List Of One Piece Characters - One Piece Law
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's titular treasure.
The main protagonist 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 diverse crew, named the Straw Hat Pirates, including the three-swords-wielding Roronoa Zoro, the thief and navigator Nami, the cowardly marksman and inventor Usopp, the cook and martial artist Vinsmoke 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 corrupt World Government, and various other friends and foes.
The majority of the characters are human, but the cast also includes, among others, giants, mermen / mermaids, and humanoid fishmen Many of the characters possess supernatural abilities gained by eating so-called "Devil Fruits".
Creation and conception
Several characters have been stated to be based on actual people, such as Eustass Kid (Eustace the Monk and William Kidd), X. Drake (Sir Francis Drake), Basil Hawkins (Basil Ringrose and John Hawkins), Capone "Gang" Bege (Al Capone and William Le Sauvage), Jewelry Bonney (Anne Bonny), Urouge (Aruj), and Scratchmen Apoo (Chui A-poo).[ch. 508] The cross dresser Emporio Ivankov is based on Dr. Frank N. Furter and Norio Imamura. Norio had asked for Oda to draw more okama characters and became Ivankov's first voice actor.[ch. 570]
Oda had created Helmeppo before he created Captain Morgan, Helmeppo's father. Oda originally named Morgan after "Chop," with the character's full title being "Naval Captain Chop" or "Sailor Chop". "Sailor" in Japanese is suihei (水兵?), and "Suihei Chop" is a fighting technique used by Giant Baba, a Japanese wrestler. Oda made several versions of Morgan before settling on the final design. After an editor told Oda that Morgan, in Oda's words, "looked lame", Oda changed Morgan's design to his final style.[vol. 1:p. 144 (en)]
Straw Hat Pirates
The protagonists of the One Piece series are all the members of the Straw Hat Pirates (麦ã‚らã®ä¸€å'³, Mugiwara no Ichimi), a crew of nine pirates captained by Monkey D. Luffy. The crew's number increases throughout the series, as Luffy recruits new members. Once Usopp joins the Straw Hat Pirates, they gain their own ship, the "Going Merry", which is later destroyed and replaced by a larger and more powerful vessel, the "Thousand Sunny" created by their shipwright Franky. Two years later, the Straw Hats gain a new fleet, called the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, consisting of 5,640 pirates from seven different crews; Luffy objects to the idea of being a fleet commander, and thus organizes his new army in a way that they may act independently, but when one crew is in trouble, the others must do what they can to help them.
Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy (モンã‚ー・D・ルフィ, MonkÄ« DÄ« Rufi) is the primary protagonist of the One Piece series. At the age of seven, he admires and tries to join the pirates of the "Red Haired" Shanks. Ridiculed and rejected, he inadvertently eats their treasure, the Paramecia-type Gum-Gum Fruit (ゴムゴムã®å®Ÿ, Gomu Gomu no Mi), which gives his body the properties of rubber. His reckless efforts ultimately lead him into grave peril and cause Shanks to lose an arm while rescuing him. After that, Luffy gives up on joining Shanks. Instead he resolves to start a crew of his own and become King of the Pirates.[ch. 1] Displeased by Shanks thus spoiling his grandson, Garp takes Luffy to be raised by Curly Dadan and her mountain bandits, who he strong-arms into taking him in. During Luffy's time there, he becomes sworn brother with Garp's other ward A ce, and local runaway noble Sabo.[ch. 582â€"589] Ten years later, and still wearing Shanks' treasured head covering, Luffy forms and captains his own pirate crew called The Straw Hat Pirates and sets sail for the Grand Line and quickly gains infamy as "Straw Hat" Luffy (麦ã‚らã®ãƒ«ãƒ•ã‚£, Mugiwara no Rufi).[ch. 2, 7, 96, 98] Eventually, after his strength proves insufficient to save Ace from execution, he spends two years on a secluded island, learning the use of the three colors of Haki as well as Gear Fourth from Silvers Rayleigh, before heading to the New World.[ch. 590â€"602] Luffy is voiced by Mayumi Tanaka. In the 4Kids Entertainment English adaptation, he is voiced by Erica Schroeder. In the Funimation Entertainment English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Colleen Clinkenbeard.
Roronoa Zoro
Roronoa Zoro (ãƒãƒãƒŽã‚¢ãƒ»ã‚¾ãƒ, named after François l'Olonnais) is a swordsman who uses up to three swords simultaneously, holding one in each hand and a third in his mouth.[ch. 3, 5, 28] To fulfill a promise to Kuina, his deceased childhood rival, he aims to replace "Hawk Eye" Mihawk as the world's greatest swordsman.[ch. 5, 50] Traveling the seas in search of Mihawk and making a living as a bounty hunter, he becomes infamously known as "Pirate Hunter" Zoro (海賊狩りã®ã‚¾ãƒ, Kaizoku-Gari no Zoro). Eventually, he comes into conflict with Helmeppo. To keep harm from innocent civilians, Zoro allows himself to be temporarily incarcerated, while Helmeppo plots to have him killed. Zoro is saved from execution by Luffy in exchange for becoming his first crewman. At that point, Zoro makes it clear that he would turn on his captain if he ever stepped between him and his dream.[ch. 2â€"6] However, Zoro grows fond of his crew and after several defeats in their defense, his priorities change and he convinces Mihawk to take him for a student.[ch. 51f., 485, 597] In the anime television series, his voice actor is Kazuya Nakai. In the 4Kids English adaptation, his name is spelled Roronoa Zolo, and he is voiced by Marc Diraison. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Christopher R. Sabat.
Nami
Adopted and raised by Navy seaman turned tangerine farmer Bellemere, Nami (ナミ) and her older sister Nojiko, have to witness their mother being murdered by the infamous Arlong, whose pirate gang occupies their island and extracts tribute from the population. Striking a deal with him, Nami, still a child but already an accomplished cartographer who dreams of drawing a complete map of the world, joins the pirates, hoping to eventually buy freedom for her village. Growing up as a pirate-hating pirate, drawing maps for Arlong and stealing treasure from other pirates, Nami becomes an excellent burglar, pickpocket and navigator with an exceptional ability to forecast weather.[ch. 77, 95, 130] After Arlong betrays her, and he and his gang are defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates, Nami joins the latter in pursuit of her dream and acquires infamy herself as "Cat Burglar" Nami (æ³¥æ£'猫ã®ãƒŠãƒŸ, D orobÅ Neko no Nami).[ch. 94f., 435]
In the Japanese anime television series, Nami is voiced by Akemi Okamura, In the 4Kids English adaptation, she is voiced by Kerry Williams. In the Funimation English adaptation, her voice is provided by Luci Christian.
Usopp
During his early childhood, Usopp (ウソップ, Usoppu) is abandoned by his father, Yasopp, who leaves to join the Red-Haired Pirates. Then, as Banchina (ãƒãƒ³ã‚ーナ, BankÄ«na), his mother, falls ill, Usopp starts telling tall tales, expressing his hope that his father would return and take them out to sea. Even after his mother dies, Usopp does not blame his father for leaving, but strives to become a great pirate himself, despite his cowardly disposition.[ch. 25, 41] He is a gifted inventor, faster than the speed of light itself, painter and sculptor.[ch. 42, 106, 190] In combat, he primarily relies on slingshots to fire various kinds of ammunition with great precision.[ch. 332] Later on in the series, he achieves Observation Haki, while defending his captain. Eventually, he achieves notoriety under his alter-ego "Sniper King th e King of Snipers" (ç‹™æ'ƒã®çŽ‹æ§˜ãã'ã‚ング, Sogeki no ÅŒ-sama Sogekingu), a hero sniper wearing a golden mask and cape. Later on the series he is known as "God" Ussop [ch. 435] In the anime series, his voice actor is Kappei Yamaguchi. Jason Griffith and Sonny Strait provide his voice in the 4Kids and Funimation English adaptations, respectively.
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. 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 downright annoying at times."
Vinsmoke Sanji
While serving as an apprentice cook on a passenger ship, nine-year-old Vinsmoke Sanji (ヴィンスモーク・サンジ, VinsumÅku Sanji) stands up to a boarding party of pirates led by the infamous "Red Foot" Zeff (赫足ã®ã‚¼ãƒ•, Aka-Ashi no Zefu). During the encounter, Sanji is swept into the sea by a massive wave, but Zeff jumps after him because of their common dream of finding the All Blue (オールブルー, ÅŒru BurÅ«), a legendary sea, containing every kind of fish in the world. While castaway together, the pirate saves Sanji's life yet again by giving him their entire food. After their eventual rescue, Sanji stays with Zeff for several years and helps him build a floating restaurant, the Baratie (ãƒãƒ©ãƒ†ã‚£ã‚¨). Zeff in turn makes him a first rate cook and teaches him his kick-based fighting style.[ch. 56â€"59] Mirroring Zeff, Sanji will never refuse a starving person a meal, and in fighting only uses his legs, so as to protect the hands he needs to cook.[ch. 48, 370] He also develops an unusual weakness for women, and makes a principle of never harming one, even if it means his death.[ch. 403] Eventually, he becomes infamous under the name of "Black Leg" Sanji (é»'è„šã®ã‚µãƒ³ã‚¸, Kuro Ashi no Sanji),[ch. 435] and while training for a period of two years in Emporio Ivankov's Kamabakka Queendom (カマãƒãƒƒã‚«çŽ‹å›½, Kamabakka ÅŒkoku), develops the Sky Walk (
Tony Tony Chopper
Tony Tony Chopper (トニートニー・ãƒãƒ§ãƒƒãƒ'ー, TonÄ« TonÄ« ChoppÄ) is a doctor and a blue-nosed reindeer. The power of the Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit (ãƒ'トãƒ'トã®å®Ÿ, Hito Hito no Mi) provides him with the ability to transform into a reindeer or a reindeer hybrid.[ch. 140] A self-developed drug he calls Rumble Ball (ランブル・ボール, Ranburu BÅru) enables Chopper to perform even more transformations.[ch. 149] When complimented, Chopper acts really sad while either yelling at the animal who complimented him to stop trying to make him happy, or that Chopper is not very happy.[ch. 140] His voice actress is Ikue ÅŒtani. In the 4Kids and Funimation English adaptations, his voice is supplied by Lisa Ortiz and Brina Palencia, respectively.
When creating Chopper, Oda wanted a mascot who is both cute and very weak. 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. With Chopper's back story, Oda wanted to illustrate that one need not be blood-related to be considered family.
Nico Robin
Growing up in Ohara (オãƒãƒ©), home of the world's oldest and largest library, Nico Robin (ニコ・ãƒãƒ"ン, Niko Robin) becomes an archaeologist at the age of eight.[ch. 218,391f.] At some point she gains the power of the Paramecia-type Flower-Flower Fruit (ãƒãƒŠãƒãƒŠã®å®Ÿ, Hana Hana no Mi), which allows her to have temporary copies of parts of her body, including her eyes and ears, spring up on surfaces near her.[ch. 170] Behind the backs of her teachers, she acquires from them the outlawed knowledge of how to translate the ancient stones called Ponegliffs (
Franky
The son of pirate parents who abandon him at age ten, Cutty Flam (カティ・フラム, Kati Furamu), nicknamed Franky (フランã‚ー, FurankÄ«), is taken in as an apprentice by a shipwright who secretly holds the plans for a devastating ancient weapon.[ch. 344, 354, 427] Franky's recklessness eventually provides an opportunity to World Government agents seeking these plans.[ch. 356] Attempting to rescue his master, Franky suffers severe injuries and only survives by rebuilding parts of his body using pieces of scrap metal, turning himself into a cola-powered cyborg with super-human strength.[ch. 336, 339, 352, 357f.] After gaining notoriety as "Cyborg" Franky (サイボーグ フランã‚ー, SaibÅgu FurankÄ«) and to fulfill his dream of sailing a ship he built around the wor ld, he constructs the Thousand Sunny, a brigantine-rigged sloop-of-war, for the Straw Hat Pirates and joins the crew.[ch. 435â€"437] In the anime television series, his voice actor is Kazuki Yao. Patrick Seitz provides his voice in the Funimation English adaptation.
Brook
Already a pirate before the time of Roger, "Humming" Brook (ブルック, Burukku) first enters the Grand Line as vice-captain of the music-themed Rumbar Pirates. Leaving their pet, the infant whale Laboon, behind at Reverse Mountain, they promise to return after sailing around the world.[ch. 487] Instead, they are annihilated, with one exception. The power of the Paramecia-type Revive-Revive Fruit (ヨミヨミã®å®Ÿ, Yomi Yomi no Mi) allows "Dead Bones" Brook to rise again and live a second life as a skeleton.[ch. 443] Fifty years later, Brook's goal is still to fulfill his late crew's promise and to that end joins the Straw Hat Pirates.[ch. 459][citation needed] Brook is an excellent musician, who says that he can play any instrument, although he is usually seen playing the violin.[ch. 486] He can even influence people with his music to the point of making them fall asleep.[ch. 454] While separated from the other Straw Hats, and incognito as "Soul King" Brook, he gains world fame, filling concert halls with fans.[ch. 600] He is also a skilled fencer, who uses a shikomizue (a Japanese cane sword) in battle.[citation needed] His reduced weight allows him to jump extraordinarily high and to run across water.[ch. 443, 493] Eventually, he learns how to use his devil fruit ability to leave his skeleton body and explore his surroundings as a disembodied soul.[citation needed] He is voiced by ChÅ. Ian Sinclair provides his voice in the Funimation English adaptation. The idea of a skeleton musician was first conceived by Oda in 2000, about the time of Laboon's introduction and more than half a decade before the first appearance of Brook.
Other groups and organizations
Alabasta Kingdom
The Alabasta Kingdom (アラãƒã‚¹ã‚¿çŽ‹å›½, Arabasuta Oukoku) is a desert climate island in the Grand Line ruled by Nefeltari Vivi's father, Nefeltari Cobra.[citation needed] The nation's army, the Alabasta Royal Guard, is commanded by Igaram (イガラム, Igaramu), a man who fights with a saxophone that shoots bullets when played,[citation needed] and guns hidden in his hair that fire when he pulls his neck tie.[citation needed] Next in line after Igaram are Chaka and Pell, dubbed the strongest warrior of Alabasta. Other inhabitants of Alabasta include Vivi's childhood friend and later rebel leader Koza and his father Toh-Toh. The Straw Hats are welcomed here thanks to their help saving the kingdom.
Arlong Pirates
The Arlong Pirates (アーãƒãƒ³ä¸€å'³, Ä€ron Ichimi) are a pirate crew consisting mostly of fishmen led by Arlong and several officers: Kuroobi, a manta ray fishman who uses "Fishman Karate", and Choo, a Japanese whiting fishman, who spits water as if firing bullets, as well as Hatchan and Nami, who leaves the crew following its defeat at the hands of the Straw Hat Pirates.[ch. 69, 75, 93f.]
Baroque Works
Baroque Works (ãƒãƒãƒƒã‚¯ãƒ»ãƒ¯ãƒ¼ã‚¯ã‚¹, Barokku WÄkusu) is a secret organization of more than two thousand members aimed at staging a coup d'état in the Alabasta Kingdom. Using code names, Mr. 0 and Ms. All-Sunday serve as the organization's president and vice-president respectively. Taking orders directly from them are thirteen male agents, who use the code names Mr. 1 through Mr. 13, and their female partners, who use code names taken from days of the week or holidays and happy events.[ch. 161f.] The agents Mr. 1 through Mr. 5 and their partners are called Officer Agents and entrusted with only the most important of missions.[ch. 155] Daz Bones (ダズ・ボーãƒã‚¹, Dazu BÅnesu), whose body possesses the qualities of bladed steel, and Pola (ãƒãƒ¼ãƒ©, PÅra), whose body can grow sp ikes, work together as Mr. 1 and Ms. Doublefinger (ミス・ダブルフィンガー, Misu DaburufingÄ, named after New Year's Day)[ch. 190, 533] Mr. 2 Bon Clay, being a drag queen, serves as his own partner.[ch. 155, 161f.] Mr. 3 works with Ms. Golden Week (ミス・ゴールデンウィーク, Misu GÅruden WÄ«ku, named after the Japanese Golden Week), an artist who can manipulate emotions using paint.[ch. 124, 161] Mr. 4, who fights using a four-ton baseball bat, works with Ms. Merry Christmas (ミス・メリークリスマス, Misu MerÄ« Kurisumasu), who can transform into a mole or mole-human hybrid.[ch. 160, 183] Mr. 5 can cause explosions with any part of his body, including his mucus and breath. His partner, Ms. Valentine (ミス・ãƒãƒ¬ã ƒ³ã‚¿ã‚¤ãƒ³, Misu Barentain), can change her weight at will.[ch. 111f., 124]
Bellamy Pirates
The Bellamy Pirates (ベラミー海賊団, BeramÄ« Kaizokudan) is a pirate crew originated from the North Blue, and allies with the Donquixote Pirates. The captain of the crew is Bellamy "the Hyena" (ãƒã‚¤ã‚¨ãƒŠã®ãƒ™ãƒ©ãƒŸãƒ¼, Haiena no BeramÄ«, named after Samuel Bellamy), a blonde-haired man with the power of the Paramecia-type Boing-Boing Fruit (ãƒãƒãƒãƒã®å®Ÿ, Bane Bane no Mi), which allows him to turn his legs into springs to bounce off surfaces and gain momentum for his attacks.[ch. 230f.] After his defeat at the hands of Luffy, Doflamingo dismisses Bellamy, who later becomes a fighter in Dressrosa. The first mate of the crew is "Big Knife" Sarquiss (サーã‚ース, SÄkÄ«su, alt. "Sarkies"), a blue-haired bespectacled man.[ch. 2 23] Other crew members include Lily,[ch. 223] Ross, the navigator Eddy, the chef Hewitt, the sniper Rivers, Mani, and the doctor Muret.
Blackbeard Pirates
The Blackbeard Pirates (é»'ã²ã'海賊団, Kurohige Kaizokudan) are a group of very powerful pirates led by Blackbeard. Initially, his crew consists of the marksman Van Ogre (ヴァン･オーガー, Van ÅŒgÄ); Jesus Burgess (ジーザス･ãƒãƒ¼ã‚¸ã‚§ã‚¹, JÄ«zasu BÄjesu), the crew's helmsman who possesses immense physical strength; the exiled policeman Laffitte (ラフィット, Rafitto, a name shared by well-known early 19th century pirates Pierre and Jean Lafitte); and the sickly physician Doc Q (ドクQ, Doku KyÅ«),[ch. 234] with his equally sickly horse Strongheart (ストãƒãƒ³ã‚¬ãƒ¼, SutorongÄ).[ch. 223] Later Blac kbeard recruits a number of prisoners from Impel Down: San Juan Wolf (サンファン・ウルフ, Sanfan Urufu), Vasco Shot (ãƒã‚¹ã‚³ãƒ»ã‚·ãƒ§ãƒƒãƒˆ, Basuko Shotto), Catarina Devon (カタリーナ・デボン, KatarÄ«na Debon), and Avalo Pizarro (ã‚¢ãƒãƒãƒ»ãƒ"サãƒ, Abaro Pisaro), as well as the prison's deposed chief jailer, Shiliew (シリュウ, ShiryÅ«).[ch. 576]
Black Cat Pirates
The Black Cat Pirates are a cat-themed crew of pirates led by Captain Kuro (クãƒ, Kuro, lit. "Black"), nicknamed Kuro the "Thousand Plans" (百計ã®ã‚¯ãƒ, Hyakkei no Kuro), who is known for his elaborate plans.[ch. 26] Desiring to leave behind his identity and to escape the pirates' lifestyle of always being on the run,[ch. 37] he becomes butler to Kaya, a childhood friend of Usopp.[citation needed] He considers his crew as nothing but pawns to carry out his plans and, if he so pleases, to die for him.[ch. 38] Kuro fights using a pair of gloves, equipped with very long straight, 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] Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network p raised Kuro as being "both unspeakably cool and utterly vile". Other members of the crew include Jango, and the Meowban Brothers, Siam (シャム, Shamu) and Butchie (ブãƒ, Buchi).
