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Sanji, originally named Vinsmoke Sanji, hails from the royal Vinsmoke family ruling the Germa Kingdom in the North Blue. As the third son of Vinsmoke Judge and Vinsmoke Sora, he held the status of a prince. Unlike his genetically modified siblings, Sanji was born with normal human abilities and emotions due to his mother's intervention. This difference led to severe abuse from his father and brothers, culminating in his imprisonment and a staged death. His sister Reiju eventually facilitated his escape, after which he permanently renounced his family name and title.

Following his escape, Sanji worked as a cook aboard the cruise ship Orbit. A pirate named "Red Leg" Zeff rescued him during a storm, leaving them stranded together. Zeff gave Sanji all their food rations and sacrificed his own leg to ensure their survival. This act instilled in Sanji a lifelong vow to never refuse food to anyone in need. After their rescue, Sanji trained under Zeff for nine years at the Baratie restaurant, mastering culinary arts and developing the kick-based Black Leg Style fighting technique designed to protect a cook's hands.

Sanji later joined the Straw Hat Pirates as their cook, pursuing his dream of finding the mythical All Blue, a sea where fish from all oceans gather. As a senior officer, he forms part of the crew's "Monster Trio" alongside Luffy and Zoro, recognized for his combat prowess. His fighting style evolved to incorporate fire-based techniques like Diable Jambe and Ifrit Jambe, alongside advanced Observation Haki for threat detection and Armament Haki for defense. During the Whole Cake Island Arc, Sanji confronted his family, rejected an arranged marriage, accepted his heritage, and reaffirmed loyalty to Zeff and the Straw Hats. Subsequent battles awakened latent genetic enhancements, granting him augmented durability, speed, and regenerative abilities, though he destroyed his Germa Raid Suit to sever ties permanently.

Sanji's personality blends chivalry, compassion, and tactical intelligence. He maintains a strict moral code, refusing to fight women or waste food. His amorous nature often manifests as comedic flirtation, though he prioritizes the crew's safety. He frequently undertakes independent covert missions during crises, such as disabling Enel's ark in Skypiea or closing the Gates of Justice at Enies Lobby. Culinary expertise defines his character; he can recreate complex recipes like Whole Cake Island's wedding cake through smell alone and transforms scraps into gourmet meals. His Attack Cuisine, learned in the Kamabakka Kingdom, enhances physical stamina.

In One Piece Film: Red, Sanji attends Uta's concert on Elegia Island, preparing barbecue for the crew. He reacts with jealousy upon learning Uta is Shanks' daughter and seeing Luffy embrace her. While cooking, he identifies and discards a suspicious mushroom using his ingredient knowledge. He participates in defending Uta from pirate attacks.

Sanji's bounty started at 77,000,000 Belly after Enies Lobby. It rose to 177,000,000 Belly after Dressrosa with an "Only Alive" stipulation influenced by his father. Post-Whole Cake Island, it reached 330,000,000 Belly, reverting to "Dead or Alive." Following the Onigashima raid, it peaked at 1,032,000,000 Belly, incorporating his birthdate (March 2) numerically. His eyebrows spiral clockwise, unlike his siblings'; this spiral temporarily reversed during power awakenings but consistently returns to its original form.