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Bankuro from One Piece in a close-framed cel-shaded anime scene with a detailed environment
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Bankuro

Character

Bankuro is one of the pirates who sailed under Gol D. Roger, remaining with the legendary crew right up to the day it broke apart. What became of him after the disbandment has never been confirmed.

Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 967: Roger's Adventure
Crew & Affiliations: Roger Pirates
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Appearance

Standing on the shorter side with a thin frame, Bankuro is recognized by his bushy, dark mane of hair and a matching beard, along with a sharply pointed nose. His outfit consists of a dark short-sleeved top, loose pale trousers, and a dark hat from which two horns jut out. The anime gives his hair a white tone, though in episode 966 a rear view shows it brown, with the horned cap rendered as an extension of his hairstyle rather than a separate piece.

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Personality

Little of Bankuro's character is documented, but two moments hint at his disposition. He broke into laughter at the sight of the riches Joy Boy had left behind on the final island of the Grand Line, and he wore a warm smile when Roger voiced his thanks toward the crew that had followed him.

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History

Bankuro had already taken his place among the Roger Pirates roughly 42 years before the present, present when Roger announced a plan to head for Hachinosu and bring the retired Kuja Pirate Shakuyaku into the fold. About 25 years ago, when the crew finally reached the last island of the Grand Line and beheld the treasure Joy Boy had stored there, Bankuro joined his crewmates in roaring laughter. Soon after, as Roger expressed gratitude to those who had served beneath him, Bankuro smiled in appreciation of the praise. Once the Roger Pirates went their separate ways, his fate was left unrecorded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bankuro in One Piece?

Bankuro is a member of the Roger Pirates who sailed with Gol D. Roger's crew until it disbanded. His fate after the crew broke apart has never been revealed.

What does Bankuro look like?

Bankuro is short and thin, with a bushy dark mane of hair, a matching beard, and a sharply pointed nose. He wears a dark short-sleeved top, pale loose trousers, and a dark hat with two horns.

What did Bankuro do when the Roger Pirates found Joy Boy's treasure?

When the Roger Pirates reached the last island of the Grand Line and saw the treasure Joy Boy had left behind, Bankuro joined his crewmates in roaring laughter at the sight.

What happened to Bankuro after the Roger Pirates disbanded?

Bankuro's fate after the Roger Pirates went their separate ways has never been recorded or confirmed in the story.

How did Bankuro react to Gol D. Roger's gratitude?

When Roger thanked the crew that had followed him, Bankuro smiled warmly in appreciation of his captain's words.

Sources & Information

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