One Piece: 8 Characters Who Stir Strong Reactions – For All the Right (and Wrong) Reasons

Eiichiro Oda has created a vast universe of characters in One Piece that we may admire, weep over, and yes, even hate. However, even the most despised characters have a function. They put our protagonists to the test, agitate the plot, and occasionally even cause us to doubt our own morality.

That is the reason One Piece is so well-known. The “bad guys” frequently have nuanced, multifaceted objectives, and the “villains” aren’t always wicked for the sake of being awful. However, there are other characters that simply irritate you, and fans love to dislike them for it. Here, we rank 8 of the most hated characters in the One Piece universe — not just by how much they infuriate fans, but by how much impact they’ve had on the story and the emotional journey of the series.

Spandam: The Cowardly Master of Puppetry

Spandam has angered fans more than few other characters. Spandam was the cunning and power-hungry leader of CP9 during the Enies Lobby arc, and his cruelty was the only thing that could match his cowardice.

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Although he lacked strength, intelligence, or strategic acumen, his unbridled ambition and complete lack of compassion for Nico Robin made him an utterly reprehensible person. His place on the list was cemented when he famously authorised the Buster Call, endangering the lives of numerous others. Why he is hated by fans: ruthless, abusive, and in charge of one of the series’ most poignant storylines.
Why he is important He caused one of the Straw Hats’ most valiant rescues and tested Robin’s emotional limitations.

The oppressive tyrant of the East Blue, Arlong

One of the first really vile antagonists we saw in One Piece was Arlong. He was an early representation of the evil the world could give because of his violent occupation of Nami’s hometown and the psychological abuse he inflicted on her. However, he was more than just a despot. Arlong exposed the audience to the racial tensions that existed between humans and fishmen, a concept that would reappear in following major arcs.Why he is hated by fans: cruel to Nami, unrepentant, and a symbol of racist, oppressive philosophy.
Why he matters: His loss demonstrated Luffy’s steadfast devotion and was a significant emotional turning point for Nami.

Wapol: The King of Greed and Gluttony

Despite being one of One Piece’s most comical antagonists, Wapol was a serious one. Wapol, the egotistical ruler of Drum Island, banished the adored Doctor Hiriluk, hoarded medical supplies, and transformed his realm into a place of misery. Wapol is especially despised because of his inflated ego and total lack of empathy, not because of his strength or guile. Why he is hated by fans: cruel king who behaved like a pampered child and exiled physicians.
Why he is important His storyline gave us Tony Tony Chopper and one of the most devastating flashbacks in the series.

The Face of Blind Hatred: Hody Jones

Hody Jones took Arlong’s worldview and turned the volume up to 11 — and not in a good way. Hody’s contempt for others was fuelled by propaganda and inherited animosity rather than by experience or injustice. He was challenging to watch because of his radicalism, which made him a terrible mirror of extremism in the real world, but he was also highly relevant. Why he is hated by fans: Racist, violent, and dangerously misled.
Why he is important symbolised the idea that hatred is taught rather than innate and provided Fish-Man Island with a much-needed wake-up call.

The Extremist Marine, often known as Sakazuki or Akainu

It would be impossible to discuss detestable One Piece characters without bringing up Akainu. Sakazuki, the man who killed Portgas D. Ace in front of Luffy, who stands for uncompromising justice devoid of any human element, is icy, merciless, and ferociously devoted to his mission. The majority of fans consider him to be one of the most unlikeable characters in the series, especially after Marineford, despite the fact that some respect his strength.