Buggy's Band of Pirates
Buggy's Band of Pirates (ãƒã‚®ãƒ¼æµ·è³Šå›£, BagÄ« Kaizokudan) are a circus-themed group of pirates led by Buggy the Clown, one of the Seven Warlords after the 2-year timeskip. His second in command is the beast tamer Mohji (モージ, MÅji), who is usually accompanied by his pet lion Richie (リッãƒãƒ¼, RichÄ«).[ch. 12] Third in line is the acrobat Cabaji (ã‚«ãƒã‚¸, Kabaji).[ch. 15] Following Buggy's escape from Impel Down, the Buggy Pirates are joined by some of his fellow escapees,[ch. 593] and from early on, the group is accompanied by Alvida (アルãƒ"ダ, Arubida, named after the Scandinavian pirate Awilda), a pirate who is out to make Luffy "he r man".[ch. 50, 98]
CP9
Cipher Pol Number 9 (サイファーãƒãƒ¼ãƒ«ãƒŠãƒ³ãƒãƒ¼ãƒŠã‚¤ãƒ³, SaifÄ PÅru NanbÄ Nain), abbreviated as CP9 (シーãƒ"ーナイン, ShÄ« PÄ« Nain), is the secret, ninth unit of the World Government's intelligence agency Cipher Pol based at Enies Lobby.[ch. 346] Specializing in assassination,[ch. 382] they utilize a weapon-themed martial art called the Six Powers (å…å¼, Rokushiki).[ch. 347] The group is commanded by Spandam (スãƒ'ンダム, Supandamu), the self-centered son of the group's previous leader Spandine (スãƒ'ンダイン, Supandain) who is obsessed of moving up in the World Government.[ch. 358][ch. 391][ch. 392] Tho ugh extremely weak compared to his subordinates, Spandam carries the sword Funkfreed (ファンクフリード, Fanku FurÄ«do) which is capable of transforming into an elephant or an elephant-sword hybrid.[ch. 379][ch. 400] Next in command is Rob Lucci (ãƒãƒ–･ルッãƒ, Robu Rutchi), a man known for ruthlessly and mercilessly enforcing the "justice" of the World Government.[ch. 422] He can transform into a leopard or leopard-human hybrid and is always accompanied by his pigeon, Hattori (ãƒãƒƒãƒˆãƒª).[ch. 327, 349] Despite their failure at Enies Lobby to get Nico Robin to the Gates of Justice, Spandam hospitalized and Lucci defeated by Luffy, the two members are eventually promoted to Cipher Pol Number 0 (サイファーãƒãƒ¼ãƒ«ãƒŠãƒ³ãƒãƒ¼ã‚»ãƒ, SaifÄ PÅru NanbÄ Sero), abbreviated as CP0 (シーãƒ"ーセãƒ, ShÄ« PÄ« Sero), the World Government's elite enforcement unit.
Other Devil-Fruit using members of CP9 include the skilled giraffe-human Zoan swordsman Kaku (カク, Kaku) [ch. 401], the deceptive wolf-human Zoan martial artist Jabra (ジャブラ, Jabura)[ch. 413f.], Blueno (ブルーノ, BurÅ«no) who travels great distances with manifested "air doors"[ch. 374], and Califa (カリファ, Karifa) whose "strength-cleaning" bubbles that turn a person into a slippery mannequin. Its other two members are Kumadori (クマドリ), a man who resembles a kabuki actor and uses an ability called "Life Return" to control every cell in his body[ch. 406], and FukurÅ (フクãƒã‚¦), an owl-shaped man with a zipper acro ss his mouth which has to be open in order for him to speak.[ch. 375] [ch. 408]. CP9 also had a new member in Nero (ãƒãƒ), a man with weasel whiskers who had not fully mastered all the Rokushiki skills and was killed by Lucci for his failure.[ch. 257]
Dressrosa
Dressrosa (ドレスãƒãƒ¼ã‚¶, DoresurÅza) is a kingdom within the New World.
Initially, the kingdom is ruled by the Riku Family (リク一æ—, Riku Ichizoku), led by Riku Dold III (リク・ドルド3世, Riku Dorudo Sansei). He has two daughters: Viola (ヴィオラ, Viora), whose ability allows her to see through everything and read the minds of others; and Scarlett (スカーレット, SukÄretto), who marries Kyros (ã‚ュãƒã‚¹, Kyurosu), the best fighter of Dressrosa, and has a daughter, Rebecca (レベッカ, Rebekka). Years later Donquixote Doflamingo stages a mutiny and dethrones King Dold.
Other inhabitants include Tank Lepanto (タンク・レãƒ'ント, Tanku Repanto), the former commander of Dressrosa's Self-Defense Army; and Gatz (ギャッツ, Gyattsu), the announcer at the Corrida Colosseum.
Don Quixote Pirates
The Don Quixote Pirates (ドンã‚ホーテ海賊団, DonkihÅte Kaizoku-dan), or Don Quixote Family (ドンã‚ホーテファミリー, DonkihÅte FamirÄ«), are a pirate crew led by Don Quixote Doflamingo.[ch. 762] The crew is divided into three groups that are each led by one of the top three officers.[ch. 732]
Trébol's Army is led by Trébol (トレーボル, TorÄ"boru), a man who can turn into an adhesive and highly sticky liquid. It is formed by Sugar (シュガー, ShugÄ), a girl who can turn people into toys; Jora (ジョーラ, JÅra), a woman who transforms things into modern art; and Violet, who possess the ability to see through everything and read other's minds, she is also the princess of Dressrosa Viola.
Diamante's Army is led by Diamante (ディアマンテ, Diamante), whose ability allows him to flatten, reform and fold anything while still retaining its original characteristics. It is formed by Lao G (ラオ・G, Rao JÄ«), an old skilled martial artist; Machvise (マッãƒãƒã‚¤ã‚¹, Mahhabaisu), a strong man who can change his weight; Senor Pink (セニョール・ãƒ"ンク, SenyÅru Pinku), a man who can swim on the ground or through walls; and Dellinger (デリンジャー, DerinjÄ), a boy who possesses both human and Fighter Fish men genes and fights with kicks.
Pica's Army is led by Pica (ãƒ"ーカ, PÄ«ka), who can absorb, manipulate and merge with stone. It is formed by Baby 5 (ベãƒ"ー5, BebÄ« Faibu), a girl who can change any part of her body into any kind of weapon; Buffalo (ãƒãƒƒãƒ•ã‚¡ãƒãƒ¼, BaffarÅ), whose ability allows him to turn into a rotating man; and Gladius (グラディウス, Guradiusu), a man who can make his own body or any inorganic object he touches rupture and explode.
Other crew members are Caesar Clown, Bellamy, Monet and Vergo (ヴェルゴ, Verugo).
Inhabitants of Fishman Island
Lying on the ocean floor halfway through the Grand Line, Fishman Island is inhabited primarily by fishmen (éšäºº, gyojin) and merefolk (人éš, ningyo).[citation needed] The average fishman has ten times the strength of a human, can breathe underwater, and swim very fast.[ch. 70f., 495]
Four Emperors
The most powerful pirates in the New World are referred to as the Four Emperors (四皇, YonkÅ). Initially the group consists of Shanks, Whitebeard, Kaido (カイドウ, KaidÅ), and Big Mom (ãƒ"ッグ・マム, Biggu Mamu), forming a precarious balance of power with The Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Navy Headquarters that keeps the world at peace until Blackbeard's capture of Ace results in war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the World Government, and Whitebeard's death.[ch. 432, 483, 576, 581] Two years later, Blackbeard is considered to have assumed Whitebeard's position.[ch. 650]
Foxy Pirates
The Foxy Pirates (フォクシー海賊団, FokushÄ« Kaizokudan) are a crew of pirates specializing in a pirate game known as the "Davy Back Fight" wherein pirate crews can win crewmen from their opponents.[ch. 306] The crew is led by Foxy (フォクシー, FokushÄ«), nicknamed "Silver Fox" (銀ギツãƒ, Gin Gitsune), a cheater and trickster.[ch. 307] Though he acts supremely confident most of the time, he is extremely sensitive to insults or criticism.[ch. 306] Having eaten the Slow-Slow Fruit (ノãƒãƒŽãƒã®å®Ÿ, Noro Noro no Mi), Foxy can 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] Other memb ers of Foxy's numerous crew include Porche, the crew's idol, and Hamburg, who occasionally serves as Foxy's mount.
