Straw Hat Pirates

The Straw Hat Pirates(Mugiwara Kaizoku) are the main focus and heroes of the anime and manga One Piece. They are also called "Straw Hats" after Luffy's signature straw hat that was given to him by Shanks. Up until the Water 7 arc, they sailed on the Going Merry, however they are currently without a ship. The crew consists of seven members thus far. 

Straw Hat Pirates



 * Captain: Monkey D. Luffy
 * First mate/Swordsman: Roronoa Zoro (Zolo in the US/Canada/UK/Australia versions)
 * Navigator: Nami
 * Marksman: Usopp
 * Chef: Sanji
 * Doctor: Tony Tony Chopper
 * Archeologist: Nico Robin

Currently the Straw Hats intend to find a shipwright to join the crew, and there is much speculation among fans as to who will be the eighth member. Many think that Franky will be, although some feel that Paulie will be the one to join.

Temporary Straw Hats
Through the series there have been people who have traveled with the Straw Hat Pirates for a short period of time. The most notable of these is Vivi, as she traveled with them for almost the entire Baroque Works Saga, and considered permanantly joining them.


 * Koby
 * Johnny and Yosaku
 * Nefertari Vivi & Karoo
 * Portgas D. Ace
 * Gan Fall & Pierre

Currently, the Straw Hats are travelling with a veritable army of secondary characters (handy when you need to invade a governmental stronghold), it still remains to be seen how long this massive force will stay together. We have Kokoro, Chimney, Gonbe & Yokozuna from the Lighthouse, there's Paulie, Lulu & Tilestone from Galley-La, the Franky Family, including Zambai, Mozu and Kiwi & Sodom and Gomorrah are also wrecking havok and last (but certainly not least) there's Oimo and Kashii who were recruited along the way.