Roronoa

Roronoa is a fictional surname in the One Piece manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. It is best known as the family name of Roronoa Zoro, a central character who serves as the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates. In the story, the surname identifies Zoro within the world’s naming conventions and appears in official materials and translations related to the character.

In-universe, Roronoa Zoro is depicted as a skilled swordsman from the East Blue who pursues the goal of becoming the world’s greatest swordsman. He uses the Santoryu, a three-sword fighting style that involves wielding blades simultaneously in each hand and in the mouth. Zoro is characterized by discipline, resilience, and a strong sense of loyalty to his crewmates, frequently placing himself in dangerous situations to protect them. Across multiple arcs, he participates in numerous battles that establish him as one of the series’ strongest combatants and a key figure in the crew’s efforts.