God's Army
God's Army (神ã®è»å›£, Kami no Gundan) is the personal army of Eneru, consisting of himself, Kami's Vassals: Satori, Gedatsu, Shura, and Ohm, and the fifty Enforcers, led by Enforcer Commander Yama.[ch. 246, 254, 257] In combat, the Vassals and Enforcers rely heavily on various types of dials. The Vassals and Eneru, additionally, are skilled users of the Color of Observation Haki, which they refer to as Mantra.[ch. 257, 597]
Impel Down
Impel Down (インペルダウン, Inperu Daun) is one of three main locations of the World Government and the world's greatest prison.[ch. 525] Chief Warden of Impel Down is Magellan (マゼラン, Mazeran), a man with the ability of the Paramecia-type Venom-Venom Fruit (ドクドクã®å®Ÿ, Doku Doku no Mi), which allows him to generate and manipulate poison as well as making him immune to any type of poison. His ability does not, however, spare him from diarrhea caused by poisoned food. As a result, he spends about ten hours per day in the bathroom relieving himself.[ch. 528] Second in charge of Impel Down is the exceedingly ambitious Vice Chief Warden Hannyabal (ãƒãƒ³ãƒ‹ãƒ£ãƒãƒ«, Hannyabaru).[ch. 526] He often shows off how tough he is to the prisoners, which earns him admiration amongst the guards.[ch. 536] However, he cares more about his own position than the security of the prison.[ch. 535] His weapon of choice is a double bladed naginata.[ch. 543] Below Hannyabal stand the Chief Guards Sadie (サディ, Sadi) and Saldeath (サルデス, Sarudesu). Sadie is a very sadistic woman who uses a thin, torturing whip in battle.[ch. 543] Saldeath wields a trident, which also functions as a flute to direct his subordinates, the Blugori, blue, legless creatures resembling gorillas.[ch. 528, 543]
Krieg Pirates
The Krieg Pirates are a pirate crew led by Don Krieg (
Kuja
The Kuja (ä¹è›‡) are a tribe of women living on Amazon Lily (アマゾン・リリー, Amazon RirÄ«), a China-inspired island, where men are forbidden.[ch. 514f., 535] The island is ruled by Boa Hancock, who also captains a group of pirates made up of the strongest fighters of the Kuja, including her two younger sisters who possess the Zoan-type abilities of the Snake-Snake Fruit (ヘãƒ"ヘãƒ"ã®å®Ÿ, Hebi Hebi no Mi), allowing the middle sister, Boa Sandersonia (ボア・サンダーソニア, Boa SandÄsonia), to transform into an anaconda or anaconda-human hybrid, and the youngest sister, Boa Marigold (ボア・マリーゴールド, Boa MarÄ«gÅrudo), to turn into a cobra or cobra-human hybrid.[ch. 519]< /sup>
Mink Tribe
Mink Tribe (ミンクæ—, Minku Zoku) are a tribe of various animals living on a gigantic elephant named "Zunisha" as the island is known as "Zou". The city of the Mink Tribe is known as Mokomo Dukedom. The Mokomo Dukedom is led by Inuarashi (イヌアラシ) who leads the Mink Tribe from dusk to dawn, and Nekomamushi (ãƒã‚³ãƒžãƒ ã‚·) who leads Mink Tribe from dawn to dusk. The Mink Tribe is loyal to the Wano Country as they shared unbreakable bonds since their ancestors. The red colored Poneglyph is first discovered belongs to the Mink Tribe, which proves to be a very useful information to find Raftel.
The Navy (æµ·è», Kaigun), translated as the "Marines" in FUNimation's English dub, are a maritime force under the command of the World Government. Currently the position of fleet admiral, who is the leader of the organization, is occupied by Akainu. The greatest forces are the three admirals, which are currently Kizaru, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu. The corrupted Commander Ax-Hand Morgan (father of Helmeppo) is the first high ranking commander of the Navy depicted in the series until stripped of his status when defeated by Luffy.
New Fishman Pirates
The New Fishman Pirates (æ–°éšäººæµ·è³Šå›£, Shin-Gyojin Kaizoku-dan) are a pirate group of fishmen-supremacists led by the great white shark-fishman Hody Jones (ホーディ・ジョーンズ, HÅdi JÅnzu).[ch. 631] Hody is responsible for assassinating Otohime, the queen of Fishman Island. The pirates eventually make a pact with Vander Decken IX (ãƒãƒ³ãƒ€ãƒ¼ãƒ»ãƒ‡ãƒƒã‚±ãƒ³ä¹ä¸–, BandÄ Dekken KyÅ«sei), another fishman pirate with the power of the Paramecia-type Target-Target Fruit (マトマトã®å®Ÿ, Mato-Mato no Mi) to lock on any target at will, so long as he touches the target first, to plot the complete destruction of Fishman Island by initiating a coup d'etat. Jones broadcasts a message to the island, announcing that he will execute its c urrent ruler Neptune to take over the kingdom, and then kill the Straw Hat Pirates. However, Luffy eventually teams up with Jimbei, to launch a combined assault on the pirates â€" defeating them and saving Fishman Island.
Punk Hazard people
Punk Hazard (ãƒ'ンクãƒã‚¶ãƒ¼ãƒ‰å³¶, Panku HazÄdo-tÅ) is an island half of which is hot and the other half is cold, because Akainu and Aokiji fought in that place for the post of fleet admiral. On the island lives Caesar Clown, and his henchmen have aspects of mythological creatures like centaurs and satyrs, because Trafalgar Law gave them animal parts. Next in line after Caesar is Monet (モãƒ, Mone), a harpy-like girl with the ability to transform into snow. The leader of the army of centaurs is Brownbeard (茶ã²ã', Chahige), a pirate who has crocodile legs added by Law.
The island is also inhabited by children who are kidnapped by Caesar, which he uses for his experiments.
Red-Haired Pirates
The Red-Haired Pirates (赤髪海賊団, Akagami Kaizokudan) are a group of pirates led by "Red-Haired" Shanks. Other members include Ben Beckman (ベン・ベックマン, Ben Bekkuman), the first mate; Lucky Roux (ラッã‚ー・ルウ, RakkÄ« Ruu), a large man often seen eating; and Yasopp (ヤソップ, Yasoppu), a skilled sniper and father of Usopp.
Revolutionary Army
The "Revolutionary Army" (é©å'½è», 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. The organization is led by the world's most wanted man, Monkey D. Dragon (モンã‚ー・D・ドラゴン, MonkÄ« DÄ« Doragon), who 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] Next in command after Dragon is Sabo (サボ, Sabo), Luffy's brother. Koala (コアラ, Koara) is the Substitute Fishman Karate Instructor of the army.
Other revolutionaries are Dragon's comrade Emporio Ivankov (エンãƒãƒªã‚ªãƒ»ã‚¤ãƒ¯ãƒ³ã‚³ãƒ•, Enporio Iwankofu), nicknamed "Miracle Person" (奇跡ã®äºº, Kiseki no Hito), who is the queen of the drag queen (ãŠé‡œ, okama) kingdom Kamabakka (カマãƒãƒƒã‚«), and can inject hormones into a person's body by making his finger nails into syringes, creating various effects like increased healing abilities, increased vigor, or changing the person's gender[ch. 537â€"539]; Inazuma (イナズマ),[ch. 539], who can turn his hands into giant scissors capable of cutting and deforming almost anything as if it were paper[ch. 540]; and Bartholomew Kuma.[citation needed]
Seven Warlords of the Sea
The Seven Warlords of the Sea (王下七æ¦æµ·, ÅŒka Shichibukai) are a group of up to seven powerful pirates sanctioned by the World Government. They hand over a fraction of their loot to the Government. The Government's idea behind this is to use powerful pirates to fight all the lesser ones. Other pirates consider the Warlords to be "government dogs".[ch. 69] For their allegiance, the World Government pardons these pirates for their crimes and removes the bounties from their heads.[ch. 342] The Seven Warlords are loosely based on the European privateers, government endorsed pirates considered heroes in their homeland and pillagers in others.[ch. 260] Initially, the group's members are Dracule Mihawk, Crocodile, Gecko Moriah, Jimbei, Boa Hancock, Donquixote Doflamingo, and Bartholomew Kuma.[ch. 69, 113, 234, 455, 516] Following the exposure of Baroque Works, Cr ocodile is replaced by Blackbeard, who leaves the group again shortly thereafter, along with Jimbei, who resigns to side with Whitebeard against the World Government, and Moriah, who is discarded by the World Government and only narrowly escapes an assassination attempt.[ch. 474, 557, 576, 581, 595] The three open spots are eventually filled by Trafalgar Law, Buggy the Clown,[ch. 700] and Edward Weevil[ch. 802]. After Doflamingo's actions in Dressrosa are exposed, Law and Doflamingo are removed by the World Government.
Inhabitants of Skypiea
Skypiea (スカイãƒ"ã‚¢, Sukaipia) is a land located in the sky above the Grand Line, consisting of Angel Island (エンジェル島, Enjeru TÅ), one of several solid clouds, and Upper Yard, a lost part of the Grand Line island Jaya, believed by most to have sunk into the ocean. Skypiea is inhabitited by the original inhabitants of Angel Island, including Gan Fall, Pagaya, his daughter Conis (コニス, Konisu) and their pet, the "cloud fox" Suu (スー, SÅ«).[citation needed] Also living in Skypiea the Shandorians, the original inhabitants of Jaya led by Wyper (ワイãƒ'ー, WaipÄ), an extremely violent man who is initially distrustful of outsiders. With the exception of Gan Fall, mos t of the inhabitants of Skypiea are shown to have bird-like wings on their back.
