Kozuki Oden
Hero of Wano Country and Shogun of the Kozuki Family
The former shogun who ruled Wano Country and a figure who greatly influenced the history of pirates like Luffy. Known for his brave and boisterous personality.
Quotes
- Go down the path you believe in
- Stake your life to remain free
- I won't leave anyone behind, that's Oden's way
- We'll carve out Wano Country's future with our own hands
- In this world, there are no paths to quit or give up on
Trivia
- Kozuki Oden is a character inspired by samurai and heroic figures from Japanese history.
- His red hair and boisterous personality are his symbolic features.
- A rare figure connected to both the Roger Pirates and Whitebeard Pirates.
- Maintained a dignified attitude until the very end during his execution.
- His story is deeply intertwined with One Piece's history.
Alternate names
Kozuki Oden
Oden-sama
Wano Country's Hero
Former Shogun Oden
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- December 31
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Tall and muscular with red hair tied back. Dark-skinned, possessing the dignified appearance of a samurai.
- Height
- About 197cm
- Weight
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
-
- Red hair
- Large physique
- Samurai attire
- Wearing a chonmage (topknot)
- Iconic items
-
- Two golden swords
- Shogun's attire
- Earrings
- Red haori
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bold
- Detailed personality
- Boisterous and cheerful, yet deeply loyal and righteous with a strong sense of responsibility. Also possesses a curious and free-spirited side, unbound by rules.
- Keywords
-
- Brave
- Boisterous
- Loyalty
- Free-spirited
- Stubborn
- Cheerful
- Motto
- Stick to the path you believe in
- Talents
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- Swordsmanship genius
- Leadership as a samurai
- Superhuman physical abilities
- Skills
-
- Armament Haki
- Observation Haki
- Swordsmanship
- Pirate navigation skills
- Motivation
- To protect the future of Wano Country and the Kozuki family, to live strongly while reveling in freedom
- Habits
- Laughs boisterously when eating favorite foods, extravagant speech and actions
- Favorite foods
- Fish, Sake, Meals with children
- Favorite colors
- Red
- Disliked situations
- Restraint, Betrayal, Bullying the weak
History
- Backstory
- As the former shogun of the Kozuki family, ruled Wano Country. Traveled abroad and thrived as a pirate, accumulating vast experience and clashing with mighty foes. Upon return, sought to reform Wano Country but met his end due to Kurozumi Orochi's plot.
- Debut date
- 1999-12
- Work title
- One Piece
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 956 (Oden flashback arc begins)
Voyage as a pirate
- Significant event
- Voyage as a pirate
- Description
- Adventures from the Great Pirate Era involving the Kuja Pirates and Whitebeard Pirates.
Return to Wano Country
- Significant event
- Return to Wano Country
- Description
- Returned to Wano Country, handled government affairs as shogun, and advanced reforms.
Execution
- Significant event
- Execution
- Description
- Executed due to the conspiracy of Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido, dramatically altering Wano Country's fate.
Relationships
Kozuki Sukiyaki
Father
Kozuki Oden's father. Passed the shogun's seat to him, though they had conflicts.
Kozuki Toki
Child
Wife. Entrusts hopes to the future.
Kozuki Momonosuke
Child
Son. Will succeed Wano Country's future.
Kozuki Hiyori
Child
Daughter. Grows up amidst turmoil.
Gol D. Roger
Mentor
Boarded Roger's ship and gained much experience.
Whitebeard (Edward Newgate)
Ally
Ally as a fellow pirate.
Luffy
Entrusts hopes to future generations.
Kozuki Family
Kozuki Family: leader
Kuja Pirates
Kuja Pirates: unknown
Whitebeard Pirates
Whitebeard Pirates: unknown
Media appearances
One Piece
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 1999
One Piece
Anime / Supporting
TV broadcast began in 2000
ONE PIECE FILM RED
Movie / Cameo
Limited release in 2022
Voice cast and creators
Rikiya Koyama
- Voice actor
- Rikiya Koyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Chichu Kurozawa
- Voice actor
- Chichu Kurozawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version (some flashback scenes)
Eiichiro Oda
- Creator name
- Eiichiro Oda
- Role
- Original author
Eiichiro Oda
- Creator name
- Eiichiro Oda
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Kozuki Oden Figure
- Item name
- Kozuki Oden Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kozuki Oden Special Tapestry
- Item name
- Kozuki Oden Special Tapestry
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited