US EditionIndonesians Raise Anime Pirate Flag in Protest as Nation Marks Independence
The One Piece pirate flag has become a widespread symbol of protest against transportation reforms and government policies, with thousands of flags sold and viral social media support.
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For the holiday, the skull from the Japanese Manga series "One Piece" often blows alongside the red and white national symbols. The authorities react annoyed.
Indonesian Authorities Respond to Mass Flying of ‘One Piece’ Flag
Along Indonesia’s city streets and country roads, the Southeast Asian nation’s red-and-white flag isn’t the only one you may see waving from cars, homes, and hands ahead of its Independence Day on Sunday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Since late July, as an expression of dissatisfaction with their government, some Indonesians have flown a version of the Jolly Roger skull-and-bones flag from the popular Japanese anime One Piece, which originat…
House Speaker Puan Maharani touched on the phenomenon of public criticism that is now emerging on social media (medsos), such as "just run away for now" and "One Piece flag...."
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