Monkey D. Luffy
The free-spirited protagonist aiming to become the Pirate King
The free-spirited protagonist aiming to become the Pirate King. Possesses rubber-like abilities throughout his body and values his friends above all else with a passionate heart.
Quotes
- I'm gonna be the Pirate King!
- I won't forgive anyone who hurts my friends
- Be free! A man unbound by anything
- I'll just go my own way!
- I believe dreams will definitely come true
- The path will open for sure!
Trivia
- The Devil Fruit was the Mythical Zoan 'Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika', long believed to be the 'Gomu Gomu no Mi'.
- The straw hat is a treasure passed from Pirate King Roger through Shanks.
- Luffy's voice actress, Mayumi Tanaka, is a master of boy/girl roles and continues to voice him.
- Favorite food is meat, eats over 100kg per meal, super big eater.
- Ranked 1st in popularity polls from 1st to 7th.
- In live-action drama, Iñaki Godoy plays Luffy.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human-type
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- May 5
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Always wears a straw hat, red vest, blue shorts, and sandals for easy movement. Has a scar under his left eye and an X-shaped scar on his chest. His entire body can stretch and contract like rubber.
- Height
- Approximately 174cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Scar under left eye
- Large X-shaped scar on chest
- Straw hat
- Iconic items
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- Straw hat
- Red vest
- Blue shorts
- Sandals
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Optimism
- Detailed personality
- Extremely curious and adventure-loving. Respects dreams, beliefs, and friends above all, faces death without fear. Combines innocence with a sense of responsibility. Poor at logical thinking, acts without thinking ahead, but deeply caring for friends and trusted.
- Keywords
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- Curious
- Caring for friends
- Optimism
- Adventure-loving
- Innocent
- Sense of responsibility
- Free-spirited
- Lonely
- Emotionally sensitive
- Clumsy
- Motto
- The Pirate King is a symbol of freedom, and being freer than anyone else is most important.
- Talents
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- Superhuman physical abilities
- Fighting sense
- Devil Fruit ability (Gomu Gomu no Mi / Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika)
- Conqueror's Haki
- Armament Haki
- Observation Haki
- High recovery power
- Poison resistance
- Skills
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- Rubber stretching-based fighting techniques
- Gear 2, Gear 3, Gear 4, Gear 5 combat techniques
- Versatile technique applications
- Advanced Haki usage
- Stamina management through big eating
- Motivation
- To become the Pirate King, reunite with Shanks, and adventure freely across the seas with friends.
- Habits
- Catchphrase is 'Ore'. Often jokes around or overeats. Rarely drinks alcohol as he doesn't get drunk. Poor at lying, straightforward personality.
- Favorite foods
- Meat, Crocodile meat, Sunny-side up eggs (almost raw on one side), Ice, Oden
- Hobbies
- Adventure, Parties, Fooling around with friends
- Favorite colors
- Red
- Disliked foods
- Cherry pie (reason unknown)
History
- Backstory
- Born in Foosha Village. Met Shanks as a child, accidentally ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi. Trained with grandfather Garp and sworn brothers Ace and Sabo, aspired to be a pirate. Endured harsh training in childhood, strongly seeking freedom.
- Debut date
- July 22, 1997
- Work title
- ONE PIECE
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1 Chapter 1
East Blue Saga Voyage Begins
- Significant event
- East Blue Saga Voyage Begins
- Description
- Set sail from Foosha Village at 17. Recruited Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, etc., earned 30 million berry bounty.
Alabasta Arc
- Significant event
- Alabasta Arc
- Description
- Protected Princess Vivi and defeated Crocodile. Bounty rose to 100 million berry.
Water 7-Enies Lobby
- Significant event
- Water 7-Enies Lobby
- Description
- Parted with the Going Merry. Rescued Robin. Bounty jumped to 300 million berry.
Summit War
- Significant event
- Summit War
- Description
- Experienced sworn brother Ace's death. Separated from crew for 2 years of training.
New World Arc onward
- Significant event
- New World Arc onward
- Description
- Reunited with crew. Passed through Fish-Man Island, Punk Hazard, Dressrosa, etc., proving strength close to Pirate King. Bounty reached 3 billion berry.
Gear 5 Awakening
- Significant event
- Gear 5 Awakening
- Description
- Awakened Devil Fruit to 'Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika' in battle with Kaido, gaining new Gear 5 form.
Relationships
Monkey D. Dragon
Father
Revolutionary Army Commander-in-Chief and Luffy's biological father. Long unknown, learned from Garp in Water 7 that he is his father.
Monkey D. Garp
Grandparent
Grandfather and Marine Vice Admiral. Gave Luffy free-spirited but harsh teachings, though Luffy strongly resents him.
Portgas D. Ace
Sibling
Sworn older brother and son of Pirate King Roger. Childhood friend, exchanged sake cups as sworn brothers. Died protecting Luffy at Marineford.
Sabo
Sibling
Other sworn older brother. Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff. Reunited after 12 years following childhood separation.
Curly Dadan
Guardian
Childhood foster parent. Boss of the mountain bandit family, strict with Luffy and others but holds deep affection.
Straw Hat Pirates
Crew
Pursuing crewmates' dreams together, overcoming numerous hardships.
Shanks
Mentor
Saved his life as a child, entrusted with straw hat, sparking aspiration to be a pirate.
Silvers Rayleigh
Mentor
Trained Luffy's Haki after Summit War.
Jinbe
Teammate
Supported Impel Down escape and Whole Cake escape. Officially joined as crewmate.
Roronoa Zoro
Best friend
First crewmate, swordsman traveling together.
Nami
Best friend
Navigator from early on. Caring for crew, supports Luffy.
Sanji
Best friend
Cook and fighter. Faced rift for a time but reconciled and joined.
Straw Hat Pirates
Straw Hat Pirates: leader
Straw Hat Grand Fleet
Straw Hat Grand Fleet: leader
Pirate Alliance
Pirate Alliance: leader
Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance
Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance: leader
Media appearances
ONE PIECE
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1997
ONE PIECE
Anime / Protagonist
Broadcast started in 1999
ONE PIECE Movie Series
Movie / Protagonist
2000 onward
Numerous ONE PIECE games
Game / Protagonist
Super Kabuki II ONE PIECE
Stage play / Protagonist
2015 onward
ONE PIECE LIVE ATTRACTION
Protagonist
ONE PIECE (Live-action drama version)
Web / Protagonist
2023
Voice cast and creators
Mayumi Tanaka
- Voice actor
- Mayumi Tanaka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime, movies, live-action dub
- Notes
- Continuing from the first role
Erica Schroeder
- Voice actor
- Erica Schroeder
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 4Kids English version
Colleen Clinkenbeard
- Voice actor
- Colleen Clinkenbeard
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Funimation English version
Eiichiro Oda
- Creator name
- Eiichiro Oda
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Figures (Gear 4 forms, etc.)
- Item name
- Figures (Gear 4 forms, etc.)
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Straw hat replica
- Item name
- Straw hat replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Costume apparel
- Item name
- Costume apparel
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular