Arlong

Arlong is part of the Pop! Animation line by Funko, which translates iconic characters from global anime franchises into the brand's signature stylized aesthetic. As a primary antagonist from the Arlong Park arc of One Piece, the character represents the complex racial tensions and the brutal history of the Fish-Man pirates within Eiichiro Oda’s long-running series. This figure was produced to cater to the growing demand for major One Piece villains, focusing on his distinct serrated nose, razor-sharp teeth, and the iconic Sun Pirates tattoo on his chest.

The design prioritizes Funko’s characteristic large-head, small-body silhouette while emphasizing the aggressive, imposing posture that defined Arlong's role as a terrorizing force in the East Blue. Released as part of a wave intended to round out the series' extensive catalog of characters, the figure reflects Funko's ongoing strategy to provide collectors with a comprehensive roster of both protagonists and their most memorable adversaries. It was received as a standard addition to the One Piece collection, fulfilling the desire for more diverse character sculpts beyond the core Straw Hat crew.