Nora Gitsune
CharacterNora Gitsune is a fox kept as the mascot animal of the Fake Straw Hat Crew, a band of impostors who tried to pass themselves off as Luffy's pirates. The animal stood in for the genuine doctor of the crew, Tony Tony Chopper, whom the fakes never realized was the real article.
Appearance
This animal is a fox tinted a pale brown, its lower legs darkening to black. A curled mustache and a chain leash fixed around its throat distinguish it. To complete the imitation, it sports a cap modeled on Chopper's headwear, though the telltale 'X' across the front is absent.
Personality
Where the actual Chopper comes across as gentle and forgiving, this fox shows a sharper edge once riled. The clearest example came when it sank its teeth into Cocoa after she struck it with her foot. Left undisturbed, however, the creature stays mostly docile and unbothered.
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History
The fox was kept on a leash and walked about by the woman impersonating Nico Robin. Once the genuine Chopper surfaced, the fakes posing as Sanji and Zoro schemed to seize him and dump the animal, hoping the swap would make their charade more convincing. After Fake Robin booted the fox aside, it lunged and clamped onto her head in revenge, stubbornly holding its grip even as she was hauled off and seized by a group of unidentified men.
In the non-canon film One Piece: Stampede, the fox turns up on Delta Island during the Pirates Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nora Gitsune in One Piece?
Nora Gitsune is a fox that serves as the mascot animal of the Fake Straw Hat Crew, a group of impostors who tried to pass themselves off as Luffy's pirates.
Why does Nora Gitsune resemble Tony Tony Chopper?
Nora Gitsune wears a cap modeled on Chopper's headwear because the Fake Straw Hat Crew used the fox as a stand-in for the genuine doctor of Luffy's crew, never realizing the real Chopper was traveling with them.
What does Nora Gitsune look like?
Nora Gitsune is a pale brown fox with legs that darken to black, a curled mustache, and a chain leash fixed around its throat, along with a Chopper-style cap that is missing the telltale X.
What happens to Nora Gitsune when the real Chopper is discovered?
Once the genuine Chopper surfaced, the impostors posing as Sanji and Zoro planned to capture him and abandon Nora Gitsune, but after Fake Robin kicked the fox aside it bit down on her head and refused to let go even as she was seized by unknown men.
Does Nora Gitsune appear outside the manga and anime?
Yes, in the non-canon film One Piece: Stampede, Nora Gitsune appears on Delta Island during the Pirates Festival.
Sources & Information
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- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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