Can One Piece Flag Raising Be Called A Insurgency Like The Free Papua Flag? The Following Is An Explanation And Possible Worst Impact

YOGYAKARTA - Recently, social media has been busy discussing raising the One Piece flag ahead of Independence Day on August 17. However, an important question arises: can the raising of this anime flag be called a form of rebellion like the raising of the Free Papuan flag? Check out the full explanation below.

The Phenomenon Of Raising The One Piece Flag In August In Indonesia

Ahead of the celebration of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, a number of residents in various regions were seen flying the One Piece flag in front of the house, in private vehicles, to transport trucks. This flag is black with a skull image with a straw hat, which is a distinctive symbol of the Mugiwara pirate crew in the anime series and the One Piece manga.

This symbol is widely known as an icon of adventure, friendship, and freedom. Therefore, many anime fans use it as an expression of love for the fictional character and world.

Summary Of One Piece's Connected Story

After landing in the Kingdom of Bram, a snowy country that used to be peaceful but now controlled by a greedy ruler named the Deputy Chief of Police, Luffy and the Jerami Topi crew found people living in fear. The Deputy Chief of Police ruled with cruelty and forbade all doctors except those who bowed to him. Many residents who suffered from illness but could not receive treatment because all doctors other than the elite Wapol group were exiled.

In the midst of the crisis, Luffy took his injured partner to Doctor Kureha, an old doctor who lives at the top of Drum's palace with Tony Crypto, a spoke deer. Crypto finally joined the crew after witnessing Luffy's courage who did not attach importance to his status, but rather the principle and spirit of freedom.

The conflict peaked when the Deputy Chief of Police returned and tried to reclaim the palace and destroy the symbols of people's hopes. However, Luffy, with full courage, beat the Deputy Police Chief to a helpless ground and reject all forms of oppression. At that thrilling moment, Luffy climbed the palace post and raised the flag of the Jerami Hat at the top of the kingdom. This action became a symbol that the place is now protected by the spirit of freedom and will not bow to arbitrary power.

The flag is not just a black cloth with a skull picture, but a new symbol of hope for the people of Bram. Since then, the name Luffy and the Jerami Topi crew have been remembered not only as pirates, but also as defenders of truth.

Meaning Spreads The Flag Of One Piece In Our Country

The flag with a skull image with a straw hat, the iconic symbol of the Jerami Topi crew in the One Piece anime, is now no longer just a symbol of entertainment or expression of love for Japanese pop culture. In the hands of some people, this flag has turned into an expression tool that reflects criticism of social inequality, form of oppression, and anxiety over domestic political conditions.

This phenomenon emerged after President Prabowo appealed to residents to fly the Red and White flag during August as a form of respect for Independence Day. However, some netizens showed different responses: they chose to fly the One Piece flag, as a symbolic protest representing disappointment with policies that were deemed not to side with the small community.

This action became a kind of silent statement that insinuated power, while expressing deep unrest over various problems of the nation. The One Piece flag is interpreted as a symbol of hope for the presence of justice and more tangible changes, not just empty criticism, but a moral call from the people to the leaders of the country.

The above question arises from the fundamental differences between fictional symbols and real political symbols. The flag of the Jerami Topi crew in the one Piece anime, known as Jolly Roger, is a symbol of the spirit of adventure, freedom, and friendship. In the context of fictional stories, this flag is not meant to overthrow the legitimate power of a country, but to express the identity of a free group and oppose the injustice of a corrupt system.

Meanwhile, the Free Papuan flag or the Morning Star is a real symbol that voiced political aspirations to separate from Indonesia. In the view of state law, the raising of the flag without permission is considered an act of treason or a form of rebellion against the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, the legal consequences for raising this flag are very serious and cannot be equated with symbols from the entertainment world such as the One Piece flag.

Thus, although both of them are flags raised to mark the existence of a group, meaning, context, and impact are very different. The One Piece flag may not be considered a symbol of rebellion, because it was born from a fictional world and did not have a political meaning in the real world. While the Free Papuan flag, because it concerns the issue of sovereignty and separatism movement, has a real and legally and socially sensitive political impact in Indonesia. However, if later this issue is increasingly developed and is associated with politics in our country, yes, who knows, it is not impossible that there will also be a policy from the state to prohibit it. For more details, read also: The One Piece Flag Phenomenon Ahead of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day, Observers: Symbols of Public Criticism for the Government

The Worst Impact Of The One Piece Flag Raising Phenomenon In Indonesia

1. Implementation of Misleading Symbols

If the One Piece (Jolly Roger) flag which is a fictional symbol is seriously associated as a form of resistance or treason, then the public can experience confusion between pop cultural expressions and legitimate political symbols. This can trigger repressive actions from the apparatus or silencing of expressions that actually do not contain separatist intentions.

2. Social and Political Polarization

When some people consider raising this flag as a form of resistance to the country, and some others see it as normal, there can be polarization and horizontal conflicts between groups. This is dangerous, especially if it is ridden by parties who want to create social instability ahead of important moments such as elections or national celebrations.

3. Excessive Repressive Action Trigger

If the state responds with a strong approach to this phenomenon (for example criminalization without clarification of intention), then freedom of expression can be threatened. This can tarnish the face of democracy and exacerbate public trust in the government.

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