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Why a One Piece pirate symbol appeared at Delhi protests, and what it represents

Reported by The Indian Express 13 Oct 2026, 8:29 pm IST 1 min read

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The straw-hatted pirate emblem has appeared at protests from Indonesia to Nepal, and now Delhi. What explains the appeal of the Japanese manga and anime series among young protesters?

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Section: India
Places: Delhi
First reported by: The Indian Express
Reporter: anagha jayakumar
Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:29 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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