Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime

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Episode 3117

25 Sep 2025

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The Briefing

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Episode 3117

1734 min

Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world.

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