Nico Robin

Straw Hat Pirates' Archaeologist

Archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates and the only one capable of deciphering ancient texts. A calm, composed, and intellectual beauty.

Quotes

  • Live with comrades you'll surely meet on some sea (Saul's words)
  • Because there are people who truly need me, for them I would even become a devil
  • That's cruel
  • I am the child of the devil
  • As one who knows the True History, my role is to deliver the true history

Trivia

  • Genius who passed her PhD exam with perfect score in childhood.
  • Bounty of 79 million berries placed on her at age 8.
  • Many technique names consist of Spanish, French, or English words in '○○ Bloom (Fleur)' format.
  • Technique 'Face Fleur' was not adopted by the author because it's creepy.
  • Favorite foods are sandwiches and cakes with restrained sweetness.
  • Favorite color is purple, image flower is Casablanca lily.

Alternate names

Devil Child Miss All Sunday Robin Orobi

Tags

Nico Robin Straw Hat Pirates Archaeologist Devil Child Hana Hana no Mi Ancient Text Deciphering One Piece Baroque Works Void Century Straw Hat Pirate Crew

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
February 6

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall beauty with black hair. In the Supernova arc, semi-long with bangs down; from the New World arc onward, hair swept back with sunglasses. Skin tone was initially tanned, pale from the New World arc onward.
Height
About 188cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black hair
  • Tall stature
  • Pale skin (New World arc onward)
Iconic items
  • Sunglasses
  • Baroque Works outfit
  • Arms that bloom like flowers
  • Archaeology books
  • Purple clothes

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Always calm and composed, making rational judgments, sometimes showing ominous thoughts or terrifying remarks stemming from her harsh fate, but she cherishes her comrades and has opened her heart to the point of truly wanting to "live." She possesses a unique sensibility, a comical side, and humor, such as luring Nami with valuables.
Keywords
  • Calm and composed
  • Intellectual
  • Rational
  • Cool
  • Brave
  • Trauma from the past
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Slightly ominous remarks
  • Humorous
Motto
If there's someone who truly needs me, I would even become a devil for them
Talents
  • Deciphering ancient texts
  • Archaeological knowledge
  • Tactical judgment
  • Espionage
  • Master of joint locks
  • Fish-Man Karate
Skills
  • Hana Hana no Mi ability manipulation
  • Techniques to freely bloom multiple body parts
  • Maneuvering in group battles
  • Information analysis
  • Historical research
Motivation
To uncover the truth of the Void Century and discover the true text of history
Habits
When treated cruelly, she mutters 'That's cruel.' Sometimes cheerfully voices terrifying imaginations.
Favorite foods
Sandwich, Cakes with restrained sweetness, Foods that go with coffee, Stewed dishes, Paella, Ice, Sunny-side up eggs (one side steamed, black pepper flavor), Soba (Wano arc)
Favorite places
Autumn on Spring Island
Favorite colors
Purple
Hobbies
Archaeological research, Reading
Disliked foods
Gum (because it gets stuck in the throat)

History

Backstory
Born in Ohara, the holy land of archaeology in the West Blue. A Hana Hana no Mi user since childhood, treated as a monster and isolated. After earning her PhD at age 8, she researched the "True History (Poneglyphs)," but government intervention destroyed her hometown, and she lost her mother. Thereafter, she infiltrated underworld organizations worldwide in pursuit of true history, serving as vice president "Miss All Sunday" in Baroque Works. Later joined the Straw Hat Pirates.
Debut date
September 22, 1999
Work title
ONE PIECE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 114

Ohara's Destruction by Buster Call

Significant event
Ohara's Destruction by Buster Call
Description
Research on the True History was exposed, leading to the destruction of her hometown Ohara. Lost her mother Nico Olvia.

Baroque Works Vice President Appointment

Significant event
Baroque Works Vice President Appointment
Description
Joined Crocodile's organization and operated in secret as 'Miss All Sunday.'

Joining the Straw Hat Pirates

Significant event
Joining the Straw Hat Pirates
Description
In the Alabasta arc, attempted suicide but was saved by Luffy and became a comrade.

Rescue in Enies Lobby arc

Significant event
Rescue in Enies Lobby arc
Description
Saved from government captivity by Luffy and others, solidifying trust as a comrade.

Adventures in the New World

Significant event
Adventures in the New World
Description
Overcame numerous hardships with her comrades, growing into a powerful warrior.

Reunion with Saul

Significant event
Reunion with Saul
Description
Reunited with Saul, who survived, after 22 years on Egghead.

Relationships

Nico Olvia

Mother

Archaeologist and Robin's mother. Lost in Ohara's destruction, but entrusted Robin to others in their final parting.

Monkey D. Luffy

Best friend

Saved Robin in Alabasta, creating the opportunity for her to earn trust as a comrade.

Jaguar D. Saul

Mentor

Met in childhood and formed a bond. Helped her escape when captured by the government.

Aokiji (Kuzan)

Let Robin escape during the Buster Call and expressed complex feelings toward the government.

Straw Hat Pirates

Straw Hat Pirates: strategist

Baroque Works

Baroque Works: strategist

Media appearances

ONE PIECE

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1999

ONE PIECE

Anime / Protagonist

TV series first appearance Episode 67

ONE PIECE THE MOVIE series

Movie / Protagonist

Super Kabuki II One Piece

Stage play / Protagonist

Jump Super Stars series

Game / Protagonist

Monster Strike

Game / Protagonist

Puzzle & Dragons

Game / Protagonist

Granblue Fantasy

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Voice actor
Yuriko Yamaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Main voice actress

Yuko Kobayashi

Voice actor
Yuko Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime substitute - Episodes 299-319
Notes
Substitute

An Nagai

Voice actor
An Nagai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime - Childhood

Isumi Yamane

Voice actor
Isumi Yamane
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime - Later childhood

Shoichi Ichikawa

Voice actor
Shoichi Ichikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Super Kabuki II One Piece
Notes
Stage - Live-action

Lera Abova

Voice actor
Lera Abova
Language
English
Version or series
Live-action TV drama version

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Original author

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Character designer

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