One Piece: Every Straw Hat Pirate’s Age, Height, And Birthday

One Piece: Every Straw Hat Pirate’s Age, Height, And Birthday

Starting as a humble one-shot called Romance Dawn, Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is now firmly established as a cornerstone of both the manga and anime industries. Ever since debuting in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997, the pirate-themed manga has produced more than 1100 chapters and 100 volumes, and Oda is not quite done yet. Sure, One Piece‘s Straw Hats will eventually be part of history, but there is still a way to go before the Thousand Sunny sails into the sunset.

Starting in 1999, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook, and Jinbe found themselves starring in a Toei anime adaptation, one that had its 1000th episode in 2021. One Piece is so massive that a new animated series was announced in 2023, despite the original being nowhere near complete. Even more amazingly, Oda’s masterpiece spawned a live-action Netflix series that, somehow, defied expectations and managed to be pretty good. There are even a couple of decent One Piece games, although the franchise has not embraced this medium as successfully as Naruto or Dragon Ball​​​​​​.

The manga, anime, live-action series, and games have one major thing in common: lovable characters. The Straw Hats are iconic as individuals and a unit, and they will be remembered long after Oda puts down his pen. Consequently, fans might want a breakdown of basic information regarding these pirates. They might wish to know how old is Luffy? How tall is Zoro? Or, when are the birthdays of One Piece‘s main characters?

Updated March 23, 2025 by Mark Sammut: One Piece is set to return on April 6, 2025, as part of the Spring 2025 anime lineup, bringing the roughly 4-month wait to an end. The Straw Hats will soon be on everyone’s TVs once again; in the meantime, a refresher could be in order. Sections highlighting the best moments of Vivi, Zeus, and Going Merry have been added.

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At this point in One Piece, it seems unlikely that the Straw Hats will welcome a new member into the crew, although there is always a chance that Eiichiro Oda will surprise readers. Still, the current lineup could very well be the final one, especially since the crew has no obvious weak points that need to be fixed or blind spots that should be filled. At a push, an argument could be made that the Straw Hats could use some support roles like a blacksmith or a reconnaissance officer, but neither are particularly important nor would they add anything major to the crew.

To make it as simple as possible to read through the Straw Hats’ personal information, the information is included in the following table.

For the characters’ ages and heights, both the pre and post-timeskip information are provided. The first bullet point covers the former while the second point relates to the latter. Also, the height’s feet and inches data have been rounded up. Also, click on a character’s name to go directly to their section.

Straw Hat

Birthday

Age

Height

Monkey D. Luffy

May 5

17

19

5’8″ / 172 cm

5’9″ / 174 cm

Roronoa Zoro

November 11

19

21

5’10” / 178 cm

5’11” / 181 cm

Nami

July 3

18

20

5’7″ / 169 cm

5’7″ / 170 cm

Usopp

April 1

17

19

5’9″ / 174 cm

5’9″ / 176 cm

Sanji

March 2

19

21

  • 5’10” / 177 cm
  • 5’11” / 180 cm

Tony Tony Chopper

December 24

15

17

2’11” / 90 cm

Nico Robin

February 6

28

30

6’2″ / 188 cm

Franky

March 9

34

36

  • 7’5″ / 225 cm
  • 7’10” / 740 cm

Brook

April 3

88

90

  • 8’9″ / 266 cm
  • 9’1″ / 277 cm

Jinbei

April 2

44

46

9’11” / 301 cm

Nefertari Vivi

February 2

16

18

5’7″ / 169 cm

Zeus

June 26

N/A

7’7″ / 232 cm

Straw Hat Grand Fleet (Captains)

Cavendish (Beautiful Pirates)

August 31

26

6’10” / 208 cm

Bartolomeo (Barto Club)

October 6

24

7’3″ / 220 cm

Sai (Happo Navy)

August 13

28

7’11” / 242 cm

Ideo (Ideo Pirates)

October 10

22

7’5″ / 225 cm

Leo (Tontatta Pirates)

July 24

25

0’9″ / 23 cm

Hajrudin (New Giant Warrior Pirates)

August 12

81

72’2″ / 2200 cm

Orlumbus (Yonta Maria Grand Fleet)

