Monkey D. Luffy
モンキー・D・ルフィ
Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and the protagonist of One Piece. After eating the Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi), he gained rubber powers at the cost of being unable to swim. His dream is to become the Pirate King by finding the legendary treasure One Piece.
Overview
Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, the best-selling manga series in history, serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1997 and animated by Toei Animation since 1999. As a child he eats the Gum-Gum Fruit, giving his body the properties of rubber, and vows to the pirate Shanks that he will become King of the Pirates.
Luffy founds the Straw Hat Pirates and recruits a crew including Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook and Jinbe. His fighting style evolves through the Gear techniques, and in the Wano arc his Devil Fruit is revealed to be the mythical Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, awakening as Gear 5.
He is the son of revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon and grandson of Marine hero Garp. Following the Wano Country arc, Luffy is recognised as one of the Four Emperors of the sea.
Personality & Traits
Monkey D. Luffy is a protagonist character in One Piece, also known as Straw Hat Luffy, Mugiwara, Fifth Emperor, Joy Boy. Fans most often describe Monkey as carefree, determined, gluttonous.
Also Known As
Voice Actors
| Voice actor | Language |
|---|---|
| Mayumi Tanaka | Japanese |
| Colleen Clinkenbeard | English |
Appearances
- One Piece
- One Piece Film: Red
- One Piece Film: Gold
- One Piece Film: Stampede
- One Piece Film Z
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Quotes
Read the most memorable lines from One Piece on our One Piece quotes page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Monkey D. Luffy?
Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and the protagonist of One Piece. After eating the Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi), he gained rubber powers at the cost of being unable to swim. His dream is to become the Pirate King by finding the legendary treasure One Piece.
What anime is Monkey D. Luffy from?
Monkey D. Luffy appears in One Piece, One Piece Film: Red, One Piece Film: Gold, One Piece Film: Stampede, One Piece Film Z. You can watch these anime on OZZO.TV.
Who voices Monkey D. Luffy?
Monkey D. Luffy is voiced by Mayumi Tanaka (Japanese) and Colleen Clinkenbeard (English).