One Piece flags at Parliament

They're waving One Piece flags

outside the parliaments

of Indonesia and Nepal

That is how powerful

Manga has become powerful internationally


In Japan it is a cultural touchstone

And there is a manga for every age

Internationally it is often considered

A fantastical distraction from real life

Consumed by teens and young adults


These young adults have chanelled

the ambitious rebellious spirit

Of One Piece’s Straw Hat crew

Turning distraction into action

That could overturn governments


And we manga fans from abroad

Can feel the fiery spirit within them.


What a time to be a manga fan!


(Picture from https://telegrafi.com/en/The-One-Piece-flag-is-waving-all-over-the-world--what-does-that-mean/)