List of One Piece characters
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One Piece
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series features an extensive cast of characters created by Eiichiro Oda
Eiichiro Oda
is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of One Piece.-Early life:As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking...
. The series takes place in a fictional universe where vast numbers of pirates, soldiers, revolutionaries, and other adventurers fight each other, using various superhuman
Superhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
and supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
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 Gold 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 of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, 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.
The majority of the characters are human, but the cast also includes, among others, giants
Giant (mythology)
The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. "Giant" is the English word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed examples: the gigantes of Greek mythology.In various Indo-European mythologies,...
, mermen
Merman
Mermen are mythical male equivalents of mermaids – legendary creatures who have the form of a human from the waist up and are fish-like from the waist down.-Mythology:...
and mermaid
Mermaid
A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
s, and "fishmen"—beings half human, half fish. Many of the characters poses supernatural abilities gained by eating so called "Devil Fruits". Additionally, everyone in the One Piece universe is capable of learning to utilize an ability known as Haki.
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. 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 owner of a bar where Oda used to go, and the famous pirate BlackbeardBlackbeard
Edward Teach , better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies....
(Edward Teach). Some other notable examples includes Eustass Kid (Eustace the Monk
Eustace the Monk
Eustace the Monk was a mercenary and pirate, in the tradition of medieval outlaws.-Early life:Eustace was born a younger son of Baudoin Busket, a lord of the county of Boulogne...
and William Kidd
William Kidd
William "Captain" Kidd was a Scottish sailor remembered for his trial and execution for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Some modern historians deem his piratical reputation unjust, as there is evidence that Kidd acted only as a privateer...
), X. Drake (Sir Francis Drake), Basil Hawkins (Basil Ringrose and John Hawkins
John Hawkins
Admiral Sir John Hawkins was an English shipbuilder, naval administrator and commander, merchant, navigator, and slave trader. As treasurer and controller of the Royal Navy, he rebuilt older ships and helped design the faster ships that withstood the Spanish Armada in 1588...
), Capone "Gang" Bege (Al Capone
Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone was an American gangster who led a Prohibition-era crime syndicate. The Chicago Outfit, which subsequently became known as the "Capones", was dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging liquor, and other illegal activities such as prostitution, in Chicago from the early...
and William Le Sauvage), Trafalgar Law (Edward Low), Jewelry Bonney (Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. What little is known of her life comes largely from A General History of the Pyrates.-Historical record:...
), Urouge (Aruj
Aruj
Aruj or Arouj was the elder brother of Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha and Ottoman Bey of Algiers and Beylerbey of the West Mediterranean...
), Scratchmen Apoo (Chui A-poo
Chui A-poo
Chui A-poo was a 19th century Qing Chinese pirate who commanded a fleet of more than 500 junks in the South China Sea. He was one of the two most notorious South China Sea pirates of the era, along with Shap Ng-tsai....
), Roronoa Zoro (François l'Olonnais), Sanji & Zeff (Red Legs Greaves
Red Legs Greaves
"Red Legs" Greaves was a Scottish buccaneer active in the Caribbean and the West Indies during the 1670s. His nickname came from the term Redlegs used to refer to the class of poor whites that lived on colonial Barbados....
), Lafitte (Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte was a pirate and privateer in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He and his elder brother, Pierre, spelled their last name Laffite, but English-language documents of the time used "Lafitte", and this is the commonly seen spelling in the United States, including for places...
), Bartholomew Kuma (Bartholomew Roberts
Bartholomew Roberts
Bartholomew Roberts , born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. He is estimated to have captured over 470 vessels...
), Captain Morgan (Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan was an Admiral of the Royal Navy, a privateer, and a pirate who made a name for himself during activities in the Caribbean, primarily raiding Spanish settlements...
), Alvida (Awilda
Awilda
Awilda, also known as Alwilda, was a female pirate, according to legend.Awilda was the daughter of a 5th century Scandinavian king; referred to in one source as Synardus and a "Gothic king". It is said that the King, her father, had arranged a marriage for her to Alf, the crown prince of Denmark,...
), and Bellamy (Samuel Bellamy
Samuel Bellamy
Samuel Bellamy , aka "Black Sam" Bellamy, was an English pirate who operated in the early 18th century....
). The character Emporio Ivankov is based on Dr. Frank N. Furter and Norio Imamura
Norio Imamura
, better known by his stage name of is a Japanese stage actor and voice actor from Gifu, Gifu. He is a graduate of the Fine Arts department of Nihon University...
. Norio had asked for Oda to draw more okama characters and became Ivankov's first voice actor. Oda stated that he does not want to incorporate or even be told other people's ideas, whether they be his readers or staff. He explained that he does not want to become dependent on others' ideas and that he derives self-confidence from the fact that his work is his alone.
Protagonists
The protagonists of the One Piece series are part of the , a group of nine pirates, organized and captained by Monkey D. Luffy. Beginning with Luffy alone, the crew's number increases throughout the series, as Luffy keeps recruiting new members.Monkey D. Luffy
, nicknamed , is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and the main protagonist. In the beginning of the series, he accidentally eats the paramecia-type , causing his body to gain the properties of highly stretchable rubber. These properties are a result of Oda's desire for Luffy's fighting style to be silly, so that no matter how tense a situation gets, the reader can relax without becoming stressed out. In addition to his devil fruit ability, Luffy eventually learns to use a mysterious ability called . 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 Gold Roger as King of the Pirates. 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. Luffy ranked first in all three of Shōnen Jumps character popularity polls. Luffy is voiced by Mayumi TanakaMayumi Tanaka
is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo currently affiliated with Aoni Production.She is best known for the roles of Ryuunosuke Fujinami in Urusei Yatsura, Pazu in Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece, Krillin, Yajirobe and Uranai Baba in Dragon Ball...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Bella Hudson in the 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
dub, and by Colleen Clinkenbeard
Colleen Clinkenbeard
Colleen Smith Clinkenbeard is an American voice actress, Line Producer, ADR Director, and Script Writer who works for Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, and OkraTron 5000. She has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and series, most notably, Monkey D...
in the Funimation Entertainment
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
dub.
Roronoa Zoro
, named after François l'Olonnais, nicknamed , is a swordsman who uses up to three swords, holding the third in his mouth. To fulfill a promise to his childhood friend and rival, "Kuina", he decides to become the world's greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk. Before meeting Luffy, Zoro has become a bounty hunter. Zoro is saved from his executioners by Luffy, who decides to follow his dream. He makes it clear that he would turn on his captain if he ever stepped between him and his dream, although during the "Thriller Bark arc" he says that he can not fulfill his dream if he did not help his captain fulfill his. He is extremely poor at understanding geographical directions and gets lost very easily. He also sleeps a great deal and loves to drink. After the two years of intense training with Mihawk, Zoro has grown much more powerful than before. Zoro is voiced by Kazuya NakaiKazuya Nakai
is a Japanese voice actor who was born in Hyōgo-ku, Kobe. He is currently attached to Aoni Production.-Overview:Kazuya Nakai debuted in After War Gundam X as Witz Sou....
as an adult and Megumi Urawa
Megumi Urawa
in Kashiwa, Chiba) is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Konjiki no Gash Bell!! *Ghost Sweeper Mikami *Hell Teacher Nūbē...
as a child in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Marc Diraison
Marc Diraison
Marc Diraison is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer who has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video and NYAV Post...
as an adult and Andrew Rannells
Andrew Rannells
Andrew Scott Rannells is an American actor and singer. He performs the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon.-Career:...
as a child in the 4Kids dub, and by Christopher R. Sabat as an adult and Brina Palencia
Brina Palencia
Brina Michelle Palencia is an American voice actress, singer, and ADR director who works for Funimation Entertainment. She has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series.Apart from her adult female voices, she has been cast in younger...
as a child in the Funimation dub.
Zoro ranked second in all four Shōnen Jump character popularity polls. Furthermore, in a 2007 poll by Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
, Zoro was voted as the 4th most desired character to receive a spinoff. DVD Talk
DVD Talk
DVD Talk is a website for DVD enthusiasts founded in January 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman when DVDs and DVD players were first beginning to hit the market.The site started as an online forum, an email newsletter, and a page of DVD news and reviews...
praises Zoro's "hilarious" three-sword fighting style as a great example of the show's sense of humor. 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. 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. Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network
Anime News Network
Anime News Network is an anime industry news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, Japanese popular music and other otaku-related culture within North America, Australia and Japan. Additionally, it sometimes features similar happenings throughout the Anglosphere and elsewhere in the...
commented on Sabat's work with Zoro as a "standout", noting that Zoro and Sabat are "well-matched. Kimlinger also found that his and Sanji's flashbacks from the anime "really do jerk tears, even if they are less than gracefully executed".
Nami
, nicknamed as , is a navigator and thief who recognizes and analyzes even the slightest changes in the weather. She is also an excellent pickpocket. Her dream is to draw a complete map of the world. 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 .After the two year time-skip however, Nami is shown to have increased greatly in both her usage of the Clima-tact, as well as in her physical aspects. Nami is voiced by Akemi OkamuraAkemi Okamura
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Tokyo who works for Mausu Promotion. She has had at least one song appear on the NHK program Minna no Uta. Okamura made her debut as Fio Piccolo in the 1992 film Porco Rosso.-Television Animation:...
in the Japanese version of the anime; Wakana Yamazaki
Wakana Yamazaki
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production.-Television animation:* Air Gear * All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku * Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo * Captain Tsubasa * Dai no Daibouken...
acted as a substitute for episodes 70 through 78. In the English versions of the series, she is voiced by Kerry Williams
Kerry Williams
Kerry Williams is a voice actress who works on the properties of 4Kids Entertainment.Kerry Williams grew up in the Tidewater area of Virginia and has worked in Florida, Japan and California as a dancer prior to pursuing a Seiyū career in New York City.She is most famous for voicing Nami in One...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Luci Christian
Luci Christian
Louisa Michelle Christian is an American voice actress and ADR Script Writer who is affiliated with Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000...
in the Funimation dub.
