All Known Races In One Piece World, Explained

Key Takeaways

• In the world of One Piece, there are various races with unique physical characteristics and abilities. Some of the most notable races include:
• Sky Island Residents: These people originally resided on the moon and possess wings on their backs. Enel, a prominent character from the Sky Islands, has the Goro Goro no Mi Devil Fruit, which allows him to control thunder.
• Giants: This race is considered the strongest in One Piece, with human-like features but much taller than ordinary humans. They have a great deal of strength, and their home is Elbaf in the New World.

One Piece is a popular manga series that follows Monkey D. Luffy as he journeys throughout the world with his crewmates. On his adventures, Luffy comes across all kinds of people, which leave an impression on him in one way or another.

One Piece doesn’t just have humans; there are other kinds of races. Different races have different attributes that separate them from each other; however, due to the diversity, there is a great deal of racism. Many humans do not like the various races, but there are a few people who believe that one day all the races will live together in peace.

Updated on November 30, 2024, by Suzail Ahmad:The different races in One Piece are armed with special abilities that give them an edge in combat and other activities. Since there are so many, remembering all of them can be a chore.

This is why the list has been updated to include more information about the special abilities of every race in One Piece. Some of these races, especially the giants, will play a crucial role in the ongoing Elbaf arc.

Buccaneers

Status:Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 233, Episode 151

Buccaneers are an ancient race of people that existed during the Void century. They were taller and stronger than humans, making them great combatants. However, the race went nearly extinct because of the World Government. According to the information publicized by Oda, the Buccaneers committed a major transgression against the World Government, causing the organization to slaughter them ruthlessly.

So far, only two members of the race have been revealed, and they are Bartholomew Kuma and his father. After the World Government learned about the two, it didn’t waste any time enslaving them. Both of Kuma’s parents died in captivity, but his torment continued. It wasn’t until the God Valley Incident that Kuma ran away from captivity.

Prominent Members: Bartholomew Kuma managed to make a name for himself with his strength. He ate the Nikyu Nikyu no Mi, which led to the development of paw-like pads on his hands. This enabled Kuma to deflect incoming attacks, send people away, and remove physical pain from his body and that of others.

Special Ability: The Buccaneers are physically bigger than most races in One Piece, giving them an edge in combat.

Wotans

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 309, Episode 210

The Wotans are a hybrid race. They are a cross between giants and fish-men. As a hybrid race, they retain some of the characteristics of both races. They are significantly bigger than humans, but they are not as big as pure giants. The pure giants, such as Oars and Hajrudin are still bigger than Wotans. The fish-man genes of the Wotans grant them immense strength and the ability to freely fight underwater.

The combination of these abilities makes the Wotans much more powerful than ordinary humans. The only known Wotan in the series is Big Pan, who is a member of the Foxy Pirates. It is possible that fans might get to see more Wotans before the series ends.

Prominent Members: Canonically, Big Pan is still the only Wotan. However, there is another Wotan named Sebastian in One Piece Film: Strong World who was a member of the World Pirates.

Special Ability: Wotans’s hybrid nature makes them dangerous opponents. They have incredible strength and they can also move swiftly underwater.

Oni

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 795, Episode 736

The Oni are a rather mysterious race, as almost nothing is known about them. They haven’t been officially introduced in the series yet, but there is no doubt that they will be confirmed as a separate race sooner rather than later. There are two known members of this race: Kaido and Yamato. Yamato is known as the “Oni Princess,” which points to her being a member of the Oni race.

The two of them have one main thing in common, and that is their horns. There is a difference in their heights, as Kaido is much bigger than Yamato. As there is no other information available regarding this race, it is difficult to guess what other features are unique to the Oni.

Prominent Members: The only two known members of this race are Kaido and Yamato. Kaido was one of the Yonko, and he was renowned throughout the world for his strength. Yamato, being the daughter of Kaido, was an impressive fighter in her own right.

Special Ability: Oni race seems to have better physical strength than humans.

Kinokobito

Status: Unknown

• First Appearance: Chapter 847, Episode 812

Almost nothing is known about the Kinokobito except for their appearance. They have humanoid shapes, but instead of having just two legs, they have four. Their bodies resemble those of mushrooms, and they seem to have tall caps on their heads.

The only time that a Kinokobito was seen in the series was during the Whole Cake Island arc when Mont-d’Or was going through his book.

Prominent Members: Despite the series entering the final saga, fans still haven’t seen a Kinokobito.

Special Ability: Due to the lack of information, it is unclear if members of this race have any special powers.

Humans

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 1, Episode 1

The most dominant race in One Piece is humankind. There are different tribes that have been introduced in the series, and each of them has its own special history; for example, the Kuja are known for their Haki, while the Kumate are considered to be violent.