June 23

42

15’9″ / 480 cm

Luffy

Captain

  • Debut Episode: I’m Luffy! The Man Who’s Gonna Be King of the Pirates! (Episode 1)
  • Devil Fruit: Gomu Gomu no Mi/Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika
  • Current Bounty: 3 Billion Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Mayumi Tanaka
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Colleen Clinkenbeard

One Piece‘s protagonist and the Straw Hats’ charismatic leader, Monkey D. Luffy is a manga and anime icon by this point. With a complex backstory that slowly reveals itself over hundreds of episodes, Luffy’s goofy personality hides a revolutionary figure who can inspire change in not only others but also entire kingdoms.

A force of nature, Straw Hat simply has this innate ability to draw people to him, captivating or infuriating them with his staunch values that pursue freedom and autonomy above everything else. Sure, Luffy regularly states that his goal is to find the One Piece, but that is simply a means to an end. He is driven solely by a desire for adventure, and he has no interest in treasure beyond what it represents.

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As a captain, Luffy can be somewhat frustrating, in the sense that he regularly makes decisions that drop his crew in hot water. Due to having a straightforward mentality, a blunt tone, and bouts of just plain stupidity, Luffy’s intelligence can be underestimated; however, he has repeatedly shown a capacity for strategic thought, even if these moments seem to be driven by instinct or happenstance at times.

Luffy’s birthday happens to fall on Children’s Day in Japan, which is almost certainly not a coincidence.

Luffy’s Best Moment In One Piece

one piece luffy punches saint charlos

As the MC, Luffy has had way too many awesome moments to narrow down the selection to just one. However, if forced to pick a single scene that defines the Straw Hat captain, it would have to be Luffy punching the Celestial Dragon, Saint Charlos, in Sabaody Archipelago. That moment is Luffy.

Zoro

First Mate

  • Debut Episode: I’m Luffy! The Man Who’s Gonna Be King of the Pirates! (Episode 1)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 1,111 Billion Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kazuya Nakai
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Christopher R. Sabat

The first character to join Luffy’s crew, Roronoa Zoro is firmly established as the Straw Hats’ second-in-command, even if he does not usually assume an active leadership role. Despite seeming more mature than most of his comrades, Zoro is only slightly older than Luffy and Nami, and he is more than willing to contribute to the crew’s sillier moments if the opportunity calls for it. That said, the swordsman generally takes things seriously, and he is 100% dedicated to Luffy. Zoro is willing to pretty much die for his captain, and his dedication has not wavered since he accepts the invitation to join the crew.

On the battlefield, Zoro uses a three-sword style that makes him extremely deadly and unpredictable. Despite not having a Devil Fruit ability, his skills with the blade make him a terrifying opponent for most people, and his potential seemingly knows no bounds. Even more so than Luffy, Zoro is arguably the Straw Hat with the most combat experience; in fact, he was seasoned when he joined the crew. For the most part, Zoro gets along with the rest of the Straw Hats, with the only exception being Sanji.

Zoro’s Best Moment In One Piece

Zoro no moment

While he is the definition of cool and has had plenty of awesome fights and moments, Zoro’s most iconic scene is not in question. At the end of Thriller Bark, Zoro steps up to take Kuma’s onslaught, protecting the rest of the Straw Hats in the process. Except for Sanji, none of the characters had any idea that Zoro went through this hell. For them, “nothing happened.”

Nami

  • Debut Episode: I’m Luffy! The Man Who’s Gonna Be King of the Pirates! (Episode 1)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 366 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Akemi Okamura
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Luci Christian

Introduced very early in the series, Nami is undoubtedly one of the most important members of the Straw Hats, although that is not always apparent since she tends to take a backseat during most fights and arcs. The navigator’s biggest contributions arguably happen off-screen, as she theoretically is in charge of ensuring the Straw Hats get where they need to be. As One Piece does not dedicate too much time to the crew’s open-sea travels between islands, Nami can seem like she does not do much except occasionally smack the boys in the head. Nevertheless, she is a great character in her own right.

