Tashigi

Captain Tashigi is a dedicated Marine officer serving under Vice Admiral Smoker at the G-5 base. She initially appeared as a Master Chief Petty Officer in Loguetown but earned a promotion to Ensign after her actions during the Arabasta events. During the timeskip, she was further promoted to Captain. Tashigi's journey with the Straw Hat crew has been intriguing. While she could be seen as a supporting antagonist during the Loguetown Arc, she later joined forces with the Straw Hats, working alongside Smoker during the end of the Arabasta Saga and the Punk Hazard Arc.

In battles, Tashigi relies on her exceptional speed and agility. Her determination to grow stronger since the Arabasta arc has paid off, as she displayed considerable strength, deflecting a cannonball with her sword, Shigure, after the timeskip. Her improved speed allows her to reach impressive heights and employ the Rokushiki Soru technique for instantaneous movement. Tashigi's pain tolerance is remarkable, as she endured Monet's violent frostbite on her shoulder. She excels in swordsmanship, particularly the Gentle Blade style, effortlessly taking down multiple opponents. Her extensive knowledge of swords, evident in the Loguetown sword shop, showcases her expertise in this field. Notably, Tashigi wields her sword ambidextrously, showing her skill in drawing and using it comfortably with either hand. Her personal katana, the Meito Shigure, is a testament to her prowess. After convincing the Punk Hazard children to take their medicine and return to their normal sizes, Tashigi joined forces with SWORD and Vice Admiral Garp to rescue Koby from Blackbeard at Hachinosu. Her sense of duty and valuing her fellow officers underline her commitment to her Marine duties.

Trivia

• In the 6th Japanese fan poll, Tashigi was ranked as the 33rd most popular character, sharing the spot with Smoker.
• In Japan, the act of taking another's sword is seen as a strong statement that implies the wielder was not worthy of the blade, and Tashigi is doing this by taking the blades from criminals.
• Tashigi and Kuina both share a voice actress in all three English dubs.
• So far, Yamaoroshi and Kashu are the only swords known to have been taken from their previous owners by Tashigi.
• Tashigi was the second female Marine shown in the series, with the retired and deceased Bell-mère being the first.
• Along with Smoker, Tashigi has appeared in more sagas than any other characters outside the Straw Hat Pirates, currently appearing in all except the Sky Island, Whole Cake Island, and Wano Country Saga.
• In One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Tashigi's taunt action allows her to remove or put on her glasses. When her glasses are off, the screen becomes blurry with a heavy depth of field effect.
• It is unknown whether if this is a mistake or not, as Tashigi was supposed to be a Warrant Officer after the Arabasta Arc instead of being Ensign in the Marine Ranks itself. In the anime, it is said that Tashigi was promoted by one rank, the same as Smoker. However, Tashigi presumably received a two-rank promotion after that incident, from Master Chief Petty Officer to Ensign.
• Tashigi's favorite food is hot coffee.