One Piece: Characters’ Ages Before and After Timeskip
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is one of the most popular manga and anime series ever. The (mis)adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew are popular around the world, with millions of fans waiting for new chapters of the manga and new episodes of the anime. One Piece is one of the “Big Three” anime series, alongside Bleach and Naruto, and in this article, we have decided to talk about the amazing characters of this series.
We are about to give you a list of the 15 most important One Piece characters and their ages before and after the famous time skip in One Piece. The data we are going to use is taken from the official manga, where applicable. Before we approach each of the characters individually, here is a quick overview:
| Character | Age before timeskip | Age after timeskip |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey D. Luffy | 17 | 19 |
| Roronoa Zoro | 19 | 21 |
| Nami | 18 | 20 |
| Usopp | 17 | 19 |
| Vinsmoke Sanji | 19 | 21 |
| Tony Tony Chopper | 15 | 17 |
| Princess Nefeltari Vivi | 16 | 18 |
| Nico Robin | 28 | 30 |
| Cutty “Franky” Flam | 34 | 36 |
| Brook | 88 | 90 |
| Jinbei | 44 | 46 |
| Yamato | 26 | 28 |
| Shanks | 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 present timeline, he was 17 years old. Since the time in One Piece passes slower than in real life, Luffy remains 17 when the crew disbanded during the two-year timeskip. When Luffy came back, he was now 19 years old. We also saw him as a kid in several scenes, but those were just flashback scenes 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 revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon and the grandson of Monkey D. Garp, a Navy Vice Admiral.
His big 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 (model Nika) and therefore has a stretchy rubber body. At first glance, Luffy always appears lively, carefree, aimless, and inquisitive. But if he finds a goal, he never lets it out of his sight and never gives up.
How old is Nami before and after the timeskip?
Age before timeskip: 18
Age after timeskip: 20
Nami is a tad older than Luffy, but not much. When we first saw her in the series, she was 18 years old, which means that after the two-year timeskip, she was 20; you can imagine how skilled of a navigator she was when her abilities were revered, although 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 stick in battles, she later uses the Usopp-constructed climate baton, the components of which create special bubbles that release either heat, cold, or electricity.
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 years old. At such a young age, Zoro is already one of the best swordsmen in the series, which speaks for itself when his skills are concerned. Zoro also called “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 in order to be able to defeat the current best swordsman, the samurai of the seas, Dracule “Hawkeye” Mihawk. He is the only known swordsman who fights with three swords simultaneously. Zoro is somewhat similar to his captain and values loyalty very highly. 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 years old, 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 was also 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 big goal is to find the legendary All Blue – an ocean in which all the fish in the world are said to be found. Sanji also often argues with Zoro. Sanji was born into the notorious 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, didn’t want anything 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 first came to the crew at 28 years of age, Nico Robin immediately became the oldest member of the Straw Hat Pirates; after the two-year timeskip, Nico Robin is now 30 years old and is not the oldest member of the crew anymore, as several new members have arrived in the meantime. Nico Robin is an archaeologist and the fourth oldest member of the crew.
She ate from the Flora Flora fruit, which allowed her to grow parts of her body in any place she could see. Her goal is to piece together the Rio Poneglyph, which is said to contain the truth about the real story. Because of her archaeological studies and the destruction of Ohara, she is the only person in the world who can read and decipher 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 when he was 34 years of age, surpassing Robin as the oldest crewmember of the Straw Hat Pirates; after the 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 of One Piece, we can confirm that his name is Framm and that 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 the Enies Lobby. 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. In order for the dream ship to be able to do this, however, he accepted Luffy’s offer to join.
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 Straw Hat Pirates crew member. When he was first introduced to the series, he was 44 years old, which means that he is now 46 years old after the two-year timeskip. Jinbei is yet another character who is known only by his first name. Jinbei, also called “Knight of the Sea,” is a Fishman. He was a member of the sun pirate gang and then became captain of the Fishman pirate gang. He was also one of the Seven Samurai of the Seas.
He was imprisoned at Impel Down after refusing to fight Whitebeard and his alliance. During his stay at Impel Down, he befriended his former enemy Ace, with whom he also shared the same cell. Jinbei and Ace have known each other before. They have dueled with each other 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 assisting him through 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 made his debut 50 years later as an undead character who is 88 years old. This means that 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 called “Soul King,” is a living human skeleton and a Rumba pirate gang member. The fact that he is a living skeleton is thanks to the dead realm fruit, which allowed his soul to return to his body after his physical death.
However, his soul wandered around for too long, so his body decomposed 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 Hats Pirates and the current princess of Alabasta. Her first name is Vivi, and her last name is Nefertari, as confirmed by the fact that her father’s name is Nefertari Cobta, which is in line with Oda’s traditional naming practices and completely fits the overall One Piece lore. She was introduced as the 16-year-old princess of Alabasta, which means that she is now 18 years of age 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 doesn’t have a family name, sadly. Tony Tony is actually not 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 power up their Devil Fruit with something called Rumble Balls. When he first joined the crew, he was just 15 years old and is now 17, making him the youngest crewmember.
He’s the ship’s doctor for the Straw Hats. He is very introverted, therefore shy, and has a hard time taking compliments, but he has the ability to talk to animals. Due to his naivety and enthusiasm for banal trifles and events, he often comes across 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 haven’t seen him before the timeskip, we know that he was 26 years of age at the time. Yamato is Kaido’s biological daughter, despite the fact that she has severed all ties to him. She adores Oden Kozuki so much that she wants to “become Kozuki Oden” due to her devotion to him. She then claims that she has changed and is now seen as a man, a claim that is accepted by both her father and the Hundred Beasts crew. During the Wano Country Arc, she grew to be a significant ally of the Alliance of Ninjas, Pirates, Minks, and Samurai.
How old is Shanks before and after the timeskip?
Age before timeskip: 37
Age after timeskip: 39
Shanks was 37 years old when he was first introduced to the series, meaning he is now 39. Monkey D. Luffy takes after Shanks, the leader of his own pirate crew, the Redhead Pirates. The straw hat was also given to him. Shanks spent his formative years as a pirate in Gol D. Rogers’ gang as a ship’s kid alongside Buggy the clown. He started creating his own gang after his captain was put to death, which includes Usopp’s father, Yasopp. Shanks is a warm, reserved individual who enjoys drinking and raucous gatherings.
How old is Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) before and after the timeskip?
Age before timeskip: 38
Age after timeskip: 40
Probably the main villain of the series’ final arc, Blackbeard is a character despised by all. When he was first introduced, he was 38 years old, which means that he is now, after the timeskip, 40 years of age. 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, has the goal of becoming 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 off our list with Trafalgar Law, a character who was introduced as a 24-year-old pirate captain; this means that he is now 26 years of age. 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 to any place he likes without hurting or killing them. In a created room, he can also defy gravity, swap people’s personalities or teleport himself.