Pandaman is a long-running hidden character in *One Piece*, originally created as a joke by Eiichiro Oda for a wrestling-themed contest. Since then, he has appeared dozens of times across the anime, manga, and movies, often hiding in crowd scenes, backgrounds, or quick action panels that only sharp-eyed fans would catch.
His appearances are never central to the story and serve purely as an easter egg. Fans enjoy spotting him in new episodes or chapters, adding a layer of playful engagement to the series. Over time, Pandaman has gained his own following and even received a fictional backstory as part of the joke.
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