Sun Pirates
The Sun Pirates are a band of pirates consisting of fishmen and mermen, led by Fisher Tiger (フィッシャー・タイガー, FisshÄ TaigÄ), and later by Jimbei. They attack any pirate ship they see, but regardless of whoever is on it, they never directly kill. Their Sun insignia was created to cover up the mark of the Celestial Dragon's slave, "Hoof of the Soaring Dragon", since Tiger Fisher bore the mark due to being a slave. But he had escaped the World Nobles and during his escape he freed other mermen/fishmen and Boa Hancock and her two sisters. With the Sun insignia the World Government was unable to claim the slaves due to mass confusion if they were Sun Pirates or not.[ch. 620] Other members include Arlong, Aladdin, Macro, Choo, Kuroobi and Hatchan. The group eventually disbands when Jimbei joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Thriller Bark crew
The crew of the island-sized ship Thriller Bark (スリラーãƒãƒ¼ã‚¯, SurirÄ BÄku), captained by Gecko Moriah, consists of mostly zombies, numbering in the hundreds, created from corpses â€" patched up by Moriah's subordinate, the medical genius Hogback (ホグãƒãƒƒã‚¯, Hogubakku) â€" given unlife in the form of shadows stolen using Moriah's devil fruit ability.[ch. 446, 449, 455] Placed in charge of the zombies are Moriah's other subordinates, "Graveyard" Absalom (アブサãƒãƒ , Abusaromu), a man augmented by Hogback with various animal parts and capable of turning himself and anything he touches invisible, and "Ghost Princess" Perona (ペãƒãƒ¼ãƒŠ, PerÅna), a woman who can create ghosts with various abilities.[ch. 449, 461, 464f.]
Among the zombies created by Hogback and Moriah are Victoria Cindry (ãƒ"クトリア･シンドリー, Bikutoria ShindorÄ«), a former famous stage actress whom Dr. Hogback was in love with; Ryuma (リューマ, RyÅ«ma), a samurai from the Wano Country; Lola (ãƒãƒ¼ãƒ©, RÅra), a warthog-like zombie in love with Absalom; and Oars (オーズ, ÅŒzu), a giant formerly feared by all.
Wano Country
The Wano Country (ワノ国, Wano Kuni) is a nation in the New World. It is a country not affiliated with the World Government. Wano Country has its own warriors, the samurai, who are swordsmen so strong that not even the Marines go near them. It was first mentioned by Hogback, as Ryuma was from there. Aside from Ryuma, the only other known residents are Kin'emon of Foxfire (ç‹ç«ã®éŒ¦ãˆã‚‚ã‚", Kitsune-bi no Kin'emon) and his son Momonosuke (モモã®åŠ©, Momonosuke), who met the Straw Hat Pirates in Punk Hazard, and temporary accompanied them on their journey. Other known samurai is Kanjuro (カンå郎, KanjÅ«rÅ), Kin'emon's friend, who was kidnapped by the Donquixote Pirates.
Wapol Pirates
The Wapol Pirates (ワãƒãƒ«æµ·è³Šå›£, Waporu Kaizokudan) is a pirate crew led by Wapol, the former King of Drum Island. He ate the Paramecia-type Munch-Munch Fruit (ãƒã‚¯ãƒã‚¯ã®å®Ÿ, Baku Baku no Mi) which allows him to eat virtually anything and take on its properties. His crew mostly consists of his former army. His closest underlings are Chess, who is a skilled archer and Kuromarimo, whose fighting style revolves around throwing parts of his afro hair-cut.
Whitebeard Pirates
The Whitebeard Pirates (白ã²ã'海賊団, Shirohige Kaizokudan) are a group of pirates led by Whitebeard and sixteen division commanders, each in charge of one hundred men. Members of the Whitebeard Pirates include the first division commander "Phoenix" Marco (ä¸æ»é³¥ã®ãƒžãƒ«ã‚³, FushichÅ no Maruko), who can transform into a phoenix or phoenix-human hybrid and is a skilled user of Haki,[ch. 434, 554] the second division commander "Fire Fist" Ace,[ch. 157] the third division commander "Diamond" Jozu (ダイヤモンド・ジョズ, Daiyamondo Jozu), who can turn parts of his body into diamond,[ch. 553] and Blackbeard who leaves and starts his own crew after murdering the fourth division commander Thatch (サッãƒ, Satchi).[ch. 440]
World Government
The World Government (世界æ"¿åºœ, Sekai Seifu) is a globally operating organization, affiliated with over 170 countries from around the world.[ch. 398] It is administered by a council of five older men known as the Five Elders (äº"è€æ˜Ÿ, GorÅsei).[ch. 233] Eight centuries after its foundation by a group of twenty kings, their descendants, the World Nobles (世界貴æ—, Sekai Kizoku), also known as the Celestial Dragons (天竜人, TenryÅ«bito), live luxurious lives and abuse their power.[ch. 498]
Other characters
Akainu
Sakazuki (サカズã‚), better known as Admiral Akainu (赤犬, lit. "Red Dog"), is a ruthless naval officer with the ability of the Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit (マグマグã®å®Ÿ, Magu Magu no Mi), which allows him to control, create, or transform into magma.[ch. 397, 573, 610] After Sengoku retires, Akainu wins the position of Fleet Admiral in a duel against Aokiji.[ch. 650] His appearance is modeled after Bunta Sugawara.[ch. 558] He is voiced at first by Michio Nakao, later by Fumihiko Tachiki. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Andrew Love.
Aokiji
Kuzan (クザン), better known as Admiral Aokiji (é'雉, lit. "Blue Pheasant"), is a lazy naval officer with the ability of the Logia-type Chilly-Chilly Fruit (ãƒ'エãƒ'エã®å®Ÿ, Hie Hie no Mi), which allows him to freeze objects, to transform into it or to create it.[ch. 319f., 393] Upon his retirement, Sengoku advocates for Aokiji to succeed him as Fleet Admiral.[ch. 594] Aokiji duels with Akainu for the position, but loses. Not wanting to serve under Akainu, he leaves the Navy. Eventually, he forms an alliance with the Blackbeard Pirates.[ch. 650] Aokiji's appearance is modeled after Yusaku Matsuda.[ch. 558] He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is initially supplied by Bob Carter, later by Jason Douglas.
Arlong
"Saw-Tooth" Arlong (ノコギリã®ã‚¢ãƒ¼ãƒãƒ³, Nokogiri no Ä€ron) is a sawshark fishman and fishmen-supremacist.[ch. 69, 71] Growing up in a rough part of Fishman Island, Arlong becomes captain of the Arlong Pirates, who temporarily merge with other fishmen to form the Sun Pirates.[ch. 621, 624] Arlong's powerful jaws have rapidly re-growing teeth capable of rending stone.[ch. 90] His favorite weapon is the sword-like Shark Saw (ã‚リãƒãƒ, Kiribachi) with its six tooth-shaped blades.[ch. 92] In the original Japanese series, his voice actor is JÅ«rÅta Kosugi. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by David Wills. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Chris Rager.
Bartholomew Kuma
The "Tyrant" (æš´å›, BÅkun), Bartholomew Kuma (ãƒãƒ¼ã‚½ãƒãƒŸãƒ¥ãƒ¼ãƒ»ãã¾, BÄsoromyÅ« Kuma, kuma (熊) meaning bear), is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea; the only one with a reputation for complete obedience to the World Government, when in fact he is an officer of the Revolutionary Army.[ch. 234, 473f., 603] The power of the Paramecia-type Paw-Paw Fruit (ニã‚ュニã‚ュã®å®Ÿ, Nikyu Nikyu no Mi) allows his palms to repel anything, from physical objects such as people or air to abstracts such as pain and fatigue.[ch. 484f.] He can use this ability to safely transport himself or others over long distances.[ch. 514] Kuma is the model for the Pacifista (ãƒ'シフィスタ, Pashifisu ta), a class of experimental cyborgs created by the Government. Their bodies are made of a substance harder than steel and from their mouths they can shoot blasts so powerful, they melt metal.[ch. 485] The other Pacifista look just like Kuma, sharing his towering, bear-like stature, but lack the Paw-Paw Fruit's ability. Instead, they poses the ability to shoot laser beams from their palms.[ch. 508f.] At some point during his gradual conversion into the human weapon "PX-0", Kuma's personality is destroyed, leaving him a programmable fighting machine under the Government's control.[ch. 559f.] In the original Japanese series, he is voiced by Hideyuki Hori. Joel McDonald provides his voice in the Funimation English adaptation.
Blackbeard
Marshall D. Teach (マーシャル・D・ティーãƒ, MÄsharu DÄ« TÄ«chi), better known as Blackbeard (é»'ã²ã', Kurohige), is the captain of the Blackbeard Pirates. As a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, he kills his crew mate Thatch to get hold of the Devil Fruit he has sought for several decades, the Dark-Dark Fruit (ヤミヤミã®å®Ÿ, Yami Yami no Mi). It grants him the ability to create and control gravity fields, which are represented as flowing darkness, as well as the ability to disable the Devil Fruit powers of others, as long as he is touching the person. For betraying Whitebeard's crew and the murder of his crewmate, he is pursued by Ace who eventually confronts him.[ch. 159, 440f.] After defeating Ace and turning him in to the World Government, he is appointed the replacement for Crocodil e as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a position he promptly abuses to expand his crew with prisoners from Impel Down and resigns once he is finished. After killing Whitebeard with the help of his new crew, Blackbeard somehow adds his former captain's Devil Fruit ability to his own and manages to take Whitebeard's place as one of the Four Emperors.[ch. 486, 576f., 650] The character is based on and named after the historical pirate Edward "Blackbeard" Teach.[ch. 474] In the Japanese anime television series, his voice actor is Akio ÅŒtsuka. In its Funimation English adaptation, his voice is first supplied by Cole Brown, but a new voice actor will be cast following the former's passing.
