The World Government (Japanese: 世界政府, Hepburn: Sekai Seifu) is a fictional global empire that rules over the world of One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. The World Government is affiliated with over 170 nations from around the world[ch. 398] and is led by Nerona Imu. Its greatest enemies are pirates, such as the Straw Hats, and the Revolutionary Army, who unlike most pirates directly oppose the Government. Eight centuries after its foundation by a group of twenty kings known as the First 20 (最初の20人, Sekai Seifu),[ch. 497] their descendants, the Celestial Dragons, live luxurious lives and abuse their power.[ch. 498] The capital of the World Government is the Holy Land of Marijoa (マリージョア, Marījoa; Mary Geoise) and its governing headquarters is Pangaea Castle (パンゲア城, Pangea-jō) where there is an Empty Throne (虚の玉座, Kara no Gyokuza) said to symbolize that not a single person from any of the twenty families of Celestial Dragons can rule the world, but in actuality used by Imu.[ch. 396][ch. 763][ch. 907][ch. 908] The top leaders of the Government such as Imu, the Five Elders, the Holy Knights of God, and the commander-in-chief Kong reside and govern from Mary Geoise, which is also the jurisdiction of the Holy Knights of God,[ch. 1054] and the home of the Celestial Dragons. Every four years, the royals of nations that are members of the Government assemble in Pangaea Castle to host the Reverie (世界会議, Reverī; Levely).[ch. 906] The World Government initially controls two of the three types of great powers in One Piece: the Marines, described as the public face of the government, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, allied privateers who hunt other pirates. The Government also includes other military forces such as the ten Cipher Pol intelligence agencies. Two years after the story begins, the Seven Warlords are abolished and replaced with clones made from their Bloodline Elements (血統因子, Kettō Inshi; Lineage Factor), as the World Government begins to more aggressively confront the strongest pirates known as the Four Emperors of the Sea as well as the Revolutionary Army.
Celestial Dragons The World Nobles (世界貴族, Sekai Kizoku), also known as the Celestial Dragons (天竜人, Tenryūbito; lit. "Heavenly Dragon Folk"), are a group of aristocratic elites that make up nineteen bloodlines residing in Marijoa[ch. 142] and are descendants of the First 20 with the exception of the Nefertari family. However, due to their connection to the World Government, they constantly abuse their power and despise the people below them (referring to them as "commoners") to the point of wearing enclosed helmets with supplied oxygen so as not to breathe the same air as them.[ch. 499]
First Twenty
St. Nerona Imu
St. Nerona Imu (ネロナ・イム聖, Nerona Imu Sei) is the King of the World and creator of the World Government.[ch. 1179] He is the secret, shadowy leader of the world who occupies the Empty Throne of Pangaea Castle at Mary Geoise; he was one of the monarchs in the First Twenty, choosing to embrace anonymity by withholding their surname. He is a devil-like man with pale hair, dark skin and horns, who wields a giant serpent spear called Nemesis.[ch. 1179] His existence is kept secret from the world and much within the Government that if anyone witnesses his existence, they are assassinated.[ch. 908][ch. 1085] Imu is shown to be extremely sadistic and cruel, casually destroying the kingdom of Lulusia solely due to their proximity to a weapon of mass destruction, as well as unsuccessfully forcing giant children to fall to their deaths to torment their families, amongst an unspecified but great amount of crimes against humanity.[ch. 1086] Imu holds an intense hatred towards those who bear the "Will of D", in addition to Joy Boy, an adversary whose defeat by Imu led to the spread of Poneglyphs among a series of failures.[ch. 1181][ch. 1188] Imu ate a Devil Fruit that is aptly named Devil's Fruit, which gives him the ability to transform into an enormous devil. In his devil form, Imu is immortal and can generate fire, generate an Abyss which allows instantaneous transportation from one place to another, heal others, create arrowhead-shaped appendages, and transform others into demons. Imu is able to wield both Conquerer's Haki and Observation Haki, and most likely can use Armament Haki.[ch. 1179] He can also create and shoot explosive orbs called Omen.[ch. 1180]
Nefertari D. Lili Nefertari D. Lili (ネフェルタリ・D・リリィ, Neferutari Dī Rirī) was the Queen of the Kingdom of Alabasta 800 years ago and one of the First Twenty monarchs who created the World Government. Alone out of the 20 founding families, she chose not to move to Mary Geoise but to return to Alabasta. However, she never returned home and her younger brother succeeded her as the ruler of Alabasta. Imu said Lili was responsible for spreading the Poneglyphs detailing the Void Century across the world.[ch. 1084][ch. 1085]
Named weapons 19 weapons were laid down around the Empty Throne to commemorate the vow that none of the kings would seek dominion over the others. They include:
Five Elders
The Five Elders (五老星, Gorōsei) are a council of older men who are the official highest authorities of the World Government, making them the leaders of the world,[ch. 233] and the highest-ranking Celestial Dragons.[ch. 907] Each of them are in charge of a political field in the Government. They all gather at the Hall of Power (権力の間, Kenryoku no Ma; Room of Authority) of Pangaea Castle, where they meet with those who have been granted an audience. The Elders are greatly concerned about protecting the unbalanced world from the influence of piracy and preserving the World Government's public image, even goes as far as covering up its tyrannical nature and reputation from the general public. They and the rest of the World Government even pay no mind to the atrocities against countries affiliated with them committed by two of the Seven Warlords of the Sea Crocodile and Donflamingo. While they are publicly the heads of the World Government, in reality, however, the only person they secretly answer to is Imu with extreme loyalty.[ch. 907] The Five Elders can make use of a magical transformation circle ability called Abyss. They all appear to have eaten Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits which allow them to transform into monstrous creatures originating from East Asian mythology and folklore.
