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Warning : Contains manga spoilers for One Piece .
Besides its extensive worldbuilding , lovable main hurl , and challenging overarching story , One Pieceis also advantageously known for itsone - of - a - kind eccentric designs . While many ofOne Piece ’s characters sport badly weird purpose , the serial also contain quite a few well - think - out single that have stuck with fans for decades .
Character designcan completely make or break a series and can greatly influence the means a character is perceived . Oftentimes , the detail of a character ’s appearance can even reveal their past , personality , and psychology , making character design much more than wide-eyed esthetic , and Eiichiro Oda never misses the stigma in that regard . Be it flashy fictitious character like Doflamingo or characters with surprising real - life inspirations like Dr. Vegapunk , One Pieceis full of characters with iconic design , with the series ' alone - looking mold being one of the top reasons to peck up the series .
10Nico Robin (as Miss All Sunday)
The Straw Hat With the Best Pre-Timeskip Design
While Straw Hats like Brook and Franky no doubt have strike appearances , Nico Robin well takes the cake as the bunch member with themost iconic design at the time of her introduction . From her sleek , signature tune bang to her cattleman hat and matching boots , Robin ’s unique wild - west fashion sense as Miss All Sunday makes her the most stylish Straw Hat as well as a favorite among cosplayers .
Besides being fashion - forward , Robin ’s pre - time skip designmakes her instantly memorable and also adds to the intrigue surrounding her fibre during the Alabasta Arc right up until she eventually joins the Straw Hats .
9Perona
One Piece’s One and Only Gothic Lolita
Given the popularity of the lolita subculture in Japan , it only makes signified thatOne Piecehas to have at least one gothic lolita . That articulate , in Perona ’s case , herappearance perfectly matches her abilitiesas well as her obsession with all things cute and creepy . Not to mention , Perona is first introduced on Thriller Bark , an island pullulate with ghosts , zombies , shadows , utter frame , and even a mediaeval castling , making her fit correctly in with her environment .
Perona commonly boast frilly clothing , with her most iconic looking at being her post - time skip outfit consisting of a ignominious and white-hot frilly , superimposed frock , consummate with a sunshade , huge retentive scroll , and , of course of action , platform boots .
8Loki
Elbaph’s Most Intriguing Character Yet
Though only lately introduced in the manga , Loki already sportsone of the most striking design inOne Piece , especially among all the Giants inaugurate so far . Also known as the " Accursed Prince " of Elbaph , Loki sports a long - tusk helmet , robustious long whisker , eyes cover with bandage , and a pixilated smiling that makes him look fierce even while being spring in massive chains to the Treasure Tree Adam .
Loki was first mentioned during the Whole Cake Island Arc when it was divulge that Loki intended to get married Charlotte Lola . Though his silhouette seemed rather unimpressive back then , Loki ’s design has far exceeded expectations , rise yet again how undependable silhouette can be inOne Piece .
7Donquixote Rosinante
An All-Time Fan Favorite Design
One Piece ’s Dressrosa Arcbrought forward many interesting new fictitious character , but one circumstantially endearing character to come out of the spark was Donquixote Rosinante , whose design is yet anotherexcellent example of Oda ’s centre for visual esthetic and character design . True to his assumed name Corazón , which means heart , Rosinante primarily dons a pink heart - print shirt with white pant and a morose plumage coat with a red hood .
This interesting combination of wearable and his peculiar face tattoos oddly descend together fairly well to give Rosinante a look unlike any other character inOne Piece .
6Crocodile
A Memorable Design With a Voice To Match
While newfangled opponents make Crocodile seem like a little fry now , the former Warlord was one of the first antagonist to make Luffy taste defeat inOne Pieceand continue a devotee - favorite to this day , mostly due to his stylish excogitation . As the leader of Baroque Works , Crocodile ’s figure has all the hallmarks of a classical crime foreman or mafiosowith his slicked - back whisker , tailored wooing , extravagant ring , thick cigar , and pelt - line pelage .
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Adding to his intimidating persona is the signature scar across his face and his hook bridge player , which he brutally uses to make quick study of Luffy at their first confrontation . Everything about Crocodile oozes confidence , with Ryūzaburō Ōtomo ’s deep voice making him all the more iconic .
