One Piece The Seven Warlords: Here’s all you need to know about warlords in the anime
Netflix's «One Piece» Season 1, although covering only a portion of the vast One Piece anime, managed to lay the groundwork for a rich and expansive world. The live-action series gave a nod to crucial characters and organizations from Eiichiro Oda's manga, notably the Seven Warlords of the Sea, also known as the Shichibukai.
One Piece’s The Seven Warlords of the Sea: An Overview
These elite pirates, known as the Seven Warlords of the Sea, have been integral to maintaining the balance in One Piece's world. However, as the series progresses, their lineup changes, and their relationship with the World Government evolves.
As of the events in Netflix's «One Piece» Season 1, mirroring the manga's East Blue saga, the Seven Warlords of the Sea include:
Dracule Mihawk
Crocodile
Gecko Moria
Boa Hancock
Jinbe
Donquixote Doflamingo
Bartholomew Kuma
What the Seven Warlords Represent
These formidable pirates, despite their danger, are not pursued by the Marines due to an agreement with the World Government. In exchange for working alongside the Marines when needed, their bounties are frozen. This arrangement allows the World Government to harness the power of these feared pirates against those who refuse to play by the rules, such as the Four Emperors.
While the Four Emperors operate independently, the Seven Warlords act as a controlled force, providing a counterbalance to the unpredictable Four Emperors. This dynamic between the Marines, the Seven Warlords, and the Four Emperors maintains equilibrium in One Piece's world.
However, not all pirates respect this arrangement. Some view the Shichibukai as pawns of the World Government. Arlong, for instance, expressed disdain for Jinbe, seeing him as a sellout. This complex relationship
