Bartholomew Kuma

Tyrant

Former Seven Warlords of the Sea and Revolutionary Army executive. Paramecia Devil Fruit 'Paw-Paw Fruit' ability user who possesses the power to repel anything using the paw pads on his hands. Modified by the World Government into the human weapon Pacifista PX-0, losing his personality while still acting as a member of the Revolutionary Army. Former king of the Sorbet Kingdom and adoptive father of Jewelry Bonney.

Quotes

  • Right on the mark
  • The man who will save the world will appear someday
  • My role is here
  • I am the Tyrant
  • I move by receiving heaven's mandate

Trivia

  • Formerly the king of the Sorbet Kingdom.
  • Devil Fruit ability allows repelling any object using the paw pads on his palms.
  • As a Pacifista, perfectly lost his personality, but retains original memories and mission program internally as a special specification.
  • Jewelry Bonney is his adoptive daughter, and he contracted for modification to treat her illness.
  • As a Warlord, the only one obedient to the government.
  • Hairstyle under the hat looks like bear ears.

Alternate names

Tyrant

Tags

Profile

Species
Human-type
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 9

Appearance

Overall appearance
A giant with a bear ear-like hairstyle, always wearing a hat and carrying a Bible. Wears glasses, making his expression hard to read. Has an extremely large and imposing physique.
Height
689cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Bear ear-like hairstyle
  • Glasses
  • Giant stature
Iconic items
  • Hat
  • Bible
  • Gloves

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Devoted
Detailed personality
Does not show emotions much, calm and taciturn, but kind-hearted and does not hesitate to make self-sacrifices for others. Catchphrase is 'Right on the mark.' Dislikes the World Government but often follows government orders. Places importance on Luffy and regards him as the legendary Nika warrior.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Calm
  • Self-sacrificing
  • Obedient
  • Taciturn
Talents
  • Paramecia Devil Fruit ability - Paw-Paw Fruit
  • Exceptional physical abilities
  • High durability
  • Indestructible body as a human weapon
  • Haki
Skills
  • Attack nullification
  • Long-range repulsion
  • Teleportation
  • Combat techniques
  • Strategic judgment
Motivation
As a member of the Revolutionary Army, contribute to world reform and protect the future of his adoptive daughter Jewelry Bonney.
Favorite foods
Honey, Salmon
Hobbies
Travel, Daydreaming, Writing letters
Disliked foods
Lobster

History

Backstory
Buccaneer Clan from the Sorbet Kingdom. Lost his family in childhood and became a Celestial Dragon slave. After the God Valley Incident, acquired Devil Fruit powers, escaped, and healed villagers as a pastor, but after losing his beloved wife Ginny, incited a riot in the Sorbet Kingdom and exiled King Bekori. Active as one of the three pillars of the Revolutionary Army. Subjected to human body modification by Dr. Vegapunk, lost his personality and became a human weapon, but retains his Revolutionary Army will.
Debut date
July 22, 1997
Work title
ONE PIECE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Name first appears in Chapter 140

Joining and leaving the Seven Warlords of the Sea

Significant event
Joining and leaving the Seven Warlords of the Sea
Description
Joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea and acted as a government ally, but left upon the abolition of the Warlord system and became a pirate again.

Personality modification and Pacifista transformation

Significant event
Personality modification and Pacifista transformation
Description
Subjected to Dr. Vegapunk's human body modification, had his abilities sealed, lost his personality, and entered complete shutdown, but retains former memories and mission internally.

Return to the Revolutionary Army

Significant event
Return to the Revolutionary Army
Description
Rescued by the Revolutionary Army during the World Conference and reunites with adoptive daughter Bonney.

Relationships

Jewelry Bonney

Child

Adoptive daughter he raised dearly. Continues actions for Bonney's illness treatment.

Ginny

Spouse

Deceased wife. Bonney's mother.

Clapp

Parent

Father. Deceased.

Monkey D. Luffy

Teammate

Active role in Sabaody Archipelago and regarded as the Nika legend warrior.

Dragon

Allied as World Government rebels and Revolutionary Army executives.

Ivankov

Ally

Assisted escape from God Valley and cooperates as one of the Revolutionary Army's three pillars.

Revolutionary Army

Revolutionary Army: unknown

Seven Warlords of the Sea

Seven Warlords of the Sea: unknown

Pacifista

Pacifista: unknown

Media appearances

ONE PIECE

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1997

ONE PIECE

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started in 1999

ONE PIECE FILM Z

Movie / Supporting

Various ONE PIECE games

Game

Voice cast and creators

Hideyuki Hori

Voice actor
Hideyuki Hori
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Voice actor
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Childhood

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Original author

Related goods

Pacifista Figure

Item name
Pacifista Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Bartholomew Kuma T-Shirt

Item name
Bartholomew Kuma T-Shirt
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular