Top 25 Best One Piece Characters

Monkey D. Luffy

The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and the star of One Piece, Luffy is young, passionate, caring, and downright frightening at times. He's a fierce fighter who will do anything for those he considers friends.

Roronoa Zoro

Feared as one of the most dangerous members of the Straw Hat Pirates, second only to Luffy, this former pirate hunter is one of the most respected characters on the anime. He carries himself with a warrior's respect, leading many to think he was a captain early on in the series. He's not all serious though, as his fights with Sanji and constantly getting lost make for great laughs in One Piece.

Coby

Remember that chore boy on Captain Alvida's ship? He was small and weak, and had that weird shaped head. Well he grew up to be a powerful Marine Captain, training under Monkey D. Garp, and has fulfilled the dream he shared with Luffy all those years ago.

Dracule Mihawk

The greatest swordsman in the world and one of the Seven Warlords of the sea. He used his great skills to train Roronoa Zoro after the Paramount War.

Red-Haired Shanks

Not much is known about Shanks. He's one of the Four Emperors, used to serve on the Oro Jackson, and is the reason Luffy is a pirate today. His power is unknown, how he became an emperor is unknown, and just why everyone fears him remains a mystery. That mystery lends itself quite well to this great man's legend, a man who managed to stop a war just by speaking.

Silvers Rayleigh

Ralyeigh served as first mate on the Oro Jackson, so you know he's someone to take seriously . He is also the man who trained Monkey D. Luffy after the Paramount War, making him the powerful captain he is today.

Gol D. Roger

Gold Roger, caption of the Oro Jackson, single-handedly started a new pirate golden age as thousands of hopeful pirates searched for the One Piece. He left wisdom and riches out on the sea and everyone seeks to claim his title as King of the Pirates.

Portgas D. Ace

Born as Gol D. Ace and nicknamed Fire Fist Ace for his exploits on the sea, Ace was feared by the military and other pirates. He rose through the ranks becoming Whitebeard's Second Division Commander, claiming the seas in the name of his king.

Trafalgar D. Water Law

Law is the captain of the Heart Pirates, and he used to serve under fellow Warlord Donquixote Doflamingo. His skill with a sword and the Op-Op Fruit make him a technical fighter with surgical precision. When you hear him yell "Room!" you know it's about to go down.

Donquixote Doflamingo

Many may hate him, after all he is a Celestial Dragon and a horrible king to his people, but there's no denying this man's greatness. He's cold and calculated, a true criminal among pirates.

Boa Hancock

Boa Hancock is a member of the Seven Warlords, as well as the empress of Amazon Lily. She may seem like she's all looks, but with the power of her Love-Love Fruit, she can stand against even the toughest of warriors.

Kaido of the Beasts

Kaido is member of the Four Emperors and he might just be insane. He tries to kill himself to pass the time, but is too powerful to die.

Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate

Whitebeard was one of the world's strongest pirates, a member of the Four Emperors, and the holder of one of the world's most powerful Devil Fruits. He died as he lived, standing tall against adversity.

Marco the Phoenix

Marco ate an extraordinarily rare Devil Fruit, a Mythical Zoan which allows him to turn into a Phoenix. That gives him both Zoan and Logia capabilities, so it's no wonder he proved worthy of being Whitebeard's right hand man.

Nico Robin

One Piece's "Devil Child" is the Straw Hats' resident archaeologist and wielder of the Flower-Flower Fruit. She's searching for the meaning behind the Ponyglyphs and the "Will of D." When we first meet her, she's an enemy, but Luffy finds the good inside her and she becomes a valuable member of his team.

Bepo

Yup, that's a bear pirate. Bepo is a member of the Mink tribe, and a badass pirate on Law's crew. His penchant for always getting down on himself and then quickly switching to warrior mode makes him a funny addition to the One Piece cast.

Tashigi

Smoker's lieutenant is a skilled swordswoman who isn't afraid of anyone, not even Zoro. Plus, who can forget the she switched bodies with Smoker? Hilarious indeed.

Laboon

You meet this whale fairly early on in One Piece. At first it seems like there isn't much too him, but his story of waiting for his pirate friends to return wrenched the hearts of many fans.

Sogeking

Lu lu lala lu!

Mr. 2 Bon Clay

Originally a member of Baroque Works under Crocodile, this pirate's over-the-top fashion and penchant for copying others made him a standout. Plus, his ballet is absolutely deadly.

Bartolomeo

Bartolomeo is the captain of the Barto Club pirates and a huge fan of the Straw Hats. He helps them survive Dressrosa because, as far as he's concerned, Luffy-senpai gets all the help he needs.

Buggy the Clown

Buggy may prove to be a coward at times, but he sure is loved. This One Piece pirate once served on the legendary Oro Jackson.

Franky

Franky, real name Cutty Flam, is Monkey D. Luffy's shipwright and one of the funniest characters in One Piece. He's loosely based on Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura, and he wears that well.

Aokiji

Whether you know him as Aokiji or Kuzan, there's no denying that this ice-cold ex-admiral is one of the coolest characters in One Piece.

Monkey D. Garp

Luffy's grandfather is one of the most respected Marines in the world. You'd think he'd be a nightmare for pirates but he's always had a soft spot for the likes of Luffy and his brother Ace. His son happens to be one of the most dangerous pirates in the world and leader of the resistance, Monkey D. Dragon.