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Behind an Emperor like Kaido, there are always lieutenants worthy of him. King and Queen, his two most feared All-Stars, perfectly embody this excess: a mythical Zoan with origins that remain shrouded in mystery for one, and a cyborg scientist as cruel as he is ingenious for the other. Their battles against Zoro and Sanji rank among the most memorable moments of the Wano arc. A look back at these two extraordinary commanders. Approximately 8 minutes of reading.
King and Queen, Kaido's Two Right-Hand Men
The All-Star Rank, Equivalent to an Emperor's Commanders
Within the Beasts Pirates, Kaido's crew, the title of All-Star designates the most powerful lieutenants, equivalent to the commanders found among the other Emperors. King and Queen belong to this very exclusive circle and stand out clearly through their power and central role in defending Onigashima during the final battle of Wano.
Two Diametrically Opposed Profiles
Where King embodies brute strength and mystery, silent and obsessively loyal to Kaido, Queen takes theatrical excess to another level: a cyborg, loud, provocative, and fascinated by his own intelligence. This contrast in personalities makes their duo as memorable as their individual battles, much like the duo formed by the Marine admirals Kizaru and Akainu, featured in our article on the main protagonists of the series.
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King, the Lethal Hawk with mysterious origins
One of the rarest mythical Zoans in the series
King possesses a mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that gives him the appearance of an ancestral dragon-bird, a form so rare that it places its user among the most powerful creatures in the entire universe, alongside the great mythical Zoan fruits already documented in the series. His ability to fly and his resistance to fire make him one of the most formidable opponents the crew has ever faced.
The last representative of a forgotten people
Beyond his Devil Fruit, King conceals a far more significant secret: he may be one of the last survivors of an ancient people associated with burned wings and a history deliberately erased by the world. This revelation directly resonates with the major questions surrounding the Void Century and the mythology developed around Nika, which occupy a central place in the most recent arcs. His total loyalty to Kaido, who took him in after the destruction of his people, gives rare depth to a character who could have remained nothing more than an armed enforcer.
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King is the only one of the All-Stars never to have removed his mask in front of the crew before the final confrontation, deliberately maintaining the mystery surrounding his face and origins until the very end.
Queen, the Beast Pirates’ plague scientist
A cyborg as much as a scientist
Queen combines a prehistoric Zoan Devil Fruit, giving him the appearance of a gigantic dinosaur, with a generous dose of mechanical modifications to his own body, the result of years of personal research. His nickname, “the Plague,” aptly sums up his philosophy: a scientist who sees disease and destruction as tools almost as fascinating as his inventions.
The mastermind behind the SMILE fruits
Queen oversees the industrial production of the artificial Devil Fruits used to create an army of Zoan minions serving Kaido, drawing on research stolen from a scientist named Caesar Clown. This industrialization of science, cold and unconcerned with the consequences, says a great deal about the character's worldview, which is far removed from that of a scientist like Vegapunk, whose creations raise far more nuanced questions.
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One Piece Figurine — Yamato, Kaido's Daughter (Majestic Pose)
34,99 €
Kaido's daughter, who chose to fight her own father alongside the crew during the battle of Onigashima.
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Their decisive battles at Onigashima
King versus Zoro, a duel that leaves its mark
The clash between King and Zoro on the roof of Onigashima remains one of the most intense fights of the entire Wano arc. A long, brutal duel that costs Zoro the sight in one eye and pushes him to completely rethink his fighting style. Our article on Zoro's three swords, Enma, and the path to Mihawk takes a detailed look at the battle's consequences for the character and his quest for the title of world's greatest swordsman. For those still wondering how Zoro lost the use of his eye, our article on the best theories explores every possibility considered by fans. For collectors who want to go further, the Zoro Enma collector statue faithfully recreates the energy effects of his most prized sword.
Queen versus Sanji, technology against willpower
Meanwhile, Queen faces Sanji in a battle where cyborg technology clashes with the crew's cook's sheer determination. It is during this fight that Sanji fully reveals the extent of his flaming legs, continuing the evolution discussed in our article on Sanji, Germa 66, and the origin of the flaming legs.
One Piece Figure — Roronoa Zoro Wano Kuni Style
★★★★★ — The one who defeated King, just as at Onigashima
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Includes slashing effects, in the iconic outfit worn throughout the Wano arc.
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Two characters who have become essential
Since the end of the Wano arc, King and Queen have regularly ranked among fans' favorite antagonists, alongside figures such as Doflamingo and Crocodile. Their design, as polished as their writing, has made them obvious choices for numerous merchandise products and for our guide to the best collectible figures.
Reliving the Wano battle at home
For fans who want to recreate the atmosphere of the Onigashima battle at home, our One Piece Figures collection covers all the arc's major fighters, while our page on One Piece arcs in chronological order puts Wano into context before diving back into the details of this battle. For fans who also enjoy the card game, our One Piece Cards collection offers several expansions focused on this iconic arc.
Understanding the Powers Behind These Two Characters
To learn more about the Devil Fruit and Haki mechanics that run throughout the Wano arc, our Devil Fruit and Haki guide covers the basics needed to fully understand King and Queen's abilities. Our One Piece glossary is also useful for any technical term encountered while reading, and our One Piece quiz lets you test your knowledge of the entire Wano arc. Our gift ideas selection also includes several pieces inspired by this arc, for fans who consider Wano the peak of the series, alongside our broader catalog of One Piece merchandise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about King and Queen.
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