Kanten[4] is a member of the Big Mom Pirates.
Appearance
Kanten is a very obese man with a wide head and no neck. The top of his head is longer and shaft-shaped, and is covered by bandages which also covers Kanten's right eye. His mouth contains only a few teeth that are spaced widely apart. He has extremely long and curly dark green hair that reaches to the small of his back and is wider than his body. He does not wear a shirt, only wearing black pants with an X-shaped belt that resembles caution tape, as well as bandages around his arms.[3]
Personality
Not much is known about Kanten's personality. Having taken part in Big Mom's plan to assassinate the Vinsmoke Family, he can be considered to be very loyal to his crew.[1]
Abilities and Powers
Kanten has at least decent physical strength, as he was briefly able to hold his own in a clash with Vinsmoke Ichiji, a powerful superhuman fighter who had his Raid Suit on.[5]
Weapons
He appeared to wield a rapier while confronting Ichiji.[5]
History
Whole Cake Island Arc
Kanten attended the tea party and wedding between Vinsmoke Sanji and Charlotte Pudding, where he took part in Big Mom's plan to assassinate the Vinsmoke Family. He was confused by Pudding's actions at the altar.[1]
As the alliance's plan backfired, Kanten witnessed Bege using his Big Father form,[2] before Big Mom attacked the traitor.[6]
He confronted Ichiji while Caesar carried Bege away,[5] before losing his balance as Whole Cake Chateau shook.[7]
Major Battles
- Kanten vs. Vinsmoke Ichiji
Trivia
- Kanten is the Japanese word for Agar, a jelly-like substance used in desserts. This fits with the food-themed names of the Charlotte Family and Big Mom Pirates.
- His name might also by based on Canteen, which is a small cafeteria or snack bar.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 One Piece Manga — Vol. 86 Chapter 862 (p. 15), Kanten makes his debut.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 86 Chapter 869 (p. 2) and Episode 839, Kanten makes his debut in the anime.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 One Piece Manga — Vol. 86 Chapter 869 (p. 16), The Retrieval Team-Fire Tank alliance is surrounded by the Big Mom Pirates.
- ↑ One Piece Anime — Episode 839, Kanten is named in the captions.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 One Piece Manga — Vol. 87 Chapter 871 (p. 2), The Big Mom Pirates attack the alliance.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 87 Chapter 870 (p. 3), Big Mom attacks Big Father.
- ↑ One Piece Manga — Vol. 87 Chapter 871 (p. 16-17), Whole Cake Chateau collapses.
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