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Recommended designs for class flags at sports day: from simple to more elaborate options.

Class flags and homeroom flags play a big role as one of the items that boost the excitement of a sports day! The basic design of a class flag is a combination of the class name, a slogan, and a background illustration.

In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for the illustration portion, which makes up the majority of a class flag’s design.

We’ve gathered ideas perfect for class flags—from simple designs that can be made even if no one in the class is good at drawing, to full-fledged illustrations that let skilled artists show their talents.

Please use them as inspiration!

Recommended designs for sports day class flags: from simple to elaborate (41–50)

Demon Slayer

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When it comes to cool class flag ideas perfect for sports days and athletic meets, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is the obvious choice! Use the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku’s famous line “Set your heart ablaze,” or the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado’s earnest determination as motifs to express fighting spirit and unity.

Incorporating each character’s distinct Breathing technique effects and haori patterns will make for a striking visual impact.

Depict your team’s resolve to face challenges together in a way that mirrors the world of Demon Slayer, and morale will soar.

It’ll be a flag worthy of a fiery, unforgettable day.

castle

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When you hear the word “castle,” which one comes to mind first? If you like history, maybe Osaka Castle or Himeji Castle.

If you’re a Disney fan, perhaps Cinderella Castle or the castles connected to each princess.

In that case, a castle-themed flag that evokes the idea of “fighting as one nation” could be a great idea.

For an aggressive, attack-focused team, a Japanese-patterned castle would fit; for a softer, more easygoing class, a Western-style castle might be a good model.

And if it’s a Chinese or Indian castle, it would give a different impression again.

Be sure to check them out!

star

How old were you when you first drew a “star”? I don’t remember clearly, but don’t you also have a memory of drawing the sun and adding a smiley face inside it? Stars might be an easy subject to draw, too.

You can sketch lots of one-stroke stars and combine them into a big star, or draw the sun and Saturn realistically to create an intellectual-class vibe—your ideas can go in any direction.

The motif of moon = quiet determination, sun = blazing passion is also easy to express in an illustration.

wave

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If you want to emphasize a sense of momentum, I think an illustration of waves cresting high would look really cool.

When the flag flutters, it can look like real waves.

There are plenty of model waves to draw from—traditional Japanese patterns like the winter Sea of Japan, stylish waves perfect for surfing that evoke Hawaii, and more—so first, discuss it as a class and put together the kind of waves you’re imagining.

The waves that appear in ukiyo-e and nishiki-e prints also have a lovely retro feel.

I wonder if the “hadō” from the Hadōken in Dragon Ball would count as a kind of wave too?

horse

Horses that you can see at equestrian parks and zoos.

These days, some families even head to the racetrack for a picnic.

Horses, which carry an image of “speed,” make a perfect motif for a sports festival.

If your class has a fiery spirit, try a passionate design with “horse + flames,” and if your class leans cool, go for a stylish “horse + ice” design—you can customize it in many ways, which is a highlight.

You can draw a single horse or multiple horses; be sure to come up with a composition that perfectly matches your class’s vibe.

fish

Fish can be both fast and laid-back—they’re truly a versatile motif, don’t you think? If you want to boost class unity, an illustration inspired by Swimmy, the story we read in our elementary school language arts textbook, would be great.

If you want to push an all-out “attack!” vibe, a flag with a ferocious shark or orca would look awesome! If you’re aiming for a calm-and-composed feel, pick a large presence like a sperm whale.

Strictly speaking, it’s not a fish, but it still fits the ocean-creature theme.

portrait (caricature)

If you showcase how a single class is formed by a variety of unique personalities, it will effectively convey a strong sense of unity.

To express those individual traits, why not incorporate portraits of classmates and teachers? Arranging caricatures that capture their features, along with a composition that shows them cheering on the class, will convey a sense of closeness and a positive atmosphere.

Since teachers often can’t participate in the events, designing the teacher on a flag can make it feel as though they’re competing alongside everyone.