Monkey D. Luffy Character Guide
Who Is Monkey D. Luffy?
Luffy, commonly known as "Straw Hat Luffy" or simply "Straw Hat", is the founder and captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. He pursues the legendary treasure of the late Gol D. Roger in order to become the new Pirate King and reach a further, untold dream (currently known to only his crew, family and closest friends). He believes that being the Pirate King means having the most freedom in the world.
Monkey D. Luffy’s Role in One Piece
Born on Dawn Island, Luffy is the son of Revolutionary leader Monkey D. Dragon and grandson of the Marine hero Monkey D. Garp and as such is a member of the Clan of D.
Personality, Abilities, and Story Impact
Most of his childhood was shaped by Garp and Curly Dadan, under whose care he befriended and swore brotherhood to the late Portgas D. However, he draws his greatest inspiration from the pirate Shanks, who (unwittingly) enabled him to eat the Devil Fruit that turned his body into rubber, sacrificed an arm to save his life, and gifted his signature straw hat as a symbol of their vow to reunite someday, after Luffy became a great pirate. As a pirate, Luffy has actively opposed countless regional, national, and global powers, beginning with several established East Blue pirates and extending to the Marines, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Cipher Pol, the World Nobles and Five Elders, and even the Four Emperors of the New World.
For PopRot readers, the useful way to look at Monkey D. Luffy is through three angles: what they want, who they are connected to, and how their choices affect the larger One Piece story. This page is built as a character profile first, with related links added so visitors can keep moving through the One Piece section instead of landing on an isolated article.
Key Things to Know
- _Aged_10–19
- Male_
- Beasts_Pirates_Slaves
- Clan_of_D.
- Straw_Hat_Pirates_Members
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