Nami ranked in the Top 10 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls. 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. While reviewing the eighth 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". In the SPJA 2008, Nami was nominated in the category "Best Female Character".
When a reader asked Oda who Nami is in 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
Shonen
The term refers to manga marketed to a male audience aged roughly 10 and up. The Kanji characters literally mean "few" and "year", respectively, where the characters generally mean "comic"...
comic, and the young boys who read the comic are not interested in romance.
Usopp
, nicknamed , is a liar, talented inventor, as well as a skilled painter and sculptor, and he fills the role of the Straw Hat's Sniper. As a marksman, Usopp's primary weapon is a slingshot, which he uses to fire various kinds of ammunition, ranging from rotten eggs and shurikenShuriken
A shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing...
to hot sauce, and both flaming and exploding projectiles. Later, he creates himself a large, dial-powered slingshot he calls , with which he is able to outrange most guns. During Usopp's early childhood, his father, Yasopp, leaves him and his mother to join the Red-Haired Pirates. Some time after this, Usopp's mother, , falls ill. Usopp starts telling lies, stating that his father has returned and will be taking them with him. His mother eventually dies, but Usopp, in his sadness, continues to tell lies. Despite all this, he does not blame his father for leaving him, but takes pride in his heritage. He is inspired by Luffy, Zoro and Nami and decides to become a pirate, following his dream of becoming a "brave warrior of the sea". His weakness as a fighter originally weighs heavily upon him. After the crew is defeated and almost destroyed by Admiral Aokiji of the Marines, Luffy decides to replace the severely damaged Going Merry, the Straw Hats' first ship, which was given to them by Usopp's friend "Kaya", a girl from his village that he used to cheer up with his lies, Usopp goes so far as to temporarily leave the crew. After the timeskip, he uses a new slingshot called "Kuro Kabuto", which retains the five band design of the original "Kabuto", with the only difference being the color and a smaller size (wheres the original was a staff, the new one is no bigger than a regular slingshot). Usopp is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
, better known by his stage name of , is a Japanese voice actor and actor from Fukuoka, affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox.He is best known for the roles of Ranma Saotome , Jackson Neil , Tombo , Yattaro , InuYasha , Ryuichi Sakuma , L , Usopp...
in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Jason Anthony Griffith
Jason Anthony Griffith
Jason Anthony Griffith is an American actor and voice actor who has worked on several animated TV series, and was the voice of SEGA mascot Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as Shadow the Hedgehog and Jet the Hawk, in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series, where he is credited as Jason Griffith and...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Sonny Strait
Sonny Strait
Don "Sonny" Strait is an American voice actor who works for anime series of Funimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of characters in English language versions of Japanese anime films....
in the Funimation dub.
Usopp ranked in the Top 10 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls. In a 2007 Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
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 down right annoying at times."
Sanji
, nicknamed , is the Straw Hat Pirates' cook. He knows how it feels to starve from first hand experience, so he will never refuse someone a meal. He has a strong sense of chivalry, because of which, he will never harm a woman, even if he dies. Sanji also seems to keep this code regardless of a woman's appearance. His dream is to find the , a legendary sea, containing every kind of fish in the world. Sanji only uses kicks while fighting. He said that this is because a chef's hands are his most prized possessions and should not be risked in battle.His fighting style resembles the capoeiraCapoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
. Eventually, Sanji begins using a fire-based kick technique known as , in which he heats his leg by spinning around rapidly to increase his attack power. After 2 years, his body has become much stronger and faster, being able to withstand pressure at 5000 feet under water without a coating, a depth which would have crushed a submarine. Sanji is voiced by Hiroaki Hirata
Hiroaki Hirata
is a male seiyū from Tokyo. He stands at 175 centimeters , and is a member of Gekidan Subaru.He is most known for the roles of Sanji , Sha Gojyo , and the Narrator of Digimon Adventure...
as an adult and Ikue Ōtani
Ikue Otani
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, most famous as the voice of Pikachu in the Pokémon anime series and products and the voice of Tony Tony Chopper in the manga and anime series One Piece. She is currently attached to Mausu Promotion...
as a child in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by David Moo
David Moo
David Moo, is an American voice actor from Brookline, Massachusetts. He is best known for voicing Sanji in the 4Kids dub of One Piece, as well as Xellos in The Slayers, and Faraji Ngala in several episodes of the 2003-2009 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series. Moo also loaned his voice to...
as an adult and Veronica Taylor
Veronica Taylor
Veronica Taylor is an American voice actress. Taylor is best known for her dubbing work in English-language anime adaptations, in particular for voicing Ash Ketchum in the English dub of the Japanese anime, Pokémon....
as a child in the 4Kids dub, and by Eric Vale
Eric Vale
Christopher Eric Johnson better known by his stage name Eric Vale, is an American voice actor, ADR Director, Script, and Head Writer who is affiliated with Funimation Entertainment...
as an adult and Christine Auten
Christine Auten
Christine McPeters Auten is an American voice actress, ADR Director, and ADR Script Writer who works for Funimation Entertainment and ADV Films...
as a child for Funimation. Sanji ranked in the Top 5 of all three Shōnen Jump character popularity polls.
Tony Tony Chopper
, nicknamed , is a doctor and a blue-nosed reindeer who gained human properties by eating the zoan-type , granting him the 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 or a gorilla. In addition to his normal transformations, Chopper developed a drug he calls , 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 six "points" in the original version called: guard, horn, jumping, and arm point with the original three becoming walk, brain, and heavy point. If Chopper uses a second Rumble Ball within six hours, he cannot control his transformations. 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". After the time-skip Chopper only needs to take a rumble ball for "Monster Point". He does not lose his self-control anymore, though. He is not capable of hiding his feelings. Chopper is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in the Japanese version of the anime; Kazue IkuraKazue Ikura
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production. She worked under the name from 1991 to 1995. She was previously affiliated with theater groups/production companies 劇舎燐, 俳協, Production Baobab and NABEYA....
acted as a substitute for episodes 254 through 263. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Lisa Ortiz
Lisa Ortiz
Lisa Ortiz is an American theatre and voice actress, best known for her roles in English anime adaptations. She is perhaps best known for the roles of the high-elf Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War, Lina Inverse in Slayers, and Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece...
in the 4Kids dub and by Brina Palencia
Brina Palencia
Brina Michelle Palencia is an American voice actress, singer, and ADR director who works for Funimation Entertainment. She has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series.Apart from her adult female voices, she has been cast in younger...
in the Funimation dub.
When creating Chopper, Oda stated that he wanted a mascot who is both cute and fearless. 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. Chopper ranked in the Top 5 of both Shōnen Jump character popularity polls since the character's introduction. 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.
Nico Robin
, nicknamed by the World Government, is an archaeologist originating from , home of the world's largest and oldest library; she becomes an archaeologist at the age of eight and learns how to decipher the writings on the ancient stones called , which are scattered around the world. However, the World Government destroys the island for housing archaeologists along with her returning mother, , researching these stones. As a result, Robin cooperates with various pirates and other outlaws, eventually becoming a member of Baroque Works as its vice president, nicknamed as at the time, being briefly an antagonist to the Straw Hat Pirates before joining them. Like the scholars of Ohara before her, it is her dream to find and decipher the , which is said to tell the world's lost history. Her devotion to history and its preservation goes so far that she will even risk her life to protect ancient artifacts and buildings. Robin ate the paramecia-type , allowing her to create copies of any of her body parts on any surface that she can see. However, if her replicated parts are hurt, she feels the pain on her actual body. After the timeskip, she is able to take her fruit powers to a total different level by making clones of herself, instead of just producing many arms. Robin is voiced by Yuriko YamaguchiYuriko Yamaguchi (voice actor)
is a Japanese voice actress who was born in Osaka. Previously a member of Vi-Vo, Yuriko is currently freelance. She is most known for the roles of Nico Robin and the second voice of Nurse Joy . Her hobby is overtone singing. Her nickname is "Yuruko"...
as an adult and by Anzu Nagai
Anzu Nagai
is a Japanese actress.Nagai starred in Hanochi. Nagai is represented by Topcoat . Her most notable role is young Nico Robin in the anime One Piece.-Trivia:...
as a child in the Japanese version of the franchise; Yūko Kobayashi
Yuko Kobayashi
is a Japanese seiyū who was born on February 6, 1961 in Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with 81 Produce and is married to fellow seiyu Mitsuaki Hoshino.-Notable voice roles:*Washu Hakubi in Tenchi Muyo*Shigeru in Pokémon...
acted as a substitute for episodes 299 through 319. In the English versions of the series, she is voiced by Veronica Taylor in the 4Kids dub and by Stephanie Young
Stephanie Young
Stephanie Young Brehm is an American voice actress who works for anime series of Funimation Entertainment. She has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films.-Anime:* AM Driver - Paf Shining...
in the Funimation dub.
Franky
Originally named , he eventually starts calling himself to hide his identity, gains infamy as , and becomes shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates. Abandoned by his pirate parents on the Grand Line island Water 7 at the age of ten, then Franky becomes an apprentice to the master shipwright Tom along with Iceburg, who later becomes the island's mayor. When Tom is taken away as a criminal by the government for building Gold Roger's ship, the "Oro Jackson", Franky tries to stop them. However, he gets severely injured and exchanges parts of his body with replacements made of scrap metal to survive, turning himself into a cola-powered cyborgCyborg
A cyborg is a being with both biological and artificial parts. The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space. D. S...
. After word of his death had spread, he changes his name to "Franky". Franky gains super-human strength as a result. His artificial bodies' front is heavily armored and insensitive to most attacks, while his back, where he could not reach, remains vulnerable. His body is equipped with a wide variety of weapons, including several guns and an extendable right arm. His stomach contains a refrigerator compartment that can hold up to three bottles of cola to fuel him and his attacks. 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; called the Coup de Vent. His dream is to build a ship, become its shipwright, and sail it to the end of the world. To that end, he builds the Thousand Sunny, a brigantine
Brigantine
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.-Origins of the term:...
-rigged sloop-of-war
Sloop-of-war
In the 18th and most of the 19th centuries, a sloop-of-war was a warship with a single gun deck that carried up to eighteen guns. As the rating system covered all vessels with 20 guns and above, this meant that the term sloop-of-war actually encompassed all the unrated combat vessels including the...
, and joins the Straw Hat Pirates. During the following two years, Franky drastically modifies his body using knowledge of the Government's scientist Vegapunk, becoming much larger in the process. Franky can easily get emotional, but then denies it. Franky is voiced by Kazuki Yao
Kazuki Yao
is a veteran voice actor and actor currently represented by Mix Max.- Television animation :* Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple * Astro Boy * Beast Wars * Beast Wars Neo...
as an adult and by Junko Noda
Junko Noda
is a Japanese voice actress. Noda is formerly affiliated with Aoni Production. In addition, Noda is part of the Hinata Girls and she is best known for her work in the Love Hina anime series...
as a child in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Patrick Seitz
Patrick Seitz
Patrick Seitz is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for his work for Geneon Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, New Generation Pictures, Funimation Entertainment, and Viz Media...
as an adult and by Greg Ayres
Greg Ayres
Gregory Scott Ayres is an American voice actor who works for anime series at Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films...
as a child in the Funimation dub.
Brook
, nicknamed (formerly ), is a musician. Brook is a skeleton, resurrected by the paramecia-type , which grants the user a second life. He is an excellent musician, who claims to be able to play any instrument. He is also a skilled fencer, who uses a shikomizue (a Japanese cane sword), in battle. Brook can hypnotize people with his music. His lightweight skeleton body allows him to jump extraordinarily high and to run across water. He has a very childish and energetic personality. 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. Fifty years later, Brook considers it his duty to fulfill his former crew's promise. After the timeskip, it is revealed that he can separate his spirit to move individually of his body similar to Perona (at the time being it is unknown if Brook's body can move or not in this state). Brook is voiced by ChōCho
Cho or CHO can refer to several things:Cho can refer to the following people, real or fictional:-People:Given name* Cho Ramaswamy, an actor, columnist, and political commentator in Tamil Nadu, India* Cho U, a Chinese Go playerSurname...
in the Japanese version of the anime. The idea of a skeleton musician was first conceived by Oda in 2000.
Alabasta Kingdom
The is a desert kingdom in the Grand Line ruled by Nefertari Cobra. is the commander of the Alabasta Royal Guard, who joined Princess Vivi in infiltrating Baroque Works. There he rose to the rank of a Frontier Agent with the codename of . Igaram fights with a saxophone that shoots bullets when played, and he also has guns hidden in his hair that fire when he pulls his neck tie.Angel Island
is the original part of Skypiea. The people of Angel Island use "Dials" for everyday use such as cooking. They greet each other by saying . Among the inhabitants of Angel Island are Pagaya, his daughter and their pet, the "cloud fox" .Arlong Pirates
are a group consisting of mostly fishmen captained by Arlong. Other members include Hatchan, , a manta rayManta ray
The manta ray is the largest species of the rays. The largest known specimen was more than across, with a weight of about . It ranges throughout waters of the world, typically around coral reefs...
fishman and one of the strictest members of the crew who uses "Fishman Karate" (renamed "Merman Karate" in the 4Kids anime) to fight his opponents and , an archerfish
Archerfish
The archerfish are a family of fish known for their habit of preying on land based insects and other small animals by literally shooting them down with water droplets from their specialized mouths...
fishman, a sniper who can spit water out of his mouth as if it were a bullet. Also, until the crew's defeat at the hands of the Straw Hats, Nami serves as their navigator.
Baroque Works
is an undercover, criminal organization aiming to overthrow the government of the Alabasta Kingdom. The organization is led by fourteen male agents, who use the code names Mr. 0 through Mr. 13, and their female partners, who use code names taken from weekdays or holidays. The agents Mr. 0 through Mr. 5 and their partners are called Officer Agents and commanded the 200 lower ranking members called Billions. The agents Mr. 6 through Mr. 13 and their partners are called Frontier Agents. They, with the exception of Mr. 13 and his partner, who serve as messengers and punishers, command the 1,800 lowest ranking members called Millions. Crocodile acts as "Mr. 0" and president, and Nico Robin acts as "Ms. All-Sunday" and vice president. Daz Bones acts as "Mr. 1". He works with , who goes by . Bentham, working by himself, acts as "Mr. 2 Bon Clay". Galdino uses the codename "Mr. 3" and partners with "Ms. Golden Week". "Mr. 4" works with the fast talking . The zoan type allows her to transform into a mole or mole-human hybrid. "Mr. 5" works with "Ms. Valentine", "Mr. 6" with "Ms. Mother's Day", "Mr. 7" with "Ms. Father's Day", "Mr. 8" with "Ms. Monday", "Mr. 9" with "Ms. Wednesday", "Mr. 10" with "Ms. Tuesday", "Mr. 11" with "Ms. Thursday", "Mr. 12" with "Ms. Saturday", and "Mr. 13" with "Ms. Friday". ate the paramecia type which allows her to change her mass at will. ate the paramecia type , which can make any part of his body explode at will. uses a four-ton baseball batBaseball bat
A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club used in the game of baseball to hit the ball after the ball is thrown by the pitcher. It is no more than 2.75 inches in diameter at the thickest part and no more than 42 inches in length. It typically weighs no more than 33 ounces , but it...
and his bazooka ate the zoan type , allowing him to change into a dog at will. Mr. 4 uses him to hit exploding baseballs at will. Eventually, the organization is exposed and its leaders captured or on the run.
Blackbeard Pirates
The are a crew of pirates lead by Marshall D. Teach. Initially, his crew consists of the marksman ; , the crew's helmsman who possesses immense physical strength; the former policeman ; and the sickly physician , nicknamed with his equally sickly horse . Later Blackbeard recruits a number of prisoners from Impel Down: , the prison's former chief jailer, nicknamed ; ; ; ; and .Black Cat Pirates
The Black Cat Pirates are a cat-themed crew of pirates led by Captain , nicknamed , who is known for his elaborate plans. Desiring to leave behind his identity and to escape the pirates' lifestyle of always being on the run, he becomes butler to Kaya, a childhood friend of Usopp. He considers his crew as nothing but pawns to carry out his plans and, if he so pleases, to die for him. 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. Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network praised Kuro as being "both unspeakably cool and utterly vile". Other members of the crew include Jango, and the Meowban Brothers, and .Buggy Pirates
The are a circus-themed crew of pirates, captained by Buggy the Clown. Buggy's first mate is a beast tamer called , who is usually accompanied by his pet lion . Third in command is the acrobat . From early on in the story, the crew is accompanied by , a female pirate out to make Luffy "her man". Though obese at the beginning of the series, she eventually consumes the paramecia-type , which makes her thin and allows attacks to easily slip off of her. She is named after the ScandinaviaScandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
n pirate Awilda
Awilda
Awilda, also known as Alwilda, was a female pirate, according to legend.Awilda was the daughter of a 5th century Scandinavian king; referred to in one source as Synardus and a "Gothic king". It is said that the King, her father, had arranged a marriage for her to Alf, the crown prince of Denmark,...
. Upon Buggy's escape from Impel Down, later in the series, a group of other escapees joins the crew, perhaps even including Galdino.
Cipher Pol Number 9
, abbreviated as , is the secret, ninth unit of the World Government's intelligence agencyIntelligence agency
An intelligence agency is a governmental agency that is devoted to information gathering for purposes of national security and defence. Means of information gathering may include espionage, communication interception, cryptanalysis, cooperation with other institutions, and evaluation of public...
Cipher Pol. Specializing in assassination, they utilize a weapon-themed martial art called the . The group is commanded by . Like his father, , who is in charge of an earlier incarnation of the group, lacks the fighting abilities of his subordinates. He cares only about himself and is obsessed with rising up through the ranks of the World Government. His sword, , possesses the power the zoan-type , allowing it to transform into an elephant or an elephant-sword hybrid. Next in command is , a man known for ruthlessly and mercilessly enforcing the "justice" of the World Government. Eating the zoan-type , earned him the ability to transform into a leopard or leopard-human hybrid. Always around him is his pigeon, .
is a skilled swordsman with a long, square nose. During the course of the story, he eats the zoan-type , which grants him the ability to transform into a giraffe or a giraffe-human hybrid. , a man who uses deceptive tactics in battle. Having eaten the zoan-type , he can change into a wolf or wolf-human hybrid. , a man who ate a paramecia-type , possesses the ability to create doors in otherwise solid matter and "air doors" that lead to a separate dimension. is a man who resembles a kabuki
Kabuki
is classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.The individual kanji characters, from left to right, mean sing , dance , and skill...
actor and uses an ability called "Life Return" to control every cell in his body. is an oddly-shaped man with a zipper across his mouth, which has to be open in order for him to speak. is beautiful blond woman. During the course of the story, Kalifa eats a paramecia-type , granting her the ability to create cleansing bubbles that are capable of "cleaning off" a person's energy and turning them into slippery mannequins. , a man with weasel whiskers, is the newest member of CP9 and has yet to master all the Rokushiki skills.
Four Emperors
are the most powerful pirates in the New World. They form a precarious balance of powerBalance of power in international relations
In international relations, a balance of power exists when there is parity or stability between competing forces. The concept describes a state of affairs in the international system and explains the behavior of states in that system...
with The Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Marine Headquarters that keeps the world at peace. The group consists of Shanks, Whitebeard, Kaido, and .
Foxy Pirates
The 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. The crew is lead by , nicknamed , a cheater and trickster. Though he acts supremely confident most of the time, he is extremely sensitive to insults or criticism. Foxy ate the and gained the ability to emit microscopic particles from his hands which can temporarily slow down any object, reducing the object's velocityVelocity
In physics, velocity is speed in a given direction. Speed describes only how fast an object is moving, whereas velocity gives both the speed and direction of the object's motion. To have a constant velocity, an object must have a constant speed and motion in a constant direction. Constant ...
, while preserving its kinetic energy
Kinetic energy
The kinetic energy of an object is the energy which it possesses due to its motion.It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity. Having gained this energy during its acceleration, the body maintains this kinetic energy unless its speed changes...
. Other members of Foxy's numerous crew include the Hamburg, who occasionally serves as Foxy's mount, and the crew's idol
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
, Porche.
God's Army
Eneru is the leader of his own personal army, called . They consist of, aside from Eneru himself, the , who are Ohm, Satori, Gedatsu, and Shura, and the fifty , led by the Enforcer Commander Yama. The unnamed enforcers, additionally, tend to make goat-like noises, and use "Axe Dials" in battle. runs the Ohm's goal in life he explains is to free people. However, by this he means killing them and freeing them from various burdens related to life. Ohm is a swordsman who fights using a sword with an "Eisen Dial" inside the pommelHilt
The hilt of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard,grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A ricasso may also be present, but this is rarely the case...
, that makes the blade of the sword able to shapeshift. Ohm's pet, is a huge, pale yellow dog that Ohm taught to fight and stand on two feet. runs the which has a survival rate of ten percent. Satori is hardly ever serious. He tends to laugh a lot and toy with his enemies. However, he is very afraid of dying. In battle, Satori uses two "Impact Dials" tied around each of his hands, concealed under his gloves, which can absorb the force of an attack and release it back at the attacker at any time, consecutively. , nicknamed , is one of the Skypiea Priests, and runs the which has a survival rate of fifty percent. Gedatsu is one of the oddest characters in the series, as he has many strange habits, none of which he is aware of. Gedatsu uses two "Milky Dials" strapped to each of his wrists, allowing him to create dense, swamp-like clouds, and also has two Milky Dials on each of the bottom of his shoes, allowing him to fly. "Jet Dials" are also attached to his elbows, giving him very fast and powerful punches. , nicknamed runs the which has a survival rate of three percent. Shura is confident in his abilities, and willing to ruthlessly kill every transgressor. Shura's weapon of choice is a lance
Lance
A Lance is a pole weapon or spear designed to be used by a mounted warrior. The lance is longer, stout and heavier than an infantry spear, and unsuited for throwing, or for rapid thrusting. Lances did not have tips designed to intentionally break off or bend, unlike many throwing weapons of the...
with a "Heat Dial" inside, and whatever he strikes with his lance, the target is set aflame. Shura's steed, is a condor
Condor
Condor is the name for two species of New World vultures, each in a monotypic genus. They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere.They are:* The Andean Condor which inhabits the Andean mountains....
who is used for transportation. Fuza is a very vicious, dangerous, and savage bird. Fuza ate a "Flame Dial", and with it, he is able to breathe fire.
Impel Down
is one of three main locations of the World Government and the world's greatest prison. Chief Warden of Impel Down is , a man with the ability of the paramecia-type , which allows him to generate and manipulate poison as well as making him immune to all types of poison. His ability does not, however, spare him from diarrhea caused by poisoned food. As a result, he spends approximately ten hours each day in the bathroom relieving himself. Second in charge of Impel Down is the exceedingly ambitious Vice Chief Warden . He often shows off how tough he is to the prisoners, which is the reason he is admired amongst the guards. However, he cares more about his own position than the security of the prison. His weapon of choice is a double bladed naginataNaginata
The naginata is one of several varieties of traditionally made Japanese blades in the form of a pole weapon. Naginata were originally used by the samurai class in feudal Japan, and naginata were also used by ashigaru and sōhei .-Description:A naginata consists of a wooden shaft with a curved...
. Below Hannyabal stand the Chief Guards and . Sadie is a very sadistic woman who uses a thin, torturing whip in battle. Saldeath wields a trident
Trident
A trident , also called a trishul or leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture. The major Hindu god, Shiva the Destroyer and the sea god Poseidon or Neptune are...
, which also functions as a flute to direct his subordinates, the Blugori, blue, legless creatures resembling gorilla
Gorilla
Gorillas are the largest extant species of primates. They are ground-dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and either four or five subspecies...
s.
Krieg Pirates
The Krieg Pirates are a pirate crew led by , nicknamed , a man well known for his underhanded tactics. Krieg does not care for his crew and bullies them to fear and obey him. He punishes those who fail him and those who show weakness. Krieg wears a gilded suit of steel armor that is filled with hidden weapons, such as guns, bombs, etc. Krieg also uses a weapon called the "Mighty Battle Spear", that not only is a spear, but can release explosions and still stay intact. Other members of the crew include Ghin and Pearl.Kuja
The are a tribe of women living on , an island modeled after China, where men are forbidden to go. 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 both ate a model of the which are both zoan type. The middle sister, , ate the anacondaAnaconda
An anaconda is a large, non-venomous snake found in tropical South America. Although the name actually applies to a group of snakes, it is often used to refer only to one species in particular, the common or green anaconda, Eunectes murinus, which is one of the largest snakes in the world.Anaconda...
model. The youngest sister, ate the cobra
Cobra
Cobra is a venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. However, not all snakes commonly referred to as cobras are of the same genus, or even of the same family. The name is short for cobra capo or capa Snake, which is Portuguese for "snake with hood", or "hood-snake"...
model. These fruits' abilities allow them to turn into a snake or a snake-human hybrid of their respective models.
Marine
The are a naval 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 word "marine" and "Marine", respectively, are French, Dutch and German for "navy".New Fishman Pirates
The are a group of fishmen pirates seeking supremacy, using Arlong's ideals that fishmen should be superior to humans. The crew is captained by . Jones is a fishman who is responsible for assassinating Otohime, the queen of Fishman Island, an underwater island located in the Grand Line. The pirates eventually make a pact with , another fishman pirate with the power of the paramecia-type 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'etatCoup d'état
A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either...
. Jones broadcasts a message to the island, announcing that he will execute its current ruler Neptune to take over the kingdom, and then kill all of the Straw Hat Pirates. However, Luffy eventually teams up with Jimbei, and launch a combined assault on the pirates.
Red-Haired Pirates
The are a group of pirates led by "Red-Haired" Shanks. Other members include , the first mate; , a large man often seen eating a piece meat; and , the sharpshooter, who is also the father of Usopp.Revolutionary Army
The 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, , who is known to the public only as Dragon. Also unknown to the public are his family ties; he is the son of Garp and father of Luffy. Other revolutionaries are Dragon's comrade , nicknamed , ,, and Bartholomew Kuma. Ivankov is the queen of the kingdom . Ivankov holds the power of the paramecia-type , enabling him to inject hormones into a person's body using his finger nails, creating various effects like increased healing abilities, increased vigor, or changing the person's gender. Inazuma possesses ability of the , which allows him to turn his hands into giant scissors capable of cutting and deforming almost anything as if it were paper.Seven Warlords of the Sea
The 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. Other pirates consider the Warlords to be "government dogs". For their allegiance, the World Government pardons these pirates for their crimes and removes the bounties from their heads. The Seven Warlords are loosely based on the privateerPrivateer
A privateer is a private person or ship authorized by a government by letters of marque to attack foreign shipping during wartime. Privateering was a way of mobilizing armed ships and sailors without having to spend public money or commit naval officers...
s of Europe, government endorsed pirates considered heroes in their homeland and pillagers in others. Initially, the group's members are Dracule Mihawk, Crocodile, Gecko Moria, Jimbei, Boa Hancock, Don Quixote Doflamingo, and Bartholomew Kuma. During the course of the story, Crocodile is replaced by Marshall D. Teach, who leaves the group again shortly thereafter, along with Jimbei.
Shandorians
The Shandorians are a race involved in a war on Skypiea. The race is led by . Wyper is a direct descendant of Calgara, a Shandorian warrior who befriends Montblanc Noland in Jaya 400 years ago. Wyper is an extremely violent and irrational man who initially distrusts outsiders, such as Monkey D. Luffy, and is quick to fight anyone without a second thought. Despite this, however, Wyper has a deep love for his people and their homeland. While he means well, his determination sometimes gets the better of him, causing Wyper to become more violent and push himself beyond his physical limits. Wyper wields a bazookaBazooka
Bazooka is the common name for a man-portable recoilless rocket antitank weapon, widely fielded by the U.S. Army. Also referred to as the "Stovepipe", the innovative bazooka was amongst the first-generation of rocket propelled anti-tank weapons used in infantry combat...
which he calls the "Burn Bazooka", because it has a "Flavor Dial" and a "Flame Dial" inside, which the Flavor Dial can launch exploding gas, then the Flame Dial sets alight. Wyper also has a "Reject Dial" tied to his right palm, which is ten times stronger and more life threatening than an "Impact Dial". Eventually, the war ends and the Shandorians make peace with the Skypieans.
