Every Major Death In One Piece (In Chronological Order) (2025)

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16 Gol D. Roger's Death Ushered In The Great Age of Pirates Death: Episode 1 "I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!" 15 Kuina Should Have Played a Bigger Role In One Piece Death: Episode 19 "Past of the Three Swords! The Promise Between Zoro and Kuina!" 14 Bell-mère's Death Led Nami Down A Long & Painful Path Death: Episode 36 "Survive! The Mother Bell-mère and Nami's Family!" 13 Dr. Hiriluk Taught Chopper The Importance Of Being A Doctor Death: Episode 86 "Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms and Inherited Will!" 12 Mont Blanc Noland Deserved Better Than Being Labeled A Fraud Death: Episode 189 "Eternal Friendship! The Bell of Oath Echoes Throughout the Giant Ocean!!" 11 Going Merry's Final Moments Are Among The Saddest In The Series Death: Episode 312 "Thank You Merry! The Sea of Separation in the Snow" 10 Portgas D. Rouge Gave Up Her Life To Save Her Child Death: Episode 460 "An Enormous Fleet Appears - Invasion! The Whitebeard Pirates" 9 Portgas D. Ace Protected His Little Brother Until His Final Moments Death: Episode 483 "Looking for the Answer - Fire Fist Ace Dies on the Battlefield" 8 Whitebeard Only Died After Confirming The One Piece's Existence Death: Episode 485 "Settling the Score - Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates" 7 Fisher Tiger Stood Against The Discrimination Facing His People Death: Episode 543 "The Hero's Last Moments - The Shocking Truth of Tiger" 6 Donquixote Rosinante Sacrificed Himself For The Sake Of Trafalgar D. Law Death: Episode 706 "Advance, Law - The Kindhearted Man's Final Fight!" 5 Pedro Sacrificed Himself To Help The Sanji Retrieval Team Escape Death: Episode 849 "Before the Dawn - Pedro, the Captain of the Guardians" 4 Kozuki Oden Passed On His Will To The Samurai Of Wano Death: Episode 974 "Oden Wouldn't Be Oden If It Wasn't Boiled" 3 Shimotsuki Yasuie Allowed The Raid On Onigashima To Happen Death: Episode 940 "Zoro's Fury - The Truth About the SMILE!" Death: Chapter 1108, "Come In, World" 1 Jaygarcia Saturn Was Severely Punished By His Master Imu Death: Chapter 1125, "What Death Means"

This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga.

One Piece is an incredible story that follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy as he sails to become the King of the Pirates. With nearly three decades of published material, there is no shortage of adventures involving the Straw Hat Pirates. As they sail the Grand Line, the group of heroes leaves their mark on virtually every island that they touch, resulting in numerous great story arcs for fans to enjoy. However, for all these great moments, there have been plenty of losses along the way.

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As with any story, One Piece has its fair share of highs and lows. These moments combine to make the iconic journey that fans have fallen in love with, providing scene after scene to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Although some characters may no longer be alive to exert their influence, their impact on the series will always be remembered.

Updated on November 29, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: Like with most Shonen anime, deaths aren't a common occurrence in One Piece. At the same time, many of these deaths are painful to bear, both for the characters and the audience. That said, it's important to note that certain characters like Kaido and Big Mom are currently missing and certainly not officially dead. As such, we've updated this article with some more relevant information.

16 Gol D. Roger's Death Ushered In The Great Age of Pirates

Death: Episode 1 "I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!"

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Out of the many deaths in One Piece, arguably one the most important is that of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger. After conquering the seas and finding the One Piece, Roger turned himself into the Marines. This was the only possible way because the Pirate King was effectively invincible in a fight. As a result of his actions, he was executed in Loguetown 24 years before the events of the story.

Origins

Loguetown (East Blue)

Age

53

Cause of Death

Execution

Roger's death ushered the Great Age of Pirates and inspired millions of people to set out to sea in search of the One Piece. His accomplishments and words of encouragement shaped multiple generations of pirates and, as seen throughout the series, his name still carries as much weight as ever. That said, Roger left behind a highly volatile legacy, one that would put his unborn son in the crosshairs of the World Government.

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15 Kuina Should Have Played a Bigger Role In One Piece

Death: Episode 19 "Past of the Three Swords! The Promise Between Zoro and Kuina!"

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Few One Piece deaths are as surprising as Kuina's, Roronoa Zoro's childhood rival. While the green-haired swordsman doesn't lose many fights during the events of the series, Kuina handed him defeat after defeat during their youth, proving that her goal of becoming the world's greatest swordsman was not impossible. Zoro returned the favor by convincing her to keep fighting, claiming that they would both only get stronger.

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Origins

Shimotsuki Village (East Blue)

Age

11

Cause of Death

Accidental fall

In a devastating turn of events, it is revealed that Kuina passed away after falling down the stairs in the basement of her father's dojo. Her premature death spawns the intense determination that characterizes Roronoa Zoro, forever leaving her mark upon the series. In fact, Zoro has always kept the Wado Ichimonji as a tribute to his dead friend and sparring partner.

14 Bell-mère's Death Led Nami Down A Long & Painful Path

Death: Episode 36 "Survive! The Mother Bell-mère and Nami's Family!"

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During the East Blue Saga, the Straw Hat Pirates chase after a rogue Nami, eventually leading them to her hometown, Cocoyasi Village. Here they learn her tragic backstory and the role that Arlong, the tyrannical Fish-Man, played in the death of Nami's mother, Bell-mère. Bell-mère had willingly retired from the Marines in order to raise Nami and Nojiko, two orphan girls she found on a battlefield.

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Origins

Conomi Islands (East Blue)

Age

30

Cause of Death

Murder

Unfortunately, their time together was cut short when the Arlong Pirates invaded and took over the Conomi Islands. Most of the Cocoyasi villagers managed to pay them tribute, buying them some time, but Bell-mère chose to use her 100,000 Belly savings to protect her beloved foster children. As a result, Arlong gleefully shot her. Bell-mère's death would go on to shape Nami's character arc in a profound way.

13 Dr. Hiriluk Taught Chopper The Importance Of Being A Doctor

Death: Episode 86 "Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms and Inherited Will!"

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After the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at Drum Island, they are eventually introduced to their future crewmate, Tony Tony Chopper. Through their interactions with the talking reindeer, they learn about Dr. Hiriluk — the eccentric doctor who inspired Tony Tony Chopper to pursue studying medicine. In fact, it was Hiriluk who saved the severely injured Chopper, not to mention nurturing the humanoid reindeer back to health.

Origins

Drum Kingdom (Grand Line)

Age

68

Cause of Death

Disease

While on Drum Island, the circumstances of Hiriluk's death are shown. He suffered from a terminal illness, but in a beautiful act of selflessness, he spent his final days affirming Chopper's value as a doctor and standing up to Wapol for the sake of the nation's people. Although there were no more sakura trees on Drum Island, Hiriluk's secret powder created the visual effect of falling cherry blossoms.

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12 Mont Blanc Noland Deserved Better Than Being Labeled A Fraud

Death: Episode 189 "Eternal Friendship! The Bell of Oath Echoes Throughout the Giant Ocean!!"

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Death in One Piece is almost never an uplifting affair, but in the case of Mont Blanc Noland, his death was particularly disheartening. 400 years before the events of the series, Noland sailed across the Grand Line, leaving a positive impact on every island that he was able to reach. While visiting Jaya, Mont Blanc Noland encountered the Shandorians, befriending their populace and returning to his homeland with news of their prosperous nature.

Origins

North Blue

Age

39

Cause of Death

Execution

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However, before he could return, the Shandorians were launched into the sky by the Knock Up Stream, hiding them from the rest of the world. Noland was never able to reunite with his beloved acquaintances. What's worse, his own people thought that he had made up the existence of Shandor. As a result, Noland was executed as a liar while his former companions and acquaintances mocked him.

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11 Going Merry's Final Moments Are Among The Saddest In The Series

Death: Episode 312 "Thank You Merry! The Sea of Separation in the Snow"

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The Going Merry was the first ship that the Straw Hat Pirates sailed on their journey. After receiving it from Kaya in Syrup Village, the ship sailed the tough waters of the Grand Line for quite a long time, even traveling through the Knock Up Stream to reach Sky Island. The Going Merry even developed a Klabautermann, a spirit that represents the life of a well-loved ship, showing how much the Straw Hats cared for it.

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Origins

Syrup Village (East Blue)

Age

Less than 1 year

Cause of Death

Planned explosion

Having been on countless adventures without a shipwright, Merry's strength faded with time. By the time Luffy and his crew reached Water 7, its condition was terrible. The Going Merry did manage to save the Straw Hats in the end, but they ultimately had to let it go. Luffy and the crew gave their friend a proper burial at sea, making for one of the most heartbreaking scenes in One Piece.

10 Portgas D. Rouge Gave Up Her Life To Save Her Child

Death: Episode 460 "An Enormous Fleet Appears - Invasion! The Whitebeard Pirates"

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As the romantic partner of Gol D. Roger, Portgas D. Rouge is one of the most influential characters in all of One Piece. She carried Roger's child, Ace, but due to the pirate's infamy, Rouge could not let anyone know about her baby and his connection to the King of Pirates. Thanks to her willpower, she managed to keep Ace in her womb for 20 months.

Origins

Unknown

Age

Unknown

Cause of Death

Childbirth

However, this was too much for her body to handle, and she passed away shortly after giving birth and naming her son Ace. Monkey D. Garp took the child under his wing as a final gift to his archrival, Gol D. Roger, and raised him alongside Monkey D. Luffy as one of his own. For his part, Ace rejected the Gol name due to having no personal connection with his father, explaining why he decided to take the Portgas name instead.

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9 Portgas D. Ace Protected His Little Brother Until His Final Moments

Death: Episode 483 "Looking for the Answer - Fire Fist Ace Dies on the Battlefield"

The son of Gol D. Roger, Portgas D. Ace joined the Whitebeard Pirates and made a great name for himself as the Second Division Commander of the crew. After Marshall D. Teach's murder of Thatch, Ace looked for him to dish out punishment. Despite being a highly accomplished pirate and the wielder of the Flame-Flame Fruit, Ace was defeated by the future Emperor of the Sea.

Origins

Baterilla (South Blue)

Age

20

Cause of Death

Killed in battle

Being handed over to the Navy, Ace faced execution and the Whitebeard Pirates waged war to rescue him, producing one of the best storylines in One Piece. Ace was rescued after enormous difficulty and multiple attempts. However, he ended up giving his life to protect Luffy from Akainu. Despite everything, Ace died free of regrets, and the fact that he finally knew that it was good to be born meant that he had lived a fulfilling life.

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8 Whitebeard Only Died After Confirming The One Piece's Existence

Death: Episode 485 "Settling the Score - Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates"

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Whitebeard waged war against the Navy to save one of his many children, Portgas D. Ace, from execution. Despite being sick, old, and injured, Whitebeard fought with all his might, nearly destroying Marineford with his Tremor-Tremor Fruit. In fact, the old man continued getting up after experiencing hundreds of attacks — Whitebeard was stabbed 267 times, shot 152 times, and struck by cannons 46 times over the course of the battle.

Origins

Grand Line

Age

72

Causes of Death

Multiple

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However, despite this unbelievable amount of damage, his back remained unblemished, having never received a single scar for running away from a fight. Emperor Whitebeard effortlessly crushed Akainu with his Devil Fruit, defeating the Admiral in a battle of pure strength. Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Blackbeard would end up causing his demise. However, the Emperor of the Sea died a legend's death by declaring the One Piece's existence in his final moments.

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7 Fisher Tiger Stood Against The Discrimination Facing His People

Death: Episode 543 "The Hero's Last Moments - The Shocking Truth of Tiger"

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A legendary figure in the One Piece world, Tiger was one of the very few people who stood up against the discrimination that Fish-Men faced. After one of his many voyages, he freed the slaves from Mariejois and created the Sun Pirates to protect his fellow fish-men slaves. In fact, this act of heroism would indirectly spark the flames of rebellion around the world.

Origins

Fish-Man Island (Grand Line)

Age

48

Cause of Death

Gunshot wound

Tiger rescued people regardless of their race, and 12 years before the current storyline, he even saved Koala — a human slave. After delivering her safely to her home, Tiger's location was given away by humans and the Marines riddled him with countless bullets. Tiger could've survived had he accepted a human blood transfusion, but he couldn't bear to be tainted by the blood of humans who hated his people.

6 Donquixote Rosinante Sacrificed Himself For The Sake Of Trafalgar D. Law

Death: Episode 706 "Advance, Law - The Kindhearted Man's Final Fight!"

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Trafalgar D. Water Law has been at the center of multiple key events in One Piece post-timeskip. However, none of his actions would have been possible were it not for the sacrifices made by his mentor and benefactor, Donquixote Rosinante. Although this character had initially seemed to be a villain, Rosinante turned out to be extremely honorable and trustworthy.

Origins

Mary Geoise (Red Line)

Age

26

Cause of Death

Gunshot wound

In an attempt to prevent Donquixote Doflamingo from acquiring the Ope Ope no Mi Devil Fruit, Rosinante infiltrated his brother's crew. While doing so, he was able to secure the Devil Fruit and feed it to Trafalgar D. Law. As a consequence, however, he compromised his position as a double agent for the World Government. Doflamingo punished him accordingly, marking the most notable case of fratricide in One Piece history.

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5 Pedro Sacrificed Himself To Help The Sanji Retrieval Team Escape

Death: Episode 849 "Before the Dawn - Pedro, the Captain of the Guardians"

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As one of the Minks, Pedro was first introduced to One Piece during the events of the Zou arc. At this point, he had already made a name for himself with a whopping 382 million Belly bounty. Pedro would later sail with the Straw Hat Pirates to save Sanji and steal Big Mom's Poneglyphs. After succeeding in doing both, he and the Sanji Retrieval Team found themselves in a life-or-death struggle to escape from the grasp of Big Mom.

