Gold Roger
Real Name: Gol D. Roger
Known As: The Pirate King
Gold Roger is basically the legend that started everything. He was the strongest pirate of his era and the man who actually did what everyone thought was impossible—he sailed the entire Grand Line and found the legendary treasure called One Piece.
Before he even set out, Roger was already fearless in a way most people couldn't understand. While other pirates heard horror stories about the Grand Line and ships vanishing without a trace, he got excited about it. He didn't just ignore the warnings; he made it clear those dangers were exactly why he was going. No one else had that kind of confidence.
What really stuck with people was his attitude right up to the end. Witnesses at his execution reported he was grinning—actually smiling—as he faced death. That kind of composure became part of his legend.
Interestingly, people who knew Roger and have met Monkey D. Luffy often point out how similar the two are in temperament and spirit. It's one of those details fans tend to notice.
Bounty:
Content compiled by AnimeList.moe from publicly available sources.
