Harald

Deceased · Ch. 1169 →Giant

One Piece canon · 32 cited sources

First seen: Chapter 1137; By name; Ch. 1137, p. 6
Death: Chapter 1169; Loki killed King Harald; Ch. 1169, p. 13

Checked against the manga through ch. 1192 · Sep 13, 2026

Quick answers

Who killed Harald?Loki. Harald dies in chapter 1169 — Loki killed King Harald.
How does Harald die?
Loki killed King Harald, in chapter 1169. Ch. 1169, p. 13
When does Harald first appear?
Chapter 1137, by name only. Ch. 1137, p. 6

Theories about Harald

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THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
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Blackbeard Will Gain an Abyssal Covenant from Imu
Blackbeard Will Gain an Abyssal Covenant from Imu
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King Harald is the late king of Elbaf and father to Hajrudin and Loki. He ruled as Elbaf's strongest king while seeking peace with the outside world and reconciliation with neighboring nations. Harald began his reign at forty-five human years old and worked to end Elbaf's isolation by forging diplomatic bonds and opening trade routes. His efforts to atone for the giant race's past sins and integrate Elbaf with the wider world ultimately led to his death at the hands of his son Loki fourteen years before the current events.

Appearance

King Harald possessed ancient giant horns that were later removed from his head. The portrait in the castle depicts him as a stern figure wearing armor and a cape with prominent horns still intact. Scars mark his head where the horns once stood.1 2

Harald stood larger and stronger than most giants of his era. His massive frame allowed him to tower over others even among the giant population of Elbaf.3

Personality

King Harald believed in uniting Elbaf with the rest of the world through peaceful means. He declared that people need to forge connections for international cooperation and compared diplomat exchanges to a fancy hostage deal for cultural understanding. Harald insisted that his people had always treated humans fairly and honorably while planning frequent overseas voyages to extend reconciliation to neighbors.4

Harald rejected the old warrior era practices and backwards traditions of Elbaf. He stated that he no longer believed military power makes a country strong and credited meeting Ida with changing his views on strength and leadership. Harald affirmed that all bad practices from the warrior era would be thrown away so children could laugh and study instead.5

Abilities and powers

King Harald possessed the strength to clash swords mid air with an opponent in explosive impacts while swinging a massive sword downward with his armored body and flowing cape. His power allowed him to burst through walls in fiery explosions with debris flying outward and to fight despite being covered in stab wounds.6 7

Harald demonstrated the ability to transform into a monstrous form with dark energy erupting around him during events in the grand throne hall. He wielded a massive weapon while confronting Loki and endured arrows piercing him during the aftermath of their clash.8 9

History

Mercenary Era

Harald's past as mercenary leader was referenced by another giant who recalled how his people's mercenaries might have shook the world. He noted the situation was messed up amid an explosion that sent figures flying near a tall figure with a giant Transponder Snail.10 11 12

Early Reign

Harald began his reign at forty-five human years old and quickly created immense fear across the sea through his early actions. He appeared inside the castle accompanied by armed soldiers during this period.13

Family matters

Harald met Ida and later Estrid as a potential bride. He received the eight-legged horse Asura as a gift in the castle courtyard. Queen Estrid announced the birth of Prince Loki while Harald was overseas and Harald demanded the birth be covered up as a stillbirth with complete secrecy.14

Youth and Early Voyages

Young Harald shared a wild childhood with Dorry and Brogy and grew into an arrogant rogue of ancient giant bloodline. He crossed the Red Line and could not return while ordering giants to assist in rebuilding a human port city after an impact struck his ship.15 16

Final years

Harald attempted to join the World Government and waited on the Navy hand and foot during this period. He was granted formal permission to visit the Holy Land in the same year. Harald fought to his last breath to protect Elbaf before being killed by a demon according to Elder Jarul's account.17 18

Relationships

King Harald fathered Hajrudin with Ida and later Loki with Estrid. Hajrudin held the biggest grudge against Loki after King Harald's death. Harald told his sons Hajrudin and Loki that he wanted them to get along when he was gone.1 19 20

Diplomatic Contacts

A masked blonde woman referenced Harald in connection to Elbaf's spirit and noted the nation would long have been beneath her rightful dominion had Harald not blundered. She expressed that the spirit of Elbaf remained strong despite his actions.21 22

Pacts and Alliances

A horned man told Harald he felt destiny pulling him in and asked for help to protect his family in a determined tone while revealing his hometown as God Valley. Harald reacted with shock upon learning the details of the man's kin being in danger from celestial dragons.23 24

Major battles

Confrontations during diplomacy efforts

King Harald fought the spiky haired man near the castle and later engaged in a violent clash with another giant warrior who accused him of being wrapped around the government's finger. The battle involved massive impacts and bodies crashing through structures as Harald pressed his opponent.25 26

Encounters with Rocks

During recruitment attempts by Rocks, Harald rejected invitations for four years until Rocks directly recruited him to team up. The encounters involved young Harald standing on the deck of a ship at Elbaf as Rocks towered over the group with a massive fist raised.27 28

Docks Clash

Harald is present on the docks during a confrontation where gunfire occurs. He demands the country be left alone after giving aid to Elbaf out of kindness while a man in a black coat warns that intervening will hurt his membership bid.29 30

Final confrontation with Loki

Harald battled Loki inside the castle after being struck and sent flying with his weapon shattering. He desperately tried to stop the fruit from being taken while covered in blood and wounds before collapsing forward.7 31

Castle Confrontation

An opponent yells at Harald to come to his senses during a sword clash and questions his sudden strength and survival after stab wounds. Harald begs Loki to listen as his sanity slips and confesses unforgivable actions including slain guards to Elder Jarul.32

Manga sources

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