Skypiea
is a land located in the sky above the Grand Line. So far, three island have been confirmed in Skypiea, which are "Angel Island", "Shandora", "Bilka" (which has been destroyed by Eneru), and "Weatheria". The people are unique in that they have small wings on their backs. The daily life of sky people revolves around the use of "Dials", which normally aren't available in the Blue Sea. As opposed to the "Berry" of the rest of the world, it uses "Extol" as currency.Sun Pirates
The Sun Pirates are a band of pirates consisting of fishmen and mermen, led by , and later by Jimbei. They attack any pirate ship they see, but regardless of whoever is on it, they never directly kill. Other members include Arlong, 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, captained by Gecko Moria, consists mostly zombies, numbering in the hundreds, created from corpses and stolen shadows by Moria's devil fruit ability and the skills of his subordinate, the medical genius . Placed in charge of the zombies are Moria's other subordinates, , nickamed , a man augmented by Hogback with various animal parts, who ate the paramecia-type , which allows him to turn himself and anything he touches invisible, and , nicknamed , a woman who ate the paramecia-type , and thus gained the ability to create various ghosts that can either explode upon command or cause severe depression in an opponent. Using Luffy's shadow, Moria revived the body of , nicknamed , who is an extremely huge giant who ruled a country of brigands during his lifetime five hundred years before his resurrection. Using Brook's shadow, Moria revived 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 , nicknamed , 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 . Moria used a shadow to revive , who was once a famous stage actress whom Hogback was in love with, and she now has plate throwing fighting abilities. is a stuffed bear zombie with strength surpassing real bears. is a large zombie of the combination between a monkey and a spider with spider web combat abilities.Wapol Pirates
The is a pirate crew formed by Wapol, the former ruler of the Drum Empire. He ate the paramecia-type 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, who's fighting style revolves around throwing parts of his afro hair-cut.Whitebeard Pirates
The are the strongest pirate crew in the world and led by Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate. The Whitebeard Pirates are divided into sixteen divisions of one hundred men, each led by a high ranking Whitebeard Pirate. , nicknamed , is the first division commander. An unnamed mythical-creature zoan type Devil Fruit ability allows him to transform into a phoenixPhoenix (mythology)
The phoenix or phenix is a mythical sacred firebird that can be found in the mythologies of the Arabian, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, Indian and Phoenicians....
or phoenix-human hybrid. He is also able to utilize Haki. The second division is led by Portgas D. Ace. , nicknamed , is the third division commander. Jozu displayed the ability to turn parts of his body into diamond.
World Government
The is a globally operating organization, affiliated with over 170 countries from around the world.The descendants of the its founders, the , also known as the , live luxurious lives, standing above the law. It is administered by The Five Elder Stars and operates a navy, the Marine, an intelligence agency, known as Cipher Pol, and a vast underground prison, Impel Down.Other characters
Akainu
, better known as , is a Marine Admiral. He has the power of the , a logia-type Devil Fruit that gives him the power to control, create, or transform into molten rock. Akainu is extremely ruthless, destroying an entire ship full of escaping civilians in the off chance that one criminal might be hiding amongst them. During the Battle of Marineford, Akainu punches his fist into Ace's chest, killing him right in front of Luffy's eyes. Akainu is based on Bunta Sugawara. In the Japanese version of the series, Akainu was originally voiced by Michio Nakao, and is currently voiced by Fumihiko TachikiFumihiko Tachiki
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator.-Career:Formerly a blues singer and known for his low voice, Tachiki is best known as the narrator for the pre-fight movies for Pride Fighting Championships and currently for Dream...
.
Aokiji
, better known as , is an extremely lazy Marine Admiral. He possesses the power of the , a logia-type Devil Fruit allowing him to freeze things, to create ice, or to transform into it. Upon his retirement, Sengoku suggests him as his successor as Fleet Admiral. Aokiji is based on Yusaku MatsudaYusaku Matsuda
was a Japanese actor. Yusaku was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi to a Zainichi Korean mother. His father is not known. His date was wrongly recorded as 1950 on his birth records due to a parental error in filing a report.-Career:...
. He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
is a Japanese voice actor.-Career:Koyasu is part of the voice actor quartet Weiß consisting of Weiß Kreuz voice castmates Shinichiro Miki, Tomokazu Seki, and Yuuki Hiro...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the Funimation English dub, he is voiced by Bob Carter.
Arlong
, nicknamed , is a sawsharkSawshark
The sawsharks or saw sharks are an order of sharks bearing long blade-like snouts edged with teeth, which they use to slash and disable their prey...
fishman. Arlong is a racist, considering, with a few exceptions, humans to be inferior to fishmen. He values money very highly and proudly claims that he would rather die than break a promise involving money. However, he proves willing to subvert the spirit of a promise so long as he follows its letter. His powerful shark-like jaws have rapidly re-growing teeth and are capable of rending even stone. Growing up in the Fishman District of Fishman Island, Arlong becomes captain of the Arlong Pirates, who temporarily merge with other fishmen to form the Sun Pirates. He is voiced by Jūrōta Kosugi
Jurota Kosugi
is a Japanese voice actor. His deep voice is often used for rough and imposing characters. He is well known for playing the role of Sukashii from Kyattou Ninden Teyandee and Asuma Sarutobi from Naruto....
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by David Wills
David Wills (voice actor)
David Wills is an American voice actor, who works with 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post. He was formerly a disc jockey under the name Ghosty for Sirius Satellite Radio and was the host of channel 118: Radio Classics under the name Dave Wills...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Chris Rager
Chris Rager
Christopher Rager is an American voice actor who works with anime series at Funimation Entertainment.-Anime:* Baccano! - Gustavo* Baki the Grappler - Yuri* BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad - Kenji Takano...
in the Funimation dub.
Bartholomew Kuma
, nicknamed , is one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea. He has a reputation of being the only Warlord truly obedient to the World Government, when in fact he is an officer in the Revolutionary Army. The paramecia type grants him 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. He can use this ability to transport himself or others long distances. Kuma is the model for the , 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 metal. The other Pacifista look just like Kuma, sharing his abnormally large stature, but lack the Paw-Paw Fruit's ability. Instead, they poses the ability to shoot laser beams from the palms of their hands and mouths. He and his copies are voiced by Hideyuki HoriHideyuki Hori
is a Japanese voice actor and younger brother of fellow voice actor Yukitoshi Hori and works at Aoni Production. He is most known for his roles in Saint Seiya , Sakigake!! Otokojuku , Kinnikuman , Mobile Fighter G Gundam , and the Dead or Alive series and Ninja Gaiden .-Career:Along...
in the Japanese version of the anime.
Blackbeard
, later known as , captain of the Blackbeard Pirates. As a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, he kills one of his crewmates to get hold of the devil fruit he has sought for several decades, the . 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. After defeating Ace and turning him in to the World Government, he is appointed the replacement for Crocodile 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 again. After Whitebeard's death, he somehow adds his former captain's devil fruit ability to his own. He is voiced by Akio Ōtsuka in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Cole Brown in the Funimation dub. Oda named the character after Edward "Blackbeard" TeachBlackbeard
Edward Teach , better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies....
.
Boa Hancock
, referred to as by her subjects and otherwise known as the , is a woman of extraordinary beauty, the sole female member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, leader of the Kuja Pirates, and ruler of Amazon Lily. She believes that because she is so beautiful, anything bad that she does will be forgiven by everyone. 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 gorgonGorgon
In Greek mythology, the Gorgon was a terrifying female creature. The name derives from the Greek word gorgós, which means "dreadful." While descriptions of Gorgons vary across Greek literature, the term commonly refers to any of three sisters who had hair of living, venomous snakes, and a...
, 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. Hancock consumed the paramecia which gave her the ability to turn anyone charmed by her into stone. Unlike the women of the Kuja Tribe who only have Haki, Hancock has the Conqueror's Haki. 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. Hancock is voiced by Kotono Mitsuishi
Kotono Mitsuishi
is a prolific Japanese voice actor from Tokyo. As a young girl, Mitsuishi lived in Nagareyama, Chiba. Mitsuishi graduated from high school in 1986, and entered the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy. While attending the academy, she began working part time as an elevator girl in the Sunshine 60 building...
as an adult and Kanae Itō
Kanae Itō
is a Japanese voice actress and singer who was born in Nagano Prefecture. She is affiliated with Aoni Production and music publisher Lantis.- History :...
as a child in the Japanese version of the franchise.
Bon Clay
, codenamed and more commonly referred to as , is a , who is skilled at "Ballet KenpoKenpo
is the name of several Japanese martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word "quánfǎ. This term is often informally transliterated as "kempo", as a result of applying Traditional Hepburn romanization, but failing to use a macron to indicate the long vowel...
", and also ate the paramecia-type , which gives him the ability to transform into an exact copy of anyone whose face he once touched with his right hand. Bon Clay has a flamboyant attitude which includes singing and dancing. Bon Clay is the only Baroque Works Officer Agent without a female partner, because as a transvestite, he fills both roles by himself. Likewise, his codename is a composite of a male Baroque Works agent's number, "Mr. 2", and a female agent's holiday, "Bon Clay", which is the end of the Bon Festival
Bon Festival
or just is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. This Buddhist-Confucian custom has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people return to ancestral family places and visit and clean their ancestors' graves, and when the spirits of ancestors are supposed...
. In the Japanese version of the series, Bon Clay is voiced by Kazuki Yao
Kazuki Yao
is a veteran voice actor and actor currently represented by Mix Max.- Television animation :* Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple * Astro Boy * Beast Wars * Beast Wars Neo...
. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Kevin Kolack in the 4Kids dub, and by Barry Yandell
Barry Yandell
Barry Yandell is an American voice actor who works for anime series of FUNimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films. He also is a Theater Director for Schools in the Keller independent School District.-Anime:* Aquarion - Moroha*...
in the Funimation dub.
Buggy
, nicknamed , is a clown 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. Nevertheless, he is beloved by his crew. Years before the series' present, while a member of the "Roger Pirates", he brings a Devil Fruit and a treasure map into his possession. Buggy intends to sell the fruit and to search for the treasure, but Shanks, his former friend, accidentally causes him to swallow the fruit and drop the map into the sea. Buggy holds a resentment against Shanks ever since. The fruit he swallowed was a paramecia type . 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. This ability also makes him immune to cutting attacks; any such attack will only separate him into parts. Later in the series, he is captured and put into Impel Down, the undersea prison. He liberates many prisoners and is considered one of the leaders of the Impel Down breakout. He also has a compact cannonball that it seems he shoots out of his shoe called the Muggy Ball. He is voiced by Shigeru ChibaShigeru Chiba
is an actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce....
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by David Wills
David Wills (voice actor)
David Wills is an American voice actor, who works with 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post. He was formerly a disc jockey under the name Ghosty for Sirius Satellite Radio and was the host of channel 118: Radio Classics under the name Dave Wills...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Mike McFarland
Mike McFarland
Michael Charles McFarland is an American voice actor, ADR Director, Script, and Line Producer at Funimation Entertainment. He also did work with ADV Films, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, New Generation Pictures and Okatron 5000...
in the Funimation dub. Oda said that Buggy is his favorite antagonist, because of all of the antagonists Buggy is the easiest for him to draw.
