Pontanitaire
CharacterPontanitaire heads the Marine outpost stationed on Tongari Island, holding the rank of Captain. He belongs to the live-event branch of One Piece, appearing in the Marines Patrol segment of the TOKYO PIRATES FESTIVAL 2018 stage show.
Appearance
Short of stature with tanned skin and brown hair of middling length, Pontanitaire turns out in the regular Marine kit: a sleeveless white shirt, a blue neckerchief, and blue trousers tucked into dark boots, topped by a white cap reading MARINE. His officer status earns him a Marine coat over the rest.
Personality
He comes across as upbeat and fond of theatrics. On being presented to the island's visitors by one of his men, he spun around to greet them with a finger gun.
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History
Holding a Captain's rank, Pontanitaire commands the Marines below him and handles a rifle, though his actual marksmanship is never established. At the festival, he and his unit worked to draw Tongari Island's guests into the Marines while the rival Tongari Pirates ran their own recruitment drive nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pontanitaire in One Piece?
Pontanitaire is a Marine Captain who heads the Marine outpost stationed on Tongari Island.
Where does Pontanitaire appear in One Piece?
Pontanitaire appears in the Marines Patrol segment of the TOKYO PIRATES FESTIVAL 2018 stage show.
What rank does Pontanitaire hold?
Pontanitaire holds the rank of Captain.
What is Pontanitaire's personality like?
Pontanitaire comes across as upbeat and fond of theatrics, once spinning around to greet visitors with a finger gun.
Who competes with Pontanitaire's Marines for recruits on Tongari Island?
The rival Tongari Pirates run their own recruitment drive nearby while Pontanitaire's unit works to draw visitors into the Marines.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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