St. Jaygarcia Saturn St. Jaygarcia Saturn (ジェイガルシア・サターン聖, Jeigarushia Satān Sei)[ch. 1073] is the Godhead of Science & Defense (科学防衛武神, Kagaku Bōei Bushin; Warrior God of Science & Defense) in the World Government,[ch. 1086] who ate an unidentified Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into a gyuki (an ox/spider Yōkai) or a gyuki-human hybrid. Saturn can wield both Kenbunshoku and Haōshoku Haki. In the aftermath of the Egghead Incident, Saturn is killed by a wrathful Imu for letting "Joy Boy" get away and is succeeded by Garling as one of the Five Elders.[ch. 1125] Saturn is voiced by Keiichi Noda in the original Japanese version. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Jerry Russell in earlier episodes and by J.B. Edwards starting in Episode 511.
St. Figarland Garling St. Figarland Garling (フィガーランド・ガーリング聖, Figārando Gāringu Sei) is the supreme commander of the Holy Knights, a member of the Figarland Family (フィガーランド家, Figārando-ke) of Celestial Dragons, and was a champion during the God Valley Incident (ゴッドバレー事件, Goddo Barē Jiken) who is given the authority to pass judgment on others, even his fellow Celestial Dragons.[ch. 1086] He is the father of twin sons Figarland Shamrock and Shanks of the Four Emperors. In the aftermath of the Egghead Incident, Garling was chosen by Imu to replace Saturn as the new Godhead of Science & Defense (科学防衛武神, Kagaku Bōei Bushin; Warrior God of Science & Defense), becoming one of the Five Elders.[ch. 1125]
St. Marcus Mars St. Marcus Mars (マーカス・マーズ聖, Mākasu Māzu Sei) is the Godhead of Environment (環境武神, Kankyō Bushin; Warrior God of Environment) in the World Government,[ch. 1086] who ate an unidentified Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into an itsumade (a reptilian/bird Yōkai) or an itsumade-human hybrid. Mars can wield both Kenbunshoku and Haōshoku Haki. Mars is voiced by Keiichi Sonobe in earlier episodes of the original Japanese version and by Masato Hirano starting in Episode 277 of the original Japanese version. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Randy Pearlman.
St. Topman Warcury St. Topman Warcury (トップマン・ウォーキュリー聖, Toppuman Wōkyurī Sei) is the Godhead of Justice (法務武神, Hōmu Bushin; Warrior God of Justice) in the World Government,[ch. 1086] who ate an unidentified Mythical Zoan that allows him to transform into a fengxi (a four-tusked wild boar yaoguai) or a fengxi-human hybrid. Warcury can wield both Kenbunshoku and Haōshoku Haki. Warcury is voiced by Masato Hirano in the original Japanese version and by Kurt Kleinmann in the Funimation dub.
St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro (イーザンバロン・V・ナス寿郎聖, Īzanbaron Bui Nasujurō Sei) is the Godhead of Finance (財務武神, Zaimu Bushin; Warrior God of Finance) in the World Government,[ch. 1086] who ate an unidentified Mythical Zoan that him to transform into a bakotsu (a flaming skeletal horse Yōkai) or a bakotsu-human hybrid. In addition, Nusjuro can use all three types of Haki. Nusjuro is voiced by Kenichi Ogata in the original Japanese version. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Kent Williams and Doug Jackson.
St. Shepherd Ju Peter St. Shepherd Ju Peter (シェパード・十・ピーター聖, Shepādo Jū Pītā Sei) is the Godhead of Agriculture (農務武神, Nōmu Bushin; Warrior God of Agriculture) in the World Government,[ch. 1086] who ate an unidentified Mythical Zoan that allows him to transform into a sandworm, which has a vacuum breath and regenerative abilities. Peter is also able to wield Kenbunshoku Haki. Peter is voiced by Yasunori Masutani in the original Japanese version and by Michael Johnson in the Funimation dub.