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While typically accepting a supporting role in most battles, Nami is willing to get her hands dirty if the situation calls for it, and her fights are entertaining and usually rely on tactics rather than brute force. The Clima-Tact is a fun weapon that has received neat upgrades over the years, even if it rarely gets a showcase during arcs. Except for maybe Chopper and Robin, Nami is among the smarter Straw Hat pirates, and she knows how to persevere in the face of tragedy thanks to her background with Arlong.

Ultimately, Nami seems to mostly serve as a voice of reason who can help counter some of Luffy’s dumber ideas, all the while acting as an emotional support and a motherly figure.

Nami’s Best Moment In One Piece

one piece episode 1008 nami refusing ulti

This one is a bit tricky, as Nami’s most iconic moment is asking for help during the Arlong Park arc. As great as that moment is, she arguably surpasses it multiple times after the timeskip. Nami is all-around fantastic during the Whole Cake Island arc, and she extends that run into the Wano Country Saga. The latter might just contain the navigator’s greatest ever moment when Nami refuses to go against Luffy’s Pirate King dream even in the face of death.

Usopp

Sniper

  • Debut Episode: I’m Luffy! The Man Who’s Gonna Be King of the Pirates! (Episode 1)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 500 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kappei Yamaguchi
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Sonny Strait

The Straw Hats’ sharpshooter, Usopp has a similar personality to his captain as both characters are energetic, prone to bouts of silliness, hard-headed, and love a good adventure. However, unlike Luffy, Usopp is painfully aware of his mortality at all times, which manifests in a tragic illness that is not taken seriously by his crew mates. Alongside Nami, Usopp typically provides the most vocal resistance to Luffy’s propensity to jump head-first into danger. However, also like Nami, Usopp does not let his fears stop him from helping out and doing the right thing. He might just cry about it for a while.

Although still insecure to an extent, Usopp has grown braver as the years have flown by. He has been through just as much hardship as any of the other Straw Hats, and while he usually does not face off against the crew’s strongest enemies, Usopp has bested his share of heavyweights, to the point of earning a few colorful nicknames.

Out of all the Straw Hats, Usopp is probably the most polarizing with viewers. As humor is naturally subjective, the crew’s most blatant comedy character was always destined to be divisive, especially since his jokes stay mostly the same throughout the show’s run. Still, he has a good rapport with most of the other main characters, particularly Luffy and Nami. Usopp’s “normalcy,” for lack of a better word, helps balance out the rest of the crew, showing that a member can contribute beyond just their combat abilities. Also, just to be clear, Usopp is a fantastic sniper, among the best in One Piece, so it is not like he is useless. His main talent is just very situational.

Usopp’s Best Moment In One Piece

The Straw Hat Pirates (Nami, Zoro, Luffy, Sogeking, Sanji and Chopper) confront CP9 in order to retrieve Robin.

While occasionally the butt of the joke, Usopp has arguably more “awesome” moments than any other Straw Hat not named Luffy (or maybe Zoro). His fight with Perona is the highlight of the Thriller Bark arc, while the way he defeats Sugar in Dressrosa might just be the funniest moment in all of One Piece.

That said, Usopp’s best moment is burning the World Government flag during Enies Lobby. OK, technically, it is Soge King’s best moment.

Sanji

Cook

  • Debut Episode: Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant! (Episode 20)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 1,032 Billion Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Hiroaki Hirata
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Eric Vale

Completing the Straw Hats’ big three, Sanji is sometimes overshadowed by Zoro and Luffy due to simply being the weakest. However, that speaks to those characters’ strengths rather than reflects the cook’s vulnerability, and he has more than proven capable of holding his own against powerful opponents. Introduced in the Baratie Arc as an arrogant chef who loves to mouth off, Sanji deeply respects food and believes everyone deserves a warm meal, including his enemies. While he finds some of his captain’s antics frustrating, Sanji generally loves and respects Luffy, although he is more willing to challenge his orders than Zoro.

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Speaking of Zoro, Sanji tends to not get along with his crewmate, with the two frequently getting into fights. That said, most of these arguments are played up for comedic purposes, and they rarely engage in serious fights that negatively impact the Straw Hats. They just annoy each other.

Finally, Sanji cannot be discussed without mentioning his “love” for women. This trait has somewhat defined the character since the timeskip, especially since it is overplayed as a gag during the Fish-Man Island arc. While seeing himself as a chivalrous gentleman, Sanji’s antics tend to cross the line into just plain old perversion.

Sanji’s Best Moment In One Piece

sanji feeding gin one piece

While somewhat overshadowed by his pervy antics, Sanji is responsible for some of One Piece‘s heavier scenes. Luffy and Usopp might take center stage during their fight at the start of Water 7, but Sanji contributes significantly to this iconic and heartbreaking moment. He also gets plenty of moments to shine during the Whole Cake Island arc, which makes sense since it is basically his storyline.

As great as those scenes are, Sanji feeding Gin during his introductory arc is still the cook’s perfect moment.

Tony Tony Chopper

Doctor

  • Debut Episode: Are You Happy? the Doctor Called Witch! (Episode 81)
  • Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi
  • Current Bounty: 1 Thousand Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Ikue Otani
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Brina Palencia

Who does not love Chopper? With an adorable design that screams “mascot character,” the Straw Hat doctor could have been reduced to little more than a walking plushie in less capable hands than Oda. Fortunately, Chopper is a completely fleshed-out character who shares a strong dynamic with the rest of the crew.

How old is Chopper? Technically, he is not that much younger than the other Straw Hats, but he can come across as childish at times. He is pretty naive and easily influenced, often going along with Luffy and Usopp’s shenanigans or falling for obvious lies. To be fair, he is notably more mature after the timeskip and less willing to accept bad ideas by his friends. Most importantly, he takes his role as a doctor seriously, and he is extremely talented.

Chopper’s Best Moment In One Piece

Chopper Monster Point

The Straw Hat’s doctor tends to take a backseat during most arcs, typically being limited to cute and funny moments rather than truly epic ones. Still, Chopper reaching Monster Point during Enies Lobby is pretty great, along with being a touch scary.

Nico Robin

Archaeologist

  • Debut Episode: Deliver Princess Vivi! the Luffy Pirates Set Sail! (Episode 67)
  • Devil Fruit: Hana Hana no Mi
  • Current Bounty: 930 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Yuriko Yamaguchi
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Stephanie Young

Nico Robin is the cool and collected Straw Hat with a love for “cute things.” When she joined the crew, Robin was a mysterious figure who kept her distance, a decision fueled by her tragic backstory. Her personality is initially hard to pin down, but she opens up after the Enies Lobby arc. Since then, Robin has never wavered in her dedication to Luffy and the Straw Hats, and this commitment seems to grow stronger with each passing arc.

In the post-timeskip arcs, Robin has a habit of fading somewhat into the background. Despite being a very capable fighter in her own right, she rarely gets an opportunity to show her abilities; while frustrating, this aversion to combat does fit the archeologist’s calm nature. If someone angers her enough to push her into action, Robin can be the most brutal member of the Straw Hats, even surpassing Zoro.

Robin’s Best Moment In One Piece

nico demon child robin

Probably the most obvious pick out of all the Straw Hats, Nico Robin admitting that she wants to live during Enies Lobby is her best moment. Honestly, it could be One Piece‘s most iconic moment in general.

Franky

Shipwright

  • Debut Episode: Pirate Abduction Incident! a Pirate Ship That Can Only Await Her End! (Episode 233)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 394 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kazuki Yao
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Patrick Seitz

If nothing else, Franky has the most interesting physique out of all the Straw Hats. Before the timeskip, the shipwright looked like the sci-fi lovechild of Johnny Bravo and Popeye; post-timeskip, Franky is more mecha than human. Either way, he has an eye-catching aesthetic.

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The cyborg shipwright Franky has made unbreakable bonds throughout One Piece, thanks to his charm and charisma.

Introduced in the Water 7 arc, Franky initially served as an antagonist to the Straw Hats, and he was quite entertaining in this position. He even had his own crew (and a real one too, unlike Usopp), albeit a land-locked one. Joining the Straw Hats as its shipwright, Franky plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the Thousand Sunny stays afloat. While his technical abilities are beyond question, his over-the-top behavior can be slightly off-putting, particularly following his post-timeskip makeover. Still, Franky knows when to turn off the silliness, and he can be the voice of reason in certain situations. Due to being in his mid-30s, he was the oldest member of the crew before Brook and Jinbe’s arrival.

Franky’s Best Moment In One Piece

one piece episode 998 franky driving a bike over big mom

Franky driving his bike right into Big Mom is the definition of SUPER. Brook is pretty cool in this scene too.

Brook

Musician

  • Debut Episode: The Mysterious Skeleton Floating Through the Fog! Venture Into the Devil’s Sea! (Episode 337)
  • Devil Fruit: Yomi Yomi no Mi
  • Current Bounty: 383 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Cho
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Ian Sinclair

While he technically stopped aging at 38, Brook has been around for way longer than any other Straw Hat. Originally a member of the Rumbar Pirates, the musician was killed alongside his crew; however, his Devil Fruit allowed him to come back as a skeleton. Brook spent roughly 50 years on his own, only breaking his isolation when he stumbled across Luffy.

Bringing song to the Straw Hats’ travels, Brook helps maintain the crew’s spirits while also being a valuable hand in combat situations. Even though he is generally charming and empathetic, the musician also loves his dirty jokes, much to the chagrin of Nami. Compared to the other crew members, Brook can seem like the most disposable Straw Hat since his non-combat contributions largely revolve around entertainment and maintaining morale. Still, he accomplishes both tasks well.

Brook’s Best Moment In One Piece

one piece brook vs big mom

Requests for underwear aside, Soul King is just a smooth operator most of the time, and he can hold his own against most enemies. Case in point, Brook’s incredible fight against Big Mom, including the legendary “Young Lady” quote.

Jinbe

Helmsman

  • Debut Episode: A Warlord in Prison! Jimbei, the Honorable Pirate! (Episode 430)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 1,100 Billion Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Katsuhisa Hoki
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Daniel Baugh

Jinbe is the newest addition to the Straw Hats who lived during the Golden Age of pirates. He also led the Sun Pirates, basically acting as the king of the Fishman underworld. Because of this, he’s older than the other Straw Hats at 46 years old.

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Jinbe’s height is shown to change throughout the manga and anime for scale because if his true height was shown, he might not always fit on the screen. He’s a giant Fishman with the build of a blue whale and a shark. His monstrous size hides his compassionate and gentle side. Every Straw Hat led full lives before joining the crew, but Jinbe takes things a few steps further. Before even meeting Luffy, he was the captain of the Sun Pirates and even a member of the Seven Warlords, and he has quite a lot of influence in his own right. In-universe, Jinbe was a huge get for the Straw Hats, arguably being just as big of a deal as Zoro or Sanji; however, his late addition to the crew means he does not always feel like a full member.

Jinbe’s Best Moment In One Piece

one piece episode 833 jinbe and big mom

Due to being a fairly late addition to the crew, Jinbe only has a couple of truly memorable scenes, especially if moments that happened before he became a Straw Hat are not taken into consideration. Jinbe calling Big Mom just an Emperor while committing to Luffy’s dream to become a Pirate King is chilling.

Honestly, Big Mom brought out the best in the Straw Hats.

Special Mention: Vivi

Temporary Member

  • Debut Episode: The First Line of Defense? the Giant Whale Laboon Appears! (Episode 62)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: Not Wanted
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Misa Watanabe
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Caitlin Glass

The only princess to become a Straw Hat, Nefertari Vivi was only part of the crew for a very short period, basically joining solely for the Arabasta Saga. Despite her brief stay, Vivi left a long-lasting impression, and she still occasionally makes appearances as a political figure with a global presence. With a strong heart and the will to fight for her people’s freedom, Vivi’s dedication, passion, and bravery constantly shine through her actions, and it is hardly a surprise that she gets along so well with Luffy and company.

Even after splitting from the crew and barely ever interacting with them after that point, Vivi remains oddly in sync with the Straw Hats’ actions, and she has proven time and again to be able to comprehend their motives by just reading about their adventures. Vivi might no longer sail under the crew’s Jolly Roger, but she will always be a Straw Hat.

Vivi’s Best Moment(s) In One Piece

Due to Vivi only staying with the Straw Hats for a short while, she only has a couple of moments that stick out, and an argument could be made that her greatest contributions to One Piece‘s world happen long after she says her goodbyes to the crew. Still, the Alabasta arc is one of the show’s crowning achievements, and Vivi plays a central role in that story.

Vivi’s most iconic moment happens right at the end of the saga, just as the Straw Hats return to the Going Merry and set out to leave Alabasta. Without saying a word, the crew and Vivi (and Karoo) say their goodbyes, creating a visual that has become legendary over the decades. As awesome as this moment is, it belongs to all the characters, not just Vivi.

As an individual, the princess’ greatest moment happens a few episodes earlier, when her voice finally manages to reach Alabasta’s citizens to signal the end of the war with Crocodile. This scene is powerful.

Special Mention: Zeus

Nami’s Reluctant Partner

  • Debut Episode: Totto Land! Emperor Big Mom Appears! (Episode 786)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: Not Wanted
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Yu Mizushima
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Kevin D. Thelwell

Describing Zeus as a member of the Straw Hats is a bit of a stretch, but the anthropomorphic cloud does have a fully fleshed-out personality and assists the crew, specifically Nami. Originally belonging to Big Mom, Zeus was among the Emperor’s most powerful weapons, and he was generally committed to serving his master.

However, Zeus eventually fell under Nami’s control, who found the cloud was a perfect match for her weather-themed abilities. Initially, Nami essentially held Zeus captive, terrifying him into obedience in a way only the Navigator could; in time, this dynamic changed to genuine friendship as the cloud actively sought to become the navigator’s partner.

Zeus’ Best Moment In One Piece

one piece episode 1037 zeus merges with Nami's clima-tact

For a long while, Zeus was effectively Nami’s prisoner, with the latter using threats to keep the homie in check. This came to a head during the Wano arc, when Zeus tried to reconnect with Big Mom. However, he learned that he had been replaced and, more importantly, he was now considered food for his replacement. These revelations lead to Zeus and Nami reuniting in a big way, with the former merging with the Navigator’s Clima-Tact.

From this moment on, Nami and Zeus are a proper team, rather than a hostage situation.

Special Mention: Going Merry

The Original Straw Hat Ship And A Beloved Nakama

  • Debut Episode: “Anger Explosion! Kuro Vs. Luffy! How It Ends!” (Episode 17)

Naturally, ships cannot be considered characters by any stretch of the imagination, but they are nevertheless a crucial part of a pirate crew’s identity. More so than most vessels, the Going Merry is treated like an honorary nakama by the Straw Hats, particularly during its final days and the ensuing Enies Lobby saga. While not around from the very start, this ship debuted during the Syrup Village Arc, being given as a present to both Luffy and Usopp.

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The Going Merry stuck around for roughly 300 episodes, carrying the crew from East Blue to the Grand Line, and then even going up to the heavens by visiting Skypiea. Unfortunately, it started to fall apart when the Straw Hats reached Water 7, leading to a big blow-off between Usopp and Luffy as they could not see eye-to-eye on how to handle the Going Merry’s decline.

Going Merry’s Best Moment In One Piece

Going Merry's Funeral

The answer is everything that happens after Going Merry magically appears at the end of Enies Lobby. Despite sounding very silly on paper, Going Merry’s final posthumous appearance is one of the most iconic in One Piece, and its legacy lives on to this day. This twist showcases Oda’s incredible talent as well, since in lesser hands, a ship becoming effectively sentient and dying could have been painfully corny. Instead, Oda created one of the greatest moments in anime history.

Special Mention: Thousand Sunny

The Ultimate Ship For The Straw Hats

  • Debut Episode: “The King of Animals That Overlooks the Sea! The Dream Ship Magnificently Completed!” (Episode 321)

After the Going Merry was retired, the Straw Hats needed a new ship that could carry them forward, which resulted in the creation of the Thousand Sunny. While sharing some similarities with its predecessor, the new vessel came with a notable size upgrade, along with quite a few surprises that took advantage of Franky’s skills. The Thousand Sunny was created by some of the finest shipwrights in One Piece, and they put all their energy, expertise, and passion into crafting a masterpiece. At this point, the Straw Hats are unlikely to receive a new ship, so the Thousand Sunny will probably be around until the story’s conclusion.

