Monkey D. Luffy

## Shonen Hero

* Extraordinary stretching powers
* Absolute flexibility

Superhuman condition

* Strength
* Endurance
* Durability
* Speed
* Reflexes
* Electrical resistance
* Stamina
* Agility
* Advanced healing factor
* Ability to turn surroundings into rubber

Immunity to poisons
Singing

**Monkey D. Luffy** is the main protagonist of *One Piece*.

He is voiced by Urara Takano and Mayumi Tanaka in the Japanese version of the anime, and by Erica Schroeder, Chuck Powers and Colleen Clinkenbeard in the various English dubs. He is portrayed by Iñaki Godoy in the live action version.

## What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

* **Heroic/Honorable**: Luffy has saved many countries throughout the series and he never kills his enemies.
* **Courageous/Reckless**: Luffy rarely shows any sign of fear during battle and is willing to risk his life to save others.
* **Energetic**: Befitting of his rubbery powers, Luffy is very energetic to the point of being hyperactive.
* **Stubborn**: Luffy rarely listens to what his crew members say about the dangers that they encounter and decides to go through the risks regardless of the warnings.
* **Pursues a Big-End Goal**: Luffy wants to be the Pirate King to be the freest man and create a world where his friends can eat as much as they want.
* **Hard-Working**: Throughout the series, Luffy trains his abilities to become a capable pirate and even took two years off to train with using his Haki.
* **Unintelligent**: Luffy is less knowledgeable about the world than the rest of his crew and tends to be naive, childish and impulsive.
* **Optimistic**: Regardless of his hardships, Luffy sees the positive in any situation and continues to keep pushing forward.
* **Believes in the Power of Friendship**: Luffy deeply values the friendships he has made throughout his journey and has the charisma to turn his enemies into his allies.
* **Oblivious to Love**: Luffy was unaware of Hancock's crush on him for some time.
* **Possesses Plot Armor**: Luffy has survived many injuries and being drowned due to his inability to swim as a result of eating the Gum-Gum Fruit.
* **Spiky Hair**: Luffy has a messy, spiky black hair.
* **Short-Tempered**: Though he is usually friendly and easygoing, Luffy can sometimes lose his temper, especially when someone hurts his friends or stealing/damaging his hat.
* **Has Rivals/Mentors**: Luffy rivals with Law and Kid and is solely guided by Rayleigh, who taught him how to use Haki.
* **Big Eater/Drinker**: Due to his rubbery body, Luffy has been shown to be eating and drinking large amounts of food and drinks, with meat being his exclusive favorite food.
* **Has an Idol**: Luffy looks up to Shanks and wants to surpass him as the Pirate King.
* **Rebellious**: Being a pirate, Luffy has no issue with challenging authority and generally prefers to be driven by his own morals.

## External Links

* Monkey D. Luffy on the *One Piece* Wiki
* Monkey D. Luffy on the Heroes Wiki
* Monkey D. Luffy on the Inconsistently Admirable Wiki
* Monkey D. Luffy on the Love Exalted Wiki
* Monkey D. Luffy on the Excellent Eejit Wiki
* Monkey D. Luffy on the The Ultimate Good Wiki

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