Holy Knights of God The Holy Knights of God (神の騎士団, Kami no Kishidan; Knights of God) are an order of elite knights under the command of Garling who operate within Marijoa.[ch. 1086] They are the only authorized military, law enforcement, and security force in the World Government higher than even the Marines itself. One of their responsibilities is to sort disputes between Celestial Dragons.[ch. 1054] Like the Five Elders, they utilize the magical Abyss ability. The Holy Knights are immortal, but can be injured by Supreme King Haki, which slows their recovery.
St. Figarland Shamrock St. Figarland Shamrock (フィガーランド・シャムロック聖, Figārando Shamurokku Sei) is a commander of the Holy Knights, a Celestial Dragon of the Figarland Family, Garling's son, and Shanks' older twin brother. Shamrock wields a saber called Cerberus, which "ate" a Devil Fruit that enables it to turn into a Cerberus, a Cerberus-sword hybrid form, and an awakened form that gives it a scarf of flaming black smoke around it. St. Figarland Shamrock is voiced by Shūichi Ikeda in episode 887 of the original Japanese version and by Kenjiro Tsuda in the later episodes. In the Crunchyroll dub, he is voiced by Brandon Potter.
St. Manmayer Gunko St. Manmayer Gunko (マンマイヤー・軍子宮, Manmaiyā Gunko Gū) is a Holy Knight and a Celestial Dragon of the Manmayer Family. She possesses a healing factor and previously ate the Arrow-Arrow Fruit, which enables her to emit arrow-headed bandage strips. Gunko is later revealed to be Shuri, a princess from Espiria Kingdom who was brainwashed into serving Imu and has a history with Brook. St. Manmayer Gunko is voiced by Sumire Uesaka in the original Japanese version.
St. Shepherd Sommers St. Shepherd Sommers (シェパード・ソマーズ聖, Shepādo Somāzu Sei) is a muscular, elderly Holy Knight and a Celestial Dragon of the Shepard Family. He ate the Thorn-Thorn Fruit, which enables him to generate thorny vines from his body. St. Shepherd Sommers is voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto in the original Japanese version.
St. Rimoshifu Killingham St. Rimoshifu Killingham (リモシフ・キリンガム聖, Rimoshifu Kiringamu Sei) is a clumsy and narcoleptic Holy Knight and a Celestial Dragon of the Rimoshifu Family who ate the Dragon-Dragon Fruit: Model Qilin, which gives him the ability to transform into a Qilin, a Qilin-human hybrid which resembles a centaur, and an awakened form that gives him a ribbon of flaming smoke around his head and torso when he is transformed. Killingham can also manipulate dreams and create nightmare-based monsters, referred to as MMAs. St. Rimoshifu Killingham is voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana in the original Japanese version.
St. Satchels Maffey St. Satchels Maffey (マッフィー宮, Maffī Gū) is a massive, horned female member of the Holy Knights who took part in the God Valley incident. Through an unknown means, she can fire a laser from her mouth.[ch. 1160]
Donquixote Family
Donquixote Doflamingo Donquixote Rosinante Donquixote Homing (ドンキホーテ・ホーミング, Donkihōte Hōmingu): The father of Donquixote Doflamingo and Donquixote Rosinante. He decided to renounce his privileges as a Celestial Dragon to live as a normal human. St. Donquixote Mjosgard (ドンキホーテ・ミョスガルド聖, Donkihōte Myosugarudo Sei): A World Noble who in the past attempt to recapture his freed fish-man slaves at the Fish-Man Island, where he met Queen Otohime and became her ally and a supporter of her efforts to integrate fish-men and merfolk with humans.[ch. 625,626,908] During the Reverie, he directly opposed other World Nobles from threatening Otohime's family, beating Charlos on the spot,[ch. 907,908] whereupon he was executed by Figarland Garling.[ch. 1086]
Roswald Family St. Roswald Roswald (ロズワード・ロズワード聖, Rozuwādo Rozuwādo Sei; St. Rosward): The father of Charlos and Shalria. Roswald is voiced by Hirohiko Kakegawa in the original Japanese version and by John Tillman in the Funimation dub. St. Roswald Charlos (ロズワード・チャルロス聖, Rozuwādo Charurosu Sei): Roswald's son and Shalria's older brother who is spoiled and bratty. Charlos is voiced by Chafurin in the original Japanese version and by Jason Kane in the Funimation dub. St. Roswald Shalria (ロズワード・シャルリア宮, Rozuwādo Sharuria Gū): Roswald's daughter and Charlos's younger sister. Shalria is voiced by Rumi Kasahara in the original Japanese version and by Tiffany Grant in the Funimation dub.
Commander-in-Chief Kong (コング, Kongu) is the commander-in-chief of the World Government, with authority over the Marines, Cipher Pol, other Government subsidiaries and facilities. 27 years ago, he was the Fleet Admiral of the Marines and Sengoku's predecessor before being promoted. Kong is voiced by Unshō Ishizuka in the original Japanese version and by Jim Foronda in the Funimation dub.
