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Poppoko

Character

Poppoko sails with the Alvida Pirates as one of triplet brothers, alongside Heppoko and Peppoko. He turns up at the very start of the series on Goat Island, where Luffy first emerges from his barrel.

Birthday: September 2nd
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 2: That Guy, "Straw Hat Luffy"
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Appearance

Heavyset with a prominent chin, Poppoko has black hair and a touch of stubble below his mouth. His sideburns curl at the ends. He sports a black-and-white striped bandana paired with a short-sleeved shirt in the same pattern.

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Personality

Matching his rough look, Poppoko enjoys pushing around the meek, low-ranking Koby. Alvida herself terrifies him; caught loafing once, he scrambled to deny it, since she despises slackers. Like the rest of the crew, he flatters her as beautiful purely to keep clear of her iron mace.

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History

Poppoko proved no fighter, getting knocked senseless without meaning to when Luffy burst from the barrel. He and his brothers, along with Koby, had been about to drink from that barrel thinking it held wine. After bullying Koby and failing to attack Luffy, they were cut off by Alvida and later reported the intruder to her. They watched, stunned, as Luffy insulted their captain, shrugged off her blow, and beat her, then handed over a boat at his demand. In an anime-only continuation, he resurfaced among Gally's recruits, raiding Loguetown's harbor until Captain Smoker shut the effort down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Poppoko in One Piece?

Poppoko is one of three triplet brothers, alongside Heppoko and Peppoko, who sail with the Alvida Pirates.

Where does Poppoko first appear?

Poppoko first appears on Goat Island, at the very start of the series when Luffy first emerges from his barrel.

How does Poppoko treat Koby?

Poppoko enjoys pushing around the meek, low-ranking Koby.

What happens to Poppoko when Luffy bursts from the barrel?

Poppoko is knocked senseless without Luffy even meaning to, right after Luffy bursts from the barrel he and his brothers had gathered around.

What happens to Poppoko after the Alvida Pirates disband?

In an anime-only continuation, Poppoko resurfaces among Gally's recruits raiding Loguetown's harbor until Captain Smoker shuts the effort down.

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