Gantetsu
CharacterGantetsu is a non-canon pirate from the game Legend of the Rainbow Island, nicknamed for the strength of eight men. Despite a fearsome name in Loguetown, he fell quickly to Dias and the Straw Hats.
Appearance
Gantetsu cuts an imposing figure as a hulking, hairless man whose dark eyes sit in a broad face. His outfit is simple, a red shirt worn over a pair of grey shorts.
Personality
Gantetsu places great trust in the fighting ability of his associates Chip and Mini, and leans on that confidence in a pinch. His epithet, the strength of eight men, points to a brawler who counts on raw force, and his notoriety around Loguetown reinforces that reputation.
History
Gantetsu made his way to Festa Circle during a festival celebration. There he fell into a quarrel with Dias and the Straw Hat Pirates and chose to attack, only to be knocked down almost immediately. As he went down, he grumbled that the outcome would have gone the other way if Chip and Mini had been at his side. Being a very minor foe, he shares his sprite and portrait with the character Win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gantetsu?
Gantetsu is a non canon pirate who appears in the game Legend of the Rainbow Island, nicknamed for having the strength of eight men. Despite his fearsome reputation around Loguetown, he was quickly defeated by Dias and the Straw Hat Pirates.
What does Gantetsu look like?
Gantetsu is a hulking, hairless man with dark eyes set in a broad face. He wears a simple outfit of a red shirt over grey shorts.
Who are Gantetsu's associates?
Gantetsu places great trust in his associates Chip and Mini, leaning on their fighting skill whenever he is in a pinch. After his defeat he grumbled that things would have gone differently if they had been at his side.
How was Gantetsu defeated?
Gantetsu was defeated after picking a fight with Dias and the Straw Hat Pirates at Festa Circle during a festival celebration. He was knocked down almost immediately despite his reputation as a brawler.
Does Gantetsu share character art with anyone?
Yes, because Gantetsu is a very minor foe, he shares his sprite and portrait with the character Win in Legend of the Rainbow Island.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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