With a week to go until a landmark Independence Day, Indonesian protesters are raising the straw hat-wearing Jolly Roger from ...

The One Piece anime flag, known as the Jolly Roger, is causing political tension in Indonesia as officials label it a potential threat amid rising public displays of discontent ...

In One Piece, the Jolly Roger is a banner of freedom. This month in Indonesia, it’s a protest symbol challenging President Prabowo Subianto regime ...

A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.

Some officials have criticised the use of the symbol, with one comparing it to treason. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Much like other major pop culture icons, the Jolly Rogers from One Piece have recently taken on new meaning in real life, ...

Coordinating Politcs and Security Minister Budi Gunawan has threatened people flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger flag with ...

Indonesia is cracking down on a viral pirate flag that is spreading as a symbol of political protest ahead of independence ...

A pirate flag from the Japanese anime series One Piece has ignited controversy across Indonesia, with its symbolism of public ...

Young Indonesians dissatisfied with the government are flying a flag from the popular anime One Piece ahead of the country's ...

Social media users say they chose the Jolly Roger flag, because it symbolised courage and rebellion against oppression.

Pop culture resistance can become a powerful form of resistance – especially when authorities overreact, says a writer who ...