In the popular Japanese anime One Piece, black flags bearing a skull with a straw hat are carried by a rowdy crew of pirates who have made it their mission to challenge a draconian regime and fight for freedom.
But in July, these emblems started popping up across Indonesia – along doorways, on the backs of cars, and painted on walls.
For many, it was a response to Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto's call for Indonesians to fly their national red and white flag ahead of the country's Independence Day on 17 August.
Instead, many chose to raise these pirate flags - known as a Jolly Roger - as a symbol of their discontent, with many criticising what they say is an increasingly centralised government led by Prabowo.
But the movement has not been well received by all. Earlier last week, the country's Deputy House Speaker criticised the flag displays, calling it an "attempt to divide the nation". Another lawmaker even suggested it could be treason.
