funimation Entertainment's One Piece website
