In Indonesia, the pirate flag from the Japanese manga series "One Piece," known as the Jolly Roger, has become a prominent symbol of protest ahead of the country's Independence Day on August 17, 2025. Students, activists, and truck drivers have been displaying the flag as a form of expression against various government policies. President Prabowo Subianto has stated that he does not object to the use of the One Piece flag, recognizing it as an expression of creativity and culture. The Indonesian military and government officials have emphasized that the national flag, the red and white, must still be respected and flown alongside any other flags. Legal experts from Universitas Brawijaya have confirmed that flying the One Piece flag does not violate any laws or constitute incitement. Some individuals have interpreted the flag as a symbol supporting government programs such as food self-sufficiency. However, there have been isolated incidents, including a reported case in Bantaeng where a man claiming to be military personnel assaulted a vegetable vendor for displaying the flag. The phenomenon has drawn attention both domestically and internationally as a unique form of political expression in Indonesia.