Gotan
CharacterGotan is an anime-only Fish-Man of the Ryugu Kingdom who makes his home in Fish-Man Island's Water Wheel Town. He surfaces during Hody Jones' coup, named among those branded as traitors for having backed Queen Otohime.
Appearance
Gotan is a green Fish-Man whose nose comes to a point above light purple lips, with fins set on either side of his head. Black hair sits toward the rear of his head, and he dresses in a red shirt decorated with a light purple zigzag pattern.
Personality
Gotan was gripped by terror the moment Hody read his name aloud while reciting his list of so-called traitors. His inclusion stemmed from his support for relocating Fish-Man Island, a cause he had endorsed by adding his signature.
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History
Once Hody Jones launched his coup and stormed the Ryugu Palace, Gotan was among those watching the takeover declaration over the video broadcast. To his dismay, his own name appeared on Hody's roster of supposed traitors, listed for having sided with Otohime. As a Fish-Man, Gotan possesses roughly ten times the strength of an average human on land and twenty times that strength while in the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gotan in One Piece?
Gotan is an anime-only Fish-Man of the Ryugu Kingdom who lives in Water Wheel Town on Fish-Man Island. He appears during Hody Jones' coup, named among those branded as traitors for having supported Queen Otohime.
What does Gotan look like?
Gotan is a green Fish-Man with a pointed nose, light purple lips, and fins on either side of his head. He has black hair toward the back of his head and wears a red shirt decorated with a light purple zigzag pattern.
Why is Gotan branded a traitor?
Gotan is branded a traitor by Hody Jones because he had signed his support for relocating Fish-Man Island, a cause endorsed by Queen Otohime. He is gripped by terror when Hody reads his name aloud during the coup's takeover declaration.
How strong is Gotan?
As a Fish-Man, Gotan possesses roughly ten times the strength of an average human on land and twenty times that strength while in the water.
When does Gotan first appear in the anime?
Gotan makes his debut in Episode 548 of the One Piece anime, during the storyline covering Hody Jones' coup against the Ryugu Kingdom.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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