Sanji

The cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, wielder of elegant leg techniques

Important character from Eiichiro Oda's 'ONE PIECE'. The cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, dreaming of the legendary sea 'All Blue'. Active with high culinary skills and powerful kicking techniques 'Diable Jambe'.

Quotes

  • A man must not harm a woman.
  • My dream is to find the All Blue.
  • I won't forgive anyone who lays a hand on a woman, no matter the enemy.
  • A cook's hands are their life. That's why I don't use my hands in battle.
  • I'll stake my life for my comrades.

Trivia

  • Sanji's model is actor Steve Buscemi.
  • Name was initially planned as 'Naruto' but changed due to another work.
  • Childhood as a failed royal imprisoned in a dungeon.
  • Diable Jambe name derived from French, meaning 'Devil's Leg'.
  • Catchphrase 'Damn ○○' but uses 'boku' or 'watashi' when flirting with women.
  • Absolutely does not allow poison or explosives in food.

Alternate names

Black Leg Sanji Vinsmoke Sanji Soba Mask San Gorou

Tags

Straw Hat Pirates Cook Kick Techniques Black Leg Sanji Germa Kingdom Vinsmoke Family Diable Jambe Chivalry Womanizer Raid Suit

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 2

Appearance

Overall appearance
Blond semi-long hair, characteristic eyebrows that curl in opposite directions. Wears a black suit and always has a cigarette in his mouth. Since the New World arc, he covers his right eye with hair and has a mustache.
Height
180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Eyebrows that curl in opposite directions
  • Hairstyle covering the right eye
  • Always smoking a cigarette
  • Mustache
Iconic items
  • Black Suit
  • Cigarette
  • Raid Suit (Stealth Black)
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Pirate Vest

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal to comrades
Detailed personality
Basically kind and loyal to comrades, but quick-tempered and foul-mouthed. Extreme womanizer, gentlemanly to women but somewhat rough to men, especially Zoro. Values chivalry and does not harm women. Also a resourceful strategist.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Womanizer
  • Quick-tempered
  • Chivalry
  • Strategist
  • Does not waste food
  • Rough
Motto
A man must not harm a woman
Talents
  • World-class culinary skills
  • Outstanding kicking techniques (Diable Jambe, Ifrit Jambe)
  • Quick wit and flexible thinking
  • High physical ability and reflexes
  • Strong will and loyalty to comrades
  • Fire resistance (abnormal strength against flames)
  • Observation Haki
Skills
  • Various cooking techniques
  • Advanced kicking technique combinations
  • Sky walk, water walk
  • Haki (Armament, Observation)
  • Raid Suit usage
  • Nutrition management and food distribution
Motivation
To find the legendary sea 'All Blue'. To protect comrades and uphold pride as a cook.
Habits
Catchphrase is 'Damn ○○' with rough language. Reflexively flirts upon seeing women. Heavy smoker. Extremely afraid of insects.
Favorite foods
Spicy Seafood Pasta, Things that go with black tea, Chawanmushi (Wano Country favorite)
Hobbies
Cooking, Ingredient procurement at markets, Research and prototyping
Favorite colors
Blue
Favorite foods
Seafood in general, especially skilled at it
Disliked insects
Moths, Centipedes, Spiders
Disliked foods
Konnyaku (hates it for lack of nutrition)

History

Backstory
Born as the third son of the Vinsmoke family, royalty of the nomadic kingdom Germa in the North Blue, but the genetic modification had little effect, growing up as an emotional ordinary human. Treated as a failure by the family and imprisoned in a dungeon, escaped with his sister's help. Aspiring cook, boarded the passenger ship Orbit. Saved by Zeff of the Cook Pirates, honed skills at the floating restaurant Baratie out of gratitude and for his dream, later joining Luffy's crew.
Debut date
September 22, 1999
Work title
ONE PIECE
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 5 Chapter 43

Shipwreck with Zeff and gratitude

Significant event
Shipwreck with Zeff and gratitude
Description
In a storm, Zeff sacrificed his leg to save Sanji, later training at Baratie.

Joining Luffy's crew

Significant event
Joining Luffy's crew
Description
Liked by Luffy during the battle with the Creek Pirates and joins the crew.

Mastering Diable Jambe

Significant event
Mastering Diable Jambe
Description
Learned kicking techniques from Zeff of the Red Leg, demonstrating breathtaking combat power.

Whole Cake Island arc

Significant event
Whole Cake Island arc
Description
Depicts the political marriage of the Vinsmoke family and family conflicts, ultimately resolving to save his family.

Wano Country arc

Significant event
Wano Country arc
Description
Uses Raid Suit in battle, greatly enhancing defense and attack power.

Relationships

Vinsmoke Judge

Father

Cold-hearted father who despises Sanji as a failure; parent-child relationship is severed.

Vinsmoke Sora

Mother

Mother who weakened the genetic factor with a drug. The root of Sanji's emotions and humanity.

Vinsmoke Ichiji

Sibling

Eldest brother. Father's right-hand man, hostile relationship with Sanji.

Vinsmoke Niji

Sibling

Second brother. Cold as a modified human.

Vinsmoke Yonji

Sibling

Younger brother. Rival to Sanji, the only family outcast among siblings.

Vinsmoke Reiju

Sibling

Elder sister. The only family member who cooperates to help Sanji.

Monkey D. Luffy

Best friend

Led Sanji to join the pirate crew, building a strong bond of trust.

Zeff

Mentor

Sanji's master and lifesaver. Taught cooking and kicking techniques.

Roronoa Zoro

Rival

Like cats and dogs, but show perfect coordination in battle.

Nico Robin

Teammate

Highly evaluated by Robin, sharing conflicts over beliefs of not being able to save enemies.

Straw Hat Pirates

Straw Hat Pirates: protagonist

Media appearances

ONE PIECE

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1997

ONE PIECE

Anime / Protagonist

TV series 1999

ONE PIECE FILM series

Movie / Protagonist

Multiple appearances

Jump Super Stars

Game / Protagonist

2005

JUMP FORCE

Game / Protagonist

2019

Super Kabuki II One Piece

Stage play / Protagonist

2015

Straw Hat Pirates Hinokuni Reconstruction Arc Statue Installation Event

Event / Protagonist

December 7, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Hiroaki Hirata

Voice actor
Hiroaki Hirata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, live-action drama dub

Ikue Otani

Voice actor
Ikue Otani
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime - childhood

Hayato Nakamura

Voice actor
Hayato Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Super Kabuki II One Piece (stage)

Yosuke Kubozuka

Voice actor
Yosuke Kubozuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Indeed collaboration CM

Eiichiro Oda

Creator name
Eiichiro Oda
Role
Original author

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Sanji Figure

Item name
Sanji Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Sanji Plush

Item name
Sanji Plush
Category
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Availability
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Raid Suit Costume Modeled After Sanji

Item name
Raid Suit Costume Modeled After Sanji
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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