Purin
CharacterPurin is a nine-year-old shoeshine boy from Secon Island who appears in One Piece Film: Z. Courteous and dedicated to his trade, he briefly works beside a disguised Chopper before fleeing the island ahead of its destruction.
Appearance
A boy of small stature, Purin keeps his hair at a moderate length and tops it with an oversized sombrero. Over a long-sleeved shirt he ties an apron stamped with the image of a shoe, and he totes a suitcase for his work.
Personality
Politeness comes naturally to him. While buffing one customer's footwear he cheerfully inquired whether the man was headed out on a date, pledging to leave the shoes gleaming.
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History
It is safe to assume he is practiced and knowledgeable when it comes to shining shoes. While hunting for details on Z, Chopper disguised himself as a bootblack and teamed up with Purin. As the two cleaned shoes side by side and Purin chatted with a customer, the reindeer picked up Marine gossip about Z. When Secon Island was about to be destroyed, Purin evacuated safely along with the rest of its residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Purin in One Piece?
Purin is a nine-year-old shoeshine boy from Secon Island who appears in One Piece Film: Z. He works diligently at his trade and briefly teams up with a disguised Tony Tony Chopper.
How did Purin help Chopper gather information?
While Chopper disguised himself as a bootblack to investigate Z, he teamed up with Purin. As Purin chatted with a customer while shining shoes, Chopper overheard Marine gossip about Z.
What does Purin look like?
Purin is small in stature with hair of moderate length, topped by an oversized sombrero. He wears an apron stamped with a shoe over a long-sleeved shirt and carries a suitcase for his work.
What happened to Purin when Secon Island was destroyed?
Purin evacuated safely along with the rest of Secon Island's residents when the island was about to be destroyed.
What is Purin's personality like?
Purin is naturally polite, cheerfully asking a customer about his plans while shining his shoes and pledging to leave them gleaming.
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Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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