5St. Ethan Baron V. Nusjuro
The Coolest Transformation of the Five Elders
Mysterious as they may be , appearance - wise to , the Five Elders have merely been a mathematical group of boring old - looking men for the longest time . That is , until the Egghead Arc revealed theFive Elders ' monstrous transformation , each just as unique and sinewy in their own right hand . That said , Saint Nusjuro ’s translation is easy the coolest of the lot , with his yokai form modeled after the Bakotsu , a flaming , gaunt sawhorse .
Thr Egghead Arc also gave fan a glance of Saint Nusjuro ’s chilling powers and his terrific acquirement with a sword , set up him up as Zoro ’s endgame antagonist with one vicious slide of the Labophase .
4Dr. Vegapunk (Stella)
A Design With a “Genius” Real-Life Inspiration
Up until the Egghead Arc , Dr. Vegapunk was one of the most enigmatic character inOne Piece , with countless theories surrounding his character , especially his appearance . Safe to say , Dr. Vegapunk ’s heavy reveal more than slaked prospect with his innovation being wackier than anyone could have ever suppose .
One Piece season 1 did a good job of bring Eiichiro Oda ’s characters to exist - action , but the most thought-provoking ones are yet to appear on the show .
As if his elongated fountainhead from his MADS days was n’t weird enough , Dr. Vegapunk lark an apple - top antenna when the Straw Hats play him in the present day , which isa clever nod to Isaac Newton . That said , thereal inspiration for Vegapunk ’s characteris Albert Einstein , with whom Vegapunk ’s character draws interesting parallel with regard to his moral quandary besiege the Mother Flame .
3Dracule Mihawk
The Best Looking Warlord inOne Piece
Despite being one of the earliest character introduced in the series , Mihawk ’s purpose remains one of the most iconic looks in the serial and the fact that little has transfer about his appearance in the last two decades proves Oda simply nailed it right from the start . As the first - ever Warlord of the Sea introduced inOne Piece , Mihawk leave quite a strong impression on witness and his massive black brand Yoru is only half the rationality .
From his iconic sideburns that only he could pull off , to his plumed hat and his dramatic long coat , Mihawk ’s face can best be described asrelaxed yet ooze with elegance and stylethat is entirely his own . Interstingly , elements of Mihawk ’s early design seem to be pattern after a Spanish swordsman , though the latter half of the serial does lean more into his mediaeval , vampirish side , especially with his move to Rusukaina .
2Charlotte Katakuri
A Tough Exterior That Belies His True, Donut-Loving Nature
Of all the opponents Luffy has face to date , Charlotte Katakuri rest one of the most well - respected due to his sense of bonny play and DoJ . Katakuri ’s well - written character is also reflected strongly in hiswell - thought - out design which is surprisingly deceptive . As the second Word and the sibling that everyone looks up to , Katakuri is forced to keep up a window dressing of perfection with his spiked and studded clothing representing this tough outer persona .
The same can be state of his feather scarf , which serves not only to append to his fierce appearance but also to hide his big weakness and insecurity , his sass . Meanwhile , Katakuri ’s inscription to his family is beautifully represent by his family name sprawled on the back of his leather vest .
1Donquixote Doflamingo
One Piece’s Most Charismatic Villain
Without a doubt , one of the best , most memorable blueprint inOne Piecebelongs to Donquixote Doflamingo , the magnetic antagonist of the Dressrosa Arc . Doflamingo ’s flamingopink plumage coat and tinted shades are all but synonymous with his character , with his flamboyant mode and his improbable stature making him immediately stand out amongOne Piece ’s grand cast .
While adding to his charisma , Doflamingo ’s extravagant trend forms a sharp contrast to other antagonists inOne Piece , who are generally more overtly intimidating . That say , Doflamingo ’s suave suit of clothes and flashy feather coat also hide just how grievous and manipulative he can be , making his character design meaningful beyond visual esthetic .
One Pieceis available on Crunchyroll and Netflix .
Created by Eiichiro Oda , One Piece is a multimedia franchise that begin as a manga serial publication and follow the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy . Luffy , an enthusiastic plagiarizer with a thirst for adventure , is afflicted by a inscrutable curse that gives him various might he use to protect himself and his friend . The manga eventually give way to the anime serial publication , with the two being some of account ’s longest - run gum anime and manga series . Along with over fifty TV game made over the years , the series get into the live - action world with Netflix ’s 2023 adaptation .
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Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
