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Donquino

Character

Donquino steered the legendary Roger Pirates as their helmsman, guiding the Oro Jackson across the world's harshest waters. A cheerful crewman with a soft spot for treasure, he was at Roger's side from the God Valley Incident through the crew's final disbanding.

English Va: Van Barr Jr.
Japanese Va: Yūsuke Shirooka
Status: Alive
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 966
Crew & Affiliations: Roger Pirates

Occupations

PirateHelmsman
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Appearance

Large in frame but oddly thin in the limbs, Donquino keeps his dark hair short and lets long sideburns frame his face. He favors a red modern captain's cap, a red-and-white striped sleeveless top, blue slacks, and dark shoes, and a pipe usually dangles from his mouth. An anchor is inked on each of his arms.

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Personality

By nature Donquino is a merry sort, forever grinning or laughing, though he wept openly when Roger and Oden eventually left the crew. He loves loot like any good pirate and was thrilled by the riches the crew seized at God Valley. Loyal to his shipmates and respectful of his captain, he shared in the joy of long voyages and grieved their losses, yet he was not above ignoring or sidestepping an order when it suited him. Like nearly the whole crew, he carried a torch for Shakuyaku and trampled Roger underfoot in the rush to reach her at God Valley.

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Abilities

Belonging to the storied Roger Pirates, Donquino may well have been extraordinarily strong. He showed off remarkable muscle by hauling a loaded treasure cart single-handedly, dragging along Millet Pine and his mace as well as Erio, and he ran rather than merely pulled it. As helmsman he bore responsibility for navigating the Oro Jackson through countless punishing seas, including those of the New World.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Donquino in One Piece?

Donquino served as the helmsman of the legendary Roger Pirates, guiding their ship the Oro Jackson through some of the world's harshest waters from the God Valley Incident through the crew's eventual disbanding.

What happened when the Roger Pirates raided God Valley?

During the God Valley Incident, Donquino helped rescue Shakuyaku from a World Noble's hunting event, and once Silvers Rayleigh freed her, he dragged a loaded cart of treasure back to the ship single-handedly while Millet Pine and Erio held off rival pirates.

How did Donquino react when the Roger Pirates disbanded?

Donquino broke down weeping when Gol D. Roger announced he was dissolving the crew, crying again as they dropped Roger off and once more when they returned Kouzuki Oden to Wano Country.

What does Donquino look like?

Donquino is a large but oddly thin-limbed man with short dark hair, long sideburns, and anchor tattoos on both arms, typically wearing a red modern captain's cap, a red-and-white striped sleeveless top, and blue slacks, with a pipe often in his mouth.

What was Donquino's personality like?

Donquino was a merry, forever-grinning crewman with a soft spot for treasure who stayed loyal to his shipmates and respectful of Roger, though he also carried a hopeless torch for Shakuyaku and was not above bending an order when it suited him.

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