Captain Goo
CharacterCaptain Goo leads a pirate crew that fell victim to Gecko Moria, who stripped away their shadows in the Florian Triangle. The theft left them unable to endure sunlight until Luffy's defeat of Moria restored what was taken.
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Appearance
Goo is a man of fairly ordinary build, his skin tanned and his jaw notably large and stubbled. Long black hair falls down his back, framed by sideburns. He tops his head with a blue tricorne trimmed in yellow and dresses in a purple captain's coat over an everyday shirt.
Personality
A sensible sort, Goo looked out for his men by ordering them to sleep through the morning hours and keep clear of sunlight to avoid crumbling away. The return of his stolen shadow filled him with obvious joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Captain Goo in One Piece?
Captain Goo leads a pirate crew that had their shadows stolen by Gecko Moria in the Florian Triangle. He is a tanned man with a large jaw, long black hair, and a blue tricorne hat trimmed in yellow.
Why couldn't Captain Goo's crew go out in daylight?
After Gecko Moria stole their shadows, Captain Goo's crew could no longer withstand sunlight without crumbling away. Goo ordered his men to sleep through the morning hours and stay out of the sun to protect themselves.
Did Captain Goo get his shadow back?
Yes, Captain Goo's shadow snapped back to him the moment Luffy defeated Gecko Moria at Thriller Bark. He joined his crew in celebrating the restoration once one of his men brought him the news.
What weapon does Captain Goo use?
Captain Goo was shown carrying a saber in combat, befitting his role as captain of his pirate crew.
When did Captain Goo's crew lose their shadows?
Captain Goo and his entire crew lost their shadows two years before the Summit War of Marineford, while sailing through the Florian Triangle of the Grand Line.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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