The world of One Piece is a vast mosaic of peoples and tribes, each with their own cultures, powers, and histories. Some live openly, others in hiding, and many face oppression under the shadow of the World Government and Celestial Dragons.
Though all share the same seas, their destinies diverge wildly — from sky to depths, from giants to dwarves.
The most numerous race, ruling most kingdoms of the Blues and Grand Line.
Known for diversity: pirates, Marines, kings, revolutionaries.
Their dominance is often enforced through prejudice against other races.
Amphibious peoples who live primarily in Fish-Man Island.
Fish-Men: Humanoid with aquatic traits (shark, octopus, manta ray, etc.), stronger than humans by nature.
Merfolk: Humanoid upper bodies with fish tails, famed for beauty and rarity.
Long oppressed by humans, many seek equality (Queen Otohime, Jinbe) while others seek vengeance (Arlong, Hody Jones).
Special Powers: Fish-Man Karate, ability to command the sea’s strength.
Native to Elbaf, the land of warriors.
Towering in size, with lifespans that stretch centuries.
Revered for martial culture and honor, feared for their strength.
Known Giants: Dorry & Brogy (Elbaf duelists), Saul of Ohara.
Peoples who dwell on Sky Islands, including Skypieans, Shandians, and Birkans.
Distinguished by small feathered wings on their backs.
Live among cloud-seas, with Dial technology unique to their realms.
Divided histories: Shandians exiled from their homeland, Skypieans adapting to divine rule.
Anthropomorphic animalfolk living on Zou, carried by the giant elephant Zunesha.
Every Mink warrior can channel Electro, an electrical combat style.
Under the full moon, they transform into their Sulong forms, overwhelming and powerful.
Fiercely loyal, especially to their ancient allies, the Kozuki clan.
Humanlike peoples distinguished by elongated limbs.
Longarm Tribe – Two elbow joints per arm.
Longleg Tribe – Extra-long legs, prized for martial arts.
Often exoticized or enslaved by the underworld markets.
Tiny humanoids, hidden beneath Dressrosa.
Naïve but courageous, with great strength for their size.
Known for agriculture and loyalty, often enslaved by humans.
Rare race with elongated necks, enhancing flexibility and unique combat arts.
Scattered across the Grand Line, often traders or mercenaries.
Mysterious race with a third eye on the forehead.
Said to possess the ability to awaken and read Poneglyphs.
Example: Charlotte Pudding of the Big Mom Pirates.
Wotans – Rare crossbreed of Giants and Fish-Men.
Kappa & Yokai-Inspired Beings – Found in Wano and other isolated regions.
Humandrills, Animal-Hybrids – Beastlike peoples scattered on remote islands.