Eiichiro Oda's One Piece is one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time. The (mis)adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew are popular worldwide, with millions of fans waiting for new manga chapters and new anime episodes. One Piece is one of the "Big Three" anime series, alongside Bleach and Naruto, and in this article, we decided to talk about the amazing characters in this series.

We're about to list the 15 most important One Piece characters, along with their ages before and after the infamous time skip in One Piece. The data we'll be using is taken from the official manga, where applicable. Before discussing each character individually, here's a quick overview:

Character	Age before timeskip	Age after timeskip
Monkey D. Luffy	17	19
Roronoa Zoro	19	21
We	18	20
Usopp	17	19
Vinsmoke Sanji	19	21
Tony Tony Chopper	15	17
Princess Nefeltari Live	16	18
Nico Robin	28	30
Cutty "Franky" Flam	34	36
Stream	88	90
Jinbei	44	46
Yamato	26	28
Hocks	37	39
Marshall D. Teach / “Blackbeard”	38	40
Trafalgar D. Water law	24	26
Koby	16	18

How old is Luffy before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 17 Age after timeskip: 19

When we first saw Luffy in the current timeline, he was 17 years old. Since time in One Piece passes more slowly than in real life, Luffy was still 17 when the crew disbanded during the two-year time skip. When Luffy returned, he was now 19. We also saw him as a child in several scenes, but these were only flashbacks from when Luffy was a boy. Luffy, also known as "Straw Hat" or "Straw Hat Luffy" after his trademark, is the captain of the Straw Hat Gang. He is the son of the revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon and the grandson of Monkey D. Garp, a vice admiral of the Navy.

His greatest dream is to find One Piece, a legendary treasure, and thus become the Pirate King. As a child, he ate the Hito-Hito no Mi fruit (Nika model) and thus possesses a stretchy rubber body. At first glance, Luffy always appears lively, carefree, aimless, and curious. But if he finds a goal, he never takes his eyes off it and never gives up.

How old is Nami before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 18 Age after timeskip: 20

Nami is a little older than Luffy, but not by much. When we first saw her in the series, she was 18, which means that after the two-year timeskip, she was 20; you can imagine what a gifted navigator she was when her abilities were revered, even though she was still very young at the time. Nami, also known as "Cat Burglar" Nami, is the team's navigator and cartographer.

Nami is very spirited and loves nothing more than oranges and money. Her dream is to draw a perfect map of the world. After first using a simple wooden staff in battle, she later uses the Weather Staff built by Usopp, whose components create special bubbles that release heat, cold, or electricity.

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How old is Roronoa Zoro before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 19 Age after timeskip: 21

Alongside Sanji, Zoro was, at the age of 19, the oldest member of the original Straw Hat Pirates; after the two-year timeskip, he was 21. At such a young age, Zoro is already one of the best swordsmen in the series, which speaks for itself when it comes to his skills. Zoro, also known as "Pirate Hunter," is a former bounty hunter and was the first to join Luffy.

His goal is to become the best swordsman in the world. To achieve this goal, he trains very hard so that he can defeat the current best swordsman, the sea samurai, Dracule "Hawkeye" Mihawk. He is the only known swordsman to fight with three swords simultaneously. Zoro is somewhat like his captain and places great importance on loyalty. His weakness is his poor sense of direction.

How old is Vinsmoke Sanji before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 19 Age after timeskip: 21

Knowing that his birthday is before Zoro's, we can confirm that Vinsmoke Sanji is the oldest member of the original Straw Hat Pirates, being 19 at the time of his arrival; two years later, after the timeskip, he is 21, but he is not the oldest member of the group, as new members have arrived in the meantime.

Sanji's full name is Vinsmoke Sanji, and since we now know how Oda composes his name, we know that his last name is Vinsmoke; this has also been confirmed by the fact that the Vinsmoke family is one of the most famous families in the series. Sanji, also known as "Black Leg," is the chef on Luffy's ship. He has a weakness for beautiful women and will flirt with any pretty girl, often acting very childishly. In order to spare his hands, which are needed for cooking, Sanji only fights with his feet.

His grand goal is to find the legendary All Blue—an ocean said to contain all the world's fish. Sanji also often quarrels with Zoro. Sanji was born into the famous Vinsmoke soldier family of the Germa 66 Kingdom. However, Sanji was cast out because he wasn't strong enough for his father, and Sanji, for his part, wanted nothing to do with these unscrupulous people.

How old is Nico Robin before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 28 Age after timeskip: 30

When she joined the crew at the age of 28, Nico Robin immediately became the oldest member of the Straw Hat Pirates; after a two-year timeskip, Nico Robin is now 30 years old and is no longer the oldest member of the crew, as several new members have arrived in the meantime. Nico Robin is an archaeologist and the fourth oldest member of the crew.

She ate the Flora Flora fruit, which allowed her to grow body parts wherever she could see. Her goal is to reconstruct the Rio Poneglyph, which is said to contain the truth about the true story. Thanks to her archaeological studies and the destruction of Ohara, she is the only person in the world capable of reading and deciphering this poneglyph.

How old is Franky before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 34 Age after timeskip: 36

Franky is also a pre-timeskip character who debuted in the series at the age of 34, surpassing Robin as the oldest crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates; after a two-year timeskip, he is now 36 years old. Franky's full name is Franky Franky, and since we know he belongs to the famous Franky Family from One Piece, we can confirm that his name is Framm and his last name is Franky.

Franky, actually "Cutty" Framm, is a cyborg and the ship's carpenter for the Straw Hat Gang after they rescued him and Robin from Enies Hall. He dreams of building a ship that will take him around the world. This ship is said to be the Straw Hat Gang's new ship, which the gang received as a thank you. However, in order for the dream ship to do this, he accepted Luffy's offer to join him.

