"A grinning skull wearing a straw hat: Fans of the Japanese manga and anime "One Piece" instantly recognize this Jolly Roger flag as the banner of the Straw Hat Crew, an infamous group of pirates led by a young captain called Monkey D. Luffy. The flag was raised in front the Nepalese parliament when protesters stormed the building and set it on fire in early September, and it is now used in global youth-led movements known as the Gen Z protests."
"The manga has sold more than 500 million copies, earning various Guinness publishing records. It has also spawned different films, as well as a long-running TV anime series of more than 1,000 episodes. At the core of the manga's complex universe, "One Piece" follows the young captain Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they challenge corrupt powers, including the autocratic World Government."
The Straw Hat Jolly Roger serves as a widely recognized emblem tied to Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew. The flag was raised during a storming and fire at the Nepalese parliament in early September and has been adopted by global youth-led Gen Z movements. One Piece began in 1997 by Eiichiro Oda, exceeding 110 volumes, selling over 500 million copies, and generating films plus a TV anime of more than 1,000 episodes. Luffy and his crew embody freedom, individual choice, aiding oppressed groups, and opposing corrupt authorities, which aligns with protest sentiments.
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