In terms of size and features, this ship is undoubtedly an upgrade on the Going Merry, which was pretty basic and traditional. However, an argument could be made that The Thousand Sunny has less personality than its predecessor, and it has not received much in the way of exciting moments throughout the show’s run. It is just a dependable and well-designed ship that might just have a bit too much going on in some areas. That said, the ship was designed by Franky, so the excess of it all makes sense..

Straw Hat Grand Fleet

Seven Crews Who Support Luffy’s Goal

straw hat grand fleet

Introduced during the Dressrosa arc, the Straw Hat Grand Fleet refers to pirate crews that have pledged allegiance to Luffy. Although not quite as powerful as the Straw Hats themselves, these crews can hold their own against most opponents, and they are all led by capable captains. Since the end of their introductory arc, the Grand Fleet has mostly slipped into the background, although they are supposedly supporting the Straw Hats from a distance. They will likely play a bigger role during the story’s endgame, as otherwise they would be kind of pointless.

Here is a rundown of every crew that is part of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, along with sections dedicated specifically to the captains:

Crew

Ship

Captain

Other Notable Members

Barto Club

Going Luffy-senpai

Bartolomeo

Beautiful Pirates

Sleeping White Horse of the Forest

Cavendish

  • Farul (Cavendish’s Horse)
  • Suleiman (Cavendish’s Right-Hand Man)

Happo Navy

Happosai

Sai

  • Baby 5 (Sai’s Wife)
  • Boo (First Mate)
  • Chinjao (Former Happy Navy Captain)

Ideo Pirates

Unnamed Ship

Ideo

  • Abdullah (Bounty Hunter – Former)
  • Blue Gilly (Fighter)
  • Jeet (Bounty Hunter – Former)

New Giant Warrior Pirates

Nagifar

Hajrudin

  • Gerd (Doctor)
  • Goldberg (Cook)
  • Road (Navigator)
  • Stansen (Shipwright)

Tontatta Pirates

Usoland

Leo

  • Bomba (Vice-Chief)
  • Rampo (Vice-Chief)
  • Bian (Pink Bee Squad Leader)
  • Kabu (Yellow Kaby Squad Leader)

Yonta Maria Grand Fleet

Yonta Maria

Orlumbus

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Bartolomeo (Barto Club)

  • Debut Episode: A Formidable, Unknown Warrior! Here Comes Lucy! (Episode 633)
  • Devil Fruit: Bari Bari no Mi
  • Current Bounty: 200 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Showtaro Morikubo
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Tyson Rinehart

The ultimate Straw Hat fanboy, Bartolomeo has idealized Luffy ever since he saw the Straw Hat escape an execution with a smile on his face. Goofy as he can be at times, the Barto Club captain should not be underestimated, and he knows how to make good use of his Bari Bari no Mi Devil Fruit. Out of all the Grand Fleet leaders, Bartolomeo is arguably the most popular, to the point that he got to star in the Silver Mine Arc, an anime-only filler storyline set between Dressrosa and Zou.

Similar to Cavendish, Bartolomeo’s (canon) presence following Dressrosa mostly consisted of a showcase in a cover story called “The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet,” which started with chapter 864 and lasted for 46 entries. These short snippets cover small storylines revolving around the Grand Fleet, and they have mostly not been referenced by the anime, so fans will need to check out the manga to get their fill.

Cavendish (Beautiful Pirates)

  • Debut Episode: A Dangerous Love! The Dancer Girl – Violet! (Episode 632)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 330 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Akira Ishida
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Matt Shipman

A prince of the Bourgeois Kingdom, Cavendish initially hated Luffy since he yearned to be the center of attention, an achievement rendered nearly impossible when the Straw Hat captain is around. However, Cavendish gradually changed his tune as he witnessed Luffy and the rest of his crew fight against Doflamingo. While a gifted swordsman by any standard, Cavendish is far more dangerous when he falls asleep since this permits his alternate ego, the brutal Hakuba, to come out.

