Jozu November 11th[5][6] An experienced veteran, he has been part of the Whitebeard Pirates for at least three decades, from the times of Gold Roger. Jozu was voiced by Takashi Nagasako in the original Japanese version of the anime, and Matt Thurston in the Funimation English dub version of the anime. A fan asked Oda if Jozu's penis is a diamond, and Oda responded that it is. Jozu was one of the crew members who protested to Ace leaving the ship and going after Teach, but this was in vain. [4], Thirty years ago, Jozu was among the Whitebeard Pirates when they arrived for the first time at Wano Country. Enemies "Jozu" has been featured, meaning it was chosen as an article of interest. His favorite food is flying fish Chazuke. He is loyal to Whitebeard and his crew, having protected them in at least three instances. Do-Gooder His favorite food is flying fish Chazuke. Around his waist there is a big, elaborated golden belt, worn over what looks like a green skirt similar to the ones worn by Aztecs, with golden decorations near the edge. Anime Goals When he was young, he showed a playful side when h… His hair was still in balls on top of his head, but he had less of it. [9] Combat-wise, Jozu proved himself one of the most formidable, esteemed men of his crew, able to fight and hold his own against Warlords of the Sea and Marine Admirals alike. Jozu is a gruff, fairly quiet individual who tends to point out information to his crewmates. Birthday: Occupations: He had stubby little legs, and and sported large black overalls, with round buttons. "Diamond" Jozu (ダイヤモンド・ジョズ, Daiyamondo Jozu? Whitebeard Pirates (adoptive) In his first appearance in the anime, it was not known yet that he would later be revealed as a commander, and as such, he had a generic and vastly different appearance than he does now. Whitebeard Pirates[2] "Diamond" Jozu[3][8] is the 3rd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. When Dracule Mihawk, the greatest swordsman in the world, sent the strongest slash in the world towards the Moby Dick and Whitebeard, Jozu intercepted the attack, and was able to effectively stop it in its tracks by becoming diamond. )[3] [2] He is one of the most prominent members of his crew. This Article Contains Spoilers - Kira Kira no Mi Jozu possesses outstandingly superhuman brawn, with his arm, grip, and lifting strength demonstrated when he tore a massive chunk out of a thick, sea-covering sheet of ice — akin to an iceberg several hundred times his own size, dwarfing even giants — picked it up and hurled it back over his head a significant distance. Though he was incapacitated, he survived.[15]. Jozu (ジョズ) is the Whitebeard Pirates' 3rd division commander. Also known as "Diamond Jozu." Type of Hero Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [16] Shortly afterwards, he destroyed a section of ice, picked up an enormous iceberg, and hurled it at the Marineford giants, but this was in turn nullified by Akainu's magma Devil Fruit powers. Takashi Nagasako As 3rd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Jozu held authority over all crew members ranked lower than commander. The dark armor he wears and his hair style are very similar to that of an Aztec warrior, with red-bolted darl shoulder pads (the bolts were later changed to gray). Debut: The cuirass' color was later changed to a rusty red color. The crew then clashed with the Roger Pirates for three days and three nights before the skirmish ultimately became a gift exchange. Jozu ate from the Kira Kira no Mi, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that allows him to transform any part of his body into diamond, earning him the nickname "Diamond Jozu". Afterwards, the Whitebeard Pirates parted ways with Oden and his family.[24]. First Appearance: Chapter 234; Episode 151 As the commander of the 3rd division of the Whitebeard Pirates, Jozu has authority over the lower-ranking subordinates. Jozu was seen alongside all of the other Whitebeard Pirates at Ace and Whitebeard's funeral on an island in the New World. Jozu was also seen when Whitebeard declared Fish-Man Island his territory.