One Piece is known for its colorful characters, and many of them have epithets, also known as “nicknames” or “aliases,” that reflect their abilities, personalities, or feats. Over the last decade, there have been some really memorable titles. Here’s a list of 10 of the best epithets in One Piece and the reasons behind their significance.
10. Pirate Hunter: Roronoa Zoro
Roronoa Zoro, who goes by the moniker “Pirate Hunter” Zoro, serves as a primary combatant within the Straw Hat Pirates, assuming the role of one of their two skilled swordsmen and holding a position as a Senior Officer in the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.
For an extended period, Zoro pursued pirates as a bounty hunter, solely to secure funds for sustenance while accompanied by his companions, Johnny and Yosaku. Zoro’s initial motivation for embarking on this path was rooted in his tendency to become lost while in pursuit of his ultimate goal: a showdown with the world’s greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk.
9. Axe-Hand: Morgan
“Axe-Hand” Morgan, a former Marine captain and the father of Helmeppo holds the distinction of being the initial noteworthy Marine officer introduced in the storyline. Following his defeat, he faced demotion from his rank due to his numerous instances of power abuse. His location is currently unknown.
So, here’s how he got the cool name: The Black Cat Pirates raided the location where a young Morgan resided. Tragically, he emerged as the sole survivor, albeit with a shattered jaw and the loss of one hand. Upon his promotion as captain of the naval base, he opted for an unconventional solution by affixing an axe to his prosthetic arm, substituting for his missing hand. He also fitted a steel plate to his injured jaw, a transformation that earned him the moniker “Axe-Hand.”
8. Black-Leg: Sanji
Sanji has a complicated past that led him to being the Straw Hat Pirates’ beloved cook. Sanji constitutes one-third of the formidable Monster Trio within the crew, signifying his role as one of the primary combatants. His rigorous training alongside Zeff played a pivotal role in shaping his combat abilities, giving rise to the Black Leg Style. The name mainly revolves around his preferred style of fighting; kicking.
7. Iron Man: Franky
Franky is another member of our Straw Hat pirates. Recently, we delved into the history of his family and how he helped save the Arabasta Kingdom. Taking one look at Franky, fans understand why he earned the name. He is a crafty cyborg after all.
6. Straw Hat: Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy is the esteemed founder and captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, a crew that has gained notoriety and strength over time. Among its top fighters, Luffy stands as the most formidable and powerful member. Luffy’s moniker is self-explanatory, given the fact that he is always wearing his legendary hat in the face of great danger.
6. Devil Child: Nico Robin
Being the lone survivor of the obliterated West Blue island of Ohara, Robin currently shares the distinction with only one other individual in the world possessing the unique capability to read and interpret Poneglyphs. This skill is deemed forbidden and poses a significant threat to the World Government. Upon discovering that Robin had survived the genocide of her people, they reacted by placing a substantial bounty on her head and painting her as a malevolent prodigy bearing forbidden knowledge, intent on world destruction. The name is so metal. It had to be on the list.
4. Surgeon of Death: Trafalgar Law
Law is another famous figure to escape genocide. Law acquired the epithet “Surgeon of Death” owing to his extraordinary surgical expertise, complemented by his formidable combat prowess. In a remarkable display of his medical skills, he managed to perform simultaneous life-saving surgeries on both Luffy and Jinbe, who had narrowly escaped the deadly assault of Akainu, sustaining grievous life-threatening injuries that pushed them to the brink of death. Law’s successful treatment of them further solidified his reputation as a remarkable surgeon. Since then, he has continued to solidify his reputation and famous name.
3. Soul King: Brook
“Soul King” Brook takes on the role of the musician among the Straw Hat Pirates, while also serving as one of their two proficient swordsmen and holding the position of Senior Officer within the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Brook gained fame as a singer and adopted the stage name “Soul King.” During this period, he synchronized with his Devil Fruit powers, uncovering additional facets of their capabilities. One such power allows him to manifest spiritual tendrils or tentacles, enabling him to reattach any severed body part, thereby maintaining his physical integrity. This epithet is something you’d find on a plaque on the House of Blues. It just sounds legendary.
2. Knight of The Sea: Jinbe
Jinbe, a fish-man of the whale shark species, is a formidable practitioner of Fish-Man Karate. Formerly a member of the Sun Pirates, he rose to the position of second captain following the passing of their original leader, Tiger. Jinbe’s aspiration is to honor his former captain Fisher Tiger’s dying request for harmonious coexistence and equality between humans and fish-men.
Jinbe became known as the “Knight of the Sea” in the world of One Piece due to his actions and commitment to maintaining peace and justice in the oceans. His title as the “Knight of the Sea” is not an official rank but rather a nickname bestowed upon him by the people and inhabitants of the oceanic world.
1. Death God: Doc Q
Fans know Doc Q as the (ironically) sickly Ten-Titanic-Captain doctor of the Blackbeard Pirates. Although he’s not a primary antagonist, he was given the most intimidating name in the One Piece series. Why? We’ll let you determine that. Doc Q is a catalyst for disease, but it is hard to understand why he got a name that could make any rock band famous. Life is a mystery.
