For more than two and a half decades, One Piece has introduced audiences to countless characters, each with their own nature and contributing to the complex picture of this fascinating story.
One Piece has left an indelible mark on both manga and anime. However, there are a number of characters that have appeared in the manga that are still waiting to be released in animated form.
Here are 10 such cases:
10. Tomato Gang chases Pandaman through the Grand Line
In the vast sea of characters that make up One Piece, the Tomato Gang stands out with one thing in particular: their pursuit of Pandaman. Although these debt collectors have not appeared in the anime, they are a regular character in the manga pages, always hunting for Pandaman. Their presence added a bit of humor and mystery to the series.
9. Mash’s misfortune
The One Piece story takes us on a journey across the seas and to explore unknown territories, including the ocean floor. In “Hatchan’s Undersea Stroll”, a side story in the manga, we are introduced to Mash, a giant octopus who faces off against Hatchan, the octopus fish-man, in an underwater duel. .
8. Enel’s allied space pirates on the Moon
The One Piece story has many memorable confrontations and antagonisms, but few have as bizarre a turn as Enel. After being defeated by Luffy, Enel embarks on a journey to the Moon, revealing a whole new layer of mystery and cast of characters, including Seamars – a space pirate and Tsukimi – an elderly fabricator .
This lunar adventure opens an exciting chapter in the One Piece universe, introducing an army of robots linked to the origins of the people of Skypiea, Shandia and Birka. However, space pirates are still only available in manga, arousing fans’ curiosity about their potential in anime.
7. Sarfunkel – Gaimon’s new friend
At the beginning of their adventure, the Straw Hats met Gaimon, a former pirate who was sentenced to live in a trunk due to an accident. Later in the manga, Gaimon meets Sarfunkel, an equally bizarre character trapped in a barrel. Sarfunkel’s arrival brings a new dimension to Gaimon’s isolated life, showing that even in the most remote corners of the One Piece world, friendship can still flourish.
6. New secretary of Galley-La company
The Water 7 story is an important milestone in One Piece’s history, bringing important developments and turning points. After the chaotic events with CP9, Iceburg’s search for a new secretary culminated in the introduction of Candidate 153.
This character, while still unnamed, symbolizes the changes and progress taking place within the Galley-La company.
5. Bimine and the impact of ships
One of the most important innovations introduced in the Water 7 saga was the ocean liner, an engineering marvel that connected several islands and cities, including Pucci. The mention of Bimine, Pucci’s mayor, and subsequent appearance in the cover story illustrate the impact this infrastructure has on the world of One Piece.
4. Minochihuahua – guardian of Impel Down
Impel Down is the largest undersea prison in the world of One Piece, located in the Calm Belt, under the World Government. This place is protected by fearsome and powerful figures. Among these characters, Minochihuahua appears in the pages of the manga as the newest addition to the cast of Prisoner Beasts. The cover story “From the Decks of the World” gave audiences a glimpse of this fascinating character, promising future stories of loyalty and discipline.
3. Explorer Columbus
In the whirlwind of alliances and conflicts that shaped the New World, the Straw Hat Fleet stood out as a symbol of resistance and ambition. Among the members of the Straw Hat Fleet, Columbus – under the command of Orlumbus, represents youth and untapped potential. Their presence in the cover stories, although brief, signaled the emergence of new generations of pirates who challenged the seas with courage and determination.
2. Serizawa – Bellamy’s mentor
Bellamy’s journey from arrogance to redemption is an interesting story. The appearance of Serizawa, a dyer and textile worker, as Bellamy’s guide in his new life, reinforces the theme of new beginnings and second chances that runs throughout the series.
1. Stefan – The dog has the spirit of an emperor
In the family established by the Whitebeard pirates, each member has respect, sympathy and solidarity. Stefan, Edward Newgate’s dog, appeared only once in the SBS part of the manga, but won the hearts of fans because of his resemblance to the legendary pirate Whitebeard. Their stories show that even the smallest members of the gang have the spirit of a leader.