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John Giant
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Japanese Name:	ジョン・ジャイアント
Romanized Name:	Jon Jaianto
English Name:	John Giant
First Appearance:	Chapter 96; Episode 45
Affiliations:	Marines
Occupations:	Vice Admiral
Japanese VA:	Masaharu Satō, Eiji Takemoto (Episode 294), Hisao Egawa (Episode 473+)
4Kids English VA:	Marc Thompson
Funi English VA:	Paul Slavens
Birthday:	May 19th[1]
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For the species in general, see Giants.

Vice Admiral John Giant (ジョン・ジャイアント中将, Jon Jaianto Chūjō^?) is one of the marine officers in the Marine Headquarters. His name and rank are revealed in One Piece Yellow: Grand Elements. He is the first giant to be revealed in the series, however his race was revealed much later than his introduction.^[2]

AppearanceEdit

John Giant is a giant, and towers over regular soldiers by several times.^[2]

He wears a red hat with the Marine's symbol on it and a variation of the standard Marine coat with yellow colorings, red borders, and medals adorned on the left side. Unlike other high-ranking Marines, he wears his Marine coat with his arms in the sleeves. Underneath that, he wears an orange shirt, simple loose pants and boots. Overall, he appears to be a well decorated Marine.

He also wields a katana that fits his size, slung over his shoulder.

In the anime, he is shown to have curly brown hair.

Abilities and PowersEdit

John is a Giant which grants him strength and endurance that is several times greater than that of an average human. He is a swordsman with a katana that fits his size.

However, his skills cannot be determined as he fought against the powerful Whitebeard, but was quickly defeated.

HakiEdit

Further information: Haki

It was stated that all vice admirals possess Haki, so John can also use the ability.^[3] However, he has not yet been shown using it.

HistoryEdit

Arlong ArcEdit

He was first seen during the announcement of Luffy's first bounty. At that time, he was giving a speech about maintaining "Justice".^[4]

Enies Lobby ArcEdit

He was seen again, shouting orders after the Buster Call was signaled.^[5] When the signal was received a report was given directly to him, implying his high status at the headquarters, as well as the fact that he has the powers to command others of the same rank (via the five Buster Call vice-admirals).

Marineford ArcEdit

When the execution of Portgas D. Ace was announced, Giant reported to the summoning of the Marines to reinforce Marineford.^[6] He is seen gathering alongside his fellow Marines. Three hours before Ace's execution, he is seen rallying the 100,000 troops in Marineford for the upcoming battle.

After the pirates began their advance when Whitebeard began his attack, Giant tried to prevent them from entering into the plaza by attacking them with his sword. However, when Whitebeard himself confronted him, Giant's sword strike was blocked, and he was quickly defeated by losing his balance from Whitebeard's tilt attack followed by a quake punch to the chest. His current status after the war is unknown.

Major BattlesEdit

• The Marines and Shichibukai vs. Whitebeard Pirates and Allies
  • John Giant vs Whitebeard Pirates and Allies
  • John Giant vs. Edward Newgate

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ One Piece Blue Deep Databook— page 86, His birthday is revealed.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 54 Chapter 524 and Episode 421, John Giant is shown to be a giant.
3. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 60 Chapter 594 and Episode 511, A doctor states Haki is a power all the vice admirals and above can use.
4. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 11 Chapter 96 and Episode 45, John Giant's first appearance.
5. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 42 Chapter 409 and Episode 294, John Giant and the Buster Call.
6. ↑ One Piece Manga and Anime — Vol. 54 Chapter 524 and Episode 421, John Giant is seen gathering alongside his fellow Marines.

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