Summary

Oda’s foreshadowing in One Piece captivates fans, making seemingly forgotten characters relevant.
Significant characters like Kid and Ace impact the storyline with numerous appearances.
Antagonists like Kaido and Doflamingo add depth and complexity to the series, hinting at major comebacks.

Despite being one of the greatest and most popular anime series of all time One Piece airs to date with no end in sight. Eiichiro Oda has captured the hearts of his long-time fans with the foreshadowing he is popularly known for, bringing characters that one would expect to be forgotten and adding relevance to their portrayal.

Although One Piece is an amazing series, sometimes even the most stalwart fans need a good time to take a break.

This further impacts the storyline in ways that astound fans and keep them on their toes. In his One Piece masterpiece, Oda has portrayed various characters of incredible significance with the straw hats leading the charge. However, aside from the titular protagonists, some characters have many more episode appearances than others.

10 Eustass Kid

The Daring Captain Of The Kid Pirates

Debut Appearance: Episode 392

Eustass Captain Kid has always been a tenacious character, taking action in the loudest of ways and taking the most daring steps, doing what he knows could cost him a great deal. This desire for action has made him appear in many episodes of the series.

Anywhere metal scraps are being pulled together to form a sort of machinery or weapon, Kid is most definitely behind. However, It’ll take a while before his signature fighting style will be witnessed once more, as he confronts Shanks which has cost him much more than anyone could anticipate. From here on out, his appearance in the series could take a nosedive.

9 Portgas D. Ace

The Legacy Of Ace Is Portrayed In Flashbacks And Memories

Debut Appearance: Episode 91

As an important figure in the life of Luffy, Ace has been of major significance in the series, even after his death. His death in the Marineford arc, one of the most tragic deaths in One Piece, daresay in anime history, was a turning point in the series, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.

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Acting as a brother to Luffy and Sabo, Ace often appears in flashbacks in numerous episodes relating to his brothers. This displays how much of an important and reliable character he was, and it has gained him a lot of fans both in terms of characters and fans.

8 Kurozumi Kanjuro

The Snake Hidden In The Land Of Wano

Debut Appearance: Episode 629

The Wano arc was considerably one of the longest and most captivating arcs in the One Piece anime. With Kanjuro being a co-conspirator with Orochi, the one who greedily sought the throne during the arc, it is no surprise that he had quite a number of appearances.

DIsguising as a true retainer of Momonosuke, Kanjuro impacted the series in ways fans did not fancy, switching sides to Orochi and nearly obliterating Onigashima. Thankfully, his actions were curbed and he was taken care of, so his appearance in the show might have reached its all-time high.

7 Kaido

A True Antagonist

Debut Appearance: Episode 736

Kaido, a former Emperor of the Sea, is one of the truly terrifying characters to ever exist in One Piece. He played a major role in the Wano arc as a part of the antagonists, giving the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance a tough time nearly all on his own.

Kaido’s Hassaikai in One Piece flips Buddhist precepts, reflecting his destructive nature through chaotic, drunken combat modes.Despite being against the fan’s favorite protagonists, he is a character whose strength and tenacity, cannot be denied. Before his defeat, Kaido was unsuccessful even in killing himself. However, after his defeat at Onigashima in the hands of Luffy, it is unsure if he is alive or not.

6Donquixote Doflamingo

A Central Figure In The Dressrosa Saga

Debut Appearance: Episode 151

Doflamingo has played a monumental role in the series so far, being involved in parts that massively impact the storyline, such as the near downfall of the Dressrosa kingdom, the production of the artificial Devil Fruits, and the backstory of Trafalgar Law, and still being hinted at to make a major comeback later on as the series progresses.

He brings a scary level of intrigue into the anime, leaving everyone guessing what move he is going to make next, despite being currently held in prison after being defeated by Luffy in the Dressrosa saga.

5Kozuki Momonosuke

The Heir To The Land Of Wano

Debut Appearance: Episode 609

Despite being heir to the throne of the Land of Wano, Kozuki Momonosuke was a scaredy-cat who would immediately run in search of protection once there was danger in sight. However, born to inherit his father’s will, Momonosuke experienced massive growth in the series, particularly during the Wano arc.

With the help of Luffy, Momonosuke became able to face his fears and achieve feats that would have previously terrified him, claiming his kingdom from the hands of Kaido. It is likely that Momonosuke will still be of importance in arcs to come, repaying Luffy for his kindness.

4 Charlotte Linlin

Combat-Crazed Emperor With A Sweet Tooth

Debut Appearance: Episode 571

More popularly known by her moniker “Big Mom,” Linlin has played major roles in different arcs in the series. She is easily provoked into action and is usually satiated with the presence of a sweet treat. However, both of these things are traits that one can say have led to her demise occasionally.

In terms of strength, Linlin is a character that should be feared, as her abilities are beyond scary, easily able to wipe out enemies who quiver at her very presence. Despite this, Luffy and his companions manage to escape her grasp whenever they meet. Eventually, she was defeated alongside Kaido, and her future appearances remain unconfirmed.

3 carrot

Her Loyalty To The Straw Hats Drives Her Consistent Portrayal

Debut Appearance: Episode 753

Strong and cute hand-to-hand combatant by sunlight, elegant and dangerous by moonlight, Carrot has significance in the One Piece plot, with some extremely emotional scenes to boot. It is safe to say that her cute appearance and countenance do not match her exceptional skills, being able to attack several Big Mom pirates in her Sulong form.

Although the designs of One Piece character designs may seem strange at first, their weird proportions actually accomplish an important goal.

Carrot is extremely loyal, giving her all to aid the Straw Hats even after the death of her mentor, Pedro. She steadily supports and believes in the dream of the one who shaped her into who she is today.

2 Kin’emon

The Right-Hand Man And Retainer For The Kozuki

Debut Appearance: Episode 753

Kin’emon has been present since the time of Kozuki Oden and his erratic adventurous lifestyle. Even after Oden’s death, this retainer has remained faithful to the man and his son, the one expected to carry on his father’s legacy.

Kin’emon was widely portrayed from the Punk Hazard arc to Zou, and eventually, Wano. He was also introduced earlier than Momonosuke, with his body split into different parts by Law, while Luffy helps him piece it all together so it’s not a surprise he has several appearances more than that of the average character.

1 Trafalgar D. Water Law

The Alliance That Puts Him In The Thick Of Things

Debut Appearance: Episode 392

Luffy’s number one pirate ally is a character highly beloved by fans for different reasons. Aside from the Straw Hats, he has the most number of appearances so far. Ever since Law met Luffy in the Sabaody Archipelago, their paths became intertwined, and the Surgeon of Death appeared much more frequently and assumed major roles.

Despite their differences, the two have a positive relationship. Law copes with Luffy’s erraticness, and Luffy is fond of him even with his serious front. They are usually involved in each other’s business, allying as the two usually have common goals.