__Debut:__ Chapter 286; Episode 187 
__Height:__ 222 cm (7'3")
__Origin:__ Grand Line

Calgara was a hero and a warrior of the Shandians who lived while Upper Yard was still a part of Jaya (some 400 years ago), and who befriended the explorer Montblanc Norland (the ancestor of Montblanc Cricket). A statue of him was erected after his death as an eternal reminder to the Shandians of his strength and courage. He had a daughter named Musse. Wiper is a direct descendant of his.    Calgara was quick to react and a strong believer in traditions of his people. He was hugely mistrusting of strangers. Calgara's personality changed after he met Norland with many of his outtakes of the world changing alongside it. One particular note was that after seeing his God for what it truly was (a giant snake), he dismisses all Gods including the Skypieans &quot;God&quot;.

Gold Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King. 
Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece. 
*This includes following special episodes: 
- Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore! (Episode 336) 
- The Strongest Tag-Team! Luffy and Toriko's Hard Struggle! (Episode 492) 
- Team Formation! Save Chopper (Episode 542) 
- History's Strongest Collaboration vs. Glutton of the Sea (Episode 590) 
- 20th Anniversary! Special Romance Dawn (Episode 907)

[Blog](http://blog.livedoor.jp/shibakatsu/)

**Non anime roles:**
- Jark Shougun - Kamen Rider Black RX (TV Series)
- Engine Jumbowale - Engine Sentai Go-Onger (TV Series)

Robert McCollum is an American voice actor who works for anime series at FUNimation Entertainment. He has provided voices for a number of English language versions of Japanese anime films. McCollum is also the host of WFAA-TV's Good Morning Texas.

Uncle of [Jacqueline](https://anilist.co/staff/156076/Jacqueline-Belle) and [Maximilian Belle](https://anilist.co/staff/116351/Maximilian-Belle)

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As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world...
 
(Source: Viz Media)

The special will be the first in the "Episode of" series to cover the Skypeia arc, and will feature a character who did not appear in the original Skypeia arc from the anime. 
 
(Source: Anime News Network)