Coby
Initially a small, timid, and cowardly chore boy on Alvida's old crew, later joins the Marine, where he trains alongside Helmeppo under Vice Admiral Garp and rises to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. He eventually has learns the Rokushiki skill "Shave" and during the Battle at Marineford discovers his ability to utilize Haki. He is voiced by Mika DoiMika Doi
, née is a veteran voice actress who was born in Sendai.-Anime:* Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple * Air Master * Aura Battler Dunbine * Canvas 2 ~Niji Iro no Sketch~...
in the Japanese version. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Kayzie Rogers
Kayzie Rogers
Kayzie Rogers is an American voice actress. She is best known for her work in animated television series....
in the 4Kids dub and by Leah Clark
Leah Clark
Leah Clark is an American theatre actress, voice actress, ADR Director, and Script Writer who works for Funimation Entertainment and OkraTron 5000...
in the Funimation dub.
Crocodile
, nicknamed , is a member of The Seven Warlords of the Sea and, unbeknownst to the World Government, the boss of the criminal organization Baroque Works under the codename of . After the Straw Hat Pirates thwart his plans to overthrow the Alabasta Kingdom with Baroque Works, he is stripped of his Warlord status and sent to the government prison Impel Down. The logia type allows him to manipulate sand, absorb moisture with his right hand, and as long as he is not wet, he can turn his body into sand. Crocodile wears a large golden alloy hook in place of a left hand, which contains a potent poison and a dagger underneath. He is voiced by Ryūzaburō ŌtomoRyuzaburo Otomo
is a Japanese voice actor, actor and narrator from Tokyo. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production as of December 2006, and was formerly affiliated with 81 Produce and the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society....
in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Michael Alston Baley in the 4Kids dub, and by John Swasey
John Swasey
John Swasey is an American actor, voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer who works at Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000...
in the Funimation dub.
Daz Bonez
is a bounty hunter from West Blue. The paramecia type allows his body to become bladed steel. Eventually he joins Baroque Works, where he acts as an Officer Agent under the codename of . Even after the organization's destruction, he keeps following Crocodile wherever he goes. Daz is voiced by Tetsu InadaTetsu Inada
' is a seiyū who works for Aoni Production.-TV:*Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales *Bakugan Battle Brawlers *Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia *Bamboo Blade...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Scottie Ray
Scottie Ray
Scottie Ray , sometimes credited as Scott Rayow, is a voice actor who normally voices characters for properties of 4Kids Entertainment, Central Park Media and NYAV Post...
for 4Kids, and by Brett Weaver
Brett Weaver
Brett A. Weaver is an American voice actor working with ADV Films, Funimation Entertainment, OkaTron 5000, and Seraphim Digital. He is known for his roles in the English-language dubs of anime series. He currently lives in Austin, TX with his wife, E.K...
for Funimation.
Dracule Mihawk
, nicknamed , is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the strongest swordsman in the world. He is a pale skinned man who travels in a small boat that is shaped like a coffin. In battle he either wields a knife that he carries as a pendant around his neck and if he finds a worthy opponent he will use his black claymoreClaymore
The term claymore refers to the Scottish variant of the late medieval longsword, two-handed swords with a cross hilt, of which the guards were in use during the 15th and 16th centuries.-Terminology:...
, known as the world's strongest sword. He is also able to slice objects at a distance like Zoro, called the world's strongest slash . Both weapons bear a resemblance to the Christian cross
Christian cross
The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity...
, a resemblance that was removed in the 4Kids dub by shortening their crossguard
Crossguard
On a sword or some knives, the crossguard , also known as quillons, is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt. The crossguard stops the wielder from punching shields while swinging the weapon, thereby protecting the user's hand...
s. Mihawk was originally voiced by Takeshi Aono
Takeshi Aono
is a Japanese voice actor and actor from Asahikawa, Hokkaidō affiliated with Aoni Production. He graduated from Hokkaidō Asahikawa Higashi High School....
in the Japanese version of the anime until 2010, after which he was replaced with Hirohiko Kakegawa
Hirohiko Kakegawa
is a Japanese actor. He has starred in a number of anime series, such as Transformers and Turn A Gundam. He enjoys softball, ice-skating and tennis.-Appearances:*Saint Seiya *Transformers: The Headmasters...
. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Wayne Grayson
Wayne Grayson
Vinnie Penna is an American actor and voice actor who is mostly known for voice over under the name Wayne Grayson and has worked with 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post and DuArt Film and Video....
in the 4Kids dub and by John Gremillion
John Gremillion
John Michael Gremillion is an American actor and voice actor who works for Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series.-Anime:* 009-1 - Ivan Godunov John...
in the Funimation dub.
Don Quixote Doflamingo
is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. He has the ability to control others using movements with his fingers similar to that of a puppeteerPuppeteer
A puppeteer is a person who manipulates an inanimate object, such as a puppet, in real time to create the illusion of life. The puppeteer may be visible to or hidden from the audience. A puppeteer can operate a puppet indirectly by the use of strings, rods, wires, electronics or directly by his or...
. He believes that the "Great Pirate Era" is nearing its end and a new age is about to begin. He owns a large auction house at the Sabaody Archipelago, where human and people of other species are sold as slaves. Initially his subordinate, but later dismissed, is , nicknamed , who ate the paramecia type which allows him to turn his legs into springs to bounce off surfaces to gain extraordinary heights and velocity for his attacks. Doflamingo is voiced by Hideyuki Tanaka
Hideyuki Tanaka
is a Japanese voice actor. He is a graduate of the Toho Gakuen School of Music. He is most known for his roles in Dokaben , Kinnikuman , Captain Tsubasa , Touch , Saint Seiya , Metal Gear Solid and Slam Dunk .-TV Anime:*Akagi...
in the Japanese version. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Robert McCollum
Robert McCollum
Robert McCollum is an American voice actor who works for anime series at FUNimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films...
in the Funimation dub.
Eneru
is the "God" of Skypiea. Though "God" is traditionally only the title for the island's ruler, Eneru takes it literally, forcing the population to worship and serve him. Eneru ate the logia-type , which gives him the ability to manipulate, generate, and transform into electricity. Additionally, he is able to use , an ability that somehow allows one to predict a being's movement and to sense any conscious being's position within a certain range. Used in conjunction, these abilities extend his hearing over the entire country and allow him to immediately punish those who speak up against him. Eneru believes that he is a divine and immortal being, with the authority to do, take or destroy whatever he pleases and is capable of doing anything. As the result, he appears fearless, childish, arrogant and apathetic. His lifestyle is relaxed and hedonistic. Eneru's overly long earlobes reach down to his chest, similar to some depictions of BuddhaGautama Buddha
Siddhārtha Gautama was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. In most Buddhist traditions, he is regarded as the Supreme Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama (Sanskrit: सिद्धार्थ गौतम; Pali: Siddhattha Gotama) was a spiritual teacher from the Indian...
, and like the god of thunder and storms, Raijin
Raijin
is a god of lightning, thunder and storms in the Shinto religion and in Japanese mythology.His name is derived from the Japanese words rai and shin . He is typically depicted as a demon beating drums to create thunder, usually with the symbol tomoe drawn on the drums...
, he wears a ring of drums, showing a tomoe
Tomoe
A tomoe or tomoye is a Japanese abstract shape that resembles a comma or the usual form of magatama. It is a common design element in and corporate logos, particularly in triplicate whorls known as . Some view the mitsudomoe as representative of the threefold division at the heart of the...
on the drumhead, on his back. Eneru is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
Toshiyuki Morikawa
is a prolific Japanese male voice actor from Yokohama, Kanagawa, was affiliated with Arts Vision. Lately, however, he has become the head of that a voice actor company he founded in Apr 2011. His name is also sometimes mistranslated as Tomoyuki...
in the Japanese version of the series. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Wayne Grayson
Wayne Grayson
Vinnie Penna is an American actor and voice actor who is mostly known for voice over under the name Wayne Grayson and has worked with 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post and DuArt Film and Video....
in the 4Kids dub, and by J. Michael Tatum
J. Michael Tatum
John Michael Tatum is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script writer who works for anime series at Funimation Entertainment and OkraTron 5000...
in the Funimation dub.
Galdino
is an intelligent criminal who is friends with Bon Clay. The ability of the paramecia-type allows him to produce candle wax from his body. Eventually, he joins Baroque Works under the codename of . Galdino is voiced by Nobuyuki HiyamaNobuyuki Hiyama
is a Japanese voice actor currently affiliated with Arts Vision.-Profile:* Sometimes credited as: Shuji Hiyama , Osamuyuki Hiyama * Year Enrolled into the Voice-Acting Industry: 1987...
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
is the captain of the island-sized ship Thriller Bark and one of The Seven Warlords of the Sea. The grants him the ability to control his shadow, allowing it to act completely independent from his body, and to control the shadows of others. Because his last crew was entirely annihilated in the "New World", he creates a completely obedient, immortal army of zombies by implanting stolen shadows into corpses. He is voiced by Katsuhisa Hōki in the Japanese version of the anime.Gold Roger
, later more commonly referred to as , is the captain of the Roger Pirates. Roger gains worldwide infamy and is eventually called the . Suffering from an incurable disease, he decides to make a complete voyage through the Grand Line with his crew. Afterward, he disbands the crew and turns himself over to the World Government, who announce that they have captured him. At his execution, 22 years before the beginning of the series, Roger announces that he left his treasures in the Grand Line, including the One Piece, and that it is up for the taking. This spawned the "Great Pirate Era", with various pirates looking to become the King of the Pirates, by finding the treasure referred to as the "One Piece". He is able to listen to "the voice of all things", allowing him to read the Poneglyphs. He is the father of Portgas D. Ace. He is voiced by Chikao Ōtsuka as an adult and by Takeshi KusaoTakeshi Kusao
is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production.Among his many roles, he is best known as the voices of Future Trunks , Hanamichi Sakuragi , Lamune , Ryo Sanada , Cless Alvein , Yukimura Sanada , and Dororo is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production.Among his many roles, he is...
as a young adult in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Greg Carey
Greg Carey
Greg Carey is an Australian voice actor known for his role as "Hun" in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Carey joined the Charles Sturt University theatrical production, in Bathurst, New South Wales. Carey started acting in 2001 in Are you Game?, a University project. He became a stage manager for One...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Sean Hennigan
Sean Hennigan
Sean Hennigan is a voice actor. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Dee.-Anime:* Baccano! - Maiza Avaro* Burst Angel: Infinity - Mayor Norman* Ghost Hunt - Matsuyama* Hell Girl - Koichiro Kisaragi* Jyu Oh Sei - Odin...
in the Funimation dub.
