Bubblegum

Bubblegum

Bubblegum is a member of the Kid Pirates.

Appearance

Bubblegum is a tall, lanky man who wears eyeliner, dark lipstick, with hair growing from the sides of his head in a zigzag pattern. He wears a small, spiked helmet, a long-sleeved, light-colored shirt, a chain belt and a necklace.

Personality

Not much is known about Bubblegum’s personality yet. He is, however, loyal to Killer. Alongside his vice captain, he is able to display an expressive admiration for General Franky, partaking in the gag that many male characters have done so far when they see robots. He is even seen sharing anticipation with Bepo when the latter expresses excitement over the possibility of Law’s bounty increasing.

Abilities and Powers

Bubblegum wields a saber for combat, but has not been seen using it.

History

Wano Country Saga

Wano Country Arc

Bubblegum, along with UK and Pomp, witnessed the fight between Killer and Basil Hawkins and was confused about Killer’s unwillingness to attack Hawkins. He later cheered on for Killer once he managed to defeat Hawkins.

Later, once Kaidou’s castle was engulfed in flames, UK, Pomp and Bubblegum carried Killer around against the latter’s wishes, but were suddenly cornered by the fire. However, they were saved by the water current generated by Raizo and Jinbe’s efforts, which doused the blaze in their way.

Seven days after the raid on Onigashima, Bubblegum was alongside his crew mates at Tokage Port.

Final Saga

Egghead Arc

The Kid Pirates sailed to Elbaf and attacked the captains allied with the Red Hair Pirates, drawing out the Red Hair Pirates themselves and the Giant Warrior Pirates. Shanks himself quickly defeated Eustass Kid and Killer in a single attack, and the resulting explosion and Haki burst knocked back Bubblegum and others. Dorry and Brogy then split the Victoria Punk in half, sinking the Kid Pirates.

Trivia

  • Bubblegum’s name likely refers to Bubblegum music, which is said to have been one of the influences for punk rock and several other music genres, thus fitting his crew’s theme.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 101 Chapter 1024 (p. 9, 16-17) and Episode 1054.
  2. SBS One Piece Manga — Vol. 102 (p. 134), Bubblegum’s name is revealed.
  3. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 104 Chapter 1052 and Episode 1079.
  4. One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 103 Chapter 1046 and Episode 1073.
  5. One Piece Manga — Vol. 106 Chapter 1071 (p. 15).
  6. One Piece Manga — Vol. 106 Chapter 1076 (p. 15-17).
  7. One Piece Manga — Vol. 107 Chapter 1079 (p. 8-15).

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