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Tsugaru Umi

Character

Tsugaru Umi is an elderly geisha instructor of Wano Country's Flower Capital. She coached Nico Robin in the geisha disciplines, polishing her dancing quickly enough that the Shogun himself called for a performance.

English Va: Linda Leonard
Japanese Va: Noriko Uemura
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 909: Seppuku
Crew & Affiliations: Nico Robin
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Appearance

Umi is a diminutive old woman whose blonde hair is swept into a shimada and pinned in place. Her garment is a red kimono crossed by pink lines in a grid.

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Personality

Firm but nurturing toward those she teaches, Umi guided Robin all the way to dancing at Shogun Kurozumi Orochi's banquet. Sharing the sentiment of most Wano citizens, she revered the oiran Komurasaki for her loveliness and poise.

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History

Her trade was already hers two decades back, when she joined other geisha in performing on the very night Kouzuki Oden fought Kaidou. Well-versed in the geisha arts and an able hand with the shamisen, she relied on the instrument for both shows and tuition. During the Wano arc she accepted Robin as a pupil called "O-Robi" and schooled her in dance over a surprisingly brief stretch, enough to earn a summons from the Shogun. As the oiran's procession moved past, she brought Robin word of Orochi's invitation, then went on to clarify for Usopp, Sanji, and Franky just what an oiran was. She later appeared joining the festivities as the Fire Festival wound down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Umi in One Piece?

Tsugaru Umi is an elderly geisha instructor in Wano Country's Flower Capital who trained Nico Robin in the geisha disciplines, polishing her dancing well enough to earn a summons from Shogun Kurozumi Orochi.

What is Tsugaru Umi's occupation in Wano Country?

Tsugaru Umi works as a geisha master in the Flower Capital, teaching dance and other geisha arts and relying on her skill with the shamisen for both performances and tuition.

Who did Tsugaru Umi train to dance?

Tsugaru Umi trained Nico Robin, whom she called her pupil "O-Robi," teaching her to dance over a surprisingly brief stretch of time.

What does Tsugaru Umi look like?

Tsugaru Umi is a diminutive old woman with blonde hair swept into a shimada hairstyle, wearing a red kimono crossed by pink lines in a grid pattern.

When did Tsugaru Umi first appear in One Piece?

Tsugaru Umi debuted in Chapter 909 and Episode 892 during the Wano Country arc.

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