Hatchan
, better known as his nickname, Hachi, is an octopus fishman and first introduced as the first mate of the Arlong Pirates. Like all fishmen, he has ten times the strength of a human, can breathe underwater, and can swim very fast. Being half octopus, he can spit large quantities of black ink or use his suction pads to stick to walls. Additionally, he fights using the "Six Swords Style", holding one in each arm-tentacle. After Arlong and his crew were defeated and captured by the marines, Hachi escapes and opens a floating takoyakiTakoyaki
is a popular ball-shaped Japanese dumpling or more like a savory pancake made of batter and cooked in a special takoyaki pan...
restaurant. He becomes close friends with , a kissing gourami
Kissing gourami
Kissing gouramis, also known as kissing fish or kissers , are large tropical freshwater fish comprising the monotypic labyrinth fish family Helostomatidae . These fish originate from Thailand to Indonesia. They can befood fish which are farmed in their native Southeast Asia...
mermaid
Mermaid
A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
, and , her pet starfish and master. He constantly rescues Camie from Sea Kings and slave traders. Hachi later reconciles with The Straw Hat Pirates, and brings them in contact with Silvers Rayleigh, with whom he became friends after saving Rayleigh, when Rayleigh was cast away at sea. He is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
Toshiyuki Morikawa
is a prolific Japanese male voice actor from Yokohama, Kanagawa, was affiliated with Arts Vision. Lately, however, he has become the head of that a voice actor company he founded in Apr 2011. His name is also sometimes mistranslated as Tomoyuki...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel
Sean Schemmel
Sean Schemmel is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer who has worked for NYAV Post, Bandai Entertainment, Funimation Entertainment, OkraTron 5000, DuArt Film and Video, and 4Kids Entertainment...
for 4Kids and by George Manley for Funimation.
Helmeppo
is the son of Morgan, a corrupt Marine captain who has an axe-hand. Helmeppo is a coward who hid behind his father's wealth and power. Helmeppo loves his father, but Morgan resents his son. After Morgan is arrested, Helmeppo loses access to the luxurious life that he once held, and so he reluctantly becomes a Marine. Since then, Helmeppo goes under the tutelage of Garp with Coby. Thanks to Garp, Helmeppo now has very decent fighting abilities as he wields dual kukriKukri
The kukri is a curved Nepalese Knife, similar to the machete, used as both a tool and as a weapon...
as his weapon of choice. He is voiced by Kōichi Nagano
Koichi Nagano
is a male Japanese voice actor. He is from Sakura, Chiba, Japan. He debuted in 1990.Kouichi is famous for voicing Yuichiro Hikari in Rockman EXE. Another famous role includes that of Ryokan Kurita in Eyeshield 21.He was formerly part of 81 Produce.-Anime:...
in the Japanese version. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel
Sean Schemmel
Sean Schemmel is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer who has worked for NYAV Post, Bandai Entertainment, Funimation Entertainment, OkraTron 5000, DuArt Film and Video, and 4Kids Entertainment...
in the 4Kids dub and by Troy Baker
Troy Baker
Troy Baker is an American actor and voice actor who works with anime films, television series, as well as video games....
and Mike McFarland
Mike McFarland
Michael Charles McFarland is an American voice actor, ADR Director, Script, and Line Producer at Funimation Entertainment. He also did work with ADV Films, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, New Generation Pictures and Okatron 5000...
in the Funimation dub. Author Eiichiro Oda
Eiichiro Oda
is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of One Piece.-Early life:As a child, Oda was inspired by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist. He recalls that his interest in pirates was probably sparked by the popular TV animation series titled Vicky the Viking...
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 , 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.
Jango
is the first mate of the Black Cat Pirates. Eventually, Jango is captured and befriends , an arrogant Lieutenant who is stripped of his rank after defending him in court. They participate in a dance competition together and cooperated to defeat invading pirates. Also, Fullbody saves Jango from his death sentence, but is demoted to a Seaman Recruit. Jango and Fullbody are both romantically attracted to their commanding officer, Captain Hina. Jango's weapons of choice are chakramChakram
The chakram , sometimes called a war quoit, is a throwing weapon from India. Its shape is of a flat metal hoop with a sharp outer edge from in diameter...
s which he uses for slashing and hypnosis. His character is based on Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, due to his tendency to moonwalk whenever he travels and the way he dances. He also has physical similarities to the pop star. He is voiced by Kazuki Yao
Kazuki Yao
is a veteran voice actor and actor currently represented by Mix Max.- Television animation :* Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple * Astro Boy * Beast Wars * Beast Wars Neo...
in the Japanese version. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Oliver Wyman in the 4Kids dub and by Kenny Green in the Funimation dub.
Jimbei
is a yakuzaYakuza
, also known as , are members of traditional organized crime syndicates in Japan. The Japanese police, and media by request of the police, call them bōryokudan , literally "violence group", while the yakuza call themselves "ninkyō dantai" , "chivalrous organizations". The yakuza are notoriously...
-esque whale shark
Whale shark
The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark, the largest extant fish species. The largest confirmed individual had a length of and a weight of more than , but unconfirmed claims report considerably larger whale sharks...
fishman. In exchange for the World Government granting him Warlord-status, Jimbei disbands his pirate crew, the Sunny Pirates. Though the World Government knows him as a pirate-hating pirate, he has a weakness for Whitebeard and his men, due to Whitebeard's declaring Fishman Island his protectorate. For refusing to raise a hand against Whitebeard, Jimbei is imprisoned in Impel Down, until he agrees to go to war against Whitebeard. However, he remains adamant and eventually resigns his position. Jimbei is a master of "Fishman Karate". His strikes are so strong, that he does not even need to make physical contact with an enemy as the very air will blow them away. Jimbei also displays the ability to manipulate water as if it were a tangible cloth through Fishman Karate. In the Japanese version of the series, Jimbei was originally voiced by Daisuke Gōri
Daisuke Gori
was a Japanese voice actor, narrator and actor from Kōtō, Tokyo. Throughout his life, he was attached to TV Talent Center Tokyo, Yoshizawa Theatre School and then Mausu Promotion; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. His real name, as well as his former stage name, was...
until his death in 2010; since Gōri's death, Katsuhisa Hōki provides his voice.
Kizaru
, better known as , is a Marine Admiral, who possesses the power of the , a logia-type Devil Fruit, allowing him to turn himself into light, and fire destructive beams. Kizaru is based on Kunie TanakaKunie Tanaka
is a Japanese actor who has appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Sanjuro and The Bad Sleep Well and Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan.He has been nominated for five Japanese Academy Awards, winning the Best Supporting Actor statuette for Gakko in 1993.-Selected filmography:*Minna no Ie aka...
. He is voiced by Unshō Ishizuka in the Japanese version of the anime.
Monkey D. Garp
, nicknamed and , is a Vice Admiral and the father of Monkey D. Dragon and the grandfather of Luffy. He is famous for cornering Gol D. Roger and considered a hero of the Marines. After Roger's execution, he took care of Roger's son, Ace, raising him like his own grandson. He has superhuman strength, enough to lift and throw cannonballs like baseball pitches. 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 marines. He is voiced by Hiroshi NakaHiroshi Naka
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Production Baobab. He is originally from Ōita Prefecture.- TV anime :*Baki the Grappler *Clannad *Comic Party Revolution *Cowboy Bebop...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Brian Mathis in the Funimation dub.
Nefertari Vivi
, first introduced under the codename of (a Frontier Agent) while infiltrating Baroque Works, is the princess of the Alabasta Kingdom. The daughter of Nefertari Cobra, the kingdom's ruler, Vivi's closest friend is , a spot-billed duck who she rides through Alabasta. She is a weak fighter but cannot bear to abandon anyone even if it means her own death and as long as there is a chance of saving everyone from a dangerous situation, she is willing to risk her life to do it. During the time she travels with the Straw Hat Pirates, 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. Despite this, the Straw Hats still consider her part of the crew. Vivi's weapon of choice are dual kujakki. Vivi is voiced by Misa WatanabeMisa Watanabe
is a Japanese voice actress . She is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. She is well known for voicing Nefertari Vivi in One Piece. She is the official Japanese dub-over artist for Cameron Diaz.-Television Animation:*Absolute Boy - Hana Tokimiya...
in the Japanese version of the franchise. In the English versions of the series, she is voiced by Karen Neil in the 4Kids dub, and by Caitlin Glass
Caitlin Glass
Caitlin Tiffany Glass is an American voice actress and ADR director. While still a college student, Glass was hired by Funimation Entertainment while on a tour of the studio. Her first roles were bit parts on Case Closed until she landed the role of Hiyono Yuizaki in Spiral...
in the Funimation dub.
