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Zoan (動物 (ゾオン) Zōn-kei?, literally meaning "Animal System") is one of the three Devil Fruit types. This type of Devil Fruit allows the user to transform into a another species at will, or an inter-species hybrid. Due to their enhanced physical capabilities and unique physiology, Zoans are extremely effective in close combat.

Overview[]

Zoan-type Devil Fruits bestows those who consume them with the "power of the animal kingdom" (動物界の力 Dōbutsukai no Chikara?), granting the user with the ability to transform into another species. Despite being regarded as mundane out of the three Devil Fruit types, many experienced warriors point out that any Devil Fruit can become a lethal weapon in the hands of a capable individual and this especially applies to a Zoan-type as well.

A majority of Zoan Devil Fruits come in different groups, known as "series", which house specific species that are genetically or morphologically similar in nature. These "series" are further divided into ""models", the actual creature itself that the Zoan Devil Fruit represents. There are other subcategories which exist that are based on the behavior of an animal or in accordance with their overall existence such as being excinct or fictional.

Regardless of type or subcategory, Zoan Fruits provides the user with three basic forms:

  • Human Form (人型 Hito-gata?), alternatively called as the "True Form" (正体 Shōtai?) by those who aren't human, is the natural form of the user prior to consuming the Zoan-type Devil Fruit. While typically this form displays no enhancements from the creature they embody, there have been cases of a user possessing enhanced senses on a lesser scale.
  • Human-Beast Form (人獣型 Jinjū-gata?), commonly known as the "Hybrid Form" (雑種形 Zasshu-kei?), is a transformation which combines the characteristics of the user's original species and the fruit-bestowed species into a single, unusual form. While there are those who will constantly refer to this form as the Strongest Transformation (最強の変形 Saikyō no Henkei?) due to the benefits, there have been multiple cases disproving this from experienced users.
  • Beast Form (獣型 Kemono-gata?) is a transformation which allows the user to fully shapeshift into the fruit-bestowed species, taking on the various traits associated with said creature.
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Argo's Mossa Umana, otherwise known as his "Human Form".
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Argo's Mossa Uomo-Bestia, otherwise known as his "Human-Beast Form".
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Argo's Mossa Bestiale Completa, otherwise known as his "Beast Form".

However, it is possible for a user to unlock or even invent different transformations through intense training, the utilization of certain techniques such as Seimei Kikan or even unique drugs. These transformations are typically referred to as secondary forms (二級型 Nikyū-gata?), often focus on the the user enhancing a specific attribute or achieving a new form which exceeds the power of their basic transformations. An example of this would be Tony Tony Chopper of the Straw Hat Pirates who developed a unique drug known as a "Rumble Ball" which bestowed him with new abilities that weren't possible otherwise.

Alternatively, there are Zoan users who tend to specialize in the ability known as Partial Transformation (部分変形 Bubun Henkei?)ーthe act of transforming specific body parts. These body part are usually favored in accordance to the user's fruit-bestowed species, being summoned in quirk bursts to surprise an opponent or acting as a constantly transformed limb. In the case of latter, the user generally seeks to utilize a single characteristic such as a Snake Zoan only transforming their tongue to heighten their sensory abilities while retaining their humanoid form.

It is possible to take this specific application further with Trait Manifestation (特性顕現 Tokusei Kengen?), the ability to manifest unique characteristics of the fruit-bestowed species across or within the user's body. The primary advantage of Trait Manifestation is conjuring the base of an ability while retaining one's original form, being a boon for Zoan which are either too large or small in size. A common application is amongst those with scales or tough fur is manifesting the natural defense across their body, using it against close combatants who use bladed weapons.

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Alfred Glave uses Seimei Kikan to invent a unique transformation, Canis Minor.
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A Zoan user transforming specific body parts, retaining their human form.
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A Zoan martial artist manifesting scales across his entire body.

Strengths[]

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A mountain goat Zoan user displaying enhanced speed and jumping ability.

