For ‘One Piece’ fans, this isn’t just the flag of a fictional pirate crew. It gives the message of freedom, right to take one’s own decisions, supporting the weak and opposing the wrong system.
The pirate flag of Japan’s famous manga (comic) chain ‘One Piece’ has now become the new symbol of youth protest. This flag is called the Jolly Roger of the Straw Hat Pirates. Recently, many protesters were seen carrying this flag in the student movement of Cockroach Janata Party going on at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. In the year 1997, writer Eiichiro Oda started ‘One Piece’. It is one of the world’s best-selling manga series and has sold more than 500 million copies. The story revolves around Monkey D. Luffy and his companions who fight against injustice and corrupt forces. This is the reason why today many youth are considering this flag as a symbol of their struggle and demand for justice.
The flag features a smiling skull wearing Luffy’s signature straw hat. For ‘One Piece’ fans, this isn’t just the flag of a fictional pirate crew. It gives the message of freedom, right to take one’s own decisions, supporting the weak and opposing the wrong system. Due to this thinking, youth of many countries of the world have started using it in their movements. This flag is also becoming increasingly popular on social media and is becoming the identity of the youth demanding change.
Youth in Indonesia and Nepal used
According to the report, youth in Indonesia and Nepal first used this flag during protests against corruption and power. After this, students and youth in other countries also started taking it to their movements. He believes that the story of ‘One Piece’ inspires people to stand against injustice and create a better society. That is why this flag has now become not just a part of a comic, but a shared symbol of many youth movements around the world.
In India too, the use of this flag is now visible in student movements. Many students were seen waving it during the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. The protesters are demanding examination scams, reforms in the education system and action against those responsible. They say that this flag inspires them to remain united and raise their voice against injustice. In this way, this symbol, which originated from a popular Japanese manga, has now become the new face of the youth’s struggle, demand for justice and accountability in many countries of the world.