Marines
The Marines (海軍, Kaigun; Marines), translated as the "Navy" in the English translations of the manga and the 4Kids English dub of the anime, are a maritime force under the command of the World Government. Currently the position of fleet admiral, who is the leader of the organization, is occupied by Akainu. The greatest forces are the three admirals, who are currently Kizaru, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu. The corrupted Captain Ax-Hand Morgan (father of Helmeppo) was the first high-ranking officer of the Marines depicted in the series until he was stripped of his status when he was defeated by Luffy.
Fleet Admiral The Fleet Admiral is the highest rank in the Marines. Aside from Kong, the following are known fleet admirals:
Sakazuki Sakazuki (サカズキ), better known as Admiral Akainu (赤犬; lit. "Red Dog"), is a ruthless Marine officer with the ability of the Logia-type Mag-Mag Fruit (マグマグの実, Magu Magu no Mi), which allows him to control, create, and transform into magma.[ch. 397, 573, 610] Akainu is a firm believer in "Absolute Justice," going as far as eliminating an entire population should an enemy be hidden there. This was first shown when the World Government eradicated Nico Robin's island of Ohara. Akainu destroyed a refugee evacuation ship simply due to the possibility of even one scholar sneaking on board; his logic was that if even one of the scholars of Ohara had escaped with it, the mission would've been a failure, much to the dismay of Aokiji, who called him a fool for overdoing things.[ch. 397] After Sengoku retires, Akainu wins the position of fleet admiral in a duel against Aokiji after ten days of fighting in Punk Hazard.[ch. 650] His appearance is modeled after Bunta Sugawara.[ch. 558] He is voiced at first by Michio Nakao in the earlier parts of the original Japanese version and later by Fumihiko Tachiki in the later parts of the original Japanese version. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Andrew Love.
Sengoku "Sengoku the Buddha" (仏のセンゴク, Hotoke no Sengoku) is a Marine officer and contemporary of Gold Roger who eventually rises to the rank of fleet admiral.[ch. 234, 434] The ability of the Mystical Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit: Model Buddha (ヒトヒトの実 モデル：大仏, Hito Hito no Mi, Moderu: Daibutsu) allows Sengoku to transform into a daibutsu or a daibutsu-human hybrid.[ch. 585] Sengoku is capable of utilizing all three types of Haki. Following the Paramount War, he retires from the service and, against his recommendation to promote Aokiji, is succeeded by Akainu.[ch. 650] Although retired from active duty, Sengoku continues to serve in the Marines as an inspector general. Two years after the war, he is shown to have mellowed rather considerably due to his lack of responsibilities. In the Japanese anime television series, he is initially voiced by Takkō Ishimori, later by Tōru Ōkawa. In the Funimation English adaptation, he is initially voiced by Ed Blaylock and later by Philip Weber.
Admirals The Admirals are the second highest rank in the Marines. At the beginning of the series, the group of the three Admirals consisted of Sakazuki (Akainu), Borsalino (Kizaru) and Kuzan (Aokiji). After the two-year timeskip, following Sakazuki's promotion and Kuzan's resignation, the group consists of Borsalino, Issho (Fujitora) and Aramaki (Ryokugyū) also known under his alias #Greenbull.
Borsalino Borsalino (ボルサリーノ, Borusarīno), better known as Admiral Kizaru (黄猿; lit. "Yellow Monkey"), is an easygoing marine officer with the power of the Logia-type Glint-Glint Fruit (ピカピカの実, Pika Pika no Mi), which allows him to generate, control, or become light as well as fire destructive beams.[ch. 507, 511] Despite his unusually calm and laidback demeanor often leading to absent-mindedness (asking pirates for Sentomaru's direction), he is a highly competent and unforgiving fighter.[ch. 507] He is depicted as being conflicted in his missions, befriending Vegapunk whom he had been ordered to arrest for 26 years; his killing of Vegapunk would traumatize him to the point he uncharacteristically lashed out at Sakazuki and caused him to sincerely apologize.[ch. 1124] The character's appearance is modeled after Kunie Tanaka.[ch. 558] Originally voiced by Unshō Ishizuka until 2018, he was replaced by Ryōtarō Okiayu following Ishizuka's death. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Ray Hurd.
Issho Issho (イッショウ, Isshō), better known as Admiral Fujitora (藤虎; lit. "Purple Tiger"), is one of the Marine admirals who joined during the timeskip. He has the ability to control gravity through the powers of the Press-Press Fruit, being able to make the environment heavier or lighter. Having blinded himself due to the trauma of numerous atrocities prior to his career in the Marines, he uses Color of Observation Haki to feel what is around him.[ch. 799] He wanted to end the Seven Warlords of the Sea system, which is why in Dressrosa he had a conflict against Donquixote Doflamingo and Trafalgar Law, where he later had to team up with the latter and the Straw Hat Crew to stop Doflamingo's corruption. Despite orders to arrest him, a fight with Luffy made him gain immense respect for the pirate, willfully permitting the Straw Hats' escape to Sengoku's chagrin.[ch. 799] His character appearance is modeled after Shintaro Katsu. In the original Japanese version of the anime, he is voiced by Ikuya Sawaki. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Charles C. Campbell.