[25]. Jozu first appeared as a background character when Rockstar was delivering a letter from Shanks to Whitebeard. Blood Type: Unknown[7] [14] Later, Jozu was completely frozen solid by Aokiji, losing an arm in the process. In the anime he was forced back and then deflected it into the sky. He has been shown as unrelenting to his enemies as he had no qualms in attempting to strike Crocodile a second time immediately after a first hit. One Piece Oden kept asking to join the crew, but he was turned down. Affiliations: 3rd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. Jozu's second color scheme and appearance in the anime. Status: As they were leaving, the crew was surprised when Oden wrapped a chain around the Moby Dick's mast and got dragged with the ship. Meaning: 40 (debut)42 (after timeskip)[4] [4][10][11], Jozu further has great endurance, shown when he took, point-blank while not in diamond mode, a sandstorm released by Crocodile (though one more meant to get him and Doflamingo out of Crocodile's way rather than as an actual attack) and emerged unscathed despite being positioned at the eye of the storm. Romanized Name: Prior to the correction, this led many people to believe that Jozu's Devil Fruit was a Logia-type, since his arm was still attached to the rest of his body. Japanese VA: As a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, he saw Edward Newgate as his father, and Newgate saw Jozu as his son, like all of his crew members. Sparkle When Jozu witnessed Marco getting struck by Kizaru's lasers, he called out Marco's name; Aokiji then took advantage of Jozu's distraction and froze over his arm. After the murder of Thatch at the hands of Marshall D. Teach, Portgas D. Ace decided to search for Blackbeard and make him pay for what he did. Soon afterward, he was shown entirely frozen falling to the ground. However, this loyalty can be taken advantage of, as Aokiji freezes him the moment he was distracted by Marco being injured by Kizaru. After they lost the war, Marco disbanded the crew, and all of the members went into hiding. Moments before he was able to land a second blow on Crocodile, Donquixote Doflamingo, who had jumped on Jozu's back, stopped him in his tracks with his puppeteer power, and asked Crocodile if the two could team up.[10]. [4] In the present day his speed, coupled with his strength and Haki, makes Jozu (especially when in diamond mode) particularly dangerous against Logia users normally used to simply let blows pass through them harmlessly and reform; when he tackled Crocodile, the former Warlord commented on both the great speed and force of the attack that had hit and left him little time to recover. Friends/Allies [21] After Izo was pulled up onboard, Oden accepted Whitebeard's challenge of holding onto the chain for three days before he could be accepted into the crew. Jozu showed up at Marineford with the rest of the Whitebeard Pirates and their subordinate crews from the New World, in order to save Ace from execution. Jozu attempted to assist his friend Marco, but one of his arms was frozen and broken off by Aokiji. When Admiral Aokiji attempted to halt Whitebeard's advance, Jozu intervened in the battle and smashed Aokiji into pieces, telling his captain to press on. Pirate; 3rd Division Commander[2] Official English Name: He was one of the few men … Jozu with most of his body covered in diamonds. They went into hiding and have not been seen since their defeat.[27]. 503 cm (16'6")[4] [10][11] A powerful hand-to-hand combatant, Jozu has a penchant for wrestling-style moves such as tackles and suplexes. [4], Jozu is also shown to be strong-willed, remaining unfazed by a powerful Haoshoku Haki blast released by the Emperor Shanks.[12]. Jozu shown with his right arm missing after the Marineford war. He was one of the most skilled and powerful members of the crew; in terms of physical strength and over all power, it's believed that he was at least number 4 in terms of power scaling, behind Whitebeard, Ace, and Marco, or possibly number 3, as Marco isn't known for his fighting abilities. Jozu is a gruff, fairly quiet individual who tends to point out information to his crewmates. [13], Belied by his massive frame, Jozu's speed and agility are incredible as well, on par with his brute strength. Haki Diamond Devil Fruit His legs are relatively thin in comparison to his muscular arms. If you do not wish to know vital information on plot / character elements in a story, you may not wish to read beyond this warning: We hold no responsibility for any negative effects these facts may have on your enjoyment of said media should you continue. He was forced to steal to survive and was never caught due to his agility. As a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, he saw Edward Newgate as his father, and Newgate saw Jozu as his son, like all of his crew members. Age: the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates fought against the Blackbeard Pirates but ultimately lost, The Stories of the Self-Proclaimed Straw Hat Grand Fleet, https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Jozu?oldid=1753827, Whitebeard Pirates and their subordinate crews vs. the, After the war, Jozu appeared with his arm still intact in.