Great Michael
CharacterGreat Michael is a notorious captain who built his name in the New World before throwing his crew behind Whitebeard. He stood among the allied pirates who answered the call to rescue Ace from execution at Marineford.
Appearance
Of ordinary build, this captain sports a head of curls paired with a beard. A black captain's coat covers him, and a tricorne hat crowns the look, marked with a skull insignia that may well be his own crew's emblem.
Personality
His handful of appearances leave little room to gauge his character. What does come through is his deep regard for Whitebeard, strong enough that he was ready to put his own life on the line in the bid to free Ace. He carries himself with assurance and a relaxed, easygoing air.
History
Well before the events of the main story, Great Michael earned a dreaded name across the New World and forged an alliance with Whitebeard, a partnership that speaks to his standing among the era's pirates. In supplementary material he is depicted carrying a sword.
When the Marines prepared to put Ace to death at Marineford, he brought his crew into the fight alongside the Whitebeard Pirates. He appears near Rush during the moment Squard accuses Whitebeard of betraying his allies to the Marines. He withdrew from the battlefield once Shanks turned up to bring the war to a close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Great Michael in One Piece?
Great Michael is a notorious pirate captain who built his name in the New World before allying his crew with Whitebeard. He stood among the pirates who answered the call to rescue Ace from execution at Marineford.
What does Great Michael look like?
Great Michael has an ordinary build with a head of curls and a beard. He wears a black captain's coat and a tricorne hat marked with a skull insignia that may be his own crew's emblem.
What is Great Michael's connection to Whitebeard?
Great Michael forged an alliance with Whitebeard long before the main story, a partnership that speaks to his standing among the era's pirates. He held Whitebeard in deep regard, strong enough that he was ready to risk his life to help free Ace.
What did Great Michael do at the Battle of Marineford?
When the Marines prepared to execute Ace at Marineford, Great Michael brought his crew into the fight alongside the Whitebeard Pirates. He appears near Rush during the moment Squard accuses Whitebeard of betraying his allies to the Marines.
What happened to Great Michael after the Battle of Marineford?
Great Michael withdrew from the battlefield once Shanks arrived to bring the war to a close. He carries himself with assurance and a relaxed, easygoing air throughout his few appearances.
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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