One Piece has many great characters, but the anime has its unpleasant characters. Here are some of the most controversial.
14. Foxy the Silver Fox: Annoying Antagonist
Monkey D. Luffy, iconic protagonist of the Shonen series “One Piece”, has been accompanied by fans since childhood on their journeys to find the One Piece. In this universe, we find Foxy, the Silver Fox, a minor character who appears in the Long Ring Long Land arc. He stood out negatively for his irritating and hypocritical nature, as well as stealing Tony Tony Chopper from the Straw Hat crew. His fight against Luffy, although fun, was marked by frustration, especially due to his traps and the use of the Slow-Slow Fruit.
13. Captain Kuro: The Butler’s Betrayal
Captain Kuro, initially introduced as the butler Klahadore, is revealed to be the leader of the Black Cat Pirates in the Syrup Village arc. His plan to steal Lady Kaya’s inheritance and deceive her family generated disdain among viewers, especially after his confrontation with Kaya’s friend Usopp. Kuro, despite being a minor villain, made an impact through his treacherous actions.
12. Trebol: Violence and Sadism
Trebol, a villain from the Dressrosa arc, is known for his violent, sadistic, and reckless nature. He is one of Donquixote Doflamingo’s senior officers, famous for inhumane acts, including abandoning dwarves to die. His repulsive behavior and lack of regard for his team’s safety made him one of the most hated characters in the series.
11. Admiral Akainu: Ace’s Executioner
Admiral Akainu, a character governed by the ideology of Absolute Justice, is infamous for his extreme actions and negatively influencing his subordinates. He became universally hated after killing Portgas D. Ace at the Battle of Marineford. Although his battle with Whitebeard was a high point, Ace’s death was a blow to fans, solidifying Akainu as one of the most despised characters in “One Piece.”
10. Big Mom: The Despotic Empress
Charlotte Linlin, known as Big Mom, has emerged as a central figure in the Whole Cake saga of “One Piece”. Despite attempts to humanize her through flashbacks, Big Mom reveals herself as a tyrannical and arrogant figure, incapable of arousing sympathy. His exploitative and abusive manner, especially towards his own children, and his obsession with sweets, exacerbate his negative image among fans. Big Mom rules more by fear than by any sense of true motherhood.
9. Caesar Clown: The Absence of Redemption
Caesar Clown, introduced as a cruel scientist in the New World, quickly became detestable for his inhumane experiments on children. His lack of redeeming qualities and violent, unpleasant personality place him among the most despised villains in “One Piece.” Even after becoming a reluctant ally of the Straw Hats, his past and actions continue to tarnish his image.
8. Squard: Unexpected Betrayal
Squard, despite having personal reasons for hating Gol D. Roger, made a huge mistake by attacking Ace. His manipulation at the hands of Admiral Akainu, leading him to betray Whitebeard, his own leader, was a shocking act of betrayal. Although Whitebeard forgave him, Squard remained a difficult character to sympathize with, marked by his peculiar appearance and lack of charismatic traits.
7. Spandam: Selfishness and Unmeasured Ambition
Spandam, antagonist of the Water 7 saga, quickly became one of the most hated in the series. His total lack of empathy, extreme selfishness, and unbridled ambition made him repulsive. His role in the capture of Nico Robin and the disastrous Buster Call initiative, which nearly destroyed Enies Lobby and his own subordinates, only solidified his negative image.
6. Vinsmoke Judge: The Tyranny of the Germa Kingdom
Vinsmoke Judge, antagonist of the Whole Cake arc, personifies the most negative aspects of the Germa Kingdom and Germa 66. His tyrannical nature, especially towards Sanji, paints him as an abusive and despicable father. Although his decision to help Sanji against the Big Mom Pirates has somewhat mitigated his image, Judge remains one of the most hated characters in “One Piece”, marked by his cruelty and distorted view of fatherhood.
5. Hody Jones: The Lazy Antagonist
Hody Jones, the Fishman pirate captain from the Fishman Island arc, is a classic example of a lazily written antagonist in “One Piece.” Loaded with negative traits like arrogance, hypocrisy, and an intense hatred for humans, Hody became a chore for viewers. He attempts to establish the supremacy of the Fishmen, but his shallow actions and motivations reduce him to a recycled version of Arlong, making him one of the most hated characters in the series.
4. Sterry: The Arrogance of Nobility
Sterry, the king of the Kingdom of Goa, exemplifies the arrogance and selfishness of the nobility in “One Piece”. Since his childhood, Sterry has shown contempt for those below his status, including Ace and Luffy. His rudeness to respected figures like Monkey D. Garp only intensifies fans’ disgust. Sterry represents the moral corruption at the top of the social hierarchy of the “One Piece” world, a decadence that hits ordinary people hard.
3. Wapol: The Cowardly and Selfish King
Wapol, the Evil King of the Drum Kingdom, is a character marked by his corruption, selfishness and cowardice. He abandoned his people during an attack, taking soldiers and doctors with him, leaving the citizens defenseless. His pleasure in hurting the weakest and his inability to face Luffy in battle only reinforce his image as a weak and detestable leader.
2. Arlong: The Resentful Fishman
Saw-tooth Arlong is one of the first major villains in “One Piece”, introduced before Grand Line. His deep resentment against humanity and extreme methods, including enslaving humans and terrorizing Nami’s home village, make him one of the most hated characters in the series. Arlong represents the cycle of hatred between humans and Fishmen, but without any trace of sympathy or redemption.
1. Saint Charlos: The Worst of the Celestial Dragons
Saint Charlos, a Celestial Dragon, is the epitome of what is wrong with world leaders in “One Piece.” Extremely violent, immature and cruel, he treats human beings like pack animals and abuses his slaves. His need for validation and inferiority complex make him not only detestable but also pathetic. Charlos is the most hated character in the series, a symbol of the Celestial Dragons’ corruption and cruelty.