Aramaki Aramaki (アラマキ), better known as Admiral Ryokugyū (緑牛; lit. "Green Bull"), is the second of the two admirals appointed to their rank during the two-year timeskip, next to Fujitora. He ate the Forest-Forest Fruit, a Devil Fruit power that allows him to generate, control, or become plant life like a forest, trees, and flowers, as well as manipulation of all plant life [ch. 1054], whether on a small or massive scale, with vegetation growing wherever he treads. Inter alia, Ryokugyu can summon roots to impale people and objects and then drain them of their moisture and nutrients,[ch. 1053] which has allowed him to go three years without eating anything the conventional way.[ch. 905] While easygoing much like former Admiral Aokiji, Ryokugyu appears to be a supporter of Akainu's brand of Absolute Justice, but he is more prone to destroying those who do not side with his brand of "justice", especially when it comes to the World Government authority, unlike Sakazuki [ch. 1054]. So, thus the is venturing to Wano to try to bring down Luffy to get his superior's approval.[ch. 1053] Ryokugyu's appearance seems modeled after Japanese actor Yoshio Harada. Ryokugyu is voiced by Jun'ichi Suwabe in the Japanese version of the anime. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Matthew David Rudd.
Vice-Admirals The Vice-Admirals are the fourth highest rank in the Marines under the commander in chief Kong, the fleet admiral and the three admirals.
Monkey D. Garp Monkey D. Garp (モンキー・D・ガープ, Monkī Dī Gāpu), nicknamed Garp the "Fist" (ゲンコツのガープ, Genkotsu no Gāpu) and "Hero of the Marines" (海軍の英雄, Kaigun no Eiyū), is a vice-admiral, Monkey D. Dragon's father and Luffy's grandfather.[ch. 432] He is famous for cornering Gold Roger[ch. 431] and considered a hero of the Marines.[ch. 432] After Roger's execution, he took care of Roger's son Ace and raised him like his own grandson.[ch. 551] He has superhuman strength, enough to lift and throw cannonballs like baseball pitches.[ch. 438] Garp takes both Koby and Helmeppo under his wing. At the end of the war with Whitebeard, Garp retires from the front line and decides to train the next generation of Marines. He is imprisoned on Fullalead by Blackbeard after saving Koby on the island. Garp is capable of utilizing all three types of Haki and can use the advanced application for both Haoshoku and Busoshoku Haki.[ch. 1080] He is voiced by Hiroshi Naka in the Japanese version of the anime. In the English version of the series, he is voiced by Brian Mathis in the Funimation dub. In the live-action series, Garp is portrayed by Vincent Regan.
Smoker "White Chase" Smoker (白猟のスモーカー, Hakuryō no Sumōkā) is a marine officer and cigar enthusiast, keeping plenty of cigars strapped to the left side of his jacket while smoking two lit ones.[ch. 98] Smoker ate the Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit (モクモクの実, Moku Moku no Mi) allows him to manipulate, create, and transform into smoke.[ch. 100] His weapon is a jutte tipped with sea-prism stone. Upon seeing Luffy smile before miraculously surviving his execution in Loguetown, Smoker came to believe that he is a potential threat, since his attitude during his near demise, mirrored that of Gold Roger when he was executed, Smoker became more confused when Dragon stopped him from killing Luffy. Befuddled by these events, Smoker followed Luffy to the Grand Line and became obsessed with capturing him, to a near stalker like level, which only intensifies upon discovering Luffy is Dragon's son during the Paramount War. Smoker is a mentor of Tashigi since the Straw Hats arrived at Loguetown. Two years after the Paramount War, he is promoted to the rank of vice-admiral.[ch. 169] Smoker unwillingly allied with the Straw Hats and the Heart Pirates on Punk Hazard due to Trafalgar Law's interference, assisting in the defeat of Caesar Clown.[ch. 655] In the Japanese anime series, he is voiced originally by Ginzō Matsuo, later by Mahito Ōba. In the 4Kids English adaptation, referred to as "Chaser the Smoke Hunter", he is voiced by Rusell Velazquez. In the Funimation English adaptation, where he is called Smoker the "White Hunter", his voice is supplied by Greg Dulcie. In the live-action series, Smoker is portrayed by Callum Kerr.
Tsuru Tsuru (つる) is an elderly vice-admiral[ch. 234] and the grandmother of rear admiral Kujaku.[ch. 1080] She possesses the powers of the Wash-Wash Fruit, which allows her to wash anything as if they are clothes and hang them out to dry.[ch. 556] Tsuru is voiced by Minori Matsushima in episodes 151-755 of the original Japanese version. In the Funimation dub, she is voiced by Juli Erickson in episode 459, Pam Dougherty in "Adventures in Nebulandia", and Wendy Powell in episode 705-present.
