Kaido

Kaido of the Beasts

One of the Four Emperors, known as 'Kaido of the Beasts', possessing overwhelming power as the strongest pirate.

Quotes

  • I am the world's strongest creature. I won't lose to anyone.
  • I don't like dying, but I want a good place to die.
  • Is there anyone who can defeat me?
  • If the booze is good, all is well.
  • If you're strong, you can have it all.

Trivia

  • So indestructible that even intentional suicide attempts while captured fail.
  • Dragon form is a transformation via Devil Fruit ability.
  • Wields a gigantic kanabo as weapon.
  • Captured more times than any other Four Emperor.
  • Often ends sentences with 'ja'.

Alternate names

Kaido of the Beasts Ruler of Onigashima Strongest Creature Dragon

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Possesses a massive and sturdy physique, capable of transforming into a characteristic dragon-like form. Has horns and dragon whiskers, with a bold and rugged appearance.
Height
Approximately 710cm (human form)
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Large horns on the head
  • Dragon scales on the back
  • Long mustache (dragon whiskers)
  • Numerous tattoos
Iconic items
  • Kanabo
  • Dragon horn ornaments
  • Bold outfit
  • Haori worn on the head

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Boisterous
Detailed personality
Intimidates with overwhelming power but also has a loyal and sentimental side toward comrades. Violent and short-tempered, yet proud of battle and strength. Favors freedom and survival of the fittest through martial might.
Keywords
  • Boisterous
  • Tyrant
  • Strongest
  • Proud
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Short-tempered
Motto
Only the strong survive
Talents
  • Overwhelming physical abilities
  • Devil Fruit user (Mythical Zoan - Dragon)
  • Incredible durability and recovery power
  • High combat sense
Skills
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Strategic command ability
  • Heavy firearms handling
  • Pirate crew leadership
Motivation
To reign as the world's strongest being and challenge the Pirate King.
Habits
Heavy drinker and brawl enthusiast. Shows suicidal tendencies when captured.
Favorite foods
Alcohol, Hearty meat dishes
Hobbies
Battle, Drinking parties, Rampaging
Disliked situations
Defeat, Betrayal, Weakness
Disliked foods
Bad alcohol

History

Backstory
Self-proclaimed world's strongest creature who has overwhelmed countless pirates and armies as an emperor of the sea. Endured repeated captures and executions, claimed Wano Country as territory, and reigns as one of the Four Emperors.
Debut date
July 9, 2007
Work title
One Piece
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 795

Wano Country Arc Summit Battle

Significant event
Wano Country Arc Summit Battle
Description
Engaged in fierce combat with the alliance led by Luffy.

Onigashima Raid

Significant event
Onigashima Raid
Description
One of the central figures in the battle to liberate Wano Country.

Multiple Captures and Escapes

Significant event
Multiple Captures and Escapes
Description
Repeatedly escaped from prisons and such, unshakeably holding the seat of strongest pirate.

Relationships

Big Mom

Rival

Rivalries and alliance attempts between fellow Four Emperors

Jack

Subordinate

Active as subordinate in Wano Country summit battle

Beast Pirates

Beast Pirates: leader

Media appearances

One Piece

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2007

One Piece TV Anime Series

Anime / Protagonist

TV anime debut in 2009

One Piece related movies

Movie / Supporting

Appears in multiple works

Voice cast and creators

Akio Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Akio Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
English

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Original author

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

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Kaido Figure

Item name
Kaido Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kaido Plush

Item name
Kaido Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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