Boa Hancock
Boa Hancock (ボア・ãƒãƒ³ã‚³ãƒƒã‚¯, Boa Hankokku) is a member of the all-female Kuja Tribe from the island of Amazon Lily.[ch. 515f.] Sold to the Celestial Dragons during childhood, she and her sisters are force-fed devil fruits and branded as slaves.[ch. 521] Eventually freed by Fisher Tiger, the three return to their people, where Hancock becomes ruler and is referred to by her subjects as "Snake Princess" (蛇姫, Hebihime).[ch. 516, 521] Leading the Kuja Pirates, Hancock quickly gains infamy as the "Pirate Empress" (海賊女å¸, Kaizoku Jotei) and is offered membership to the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[ch. 516, 522] Despite resenting the World Government for her past enslavement, which she keeps a secret even from her kinswomen, Hancock accepts the position to protect her people, but when called upon to participate in the Government's war against the Whitebeard Pirates, she initially refuses and only reconsiders after falling in love with Luffy, who enlists her help to infiltrate Impel Down.[ch. 516f., 520â€"522] Hancock is capable of utilizing Haki, including the Color of the Supreme King.[ch. 519] The ability of the Paramecia-type Love-Love Fruit (メãƒãƒ¡ãƒã®å®Ÿ, Mero Mero no Mi) allows her to turn anyone charmed by her into stone.[ch. 516, 521] In the Japanese anime television series, her voice actress is Kotono Mitsuishi. In the Funimation English adaptation, her voice is supplied by Lydia Mackay.
Bon Clay
Bentham (ベンサム, Bensamu), better known under his codename "Mr. 2 Bon Clay" (Mr. 2 ボン・クレー, MisutÄ TsÅ« Bon KurÄ"), is a drag queen (オカマ, okama) and a skilled martial artist with the power of the Paramecia-type Clone-Clone Fruit (マãƒãƒžãƒã®å®Ÿ, Mane Mane no Mi), which allows him to transform into an exact copy of anyone whose face he once touched with his right hand.[ch. 156, 532] He has a flamboyant attitude which includes singing and performing ballet moves. He is the only Baroque Works 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 Officer Agent's number, "Mr. 2", and a female Official Agent's holid ay codename, "Bon Clay", which represents the Bon Festival and year-end festivals.[ch. 161f.] In the original Japanese series, he is voiced by Kazuki Yao. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by Kevin Kolack. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Barry Yandell.
Buggy
Buggy (ãƒã‚®ãƒ¼, BagÄ«) is a pirate with a preference for fighting with knives, a love of cannons, and a prominent red nose. While a junior member of the Roger Pirates, Buggy gets hold of a devil fruit and a treasure map, intending to sell the fruit and search for the treasure, but Shanks accidentally causes him to swallow the fruit and drop the map into the sea, earning Buggy's resentment.[ch. 19, 434] Having thus consumed the Paramecia-type Chop-Chop Fruit (ãƒãƒ©ãƒãƒ©ã®å®Ÿ, Bara Bara no Mi), Buggy can separate his body into levitating parts and control them independently as long as they remain close and at least one of his feet is on the ground. This ability also makes him immune to cutting attacks; any such attack will only separate him into parts.[ch. 526f.] Following the Roger Pirates' dissolution, Buggy becomes captain of his very own Bu ggy Pirates and achieves limited notoriety as "Buggy the Clown" (é"化ã®ãƒã‚®ãƒ¼, DÅke no BagÄ«).[ch. 9] Eventually his involvement in the first mass breakout of Impel Down and the Paramount War earns him a sizable following of escapees, worldwide infamy as "The Genius Jester" (åƒä¸¡é"化, SenryÅ DÅke), and a seat among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[ch. 549, 700] In the anime series, his voice actor is Shigeru Chiba. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by David Wills. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Mike McFarland.
Buggy has ranked highly in the Weekly Shonen Jump One Piece Popularity Poll. In the 4th Japanese [Popularity Poll, Buggy is ranked the 21st-most popular character in One Piece. His best ranking in a fan poll was 7th place in the first poll. and his worst placement was place 30 in the third poll. Various merchandise based on Buggy’s appearance has been created, including action figures and phone straps. Oda said that Buggy is his favorite antagonist, because of all of the antagonists Buggy is the easiest for him to draw.
Buggy has received much praise and criticism. Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network said that Luffy’s fight with Buggy "sets the series' precedent for battles that are simultaneously tense and hilarious." Jacob Hope Chapman of the same site said that seeing Buggy during the Jaya Arc was "entertaining". Bryce Coulter of Mania Entertainment praised Chibi Buggy’s Adventure as one of the best arcs, and Buggy for his "slap-stick humour" and "Voltron-esque combining sequence". He was "disappointed" that Buggy, Smoker, and the Strawhats did not have a conflict at sea. On Luffy and Buggy’s alliance in Impel Down, Chris Beveridge said, "the two do make an amusing pairing as their flight through the first level goes on." He went on to say, "he never really cared for Buggy", but the Impel Down arc turned him into an "engaging character". He said that he believes that Buggy's being set up as a regular character because he was "afraid he might lose him". Pedro Cortes of Japanator said, "B uggy is always good for a laugh, so his bit was a welcomed respite from the oppressive marines beating down Luffy and the Whitebeard pirates."
Caesar Clown
Caesar Clown (シーザー・クラウン, ShÄ«zÄ Kuraun) is a navy scientist capable of transforming into gas due to Logia type Gas-Gas Fruit (ガスガスã®å®Ÿ, Gasu Gasu no Mi). Is a former colleague of Dr. Vegapunk, and leading expert on chemical weapons of mass destruction. He works for Donquixote Doflamingo creating artificial Devil Fruits called Smiles, and using kidnapped children in Punk Hazard for his experiments. He is also a member of the Donquixote Pirates. After his defeat at the hands of Monkey D. Luffy, he is taken to Dressrosa by the Straw Hat Pirates and Trafalgar Law to make a hostage swap with Doflamingo. In the anime series, his voice actor is RyÅ«sei Nakao.
Cavendish
Cavendish (ã‚ャベンディッシュ, Kyabendisshu) also known as the "Pirate Prince" or Cavendish of the White Horse, is a Super Rookie and the captain of the Beautiful Pirates, as well as the 1st division commander of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. He joined as a gladiator at the Corrida Colosseum to compete for the Mera Mera no Mi. After the final battle against Donquixote Doflamingo, Cavendish pledged his loyalty to Monkey D. Luffy. He suffers from a split personality, changing into a bloodthirsty lunatic known as 'Hakuba' when his dominant personality sleeps. He is voiced by Akira Ishida.
Sir Crocodile
Sir Crocodile (サー･クãƒã‚³ãƒ€ã‚¤ãƒ«, SÄ Kurokodairu), is a pirate with the ability of the Logia-type Sand-Sand Fruit (スナスナã®å®Ÿ, Suna Suna no Mi), allowing him to manipulate sand,[ch. 170] absorb moisture with his right hand,[ch. 201] and, as long as he is not wet, turn his body into sand.[ch. 199] He wears a large golden alloy hook in place of a left hand,[ch. 160] which contains a potent poison and a dagger underneath.[ch. 204] Initially a member of The Seven Warlords of the Sea,[ch. 113] his title is revoked when it is discovered that he, under the codename of "Mr. 0" (ミスター・ゼãƒ, MisutÄ Zero),[ch. 127, 211] heads the criminal organization called Baroque Works.[ch. 113] In the original Japa nese series, he is voiced by RyÅ«zaburÅ ÅŒtomo. In the 4Kids adaptation, Crocodile is voiced by David Brimmer. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by John Swasey.
Django
Django (ジャンゴ, Jango) is a hypnotist with a habit of moonwalking. Introduced as first mate of the Black Cat Pirates, he eventually befriends the Navy officer Fullbody (フルボディ, Furubodi) and joins him in the service. Django's weapons of choice are chakrams which he uses for throwing, slashing and hypnotizing his enemies. He is voiced by Kazuki Yao in the Japanese version. In the 4Kids English version, he is voiced by Oliver Wyman. In the Funimation English adaptation, his name is spelled "Jango" and his voice is supplied by Kenny Green.
Dracule Mihawk
Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk (ジュラã‚ュール・ミホーク, JurakyÅ«ru MihÅku) 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 shaped like a coffin.[ch. 50, ?] His primary weapon resembles a zweihänder, but with a black, curved, single-edged blade.[citation needed] He trains Zoro for two years; he knows Zoro will only forfeit his pride and ask for guidance in the way of the sword if it means helping another. Takeshi Aono provided his voice in the anime until 2010, after which he was replaced by Hirohiko Kakegawa. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by Wayne Grayson. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by John Gremillion.
Don Quixote Doflamingo
Don Quixote Doflamingo (ドンã‚ホーテ・ドフラミンゴ, DonkihÅte Dofuramingo) is the captain of the Don Quixote Pirates, the usurper king of the island Dressrosa, and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[ch. 234, 682, 728] The String-String Fruit (イトイトã®å®Ÿ, Ito Ito no Mi) grants him the ability to control others using movements with his fingers similar to that of a puppeteer; it also grants him the ability to control sharp thin strings from his fingertips that can cut people, create clones of himself and attach to the clouds in the sky to allow him to fly.[ch. 231][citation needed] He believes that the "Great Pirate Era" is nearing its end and a new age is about to begin.[ch. 303] He is a broker and goes under the alias of "Joker". He owns a large auction house at the Sabaody Archipelago, where h umans and other species are sold as slaves.[ch. 504] Eventually, after the Straw Hat Pirates and Dressrosa's citizens reveal his treacherous deeds, Doflamingo is defeated by Luffy and his title is revoked. He is voiced by Hideyuki Tanaka. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Robert McCollum.
Don Quixote Rocinante
Don Quixote Rosinante (ドンã‚ホーテ・ãƒã‚·ãƒŠãƒ³ãƒ†, DonkihÅte Roshinante) is the younger brother of Don Quixote Doflamingo, a commander of the Don Quixote Pirates occupying the Hearts Seat under the code name "Corazon" (コラソン, Korason), and an undercover agent from the Navy with the rank of Commander who directly reports to the then Admiral Sengoku. He ate the Calm-Calm Fruit which grants him the ability to create a wall cancelling all sounds. He also makes use of this ability to make his elder brother believe that he has lost his ability to speak after an unknown accident. Don Quixote Rocinante is the second person to occupy the Hearts Seat, his predecessor being Vergo. Don Quixote Rocinante is clumsy and is most often seen lighting his feather cloak up while trying to light a cigarette. In the Japanese anime television series, he is voiced by Koichi Ya madera.
