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Kumae is a small bear introduced in SBS Volume 66 as the childhood pet of Perona. Its name puns on Kumashi's, reading as 'Kuma A' against the later 'Kuma C.'

Status: Deceased
First Appearance (Manga): SBS Volume 66
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Appearance

Roughly the size of a young child, Kumae is a bear fitted with a spiked collar that dangles a name tag, along with a striped hat perched on its head.

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Personality

The bear came across as well-behaved with Perona, trailing after her at the end of its leash.

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History

Kumae belonged to Perona during her early years, though nothing is recorded about its eventual fate. Its name plays on the bear theme around its owner: written as 'Kuma A,' it pairs with Kumashi's 'Kuma C,' and a bear doll Perona once held may have stood in as an unnamed 'Kuma B.'

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Who is Kumae in One Piece?

Kumae is a small bear who served as Perona's childhood pet, introduced in SBS Volume 66. Roughly the size of a young child, it wore a spiked collar with a dangling name tag and a striped hat.

What does Kumae look like?

Kumae is about the size of a young child and wears a spiked collar with a dangling name tag, along with a striped hat perched on its head.

Why is Kumae's name written as Kuma A?

Kumae's name plays on the bear theme surrounding Perona. Written as 'Kuma A,' it pairs with Kumashi's name, styled as 'Kuma C,' and a bear doll Perona once held may have stood in as an unnamed 'Kuma B.'

What happened to Kumae?

Kumae belonged to Perona during her early years, but nothing is recorded about its eventual fate.

How did Kumae behave around Perona?

Kumae came across as well behaved with Perona, trailing after her at the end of its leash.

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