One Piece Pirate Flag Emerges as Global Symbol of Gen Z Resistance and Anti-Establishment Protests

Oct 04, 2025 02:41 am CST

The iconic One Piece manga's Luffy pirate flag has transformed into a powerful symbol of resistance for Generation Z protesters across continents. From Indonesia to Madagascar, Peru to France, this distinctive skull with a straw hat represents young people's fight against oppressive governments while demonstrating how a 25-year-old Japanese manga series has united global youth movements through shared cultural understanding.