“ | I performed many operations for money, but more and more patients whom I didn't want to see came to see me. [...] It only causes trouble, so much trouble! I could save the lives of those that other moronic doctors couldn't. Don't you understand the agony of a prodigy?! | „ |
~ Hogback explains the "agony" of his past profession to Chopper. |
“ | I got on that ship on one condition... with that miraculous ability, he must bring Cindry back to life! By stealing her corpse, I easily obtained an obedient actress Cindry. I didn't care for the character of the girl who had rejected me! If only I had that beauty...! | „ |
~ Hogback explains why he had Cindry reanimated. |
Dr. Hogback is a skilled surgeon who entered the employment of Gecko Moria, assisting him in creating his undead army. He was one of the major antagonists of the Thriller Bark Arc and one of the Mysterious Four.
He is voiced by Hiroshi Iwasaki in the Japanese version of the anime, and by Marcus D. Stimac in the English version of the anime.
Appearance[]
Despite having a round chest, Hogback has very thin arms and legs. His slightly elongated nose resembles a beak or a knife, and it has exceptionally long and pointed fangs and ears. His face has a semicircular scar that runs over his eyes and connects the corners of his mouth, usually smiles widely, and he wears his sleek black hair back. On the left side of his neck is a black tattoo consisting of two slashes connected with two swirls side by side on his shoulder. Hogback wears a fishnet vest, purple leather pants, a thick black tie, and a pair of purple gloves that hide his long clawed fingers. He also wears a white surgical mask under his chin, a pair of very small black gold-framed sunglasses, a purple cape with black feathers inside and a pair of purple high-heeled boots..
Personality[]
Hogback is an arrogant man who mostly cared for his scientific advancement and knowledge. To the public, Hogback is seen as a hero who saved many lives but he actually cares about gaining power. Hogback was very interested in the arts of immortality and how to overcome death by using his master's, powers of taking one's shadow and placing it into inanimate bodies to bring it to life. Like Absalom and Perona, Hogback really cares for his master, Gecko Moria, and his goal to becoming the Pirate King.
He used to also like a famous stage actress called Victoria Cindry. When she died in an accident, Hogback decides to use Moria's power to revive her after stealing her corpse. He felt this was a way to stay with the one he truly loved. However, Hogback was shown to be abusive to her at times.
Abilities[]
Unlike any member of the Mysterious Four, Hogback has no actually powers. Despite not being a fighter for the Mysterious Four, Hogback has shown to be a genius who knows a lot about the human anatomy and the anatomy of other animal species as well. He helps Moriah create his zombie crew by stitching together many pieces from many bodies to create a movable body. He also helped modify Absalom's appearance and improve upon his physical abilities, prowess, and sensory.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- It is currently unknown how Hogback gained the stitches on his face.
External Links[]
- Hogback on the One Piece Wiki
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