Throughout the course of One Piece's 20+ year history, the story has introduced a wide variety of female characters. Whether it's Nami, Vivi, or Boa Hanco*ck, fans have developed a deep love and admiration for some of the powerful women to grace the screen in One Piece's long adventure.
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Though not every female character is great, One Piece has introduced a ton of women with diverse personalities and interesting skillsets. As the story has gone on, these characters have consistently improved and developed into fan favorites. After two decades of publication, fans still struggle to decide which of these women are the best.
10 Hina Is An Iron-Hearted Beauty
Hina is a Rear Admiral in the marines and peer of Vice Admiral Smoker. Introduced in Episode 127 of the One Piece, Hina has been a character for much One Piece's history. Not much is known about her backstory, but fans love her no-nonsense attitude and domineering approach to leadership.
Hina's stoic personality and beautiful appearance also make her extremely popular with her subordinates in the marines. Additionally, her devil fruit ability to create iron bars and bindings solidify her appeal to a certain obedient demographic.
9 Reiju Vinsmoke Is A Toxic Goddess
Reiju Vinsmoke is the older sister of the Straw Hat chef, Sanji. Fans immediately fell in love with the character's design, from her all pink outfit to the toxic theme present in her genetic powers.
The most attractive aspect to the character, however, is the kindness she demonstrated to Sanji when they were kids despite the toxic family they lived in. Reiju is a truly good person, and that is something extremely appealing to many fans.She certainly appeals to those who want a supportive waifu.
8 Baby 5 Is Eager To Love
Baby 5 was an antagonist during her introduction in the Dressrosa arc. One of the younger members of the Donquixote Family, Baby 5 was a tragic figure masked under the surface of a gag character. Her most iconic character trait was the inability to say no to anyone asking her for a favor.
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While this led to a number of good comedic scenes, the root of this trait is a sad reflection of her childhood abandonment issues. Fans fell in love with Baby 5 for her cute design and eagerness to love.
7 Jewelry Bonney Is A Power Player Worth Admiring
Jewelry Bonney is one of the twelve rookie pirates that make up the Worst Generation, alongside Monkey D. Luffy, Blackbeard, and Trafalgar Law. Jewelry Bonney stood out to fans immediately by being the only woman in this infamous group.
But they began to truly love her when she risked her life to help Zoro during an unexpected encounter with a World Noble. Jewelry Bonney is a mysterious figure in the world of One Piece, with an unrevealed connection to various political groups throughout the world, including the Revolutionary Army.
6 Kiku Is A Legendary Red Scabbard
Kiku is a late addition to the world of One Piece, having been introduced at the beginning of the Wano arc. She grabbed fans' attention by being one of the few women swordsmen in the anime, alongside Tashigi.
Her skills were legendary enough to be one of Kozuki Oden's Nine Red Scabbards. Her talent combined with her kind personality makes her an appealing waifu to many different types of fans. Kiku is also quite confident in her sense of justice, acting quickly to protect friends and children.
5 Boa Hanco*ck Is Everyone's Fantasy
When it comes to fan-favorite waifus, Boa Hanco*ck tends to be near the top of many lists. Boa was introduced as a man-hating Queen who built an island dedicated to a life without men. But when Luffy accidentally found himself on the island, his simple charm led the hardened Queen to fall in love.
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Boa Hanco*ck is a beloved waifu by fans because of the sheer dedication she has shown to Luffy, even going so far as to betray her duties as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and act against the World Government during the Marineford arc.
4 Nami Is A Reliable Constant
Fans of One Piece often criticize the story for its treatment of female characters. While many women in One Piece are powerful figures of authority, it's not uncommon for various arcs to introduce damsels for Luffy to save.
Unlike these princesses, fans love Nami for being a deep and multifaceted character who has massively shaped the Straw Hat crew. While Nami has looked to Luffy for saving once in a while, the story never robs her of her agency and maintains that Nami is a force of power among the world of One Piece.
3 Vivi Was One Piece's First Princess
VIvi is one of the first princesses in the story of One Piece and has made her mark as an honorary member of the Straw Hat crew. Fans fell in love with Vivi over the course of the Alabasta saga and were devastated when she made the choice to leave the crew and stay with her Kingdom.
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Vivi is a character defined by her good nature. All of her journey centers around trying to restore her Kingdom and quell the bloodshed of a misguided war. Fans admire Vivi's dedication to peace and her people.
2 Nico Robin Is Brains And Beauty
Nico Robin is one of the most popular characters in the One Piece fandom. She's a complex figure, having been first introduced as a villain during the Alabasta saga only to become a treasured Straw Hat crewmate immediately afterward.
Fans fell in love with Nico Robin due to her mysterious nature and blunt manner of speaking. She's a character viewers were dying to learn more about and whose backstory massively shaped what fans knew of the history in One Piece. The only thing more attractive than Nico Robin's beauty is her brains.
1 Bell-mere Earned Fan's Love After Making The Ultimate Sacrifice
Bell-mere was a character long dead before fans had ever heard of her. She was the adopted mother of Nami and Nojiko, revealed during the Arlong Park arc. Fans fell in love with Bell-mere for the sacrifices she made for Nami and her sister. Bell-mere may not have the most physically pleasing design, but her personality more than made up for it.
Fans were brought to tears during her flashbacks when it was revealed Bell-mere died to protect her two daughters. How could fans not fall in love after such an intense demonstration of love and protection?
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