Man, Kanji from 'One Piece' is such an underrated character! He’s one of the three Sumo Infernos in Wano Country, serving under the Beast Pirates. What I love about him is how his design mixes traditional sumo wrestler vibes with this wild, almost demonic energy—his flaming hakama pants are just chef’s kiss. He’s not a major player in the arc, but his fight with Sanji during the raid on Onigashima was pure chaos in the best way. The way Oda seamlessly blends Japanese folklore into his characters never gets old. Kanji’s brute strength and loyalty to Kaido make him a fun mini-boss, even if he’s overshadowed by bigger names. Honestly, I’d kill for a spin-off about the Sumo Infernos’ backstory—how did they even end up with Kaido?
That brief clash with Sanji also highlighted how far the Straw Hats had come. Sanji barely broke a sweat, which was satisfying but also made me low-key sad for Kanji. Dude got yeeted into oblivion. Still, his presence added to Wano’s richness—every side character there feels like they’ve lived a whole life off-screen. I kinda wish we’d seen more of his dynamic with the other Beast Pirates, though. Maybe in a SBS or something?