When it comes to pirates and anime, One Piece usually comes to mind. With over 900 episodes filled with comedy, adventure, and drama, it’s an amazing show that’s captivated audiences for a very long time. One of the most famous pirates in all of anime is the protagonist, Monkey. D Luffy.
He has many amazing qualities - he’s brave, fearless, and cares deeply about those around him. But he is always getting into trouble, reckless, and lacking in many ways. This is where other anime pirates could give Luffy a run for his money.
10 Jae-Ha Has The Blood Of The Green Dragon Deity Flowing Through His Veins (Yona Of The Dawn)
In Yona of the Dawn, Jae-Ha is one of the four dragon warriors and possesses the blood of the green dragon. With the power and strength in his right leg, he is able to fly and jump long distances. Even though he had a hard upbringing, Jae-Ha is laid back, flamboyant, and an incredibly strong pirate.
In addition to his dragon leg, he also has dragon senses that allow Jae-Ha to determine where his dragon comrades are and their identities. He’s also talented at using small blades as well as swords. With the dragon blood flowing through his veins, he is a formidable opponent.
9 Motochika Chosokabe Is Known As The Demon Of Shikoku For Protecting His Island (Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings)
Motochika Chosokabe is the leader of the Chosokabe Clan in Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, a video gamed turned anime. Motochika would prefer to travel and explore islands for treasure rather than conquer. He is also a pirate captain and the lord of the island, Shikoku. His subordinates love and respect him, and the feeling is mutual.
As he is opposed to conquering, he takes it harshly when someone wants to conquer his island. This is how he came to be known as "The Demon of Shikoku" for his battle prowess and his exceptional use of weapons.
8 Lukkage Is A Feared And Powerful Pirate Queen (Gargantia On The Verdurous Planet)
In Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet (an anime by the creators of Fate/Stay Night), Lukkage is a Pirate Queen who is feared and known to be vicious towards those that would dare to fight against her or oppose her ruling. She's confident, cocky, and believes that she will always win.
Opposing her is something that characters should think twice about because of her skills as a pilot. She pilots a Yunboro called Lobster that has machine guns, heavy armor, and jet-propelled skimmers. She may not be as kind and caring as Luffy, but she’s still formidable.
7 Jinpachi Nezu Is A Free Spirit Who Can Control And Manipulate Lightning (Brave 10)
Jinpachi Nezu is the leader of a pirate crew in Brave 10, an anime about two samurai warriors with supernatural powers. Jinpachi has a very free spirit and doesn’t like to be tied down to any one place or thing, except for his ship. Other than his ship, his interest lies in alcohol and womanizing.
What makes Jinpachi the type of pirate that no one wants to mess with is his ability to control lightning. It’s powerful and he can call it down with ease. He is also so strong that he can block an opponent with one hand.
6 Cicinho Is A Sky Pirate Who Is Kind And Caring But Can Be Fierce And Cruel (Galilei Donna)
Cicinho is a sky pirate and the leader of the Black Ganymede. He’s charismatic, intelligent, and physically strong. Even though he and his troupe are constantly being chased by the police force, they are a decent group. Cicinho is even known to be kindhearted and caring, but he loves food and women a little too much.
This is made clear when it becomes known that the people in his pirate crew are kids that he rescued from an orphanage. However, he can be cruel and fierce when facing an opponent.
5 Coud Van Giruet Is A Terrible Pilot, But He’s Kind And Fierce (Elemental Gelade)
Coud Van Giruet is the main protagonist of Elemental Gelade and a young member of the Red Lynx sky pirates. Even though he’s a pirate, he’s kindhearted and hates to see the weak, poor, and young being abused.
He sees Edel Raid as more than just a weapon and tries to treat everyone with respect. His fellow pirates also fear him when he takes control of the ship because he’s a terrible pilot. In spite of his shortcomings, he is a talented fighter and quite a fierce opponent.
4 Kanara Azekura Wields A Blade That's Also A Suit Of Armor (Katanagatari)
Kanara Azekura is a large pirate who is the wielder of a Deviant Blade that's also a suit of armor. He also rules over a small port town and has a dark past. Yet, he’s kind, loud, confident, and cocky - which is why he likes to taunt and tease his opponents during a fight. His suit of armor is more than just for defense.
He is a superior swordsman and with the use of his ultimate technique. Small blades cover the Yoroi, and it allows for him to cut people by ramming into them. He truly is an opponent that no one wants to face.
3 Gram River May Be Reckless, But He’s A Skilled Fighter Who Prefers Peace (Mars Daybreak)
Gram River is the main protagonist in Mars Daybreak and lives on the ship Adena, which also doubles as a city. Similar to Luffy, he’s reckless and sees the bright side of a situation, even when there doesn’t seem to be one.
He’s agile, athletic, and isn’t the type of person that you’d want to get into a fight with. Despite this, he’s very laid back, prefers peace, and enjoys spending his time cooking. But because of who he is and the types of jobs he has done in his past, he’s a competent pilot and a skilled fighter.
2 Toraji Shiba Is Flamboyant, Over-The-Top, And Wears An Actual Pirate Outfit (Innocent Venus)
Toraji Shiba was one of the supporting characters in Innocent Venus. He’s flashy, boisterous, and over the top. He is also the leader of the pirates and captain of the Ishin. Unlike most pirates in anime, Toraji wears traditional pirate attire and wears it with fair.
He also wears a kimono, except that it’s tied incorrectly. But underneath all of the flair and over-the-top fashion, he is a deadly fighter and someone that no one wants as an enemy.
1 Liliana Was Resurrected And Now Controls A Flying Ship And A Phantom Army (Queen’s Blade)
In Queen's Blade (a tournament anime that determines the most beautiful and powerful Queen), Liliana is a pirate captain with an infamous reputation. She's laid waste to many ships, has been chased by both the authorities and other pirates, and met her death by taking on a Kraken and losing.
However, thanks to the Swamp Witch, she was resurrected to fight for her. She's strong, an exceptional swordswoman, and fierce. With a flying ship and a phantom army under her control, she’s someone anyone would think twice about going up against.