Here Are the Five Philosophies of the 'Jolly Roger' Flag of 'One Piece'

Loyal fans of the anime "One Piece" are certainly familiar with the Jolly Roger. The Jolly Roger is the symbol of a skull wearing a straw hat on the One Piece flag.

In fact, the Jolly Roger holds a very deep philosophy. It's not just a flag, but also a symbol of the crew's identity.

So, what is the philosophy behind the One Piece flag? It's the image of a skull with two crossed bones. Compiling various sources, here are five philosophies behind the Jolly Roger in the One Piece series.

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1.Symbol of Freedom
In the One Piece universe, pirates are people who cherish freedom. However, the Jolly Roger has become a symbol of freedom, signifying their refusal to be restrained by the World Government.

2.Symbol of Resistance
The skull on the Jolly Roger also symbolizes resistance against oppressive governments. Pirates fly their Jolly Rogers as a symbol of resistance against injustice.

For them, there would be no such thing as a just system if the world were ruled by a just system. Many pirates sail not to seek wealth, but to fight against the corrupt system.

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3.Symbol of Brotherhood
Every pirate crew in One Piece has a different relationship. However, most crews share a very strong bond with one another.

For crews with close bonds, the Jolly Roger is a symbol of brotherhood. They become family not just because they share the same blood.

4.Symbol of Reputation
More than just a flag, the Jolly Roger also determines a pirate crew's reputation. When two pirate crews clash, they usually look to their opponent's Jolly Roger first.

Interestingly, the Jolly Roger can also be used to protect a country. This way, other pirates or the World Government cannot interfere with that country.

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5.Symbol of Honor and Crew Identity
The philosophy of the Jolly Roger is that it symbolizes the honor and identity of the crew. Furthermore, the Jolly Roger is also a symbol of honor.

Even though it's just a flag, one should never mess with a crew's Jolly Roger. Damaging, tearing, or even burning a Jolly Roger is tantamount to declaring war on the crew.

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