How old is Usopp before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 17 Age after timeskip: 19

Usopp is the same age as Luffy in the series, although his birthday confirms that he is a month or so older than Luffy; after the two-year timeskip, Usopp is now 19 years old, like Luffy. Usopp, also known as "Sogeking ,” is the crew's marksman and weapons specialist and was the ship's carpenter before Franky joined the gang. Usopp is the son of Yasopp, a member of Shank's pirate gang, and Banchina. Often a coward, storyteller, and liar, he can sometimes be counted on in sticky situations. His goal is to become a brave warrior of the seas and later also the best marksman in the world.

How old is Jinbei before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 44 Age after timeskip: 46

As for Jinbei's age, aside from the undead Brook, he is the oldest member of the Straw Hat Pirates crew. When he first saw the series, he was 44 years old, meaning he is now 46 after the two-year timeskip. Jinbei is yet another character known only by his first name. Jinbei, also called "Knight of the Sea," is a fishman. He was a member of the Sun Pirates gang and later became captain of the Fishman Pirates gang. He was also one of the Seven Sea Samurai.

He was imprisoned in Impel Down after refusing to fight Whitebeard and his alliance. During his time in Impel Down, he befriended his old enemy Ace, with whom he also shared the same cell. Jinbe and Ace already knew each other. They had dueled in the past. He joined Luffy's alliance and fought alongside Luffy in the Great Battle of Marineford, helping Luffy escape the battle alive and helping him overcome his grief over the loss of Ace.

How old is Brook before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 88 Age after timeskip: 90

When Brook first died, he was 38 years old. He debuted 50 years later as an 88-year-old undead character. This means he is now 90 years old, after the two-year timeskip; this makes Brook the oldest member of the Straw Hat Pirates, but his situation is, as you might assume, somewhat specific. Brook, also often referred to as "Soul King," is a living human skeleton and a member of the Rumba pirate gang. His being a living skeleton is due to the Dead Realm Fruit, which allowed his soul to return to his body after his physical death.

However, his soul has wandered too long and his body has decayed in the meantime. Brooks' trademark Afro is the musician's dream to complete the journey he began with the Rumba Pirates and to see and tell the story of his friend, the giant whale La Boum, after more than 50 years. Brook is an exceptionally talented fencer.

How old is Nefertari Vivi before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 16 Age after timeskip: 18

Nefertari Vivi is a former member of the Straw Hat Pirates and the current princess of Alabasta. Her first name is Vivi and her last name is Nefertari, as confirmed by her father's name, Nefertari Cobta, which is in line with traditional Oda naming practices and fits perfectly with the overall story of One Piece. She was introduced as the 16-year-old princess of Alabasta, meaning she is now 18 after the two-year timeskip in One Piece.

How old is Tony Tony Chopper before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 15 Age after timeskip: 17

Tony Tony Chopper was abandoned by his family and raised by Dr. Bader, which means he unfortunately doesn't have a last name. Tony Tony isn't actually his last name. "Cotton Candy Lover" Chopper is a male reindeer who ate the Human-Human Fruit, becoming a Human-Reindeer. Chopper is the only known person who can fuel his Devil Fruit with something called Rumble Balls. When he first joined the crew, he was only 15 years old and is now 17, making him the youngest member of the crew.

He is the doctor on the Straw Hats' ship. He is very introverted, therefore shy, and does not accept compliments well, but he has the ability to talk to animals. Due to his naiveté and enthusiasm for trifles and mundane events, he often appears as a little boy. Having become a human reindeer thanks to the Devil Fruit, Chopper is able to transform, giving him a unique fighting style.

How old is Yamato before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 26 Age after timeskip: 28

Yamato was introduced as being 28 years old after the timeskip; although we did not see him before the timeskip, we know he was 26 at the time. Yamato is Kaido's biological daughter, despite having severed all ties with him. She adores Kozuki Oden so much that she wants to "become Kozuki Oden" because of her devotion to him. She then claims that she has changed and is now considered a man, a claim that is accepted by both her father and the Beasts Pirates. During the Wano Country Arc, she became an important ally of the Ninja, Pirate, Mink, and Samurai Alliance.

How old is Shanks before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 37 Age after timeskip: 39

Shanks was 37 when he was first introduced in the series, which means he is now 39. Monkey D. Luffy is modeled after Shanks, the leader of his own pirate crew, the Redhead Pirates. He was also given the Straw Hat. Shanks spent his formative years as a pirate in Gol D. Rogers' gang as a shipboy alongside Buggy the Clown. He began creating his own gang after the death of his captain, which includes Usopp's father, Yasopp. Shanks is a warm and reserved individual who enjoys drinking and noisy gatherings.

How old is Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 38 Age after timeskip: 40

Arguably the main villain of the series' final arc, Blackbeard is a despised character. When he was first introduced, he was 38 years old, which means he is now, post-timeskip, 40 years old. Marshall D. Teach, aka Blackbeard, is an admiral of the Blackbeard Gang, a former member of the 2nd Division of the Whitebeard Pirates, and, like Luffy, aims to become the Pirate King. In terms of his actions and especially his values, Blackbeard is often the exact opposite of Luffy.

How old is Trafalgar D. Water Law before and after the timeskip?

Age before timeskip: 24 Age after timeskip: 26

Finally, we close our list with Trafalgar Law, a character introduced as a 24-year-old pirate captain; this means he is now 26 years old. Law is the captain of the Heart Pirate Gang and possesses the Op-Op Devil Fruit power. He is nicknamed "Surgeon of Death." This fruit allows him to create a "room" where he can cut off body parts and move them anywhere without harming or killing them. In a created room, he can also defy gravity, swap people's personalities, or teleport.