Eneru
Eneru (エãƒãƒ«) is the "God" of Skypiea. Though "God" is traditionally only the title for the island's ruler, takes it literally, forcing the population to worship and serve him.[ch. 254f., 274] The Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit (ã‚´ãƒã‚´ãƒã®å®Ÿ, Goro Goro no Mi) grants him the ability to manipulate, generate, and transform into electricity.[ch. 266] Additionally, he can use Color of Observation Haki, called Mantra (マントラ, Mantora) on Skypiea.[ch. 257, 597] 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 storms, Raijin, he wears a ring of drums, s howing a tomoe on the drumhead, on his back.[ch. 254] In the original Japanese series, Eneru is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice actor is J. Michael Tatum.
Mr. 3
Galdino (ギャルディーノ, GyarudÄ«no), better known under his Baroque Works code name "Mr. 3" (ミスター・スリー, MisutÄ SurÄ«), is a sculptor with the ability of the Paramecia-type Wax-Wax Fruit (ドルドルã®å®Ÿ, Doru Doru no Mi), which allows him to produce and manipulate candle wax.[ch. 120, 532] He is voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Tom Souhrada in the 4Kids dub, and by Duncan Brannan in the Funimation dub.
Gecko Moria
Gecko Moria (ゲッコー･モリア, GekkÅ Moria, a play on kÅmori (è™è )) is the captain of the island-sized ship Thriller Bark and a former member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[ch. 448] The Shadow-Shadow Fruit (カゲカゲã®å®Ÿ, Kage Kage no Mi) grants him the ability to control his shadow, allowing it to act completely independent from his body, and to control the shadows of others.[ch. 455, 463] After his entire crew is annihilated by Kaido, he creates a completely obedient, immortal army of zombies by implanting stolen shadows into corpses.[ch. 457, 481] After the battle in Marineford, his Warlord title was revoked and he was to be eliminated by Donquixote Doflamingo, but he managed to escape. In the Japanese anime television series, his voice actor is Katsuhisa HÅki. In the Funimation English adaptation, he is voiced by Chris Guerrero.
Gol D. Roger
Gol D. Roger (ゴール・D・ãƒã‚¸ãƒ£ãƒ¼, GÅru DÄ« RojÄ), after gaining worldwide infamy as captain of the Roger Pirates, becomes better known as Gold Roger (ゴールド・ãƒã‚¸ãƒ£ãƒ¼, GÅrudo RojÄ), the King of the Pirates (海賊王, Kaizoku-ÅŒ).[ch. 1, 154, 506] Suffering from a terminal disease, he takes his crew on a complete voyage through the Grand Line before disbanding it and turning himself in to the World Government, who says that they have captured him.[ch. 506] At his execution, before Rouge gives birth to Roger's son Ace and 22 years before the formation of the Straw Hat Pirates, Roger spawns the "Great Pirate Era" by announcing that his treasure, the One Piece, is up for the taking.[ch. 1, 506, 550] It is said after Roger's death that only Whitebeard could ma tch him in a fight and that he had the ability to hear "the voice of all things", which allowed him and his crew to learn the secret history of the world.[ch. 233, 507] He was also the original owner of Luffy's Straw Hat which fell into the possession of Shanks after his captain's death, who eventually passed it on to Luffy. He is initially voiced by Chikao ÅŒtsuka. In the 4Kids adaptation, Roger is voiced by Frederick B. Owens. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Sean Hennigan.
Hatchan
Hatchan (ã¯ã£ã¡ã‚ƒã‚"), often called Hachi (ãƒãƒ), is an octopus fishman and first introduced as the first mate of the Arlong Pirates.[ch. 73] Being half octopus, he can spit large quantities of black ink and use suction pads to stick to walls.[ch. 83f.] He fights using six swords, holding one in each arm-tentacle.[ch. 84] After his crew is defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates, Hachi escapes from captivity and opens a floating takoyaki restaurant.[ch. 182â€"228: chapter cover pages] He becomes close friends with Camie (ケイミー, KeimÄ«), a kissing gourami mermaid, and Pappag (ãƒ'ッãƒ'ã‚°, Pappagu), her pet starfish and master.[ch. 490f.] Hachi later attempts to make things right with the Straw Hat Pirates by bringing them in contact w ith Silvers Rayleigh.[ch. 496, 506] His voice actor is Toshiyuki Morikawa. In the 4Kids and Funimation English adaptations, his voice is supplied by Sean Schemmel and George Manley, respectively.
Helmeppo
The son of a corrupt Navy captain, Helmeppo (ヘルメッãƒ, Herumeppo) is introduced as a coward, hiding behind his father's wealth and power. Losing his luxurious life, due to his father's arrest, he reluctantly joins the navy, where he and Koby become protégés of Garp. He is voiced by KÅichi Nagano in the Japanese version. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel in the 4Kids dub, and by Troy Baker and Mike McFarland in the Funimation dub.
Jimbei
Jimbei (ジンベエ, Jinbee) is a yakuza-esque whale shark fishman.[ch. 528] A master of Fishman Karate (éšäººç©ºæ‰‹, Gyojin Karate), he is capable of manipulating water as if it were a tangible cloth.[ch. 546] An ability usually more associated with merfolk, Jimbei can communicate with fish and enlist the help of whale sharks.[ch. 547â€"549] After growing up in a rough part of Fishman Island, Jimbei first joins the island's royal army and later the Sun Pirates, of which he becomes captain following the death of Fisher Tiger.[ch. 624] In exchange for the World Government granting him Warlord-status, Jimbei eventually disbands the crew.[ch. 69] He resigns the position again to side against the Government during its war with the Whitebeard Pirates, the protectors of Fishman Island.[ch. 557] Two years later, he turns down an invitation to join the Straw Hat Pirates, stating that he needs to take care of unfinished business before joining them.[ch. 649] In the Japanese anime television series, Jimbei is initially voiced by Daisuke GÅri, later by Katsuhisa HÅki. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Daniel Baugh.
Coby
Coby (コãƒ"ー, KobÄ«) is the first friend Luffy makes on his journey, finding him forced to work as a chore boy on Alvida's ship. Inspired by Luffy and with his help, Coby escapes and joins the Navy, where he and Helmeppo pique the interest of Vice Admiral Garp, who takes them under his wing.[ch. 2â€"7, 112] Eventually, Coby masters the Six Powers skill Shave and begins using Color of Observation Haki. After two years, he became Captain of the Navy.[ch. 432, 594] In the original Japanese series, his voice is supplied by Mika Doi. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by Kayzie Rogers. In the Funimation English adaptation, his name is spelled Coby, and his voice is supplied by Leah Clark and Micah Solusod as a teenager.
Kizaru
Borsalino (ボルサリーノ, BorusarÄ«no), better known as Admiral Kizaru (黄猿, lit. "Yellow Monkey"), is an easygoing navy officer with the power of the Logia-type Glint-Glint Fruit (ãƒ"ã‚«ãƒ"ã‚«ã®å®Ÿ, Pika Pika no Mi), which allows him to turn himself into light, and fire destructive beams.[ch. 507, 511] The character's appearance is modeled after Kunie Tanaka.[ch. 558] His voice actor in the Japanese anime television series is UnshÅ Ishizuka. In its Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Ray Hurd.
Monkey D. Dragon
Monkey D. Dragon (モンã‚ー・D・ドラゴン, MonkÄ« DÄ« Doragon), commonly known simply as "Dragon the Revolutionary", is the father of the Straw Hat Pirates Captain Monkey D. Luffy and the son of the Marines hero Monkey D. Garp. He is the infamous leader and founder of the Revolutionary Army who has been attempting to overthrow the World Government. Not much is known about his activities, background, history, and power. He is the World Government's greatest enemy, and is the most dangerous and most wanted man in the world. He is voiced by Hidekatsu Shibata. In the Funimation English version of the series, he is voiced by Bryan Massey.
Monkey D. Garp
Monkey D. Garp (モンã‚ー・D・ガープ, MonkÄ« DÄ« GÄpu), nicknamed Garp the "Fist" (ゲンコツã®ã‚¬ãƒ¼ãƒ—, Genkotsu no GÄpu) and "Hero of the Navy" (æµ·è»ã®è‹±é›„, Kaigun no EiyÅ«), is a Vice Admiral and the father of Monkey D. Dragon and the grandfather of Luffy.[ch. 432] He is famous for cornering Gol D. Roger[ch. 431] and considered a hero of the Navy.[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. At the end of the war between Whitebeard, Garp retires from the front line and decides to train the next generation of navy personnel. H e is voiced by Hiroshi Naka in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Brian Mathis in the Funimation dub.
Nefeltari Vivi
Nefeltari Vivi (ãƒãƒ•ã‚§ãƒ«ã‚¿ãƒªãƒ»ãƒ"ãƒ", Neferutari Bibi), first introduced as Baroque Works agent Ms. Wednesday (ミス・ウェンズデー, Misu WenzudÄ"), is the princess of the Alabasta Kingdom. She is usually accompanied by her closest friend, Karoo (カルー, KarÅ«), an ostrich-sized, duck-like flightless bird.[ch. 109f.] Her voice actress is Misa Watanabe. In the 4Kids English adaptation, she is voiced by Karen Neil. In the Funimation English adaptation, her name is spelled Vivi Nefertari, and her voice is supplied by Caitlin Glass. Vivi was ranked as #82 in a survey conducted by Newtype Japan for Favorite Anime Heroine in 2002.
