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Kaginote

Character

Kaginote is a cutlass-wielding member of the Jellyfish Pirates who first plots to abduct Uta and then, alongside the Straw Hats and several other crews, fights to free her victims in One Piece Film: Red.

English Va: Josh Martin
Japanese Va: Seiya
Status: non-canon
First Appearance (Movie): One Piece Film: Red
Crew & Affiliations: Jellyfish Pirates, Straw Hat Pirates
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Appearance

Tall and lean, Kaginote stands out for his pink skin, drawn-out neck, and a sharply pointed nose set above thin, slitted eyes. Jellyfish-tendril markings trail from his neck down his right arm, and a separate tattoo marks his left hand. His outfit pairs a black v-neck top with frilled-cuff purple trousers, a brown belt and matching metal-tipped shoes, hoop earrings, gold bracelets, and a magenta cap reading UTA. A black mask covers his face, and a pale blue swath of cloth shaped like a jellyfish dangles at his hip. For the showdown with Uta he is outfitted in a dark combat costume.

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Personality

Loyalty to his captain Eboshi defines him. Indifferent to Uta's singing, he readily backed the scheme cooked up with Eboshi and Hanagasa to seize the performer, and he showed no nerves squaring off against the Straw Hats. Once the true stakes became clear, however, Kaginote set his crew's ambitions aside and pitched in to keep Uta from sealing herself and her listeners inside Uta World.

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History

During Uta's concert, Kaginote and his crewmates moved to grab the singer after her opening number, only to find Charlotte Oven and Charlotte Brulee chasing the same goal. The Straw Hats intervened to shield Uta, and Brook knocked Kaginote and several Jellyfish Pirates aside. Uta then turned the meddlers into part of a song, pinning Kaginote, his crew, and the two Charlottes to a musical staff. After Koby and Nico Robin realized the trapped fighters could be released by singing the notes beneath their heads, Brook freed himself and his allies, and the Jellyfish Pirates struck a truce with the Straw Hats, SWORD, CP0, and the Big Mom Pirates. Kaginote took part in the climactic battle against Uta and the summoned Tot Musica, gaining his combat outfit in the process. Once everyone escaped Uta World, he and his crew became Uta fans, dancing to her broadcast over a Den Den Mushi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kaginote in One Piece?

Kaginote is a cutlass-wielding member of the Jellyfish Pirates who appears in One Piece Film: Red. He first plots to abduct the singer Uta before later joining the fight to free her captured victims.

What does Kaginote look like?

Kaginote is tall and lean with pink skin, a drawn-out neck, and a sharply pointed nose, with jellyfish-tendril markings trailing from his neck down his right arm. He wears a black v-neck top, purple trousers, a magenta cap reading UTA, and a black mask over his face.

Why does Kaginote try to kidnap Uta?

Kaginote backs a scheme cooked up by his captain Eboshi and Hanagasa to seize Uta during her concert, showing loyalty to his crew despite being indifferent to her singing. He shows no nerves squaring off against the Straw Hat Pirates who intervene to protect her.

How does Kaginote get trapped during the battle?

After Brook knocks Kaginote and the other Jellyfish Pirates aside, Uta turns the meddling fighters into part of a song, pinning Kaginote, his crew, and the Charlotte siblings to a musical staff. Brook is later able to free himself and his allies after Koby and Nico Robin realize the trapped fighters can be released by singing the notes beneath their heads.

What happens to Kaginote at the end of One Piece Film: Red?

Kaginote takes part in the climactic battle against Uta and the summoned Tot Musica, gaining a dark combat outfit in the process. After escaping Uta World, he and the rest of the Jellyfish Pirates become fans of Uta, dancing to her broadcast over a Den Den Mushi.

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