Legendary pirate ship sailing toward a glowing dawn for the Roger Pirates

Roger Pirates

Who were the Roger Pirates?

The Roger Pirates were led by Gol D. Roger, the man known as the Pirate King. Their final voyage through the Grand Line and discovery of the world’s greatest treasure set the Great Pirate Era in motion. The crew’s story has enduring importance, as its members and legacy continue to influence the present generation.

Compare their legacy with the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates.

Grand Line map for the Roger Pirates
A Grand Line map evokes the crew’s legendary final voyage.

The voyage that began an era

Roger’s crew reached Laugh Tale, where they learned the truth behind the world’s history and found the treasure that would inspire countless pirates. Their journey was marked by camaraderie, courage, and the ambition to see the world to its end. The crew’s story provides key context for understanding the goal that drives so many characters.

Explore more histories in the One Piece Pirate Crews archive.

Pirate ship at dawn on the Grand Line
A ship toward the sunrise reflects the beginning of a new pirate era.

A legacy carried forward

Roger’s influence connects directly to several later crews. His former apprentice Shanks became a powerful captain, while Whitebeard remained one of his greatest rivals and friends. Their relationships show how a crew’s history can shape generations of pirates.

Read the Blackbeard Pirates profile to follow how the modern era continues to shift. Browse our Japanese accessories and Japanese clothing collections for related pop-culture finds.

Crew assembled beneath the dawn sky
A crew sharing the horizon captures the fellowship of Roger’s voyage.

Official sources

Visit the official ONE PIECE.com character directory and VIZ’s One Piece page for canonical references and the original manga.

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