From the infamous Captain Blackbeard to The Pirates of the Caribbean's Captain Jack Sparrow, every good captain has an equally amazing crew and pirates in anime are no exception. From their skills in acquiring treasure to their intimidating fighting expertise when facing an enemy, pirate captains and their crews are not forces to be reckoned with.
Anime is filled with amazing pirate crews, from some of the most unsavory characters to comedic seafarers craving adventure. Fans better watch out, or they might find themselves walking the plank of these pirate crews.
10 The Straw Hats Work For The Future King Of Pirates (One Piece)
As the crew of the future King of the Pirates, it's no surprise that the Straw Hats are an intimidating and impressive bunch. Each and every member of the crew has their own special skills and talents that make them unstoppable. It also helps that every member of the crew has their own brand of uniqueness, too.
With Luffy's obsession for meat and Nami's ability to extort money out of the stingiest souls, this crew is one of the best — not only in terms of strength but also in their ability to win over the heart of any anime fan.
9 Elsie Crimson & Her Crew Of Space Pirates (Edens Zero)
With an intimidating reputation that matches her skull mask, Elsie Crimson is not a woman anyone in the Sakura Cosmos wants to face. An enemy of the Interstellar Union Army, Elsie is considered a dangerous criminal. However, there is more to her and her crew than meets the eye.
Despite her initial threat against Shiki and his friends, Elsie proves to be an ally for the Edens Zero and a tentative friend of Shiki's. Captain Elsie Crimson may be a pirate, but her good heart hints that she may be more than just a rapscallion.
8 A Princess & Her Warrior Pirate Crew (Fena: Pirate Princess)
Tied to a mysterious treasure that dangerous powers want to get their hands on, princess Fena finds herself in the company of the Samurai Seven. Tasked with discovering the true meaning of the word "Eden," Fena starts off on a journey on the high seas with the Samurai Seven as members of her crew.
With adventure straight ahead and danger lurking around every corner, Fena and her crew definitely have their hands full on their quest to find "Eden." Thankfully, rogue pirates and the Royal Navy aren't enough to take down their crew.
7 The Treacherous Talons Of The Sea (Snow White With The Red Hair)
Known to be lawless criminals terrorizing the shores of the country Tanbarun, Umiheibi and her crew are dangerous foes. The crew of The Sea's Talon has a lust for money and treasure. They'll do anything, including pillaging and kidnapping people with beautiful appearances or special talents to sell to the highest bidder.
This pirate crew is one of the lowest of the low and one of the most ruthless, filled with talented fighters lacking any sort of conscience. A true terrifying pirate crew indeed.
6 Pirate Queen Yukkage & Her Crew (Gargantia On The Verdurous Planet)
On an Earth where the ocean covers almost the entirety of the planet, pirates can be found on the open seas. Unlike the rest of human society who scavenge for themselves and their own fleets, pirates prefer to raid other scavenger fleets and steal their resources for themselves.
Pirate Queen Yukkage and her crew are the most dangerous pirate groups on the ocean. A talented Yunboro pilot, Yukkage is a terrifying force to be reckoned with on the water. Thankfully, she is also a powerful ally to have as well, if the situation ever arises.
5 The Pirate Protectors of Awa (Yona Of The Dawn)
Lead by the matriarch Gi-Gan, this pirate group is out of the ordinary. Instead of raiders and swindlers, these pirates fight to save the port of Awa from corruption. When Yan Kum-Ji rose to power as the feudal lord, the port city of Awa had become a hotbed for the slave trade with a neighboring kingdom.
Gi-Gan and her crew formed in retaliation to Yan Kum-Ji's depraved plans and would attack and raid his ships in order to save their passengers. This rag-tag group may have turned to piracy in order to protect their home, but they are a vile group of scoundrels when faced against Yan Kum-Ji.
4 Marika & The Crew Of Bentenmaru (Bodacious Space Pirates)
In Bodacious Space Pirates, high schooler Marika Kato suddenly finds herself the captain of the Bentenmaru when her father who she's never met passed away. Already juggling both her school life and her part-time job, Mariko must also captain the crew of the Bentenmaru as they take on various jobs and opposing pirate groups.
Despite their colorful personalities, the crew of the Bentenmaru has Marika's back as she takes on the responsibility of captain and begins her own journey as one of the best space pirates in history.
3 The Crew Of The Aurora (Mars Daybreak)
In a futuristic world where humans live on Mars and are struggling with the planet's depleted resources, evil pirates are stealing the limited resources available for themselves. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gram finds himself amongst the crew of the Aurora.
However, despite what the government says, Gram finds that this pirate crew isn't as horrible as he thought. Dedicated to stealing from the military and redistributing the goods to the populace who need them, the crew of the Aurora are a group of honorable rapscallions.
2 Mister & The Crew Of The Coyote (Coyote Ragtime Show)
The pirate crew of the Coyote are an eccentric group of criminals who are known for pulling off the most mind-boggling of schemes. Now, they're after the ten billion space dollar treasure left by the Pirate King Bruce.
Mister, Franca, and his crew will do whatever they can to obtain it before anyone else, especially the head of the Criminal Guild. However, despite their criminal acts, Mister and his crew will value their friends and family above any treasure, no matter how out of character that may seem.
1 Eira & Her Crew (Ellcia)
In a world filled with magic and technology, King Nabuso conquered the continent of Hulk. The only thing that can stop him is the Legendary Ship of God which is sought by his daughter. Determined to defeat her father, Princess Crystal will do anything to obtain the ship but finds a group of pirates standing in her way.
Although they may be small and a rag-tag group, the crew led by Eira are a force to be reckoned with. Now entangled with the prophecy and the mystical powers of the Legendary Ship of God, Eira and her crew will do what they can to protect the citizens of Hulk. Instead of Princess Crystal, fans will find themselves rooting for this misfit group of pirates.