Diamante One Piece: Officer Donquixote and His Shooting Star Fruit

August 27, 2026

The essentials in 30 seconds:

Diamante is one of the Donquixote Family’s three corsairs (officers), alongside Trebol and Pica, under Doflamingo’s direct orders.
His Devil Fruit, the Hira Hira no Mi, allows him to manipulate fabric flags, become intangible, and “fly” by gliding on his own banners, like a shooting star.
He is the mastermind behind the Corrida Colosseum trap in Dressrosa: a fake tournament organized to turn losers into toy soldiers using Trebol’s mucus.
His duel against Kyros, Dressrosa’s former champion, is one of the arc’s most symbolic confrontations.
After Doflamingo’s downfall, his fate remains unclear, leaving the door open for a return in a future saga.

Among the colorful cast of characters in the Dressrosa arc, Diamante occupies a special place: part clown, part strategist, he embodies the dual nature of the Donquixote Family, capable of bursting into laughter one moment and orchestrating an organized massacre the next. A corsair officer in a matador costume with a theatrical voice, he is nevertheless one of the most dangerous masterminds in Doflamingo’s crew, responsible for the most vicious trap ever set for an entire island: the Corrida Colosseum.

In this article, we take an in-depth look at Diamante’s history, his highly unusual Devil Fruit, his central role in the Dressrosa plot, and his memorable duel against Kyros. It will help explain why this supporting character left a lasting impression on fans of One Piece.

Who Is Diamante? A Portrait of Doflamingo’s Matador Corsair

Diamante, whose full name is Diamante Cavendish (often simply called Diamante), is one of the three corsairs of the Donquixote Family, the highest rank under Doflamingo, alongside Trebol and Pica. Recognizable by his flamboyant matador costume, red cape, and extravagant mustache, he cultivates the image of a showman that contrasts with the cruelty of his methods. His nickname, “Diamante the White Sword” (Shiroken no Diamante), refers to his weapon, a white sword that he wields with great skill in close combat.

A flamboyant yet formidable officer

Unlike Pica, taciturn and massive, or Trebol, slimy and sadistic, Diamante relies on charisma and showmanship. He was the one who created and hosted the Corrida Colosseum as a public figure, “Mr. Diamante,” to conceal his affiliation with the Donquixote Family from the inhabitants of Dressrosa for years. This double game illustrates just how successfully the Family had infiltrated and corrupted the island long before the Straw Hat crew arrived.

Characteristic	Detail
Rank	Corsair (officer) of the Donquixote Family
Devil Fruit	Hira Hira no Mi (Paramecia), power of flags
Weapon	White sword with a curved blade
Public alias in Dressrosa	“Mr. Diamante,” organizer of the Corrida Colosseum
Notable opponent	Kyros, former Colosseum champion

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The Hira Hira no Mi: the power of flags and intangibility

Diamante’s Devil Fruit, the Hira Hira no Mi, is one of the most creative Paramecia in the series. It allows its user to transform any part of their body into banner fabric, flexible and billowing like a flag in the wind. This transformation grants several formidable offensive and defensive abilities.

Flying and gliding like a shooting star

By unfurling fabrics behind him, Diamante can let himself be carried through the air and glide over long distances, somewhat like a human kite speeding across the sky of Dressrosa. This rapid and unpredictable movement, almost luminous in its wake, earned the character a reputation as an elusive fighter, capable of crossing a battlefield in a flash, like a shooting star impossible to intercept.

Intangibility and manipulation of opponents’ fabric

Another spectacular application of his power: Diamante can make his body intangible by “unfolding” it like fabric, allowing attacks to pass through him without causing damage. He can also transform his opponents’ clothes into manipulable fabric, trapping or destabilizing them in the middle of battle. This versatility makes him a formidable opponent, equally adept at defense and area attacks.

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The Corrida Colosseum trap: how Diamante manipulated Dressrosa

Diamante’s most notable role in the Dressrosa arc is undoubtedly his role as the organizer of the Corrida Colosseum. Presented as a simple combat tournament offering the Mera Mera no Mi as its prize, the event is actually a carefully orchestrated trap on Doflamingo’s behalf.

The “Toy Soldiers” operation

Here are the key stages of the plot devised by Diamante and his accomplices:

Attract as many powerful fighters as possible, including several members of the Supernovas of the Worst Generation, with the promise of a legendary Devil Fruit.
Make the participants fight one another until they are defeated and vulnerable.
Use Trebol's mucus to transform the losers into "toy soldiers," miniature creatures completely submissive to the Donquixote Family.
Build a secret army of once-powerful warriors, ready to fight for Doflamingo without even remembering it.