Portgaz D. Ace
Portgaz D. Ace (ãƒãƒ¼ãƒˆã‚¬ã‚¹ãƒ»D・エース, PÅtogasu DÄ« Ä'su), also called "Fire Fist" Ace (ç«æ‹³ã®ã‚¨ãƒ¼ã‚¹, Hiken no Ä'su), is the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates and Luffy's older brother.[ch. 157, 159] Though it is implied at first that he is the son of Monkey D. Dragon, he is actually the son of Gol D. Roger and Portgaz D. Rouge (ãƒãƒ¼ãƒˆã‚¬ã‚¹ãƒ»D・ルージュ, PÅtogasu DÄ« RÅ«ju).[ch. 525, 550] Having eaten the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit (メラメラã®å®Ÿ, Mera Mera no Mi), Ace is capable of manipulating, creating and transforming into fire.[ch. 159] Additionally, Ace is capable of using the Color of the Supreme King.[ch. 587] Eventually, after being saved from execution , Ace shields Luffy from Akainu's magma attack at the cost of his own life.[ch. 574] He is buried in an unnamed island in the New World alongside his captain, Whitebeard.[ch. 590] He is voiced by Toshio Furukawa. In the 4Kids English adaptation, his names are changed to Portgaz D. Trace and Trace "Heat Fist", and he is voiced by Jesse Hooker. In the Funimation English adaptation, his name is spelled Portgas D. Ace, and his voice is supplied by Travis Willingham, with Chris Burnett voicing him as a child.
Sabo
Sabo (サボ) is the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army and sworn brother to Luffy and Ace.[ch. 585, 744] Introduced as a noble from the Goa Kingdom years before the series' present, Sabo leaves his home and family to live in the Gray Terminal. After he and Ace befriend Luffy, the three of them exchange cups of sake and become "brothers". Sabo's ship is destroyed by a Celestial Dragon. Though he is thought to have been killed by the attack, Sabo survives and is rescued by Monkey D. Dragon, though he suffers from amnesia. At some point he joins the Revolutionary Army and becomes its chief-of-staff. After reading about Ace's death in the newspaper, Sabo's memory returns and like Luffy is devastated by his death. Sabo becomes determined to obtain Ace's Devil Fruit, the Flame-Flame Fruit, in order to inherit Ace's will. He later finds it as the prize of a tournament on Dressrosa, where he takes Luffy's place by using Luffy's alias "Lucy".[ch. 744] After winning the tournament, Sabo eats the fruit and battles Admiral Fujitora and Jesus Burgess in efforts to protect Luffy. He is voiced by TÅru Furuya. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is provided by Vic Mignogna.
Sengoku
"Sengoku the Buddha" (ä»ã®ã‚»ãƒ³ã‚´ã‚¯, Hotoke no Sengoku, Sengoku also being the name of a period in Japanese history) is a naval officer and contemporary of Roger who eventually rises to the rank of Fleet Admiral.[ch. 234, 434] The ability of the Mystical Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit, Model Buddha (ãƒ'トãƒ'トã®å®Ÿ モデル：大ä», Hito Hito no Mi, Moderu: Daibutsu) allows Sengoku to transform into a daibutsu.[ch. 585] Following the Paramount War, he retires from the service and, against his recommendation to promote Aokiji, is succeeded by Akainu.[ch. 650] Despite his retirement from active duty, Sengoku continues to serve in the Marines as an Inspector General. Two years after the war, he is shown to have mellowed out considerably due to his lack of responsibilities. It is also revealed that in the past, he took care of the y oung Donquixote Rosinante after his brother Donquixote Doflamingo murdered their father, Donquixote Homing. He came to care for Rosinante like a son and was devastated by his death while he was working undercover as a member of the Donquixote Pirates. After Doflamingo's defeat by Luffy, Sengoku learns the truth about the circumstances of Rosinante's death from Trafalgar Law who Rosinante had gave his life to protect. Despite Law being a pirate, Sengoku allows him to escape due to his connection to Rosinante. In the Japanese anime television series, he is initially voiced by TakkÅ Ishimori, later by TÅru ÅŒkawa. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Ed Blaylock.
Shanks
"Red-Haired" Shanks (赤髪ã®ã‚·ãƒ£ãƒ³ã‚¯ã‚¹, Akagami no Shankusu) is a swordsman and pirate, capable of using the Supreme King color of Haki.[ch. 434] After serving aboard Roger's ship as an apprentice, alongside Buggy, he founds his own crews, the Red-Haired Pirates.[ch. 19, 434, 506] After losing an arm while saving seven-year-old Luffy's life and lending him his precious straw hat (which was original owned by his late captain, Gol D. Roger), Shanks goes on to earn himself a place among the Four Emperors.[ch. 1, 432] In the original Japanese series, his voice actor is ShÅ«ichi Ikeda. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by Tom Souhrada. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice actor is Brandon Potter.
Silvers Rayleigh
The "Dark King" (冥王, Mei-ÅŒ) Silvers Rayleigh (シルãƒãƒ¼ã‚ºãƒ»ãƒ¬ã‚¤ãƒªãƒ¼, ShirubÄzu ReirÄ«) is a swordsman who, after serving as first mate of the Roger Pirates, comes to live on the Sabaody Archipelago as a ship coater and gambler.[ch. 500] He is a skilled user of Haki, including the rare Color of the Supreme King, and following the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the World Government instructs Luffy in its use.[ch. 503][citation needed] In the anime adaptation, he is voiced by Keiichi Sonobe in Japanese, and by Bruce Carey in the Funimation English dub.
Smoker
"White Chase" Smoker (白猟ã®ã‚¹ãƒ¢ãƒ¼ã‚«ãƒ¼, HakuryÅ no SumÅkÄ) is a naval officer and cigar enthusiast, keeping plenty of cigars strapped to the left side of his jacket while smoking two lit ones in his mouth.[ch. 98] The power of the Logia-type Plume-Plume Fruit (モクモクã®å®Ÿ, Moku Moku no Mi) allows him to manipulate, create, control and transform into smoke.[ch. 100] His weapon is a jutte tipped with sea-prism stone. Two years after the Paramount War, he is promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.[ch. 169] In the Japanese anime series, he is voiced originally by GinzÅ Matsuo, later by Mahito ÅŒba. In the 4Kids English adaptation, referred to as Chaser the "Smoke Hunter", he is voiced by Rusell Velazquez. In the Funimation English adaptation, where he is called Smoker the "White Hunter", his voice is supplied by Greg Dulci e.
Tashigi
Tashigi (ãŸã—ãŽ, named after the common snipe) is a naval officer serving as Smoker's second in command.[ch. 137, 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 meitÅ, named swords with prestigious histories, from the hands of those who would use them for their own ends.[ch. 97] By coincidence, she bears a striking resemblance to Kuina, Zoro's deceased childhood friend, something he is uncomfortable with.[ch. 100] Her voice actress is Junko Noda. In the 4Kids and Funimation English adaptations, she is voiced by Priscilla Everett and Monica Rial, respectively.
Trafalgar Law
The "Surgeon of Death" (æ»ã®å¤–ç§'医, Shi no Gekai), Trafalgar D. Water Law (トラファルガー・D・ワーテル・ãƒãƒ¼, TorafarugÄ DÄ« WÄteru RÅ, named after Edward Low and a play on Waterloo), is a doctor and captain of the Heart Pirates.[ch. 498, 508, 578, 763] Having eaten the Op-Op Fruit (オペオペã®å®Ÿ, Ope Ope no Mi), Law can, within a spherical area around himself, cut and teleport objects as well as perform body swaps.[ch. 661] Originally a member of the Donquixote Family, Law makes a name for himself and, following the Paramount War, joins the Seven Warlords of the Sea.[ch. 659, 673] Though he enters into an alliance with Luffy and the Straw Hats to take down Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, Law is actually hunting down Donquixote Doflamingo. In the anim e series, his voice actor is Hiroshi Kamiya. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice actor is Matthew Mercer.
Whitebeard
Edward Newgate (エドワード・ニューゲート, EdowÄdo NyÅ«gÄ"to), better known as Whitebeard (白ã²ã', Shirohige, named after the historical pirate Edward "Blackbeard" Teach), is the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and one of the Four Emperors.[ch. 432, 474] He is a very large human who fights with a bisento as his weapon and uses the ability of the Paramecia-type Tremor-Tremor Fruit (グラグラã®å®Ÿ, Gura Gura no Mi) to create shock waves powerful enough to cause earthquakes and tsunamis.[ch. 434, 552] He is regarded as the world's strongest man and the only one to have matched Gold Roger in combat.[ch. 233f.] He considers all his crewmen as his sons and protects them with all his might.[ch. 434] Eventually, after being heavily wounded while fighting t o save Ace from execution, he is killed by the Blackbeard Pirates.[ch. 576] In the original Japanese series, he is voiced by Kinryu Arimoto. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by R Bruce Elliott.
Reception
Allen Divers of Anime News Network comments that the male character designs of One Piece are "often quite varied and unique", while the female ones become "a bit repetitive". He further notes that, as the characters are "defined by what they seek", there is little room "for actual development". Todd Douglass, Jr. of DVD talk simply states that the series' characters have a lot of charm. His colleague Carl Kimlinger 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 coolâ€"in a goofy kind of way." He also 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 lame nts 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". He also states 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."
Dustin Somner of Blu-ray.com comments that the Japanese and Funimation voice-acting is "fairly good, but not exceptional" and sometimes "overly zany". Todd Douglass Jr. of DVD talk notes "the daunting cast of characters, both good and bad" as "one of the appealing factors" of the anime, but also comments that "Some of the voices [of the 4Kids dub] were pretty irritating ... with a lot of high-pitches and over exaggerated speech." 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. 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". His colleague 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."
Notes
References
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- Oda, Eiichiro. One Piece. 61 vols. San Francisco: Viz Media, 2003â€"2012.
- Oda, Eiichiro. ワンãƒ"ース [One Piece] (in Japanese). 65 vols. Tokyo: Shueisha, 1997â€"2012.
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