Humans created the World Government, so they rule over One Piece‘s world. Because of their majority, humans are fearful of other races and treat them with disdain.

Prominent Members: Due to their massive number, it is difficult to name just a few. However, the first names that come to mind are Luffy, Shanks, Zoro, Sanji, and Mihawk.

Special Ability: Humans do not have any special abilities.

Sky Island Residents

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 238, Episode 153

The Sky Islands were first mentioned in the Jaya arc as the Straw Hats tried to find their way to Skypiea. The people living on the Sky Islands are different from ordinary humans. They originally resided on the moon, but due to a lack of resources, they decided to leave and settle on Earth.

Most Sky Island residents possess wings on their backs; however, exceptions do exist. For instance, Enel has drums on his back.

Prominent Member: Enel is unquestionably the most well-known character who hails from the Sky Islands. He possesses the Goro Goro no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit that allows him to control thunder.

Special Ability: The Sky Island residents do not have any noteworthy abilities.

Giants

Status: Active

• First Appearance: 96, Episode 45

Giants are arguably the strongest race in One Piece. They have human-like features, but they are much taller than any normal human, and because of their huge size, giants have a great deal of strength.

The older giants, such as Oars and his descendants, resemble demons, and they are considered Ancient Giants. Conversely, newer giants such as Hajrudin, Dorry, and Brogy resemble humans more. The home of the Giants is Elbaf, which is in the New World. Once the Egghead arc wraps up, fans will likely learn more about this ancient race.

Prominent Members: One Piece fans have seen a fair share of giants in the series, but the most notable ones are definitely Dorry and Brogy. The two are immensely powerful, and their combined attack was enough to sink the Victoria Punk.

Special Ability: Giants are the biggest race in One Piece, so nobody comes close to them in terms of physical strength.

Longarm Tribe

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 498, Episode 392

As the name implies, members of the Longarm Tribe have long arms because they have two joints in this area of their bodies. Their long arms grant them significant strength and make them more physically powerful than humans.

Scratchmen Apoo, the On Air Pirates’ captain and a member of the Worst Generation, is one of the most well-known representatives of the Longarm tribe. He possesses a Devil Fruit that can turn music into a destructive weapon.

Prominent Members: The Longarm tribe does not have the same level of representation as the other races. However, they still have two solid characters in Apoo and Joseph.

Special Ability: The members of the Longarm tribe use their extended limbs to increase their overall damage output.

Lunarians

Status: Unknown

• First Appearance: Chapter 925, Episode 918

Lunarians are a very strong race of individuals who used to live on the Red Line. Due to being hunted by the World Government, the number of Lunarians fell drastically, reaching a point where they were considered extinct. The World Government even offered a reward to anyone in exchange for information about the whereabouts of a Lunarian.

Lunarians are physically strong, and they also have the ability to create and manipulate fire. The only known member of this race is Kaido’s right-hand man, King. He is armed with the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Pteranodon, an Ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows him to morph into a prehistoric creature. It is also one of the few Devil Fruits that grants its user the ability to fly.

Prominent Member: The Lunarians were hounded for their power and mercilessly killed by the World Government. The only surviving member of this race is King, who was experimented on by Vegapunk. King’s Lineage Factor was used in the creation of the Seraphim, who are hailed as the strongest form of humanity.

Special Ability: The Lunarians have a ridiculously strong defense, making it almost impossible to damage them. They can also manipulate the flame on their back and use their wings to fly.

Fish-Men

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 69, Episode 31

Like Minks, Fish-Men have all the attributes of the fish that they resemble. Fish-Men are said to be ten times stronger than humans, which makes them an extremely powerful race. Their strength increases further underwater, giving them a significant advantage.

They also have the ability to manipulate water, which makes it possible for them to use Fish-Man karate. Fish-Men are hated by humans, who often try to kill them because they look different. Jimbei, Arlong, and Fisher Tiger are examples of Fish-Men.

Prominent Members: Fish-Men are subject to all kinds of brutalities from humans. Many interesting One Piece characters, like Jimbei and Fisher Tiger, belong to this race. Fisher Tiger freed the slaves in Marijoa and became famous throughout the world. Jimbei is currently a member of the Straw Hat Pirates and has a bounty of over 1 billion berries.

Special Ability: Fish-Men are at their best when they fight in water. While in a water-filled area, they become notably stronger.

Merfolk

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 195, Episode 306

Merfolk are different from Fish-Men since their upper bodies are human-like while their lower halves have tails. Male Merfolk are called Mermen and females are called Mermaids. Unlike Fish-Men, Merfolk cannot walk on land; however, once a mermaid turns 30, their tails turn into legs, permitting them to walk. On the other hand, mermen keep their tails throughout their lives.

