Shanks

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About Shanks

Age: 37; 39 Birthday: March 9 Affiliations: Red Hair Pirates; Yonko Shanks is one of the Four Emperors and captain of the Red Hair Pirates, making him one of the most powerful pirates in the Grand Line. He's best known as Luffy's childhood hero and a former crew member under Gol D. Roger himself. Despite his legendary status, he's surprisingly approachable—fans often note his friendly demeanor and party-loving attitude, which stands in stark contrast to his actual combat prowess. He didn't see real action until his clash with Whitebeard, yet he commands massive respect across the series. He doesn't show up constantly in the story, but his presence feels important whenever he does, and he's become a fixture in the anime's opening and closing sequences. Visually, Shanks is pretty distinctive. The red hair he's famous for is immediately recognizable, along with his signature long black cape. He's got three scars running across his left eye—a gift from Blackbeard years ago—and he's missing his left arm, which he sacrificed saving Luffy from a Sea King when the kid was younger. He rounds out the look with knee-length trousers and sandals. Shanks and his crew are basically always celebrating. Partying and hosting feasts are his favorite pastimes, and they show up together constantly. According to creator Eiichiro Oda, Shanks is actually the character that resembles him most personally—mainly because of how much fun he has with life.

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