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Dogra is one of Dadan's mountain bandits on Mt. Colubo, part of the band on Dawn Island that raised Ace, Luffy, and Sabo on Garp's behalf. Small in stature and easily irritated, he stayed loyally at Dadan's side for decades.

Japanese Va: Kappei Yamaguchi
Birthday: December 19th
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 582
Crew & Affiliations: Dadan Family
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Appearance

What sets Dogra apart most is how little he stands, his short build paired with a face that almost always wears a put-upon scowl. He dresses in polka-dotted dungarees and, in keeping with the other Mountain Bandits, wraps a turban around his head. A sword sized to match him rides on his back, and he tends to keep a dictionary on hand wherever he goes.

In his post-timeskip showings he has been seen sporting headwear modeled on the hats of those he cares for, once a straw hat like Luffy's and later one resembling Sabo's.

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Personality

Dogra holds genuine concern for Luffy, having pulled him from the water after Ace tossed the boy into a lake. He matches his fellow bandits in unwavering devotion to Dadan, sticking close to her for at least twenty years and weeping with the rest when she failed to return from the Gray Terminal fire. He clearly cared for Sabo too, reeling in shock at the belief that the boy had died at the hands of Saint Jalmack, and growing deeply troubled by later news concerning him.

Toward Dadan he plays the loyal subordinate, obeying her commands and quietly understanding that beneath her gruffness she treasured her foster sons, often amused by her happy tears over them. With Ace, Luffy, and Sabo he kept a watchful eye, took on the painful duty of carrying word of Sabo's apparent death, and was moved when Luffy openly voiced his love for them before leaving to chase a pirate's life.

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Abilities

No standout powers have been attributed to Dogra, yet his membership in the Dadan Family suggests he holds modest, understated capabilities. He keeps a sword strapped to his back, though how skilled he is with the blade has never been demonstrated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dogra in One Piece?

Dogra is one of Curly Dadan's mountain bandits on Mt. Colubo, part of the group on Dawn Island that raised Ace, Luffy, and Sabo on Garp's behalf.

What does Dogra look like?

Dogra is notably short with a face that almost always wears a scowl. He wears polka dotted dungarees, a turban like the other Mountain Bandits, and carries a sword sized to match his stature.

How did Dogra help raise Luffy and Ace?

Dogra pulled Luffy from a lake after Ace tossed him in, kept watch over Luffy and Ace as they roamed the forest with Mogura, and helped rescue the boys from Bluejam after the Gray Terminal fire.

What did Dogra witness happen to Sabo?

Dogra watched in horror from the dock as Sabo's departing ship was blown apart and sank, then carried the grim news back to Ace and Luffy.

Did Dogra ever learn Sabo was still alive?

Dogra later realized Sabo had survived after Luffy's victory over Doflamingo, marking the occasion by wearing a hat resembling Sabo's.

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