This plan, horrifyingly cruel, reveals Diamante's true nature behind his showman's smile: a cold strategist willing to sacrifice hundreds of fighters to strengthen his captain's ranks. This plot also recalls why Doflamingo had once been granted the title of Warlord of the Sea (Shichibukai), a perfect cover for carrying out such operations with impunity.

Diamante vs. Kyros: The Duel That Changed Dressrosa

Diamante's most iconic fight is against Kyros, the former legendary champion of the Corrida Colosseum, who returns to fight to liberate Dressrosa and avenge his family, destroyed by Doflamingo ten years earlier. This duel is steeped in history: Kyros had once accidentally killed King Riku while under the influence of poison administered by the Donquixote Family, before being transformed into a toy and trapped for a decade.

A High-Intensity Clash

Faced with a Kyros driven by rage and the desire for redemption, Diamante unleashes the full arsenal of his Hira Hira no Mi: lightning-fast aerial movements, intangibility to evade attacks, and razor-sharp counterattacks with his blade. The fight ultimately ends with Kyros's victory, symbolizing Dressrosa's resistance after years of oppression concealed behind the Colosseum's glitter.

This duel also gives other major figures from the arc a chance to shine, notably Eustass Kid and Trafalgar Law, both of whom are taking part in the Colosseum's rigged tournament. Their presence heightens the scale of Diamante's trap, which is capable of luring some of the most dangerous pirates of their generation.

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The Fall of the Donquixote Family and Diamante's Fate

When the coalition led by Luffy and the inhabitants of Dressrosa finally exposes the Donquixote Family's plot, Diamante is quickly overwhelmed. His toy-soldier plan collapses as the victims gradually regain their original forms through the combined efforts of the Straw Hats and their allies. Weakened after his duel with Kyros and caught up in the general chaos of the final battle, Diamante is eventually neutralized, although his exact fate is not clearly specified later in the story.

This narrative ambiguity, common among the secondary officers of One Piece, leaves open the possibility of a return, whether through a flashback, a collective trial of the Donquixote Family members, or a surprise reappearance in a future arc. This kind of uncertainty also fuels fans' passion for theories, much like those surrounding other iconic antagonists such as Blackbeard, whose shadow looms over several arcs long after his initial appearance.

A secondary character with significant narrative weight

Despite his status as a "second-tier" officer compared with Doflamingo himself, Diamante left his mark on the Dressrosa arc through the darkness of his plan and the spectacle of his abilities. He perfectly embodies the principle dear to Eiichiro Oda: giving real depth, a true backstory, and a truly memorable design even to antagonists who occupy the spotlight for only one arc.

For collectors, this kind of memorable secondary character often offers great opportunities to diversify a collection, for example with a Blackbeard figure, whose equally mysterious fate echoes Diamante's, with replicas of iconic swords such as Zoro's Shusui, or with Mihawk's legendary Yoru sword—three pieces that evoke the same passion for dueling and the honor of combat found in Diamante's style.

Frequently asked questions about Diamante

What is Diamante's Devil Fruit?

Diamante possesses the Hira Hira no Mi, a Paramecia that transforms his body into banner cloth, allowing him to fly by gliding on flags, become intangible, and manipulate the fabric of his opponents' clothing.

What is Diamante's role in the Dressrosa arc?

He is the secret organizer of the Corrida Coliseum, a fake tournament used by the Donquixote Family to trap powerful fighters and turn them into toy soldiers using Trebol's mucus.

Who fought Diamante?

His most notable opponent is Kyros, the former champion of the Corrida Colosseum, in an intense duel that symbolizes Dressrosa's resistance against the Donquixote Family.

Is Diamante dead in One Piece?

His exact fate remains unclear after his defeat during the battle of Dressrosa. Unlike other antagonists, his death has not been explicitly confirmed, leaving the door open to a possible reappearance.

Is Diamante one of the most powerful corsairs in the Donquixote Family?

Yes, along with Trebol and Pica, Diamante is one of the three corsairs, the highest rank in Doflamingo's organization, making him one of the most powerful and dangerous officers in the arc.

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Key takeaways

Diamante will remain in fans' memories as one of the most theatrical and cruel antagonists of the Dressrosa arc. Behind his matador costume and presenter-like smile was the true mastermind behind the Corrida Colosseum trap, capable of manipulating hundreds of fighters thanks to his Hira Hira no Mi and Trebol's complicity. His duel against Kyros remains a highlight of Dressrosa's liberation, as does his connection to other notable figures encountered during the tournament, from Trafalgar Law to Eustass Kid. If you would like to continue exploring this universe full of twists and turns, head to our collections of One Piece figures, One Piece katanas and swords, or our One Piece gift ideas to delight any fan passionate about major arcs such as Dressrosa. You can also take a look at our selection of One Piece costumes and outfits, our official One Piece TCG game cards, or our One Piece Wanted posters to complete your collection dedicated to the Donquixote Family and its most memorable officers.

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