Balloon

Balloon
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Japanese Name:	バルーン
Romanized Name:	Barūn
Official English Name:	Balloon
Debut:	Romance Dawn, Version 2; Episode 907
Affiliations:	Ann
Status:	Alive
Japanese VA:	Kappei Yamaguchi
Funi English VA:	Sonny Strait

Balloon is a Roc (怪鳥（ルク）, Ruku^?, literally translated as "monstrous bird") from Romance Dawn, Version 2 and best friend to Ann. It was sought after by Shupeal for its magical blood, and was the last of its species. It always returns to Ann's side no matter where she is when separated.

Appearance

Anime concept art of Balloon.

Balloon is a large, rounded bird with features similar to that of a panda-bird hybrid. He has an elongated beak, and is large enough to carry at least one human on his back and another in his beak.

Personality

Balloon is very loyal to Ann, as he will always return to her no matter where she is.

Abilities and Powers

As a bird, Balloon is able to fly, and is able to do so with someone as big as Luffy in its beak. His blood is also implied to have magical properties.

History

Past

At some point, Balloon met Ann and they have been close friends ever since. However, Shupeal learned of his existence and destroyed the entire town they resided in to get him, forcing them to flee. Shupeal then managed to capture Ann and used her as bait to lure Balloon to him.

Trivia

The Chapter eight title page showing "Balloon" like birds

• In One Piece, there is a scene where Luffy accidentally gets himself caught by a giant bird. The way the bird caught Luffy in its beak is similar to the way Balloon transported Luffy back to Ann. The title page of the manga chapter in which this scene happens also shows several small "Balloon" like birds.