Monkey D. Garp (2023 TV Series)

:NOTE: This article is about the incarnation of Monkey D. Garp from the 2023 television series. The mainstream version can be found here.
Monkey D. Garp is the overarching antagonist of the first season of . He is the Vice Admiral of the Marines and is also responsible for training the new recruits into becoming capable Marines, as well as Luffy's grandfather. After hearing Luffy's exploits across the East Blue, Garp decided to confront him to test his resolve.
He is portrayed by Vincent Regan.
== Appearance ==
Garp is a rugged Marine with his old age and the stress from years of service clearly visible. He is always seen wearing a Marine uniform with the cape of the Vice Admiral.
== Biography ==
Garp is introduced 22 years before the start of the present timeline of the show, much earlier than his manga counterpart. He is seen escorting Gold Roger and asks him whether the infamy he gained was worth it as he is getting executed. Roger laughed genially and told him to wait, as Garp stands horrified when Roger starts the Great Era of Piracy by proclaiming that the One Piece is out there.
Several years later, Garp's grandson Luffy is born. Despite his intent to turn him into a Marine, Luffy resisted him at every turn and decided to become a Pirate. Garp gave him his harsh training to test his resolve, which Luffy succeeded.
In the present day, Garp is re-introduced while listening about the Straw Hats' attack on the base of Axe Hand Morgan.
== Personality ==
== Powers and Abilities ==
* Superhuman strength: Due to his decades of training, Garp possesses physical skills far surpassing his own grandson Luffy, even beating him in a fight after the Straw Hats beat the Arlong Pirates. 
* Leadership: Garp is very highly regarded by his subordinates, inspiring loyalty. Due to this, he is in reckoning to be the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, should he choose to accept it.
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