| Admiral Kizaru | |
|---|---|
| Name | Borsalino (Kizaru) |
| Series | One Piece |
| First | One Piece Chapter 434 (anime Episode 248) |
| Creator | Eiichiro Oda |
| Alias | Admiral Kizaru |
| Species | Human |
| Occupation | Marine admiral |
| Affiliations | Marines, World Government |
| Abilities | Pika Pika no Mi, light-based combat, Haki |
| Portrayed by | N/A |
Admiral Kizaru
Admiral Kizaru, born Borsalino, is a high-ranking officer of the Marines in the manga and anime series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. He is introduced as one of the three admirals appointed to maintain global order under the authority of the World Government. Kizaru is notable for his mastery of the Pika Pika no Mi (a Logia-type Devil Fruit) and his role in several pivotal conflicts that influence the balance of power among the Straw Hat Pirates, Seven Warlords of the Sea, and other maritime forces.
Kizaru is tall and lanky with a distinct laid-back demeanor; he frequently speaks in a slow, almost apathetic tone and often appears to move only when necessary. His standard uniform combines the formal Marine dress coat with flamboyant civilian attire such as a yellow shirt and sunglasses. Visually, his design emphasizes a luminous motif—his hair, clothing accent, and eyes often depicted in bright tones consistent with his Devil Fruit theme. Personality-wise, Kizaru exhibits a paradoxical mix of casual indifference and ruthless efficiency: he jokes during combat, shows little sympathy for foes, yet executes orders that have strategic consequences for the New World and Grand Line politics.
Kizaru ate the Pika Pika no Mi, a Logia-class Devil Fruit that grants him the ability to become, generate, and control light. This grants several tactical advantages: near-instantaneous travel via light-speed movement and the capacity to unleash destructive photon-based attacks such as concentrated beams. As a Logia user he can disperse physical attacks into light, though countermeasures like Haki can negate Logia intangibility. Kizaru has demonstrated proficiency in both Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki) and Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), enabling him to perceive and strike opponents who would otherwise be immune to Devil Fruit intangibility. He also displays advanced marksmanship and strategic deployment of light-based projectiles at long range, making him a formidable naval enforcer.
Kizaru serves as a principal Marine enforcer during key narrative arcs. He is dispatched by the Admiralty and the Fleet Admiral to suppress piracy and defend World Government interests. His appearances often signal escalated military response: he enforces Buster Call mandates, oversees large-scale operations, and confronts major pirate crews such as the Straw Hat Pirates and remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates. Kizaru's actions intersect with political events including the Marineford War lead-up, the aftermath of the Sabaody Archipelago incident, and confrontations tied to the power vacuum created by pirate alliances and the ambitions of Yonko.
Kizaru has engaged in several high-profile clashes. At the Sabaody Archipelago, he battles members of the Straw Hat Pirates and other pirates during the Marines' attempt to control the archipelago, demonstrating his light-speed assaults. He participates in the Marineford War sequence by executing orders and confronting opponents aligned with the Whitebeard Pirates. Kizaru later faces off against powerful individual opponents in skirmishes that test his speed and tactical versatility, including encounters with Haki users and former Warlords. His combat record shows an emphasis on overwhelming firepower and long-range domination rather than protracted hand-to-hand duels.
Formally, Kizaru is affiliated with the Marines and answers to the Fleet Admiral and the World Government. He is one of the three active admirals alongside figures such as Aokiji (Kuzan) and Akainu (Sakazuki) in various arcs, though alignments and appointments shift with in-universe promotions. Kizaru's interpersonal relationships are characterized by professional distance; he rarely forms deep alliances beyond his duty, but he does interact with notable figures including Monkey D. Luffy, Portgas D. Ace, Edward Newgate, and other captains whose operations prompt Marine intervention. He also operates in the broader bureaucratic context of institutions like the Cipher Pol agencies when world-level directives require coordination.
Kizaru is widely recognized among One Piece readers and viewers for his unique blend of comedic delivery and devastating combat capability. Critics and fans often praise the character design and the creative application of the Pika Pika no Mi in action sequences. Kizaru's catchphrases, visual motifs, and morally ambiguous demeanor contribute to his popularity in fan art, discussions, and merchandising. The character has influenced analyses of Marine doctrine within the series and has been referenced in secondary media such as guidebooks, databooks, and interviews with Eiichiro Oda that explore the narrative role of admirals in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the Grand Line.
Category:One Piece characters Category:Fictional admirals Category:Fictional characters with superspeed powers