Zoan mainly provide their eaters with an overall boost in physical abilities and senses, while also allowing them to acquire the many other traits that an animal may have. Benefits of the transformation's biology can also be gained, such as the wings of a bird or the venom of a snake. The most commonly used of the three transformations used for battle is the hybrid form, which combines the user's normal physique with the abilities of their animal. For more circumstantial uses, the full beast form will also be used.

Weaknesses[]

Unlike Paramecia and Logia, Zoan do not often have the ability to drastically alter the environment around them, being given physical enhancements and biological abilities from animals. Zoan fruit users may also experience the weaknesses of the biology of the animal they transform into. While this can be mitigated by using hybrid transformations, it is difficult to outright negate any weaknesses.

Awakening[]

Like the other Devil Fruit types, Zoan are capable of being Awakened. They achieve even greater physical boosts and a grander metabolism, allowing for faster recovery when rendered unconscious. This essentially enhances the power of every aspect of a Zoan user's transformation.

Some users lose all rationality when they achieve this state of power, attacking and destroying everything in sight, whether it be friend or foe. With training, it is possible to get this transformation under control. The reason for this phenomena is currently unknown.

Inanimate Object Zoan[]

Long ago, the world's greatest scientist of then unveiled a method which allows non-sentient beings (objects) to consume a Zoan Devil Fruit. In fact, this technique has only worked with this category of Devil Fruit out of the three types, based on the fact that "conscience" is among the abilities granted to the consumer.

Many compare it to giving life to an inanimate object, since they gain a mind, the animal's abilities, and characteristics, including the notion of fear, pain, and death. It is, in fact, possible to kill an object granted a Zoan Devil Fruit to return their fruit into circulation, but may be more difficult based upon what the object in question is when compared to a human.

Sub-Classes[]

Carnivorous Zoan[]

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The Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Wolf is a Carnivorous Zoan.

Animals of the Carnivorous Zoan (肉食の動物 (ゾオン) 系, Nikushoku no Zōn-kei?) type are better adapted for combat, being more predatory and bloodthirsty. As a result, users that turn into such animals are naturally more aggressive and powerful in physical combat when compared to the likes of standard Zoan users. This is a result of their animal instincts being triggered by the heat of battle. Carnivorous Zoan also tend to have some form of natural weapon such as claws and fangs in order to aid in a fight.

It should be noted that users of Carnivorous Zoan will often display the predatory behavior of the creature they turn into. A common example is licking their lips in a hungry manner. Carnivorous Zoans can also exist in the other two subcategories.

Ancient Zoan[]

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Caesar's sabertooth fruit is an Ancient Zoan.

The Ancient Zoan (動物 (ゾオン) 系古代種, Zōn-kei Kodaishu?, literally meaning "Animal System Ancient Species") class is a much rarer type of Zoan.

They are characterized by being able to transform the user into ancient creatures, which are considered extinct within the world, such as ancient humans and even dinosaurs.

It is heavily implied that Ancient Zoans bestow the user with greater physical strength than normal Zoans. While it is unknown as to why this is, it is theorized to be tied to the way Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits affects one's Lineage Factor.

Mythical Zoan[]

Kurama Awakening

Kurama's Devil Fruit is a Demon Fox Mythical Zoan.

The Mythical Zoan (動物 (ゾオン) 系幻獣種, Zōn-kei Genjūshu?, literally meaning "Animal System Mythical Beast Species") are the rarest type of Zoan, being harder to find than even Logia Devil Fruits. The rarity of these fruits is not to be made light of. Wielders of these fruits are identified by their respective transformations as much as they are by their own names, such as in the cases of "Marco the Phoenix", "Sengoku the Buddha", and "Mashikura the Tengu".

They are known for allowing those who devour them to transform into creatures that exist only within myths and legends. Therefore, unlike Ancient Zoans, which are based on animals that no longer exist due to being extinct, Mythical Zoans allow the individual to assume the form of entities that never existed in the first place.

