Pandman was a character created by Eiichiro Oda, author of One Piece for submission to a Kinnikuman character design contest dubbed the "New Super Human Contest" which allowed artists to submit character designs for wrestlers. Oda created the character Pandaman to be included in the popular comic by Yudetamago 'Boiled Egg', the pen name of the duo that created the story. December 16th 1998 was the original release of this comic, "Kinnikuman 77 no Nazo" (seen at left) and I do not have a copy of it so I am unaware of what role, if any, Pandaman had in it. He was listed as entry #12 and Oda's profile for him is as follows from One Piece Vol.7 Chapter 56's SBS is as follows:

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Pandaman Profile

Name: Pandaman
Birthplace: Tibet
Age: Even he does not know
Height: 200cm
Weight: 122kg
Super Human Strength Level: If he eats bamboo 3,300,000. Before eating it 3,300,000. [note from Greg: YOU'RE WEIRD ODA!]
Killer Moves: S.P.D. (Sasanowara Panda Doroppu) "Bamboo Leaf Panda Drop", Giant Panda Deathlock, Panda Brain Kick [video game only], Panda Head Butt [video game only], Panda Cossack [video game only]. Oda's Notes on him read as follows:

As a baby he, he was discarded in a bamboo grove and thus raised by pandas. "I have seen Princess Kaguya", is what he often tells people, but no one believes him and they rough him up in return, this fuels his desire to become a stronger Super Demonic Villain.
End Profile

Who is Princess Kaguya? I'm glad you asked!

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Taketori Monogatari

'The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter' aka Kaguya Hime

Long, long ago, there lived an old man and woman who earned their living by weaving baskets and other decorative items from bamboo the man personally cut and gathered.

One day the man came upon a bamboo trunk glowing from within. When he cut it down, to his surprise he discovered a little girl inside. He took the girl home, and he and his wife raised her as their own. From that forward, the old man found precious coins in all the bamboo that he cut. And so, he and his wife became very wealthy.

After only three months, the girl had grown into a beautiful maiden and the couple named her Kaguya hime, the radiant princess.

As expected, Kaguya hime had many suitors and among them were five noblemen who were particularly persistent. The princess agreed that she would give herself in marraige to the man who brought her what she requested. But her demands were seemingly impossible to ever find on Earth. Items such as a tree with silver roots, golden branches and dragon balls seemed too obscure or too dangerous to attempt retrieving. In the end, all five suitors failed.

When the Emperor eventually learned of Kaguya hime, he requested that her father bring the maiden to his court, however, she simply refused to go. "I am not a human being," said the princess, "I cannot grant his request...I will die if I am forced to do so."

Three years later, Kaguya hime sadly revealed her true self to the old man and his wife, "I am from the moon. I have been expelled because of a 'sin' I committed in my previous life. Now it is time to return."

The Emperor heard of this and sent 2,000 warriors to prevent Kaguya hime from leaving, but they were frozen when moon people appeared on August 15th, the night of a full moon, to take the princess away.

Her eyes over-flowing with tears, Kaguya hime expressed her gratitude to her earthly parents and left a gift for the Emperor. It was a pouch that contained the medicine of immortality. And so she ascended to the stars, accompanied by the people of the Moon.

The Emperor received the medicine but he thought it was useless to live forever without Kaguya hime. He told the crown prince to burn the medicine on the top of the highest mountain in the country. Since then, this mountain has been called this mountain, Fuji.

There are actually several versions of this myth, some are more action-oriented and some are quite political, but this is perhaps the most famous and well-known version of the tale. If you're interested in those, please check the links at the end of this page. Otherwise, I hope you see the connection/gag here between Kaguya and Pandaman now.

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The Kinnikuman Connection

Whether by coincidence or if Oda intended it to be as such, there was a Pandaman in the original Kinnikuman. He appeared in the first published volume of Kinnikuman and was a performer in a suit. Kinnikuman thought that he was a real super hero and tried to battle him, but all poor Pandaman wanted to do was run away. Alas, even as he tried to wave his hands in front of him to defend himself, Kinnikuman thought he was performing the "Kinniku Flash" move. The would-be hero defeated Pandaman with his "Kinniku Special" move. The pictures you see here are the original Pandaman action figure (he was figure #114) and the character from the comic who first officially appeared in Kinnikuman Vol.1 page 157.

I personally do not know much about Kinnikuman beyond the little pink action figures that I played with as a kid growing up in the 1980's. What I do know, is that Pandaman is actually a playable character in the Kinnikuman video game for Game Cube, Kinnukuman Generation II: New Generation VS Legends. To obtain Pandaman simply beat the story mode with Kinkotsu Man (Bone Cold to US fans) in order to unlock Pandaman in Versus and Tournament modes. Getting Kinkotsu requires obtaining 300 plastic figures.

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Finding Pandaman in One Piece Manga

This guide is simply for locating the hidden Pandaman drawings [with the exception of Volume 7 page 68]. There are plenty more appearances of Pandaman in the comics, but they are not "hidden". They are part of fan art, reproduced images of his hidden locations, character portraits for popularity rankings, or reproduced figures on the spine (as is the case with Volumes 21 and 28). These are simply the hidden locations of Pandaman. Some of these are rather funny and they might surprise you. I suggest you try to look for him on your own as well. Nothing beats the sensation of knowing you are winning Oda's hide-and-seek game.

I have also made mention of when Pandaman is together with Tomato Gang. Tomato Gang is a 38-year-old (if that is indeed what Oda intended when he wrote '38' next to his name) loan collector that is pursuing Pandaman for money that he owes. He wields a kelp roll as if it were a gun.

Vol 5

Location	Details
Chapter 44. 178p Panel 1	To the right of Sanji b/w word bubbles
Chapter 44. 182p Panel 3	Bottom center
Chapter 44. 183p Panel 1	Right of Luffy’s back
Chapter 44. 184p Panel 3	Look slightly to the left of Gin’s foot on the table
Chapter 44. 185p Panel 3	To the right of Pati
Chapter 44. 185p Panel 4	Is that his shadow behind the old lady?
Chapter 44. 188p Panel 3	Cheering to the left of Pati’s bent knee

7 Sightings for Volume 5

 

Vol 6

Location	Details
Chapter 45. 22p Panel 5	Seated to the left of Luffy’s body
Chapter 46. 37p Panel 2	Slightly to the right of the right side window
Chapter 46. 43p Panel 4	Just to the left of Sanji’s cheek
*Chapter 47. 66p*	First mention of Pandaman
Chapter 46. 126p Panel 1	Hanging over the edge of the deck to Zoro’s right
Chapter 51. 141p Panel 1	Farthest character to the left

 5 Sightings for Volume 6 

 

Vol 7

Location	Details
Chapter 55. 27p	Below the sunflower
Chapter 55. 28p Panel 1	Doubled over to the right of Sanji’s leg
The Inroduction of Pandaman 68p	I’m sure you’ll spot him.
Chapter 57. 69p	Half obscured by Mohji’s right leg
Chapter 60. 133p Panel 3	Bottom on the left
Chapter 60. 135p Panel 5	Bruised and bloody in the bottom center

6 Sightings for Volume 7

 

Vol 8

Location	Details
Chapter 64. 28p Panel 2	Look dead center then slightly down.
Chapter 64. 33p Panel 6	To the left of the shoulder of the man with a key on his head.
Chapter 67. 92p Panel 6	His head and arms appear in the upper-right area of the huddled mass giving the “peace” sign.

 3 Sightings for Volume 8

 

Vol 9

Location	Details
Chapter 72. 13p Panel 3	In the space created by Gen’s arm
Chapter 74. 48p Panel 2	Standing to the left of the fishmen seated on the right side of the picture
Chapter 75. 76p Panel 3	Just to the right of Arlong’s cap
Chapter 78. 128p Panel 1	Fifth figure standing in line on the left.

4 Sightings for Volume 9

 

Vol 10

Location	Details
Chapter 87. 111p Panel 4	To the right of Johnny’s back

1 Sighting for Volume 10 

 

Vol 11

Location	Details
Chapter 94. 74p Panel 1	Far right middle giving “double peace” sign
Chapter 95. 100p Panel 2	Sixth figure to the right of Gen
Chapter 96. 117p Panel 2	To the right of Zoro’s left elbow
Chapter 98. 148p Panel 2	Look at the top of the platform. Look to the right side ever so slightly (before the speech bubble) and down. Pandaman has a balloon tied to his head.
Chapter 98. 151p Panel 1	Just above the woman’s speech bubble.
Chapter 99. 171p Panel 4	Just to left of the pirate’s speech bubble which reads, “Do you have any last words you would like to say?”
Chapter 99. 172p Panel 2	Exactly in-between the two pillars on the left of the platform, look down about ¼ of an inch.
Chapter 99. 180p Panel 5	His face is on the far right of the panel. Very easy to spot compared to the last few.

8 Sightings for Volume 11 

 

Vol 12

Location	Details
Chapter 106. 149p Panel 5	Face on the child’s T-Shirt
Chapter 107. 164p Panel 3	Right to the left of Miss. Monday

2 Sightings for Volume 12 

 

Vol 13

Location	Details
Chapter 117. 165p Panel 3	In the pool to Miss. Golden Week’s right
Chapter 117. 167p Panel 1	In the pool striking a pose

 2 Sightings for Volume 13

 

Vol 14

 

No Sightings for Volume 14

 

Vol 15

Location	Details
On the manga cover under the paper slip.	Seek and ye shall find

 1 Sighting for Volume 15

 

Vol 16

Location	Details
Chapter 139. 53p Panel 3	To the left of the large and bulky figure with the black and white coat
Chapter 141. 89p	Below the figure standing on the stage
Chapter 141. 91p Panel 4	On Vivi’s left wielding a shovel
Chapter 142. 119p Panel 1, 120p Panel 2, 123p Panel 3, 125p Panel 2. Chapter 143. 133p Panel 1. Chapter 144. 165p Panel 5	The picture frame on Hiruruk’s wall
Chapter 145. 169p	Look to the left of the cheering arm of the man wearing the “Front Baby” jacket

 10 Sightings for Volume 16

 

Vol 17

Location	Details
Chapter 153. 153p Panel 3	Starting dead-center, move right past the man’s mouth.
Chapter 155. 191p	From Crocodile’s left shoulder look left about an inch or so and down to the broken crate. Pandaman is above the crate

 2 Sightings for Volume 17

 

Vol 18

Location	Details
Chapter 158. 49p Panel 5	Bottom right next to the camel leg. Pandaman? Or just a hood?
Chapter 158. 51p Panel 3	Almost exact center of panel seated in background
Chapter 160. 99p Panel 1	A picture on the far left resting on a shelf
Chapter 162. 127p	Jumping next to the sword on the right
Chapter 163. 161p Panel 3	Starting at bottom center, move left until you see him. An easy one
Chapter 165. 194p Panel 1	Bottom, look to the left of the stove-pipe hat man's right wrist.

6 Sightings for Volume 18 

 

Vol 19

Location	Details
On the manga cover under the paper slip.	Seek and ye shall find
Chapter 167. 7p	Start at the “R” in the foreground Marine’s hat and look up slowly.
Chapter 168. 40p Panel 2	Look down from Vivi’s left fist.
Chapter 170. 82p Panel 1	Picture on the wall in the top right
Chapter 172. 115p Panel 2	Look left one inch from Kohza’s left shoulder and down ever so slightly
Chapter 174. 162p Panel 2	Laying beaten on the ground at the feet of a female on the right.

 6 Sightings for Volume 19

 

Vol 20

Location	Details
Chapter 41p Panel 3	Bottom center
Chapter 179. 60p Panel 1	Bottom on right side, running with sack. Tomato Gang is present.
Chapter 181. 89p Panel 3	A tough one. In the back row on the right half. To the right of the “HAH!” speech box
Chapter 182. 120p Panel 4	Top left corner
Chapter 183. 133p Panel 3	Near dead-center below horse’s mouth

5 Sightings for Volume 20 

 

Vol 21

Location	Details
On the manga cover under the paper slip.	Laugh your @ss off
Chapter 189. 60p Panel 2	A toughie. Right side, above butt of rifle
Chapter 193. 138p Panel 3	Bottom, to left of the stairs about ½ an inch

3 Sightings for Volume 21 

 

Vol 22

Location	Details
Chapter 196 9p Panel 3	Bottom of steps
Chapter 196. 24p Panel 2	Super hard. His head is in a space at the bottom of the”…!!” speech box
Chapter 197. 36p Panel 4	To the right of the man riding a horse on the right side
Chapter 197. 42p Panel 2	Riding the horse on the left!

