Pandaman

Pandaman is a joke character created by the author, Eiichiro Oda, whose appearance is that of a muscle bound figure with a panda face for a head (whether this is a mask or his real face remains to be seen). He makes numerous background appearances throughout the series for the viewer to try and spot. He is also a playable character in One Piece Grand Battle 2 for the Playstation. Pandaman is first spotted in the Baratie before Gin showed up. . Throughout the series he appears along the crowds and backgrounds everywhere and anytime as a easter egg character, He can be found posing as a citizen/pirate/Government agent/Orgenization and many others. He can even be found in any flasbacks, even a 400 years old flasback. Pandaman was originally created for a comic selection a few years back. He originated from Tibet and age is unknown. He is 6'6" and weighs 270 lbs. His mortal blow techniques: S.P.D-- Bamboo Leaves Panda Drop, and Giant Panda Deathstock. His Explanation: Abandoned in a bamboo thicket as an infant, Panda Man was raised by Giant Pandas. (all of these mentioned are not seen in the One Piece manga or Anime, and as such it should be taken with a grain of salt.) He is a demon superhero who resolved to become strong because when he told people he had seen Kaguyahime, they didn't believe him and picked on him. (Kaguyahime was a princess who was found inside a bamboo stump, according to Japanese legends.) Pandaman was originally created for the anime/manga series Kinnikuman.

According to Oda, Pandaman is a rich guy living on a certain island. He is often seen in the same panel as one of the Tomato Gang. There is a debt collector on the lookout for Pandaman, trying to collect the money Pandaman owes (which is why Pandman is often seen running away on appearances).

In a recent Japanese Fan Poll, Pandaman is currently ranked the 31st most popular character in One Piece.

Pandaman also appears in One Piece Grand Battle! popping or hiding in the background. In some stages he might appear in more than one place.