Top 8 Best Jolly Rogers of One Piece, the Most Iconic and Fan-Favorite Flags

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In a world where pirates rule the seas, Jolly Rogers in the One Piece franchise stand as a defining symbol. Representing unity, freedom, and the unique identity of each pirate crew, these flags are also closely tied to resistance against oppressive powers.

Much like other major pop culture icons, the Jolly Rogers from One Piece have recently taken on new meaning in real life, becoming a symbol of government critique in Indonesia. This phenomenon notably occurred in the lead-up to the country’s Independence Day.

From the Straw Hat Pirates to the Blackbeard Pirates and the Buggy Pirates, let’s now uncover the most iconic Jolly Rogers in One Piece, based on Beebom and Game Rant. 

List of the Most Iconic Jolly Rogers in One Piece

1. The Straw Hat Pirates’ Jolly Roger

When it comes to Jolly Rogers in One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates are undeniably at the very top. Luffy’s simple yet cheerful Jolly Roger features a smiling skull wearing his signature straw hat. Remarkably, the Straw Hat Pirates managed to conquer the Grand Line in less than a year since Luffy first set out on his journey, making them one of the most notorious pirate crews to ever sail the seas.

2. The Beast Pirates’ Jolly Roger

Led by Kaidou, one of the planet’s strongest creatures, the Beast Pirates fly a menacing skull with sharp horns. Their flag mirrors the raw power and brutality of the crew itself, which is composed of roughly 20,000 fearsome pirates, many of whom possess animalistic, shape-shifting abilities. The Beast Pirates stand among the most hated crews to sail the seas, serving as one of the manga’s major antagonists.

3. The Kid Pirates’ Jolly Roger

Eustass Kid’s Jolly Roger features a flame-like hair skull with square-shaped goggles on its forehead, simply mirroring Kid’s own appearance. Behind the skull, flames rise in the background, while the traditional crossbones are stylized with two crossed knives. This striking Jolly Roger was first introduced during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc, when the Straw Hat Pirates arrived there two years prior.

4. The Blackbeard Pirates’ Jolly Roger

The Blackbeard Pirates is led by Marshall D. Teach, one of the Four Emperors who was originally a member of the Whitebeard Pirates. With an eerie flag displaying three skulls having their eyes fixed in opposing directions, the design still puzzles fans and theorists. Backed by a powerful and ever-growing pirate fleet, the Blackbeard Pirates is now One Piece’s primary antagonist.

5. The Big Mom Pirates’ Jolly Roger

Charlotte Linlin's flag is as wild as she is, a grinning skull with big, red lips, a pirate hat, and flashy pink hair. Instead of traditional crossbones, the flag features two crossed candies and a tree on one side, perfectly capturing Big Mom’s obsessive love for sweets. But beneath the sugary aesthetic lies a brutal legacy.

6. The Buggy Pirates’ Jolly Roger

The Buggy Pirates’ Jolly Roger is one of the first introduced in One Piece. The flag perfectly reflects their eccentric leader, Buggy the Clown, featuring clown makeup and a bright red nose. While the crew was initially seen as comedic and unremarkable, Buggy’s rise has been anything but. Once a mere follower of the Roger Pirates, he’s climbed the ranks, such as becoming a Warlord of the Sea.

7. The Whitebeard Pirates’ Jolly Roger

A nod to Edward Newgate’s signature features, the Whitebeard Pirates’ Jolly Roger features a skull with a defining white mustache. But the significance of this crew goes beyond its flag design. Whitebeard was the only pirate known to have rivaled the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, in battle. Following the devastating events of the Payback War and Whitebeard’s death at Marineford, however, the once-mighty crew was disbanded.

8. The Red Hair Pirates’ Jolly Roger

Led by Shanks, the Red Hair Pirates’ Jolly Roger is a minimalist yet bold symbol. It features a skull marked with Shanks’ signature red scars across the left eye socket, outlined in black, along with two crossed sabers in place of traditional crossbones. As one of the most powerful crews ruling the New World, the Red Hair Pirates play a key role in shaping the journeys of both Luffy and Usopp.

As the Manga series continues to captivate fans worldwide, the iconic Jolly Rogers of One Piece have inspired creativity, fandom, and even real-world cultural trends. A striking example is the recent One Piece flag phenomenon in Indonesia, which led the Presidential Palace to affirm the national red-and-white flag as the highest symbol of sovereignty.

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