I'm Gonna Be King of the Pirates
Original Korean title
해적왕이 될 남자다
'I'm Gonna Be King of the Pirates' is Luffy's iconic catchphrase from One Piece, taken from its official Korean translation.
Originated around 1997Last updated: August 4, 2026
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What does it mean?
In volume 1 of One Piece, Luffy declares as he leaves home, 'I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!' — rendered in the official Korean edition as '해적왕이 될 남자다' ('I am the man who will become King of the Pirates'). The line appears throughout every One Piece medium as Luffy's signature phrase, and the author himself explained its significance in the SBS Q&A corner of volume 91.
Where did it start?
One Piece manga, volume 1 (serialization began 1997), Luffy's declaration as he sets sail.
How is it used?
Quoted and parodied as a way of declaring one's own ambitions.
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