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Ramba is a notorious New World pirate captain who allied himself with Whitebeard. Calm and unflinching, he fought at Marineford to help rescue Ace and to shield Luffy from the Marines.

English Voice: Phil Parsons
Japanese Voice: Kōhei Fukuhara
Birthday: July 10th
Status: Alive
Crew & Affiliations: Subordinate of the Whitebeard Pirates

Occupations

PirateCaptain
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Appearance

Ramba is exceptionally tall and slimly built, looming over most of his allies. He wears a floor-length white robe with loose ruffled sleeves beneath a dark blue vest and a high-collared blue cape, accented with golden shoulder pads. His most distinctive piece is a crested helm in gold, black, and white, bearing a Jolly Roger on the red panel at its front and covering the top of his head. A long sword suited to his height hangs at his side.

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Personality

Little is documented about Ramba beyond his deep respect and loyalty toward Whitebeard, for whom he was ready to lay down his life to save Ace. He comes across as calm and composed, keeping his head even at the worst moments, as when Ace was struck down by Sakazuki, and he wears the same grim expression throughout. It was Ramba who advised Luffy to seize the opening created by the Marines' assault on Whitebeard to reach his brother.

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History

Some time before the main story, Ramba built a fearsome name in the New World and, along with his crew, became a subordinate of Whitebeard. When Ace was scheduled for execution at Marineford, Ramba and his men joined the Whitebeard Pirates to rescue him, following orders to strike the headquarters from the side rather than head-on. After the Pacifista army attacked them and Akainu melted the ice wall with his magma, Ramba reached the plaza with help from Little Oars Jr. and urged Luffy onward toward Ace. Once Ace was freed, the celebration collapsed as Akainu dealt the fatal blow, and Ramba stood guard over the dying Ace and then over Luffy until Shanks arrived to halt the fighting.

Non-canon material adds more. The anime shows Ramba attending Whitebeard and Ace's funeral, a scene absent from the manga, and later, during the Zou Arc, he is said to have argued with Edward Weevil and been defeated, his report appearing on Kizaru's desk among other beaten captains.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ramba in One Piece?

Ramba is a notorious New World pirate captain who allied himself with Whitebeard and fought at Marineford to help rescue Ace and shield Luffy from the Marines.

What did Ramba do at the Battle of Marineford?

At Marineford, Ramba reached the plaza with help from Little Oars Jr. and urged Luffy onward toward Ace, then stood guard over the dying Ace and later over Luffy until Shanks arrived to halt the fighting.

What weapon does Ramba carry?

Ramba carries a long sword suited to his tall stature, worn at his side beneath his flowing white robe and crested helm.

What happened to Ramba after the war at Marineford?

According to non-canon material, Ramba later clashed with Edward Weevil during the Zou Arc and was defeated, his report appearing among the reports on Admiral Kizaru's desk.

What is Ramba's personality like?

Ramba is calm and composed even in the worst moments, showing deep respect and loyalty toward Whitebeard, for whom he was ready to lay down his life to save Ace.

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