Jean Ango is a bounty hunter who wants to become famous in the New World. He stands out with his cactus-shaped Mexican hat and a claw attached to one hand. He is feared by pirates, especially those who escaped from prison, and plans to catch Luffy D. Monkey and his crew. Jean Ango is skilled at picking up weapons from the battlefield and can throw them with great force and accuracy. He is known for his loud "Dededede" laugh and his birthday is August 14th. He can't use Haki or Devil Fruit powers, but he is good at using what is around him to fight. Jean Ango knows the secrets about where the LEVEL6 escapees are hiding, making him even more dangerous.
Jean Ango wears a big hat that looks like a cactus, giving him a Mexican style. He wears armor only on his right arm and keeps a large metal claw attached to one hand. His outfit is unique, and he stands out in any crowd because of his funny hat and wild look.
Jean Ango is bold and confident. He likes to brag about his victories, especially about catching prison escapees. He is always quick to use whatever tools or weapons he finds to his advantage. He laughs loudly and doesn't hesitate to provoke others, even strong pirates.
Jean Ango is a well-known bounty hunter in the New World. He made a lot of money by catching criminals who escaped from Impel Down two years ago, earning the hate of many powerful pirates. He cares about his own fame and likes to boast about his achievements. Jean Ango has good information sources and even knows about secret things like the locations of LEVEL6 escapees.
Birthday: August 14
Jean Ango cannot use any type of Haki, and he does not have a Devil Fruit power. Instead, he has a special way of fighting: he picks up weapons dropped by others and uses them to attack. This style is called “Weapon Snatching.” He mostly uses his right arm, which is armored for protection.
Weapon Snatching ("Gihaiou")
His main technique is to throw the weapons he collects at high speed and strength. He can throw so fast and powerfully that the weapons stick deep into the ground or walls. This move, which he calls “Gihaiou,” is how he claims to be a sharpshooter. The name comes from his nickname "the Snatcher"—if read backwards in Japanese it sounds a bit like "Gihaiou.”
- “Dededede!! Thank you, Chinjao! So many good weapons to pick up!!”
- “If you care about your friend, you should be ready to break into a prison! Two years ago, an idiot actually did that!”
- “I heard a rumor, Lucy. About a pirate worth 400 million berries, called Luffy D. Monkey, hiding in this tournament...!!”
The Arena and the Tournament
Jean Ango first appears during the Dressrosa arc at the Corrida Colosseum. He joins the same C Block as Luffy (disguised as 'Lucy'), hoping to win the Mera Mera no Mi fruit.
Collecting Weapons
Even during the heated tournament, Jean Ango focuses on picking up weapons scattered on the arena floor. People in the audience are excited for him, calling him a 'dark horse.' When someone tries to attack him over a grudge from the past, Jean Ango quickly turns the tables with his “Gihaiou” technique.
Discovering Luffy
Jean Ango closes in on Luffy, takes his helmet, and starts to realize who 'Lucy' really is. He soon reveals that he knows Luffy escaped from Impel Down with several other prisoners.
His Ambition
Jean Ango talks openly about taking down all the Level 6 escapees and collecting their bounties. He tells Luffy that he is hunting all escaped criminals, including famous ones like Shiryu, and has found secret information about where they are hiding.
The Final Blunder
When Jean Ango tries to attack Luffy with a weapon he has just grabbed, he accidentally hits Chinjao in the stomach. Chinjao becomes furious and knocks Jean Ango out with a powerful headbutt. After this, Jean Ango's fate is unclear, but it is believed he was turned into a toy like other defeated fighters.
Anime Extras
In the anime, Jean Ango is shown picking up even more weapons and skillfully kicking up a sword with his foot. His "Weapon Snatching" move is much clearer in the animation. He also makes a short appearance in the “Episode of Sabo” TV special.
Jean Ango mostly works alone but seems to have a strong hatred for famous pirates and escaped criminals. He doesn't hesitate to challenge anyone, even if they are stronger than him.
- The real Jean Ango was a French merchant who traded spices between Africa and India.
- He has the same name as this historical person and also got in trouble with the law.
- King Tacos of the Shisha Kingdom dresses a lot like Jean Ango, but it is not clear if they are related.
- He seems to aim for pirates like Buggy, hinting at future events in the story.
- Even though he looks selfish, most of Jean Ango's targets are dangerous criminals, which makes him more like a 'good guy' in the eyes of normal people.
Jean Ango is a character who appeared only in the Dressrosa arc. Some fans wish he would return, since his story and unique style made him interesting.
First Appearance: Chapter 706
Known As: The Snatcher Jean
Birthday: August 14
Specialty: Picking up weapons and throwing them with great skill
Famous Laugh: “Dededede!”
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