Zoro Roronoa

Character profile

Zoro Roronoa

ロロノア・ゾロ

Zoro Roronoa is a main character in ONE PIECE (1999). This page lists 32 anime and 1 manga, voiced by Kazuya Nakai (JAPANESE) and Christopher Sabat (ENGLISH).

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About Zoro Roronoa

Roronoa Zoro is the first crewmate to join Luffy and the Straw Hats’ swordsman. His goal is to become the world’s greatest swordsman, and he trains with a focus that can make even a simple rest feel like wasted time.

Zoro’s three-sword style—one blade in each hand and one held in his mouth—makes him instantly recognizable in a fight. Away from battle, he is blunt, loyal, and willing to put himself in harm’s way for the crew. He is also famously bad at finding his way, a running joke whenever the crew needs to get somewhere.

Sources: ONE PIECE.com character profile: Roronoa Zoro · ONE PIECE.com: East Blue story · VIZ official manga listing

More character background

Affiliation: Bounty: Zoro was the first crew member to be recruited by Luffy. Zoro is a skilled swordsman who fights with his own unique sword style known as santoryu (three katana fighting style). This is achieved by using one katana in each hand, and another in his mouth. He is also seen fighting with only one or two swords. When in a serious fight he ties his normally, tied on the arm bandana, on his head. Though not a samurai, he appears to maintain a certain degree of bushido, and is frequently mistaken for one. Unlike Luffy and most of the other Straw Hat pirates, Zoro has been known to kill his opponents if he has to, though never in cold blood. Zoro has a stern, serious and distanced personality, however he often reacts in a goofy and exaggerated comic style due to his gruff, impatient attitude. On the ship, he normally either trains with weights or sleeps. The only work he is seen doing regularly is hoisting the anchor using his great strength. He also likes sake, almost to the degree that Luffy likes meat, but like Nami, he never gets drunk due to his inhumanly-high endurance and tolerance for alcohol. Another notable trait is his lack of orientation, as Zoro often gets lost, even in small, familiar spaces or when being led by someone. Despite this, he is often the first to sense an enemy or danger, and the first to react. He is often displayed being well aware of dangerous situations and people around him. Zoro often reminds others of the harsh facts, which often shocks some of the other crew members, although they usually decide he is right. Zoro has also stated that he is an atheist, and has never believed in anything except himself. He often comes across as arrogant and overconfident, but only because he knows he's a strong man with great fighting ability. Even so, Zoro knows that he still has a lot of untapped potential, and is constantly seen training and trying to improve his fighting skills. He adheres to a strict sword master's code of honor, and never falsely brags or lies about his abilities, sometimes outright admitting a weakness, even to an enemy. He also never tries to escape from a fight or use trickery to win, believing that doing so is cowardly and scorning anyone who uses such tactics. Zoro is very vigorous, strong-willed, and determined.

Created by
Eiichiro Oda
Fictional setting
One Piece universe
Full biography · Contains spoilers

Affiliation: Straw Hat Pirates (current); Kuraigane Island (former, temporary); Shimotsuki Village (former) Bounty: 1,111,000,000 (previously: 60,000,000, 120,000,000 and 320,000,000) Zoro was the first crew member to be recruited by Luffy. Zoro is a skilled swordsman who fights with his own unique sword style known as santoryu (three katana fighting style). This is achieved by using one katana in each hand, and another in his mouth. He is also seen fighting with only one or two swords. When in a serious fight he ties his normally, tied on the arm bandana, on his head. Though not a samurai, he appears to maintain a certain degree of bushido, and is frequently mistaken for one. Unlike Luffy and most of the other Straw Hat pirates, Zoro has been known to kill his opponents if he has to, though never in cold blood. Zoro has a stern, serious and distanced personality, however he often reacts in a goofy and exaggerated comic style due to his gruff, impatient attitude. On the ship, he normally either trains with weights or sleeps. The only work he is seen doing regularly is hoisting the anchor using his great strength. He also likes sake, almost to the degree that Luffy likes meat, but like Nami, he never gets drunk due to his inhumanly-high endurance and tolerance for alcohol. Another notable trait is his lack of orientation, as Zoro often gets lost, even in small, familiar spaces or when being led by someone. Despite this, he is often the first to sense an enemy or danger, and the first to react. He is often displayed being well aware of dangerous situations and people around him. Zoro often reminds others of the harsh facts, which often shocks some of the other crew members, although they usually decide he is right. Zoro has also stated that he is an atheist, and has never believed in anything except himself. He often comes across as arrogant and overconfident, but only because he knows he's a strong man with great fighting ability. Even so, Zoro knows that he still has a lot of untapped potential, and is constantly seen training and trying to improve his fighting skills. He adheres to a strict sword master's code of honor, and never falsely brags or lies about his abilities, sometimes outright admitting a weakness, even to an enemy. He also never tries to escape from a fight or use trickery to win, believing that doing so is cowardly and scorning anyone who uses such tactics. Zoro is very vigorous, strong-willed, and determined.

Gender
Male
Age
19-
Birthday
November 11
Blood type
XF
Height
178 cm (5'10")
Also known as
Zolo, Kaizoku Gari (海賊狩り), Pirate Hunter, Marimo Head

Zoro Roronoa at a glance

Zoro Roronoa first shows up in our catalog in One Piece: Defeat the Pirate Ganzack!, from 1998, as a main character. So far, Zoro Roronoa shows up in 33 anime and one manga. They are also known as Zolo or Kaizoku Gari (海賊狩り).

Voices and appearances

In Japanese, Zoro Roronoa is voiced by Kazuya Nakai. The English dub uses Christopher Sabat. Other appearances include One Piece Film: Red, One Piece Film: Z, and One Piece: Stampede.

FAQ

What anime is Zoro Roronoa in?

ONE PIECE, One Piece Film: Red, and One Piece Film: Z, among others.

Who voices Zoro Roronoa in English?

Christopher Sabat.

Who is Zoro Roronoa's Japanese voice actor?

Kazuya Nakai.

Anime appearances

Series, films and specials featuring this character.

Main character

ONE PIECE

TV series · 1999

Supporting

One Piece Film: Red

Movie · 2022

Main character

One Piece Film: Z

Movie · 2012

Main character

One Piece: Stampede

Movie · 2019

Supporting

ONE PIECE FAN LETTER

Special · 2024

Main character

One Piece Film: Gold

Movie · 2016

Main character

One Piece Film: Strong World

Movie · 2009

Main character

ONE PIECE: The Movie

Movie · 2000

Main character

One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island

Movie · 2005

Main character

THE ONE PIECE

TV series · 2027

Main character

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

Movie · 2001

Supporting

MONSTERS: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation

ONA · 2024

Main character

One Piece The Movie: The Dead End Adventure

Movie · 2003

Supporting

One Piece 3D2Y: Overcome Ace’s Death! Luffy’s Vow to his Friends

Special · 2014

Main character

One Piece: Heart of Gold

Special · 2016

Main character

One Piece: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals

Movie · 2002

Main character

One Piece: The Curse of the Sacred Sword

Movie · 2004

Main character

One Piece: Mega Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle

Movie · 2006

Main character

One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, Adventures in Alabasta

Movie · 2007

Main character

ONE PIECE: Episode of Nami - Koukaishi no Namida to Nakama no Kizuna

Special · 2012

Supporting

One Piece: Episode Of Chopper +: The Miracle Winter Cherry Blossom

Movie · 2008

Main character

One Piece: Episode of Merry - The Tale of One More Friend

Special · 2013

Main character

One Piece: Episode of East Blue

Special · 2017

Supporting

One Piece: Romance Dawn Story

OVA · 2008

Main character

One Piece: Defeat the Pirate Ganzack!

OVA · 1998

Main character

HUNGRY DAYS: Aoharu ka yo.

Special

Main character

ONE PIECE: Mezase! Kaizoku Yakyuu Ou

Special · 2004

Supporting

One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat Luffy

Special · 2005

Main character

One Piece Special: Protect! The Last Great Performance

Special · 2003

Main character

One Piece: Umi no Heso no Daibouken-hen

Special · 2000

Main character

ONE PIECE: Yume no Soccer Ou!

Special · 2002

Supporting

Kyutai Panic Adventure Returns!!!

Special

Manga appearances

Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.

Voices behind the character

Voice actors across languages.