Mythical Zoans are generally perceived as incredibly powerful and deemed to be the strongest among Zoan types. This is primarily due to the fact they are bestowed with a unique ability related to the mythological creature.

In example, Kane's Cerberus Zoan allows her to create "hell-fire", while Azrael's Vampire one allows him to be able to control and absorb "life-force".

Artificial Zoan[]

Main article: SMILE
Snake SMILE

A Cobra SMILE.

The term Artificial Zoan (人工の動物 (ゾオン) 系, Jinkōteki Zōn-kei?, literally meaning "Unnatural Animal System") is used to categorize an artificial devil fruit which bestows the user with the ability to transform into a certain animal. These types of Devil Fruits are incredibly hard to create, requiring an individual to understand how Devil Fruits function and react with.

Long ago, there were two scientists who elected to create their own variation of Artificial Zoans: a scientific genius and a mad scientist. The first scientist attempted to create their own Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit by using their knowledge of how Devil Fruits affect the Lineage Factor. However, it was deemed to be a failure by its creator and abandoned in their old office.

The second scientist was capable of creating a plethora of Artificial Zoans by utilizing a unique substance. These special Artificial Zoan were known as SMILE (SMILE (スマイル) , Sumairu?), being identifiable by the unique ring patterns on the fruit instead of the standard swirl texture on normal Devil Fruits. In addition, SMILEs do not have individual names like the standard Devil Fruits, and are instead referred to as "(Japanese animal species) no SMILE".

SMILEs are capable of bestowing the user with the ability to transform into animals that already exist as standard Devil Fruits. As such, it is possible for there to be a multitude of individuals who can shift into the same creature. However, there are instances where said ability manifests in a limited or unique manner such as a person being able to manifest certain parts of an animal like horns or the animal being manifested as a conjoined entity to the user, having its own mind and will.

However, SMILEs are considered to be "high risk, high reward". There is only a 10% chance of a person being bestowed with the abilities of a SMILE as they are also rewarded with the standard Devil Fruit weaknesses. Those who are unlucky in the draw pool will, unfortunately, receive these weaknesses as well. In addition, those who consume SMILEs lose the ability to express negative emotions, being forced to smile and laugh all of the time.

Zoan-Type Users[]

See also the associated category: Zoan Devil Fruit Users
Zoan Users
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List of Zoan Fruits[]

Single series

Batto Batto no Mi series (Bat)

Daka Daka no Mi series (Camel)

Hebi Hebi no Mi series (Snake)

Hito Hito no Mi series (Human)

Inu Inu no Mi series (Dog)

Kame Kame no Mi series (Turtle)

Kani Kani no Mi series (Crab)

Kuji Kuji no Mi series (Whale)

Kuma Kuma no Mi series (Bear)

Kumo Kumo no Mi series (Spider)

Mushi Mushi no Mi series (Insect)

Nan Nan no Mi series (Mollusk)

Neko Neko no Mi series (Cat)

Nezu Nezu no Mi series (Rodent)

Ryu Ryu no Mi series (Dragon)

Sara Sara no Mi series (Salamander)

Saru Saru no Mi series (Monkey)

Tachi Tachi no Mi series (Weasel)

Tako Tako no Mi series (Octopus)

Toka Toka no Mi series (Lizard)

Tori Tori no Mi series (Bird)

Uma Uma no Mi series (Horse)

Usa Usa no Mi series (Rabbit)

Ushi Ushi no Mi series (Ox)

Uo Uo no Mi series (Fish)

Wani Wani no Mi series (Crocodile)

Zena Zena no Mi series (Xenarthra)

Zou Zou no Mi series (Elephant)

SMILE series (Artificial)

  • Buru no SMILE: Bull
  • Kyojin no SMILE: Giant
  • Uma no SMILE: Horse
  • Shishi no SMILE: Lion
  • Tako no SMILE: Octopus
  • Toka no SMILE: Lizard

Other Information[]

Trivia[]

  • The Hito Hito no Mi is the series with the most variations, so far.
  • There are more Mythical variants than any other variants, a discrepancy.

References[]

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