10 One Piece Characters Who Had the Worst Luck

10. Usopp

Usopp shows us what it’s like to survive on courage and sheer luck in a crew full of superhuman monsters. Every time danger shows up, he’s the one who takes the brunt of the chaos. Whether it’s comedic misfortune or situations way above his power level, we always find ourselves rooting for him because he represents the everyday struggle in a world of giants.

9. Kin’emon

Kin’emon’s journey has been filled with bizarre misfortune. From being sliced into separate body parts scattered across islands to facing embarrassing interactions with people like Nico Robin, he stays stuck in a cycle of awkwardness and danger. His bad luck adds a surprising mix of humor and heartbreak to Wano’s story.

8. Portgas D. Ace

Ace’s life was full of small victories overshadowed by devastating luck. His hunt for Blackbeard backfired, leading to his capture and the Marineford War. We all remember the moment his sacrifice saved Luffy, and how that tragic ending marked one of the saddest moments in modern anime.

7. Brook

Brook’s luck is something we all feel deeply. He lost his entire crew, died, revived, and then spent 50 long years alone on a ghost ship. Even worse, his soul took almost a year just to find his body again. His cheerful attitude makes us forget just how heartbreaking his past truly is.

6. Eustass Kid

Kid is basically a magnet for disaster. Losing an arm, forming alliances that fell apart instantly, and taking on Yonko back-to-back; it’s like the New World never gave him a break. Every time we thought things would finally go well for him, another crushing defeat proved us wrong.

5. Sanji Vinsmoke

Sanji’s life has been one unlucky turn after another. From a cruel family that treated him like nothing to the emotional burden he carries as someone who can’t hit women, his battles are often harder than they look. Even in fights, his moral code puts him at a disadvantage, and we’ve all watched his romantic efforts crash and burn in ways that make us laugh and hurt at the same time.

4. Trafalgar Law

Law’s past is stacked with heartbreak. He lost his hometown, his family, and his childhood friends, all thanks to the White Monster Disease. Joining Doflamingo’s crew only added more pain, especially after losing Corazon, the one person who gave him hope. His story always reminds us how much resilience one person can hold in the face of endless bad luck.

3. Nico Robin

Robin’s entire childhood was shaped by tragedy that none of us could ever imagine. Losing her home, being blamed for Ohara’s destruction, and spending her life hunted by the World Government created a cycle of betrayal that followed her for years. When she finally found friends who accepted her, it felt like a win we all shared.

2. Kyros

When we talk about characters with painfully unfair lives, Kyros immediately comes to mind. He built a life full of respect, love, and family, only for Doflamingo to tear all of it apart. Becoming a toy soldier was a fate none of us would wish on anyone. He was completely forgotten, even by his own wife and daughter, and had to watch tragedy unfold without being able to speak, touch, or even cry. That’s the kind of luck that shakes all of us.

1. Bartholomew Kuma

Kuma’s story hits hard because it shows how far someone will go for the people they love. He exchanged his body, mind, and freedom to protect his daughter, Bonney. We watched him go from king and revolutionary to a mindless slave under the Celestial Dragons. His life reminds us how cruel the world of One Piece can be when someone’s sacrifices go unseen.