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Ayako is an anime-only orphan from Water 7, one of several children raised together by a woman they affectionately call Mama. He briefly looked up to Roronoa Zoro as a big brother during a filler episode.

English Voice: Caitlin Glass
Japanese Voice: Akemi Kanda
Crew & Affiliations: Aunt (Mama)
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Appearance

Ayako is a small, fair-skinned boy with brown hair. His outfit pairs a yellow shirt with brown pants.

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Personality

He is deeply attached to the woman who raises the orphans, addressing her warmly as Mama and staying close to her side.

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History

When Michael and Hoichael stopped the children's caretaker from attacking Zoro, Ayako and the other orphans emerged from hiding to greet their new big brother. They brought him home and put him to work on chores. Trouble came while they were out shopping, as loan sharks seized the family and hauled them to a rooftop where Mikazuki confronted them. Ayako and the others were rescued once Hoichael fetched Zoro. Back home, they said their goodbyes to the swordsman, but when he left still wearing a shirt a baby had soiled and washed, the whole family ended up chasing him through the streets while he, assuming they wanted him to stay, simply kept running.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayako male or female in One Piece?

Ayako is a male character, a small, fair-skinned boy with brown hair who is one of the orphans raised by the woman known as Mama in Water 7. He appears only in the anime.

Is there an Ayako anime character in One Piece?

Yes, Ayako is an anime-only orphan from Water 7 who briefly looked up to Roronoa Zoro as a big brother during a filler episode. He is one of several children raised together by their caretaker Aunt.

Who is Ayako in One Piece?

Ayako is one of the orphaned children cared for by Aunt in Water 7, appearing during a filler arc. He is deeply attached to his caretaker, whom he calls Mama.

How did Ayako meet Roronoa Zoro?

Ayako and the other orphans emerged from hiding to greet Zoro after Michael and Hoichael stopped their caretaker from attacking him. They brought Zoro home and put him to work on chores.

What happened to Ayako when loan sharks attacked his family?

Ayako and the other orphans were seized by loan sharks and hauled to a rooftop where the pirate captain Mikazuki confronted them. They were rescued once Hoichael fetched Zoro to help.

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