In the flurry of tragic backstories in One Piece, Senor Pink’s stood out. However, he’s not the most sympathetic villain when the real victim was his wife.

SUMMARY

Senor Pink’s backstory has received praise and respect for the character but one fan doesn’t hold back from criticising it.
The real victim of Senor Pink’s backstory isn’t him, it’s his wife. Russian was lied to and ended up dying because of it.
One Piece has many more convincing, tragic backstories that actually add more to the narrative but Senor Pink’s tends overshadow them, even though it’s not that sad.

The number of tragic backstories in One Piece deepens the cruelty of the world. From Nico Robin to Brook, their devastating pasts have brought tears to our eyes. Oda even gave a dog an emotional story that fans did not expect out of a happy-go-lucky adventurous show like One Piece.

When major antagonists like Donquixote Doflamingo got an incredibly sad backstory, fans were taken aback. Despite not excusing his actions, it made his behavior make sense. But the captain of the Donquixote Pirates wasn’t the only one in the crew with a tragic story.

Young Doflamingo swearing revenge in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Senor Pink, a supporting antagonist in the Dressrosa Arc, might look ridiculous with his baby attire. However, in classic One Piece style, it wasn’t just a joke.

There’s a whole story behind why the Sui Sui no Mi user wears that attire, which gained Franky’s respect and sympathy. However, reflecting on the villain’s actions, some fans don’t feel the same way about him.

Senor Pink’s wife is the true tragic character in his backstory 

Russian, Senor Pink’s wife and the mother of their child, is the real victim in his backstory. While he was acting out of love and protection for his family, it’s also true that he deceived her ever since the beginning of their relationship.

Russian’s vegetative state in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Senor Pink fell in love with Russian but since she hated pirates, he lied and said he was a banker. They built a life together and had a son named Gimlet. However, their relationship faced a rapid downfall when their son died from a fever and she found out about his true profession.

Unfortunately, Russian had an accident that put her into a vegetative state. The only thing that brought any emotion to her face was Senor Pink dressing like a baby. In memory of his wife, the antagonist continued to dress like one. This is what caused fans to focus mainly on Senor Pink when, as this Reddit user says, it should’ve been on his wife.

In all the focus on the antagonist’s feelings, fans forget that it’s Russian who faced the worst of the situation. She was lied to and instead of leaving him safely, she dies. How is that fair or what she deserved?

Senor Pink might love his wife but he was part of an oppressive group 

There’s no denying the man was caring for his family and had immense loyalty to the Donquixote Pirates. However, his backstory and the guilt he feels don’t mean we forget that he was an active part of Doflamingo’s schemes.

Senor Pink crying in One Piece. [Credit: Toei Animation]

The Donquixote Pirates were one of the most cruel pirate crews out there. The former Celestial Dragon was filled with revenge and entitlement. He forcefully controlled Dressrose, a country he felt he was “owed,” enslaved most of the population, and even resorted to genocide.

Senor Pink wasn’t some enslaved and unwilling participant in any of this. He was well aware of Doflamingo’s actions and took part in the systemic oppression of Dressrosa and its people. His complex personality doesn’t forgive him for his war crimes.

His backstory in One Piece is hardly the most tragic, despite what fans feel about it. Franky might respect him but it undeniably overshadows how horrifying Dofalmingo’s past was while being incredibly well-written. Moreover, when comparing it to Law and Robin’s backstories, Senor Pink is hardly tragic.