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This is a list of Zoro's opponents that he has fought in the ONE PIECE manga, tv specials and anime.
Roronoa Zoro: Canon Opponents
Canon means that these opponents were written originally by the creator and were blended into the anime as such. Filler opponents are further down on the page.
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Zoro vs. Axe-Handed Morgan
Episode #: 3
Manga Chapter: 4, volume 1
Info: [Morgan tried to come around behind Luffy and hit him as he was saving Coby, but Zoro struck him first.]
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Zoro vs. Cabaji
Episode #: 7
Manga Chapter: 15, volume 2
Info: Cabaji was a dirty fighter, kicking Zoro in his wounded side whenever he had the chance and spitting fire in his face. Despite this as soon as the Buggy Pirate was knocked off his unicycle a single Oni Giri attack defeated him.
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Zoro vs. Sham and Buchi (Nyaban Brothers)
Episode #: 13
Manga Chapter: [32-33] ,volume 4
Info: Sham stole two of Zoro's swords and then they both attacked him. When Nami gave Zoro his swords back, however, he defeated them easily with (Itto-Ryu Iai: Shishi Sonson) "Lion's Song/Strike". Buchi survived because he was so much fatter than his brother.
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Zoro vs. Mihawk
Episode #: 24
Manga Chapter: 51, volume 6
Info: Zoro could not get close enough to strike Mihawk, who used a tiny knife to fight him at first, claiming Zoro was "weak". But after he saw his honor and his determinable spirit, the master swordsman gave him a wound to remember him by (Zoro's famous chest scar) and told him not give up.
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Zoro vs. Hatchan (Hachi/Hachan)
Episode #: 39
Manga Chapter: 85, volume 10
Info: Hachi originally was quite polite to Zoro and ferried him around helpfully when he wanted to get to a particular area. After he realized he was an opponent, he tried to use his "six sword technique" to fight Zoro. Although Zoro was heavily wounded from his fight with Mihawk, he did not lose against the octopus man.
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Zoro vs. (100) Baroque Works agents
Episode #: 65
Manga Chapter: 108, volume 12
Info: The Baroque Works members thought to revel the Strawhat Pirates into insensibility and then tie them up, get their Bounties and the treasure(s) off the Merry. However, as they were discussing this Zoro spoke from atop a tall building, telling them that a "real swordsman" wouldn't fall for their tricks. He told them he would take them all on - by himself -- and he won by using various techniques. He recognized the team because he had been sent an invite to join when he was a pirate hunter (he refused).
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Zoro vs. Luffy (1)
Episode #: 66
Manga Chapter: 112, volume 13
Info: Luffy found all the "kind villagers" (Baroque Works agents) hurt where Zoro had left them. He was told who did it and became infuriated that the people that "took them in and gave them food" and such had been treated in that manner by hs nakama. He didn't give Zoro time to explain but when Nami finally pulled them apart he realized the truth.
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Zoro vs. Mr. 1 (Das Bones)
Episode #: 119
Manga Chapter: 194, 195, volume 21
Info: It takes Zoro a very long time to understand the "power of breath/breathing", which gives him the ability to cut through metal and defeat his opponent.
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Zoro vs. Braham
Episode #: 170
Manga Chapter: 259, volume 28
Info: Braham had a gun and a "cloud dial" that he could use to blind Zoro and travel up to wherever he was. Zoro tried to trick Braham, saying his goggles were special and could deflect the light but the other saw through that immediately. The swordsman defeated him by channeling his strength and power in one sword - saying something to the effect of "he had a cannon, the other has a pistol". He sliced him through in one hit after that.
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Zoro vs. Ohm
Episode #: 178
Manga Chapter: 271, volume 29
Info: Ohm's sword was like a flexible whip that could change into a shield of impenetrable clouds. He could also predict where his opponent was and therefore wherever Zoro went he could attack relentlessly. He ended up behind a wall and realized that Ohm's sword would give away his position. So he attacked where the sword was with the technique he had learned from his battle with Braham and of course, felled his opponent in one hit.
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Zoro (+ Sanji) vs. Hamburg, Pickles, and Big Pan
Episode #: 211 - 212
Manga Chapter: 310-312, volume 33
Info: The infamous "Groggy Ring" episode of the anime that so many people misquote ("Prince of Stupid Country"). Sanji gets a ball strapped to his head that the largest giant on the Foxy side also has. Whoever hits the "ball" into the goal wins. The Foxy Pirates cheat outrageously, telling Zoro he can't use his weapons but when they get theirs out the referee ignores it. Zoro breaks down and asks Sanji to cooperate with him for a few seconds, to which he agrees. They use the Foxy Pirate's own attacks against them and Zoro ends up grabbing the semi-conscious fish giant's jaw and slamming him into the ring to win.