Pandaman
is a joke character, which usually has a cameo appearance. Is a man with a pandaPanda
Panda or Panda bear most often refers to:*Giant panda, an animal in the Bear familyPanda may also refer to:*Red panda, the only living member in the Ailuridae family-In biology:* Species related to the Giant panda...
face. He is the most notable of Oda's joke characters, having appeared hidden in nearly every One Piece chapter, episode arc, movie, and such. Pandaman has appeared most of the time as a hidden character that no one else seems to care about or notice, whose actions apparently don't affect the main plot at all. However, in one special episode of the anime, not only did the main characters actually take notice of him, but he was also made the center of attention. He is also a playable character in the video game One Piece: Grand Battle 2. It also has a female version called , which appears in Amazon Lily.
Portgas D. Ace
, nicknamed , is the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, and he is Luffy's adopted older brother. 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 . 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. To conceal his existence from the World Government, Rouge carried him for twenty months before giving birth. Afterwards, she died from exhaustion. Ace ate the logia-type which allows him to manipulate, create, and transform into fire. He is also able to have . Ace habitually falls asleep in the middle of meals or conversations, a trait also seen with Luffy and Garp. His back bears the mark of Whitebeard–a skull with a white mustache superimposed over a manjiSwastika
The swastika is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles, in either right-facing form in counter clock motion or its mirrored left-facing form in clock motion. Earliest archaeological evidence of swastika-shaped ornaments dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization of Ancient...
. The manji was changed to crossbones in the anime and in later chapters of the manga. Eventually, Ace sacrifices himself by shielding Luffy from Akainu's magma attack. Ace ranked in the Top 10 of both Shōnen Jump character popularity polls since the character's introduction. He is voiced by Toshio Furukawa
Toshio Furukawa
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production and is married to fellow voice actress Shino Kakinuma. His height is 164cm. Hobbies are Fishing, diorama, reading and movies.In July 2011, Furukawa appeared at Anime Expo as a guest.-Career/Personal:...
as an adult and by Daisuke Sakaguchi
Daisuke Sakaguchi
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Atashin'chi *Baccano! *Bamboo Blade *Black Jack *Bleach *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo...
as a child in the Japanese version of the series. In the English versions, he is voiced by Frank Frankson
Frank Frankson
Gregory Abbey , also known under the aliases Frank Frankson and John Campbell, is an American voice actor who is known for working with 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
in the 4Kids dub, and by Travis Willingham
Travis Willingham
Travis Hampton Willingham is an American actor and voice actor who works with anime films, television series, as well as video games....
in the Funimation dub.
Sengoku
, nicknamed and , is a Fleet Admiral and commands the Marine. He was one of the major figures along with Whitebeard, Shiki, and Garp during Gol D. Roger lifetime. Sengoku ate a devil fruit that allows him to turn into something similar to a gigantic DaibutsuDaibutsu
or 'giant Buddha' is the Japanese term, often used informally, for large statues of Buddha. The oldest is that at Asuka-dera and the best-known those of Tōdai-ji in Nara and Kōtoku-in in Kamakura , both National Treasures.- Examples :...
: Zoan type, . He is voiced by Takkō Ishimori
Takko Ishimori
is a male Japanese voice actor from Nagasaki, Japan. He is attached to the talent agency Arts Vision, and debuted in 1960. He is one of the founding members of Theater Echo.-Anime:*Bubblegum Crash *Buzzer Beater...
. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Ed Blaylock
Ed Blaylock
Ed Blaylock is an American voice actor for various video games and anime. His most notable role is Fuhrer King Bradley from Fullmetal Alchemist...
in the Funimation dub.
Shanks
, nicknamed is the leader of the Red-Haired Pirates and one of the Four Emperors. Shanks is a former member of the Roger Pirates, where he had a rivalry with Buggy. 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. Shanks is a skilled swordsman. Before he lost his arm, he dueled 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 of Marineford, with the purpose of bringing it to an end. Oda states that Shanks is the One Piece character that most resembles himself, because of his fun-loving, partying nature. He is voiced by Shūichi IkedaShuichi Ikeda
is a veteran seiyū born on December 2, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan. Ikeda is married to Sakiko Tamagawa, although he was once married to Keiko Toda. He currently works for Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society...
in Japanese version of the anime. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Tom Souhrada in the 4Kids dub, and by Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer who works for Funimation Entertainment. He currently resides in NYC where he does additional voices for NYAV Post projects such as Gundam Unicorn & Freedom.-Anime:...
in the Funimation dub.
Silvers Rayleigh
, nicknamed is the former first mate of the "Roger Pirates". He has settled down on the Sabaody Archipelago, where he works as a coating mechanic. Rayleigh has , an ability that can, among other things, make weak people unconscious. He can aim it at multiple targets in his vicinity. It also allows him to render users of logia type Devil Fruits vulnerable to physical attack. Rayleigh has displayed the ability to use a sword. He has been friends with Hachi for 20 years, ever since he was saved by him, when he was cast away at sea. He is voiced by Keiichi SonobeKeiichi Sonobe
is a male Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with 81 Produce.-Television animation:*Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple *Ai Yori Aoshi *Azuki-chan *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo...
in the Japanese version. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Bradford Hutson in the Funimation dub.
Smoker
, nicknamed , is a Marine officer with the rank of Captain and is a cigar enthusiast, keeping plenty of cigars strapped to the left side of his jacket while smoking two lit ones in his mouth. He has the powers of the , a logia-type Devil Fruit giving him the power to manipulate, create, control and transform into smoke. He uses a jutte tipped with a sea stone, which allows him to attack Logia fruit users. The jutte is eventually destroyed by Boa Hancock during the war to rescue Ace. In 4Kids' dub, his cigars were edited out, while their smoke was left in, giving the appearance of smoke constantly issuing from his mouth. He was originally voiced by Ginzō MatsuoGinzo Matsuo
was a Japanese voice actor who was born in Nakatsu, Oita, Japan as . He was part of Aoni Production, but he established in 1997. He was most known for the roles of Hemu-Hemu and Ginnosuke Nohara ....
in the Japanese version of the anime until his death in 2001; since then, Mahito Ōba
Mahito Oba
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He is a graduate of Tamagawa University and is currently represented by Aoni Production.He is most known for the roles of Announcer Yoshigai in Ultimate Muscle , the narrator and Smoker in One Piece, and Wolf O'Donnell in Star Fox Assault and Super Smash Bros...
assumed the role. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Scottie Ray
Scottie Ray
Scottie Ray , sometimes credited as Scott Rayow, is a voice actor who normally voices characters for properties of 4Kids Entertainment, Central Park Media and NYAV Post...
in the 4Kids dub and by Greg Dulcie
Greg Dulcie
Greg Dulcie is an American voice actor who works at Funimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series.-Anime:* B'tX - B'tX* Baki the Grappler - Doppo Orochi...
in the Funimation dub.
Tashigi
, named after the , is a Marine officer with the rank of Ensign and Smoker's second in command. While adept at sword fighting, she is unusually clumsy. She is also very well-versed in the famous katanaKatana
A Japanese sword, or , is one of the traditional bladed weapons of Japan. There are several types of Japanese swords, according to size, field of application and method of manufacture.-Description:...
, 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. 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. She is voiced by Junko Noda
Junko Noda
is a Japanese voice actress. Noda is formerly affiliated with Aoni Production. In addition, Noda is part of the Hinata Girls and she is best known for her work in the Love Hina anime series...
in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English dubs, she is voiced by Priscilla Everett for 4Kids and by Monica Rial
Monica Rial
Monica Jean Rial is an American voice actress, ADR Director, and Script Writer who works for Funimation Entertainment, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000...
for Funimation. 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.
Whitebeard
, better known as , is the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, and regarded as the world's strongest pirate. Whitebeard is a very large human with a large white mustache in the shape of an upward bound crescent moonLunar phase
A lunar phase or phase of the moon is the appearance of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer, usually on Earth. The lunar phases change cyclically as the Moon orbits the Earth, according to the changing relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun...
. Fighting with a bisento
Bisento
A is a kind of Japanese pole weapon which greatly resembles a naginata. It consists of a thick curved blade mounted atop a long wooden pole. Much heavier than the naginata in construction, there are some accounts of it being used as a training weapon to improve one's naginatajutsu...
as his weapon, he is said to have been the only man capable of matching Gold Roger in combat. The ability of the paramecia-type allows him to create shock waves powerful enough to cause earthquakes and tsunamis. He considers all his crewmen as his sons and will protect them with all his might if they are threatened. Whitebeard believes it is impossible to live in the world without humanity and justice. Whitebeard is eventually killed by the Blackbeard Pirates. Whitebeard is voiced by Kinryu Arimoto
Kinryu Arimoto
is a Japanese voice actor formerly employed by Production Baobab and is a shodan in kenpo.-Anime:*Angel Heart *Baccano! *Bleach *Blue Submarine 6 *City Hunter...
in the Japanese version. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by R. Bruce Elliott
R. Bruce Elliott
Robert Bruce Elliott is an American Actor and voice actor who works for Funimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films...
in the Funimation dub.
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, as well as several lines of figurines, action figures and plush dolls, including crossovers with other series. Many characters are also featured on trading cards from the One Piece Collectible Card Game and other products ranging from mouse pads to bath salts.Reception
Allen Divers of Anime News NetworkAnime News Network
Anime News Network is an anime industry news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, Japanese popular music and other otaku-related culture within North America, Australia and Japan. Additionally, it sometimes features similar happenings throughout the Anglosphere and elsewhere in the...
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
DVD Talk
DVD Talk is a website for DVD enthusiasts founded in January 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman when DVDs and DVD players were first beginning to hit the market.The site started as an online forum, an email newsletter, and a page of DVD news and reviews...
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 cool—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 laments 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
DVD Talk
DVD Talk is a website for DVD enthusiasts founded in January 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman when DVDs and DVD players were first beginning to hit the market.The site started as an online forum, an email newsletter, and a page of DVD news and reviews...
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" 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."
External links
- Characters section of Toei AnimationToei AnimationToei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
's One Piece website - Characters section of Fuji TelevisionFuji Televisionis a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
's One Piece website - Characters section of Funimation EntertainmentFunimation EntertainmentFunimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
's One Piece website