Merfolk are the fastest swimmers due to their fishlike features. In addition to being fast swimmers, Merfolk are also able to communicate with fish.

Prominent Members: Merfolk also live on Fish-Man Island, along with the Fish-Men. King Neptune, Shirahoshi, and Fukaboshi are some well-known Merfolk. Out of the three, Shirahoshi is the most important, as she is an Ancient Weapon that has the power to bring about the end of the world.

Special Ability: Merfolk’s fish-esque features make him uncatchable underwater. Additionally, they also have more physical strength than humans.

Minks

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 498, Episode 392

The Mink tribe is a special race of animals that are capable of talking and walking on two legs like bipeds. Each member represents a specific animal, and they have all the features of that animal. Minks are strong warriors, who have the ability to use electro.

Minks also have a special form known as the Sulong form, which can only be used when there is a full moon. After transforming, Minks became more feral, making them faster and stronger. Some Minks even lose control when they use the Sulong form and must be tamed by others to prevent them from causing widespread destruction.

Prominent Members: The Mink tribe played a crucial role in the Wano Country arc. Several Minks traveled to the land of samurai to liberate it from the clutches of the Beasts Pirates, and Orochi. The most notable members of this race are Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, the former rulers of the Mokomo Dukedom. With their strength, they defeated Jack and Charlotte Perospero in Wano.

Special Ability: The Minks gain access to Sulong transformations during the full moon. In this form, their physical abilities are significantly boosted.

Longleg Tribe

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 651, Episode 570

The members of the Longleg tribe are also very human-like, but instead of having normal-sized legs, they have extremely long ones. The lengthy legs make them taller than most races in One Piece.

With their unique features, Longleg tribe members can deal a lot of damage with their kicks. One major downside is that their huge legs make for an excellent target.

Prominent Members: Longleg tribe members have grown quite a bit in popularity because of their designs and abilities. Currently, there are six characters who belong to this race. Charlotte Smoothie, Tamago, and Blue Gilly are the most recognizable members of the Longleg tribe.

Special Ability: The long legs of this tribe allow them to generate more force behind their kicks. Blue Gilly demonstrated this particular skill i the Dressrosa arc.

Dwarves

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 711, Episode 640

Dwarves are extremely small and have fluffy tails. They also have features that resemble those of humans. Despite their size, dwarves are rather powerful, as evidenced by their fighting ability in the Dressrosa arc. The Tontatta tribe of Dressrosa falls into this category.

They have a great deal of knowledge about plant life, making them excellent cultivators. Doflamingo exploited their work ethic by locking away their princess. This also ensured that the Tontatta would not do anything stupid.

Prominent Members: The Tontatta tribe members were introduced in the Dressrosa arc, where they aided the Straw Hats in their mission to defeat Dofllamingo. Out of the many individuals, Leo, Mansherry, Bian, and Kabu stood out the most.

Special Ability: Because of their size, the Tontatta tribe members are excellent picks for secret missions.

Three-Eye Tribe

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 651, Episode 571

It is awfully difficult to distinguish members of the Three-Eye tribe from ordinary humans because they have mostly the same qualities. The only difference between humans and the people of the Three-Eye tribe is that the latter have an extra eye on their forehead.

With their extra eye, they can gain the ability to use the Voice of All Things and read the Poneglyphs. Charlotte Pudding is a member of the Three-Eye tribe, and Big Mom tried to use her third eye to read the Road Poneglyph. Unfortunately, she was not ready to use the ability, which earned her Big Mom’s contempt.

Prominent Member: Charlotte Pudding is the only known member of the Three-Eye tribe. She is currently in the possession of the Blackbeard Pirates, who kidnapped her during their invasion of Whole Cake Island. Blackbeard intends to use her power to analyze the Road Poneglyphs that he took from Trafalgar Law.

Special Ability: The members of this tribe are coveted for their ability to read the Poneglyphs. Since most people have no idea how to read the mysterious steles, the Three-Eye tribe members are highly sought after.

Snakeneck Tribe

Status: Active

• First Appearance: Chapter 827, Episode 786

The members of the Snakeneck tribe have long and thin necks. So far in One Piece, members of this tribe have not displayed any special skill with their necks, so it is plausible to assume that their necks are just long.

This tribe has not been explored in significant detail since making its full debut in the Whole Cake Island arc.

Prominent Members: So far, all the members of the Snakeneck tribe are linked to Big Mom. Charlotte Amande is the most notable member of this race. Other known members include Charlotte Monder and Charlotte Effiler.

Special Ability: The Snakeneck Tribe’s long neck allows them to reach places that humans would have trouble with.