| Kizaru (Borsalino) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Borsalino |
| Series | One Piece |
| First | "Chapter 434" (manga), "Episode 261" (anime) |
| Creator | Eiichiro Oda |
| Occupation | Admiral of the Marines |
| Affiliation | World Government, Blackbeard Pirates (antagonist interactions) |
| Powers | Pika Pika no Mi |
| Aliases | Kizaru |
| Nationality | World Government |
Kizaru (Borsalino)
Kizaru (Borsalino) is a fictional character in the One Piece manga and anime franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. He serves as an Admiral in the Marines and is notable for his combat ability derived from the Pika Pika no Mi Devil Fruit, which grants light-based powers. Kizaru's presence influences several high-profile conflicts involving characters such as Monkey D. Luffy, Sakazuki, and the Straw Hat Pirates.
Kizaru first appears during the Sabaody Archipelago arc where his intervention alters the course of the Straw Hat crew's journey. As a high-ranking officer of the World Government's military arm, he participates in large-scale operations including the Marineford war and later enforcement actions across New World territories. His decisions and battlefield actions frequently intersect with major figures like Whitebeard, the Yonko, and revolutionary elements led by Monkey D. Dragon. Kizaru's career reflects the Marines' strategic priorities and the internal politics involving Fleet Admiral Sakazuki and the Gorosei.
Kizaru is characterized by a relaxed, often sardonic demeanor and a propensity for blunt, dispassionate remarks even in violent circumstances. He demonstrates a peculiar sense of timing and nonchalance in combat, which masks tactical acumen. Kizaru's primary ability comes from the Pika Pika no Mi, a Logia-class Devil Fruit that allows him to transform into and manipulate light, enabling extreme speed, ranged laser attacks, and intangibility. He wields these powers to execute moves such as concentrated light beams and near-instantaneous teleportation-like movement. Kizaru also exhibits high-tier haki proficiency, including Busoshoku Haki and Kenbunshoku Haki, consistent with his Admiral rank, and uses them when confronting strong opponents like other Admirals or Yonko lieutenants.
Kizaru plays pivotal roles across multiple arcs. At Sabaody Archipelago, he enforces the bounties system and aids in the capture and dispersal of the Straw Hat Pirates, leading to their separation. During the Marineford War arc, Kizaru acts alongside Admirals to defend Marineford and engage captains from Whitebeard's fleet, influencing the conflict's outcome. In post-war and later Punk Hazard and Dressrosa related events, he undertakes missions that reflect the Marines' shifting posture under Sakazuki's leadership. Kizaru's interventions often escalate clashes with major antagonist groups such as the Blackbeard Pirates and complicate alliances involving the Revolutionary Army.
Kizaru's institutional allies include high-ranking Marine officers like Sakazuki (Fleet Admiral) and fellow Admirals such as Kuzan (Aokiji) and Sengoku (former Fleet Admiral). He answers to the World Government and interacts with the Gorosei on strategic matters. Kizaru's engagements bring him into contact with pirate crews, notably confrontations with members of the Straw Hat Pirates and adversarial encounters with Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard). His relationships are primarily professional and hierarchical; personal friendships are rare and typically subordinate to duty.
Kizaru appears in the original manga and the anime adaptation, voiced by Unshō Ishizuka in early Japanese broadcasts and later by Hiroaki Hirata for some media; English dub actors include John Gremillion and others across different productions. Kizaru features in multiple One Piece films, television specials, and licensed video games such as titles developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Toei Animation-licensed projects. His depiction in animation emphasizes the visual spectacle of the Pika Pika no Mi through dynamic light-based effects, while manga panels highlight tactical mobility and scale.
Kizaru is recognized by critics and fans for his distinctive personality, unique Devil Fruit power, and role as a symbol of the Marines' overwhelming military capability. Analysts often cite his appearances as crucial turning points that raise narrative tension during major confrontations, notably in Marineford and Sabaody Archipelago arcs. Kizaru's characterization—stoic yet whimsical—has generated substantial discussion across fan communities and influenced merchandise, cosplay, and critical studies of authority dynamics in One Piece. His tactical use of light-based abilities set a visual and conceptual benchmark for subsequent Devil Fruit designs.
Category:One Piece characters Category:Fictional military officers