Hatchan

Hatchan, nicknamed "Hachi" (ハチ Hachi) by most characters, is a major character of One Piece. He is an octopus fishman, a former officer of the Arlong Pirates, and a member of the Sun Pirates before that.

After the rest of the Arlong Pirates were arrested, Hatchan was the sole escapee, and underwent many adventures which ended in him opening a floating takoyaki restaurant and meeting up again with the Straw Hat Pirates. Along with Keimi, he is one of the main supporting characters in both the Sabaody Archipelago and Fishman Island Arcs.

He is voiced by George Manley in English Version, and by Toshiyuki Morikawa in Japanese Version.

History[]

Hatchan, often called "Hachi", is an octopus Fish-man. He hailed from Fishman Island, growing up with his childhood friends (and future crewmates) in the Fishman district. He dreamed of being accepted by humanity and opening a seafood stand. At some point, he saved Silver Rayleigh, former first mate of the Roger Pirates and they have been friends ever since. At another point, he befriended Shakuyaku, as well often paying visits.

As he grew up, he became and officer of the Arlong Pirates, though it was shown he was not radicalized like the rest and had his own beliefs, as he still treasured his friendship with humans.

When Fisher Tiger formed the Sun Pirates, Hatchan and the rest of his crew joined him. However, the crew ultimately lost Tiger in battle and he died of his wounds.

After the crew split up, he joined Arlong's crew and became the handler of the sea cow Momoo.

Arlong Park Arc[]

He was introduced as an enemy under Arlong's command. When the Straw Hats came to take down Arlong, he was defeated by Zoro, and was imprisoned by the Marines.

Hatchan's Sea Floor Stroll[]

The wounded Hatchan awoke on a marine ship, bound for a prison. However, he managed to escape, deciding to go back home to Fishman Island. Along the way, he did some good deeds by freeing a panda shark from a hook, who gives him food as a reward. Hatchan gives some of it to a stranded islander and met the mermaid Camie after saving her from Sea Kings and Fish-man slavers. He opened up a seafood stand with her, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Sabaody Archipelago Arc[]

Later on, he was captured by Marco, his old crewmate now a slaver. He crossed paths with the Straw Hats once again while they were heading for Fish-Man Island. The Straw Hats reluctantly rescue him while treating themselves to some of his cooking.

He revealed that he felt bad about what had happened at Arlong Park, and decided to try and make it up to them and Nami by guiding them to the Sabaody Archipelago where they could have their ship coated for the underwater journey by Silvers Rayleigh, an old friend of his from before his pirate days. Nami shows she still resents him for what his old crew did but accepts that he is not as violent as the rest.

He ends up shot by Saint Charlos, a Celestial Dragon who wanted to make him a slave. This enraged Luffy, though the wounded Hatchan stops him and remarks that as a former pirate this was to be expected. He reveals that all he wanted was to make up for what his crew did to Nami but apologizes for being unable to not screw things up. His words leave Nami speechless, since she realizes he is honestly trying to atone. Hatchan's declaration also moved Luffy, who defends him from Charlos when he tries to attack again but ends up being punched for hurting his friend.

Trivia[]

He is the earliest introduced antagonist to later become an ally to the Straw Hats.
Unlike most characters that have significant returns after their initial debut, Hatchan didn't become stronger. His lack of strength is due to him forsaking piracy to simply be a food stall chef.