Koba K
CharacterKoba K is a non-canon pirate glimpsed only briefly, appearing as a face on a wanted poster during the opening of the ninth One Piece film. Nothing of his story plays out on screen; the bounty is essentially all the audience learns about him.
Appearance
Hairless on top with sun-darkened skin, Koba K sports patchy stubble across his chin that grows fuller as it reaches his neck. Perched on his face is a pair of spectacles whose left lens carries a red tint and a visible crack down it. Fans have noted that both his look and his name seem to nod toward the Japanese comedian and actor Kendo Kobayashi, who also goes by Ken Koba.
Abilities
Because he never does anything on screen, his combat skill or lack of it remains a blank. The one clue available is the modest figure on his poster, a sum suggesting the World Government rates him as far less dangerous than the bulk of wanted pirates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Koba K in One Piece?
Koba K is a non-canon pirate glimpsed only briefly, appearing as a face on a wanted poster during the opening of the ninth One Piece film. Nothing of his story plays out on screen.
What does Koba K look like?
Koba K is hairless on top with sun-darkened skin and patchy stubble across his chin. He wears spectacles whose left lens carries a red tint and a visible crack down it.
Who is Koba K believed to be based on?
Fans have noted that Koba K's look and name seem to nod toward the Japanese comedian and actor Kendo Kobayashi, who also goes by Ken Koba.
What is Koba K's bounty in One Piece?
Koba K carries a bounty of 100,000 berries, a modest sum suggesting the World Government rates him as far less dangerous than most wanted pirates.
Does Koba K appear anywhere else in the story?
No, Koba K's single appearance in the ninth movie's intro is the entirety of his role in One Piece.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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