4 Sightings for Volume 22

 

Vol 23

Location	Details
Chapter 210. 101p Panel 1	Bottom right near the corner with arms folded
Chapter 212. 131p Panel 4	In background just above the head of the dancing girl. Tomato Gang present.
Chapter 212. 134p Panel 4	Left side standing with arms folded. Tomato Gang is present.
Chapter 213. 149p Panel 3	Start at bottom center and slowly move left
Chapter 215. 200p Panel 2	Start at bottom right corner and slowly move up. If you reach the middle, you’ve gone up too far. Tomato Gang Present.
Chapter 216. 214p Panel 4	Very difficult to describe this one. From the “n” hiragana in the bottom left speech box, move very slowly about an inch or so right. Those appear to be his ears.

 6 Sightings for Volume 23

 

Vol 24

Location	Details
On the manga cover under the paper slip.	I’ll let you find this one. It is either the most difficult of all, or pretty easy. Depends on what kind of thinker you are. If you’re having trouble finding him, I swear he’s there.
Chapter 219. 52p Panel 4	Although rather ambiguous, it would appear that there is a panda head on the sail of the ship in Robin's book above her right hand.
Chapter 220. 69p Panel 1	Next to the right elbow of the man with stars on his shirt on the right half
Chapter 221. 93p Panel 2	Bottom right corner
Chapter 222. 119p Panel 1	Under the wrestler’s right arm. Tomato Gang is present.
Chapter 223. 141p Panel 1	Under the cherry pie-eating man’s chin. Tomato Gang is present.
Chapter 224. 148p Panel 1	To the right of the woman’s ear on the right half
Chapter 224. 158p	Far left side near middle underneath the beer mug
Chapter 225. 176p Panel 2	Extreme left giving “double peace” sign. Tomato Gang is present.

8 Sightings for Volume 24 

 

Vol 25

Location	Details
On the manga back cover under the paper slip.	Happy searching!
Chapter 227. 14p Panel 3	Just to the left of the log Norland is standing on
Chapter 233. 129p Panel 2	Start at Luffy’s groin and move left slowly about ¾ of an inch
Chapter 233. 138p Panel 1	Look straight down from Ace’s hat

4 Sightings for Volume 25 

 

Vol 26

Location	Details
On the manga back cover under the paper slip.	Happy searching!
Chapter 240. 69p Panel 3	Left half under the speech bubble. Tomato Gang present.
Chapter 244. 136p Panel 2	Look straight up about ¾ of an inch from Luffy’s left hand and move left. You can tell it is Pandaman by his pose

3 Sightings for Volume 26 

 

Vol 27

Location	Details
On the manga back cover under the paper slip.	Happy Searching!
Chapter 249. 62p Panel 2	Under the bearded man’s chin
Chapter 251. 97p Panel 2	Above Wiper’s shield holding a spear
Chapter 252. 107p	Awww, lil’ Pandaman on the right side next to Wapol’s shed

4 Sightings for Volume 27 

 

Vol 28

Location	Details
On the manga cover under the paper slip.	Laugh your @ss off.
On the manga back cover under the paper slip.	Happy searching!

 2 Sightings for Volume 28

 

Vol 29

Location	Details
On the manga back cover under the paper slip.	Happy Searching!
Chapter 272. 149p	Far left seated at table. Tomato Gang present.
Chapter 274. 203p	Look ever so slightly to the left of Ener for two spears sticking out of the ground. Pandaman is to the left of them

3 Sightings for Volume 29

 

105 Total Sightings as of Volume 29

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As for The Rest?

Pandaman is everywhere. Seriously. It is ridiculous to see all the places he has invaded. I cannot possibly find them all myself because I do not have the resources, for instance he has even been on Japanese commercials. In that event, if anyone would like to submit their Pandaman findings, that would be super! You can always contact me at tsujimania@hotmail.com Other than that, I'll simply be adding my Pandaman findings here in no particular order.

Pandaman Invades the World

• One Piece TV Animation Opening #1: "We Are". He is among the rogues that Zoro fends off with his swords.
  
  
• One Piece Grand Battle! for Sony Playstation. Pandaman is a hidden character. Obtain him by winning Event Mode and pressing Circle, Circle, X, Triangle, Triangle, Square. Should you input the code correctly you will hear "Paaaandaaa".
  
  
• One Piece Grand Battle 2 for Sony Playstation. Defeat Crocodile and then clear Event Battle Mode with Mr. 2.
  
  
• One Piece Treasure Battle! for Nintendo Game Cube. Complete the "Flying Kaloo" bonus game to unlock Pandaman as an assistant in battle. To unlock the bonus game, you need Deck 16 which is composed of: 202, 221, 255 & 251. Pandaman also faces off against Usopp in Deck 13's bonus game.