| Blueno | |
|---|---|
| Name | Blueno |
| Series | One Piece |
| First | One Piece Chapter 337 / Episode 227 |
| Creator | Eiichiro Oda |
| Species | Human |
| Affiliation | CP9; formerly World Government |
| Abilities | Devil Fruit (Door-Door Fruit) and martial arts (Rokushiki) |
| Occupation | Cipher Pol agent |
Blueno
Blueno is a fictional character in the manga and anime series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. He is introduced as a member of the secretive government assassination unit CP9 and plays a central antagonistic role during the Enies Lobby arc. Blueno's Devil Fruit power and his involvement in the Straw Hat Pirates' conflict with the World Government make him a notable foil in the series' exploration of justice and state secrecy.
Blueno debuts during the Water 7 and Enies Lobby arcs, where he acts as an operative of CP9—a covert branch of the World Government tasked with clandestine missions and enforcement. He participates in operations concerning the retrieval of the shipwright Franky (Cutty Flam) and the suppression of evidence tied to the Galley-La Company. Blueno's actions precipitate the confrontation between CP9 and the Straw Hat Pirates, catalyzing the rescue mission to Enies Lobby and escalating the narrative stakes surrounding the Going Merry and the Thousand Sunny.
Blueno is tall and slender with pale skin, short black hair, and a distinctive beard pattern. He typically wears a long coat, sunglasses, and formal attire befitting a World Government agent, presenting a composed and methodical exterior. His demeanor is cold, professional, and often sarcastic; he demonstrates loyalty to CP9's mission code and a pragmatic approach to combat and interrogation. Despite his cool exterior, Blueno exhibits tactical adaptability, using both stealth and showmanship in operations such as the forced removal of Robin and the interception of the Straw Hats.
Blueno ate the Door-Door Fruit (Japanese: Tobiuo?—officially a Paramecia), which grants him the ability to create doors on any surface, including air, allowing passage between separate points. He commonly creates two types of doors: "Air Doors" for short-range teleport-like movement and "Wall Doors" for strategic access. Blueno integrates this power with skills in Rokushiki, the secret martial arts used by CP9 agents, including techniques such as Soru (superior speed) and Tekkai (iron body). His combat style emphasizes mobility, surprise, and the use of environmental manipulation; the Door-Door Fruit also enables creative tactics for pursuit, restraint, and escape.
Blueno's principal role in the Enies Lobby arc is as an initial pursuer of the Straw Hats in Water 7, tasked with locating Nico Robin and retrieving information related to the Poneglyphs and the Ohara incident. He engages in an early battle with Luffy on a bridge in Water 7, demonstrating his door abilities and prompting Luffy to improvise countermeasures. Later, Blueno is assigned to the operation that forcibly removes Robin from Water 7, leading to the Straw Hats' decision to storm Enies Lobby. During the assault on Enies Lobby, Blueno participates in multiple skirmishes and serves as part of the CP9 defense, ultimately being confronted by the Straw Hats and their allies during the climactic battles that expose CP9's secrets and the World Government's ruthlessness.
Blueno is aligned with CP9, an internal division of the World Government that also includes members such as Rob Lucci, Kaku, Jabra, Kalifa, and Fukuro. His professional relationships within CP9 are marked by hierarchy and operational discipline; Blueno follows orders from higher authorities including the agency's leadership and liaison figures like Spandam. Externally, Blueno opposes the Straw Hat Pirates—notably Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, and Nami—during the Water 7 and Enies Lobby conflicts. After CP9's defeat, Blueno's fate aligns with other captured agents who face containment by the World Government, reflecting the institutional fallout of CP9's exposure.
In the original Japanese One Piece anime, Blueno is voiced by Kōji Yusa (credited as Kōji Yusa in many sources). The English dubbed versions have various voice actors depending on the localization: Funimation and 4Kids dubs have employed different performers over time. Blueno has also appeared in multiple One Piece video games—such as entries in the One Piece: Pirate Warriors series and the One Piece fighting games—where his Door-Door Fruit mechanics are adapted into gameplay mechanics. Blueno's depiction in anime, manga, and games preserves his core design and abilities as established by Eiichiro Oda.
Critical and fan reception of Blueno centers on his role as an effective early antagonist who showcases CP9's threat level and the World Government's moral ambiguity. Reviews of the Enies Lobby arc often cite Blueno's fight with Luffy as a memorable sequence that highlights inventive Devil Fruit uses and character-driven combat. Analysts discuss Blueno within broader themes of surveillance, state power, and the ethics of clandestine enforcement embodied by Cipher Pol organizations. In fan communities, Blueno is frequently noted for his tactical versatility, the originality of the Door-Door Fruit, and his position within CP9's ensemble of antagonists that collectively advance the narrative and character development of the Straw Hats.
Category:One Piece characters Category:Fictional government agents Category:Fictional characters with supernatural abilities