Kotatsu is a giant lynx and a loyal member of Portgas D. Ace’s Spade Pirates, later becoming associated with the Whitebeard Pirates. Despite being an animal, Kotatsu is recognized as one of the crew’s primary fighters and is deeply valued by his companions.

Background & Personality

Kotatsu was originally part of a freak show and lived a life of fear and captivity.

After being rescued by Ace from a poacher’s trap, he chose to follow him out of gratitude and admiration.

Initially timid and cowardly, Kotatsu grew braver through his adventures with the Spade Pirates.

He is especially attached to Ace, often staying close to him for both comfort and the literal warmth provided by Ace’s Mera Mera no Mi flames.

His name, Kotatsu (a heated Japanese table), symbolizes this relationship.

Appearance in the Story

Debut: Manga – Chapter 552 | Anime – Episode 461

He accompanied Ace and the Spade Pirates on their adventures across the seas, including the Sabaody Archipelago and into the New World.

In Wano Country, Kotatsu and the crew were tied up by starving villagers. Ace diffused the tension, and the crew later helped rescue kidnapped children from Onigashima, showing Kotatsu’s courage in battle.

He fought against bounty hunters, Marines (including Ensign Isuka), and later stood by Ace when they clashed with Whitebeard.

Ultimately, Kotatsu and the Spade Pirates were defeated by Whitebeard and joined his crew, where Kotatsu’s fate after Ace’s death remains unknown. give me these detailes nicely

Abilities and Powers

Kotatsu, a giant lynx, is a formidable fighter. He is not a Devil Fruit user, relying on his natural abilities:

• Enhanced Physical Strength: His large size and lynx physiology provide exceptional strength, allowing him to battle human opponents like bounty hunters and Marines.
• Speed and Agility: Kotatsu’s feline nature grants him swift and precise movements, effective in combat and navigating tough environments like Onigashima.
• Sharp Claws and Fangs: His natural weapons make him a dangerous close-combat fighter, capable of delivering powerful attacks.
• Heightened Senses: Kotatsu’s acute hearing and vision aid in detecting threats and navigating missions.