Other Vice-Admirals John Giant (ジョン・ジャイアント, Jon Jaianto): A vice-admiral who is the first giant from Elbaph to enlist in the Marines. He was in charge of ordering Luffy's capture when he got his first bounty.[ch. 96] John Giant is shown to be brave enough to go up against Whitebeard in the Summit War of Marineford. In the original Japanese version, John Giant is voiced by Masaharu Satō in the earlier episodes, Eiji Takemoto in episode 294, and Hisao Egawa from episode 473-present. In the 4Kids dub, he is voiced by Marc Thompson. In the Funimation dub, John Giant is voiced by J. Paul Slavens in the earlier episodes and by Tyson Rinehart from episode 473-present. The Giant Squad (巨人部隊, Kyojin Butai) is a group of eight giants who work for the Marines. They were charged with the duties of guarding the execution platforms. Some of the Giant Squad members fought Little Oars Jr. during the infamous battle at Marineport. Its known members are: Lacroix (ラクロワ, Rakurowa): A vice-admiral in the Giant Squad. He is voiced by Takahiro Yoshimizu in the original Japanese version and by Brandon Luna in the Funimation dub. Lonz (ロンズ, Ronzu): A vice-admiral in the Giant Squad who wears a medieval helmet. He is voiced by Masaya Takatsuka in the original Japanese version and by Ben Phillips in the FUnimation dub. Stainless (ステンレス, Sutenresu): A vice-admiral who partook in the Summit War of Marineford. Stainless is voiced by Yuji Ueda in episode 151 of the original Japanese version and by Eiji Takemoto in the later episodes of the original Japanese version. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Chuck Huber. Momonga (モモンガ): A vice-admiral who takes part in the Buster Call on Enies Lobby, escorts Boa Hancock to Impel Down, fights in the Summit War, and is later promoted Base Commander of Marine Base G-1. Momonga is voiced by Shinichiro Ohta in the original Japanese version, Francis Henry in the English Funimation dub, and Kent Williams in One Piece Film: Red. Cancer (キャンサー, Kyansā): A vice-admiral in sunglasses who is always seen with a cigar in his mouth. Cancer is voiced by Ivan Jasso in the Funimation dub. Dalmatian (ダルメシアン, Darumeshian): A vice-admiral who partook in the Summit War of Marineford. He ate an unknown Zoan Devil Fruit that enables him to transform into a dalmatian or a dalmatian-human hybrid. Dalmatian is voiced by Kōji Haramaki in the original Japanese version and by Philip Webber in the Funimation dub. Hound (ハウンド, Haundo): A bespectacled vice-admiral who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. He ate the Dog-Dog Fruit: Model Hound that enables him to transform into a hound or a hound-human hybrid. Hound is voiced by Shinichi Yamata in the original Japanese version and by Trey Upton in the Funimation dub. Guillotine (ギロチン, Girochin): A long-bearded vice-admiral who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. Guillotine is voiced by Shunsuke Kanie in the original Japanese version and by Gerardo Davila in the original Funimation dub. Red King (レッドキング, Reddokingu): A large bald-headed vice-admiral with a long neck and six chins who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. He wielded a special gauntlet that enables him to pull off the Steam Knuckle attack. Red King is voiced by Volcano Ōta in the original Japanese version and by Nick Huber in the Funimation dub. Tosa (土茶): A big burly vice-admiral who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. Tosa is voiced by Toshiya Chiba in the original Japanese version and by William Ofoegbu in the Funimation dub. Pomsky (ポンスキー, Ponsukī): A burly vice-admiral who wields a seashell-shaped war hammer. He ate the Ott-Ott Fruit, which allows him to transform into a sea otter or an otter hybrid. Pomsky is voiced by Tōru Nakane in the original Japanese version, while Arisa Sekine voices his younger self. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Weston Loy. Bluegrass (ブルーグラス, Burūgurasu): A short and elderly vice-admiral who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. She ate the Ride-Ride Fruit, which enables her to overtake and control anything she rides on. Bluegrass is voiced by Hiroko Emori in the original Japanese version and by Casey Casper in the Funimation dub. Urban (ウルバン, Uruban): A tall vice-admiral with a monstrous face and foot-length hair who accompanied Kizaru and the Marines in attacking Egghead. He ate the Barrel-Barrel Fruit, which enables him to transform parts of his body into cannons. Urban is voiced by Yūsuke Numata in the original Japanese version and by Caleb Mosley in the Funimation dub. Vergo was a vice-admiral who actually worked as an undercover member of the Donquixote Pirates.
