Brook

Musician of the Straw Hat Pirates

Musician of the Straw Hat Pirates and ability user of the Yomi Yomi no Mi. A skeletal swordsman.

Quotes

  • May I see your panties?
  • Yohohoho
  • Bony as I am!
  • I'm already dead!
  • Promises must be kept
  • Might die, but not dead yet

Trivia

  • Revived once with the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi, but body became skeletal.
  • Skull jokes originated from author's conversation during time as assistant to Shinobu Hidaka.
  • Acquired astral projection ability in New World arc.
  • Actual age about 90, but appearance as skeleton has stopped growing.
  • Favorite food is curry, dislikes lemons (can't make a face because sour).
  • Polite personality using respectful language even with non-comrades.

Alternate names

Humming Brook Soul King

Tags

One Piece Straw Hat Pirates Pirate Musician Yomi Yomi no Mi Skull Jokes Skeleton Soul King Hidden Cane

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Profile

Species
Human-type Skeleton
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 3
Birth year
Unknown AD (currently about 90 years old)

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall with a body made entirely of bones. Afro hair is characteristic; initially wears a silk hat and black suit, in the New World arc a flashy rock star style.
Height
Approx. 277cm (New World arc)
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Afro hair
  • Skeleton body
  • Crack on forehead (stitched wound in life)
Iconic items
  • Hidden cane (double-edged sword inside)
  • Round sunglasses
  • Crown
  • Heart-shaped sunglasses
  • Electric guitar (shark-shaped)
  • Vintage violin

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Extremely positive and humorous, often cracking skull jokes, a playful person. Polite with respectful language to comrades, but shamelessly aggressive toward women. Has some bad manners but strong loyalty valuing comrades. Also has a weakness for ghosts.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Humor
  • Loyalty
  • Playful
  • Gutsy
  • Shameless
  • Skull jokes
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Playing all kinds of music
  • Soul manipulation
  • Astral projection
  • High-speed movement
Skills
  • Hypnotic music performance
  • Quick-draw sword techniques
  • Soul-infused sword strikes
  • Cooperative attacks
  • Knowledge of ocean currents
Motivation
Reunion with Laboon, active as a member of the Straw Hat Pirates
Habits
Laughter 'Yohohoho', burps and farts anywhere. Asks women to show him their panties.
Favorite foods
Curry, Churrasco, Sunny-side up eggs (single side, soft-boiled, with ketchup), Ice, Mitarashi dango (favorite in Wano Country)
Favorite colors
White, Black
Hobbies
Music performance, Live performances, Travel
Favorite places
Autumn on Spring Island
Disliked foods
Lemon (can't make a face because it's sour)

History

Backstory
Once served as the captain of the escort squadron in a kingdom in the West Blue. Later joined the Rumbar Pirates. In numerous battles, suffered fatal wounds along with comrades and died, but revived with the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi as his soul returned. However, his body decayed after death and he was reborn as bones only. Thereafter, for about 50 years, wandered alone in the Florian Triangle, supporting comrades with music. Joined the Straw Hat Pirates in the Thriller Bark arc and continues sailing with them in earnest.
Debut date
November 8, 2004
Work title
ONE PIECE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 442

Journey and death with the Rumbar Pirates

Significant event
Journey and death with the Rumbar Pirates
Description
Revived after death with the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi but becomes a skeleton. Vows reunion with Laboon.

Thriller Bark arc

Significant event
Thriller Bark arc
Description
Meets Straw Hat Pirates, regains shadow, and officially joins.

Wanted poster in Summit War arc, existence known to the world

Significant event
Wanted poster in Summit War arc, existence known to the world
Description
Sent to Namakura Island, fights and interacts with long-armed tribe of different culture.

Soul King as world star in New World arc

Significant event
Soul King as world star in New World arc
Description
Returns to Straw Hat Pirates after world tour.

Whole Cake Island arc

Significant event
Whole Cake Island arc
Description
Steals Poneglyph from Big Mom Pirates.

Battle in Wano Country

Significant event
Battle in Wano Country
Description
Fights Orochi's Oniwabanshu, supports comrades, bounty rises to 383 million berries.

Egghead arc

Significant event
Egghead arc
Description
Participates in battles while pursuing Vegapunk's main body.

Relationships

Monkey D. Luffy

Captain

After escaping Rumbar Pirates, invited as comrade and decides to officially join

Laboon

Old friend

Island whale who took a liking to him in childhood, vowed reunion

Kin'emon

Ally

Fought together in Punk Hazard, deepened trust

Pedro

Ally

Collaborator in stealing Poneglyph in Whole Cake Island

Sanji

Crewmate

Shared rescue operation in Zou arc kidnapping incident

Straw Hat Pirates

Straw Hat Pirates: musician

Rumbar Pirates

Rumbar Pirates: former-member

Media appearances

ONE PIECE

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2004

ONE PIECE

Anime / Protagonist

TV anime episode 337 first appearance

ONE PIECE FILM GOLD

Movie / Supporting

Monster Strike

Game / Supporting

Puzzle & Dragons

Game / Supporting

Granblue Fantasy

Game / Supporting

Super Kabuki II One Piece

Stage play / Protagonist

2015 - 2017

Voice cast and creators

Cho

Voice actor
Cho
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Original

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Original author

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Brook Figure
Category
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Availability
Regular

Brook Plush

Item name
Brook Plush
Category
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Availability
Limited

Brook Character Song CD

Item name
Brook Character Song CD
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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