Recommended flag designs for the Red Team at the sports festival. Class flags themed around red.

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At many schools, each class makes its own flag for the sports festival, right?

Participating with a class flag that’s uniquely yours makes the event even more exciting!

However, when it comes to making a class flag, many of you might be wondering, “What kind of design should we choose…?”

Also, at many schools, each class is assigned a team color, so you might be thinking, “We want to design our class flag to match our team’s color.”

In this article, we’ll introduce class flag designs and motifs that are especially recommended for the Red Team!

We’ll cover everything from designs that are easy to use even if you’re not great at drawing to more elaborate motifs that let you show off your artistic skills to the fullest.

Choose what suits your class best and create a wonderful flag!

Recommended flag designs for the Red Team at the sports festival. Class flags themed in red (21–30)

Anpanman

Anpanman, a righteous hero with a kind heart, is a character everyone knows from Takashi Yanase’s picture books and the anime based on them.

With the colors of his costume and his distinctive nose and cheeks, he strongly evokes the color red.

As a hero who embodies both kindness and strength, he’s a perfect fit for a school sports festival setting where friends work together toward competition.

It would suit a motif that emphasizes him supporting friends when their spirits waver and rousing the courage to keep moving forward.

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Spider-Man

Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s flagship works and a hero with spider-like abilities.

His striking red suit, patterned as if spider webs are spread across his entire body, is especially memorable.

He’s strongly associated with the image of a superhero who faces all kinds of difficulties, so he’s a perfect fit for scenes of heading into competition or taking on challenges.

Another key aspect of Spider-Man is his use of spider silk to move freely in all directions, and expressing that clearly helps convey a powerful sense of dynamism.

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heart

The heart motif is a popular choice that many people associate with the idea of the heart.

A sports festival is an event where everyone comes together with one heart and aims for victory.

So why not create a class flag with a heart motif? You could go with the classic rounded heart, or combine it with flames to depict a powerful, burning heart.

There are many ways to make it—paint the heart with brushes, or layer everyone’s handprints to form the shape.

Try designing a heart-themed class flag that brings everyone’s feelings together.

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Cars

These are anthropomorphized characters based on vehicles—cars and more—that appear in the movie Cars.

While the work features a wide variety of characters, the protagonist’s red body gives the entire film a strong impression of the color red.

Because cars and racing are key themes, it feels like not only cuteness but also a sense of speed and dynamism are emphasized.

By depicting the energy and motion conveyed in the story, it might also boost the team’s spirit toward the competition.

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Rose

Roses come in a variety of colors, but classic bright red roses are the go-to, aren’t they? Because red roses carry the meanings of “love” and “passion,” they convey a positive, powerful image that’s perfect for a sports festival setting.

Arranging roses across the entire design can be beautiful, but intentionally placing just a few can stylishly highlight that passion.

It’s also important to consider compatibility with the slogan; with a slogan like “Hyakka Ryoran” (a profusion of blooming flowers), the roses could stand out even more.

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KitKat parody

If you incorporate familiar snack logos into the design, even the team’s flag—their symbol—will start to feel more approachable.

For a Red Team motif, it’s a good idea to look to snacks known for their red packaging.

KitKat, in particular, not only stands out for its vivid red package but also for its individually wrapped, easy-to-eat pieces, which enhance that sense of familiarity.

During exam season, it’s also sold with phrases like “You’ll surely win,” making it strongly associated with wishing for success.

To use it as a motif, incorporating this kind of phrase—such as “You’ll surely win”—should help boost enthusiasm for the sports festival.

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Charizard

How about using Charizard, a popular Pokémon from “Pocket Monsters,” as your class flag? Charizard symbolizes strength, and its flame-breathing pose conveys a spirit of challenge.

The colors are vivid, and the contrast really catches the eye.

Draw the illustration boldly to bring out Charizard’s impact.

It’s also a great idea to add messages on the flag like “Victory!” or “Let’s go together!” It will feel like Charizard is cheering everyone on at the sports day, making it even more exciting! Enjoy the drawing process with your teammates and liven up your sports festival together!

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