Shusui belonged to Ryuma, Wano's greatest samurai. Zoro won it at Thriller Bark and later gave it back. Here is its story.
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Shusui is the sword many fans think looks best of all Zoro's blades, and it comes with a legend attached.
Who is Zoro?
At Thriller Bark, Zoro faced a zombie carrying the shadow of Ryuma, a legendary samurai from the land of Wano, said to have cut down a dragon. After winning the duel, Zoro was given Ryuma's sword, Shusui.
Years later in Wano, Zoro returned Shusui to the country as a national treasure, and received Enma in its place.
The sword
Shusui is a Great Grade black blade, one of very few black swords in One Piece. It has a red handle wrap and a cross-shaped guard.
Which Zoro katana should you get?
- Zoro Shusui wooden katana (₹1499): hand-painted wood core, 104 cm. Best for walls, collections and cosplay.
- Zoro Shusui LED katana (₹2499): the blade glows, USB Type-C, double tap to switch on. Best for gaming setups and dark rooms.
Every version is about 104 cm long with a decorative, non-sharp blade.
How to choose
Zoro's sword comes in two styles. Here is how to decide:
- Pick wooden if you want the closest look to the anime, plan to hang it on a wall, are building a collection, or need it for cosplay. It needs no power and the hand-painted details stand out in daylight.
- Pick LED if it is going behind a gaming monitor, on a shelf in a dark room, or you want it to be the first thing people notice. It runs on USB Type-C, so a power bank works for photos and events.
Will it fit my room?
At about 104 cm, the katana is roughly the width of a small desk. On a wall it needs about 110 cm of free space; on a stand, a shelf or desk at least 30 cm deep. Our stands keep it level and stop it from rolling.
Buying Zoro's katana as a gift?
It works well for birthdays, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and graduation, for anyone who has watched the series. Add a stand so it can go on display the day it arrives. If you are unsure which style they would like, the wooden version is the safer choice for collectors and the LED version for gamers.
Display ideas
Shusui with Wado Ichimonji and Sandai Kitetsu recreates Zoro's pre-Wano look. Put it on a single, double or triple katana display stand to keep it straight and safe.
Key moments in the story
- Thriller Bark: Zoro defeats the zombie carrying Ryuma's shadow and is given Shusui.
- Wano: Zoro learns that Shusui is a national treasure of Wano, and returns it to Ryuma's grave.
Did you know?
- Shusui is a black blade, which in One Piece means a sword that has been coated in Haki for so long that it has turned permanently black.
- Ryuma, its owner, is said to have cut down a dragon in Wano.
- Shusui replaced Yubashiri, which Zoro lost at Enies Lobby.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Zoro give Shusui back?
Shusui is a national treasure of Wano. Zoro returned it to Ryuma's grave and received Enma in exchange.
Is Shusui a black blade?
Yes, one of very few black blades in One Piece.
Is the blade sharp?
No. All our katanas are display pieces with decorative, non-sharp blades, made for walls, desks, collections and cosplay. They are not for sparring or cutting.
Does it come with a stand?
The display stand is sold separately. Our single, double and triple katana stands fit all UrbanNook wooden and LED katanas.
How is it packed and delivered?
Every katana is packed in protective packaging for its full 104 cm length and delivered across India. Report any transit damage within 3 days with an unboxing video and we replace it free.
Care
Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the finish, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. All our swords are decorative with non-sharp blades.
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