On October 17, protests against rising living costs in Nice turned violent, with masked groups looting about 15 shops along Avenue Jean-Médecin, including Pierre’s Micromania store selling games and pop culture items.
The long-haired employee instinctively blocked the entrance to protect his workplace, enduring kicks and projectiles before looters got inside; he later called it a mistake but stood firm in the moment.
Images of his defiant stance against the Dragon Ball poster drew worldwide admiration, with many comparing him to an anime hero, though he now warns against fake fundraisers using his name. Nationwide, the unrest damaged hundreds of shops and led to thousands of arrests.
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