It follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates fighting corrupt powers for freedom and adventure.
(Image: SAJJAD HUSSAIN / AFP)2 / 5 The flag features a grinning skull wearing Luffy’s signature straw hat.
It represents the Straw Hat Crew’s values: freedom, individual choice, resistance against oppression, and standing up for the oppressed.
(Image: X/@Vedreg)ADVERTISEMENT3 / 5 The Jolly Roger flag has been adopted by Gen Z protesters worldwide as a symbol of defiance.
(Image: X/@Vedreg)4 / 5 In India’s ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) student protests at Jantar Mantar, young demonstrators have been spotted waving the One Piece pirate flag, turning it into a symbol of youth resistance against exam scams and education failures.
Last Updated: July 24, 2026, 19:32 IST
1 / 5 "One Piece," created in 1997 by Eiichiro Oda, is the best-selling manga series of all time with over 500 million copies sold. It follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates fighting corrupt powers for freedom and adventure. (Image: SAJJAD HUSSAIN / AFP)
2 / 5 The flag features a grinning skull wearing Luffy’s signature straw hat. It represents the Straw Hat Crew’s values: freedom, individual choice, resistance against oppression, and standing up for the oppressed. (Image: X/@Vedreg)
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3 / 5 The Jolly Roger flag has been adopted by Gen Z protesters worldwide as a symbol of defiance. It first gained prominence in Indonesia and Nepal, where youth used it to challenge corruption and authoritarianism. (Image: X/@Vedreg)
4 / 5 In India’s ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) student protests at Jantar Mantar, young demonstrators have been spotted waving the One Piece pirate flag, turning it into a symbol of youth resistance against exam scams and education failures. (Image: X/@skynewsagra/AFP)
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