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Zoro vs. Franky Family
Episode #: 2--
Manga Chapter: 325, volume 35
Info: Part of the Franky Family thought they were getting "rich quick" by attacking Zoro and then hiding in the ship to ambush the rest of the strawhats. Zoro blew them away with barely straining himself.
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Zoro, (+ Luffy, Sanji, and Chopper) vs. Franky Family
Episode #: 234
Manga Chapter: 330, volume 35
Info: After finding Usopp unconscious, the four Strawhats simply pulverize the Franky Family. Zoro slices their guns (canons) and canonballs apart as his main contribution, besides regular fighting with the members. They completely destroy the Franky House with no trouble.
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Zoro vs. T-Bone
Episode #: []
Manga Chapter: Chapter 371, pg 15
Info: T-Bone is basically standing in the Strawhats way (and the Rocket Man train) and Zoro cuts him down in one slice.
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Zoro vs. Kaku
Episode #: 299 - 300
Manga Chapter: 416, 417, volume 43
Info: Kaku is a satrong opponent, and he gets even stronger when he transforms into his anthro giraffe form. Zoro uses multiple attacks in this large battle, including the "Zorilla" tactic (as fans have dubbed it) where he buffs his arms up with pure muscle. He finally ends up winning with an attack he uses for the first time called Asura.
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Zoro vs. Ryuuma
Episode #: []
Manga Chapter: 467, volume 48
Info: When Ryuuma was human he looked like Zoro, surprisingly enough. This master swordsman was a legend in his time but his power as a zombie was no match for Zoro.
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Zoro, (+ Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook) vs. Oz
Episode #: []
Manga Chapter: []
Info: [Zoro sliced one of the monster's horns off.]
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Zoro vs. Kuma
Episode #: []
Manga Chapter: []
Info: []
Roronoa Zoro: Filler Opponents
Filler opponents do not show up in the manga and are primarily just movie add-ons and tv specials.
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Zoro (+ Luffy, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin) vs. Governor (filler)
TV Special #3: "Protect it! The Last Great Performance."
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: A corrupt marine lieutenant.
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Zoro vs. General Maji (filler)
Movie #7: "The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle" (2006)
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: Ridiculous (and vulgar) villain who fights Zoro in some vehicle with buzz saws on it. Is defeated very easily.
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Zoro (+ Luffy) vs. Saga (filler)
Movie #5: "The Curse of the Sacred Sword"
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: A childhood friend of Zoro's that has fallen under an evil curse from an enchanted sword. He compels Zoro to first help him and then later tries to use him as a sacrifice. Zoro frees his friend in a battle with one sword stroke at the end of the movie.
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Zoro vs. General Hotdog (filler)
Movie #3: "Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals" (2002)
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: A big brute of a man that claims to be the "most powerful" in the world. This irritates Zoro when he hears him first make the claim and in the end Hotdog slams "the most powerful kick" into Zoro, only to be defeated moments later. Zoro is then heard grumbling that that kick wasn't the most powerful, as "that guy's" (Sanji's) kicks were stronger.
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Zoro vs. Pin Joker (filler)
Movie #2: "Clockwork Island Adventure" (2001)
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: He wants revenge as Zoro gave him the scar across his face; however, Zoro doesn't remember him at all. The feathers on his costume have gas in them which enables him to catch his opponents and paralyze them. Zoro defeats him quickly once he gets his swords back.
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Zoro vs. Golass (filler)
Movie #1:: "One Piece: The Movie" (2000)
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: Was a mercenary (paid fighter) working for El Drago. In the end Zoro allows him to live (as Zoro has been known to actually kill his opponents) because he finds out he doesn't fight for the money.
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Zoro vs. Mountain Whale Dick (filler)
Episode #: 135
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: Defeated him because he needed his bounty to buy 2 new swords. Dick fought him because he discovered Zoro was the one that took out his brother in a previous Bounty hunt.
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Zoro vs. Billy the Bandit (filler)
Episode #: 135
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: Zoro won this Bounty for money for food in a bar.
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Zoro vs. Erik the Whirlwind (filler)
Episode #: 58
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: []
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Zoro vs. Luffy (filler)
Episode #: 223- 224
Manga Chapter: [none]
Info: Zoro has his memories wiped (all he remembers is his quest to become the strongest) and is being controlled.
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