Moral Education Values in the Anime Film One Piece Arc - Dressrosa Perspective of Immanuel Kant in The Moral Law

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Study examines moral education values depicted in the One Piece anime, focusing on the Dressrosa Arc, through Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy as articulated in The Moral Law. Research is motivated by the growing educational role of popular media for strengthening moral awareness in younger generations, especially within Islamic religious education. Using a qualitative library research design, data are collected from Dressrosa episodes via Telegram and Bstation and analysed with Kant’s writings, scholarly journals, and academic e-books. Findings identify honesty, moral courage, justice, and respect for human dignity as consistent with Kantian duty-based universal moral laws, supporting the formation of morally upright and socially responsible individuals within Islamic education.

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Moral education in modern society

Islamic and Western philosophical foundations

One Piece as moral education media

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Moral Education Values In The Anime Film One Piece Arc, Dressrosa Perspective Of Immanuel Kant In The Book Of Moral Laws Nur Laily Alfiatul Izza1, Kustiana Arisanti2, Ainur Rofiq Sofa3 Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong Probolinggo, Indonesia 1,2,3 [n90237192@gmail.com](n90237192@gmail.com), [kustiana.arisanti82@gmail.com](kustiana.arisanti82@gmail.com), [bungaaklirik@gmail.com](bungaaklirik@gmail.com) Abstract: This study aims to analyse the moral educational values depicted in the One Piece anime, specifically within the Dressrosa Arc, through the lens of Immanuel Kant’s philosophical framework as articulated in his work The Moral Law. The rationale for this research stems from the growing importance of employing popular media as an educational medium to cultivate moral awareness among younger generations, particularly within the context of Islamic religious education. A qualitative approach was adopted, utilising the library research method. Data were gathered through the examination of episodes from the Dressrosa Arc accessed via digital platforms such as Telegram and Bstation, and were subsequently analysed in conjunction with relevant literature, including Kant’s philosophical texts, scholarly journals, and academic e-books. The data were analysed using a descriptive narrative method encompassing data reduction, categorisation, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Dressrosa Arc conveys key moral values such as honesty, moral courage, justice, and respect for human dignity. These values are consistent with Kantian principles that emphasise duty-based ethics and adherence to universal moral laws. Within the framework of Islamic education, such values possess the potential to contribute significantly to the development of morally upright and socially responsible individuals. Keyword: Moral Education, One Piece Anime; Islamic Religious Education. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis nilai-nilai pendidikan moral dalam anime One Piece Arc Dressrosa dengan menggunakan perspektif Immanuel Kant dalam karyanya Hukum Moral. Latar belakang penelitian ini didasarkan pada urgensipemanfaatan media populer sebagai sarana edukatif dalam membentuk moralitas generasi muda, khususnya dalam konteks pendidikan agama Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi pustaka. Data dikumpulkanmelalui penelusuran episode Arc Dressrosa dari platform digital seperti Telegram dan Bstation, serta dianalisis bersama dengan literatur pendukung yang meliputi karya Immanuel Kant, jurnal ilmiah, dan e-book relevan. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara naratif deskriptif melalui tahap reduksi data, kategorisasi, interpretasi, dan penarikankesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Arc Dressrosa merepresentasikan nilai-nilai moral seperti kejujuran, keberanian, keadilan, serta penghormatan terhadap martabat manusia. Nilai-nilai ini selaras dengan prinsip moral Kant yang menekankan kewajiban etis dan hukum moral universal. Kata kunci : Pendidikan Moral; Anime One Piece; Pendidikan Agama Islam. Corresponding Author: Nur Laily Alfiatul Izza Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong, Indonesia; [n90237129@gmail.com](n90237129@gmail.com) Introduction Moral education is now an important global phenomenon in modern societies, where almost all countries place it as part of the education system. Individual morality is often a measure of the progress of a nation's civilization, so moral values become an important foundation in life. Morality, as a guide in determining right and wrong actions, is also emphasized in religious teachings, including in the Qur'an, which emphasizes the importance of noble morals (Faturachman et al., 2022) . Along with the development of the times marked by technological advances and globalization, the challenges to the application of moral values are increasingly complex. The younger generation is faced with various external influences,

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What is the main purpose of this study?

To analyze moral education values in the One Piece anime, specifically the Dressrosa Arc, using Immanuel Kant’s perspective in The Moral Law.

What method and data sources does the research use?

A qualitative library research approach is used. Data come from examining Dressrosa Arc episodes accessed via Telegram and Bstation, then analysed together with Kant’s texts, journals, and academic e-books.

Which moral values are identified in the Dressrosa Arc?

The study reports values such as honesty, moral courage, justice, and respect for human dignity, aligned with Kantian duty-based ethics and universal moral laws.

Aug 22, 2026

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