A common theme of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet crews is that they mostly disappear from the story following the end of the Dressrosa Arc, a fate exemplified by Cavendish and the Beautiful Pirates. While receiving a couple of spotlights, he has been mostly a non-factor since his introductory saga, and his purpose nowadays seems to be to highlight the Straw Hat’s growing reach and power. That said, one has to assume that the Grand Fleet will eventually be called back into action as One Piece enters its final chapters.

Sai (Happo Navy)

  • Debut Episode: A Dangerous Love! The Dancer Girl – Violet! (Episode 632)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 210 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Koichi Hashimoto
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Kyle Igneczi

Another fighter who met Luffy during the Corrida Colosseum storyline, Sai is prone to the occasional outburst, although he has a moral and ethical code that he lives by. Sai is the leader of the Happo Navy, a role he filled after the retirement of his grandfather, Chinjao. Sai pledges allegiance to Luffy following the events of Dressrosa, and while he has not appeared much since that storyline, he did show up during the Levely Arc.

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Nowadays, Sai mostly seems to be a package deal with Baby 5, who used to be part of the Donquixote Pirates. The latter fell in love with the former during Dressrosa, and they ultimately got married. Although ultimately an insignificant part of the anime, this was still kind of charming and gave the characters something to do.

Ideo (Ideo Pirates)

  • Debut Episode: A Formidable, Unknown Warrior! Here Comes Lucy! (Episode 633)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: Unknown
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Masaki Aizawa
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Eric Rolon

A capable fighter, Ideo fought in the Corrida Colosseum alongside Luffy and Cavendish. Constantly seeking to push himself to new heights, the pirate values honor and respect. He showcases this mentality when he decides to repay the Straw Hats for freeing him from Sugar’s control by fighting with them rather than trying to cash in on their bounties.

Ideo has mostly slipped into the backdrop since Dressrosa, barely ever featuring again in the anime. He has a fairly unique fighting style and code of conduct, so it would be great if he appears again in the future, even if it is just for a quick minor fight that lasts an episode.

Hajrudin (New Giant Warrior Pirates)

  • Debut Episode: The Fighting Fish Strike! Across the Deadly Iron Bridge! (Episode 639)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: Unknown
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Tsuyoshi Koyama
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Randy E. Aguebor/Chris Guerrero

A prideful giant, Hajrudin has no qualms bragging about his physical prowess or bowing his head to pirates he respects. Formerly a member of Buggy’s Delivery, Hajrudin opted to join the Straw Hat Grand Fleet to show his gratitude to Luffy and, to a lesser extent, Usopp.

Demonstrating self-reflection and a desire to leave a positive impact on his race’s future, Hajrudin has worked diligently to revive the Giant Warrior Pirates, a process that has been slow but not without success. As with the rest of the leaders, this character has not really appeared in the anime since Dressrosa, although that will hopefully change in time.

Leo (Tontatta Pirates)

  • Debut Episode: Explore! Fairies’ Island – Green Bit! (Episode 640)
  • Devil Fruit: Nui Nui no Mi
  • Current Bounty: Unknown
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kurumi Mamiya
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Rachel Glass

A respected officer of the Tontatta Kingdom, Leo was a prominent figure in the tribe’s plan to seize Dressrosa from Doflamingo’s grasp. Eventually, he accomplished this goal, although he received some help from Luffy, Usopp, and the remaining Straw Hats. While a bit on the gullible side, Leo is a devoted warrior with a useful Devil Fruit.

Compared to other Grand Fleet key personnel, Leo has appeared more regularly than most, although he is still just a very minor player in the grand scheme of things. Still, Leo is a strong support of Luffy and the Straw Hats, and he should have a role to play in the future.

Orlumbus (Yonta Maria Grand Fleet)

  • Debut Episode: A Dangerous Love! The Dancer Girl – Violet! (Episode 632)
  • Devil Fruit: N/A
  • Current Bounty: 148 Million Berries
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Jiro Saito
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Brandon Potter

Out of all the Straw Hat Grand Fleet’s captains, One Piece has paid the least attention to Orlumbus. Still, the admiral has proven to be boastful, loyal, smart, and honorable. He also has a big heart, as made evident by the manga’s The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet.

Orlumbus arguably got the least attention from all the Grand Fleet leaders, but he is still a well-defined character who played his part in freeing Dressroa from Doflamingo’s control.

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