Rear Admirals The Rear Admirals are the fourth highest rank in the Marines. The following characters are rear admirals:
Hina Hina (ヒナ) is an rear admiral in the Marines and a long-time friend of Smoker's since they were rookies in the academy. She was introduced as a Marine captain on her debut, being promoted to rear admiral after the timeskip. She is also the superior of Django and Fullbody, who admire her with passion. Hina has the power of the Bind-Bind Fruit (Cage-Cage Fruit in the anime dub) that allows her to form restraints on people by swiping her limbs through them or form a cage when she extends her arms. She is voiced by Tomoko Naka in the Japanese version. In the 4Kids English version, she is voiced by Kathleen Delaney. In the Funimation English adaptation, her voice is supplied by Jennifer Seman and understudied by Rachel Messer in One Piece: Stampede.
X. Drake "Red Flag" (赤旗, Akahata) X. Drake (X（ディエス）・ドレーク, Diesu Dorēku; pronounced as "Diez Drake") is the captain of the Drake Pirates. He has the power of the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Allosaurus (リュウリュウの実 モデル アロサウルス, Ryū Ryū no Mi Moderu Arosaurusu), a Zoan-type Devil Fruit that gives him the ability to transform into an Allosaurus or an Allosaurus-human hybrid.[ch. 929] He is a former Marine rear admiral who became a pirate, with his infamy as pirate leading him to be known as part of the Worst Generation,[ch. 664] but secretly continued to work for the Marines as captain of the "SWORD" division.[ch. 956] Under this identity, Drake managed to join the Animal Kingdom Pirates as Kaido's subordinate, becoming one of their Shinuchi as part of the Tobi Roppo.[ch. 929] Drake is ousted once his treachery is uncovered and he joins Luffy's alliance to take down Kaido.[ch. 990] X. Drake is voiced by Eiji Takemoto in the original Japanese version and by D. C. Douglas in the Funimation dub. The character is named after privateer Francis Drake.
Kujaku Kujaku (孔雀) is an rear admiral in the Marines and the granddaughter of vice-admiral Tsuru. Kujaku has the powers of the Whip-Whip Fruit which allows her to command anything she whips.[ch. 1080] She is voiced by Marina Inoue in the Japanese version, and by Mallorie Rodak in the Funimation dub.
Prince Grus Prince Grus (プリンス・グルス, Purinsu Gurusu) is a rear admiral and member of SWORD. He ate the Glorp-Glorp Fruit, which enables him to create and control clay enough that he can create clay golems. Prince Grus is voiced by Satoshi Hino in the original Japanese version and by Ryan Negrón in the Funimation dub.
Marine Captains The Captains are the fifth highest rank in the Marines. The following characters are captains in the Marines:
Tashigi Tashigi (たしぎ) is a Marine officer serving as Smoker's second-in-command.[ch. 137, 179] While adept at sword fighting, she is unusually clumsy.[ch. 96] She is well-versed in the famous katana, 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.[ch. 97] By coincidence, she bears a striking resemblance to Kuina, Zoro's deceased childhood friend, something he is uncomfortable with.[ch. 100] She assists in the recovery of the "giganticized" children after assisting in the defeat of Caesar Clown at Punk Hazard.[ch. 655] Her voice actress is Junko Noda. In the 4Kids and Funimation English adaptations, she is voiced by Priscilla Everett and Monica Rial, respectively. In the live-action series, Tashigi is portrayed by Julia Rehwald.
Koby Koby (コビー, Kobī) is the first friend Luffy makes on his journey, finding him forced to work as a chore boy on Alvida's ship. Inspired by Luffy, and with his help, Koby escapes and joins the Marines, where he and Helmeppo pique the interest of Vice Admiral Garp, who takes them under his wing.[ch. 2–7, 112] Eventually, Koby masters the Six Powers skill Shave and begins using Color of Observation Haki. After two years, he became a captain in the Marines.[ch. 432, 594] Koby is regarded as a hero from his instrumental role in the unseen Rocky Port Incident during the timeskip, where he unwillingly worked with Trafalgar Law and Blackbeard to take down Wang Zhi at Fullalead, saving citizens while allowing Blackbeard to take over the island.[ch. 1059] Koby would be kidnapped onto Fullalead after an incident involving Blackbeard and Boa Hancock, only to be saved by Garp. In the original Japanese series, his voice is supplied by Mika Doi. In the 4Kids English adaptation, he is voiced by Kayzie Rogers. In the Funimation English adaptation, his name is spelled Koby, and his voice is supplied by Leah Clark and Micah Solusod as a teenager. In the live-action series, Koby is portrayed by Morgan Davies.
Morgan "Axe-Hand" Morgan (モーガン, Mōgan) was a corrupt Marine captain who has an axe for a right hand. Established at the 153rd Branch in Shells Town, he abused his power and held Zoro prisoner until Luffy freed him.[ch. 4] Both of them managed to defeat Morgan.[ch. 6] The Marines stripped him of his rank and arrested him for his abuse of power.[ch. 88] After Morgan escaped from the Marines trying to take Helmeppo hostage,[ch. 96] he was left at sea by him and has since been adrift.[ch. 105] He is voiced by Banjō Ginga. In the English adaptions of the series, he is voiced by David Brimmer in the 4Kids dub and by Brett Weaver in the FUNimation dub. In the live-action series, Morgan is portrayed by Langley Kirkwood. The character is named after the real life pirate Henry Morgan.
