Kurozumi Orochi
Former Shogun of Wano Country
Former shogun of Wano Country and a villain who devoted himself to his own power. Known as a cruel and cunning politician, he was the central figure in destroying Wano Country's peace.
Quotes
- "Kneel before me, as befits a shogun!"
- "This country is mine!"
- "I'll do anything for power."
- "You are all mere insects!"
- "I will bend Wano Country to my will!"
Trivia
- Orochi's serpent form is modeled partly after the Japanese yokai 'Yamata no Orochi'.
- Voice actor Ryūsei Nakao has voiced numerous villains.
- Orochi's flames are a rare flamethrower ability in Oda's works.
- His actions have drawn intense hatred from many fans.
- Features a fusion of realistic Japanese worldbuilding and yokai elements.
Alternate names
Orochi
Wano Country Shogun
Kurozumi Family Head
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Obese build with sanpaku eyes, long black hair, and traditional Japanese attire. Wears multiple crowns on his head, giving the image of a giant serpent.
- Height
- Approx. 190cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sanpaku eyes
- Obese build
- Long black hair
- Multiple crowns on head
- Can emit flames from mouth
- Iconic items
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- Shogun's crown
- Serpent patterns
- Japanese attire
- Katana
- Serpent form
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Obsessed with maintaining his power, cold-hearted and deceptive. Does not seek trust but tends to exploit and dominate others. Possesses strong ambition but also a cowardly side.
- Keywords
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- Cunning
- Ruthless
- Ambitious
- Power-hungry
- Cowardly
- Traitor
- Motto
- No means are off-limits to seize power
- Talents
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- Political manipulation
- Master schemer
- Transformation ability (serpent form)
- Skills
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- Swordsmanship
- Lying
- Leadership
- Flame projection
- Motivation
- Complete domination of Wano Country and maintenance of absolute personal power
- Habits
- For example, has a habit of grinning slyly like a snake.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese food, Sweets
- Favorite places
- Mansion, Wano Country Castle
- Favorite colors
- Black, Red
History
- Backstory
- As head of the Kurozumi family, ascended to shogun of Wano Country and imposed tyrannical rule. However, it caused supply shortages and public discontent, leading to his ultimate defeat. Orchestrated numerous betrayals and schemes to protect his power.
- Debut date
- July 17, 2017
- Work title
- One Piece
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 870 (manga)
Ascension to Wano Country Shogun
- Significant event
- Ascension to Wano Country Shogun
- Description
- Appointed shogun as head of the Kurozumi family and ruled Wano Country dictatorially.
Start of Tyrannical Rule
- Significant event
- Start of Tyrannical Rule
- Description
- Oppressed the people and allied with Kaido, leading the country into a reign of terror.
Raid to Subjugate the Evil
- Significant event
- Raid to Subjugate the Evil
- Description
- Subjugated by Luffy and others, expelled from the shogun position.
Death
- Significant event
- Death
- Description
- Met his end by strangulation.
Relationships
Unknown
Spouse
No information
Kaido
Ally
Teamed up to conquer Wano Country
Subordinates
Kurozumi Family
Kurozumi Family: leader
Wano Country Shogun
Wano Country Shogun: leader
Media appearances
One Piece
Manga / Supporting
2017-
One Piece
Anime / Supporting
2019-
One Piece Film: Red
Movie / Supporting
2022
Voice cast and creators
Ryūsei Nakao
- Voice actor
- Ryūsei Nakao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Prominent voice actor
Jeremy Inman
- Voice actor
- Jeremy Inman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dubbed anime
Eiichiro Oda
- Creator name
- Eiichiro Oda
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Kurozumi Orochi Figure
- Item name
- Kurozumi Orochi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kurozumi Orochi Illustration Poster
- Item name
- Kurozumi Orochi Illustration Poster
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited