Analisis Nilai Bushido pada Tokoh Kelompok Akazaya Nine dalam Serial Anime “One Piece”

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the depiction of Bushido values in the samurai characters of the Akazaya Nine group in the anime series “One Piece”, especially in the story section about Wano Country using the theoretical of sociology of literature and the concept of Bushido values. In addition, this study also examines the intrinsic elements of the story, including themes, settings, characters/characterization, and the message contained in the story section. The theory of sociology of literature is used to examine the relationship between literary works, such as anime with the social and cultural behavior of the society contained therein, while the Bushido values which include honesty makoto (誠), virtue/compassion jin (仁), loyalty chuugi (忠義), honor meiyo (名誉), sincerity gi (義), politeness rei (礼), and courage yuu (勇) are the main focus in the analysis of the samurai characters of the Akazaya Nine group. The research method employed is qualitative descriptive with data collection through documentation study. The results of the study indicate that Bushido values are consistently represented through loyalty to the leader, courage in facing enemies, and commitment to upholding honor as samurai by members of the Akazaya Nine group. From the analysis of the intrinsic elements, it was found that the theme in the Wano Country story arc centers on the struggle to achieve freedom from the oppression imposed by a tyrannical government. The story’s setting, which reflects feudal Japanese culture, reinforces the atmosphere and the Bushido values analyzed. The characters in the Akazaya Nine group are depicted as emphasizing the characteristics of true samurai, while the message conveyed shows the importance of courage, commitment, and integrity in facing injustice. The results of this study show that the anime One Piece not only provides entertainment, but can also be used as an educational medium for Bushido cultural and moral values.