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Alvida (アルビダ Arubida) is a supporting antagonist in the One Piece franchise. She is the former captain of the Alvida Pirates and the current co-leader of the alliance with Buggy the Clown as well as a key member of the Cross Guild. She is also the very first antagonist to appear in the anime adaptation. She was the archenemy of Koby prior to his enlistment in the Marines.
She is voiced by Yōko Matsuoka in Japanese, Alison Lestor in the Odex dub, Kathleen Delaney in the 4Kids dub, and Laurie Steele in the Funimation dub.
Appearance[]
Alvida was originally a tall, extremely obese woman with long, wavy black hair, freckles on her cheeks, and long, red-painted fingernails. Her attire included a white cowboy hat with a large red feather, a red neckerchief, a pink checkered shirt, a blue captain’s jacket, and gray pants. She often wore several rings and carried a flintlock pistol tucked into a purple sash.
After eating the Sube Sube no Mi her body shed all excess fat, giving her a slim, curvy figure with a striking hourglass shape. She kept her signature hat and long hair, but her eyes changed from brown to a darker green. Her outfit became more revealing, often including a bikini-style top, tight capri pants, a pearl necklace, and occasionally a purple coat draped over her shoulders. She typically wears sandals—or later, slick shoes that help her glide using her powers—and her nails are shorter and neatly polished.
Personality[]
Alvida considers herself the most beautiful woman on the sea, even before her transformation, and forces her crew to constantly praise her. Anyone who disagrees is harshly punished, often with her massive iron club. She despises mess and dirt, demanding a spotless ship and absolute obedience from her crew. Koby, for instance, was enslaved and forced to do hard labor under her command. After eating the Sube Sube no Mi, her voice and demeanor soften slightly. Although still vain, she becomes a bit less aggressive, as her newfound beauty now earns her genuine admiration rather than forced flattery.
Biography[]
Alvida is a pirate from the East Blue and the captain of the Alvida Pirates. She first appears as an antagonist in the opening arc of One Piece, known as "Romance Dawn." At that time, she is feared by her crew for her volatile temper and cruelty. She proclaims herself the most beautiful woman on the seas, though in reality, her appearance was far from glamorous. She ruled her ship with an iron fist, demanding constant compliments and forcing the young stowaway Koby into hard labor under threat of punishment.
Her life changes dramatically after encountering Monkey D. Luffy, who boards her ship by chance while looking for food. When Luffy refuses to lie about her appearance, Alvida flies into a rage and attacks him with her massive iron club. Luffy, immune due to his rubber body, defeats her easily with a single punch. This humiliating defeat leads her to disappear from the spotlight for a while. During her absence, she finds and consumes the Sube Sube no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that makes her body incredibly slippery. As a side effect, it removes all fat and blemishes from her body, giving her a stunning new appearance. From then on, she receives sincere compliments for her beauty, feeding her ego even further.
Later, she finds and rescues Buggy the Clown, another pirate previously defeated by Luffy, who had been stranded and separated from his body. Sharing a common enemy, the two form the Buggy & Alvida Alliance to take revenge on Luffy. At this point, Alvida begins to show more strategic thinking and composure, though she remains highly proud. She becomes Buggy’s close ally and appears with him in several arcs, though she rarely engages in direct combat.
During the Impel Down arc, Alvida stays behind while Buggy and others infiltrate the prison to rescue inmates. She is also seen briefly during the Marineford War, standing by Buggy as he unintentionally gains fame and followers. Alvida watches these events unfold with caution, preferring to stay close to opportunity without risking herself unnecessarily.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Sube Sube no Mi (Slip-Slip Fruit): This Paramecia-type Devil Fruit makes Alvida’s skin extremely smooth and slippery, causing all physical attacks—punches, weapons, debris—to slide off her body harmlessly. As a side effect, it also purged her body of fat and blemishes, giving her a slim and beautiful appearance.
- Sube Sube Spur: Using the slipperiness of her body and smooth surfaces, Alvida can “skate” at high speeds barefoot or with special footwear, turning her fruit’s passive ability into a means of quick mobility.
- Iron Club (Kanabō): Her signature weapon is a massive iron mace studded with spikes, capable of smashing multiple Marines or breaking through wooden structures with ease.
- Flintlock Pistol: Alvida also carries at least one firearm, showing good aim, as demonstrated when she fends off threats like giant sea creatures.
- Leadership and Tactics: After her defeat by Luffy, Alvida becomes more cunning. She forges alliances, navigates independently through East Blue, and displays a sharper sense of strategy—balancing her vanity with practicality when needed.
External Links[]
- Alvida on the One Piece Wiki
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