How Many Forms Does Kaido One Piece Have In Manga?

Waking up to the sound of rain against my window and a stack of 'One Piece' volumes beside me, I always find Kaido to be the most fascinating mix of menace and tragic mess. He's introduced as Kaido of the Beasts, one of the Four Emperors—basically a top-tier pirate who runs the Beasts Pirates and rules with brute force and terrifying charisma. People call him "the Strongest Creature," and for good reason: his durability borders on ridiculous, he survived mass executions, countless suicide attempts, and seems to delight in smashing the world just to feel something real. His backstory is rough and layered. He was part of the infamous Rocks era long ago, surrounded by other world-shaking figures, and later built an empire obsessed with power. In Wano, he partnered with a puppet shogun to enslave an entire country, forced people into labor, and set up a cruel SMILE production system to create artificial Devil Fruit soldiers. He also clashed directly with Kozuki Oden, which ended in Oden's execution and a deep scar on Wano's soul. Kaido's personal demons—he's obsessed with death and trying to find a worthy fight—make him more than a one-note tyrant. What I love about Kaido is how his story blends mythic image (the dragon form from a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit) with human pain: a once-invincible figure whose attempts to end himself only made him more monstrous. He wants a war to reshape the world, and that ambition—paired with cruelty and weird melancholy—makes him a villain you love to read and fear to face. Sometimes I catch myself re-reading his Wano scenes at night, coffee cooling beside me, just to soak in how ruthless and strangely vulnerable Oda wrote him.

The power scaling in 'One Piece' is always a hot topic, and comparing 'The Son of Kaido' to Kaido himself is like debating whether a storm can outdo a hurricane. Kaido is a literal force of nature—his reputation as the 'Strongest Creature' isn’t just for show. This guy can fall from sky islands and walk away unharmed, tank attacks that would obliterate mountains, and his hybrid form is the stuff of nightmares. His Haki is so advanced that he can sense and counter moves before they even happen, and let’s not forget his ridiculously tough dragon scales. The man’s endurance is insane; it took an army plus Luffy’s Gear 5 to finally bring him down. Now, his son? The kid’s got potential, no doubt. Bloodline alone suggests he’s packing some serious heat—imagine inheriting Kaido’s raw strength and Zoan durability. But potential isn’t the same as mastery. Kaido spent decades honing his skills, battling legends, and ruling the New World with sheer terror. His son might have similar physical traits, but without that same brutal experience, he’s likely a scaled-down version for now. The story hints at his growth, though. If he’s anything like Yamato, who could clash with Kaido briefly, he might eventually bridge the gap. But as of now? Kaido’s still the king of the beasts, and his son’s more like a roaring cub trying to fill shoes that are way too big.

In 'One Piece', the identity of Kaido's son's mother remains one of the most intriguing mysteries. The series has dropped subtle hints but never outright confirmed it. Many speculate it could be Big Mom due to their past alliance and shared history in the Rocks Pirates. Their connection makes her a plausible candidate, especially given the potential for political or power-driven unions among the Yonko. Others argue it might be an unknown character, possibly introduced later to add dramatic weight to Kaido's backstory. Another theory suggests Yamato's mother could be a former Wano citizen, tying into Kaido's obsession with the country. This would explain Yamato's deep connection to Wano's culture and Oden's legacy. The lack of concrete info keeps fans debating, but Oda’s storytelling often rewards patience—expect a reveal packed with emotional and narrative significance when the time comes.

Man, Kaido's rise in 'One Piece' is one of those mysterious timelines that made me comb through flashbacks and fan theories for hours. There isn’t a single page in the manga that says, "On this exact year Kaido became a Yonko," so I always explain it like this: canonically, Kaido was already one of the Four Emperors well before the main story events we follow in the East Blue. Practically speaking, he rose to that legendary status sometime during the early decades of the New Era that followed Gol D. Roger’s execution — so think in the ballpark of roughly two decades (give or take) before most of the current timeline. You see him operating as an Emperor during the events around the Summit War and definitely by the time the Straw Hats are making noise in the New World. What made Kaido an 'Emperor of the Sea' wasn’t a single coronation moment so much as a long record of dominance: massive territory control, a terrifyingly powerful crew (the Beasts Pirates), monstrous strength, and a reputation that scared whole islands into submission. The Wano arc shows how entrenched his power had become — alliances, puppet shoguns, and the sheer scale of the army he commanded. So if you want a short historical take: no precise on-page date, but he’d been established as a Yonko for many years before the Straw Hats’ big New World moves, and his status is treated as a long-standing fact in the world rather than a recent promotion. I still get chills picturing his first big conquests when I rewatch 'Wano'.

