Using The Naruto Clan Logo During The Vice Presidential Candidate Debate, Gibran Sends A Message To Continue Jokowi's Program

Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the second round of the Cawapres debate at the JCC, Jakarta, Sunday, January 21 (VO)

JAKARTA - Candidate for vice president (cawapres) number 2 Gibran Rakabuming Raka appeared wearing a baby blue shirt, equipped with a pin from the One Piece anime as an accessory in the 2024 Cawapres Debate taking place at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Sunday, January 21 evening.

This can be interpreted as a sign that he will continue the program of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) if elected later.

As is known, One Piece is a Japanese anime or manga that is very popular around the world. In fact, Gibran likes it.

The mode observer from Indonesia Fashion Chamber, Lisa Fitria, said that seeing these logos is not just a complementary accessory. However, it contains certain messages.

A mini pin typical of strawtop pirates or familiarly called the Mugiwara pirate from One Piece opened Gibran's appearance in the debate. Then in the next segments, he appeared in a jacket bearing the Uzumaki clan logo which is the Naruto clan in the Naruto anime.

The Uzumakaki clan logo shows several things, one of which is suspected as a symbol of Gibran's desire to continue President Joko Widodo (Jokowi)'s programs, such as the character of Boruto, Naruto's son who wants to continue his father's struggle.

In addition, Gibran is known to like Naruto and maybe it is also behind him to put the Uzumaki clan logo on his jacket.

"Naruto is (the story) often underestimated, dwarfed, but he is able to become a leader. Maybe his (Gibran) intention is to prove that those who underestimate him will know that Gibran has the ability to become vice president," said Lisa, as quoted by Antara.

Meanwhile, One Piece's strawtop pirate pins as Gibran's way of emphasizing messages about the downstream program, one of which is maritime.

In One Piece, the main character named Luffy aspires to become the king of pirates who can control the oceans. A similar message allows Gibran to convey, that in his leadership, Indonesia's maritime will be protected by his sovereignty.

"Why does he use a pirate pin? That may mean our maritime will be guarded. So, whoever hits his territory may be fought," said Lisa.

Lisa also assessed that the use of logos that are closely related to the 1990s generation and generation Z is also the way Gibran communicates and attracts young voters.

"Indeed, if you look at the 1990s, eye catching (attract attention), it is still coming in to represent the communication of the younger generation. Overall the concepts and appearance are the same, but with pins people are highlighting and their supporters are also seeing this," he explained.