Nezumi Nezumi (ネズミ; lit. "Rat") is a corrupt Marine captain of the 16th Branch in the East Blue who accepted bribes from Arlong to cover up his actions. His name refers to his whiskers and hood with rodent ears, resembling a rat.[ch. 69] After Arlong was defeated by Luffy while ending his business, Nezumi was evacuated by his men and took revenge by demanding Luffy's first bounty as a pirate.[ch. 94] Nezumi is voiced by Junko Noda in the original Japanese version. In the 4Kids English adaptarion he is voiced by Dan Green. In the Funimation adaptation, Nezumi was initially voiced by Vic Mignogna and later by Derick Snow starting in 2019. In the live-action series, Nezumi is portrayed by Rory Acton-Burnell.
Commanders The following characters are or were commanders.
Donquixote Rosinante Donquixote Rosinante (ドンキホーテ・ロシナンテ, Donkihōte Roshinante) was the younger brother of Donquixote Doflamingo, a top officer of the Donquixote Pirates occupying the Hearts Seat under the code name "Corazon" (コラソン, Korason), and an undercover agent from the Marines with the rank of commander who reports directly to the then Admiral Sengoku. He ate the Calm-Calm Fruit (ナギナギの実, Nagi Nagi no Mi) which grants him the ability to create a wall cancelling all sounds. He also makes use of this ability to make his elder brother believe that he has lost the power of speech after an unknown accident. Donquixote Rosinate is the second person to occupy the Hearts Seat, his predecessor being Vergo. Donquixote Rosinante is clumsy and is most often seen lighting his feather cloak up while trying to light a cigarette. He was killed years ago by Doflamingo. In the Japanese anime television series, he is voiced by Koichi Yamadera. In the Funimation English adaptation, his voice is supplied by Ray Chase.
Hibari Hibari (ひばり) is a commander and member of SWORD who is an expert sniper. Hibari is voiced by Shiori Mikami in the original Japanese version and by Celeste Perez in the Funimation dub.
Lieutenant Commanders The following characters are lieutenant commanders.
Helmeppo Helmeppo (ヘルメッポ, Herumeppo) is the son of the corrupt Marine Captain Morgan. He is introduced as a coward, hiding behind his father's wealth and power. Losing his luxurious life after his father's arrest, he reluctantly joins the Marines, where he and Koby become protégés of Garp and he becomes a lieutenant commander. He is voiced by Koichi Nagano in the Japanese version. In the English adaptions of the series, he is voiced by Sean Schemmel in the 4Kids dub. In the Funimation dub, he is voiced by Troy Baker in EPs 2-3 and EP280, before the role was recast to Mike McFarland. In the live-action series, Helmeppo is portrayed by Aidan Scott.
Django Django (ジャンゴ, Jango) is a hypnotist with a habit of moonwalking.[ch. 25] Introduced as the captain of the Black Cat Pirates,[ch. 26] in the past being their first mate before Captain Kuro's resignation, he eventually befriends the Marine officer Fullbody sometime after Kuro's defeat,[ch. 148] and joins him in the service as a seaman recruit under the command of Hina,[ch. 172] whom they both admire.[ch. 214] He would later become a lieutenant commander in the Marines. Django's weapons of choice are chakrams which he uses for throwing, slashing and hypnotizing his enemies.[ch. 25,32,215] In the Japanese version, he was originally played by Kazuki Yao, and played by Wataru Takagi in the short film Jango's Dance Carnival and in the 2024 reappearance. In the 4Kids English version, he is voiced by Oliver Wyman. In the Funimation English adaptation, his name is spelled "Jango" and his voice is supplied by Kenny Green.
Fullbody Fullbody (フルボディ, Furubodi) was introduced as a smug Marine lieutenant on his visit to the Baratie, where he was ridiculed by Sanji. After helping the pirate Django, he was demoted to a seaman recruit, with Django joining him as subordinates of Hina, whom they both admire. He is voiced by Hideo Ishikawa in the Japanese version, by Tom Wayland in the 4Kids English dub, and by John Burgmeier in the Funimation dub. In the live-action series, he is portrayed by Jean Henry.
SWORD SWORD is a Marines group who have resigned themselves from the command structure while still working for the Marines as Kuzan claims that they "are Marines, but also not".[ch. 1080] Members of SWORD include Rear Admirals Kujaku, Prince Grus, and X. Drake (who serves as Captain of SWORD), Captain Koby, Commander Hibari, and Lt. Commander Helmeppo.
Other Marine members Dr. Fishbonen (Dr. フィッシュボーネン, Dokutā Fisshubōnen): A naval surgeon (軍医, Gun'i) stationed at Marineford. He tended to the wounded after the war at Marineford, revealing to Koby that he had awakened his Haki.[ch. 594] He is voiced by Koji