As someone who's followed 'One Piece' for years, I think comparing 'The Strongest Lunarian' and Kaido is like pitting a hurricane against a volcano. Kaido's raw power is undisputed – the man survived 40 execution attempts and crushed entire fleets single-handedly. His hybrid form combines brute strength with terrifying speed, and his mastery of Conqueror's Haki lets him knock out armies by sheer willpower alone. The Lunarians are mythical, with their fire manipulation and near-invincibility when their flames are active. But here's the kicker: Kaido's fought through every type of opponent imaginable over decades of combat. While the Lunarian might have superior racial traits, Kaido's battle IQ and endurance give him the edge in a prolonged fight. The latest manga chapters show even advanced techniques struggle against his dragon hide. Until we see the Lunarian face someone of Kaido's caliber directly, my money stays on the Beast Pirate.

In 'One Piece', Luffy and Yamato ('The Son of Kaido') share a dynamic that's both adversarial and respectful. Yamato, despite being Kaido's biological child, rebels against his tyrannical rule and idolizes Luffy's late brother, Ace. This creates an immediate bond between them—Yamato sees Luffy as a kindred spirit fighting for freedom. Their relationship isn't just about alliances; it's a clash of ideals against Kaido's oppression. Yamato's admiration for Luffy's defiance mirrors Oden's legacy, which they cherish. While they aren't crewmates, their camaraderie during the Wano arc is pivotal. Yamato's strength and knowledge of Wano's history make them a valuable ally, but their connection runs deeper—they represent the next generation challenging old powers. Luffy's trust in Yamato, despite their lineage, highlights his ability to see beyond bloodlines, focusing instead on shared dreams and rebellion.

The battles in 'One Piece The Son of Kaido' are nothing short of legendary, each one dripping with the kind of raw intensity and strategic depth that fans live for. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve rewatched these scenes—they’re that good. The clash between the protagonist and Kaido’s heir is a masterclass in power scaling. Picture this: a storm-lashed sky, waves crashing against the hull of a battered ship, and two fighters locked in a duel where every punch feels like it could split the horizon. The heir’s hybrid form—half-dragon, half-human—unleashes torrents of blue fire, while the protagonist counters with Gear Fifth’s fluid, almost playful adaptability. The way their abilities play off each other is pure spectacle, especially when the heir’s Conqueror’s Haki starts warping the battlefield itself. Then there’s the siege on Onigashima’s throne room, a chaotic free-for-all where alliances shatter and rebuild in the span of a single breath. The Straw Hat alliance faces off against Kaido’s elite crew, and the choreography here is insane. Zoro’s Enma slices through ancient steel like paper, while Sanji’s Raid Suit lets him dance between enemies with pinpoint kicks. But the real showstopper is when the heir’s sister intervenes, her Mythical Zoan powers turning the tide in a way no one predicted. Her phoenix flames heal allies and scorch foes, creating this beautiful duality of destruction and salvation. The battle’s aftermath—charred earth, broken weapons, and the quiet resolve in the survivors’ eyes—sticks with you long after the episode ends. Let’s not forget the naval skirmish near Wano’s borders, where the Big Mom Pirates try to capitalize on the chaos. This fight’s a devil fruit user’s nightmare: whirlpools, tidal waves, and a barrage of candy-based projectiles. Jinbei’s mastery of Fish-Man Karate shines here, redirecting entire waves to crush enemy ships. The heir’s confrontation with Katakuri is another highlight—their Observation Haki duel feels like a chess match played at lightning speed. Every dodge, every counter, is a glimpse into their sheer experience. And when the heir finally lands that decisive blow, it’s not just victory; it’s a statement. These battles aren’t just about fists and swords; they’re about legacy, pride, and the unyielding will to carve your name into history.

I've been chewing on this fight calculus for ages, and honestly Kaido feels like the kind of threat you only get once in a generation. From a pure brute-force and durability perspective he’s on the very top tier of Yonko: his Mythical Zoan dragon fruit, obscene endurance (the whole 10,000 execution attempts thing is more symbolic but it plays into how invulnerable he comes across), and the kind of haki he shows make him a walking natural disaster. Watching him smash islands, shrug off cannon barrages, and transform into a planet-scale calamity in 'One Piece' gives you the impression he’s built to be the immovable object. That said, Yonko power isn’t just about raw physical might. It’s also about leadership, territory, crew capability, and special abilities. Compare Kaido to Big Mom: she’s less invulnerable but uses soul-manipulation and unpredictable catastrophes of her own, and her crew’s distributed threats complicate one-on-one comparisons. Shanks is the opposite — we barely saw him fight, but the way other heavyweights respect and fear his presence, and hints of extreme haki mastery, suggest he’s more than just a brawler. Blackbeard is scary for a different reason: strange, game-changing tech via his fruit combo and methods. If I had to slot him, I’d say Kaido sits squarely in the top tier of Yonko — possibly the most physically overpowering among active ones for a long stretch — but not untouchable forever. Power in this world is multidimensional: haki finesse, fruit utility, crew numbers, tactics, and narrative momentum all matter. I love that ambiguity though; it’s what makes each clash feel huge and unpredictable.