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A shocking case out of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, has left both true-crime followers and anime fans reeling. In August, police arrested a 33-year-old man named Julius for allegedly murdering his wife and two young children, aged four and five, with a machete.
The story took an even darker and stranger turn when Julius claimed during police questioning that he was influenced by One Piece, the long-running Japanese manga and anime about pirates, friendship, and chasing dreams.
A video of his interrogation has since gone viral, showing Julius telling officers: “I did not fulfil the living requirements of One Piece. I was scolded by One Piece.”
According to tvOnenews, the bizarre statement has sparked outrage and confusion online. Many questioned whether One Piece—a series that celebrates loyalty and moral courage—could have possibly “inspired” such an act, while others suspected Julius might be suffering from serious mental illness.
Authorities have since clarified that they are treating the case primarily as a domestic dispute. Police have confirmed that Julius is undergoing psychiatric evaluation, with specialists assessing his mental state to determine if delusion or psychosis played a role.
Investigators believe his references to the anime were not the true motive behind the killings but instead a sign of psychological disturbance.
Online, fans of One Piece have been quick to distance the beloved series from the crime, with many commenting that “One Piece has never taught anyone to kill their family.”
Julius remains in police custody while investigators collect forensic evidence and interview neighbours. The charges against him are still being determined, pending the results of his psychiatric tests.
Despite the disturbing nature of this case, One Piece remains deeply ingrained in Indonesia’s pop culture—so much so that the Straw Hat Pirates’ Jolly Roger flag was recently used as a symbol of protest, reflecting how the anime’s themes of resistance and freedom continue to resonate far beyond the screen.
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