Origins

Momoko Dukedom (Grand Line)

Age

32

Cause of Death

Suicide bombing

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Due to Perospero's abilities, the retrieval team was unable to escape from Whole Cake Island. In an effort to disrupt the Minister of Candy's abilities, Pedro blew himself up with a large amount of dynamite. Although he didn't succeed in killing Perospero, he did buy his allies enough time to escape the island. Pedro's sacrifice was probably one of the most intense death scenes in One Piece.

4 Kozuki Oden Passed On His Will To The Samurai Of Wano

Death: Episode 974 "Oden Wouldn't Be Oden If It Wasn't Boiled"

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Kozuki Oden was one of the greatest fighters in the history of One Piece. He was a samurai who managed to charm the likes of Gol D. Roger and Edward Newgate, earning a place on both their ships. In fact, he was with Roger when the latter discovered the Island of Laugh Tale and the One Piece. About 20 years before the story, Oden ended up fighting against Kaido, one of the Four Emperors of the Sea.

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Origins

Wano Country (Grand Line)

Age

39

Cause of Death

Gunshot wound

In a sad turn of events, Oden and his men lost to Kaido. As a result, Oden ended up being executed by Kurozumi Orochi. Although he was sentenced to be boiled to death in a huge cauldron of oil, Oden heroically tolerated the increasing temperature until his samurai could escape. As such, Oden passed on his will to his Nine Red Scabbards, sowing the seeds of revolution that would sprout up in Wano many years later.

3 Shimotsuki Yasuie Allowed The Raid On Onigashima To Happen

Death: Episode 940 "Zoro's Fury - The Truth About the SMILE!"

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The Wano Country arc is the most significant event to occur since the start of One Piece, and it has already resulted in consequences that split the seas apart. The arc follows many of Kozuki Oden's attempts to free Wano Country, but it also focuses on quality side characters like Shimotsuki Yasuie. Yasuie was one of the Daimyo of Wano Country before Orochi took over, later becoming a member of Oden's retinue.

Origins

Wano Country (Grand Line)

Age

71

Cause of Death

Execution

Yasuie gave up his life to save the rebellion by covering up for his allies in the Kozuki Family. For doing so, Yasuie was executed by Kurozumi Orochi in the Flower Capital, further establishing the heinous nature of Wano's current shogun. His death was not in vain, however, as Yasuie's quick thinking allowed the heroes to actually reach Onigashima.

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Death: Chapter 1108, "Come In, World"

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Dr. Vegapunk, clearly based on Albert Einstein, is the most intelligent sentient being in the world of One Piece. Born with prodigious intellect, he became infinitely smarter after consuming the Brain-Brain Fruit, which allowed him to safeguard a limitless amount of information. Vegapunk is one of the few people who understands the importance of Nika and Joy Boy, explaining why he helps the Straw Hat pirates escape at the cost of his own life.

Origins

Karakuri Island (Grand Line)

Age

65

Cause of Death

Assassinated

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One of the Five Elders, Jaygarcia Saturn, declares a hit on Vegapunk, ordering Admiral Kizaru to carry out the deed. Kizaru holds back for a while, in honor of his deep friendship with the scientist, but is ultimately forced to fulfill his task. Sanji tried to save Vegapunk, but Kizaru managed to land a fatal attack on the old man. Unfortunately for the World Government, Vegapunk's death was also a part of his stratagem — the flatlining of his heartbeat was the signal to commence an international broadcast revealing the truth of the world.

1 Jaygarcia Saturn Was Severely Punished By His Master Imu

Death: Chapter 1125, "What Death Means"

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The Five Elders and their leader Imu have only recently revealed their powers in the manga, and all of them are overwhelmingly strong. Each of the Elders has a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit with unique propensities, not to mention an array of exotic abilities including effective immortality. A flashback scene from two centuries ago reveals Jaygarcia Saturn at the same age he is in the current timeline.

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Origins

Mary Geoise (presumably)

Age

200+

Cause of Death

Immortality removal

During the Egghead Incident, Saturn fought on the frontlines to prevent the Straw Hats and Vegapunk from leaving the titular island, highlighting his invincibility. He regenerated from countless fatal injuries over and over again, suggesting that he couldn't be killed by ordinary attacks. As such, it was the mysterious Imu who killed Saturn as punishment for Joy Boy's escape. Imu used an unknown method to remove Saturn's immortality, turning the Elder into a blackened skeleton.

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One Piece

TV-14

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Super Power

Follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew in order to find the greatest treasure ever left by the legendary Pirate, Gold Roger. The famous mystery treasure named "One Piece".

Release Date
October 20, 1999

Creator(s)
Eiichiro Oda

Cast
Mayumi Tanaka , Kazuya Nakai , Akemi Okamura , Kappei Yamaguchi , Hiroaki Hirata , Ikue Ôtani , Yuriko Yamaguchi , Kazuki Yao , Chō

Main Genre
Action

Number of Episodes
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

Seasons
20
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