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Kinbo is a young boy from Okobore Town in the Kuri region of Wano Country, where he lives with his mother Yame and his baby brother. He appears during the Wano Country Arc as one of the starving townsfolk who benefit from the Straw Hats' relief efforts.

Japanese Va: Arisa Sekine
Status: Alive
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Appearance

Kinbo is a little boy whose eyes and nose are both round. His dark brown hair stays cropped close to the scalp except for a single tuft sticking out at the back. The clothing he wears is a worn green kimono dotted with yellow patches, a sign of how little his family has.

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Personality

Though his mother reminds him that boys of Wano are supposed to endure without complaint, Kinbo simply cannot keep from crying when hunger grows severe enough.

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History

During Okobore Town's food shortage, Kinbo and his younger brother wept from hunger while Yame did her best to soothe them. Their suffering eased when Zoro, Kiku, and Law turned up with the Treasure Ship of Provisions, finally letting the boy and his family eat their fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kinbo in One Piece?

Kinbo is a young boy from Okobore Town in the Kuri region of Wano Country, where he lives with his mother Yame and his baby brother. He appears during the Wano Country Arc as one of the starving townsfolk helped by the Straw Hats.

Why does Kinbo cry in One Piece?

Though his mother reminds him that boys of Wano are supposed to endure without complaint, Kinbo cannot keep from crying when hunger grows severe enough during Okobore Town's food shortage.

Who helps Kinbo and his family during the famine?

Zoro, Kiku, and Law bring the Treasure Ship of Provisions to Okobore Town, finally letting Kinbo and his family eat their fill.

Where does Kinbo live in One Piece?

Kinbo lives in Okobore Town, in the Kuri region of Wano Country.

What does Kinbo look like?

Kinbo is a little boy with round eyes and nose and cropped dark brown hair with a single tuft sticking out at the back. He wears a worn green kimono dotted with yellow patches, a sign of his family's poverty.

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