Roronoa Zoro
Three Sword Style Swordsman
Three Sword Style swordsman and member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Aims to become the world's greatest swordsman, possessing a Bushido spirit that greedily pursues strength.
Quotes
- I am the man who will become the world's greatest swordsman
- My sword will never lose to anyone
- Putting down this sword would be abandoning my pride
- My sense of direction can't be fixed!
- As long as I don't die, I can swing my sword
- For me, dying is part of training
Trivia
- Maintains schedule of sleeping from 4 AM to 7 AM daily
- Wrapping hand towel on head signals seriousness
- Left eye scarred and always closed; unclear if blind
- Three Sword Style is unique swordsmanship using both hands and mouth
- Author states he has almost no sense of direction
- Crew avoids letting Zoro act alone
Alternate names
Roronoa Zoro
Pirate Hunter Zoro
Zoro Juro
Zoro Juuro
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- November 11
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Short-cropped green hair with three gold piercings in his left ear. Has a long scar from his left chest to his right abdomen, and scars on both ankles and left eye. Sometimes goes shirtless with a sarashi abdominal wrap. Carries swords on right hip and uses Three Sword Style with one in mouth.
- Height
- About 181cm
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Large scar from left chest to right abdomen
- Scar on left eye
- Three gold piercings in left ear
- Scars on both ankles
- Iconic items
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- Wado Ichimonji (Sword)
- Sandai Kitetsu (Sword)
- Shusui (Sword)
- Enma (Sword)
- Yukibashiri (Sword)
- Black Hand Towel
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Stoic
- Detailed personality
- Cool swordsman overflowing with Bushido spirit. Never compromises in pursuit of strength, gladly challenges near-death experiences as means to self-improvement. Sarcastic yet kind-hearted at core. Extremely directionally challenged and prone to getting physically lost, but quick-witted. Heavy drinker who shows calm and stern demeanor in battle. Deeply cares for crewmates with strong trust in Luffy, but constantly bickers with Sanji like cats and dogs.
- Keywords
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- Stoic
- Directionally Challenged
- Bushido Spirit
- Heavy Drinker
- Cool
- Proud
- Sarcastic
- Trustworthy
- Loyal to Crew
- Motto
- To become the world's greatest swordsman
- Talents
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- Swordsmanship genius
- Three Sword Style practitioner
- Conqueror's Haki possessor
- High vitality and endurance
- Bare-handed combat ability
- Quick reaction speed
- Skills
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- Iaijutsu
- Flying slash technique
- Intimidation-based illusion tactics
- Armament Haki application
- Fire-cutting swordsmanship (Fox Fire Style)
- Team-up combat techniques
- Motivation
- To become the world's greatest swordsman
- Habits
- Extremely directionally challenged; inevitably gets lost when separated from crew. Drinks heavily. Can speak while holding sword in mouth.
- Favorite foods
- White rice, Sea beast meat, Sake-friendly dishes, Sashimi, Sushi, Sunny-side up eggs (both sides firm, with soy sauce)
- Hobbies
- Training, Exercise, Drinking alcohol
- Favorite colors
- Green
- Favorite places
- Shimotsuki Village, Aki Island
- Disliked foods
- Overly sweet chocolate
History
- Backstory
- Trained under dojo master Koushirou in childhood, aspired to become world's greatest swordsman despite repeated losses to childhood friend Kuina. After Kuina's death, received her keepsake 'Wado Ichimonji' and grew as swordsman. Went to sea as bounty hunter, gained fame, met Luffy and became crewmate. Battled numerous strong foes, accumulated training and practice, and acquired Haki.
- Debut date
- July 22, 1997
- Work title
- ONE PIECE
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1 Chapter 3
Morgan Capture Incident
- Significant event
- Morgan Capture Incident
- Description
- Crucified and endured for one month to secure release terms, but saved by Luffy from Navy execution plot and joined Straw Hat Pirates.
First Clash with Mihawk
- Significant event
- First Clash with Mihawk
- Description
- Completely defeated by world's strongest swordsman Mihawk, vowed rematch.
Two Years of Training
- Significant event
- Two Years of Training
- Description
- Underwent two years of training under Mihawk, dramatically boosting strength.
Awakens Conqueror's Haki in Wano Arc
- Significant event
- Awakens Conqueror's Haki in Wano Arc
- Description
- Fully awakened Conqueror's Haki in battle against Kaido's subordinate King.
Bounty Increases
- Significant event
- Bounty Increases
- Description
- Bounty rises stepwise through the story, currently at 1.111 billion Belly.
Relationships
Roronoa Arashi
Father
Deceased father. Passed away by childhood.
Tera
Mother
Deceased mother. Passed away by childhood.
Roronoa Pinzoro
Grandparent
Grandfather.
Shimotsuki Furiko
Grandparent
Grandmother, from Wano's Shimotsuki Family.
Shimotsuki Kuina
Sibling
Childhood friend and lifelong rival. Kuina's death serves as his driving force. Distant relatives.
Monkey D. Luffy
Best friend
Saved from crucifixion, leading to Straw Hat Pirates formation. Strong trust as captain.
Sanji
Rival
Frequent fights but flawless teamwork in battle. Fellow heavy drinkers.
Dracule Mihawk
Mentor
Master during two-year training; ultimate goal.
Tashigi
Rival
Female swordsman resembling childhood friend Kuina; oppose due to Navy affiliation but mutually conscious.
Yosaku and Johnny
Allies
Bounty hunter era comrades. Shared past.
Straw Hat Pirates
Straw Hat Pirates: strategist
Worst Generation
Worst Generation: unknown
Media appearances
ONE PIECE
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began 1997
ONE PIECE
Anime / Protagonist
Broadcast began 1999
ONE PIECE Theatrical Movies
Movie / Protagonist
Super Kabuki II One Piece
Stage play / Protagonist
Jump Superstars and many others
Game / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Kazuya Nakai
- Voice actor
- Kazuya Nakai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime / Live-Action Dub
Megumi Urawa
- Voice actor
- Megumi Urawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Child Version
Wataru Takagi
- Voice actor
- Wataru Takagi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA 'Defeat the Pirate Ganzack!'
Eiichiro Oda
- Creator name
- Eiichiro Oda
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Roronoa Zoro Figure
- Item name
- Roronoa Zoro Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Three Sword Style Replica Sword Set
- Item name
- Three Sword Style Replica Sword Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Zoro Dub Soundtrack CD
- Item name
- Zoro Dub Soundtrack CD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular