Island of Rare Animals

The Island of Rare Animals (珍獣の島, Chinjū no Shima) (called "Gold Island" in the 4Kids dub) is an island that is covered entirely by forest and has many strange animals on it, most of which are mixtures of two or more normal animals, including Cocofox. Gaimon, the only human living on the island, went there about 20 years ago from the present storyline, along with the rest of his crew, searching for treasure, and was left behind. 20 years later, the Straw Hat Pirates arrived. Being the nice guy he is, Luffy helped Gaimon find the treasure chests he was searching for on a rock tower in the middle of the island. However, they were all empty. Later, Buggy the Clown was spat ashore by the giant bird and discovered by Gaimon, which thought he was going to take away the rare animals and they got in a fight. When Buggy said he was actually a pirate, they became friends. Soon, Buggy made a Raft and left the island, but was attacked by a giant crab on the shore.

First Appearance: Chapter 22; Episode 18