The conclusion of the One Piece Log – Fish-Man Island Saga signifies the return of the highly anticipated One Piece anime. After a six-month hiatus, fans have been engaged with a revitalized version of the classic Fish-Man Island Saga. This allowed Toei Animation to concentrate on the thrilling climax of the Egghead Arc while ensuring the adaptation adheres to the studio’s standard of exceptional visual quality.
To bridge the gap during the six-month break, Toei Animation released a remaster of the Straw Hat crew’s inaugural adventure following the time-skip. The upgraded visuals, enriched shading, and a vibrant color palette, along with a significantly improved pacing, infused new energy into the Straw Hat Pirates as they navigated the underwater world of Fish-Man Island.
After undergoing a two-year training period, Luffy and his crew reunited at Sabaody Archipelago, eager to explore the New World. However, their journey through Fish-Man Island was soon challenged by the nefarious plans of Hody Jones. Continue reading to discover the 20 most formidable characters featured in this thrilling post-timeskip saga of One Piece.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Piece series and represents the writer’s views.
Ranking the 20 Most Powerful Characters in the Fish-Man Island Saga
20) Wadatsumi
A giant Fish-Man and member of Vander Decken’s Flying Pirates, Wadatsumi utilizes his massive size and Fish-Man traits to overpower typical opponents through sheer strength. Despite his ability to defeat creatures larger than the Thousand Sunny, his combat effectiveness is limited by a lack of agility.
In his fight against Jinbe and Sanji, he proved highly durable but ultimately fell short.
19) Vander Decken IX
As captain of the Flying Pirates, Vander Decken IX holds a fixation on Shirahoshi and collaborates with Hody Jones to achieve his goals. He wields the Mark-Mark Fruit, allowing him to send projectiles after targets indefinitely, provided he has made physical contact with them.
While his abilities enable him to direct massive objects like the colossal Noah ship, his combat skills remain unimpressive.
18) Caribou
Caribou, a user of the Swamp-Swamp Fruit, can manipulate mud and transform his body into this element. His abilities allow him to engulf his enemies in sludge or entrap them with sticky goo. However, his ineffectiveness against stronger opponents, evidenced by his loss to Pekoms, indicates his reliance on exploiting weaker foes.
17) Nico Robin
The Straw Hat Pirates’ archaeologist, Nico Robin, utilizes the Flower-Flower Fruit to create duplicates of herself from any surface within reach. After two years of training, she honed her skills, acquiring the ability to produce sentient clones and amplify her combat prowess with Fish-Man Karate. Although she didn’t showcase her full potential until later arcs, she easily defeated her opponent Hammond during Fish-Man Island.
16) Brook
As the Straw Hat crew’s musician, Brook possesses a unique set of skills, combining musical talent with swordsmanship. After consuming the Revive-Revive Fruit, Brook can come back to life, albeit in skeletal form. Over the time-skip, he honed his abilities to manipulate ice, effectively defeating Zeo, one of Hody’s subordinates, during their battle.
15) Franky
Franky, the Straw Hats’ shipwright, is known for his mechanical enhancements and unconventional combat techniques. He upgraded his bionic body during training, enhancing his strength and weaponry. Most notably, he developed the Radical Beam, a powerful laser, which he demonstrated when easily defeating Ikaros Much from Hody’s crew. Franky is a force to be reckoned with in combat.
14) Hyouzou
Hyouzou, an octopus merman and hireling of the New Fish-Man Pirates, ranks as one of the strongest villains in the saga. His skills surpassed even Hody Jones in direct combat, and he displayed remarkable reflexes, allowing him to counter Luffy’s Gear 2 attack. Although he faced defeat at the hands of Roronoa Zoro, his combat prowess was notable.
13) Pekoms
A natural-born Mink and officer in the Big Mom Pirates, Pekoms showcases robust physical abilities and access to the Turtle-Turtle Fruit, providing enhanced defense with a tough shell. His encounter with Caribou on Fish-Man Island exemplified his superiority, effortlessly defeating Caribou with his Haki-powered strike.
12) Tamago
Tamago, a seasoned officer of the Big Mom Pirates, possesses the Egg-Egg Fruit, allowing him to evolve and gain power with each hit that should defeat him. His evolutionary abilities make him a challenging foe, as he can only be harmed during his transformation process.
11) Hody Jones
With aspirations to elevate Fish-Men as the dominant race, Hody Jones’s plans failed against the Straw Hat Pirates. His strength, significantly amplified by Energy Steroids, made him a formidable opponent, particularly in the water, where he enjoyed a natural advantage. Despite his enhancements, however, Hody was ultimately overpowered by Zoro and Luffy.
10) Sanji
Sanji, the Straw Hat Pirates’ third-strongest member, honed his abilities during his time in Kamabakka Kingdom, learning various fighting styles, including Blue Walk, which enables movement underwater. His adeptness was showcased during the Fish-Man Island Saga, where he and Jinbe effortlessly defeated Wadatsumi.
9) Momonga
Vice Admiral Momonga, commander of the Navy’s G-1 base, demonstrated commendable skill and courage during his confrontations with the Straw Hats. As a seasoned Marine officer, Momonga’s swift, lethal swordsmanship, coupled with mastery of Haki, establishes him as a paramount force among the Marines.
8) Sentomaru
Sentomaru serves as the bodyguard to Dr. Vegapunk, showcasing a blend of sumo-style techniques and advanced Haki usage in combat. His ability to create defensive barriers and assert significant power contributes to his formidable reputation, especially during the Straw Hats’ reunion at Sabaody.
7) Bartholomew Kuma (mindless)
The former pirate and Revolutionary officer, Bartholomew Kuma, transformed into a mindless cyborg, protecting the Thousand Sunny until the Straw Hat crew’s return. He utilized his Paw-Paw Fruit capabilities to defend the ship vigorously, showcasing formidable power and agility during numerous encounters, despite his loss of autonomy.
6) Jinbe
Before officially joining the Straw Hat crew, Jinbe solidified his bond with them during the Fish-Man Island Saga, demonstrating exceptional fighting capabilities as a master of Fish-Man Karate. His ability to manipulate water significantly amplifies his combat effectiveness, allowing him to confront lessthan-ideal circumstances against foes like Hody Jones.
5) Roronoa Zoro
As the Straw Hats’ second-in-command, Zoro trained rigorously during the time-skip under Dracule Mihawk, acquiring advanced Haki skills. His numerous feats during the Fish-Man Island Saga, including an effortless victory over Hody Jones, highlight not just his increased power, but also his potential to contend at Commander-level.
4) Monkey D. Luffy
The fearless captain of the Straw Hats, Luffy mastered Haki under Silvers Rayleigh, significantly enhancing his combat prowess. His innovative Gear 4 form, which encompasses three variations tailored for diverse fighting strategies, showcases his adaptability in battles. Luffy’s defeat of Hody Jones set a high benchmark for his power level, paving the way for future confrontations.
3) Boa Hancock
As the captain of the Kuja Pirates and ruler of Amazon Lily, Boa Hancock wields the extraordinary capabilities of the Love-Love Fruit, allowing her to petrify anyone she strikes. Her combat skills, combined with her beauty and charm, made her a valuable ally for Luffy, despite showing occasional vulnerabilities against certain opponents.
2) Silvers Rayleigh (old)
Silvers Rayleigh, the legendary Dark King and former second-in-command to Gol D. Roger, exemplifies the strength and knowledge derived from mastering Haki. Serving as Luffy’s mentor, Rayleigh remains a formidable figure, even in his old age, capable of fending off powerful adversaries like Admiral Kizaru during his prime.
1) Big Mom
Charlotte Linlin, known as Big Mom, maintained her status as one of the Four Emperors during the Fish-Man Island Saga. Her confrontations with Luffy highlighted her immense power, resilience, and the capabilities granted by her Soul-Soul Fruit, allowing her to animate lifeless objects. Thus, she remains a dominant and formidable force in the One Piece world, showcasing both strength and versatility in battle.