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Kimmel

Character

Kimmel is a non-canon captain who commands the Kimmel Pirates, appearing only in a One Piece video game built around the hidden riches of the Nanatsu Islands. Greedy and quick to bolt, he tangles with Zoro and Nami while chasing that fabled hoard.

Status: Alive
First Appearance: One Piece: Great Hidden Treasure of the Nanatsu Islands
Crew & Affiliations: Kimmel Pirates
Occupations: Pirate, Captain
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Appearance

A yellow bandana sits atop Kimmel's head, framing hair that is black and somewhat long. His build runs lean and his skin dark, and his face is marked by an outsized nose drooping downward, broad lips, a squared jaw, and a forehead that pushes forward slightly. He goes about in a short-sleeved top of blue, paired with black trousers and matching blue footwear.

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Personality

In Kimmel's eyes the Nanatsu hoard is his alone, which leads him to write off Halsey and rival crews as scavenging hyenas. Even so, he agreed to a short-lived partnership with Halsey aimed at wiping out Zoro and Nami, with the understanding that the two captains could settle their own score afterward. His grasp of the wider pirate world runs thin, since after being beaten by the pair he guessed they had to be Simon Pirates.

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History

Far from a powerhouse, Kimmel folds quickly once Zoro and Nami turn on him. He carries a katana-style blade and shows a moderate degree of competence with it. The trouble begins as he bickers with his rival captain Halsey over the islands' buried prize, only for Zoro and Nami to break in on the argument. The two captains shelve their feud long enough to fight the intruders side by side, yet both go down.

Kimmel then jumps to the wrong conclusion that his attackers belong to the Simon Pirates, a guess that leaves Halsey terrified and apologizing while Kimmel becomes the first to flee. Owing to how small his part is, his portraits and sprites are lifted from generic enemy designs, a fate he shares with the game's other bit-part captains.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kimmel in One Piece?

Kimmel is a non-canon captain who commands the Kimmel Pirates in a One Piece video game built around the hidden riches of the Nanatsu Islands. He is greedy and quick to flee once a fight turns against him.

Why does Kimmel fight Zoro and Nami?

Kimmel believes the Nanatsu Islands' hidden treasure is his alone and bickers with rival captain Halsey over it. When Zoro and Nami interrupt their argument, the two captains team up to fight the intruders instead.

Does Kimmel defeat Zoro and Nami?

No, despite carrying a katana-style blade with moderate skill, Kimmel is quickly beaten alongside Halsey once Zoro and Nami turn on them.

What does Kimmel wrongly believe about the pirates who beat him?

After losing to Zoro and Nami, Kimmel jumps to the wrong conclusion that his attackers must belong to the Simon Pirates.

What weapon does Kimmel use?

Kimmel carries a katana-style blade and shows a moderate degree of competence with it.

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Looking for more on Kimmel? The One Piece Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.

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