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One of these will be the final logo. You can read about them and offer feedback here: https://www.emblem-comments.jp/

We are inviting opinions from the general public on the four above shortlisted emblem designs. Your opinions will serve as a valuable frame of reference for the Tokyo 2020 Emblems Selection Committee when making their final decision.

Chequered patterns have been popular in many countries around the world throughout history. In Japan, the chequered pattern became formally known as “ichimatsu moyo” in the Edo period (1603-1867), and this chequered design in the traditional Japanese colour of indigo blue expresses a refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan.
Composed of three varieties of rectangular shapes, the design represents different countries, cultures and ways of thinking. It incorporates the message of “unity in diversity”. It also expresses that the Olympic and Paralympic Games seek to promote diversity as a platform to connect the world.

This design expresses the connection between the dynamism of the athletes and the joy of the spectators, and the expansion of peace and harmony throughout the world.
It seeks to encompass mental and physical strength, dynamic movement and speed, and the euphoric emotions that the world derives from outstanding athletic performances.
The design also expresses the respect and warm hospitality that will be accorded to visitors from around the world to the Tokyo 2020 Games.

These emblems were inspired by the traditional Wind God and the Thunder God, and seek to convey dynamic movement at the instant an athlete breaks the tape on the finish line. They also represent athletes as they endeavour to attain and surpass their personal best.
The Wind God and the Thunder God have been much loved by the people of Japan for centuries. (e.g. the famous painting by the early 17th century Japanese artist Tawaraya Sotatsu, and the statues of these Gods at the Kaminari-mon Gate in Tokyo’s Asakusa district)
In the original depiction, the taiko drums held by the Thunder God are represented by fireworks, while the Wind Cloth held by the Wind God is replaced by the portrayal of a rainbow to symbolise the concepts of peace, diversity and harmony.
The emblems also express the athletes’ continued contribution to peace through their mental and physical tenacity, and a connection to the future.

The morning glory flower as it faces up towards the heavens to greet the new morning, expresses the faces of athletes striving to attain a personal best and the bright faces of people as they applaud the athletes. The upward-looking morning glory also represents the climax of this range of emotions.
The seed of the morning glory sprouts, the vine grows, and the flower opens,—the process of the flower growing and eventually returning to seed conveys the sense of expectation for the Games and succession to the next generation.
This flower was particularly popular during Japan's Edo period (1603-1867), and remains a firm favourite (e.g. as subject for “Ukiyoe” prints.)
It signifies a heightened sense of anticipation towards the 2020 Games and the warm welcome that visitors from around the world will receive.

Personally I'm a fan of

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none, but A if I had to pick. D is okay too.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Big fan of the first B and D

 

[doop_]

All of these are kinda bad, I feel like the logos for the Olympics should be easy to draw, that being said I think B and C are the best.

 

[Arnie7]

 

[ponpo]

We can dream.

 

[Weckum]

Big fan of the first B and D

This. A is the worst one. Also, if they choose that I foresee problems over Paralympic circle not being whole, implying stuff about paralympic athletes and such.

 

[Robin64]

A looks like a bad optical illusion.

 

[buy teh haloz]

I think the Paralympic logo is waaay better in A.

 

[True Savior]

A - I see some kind of boobs. Or maybe its an ass
B- That's the vortex of souls from Berserk. That's cheating
C- The first one is juggling balls, the second is a mexican
D- A liver and a clock

 

[Blastoise]

Needs some pixelation

 

[Zomba13]

B and D look good.

 

[rrvv]

D look like World Cup logo

C can be a neat mascot

 

[BocoDragon]

They're all better than the last one they picked, regardless of the fact that it was disqualified for being a ripoff of another design.

I don't get the emphasized serifs. In our age, serifs just connote 20th century retroism (or older). Not sure why that would be a valuable identity for such a modern age Olympics.

 

[Robot Pants]

100% B

 

[SuperBanana]

D all the way.

 

[Peru]

D or A

 

[Condom]

It's gonna be B

 

[Stupid Sexy Flanders]

I only like B's design. And A looks like a motorsports finish line flag to me

 

[Korey]

I don't like any of them.

If I had to pick one, probably B

Edit: I change my vote to D. B is generic af

 

[WhiteRabbitEXE]

B is great, rest are shit.

 

[Cindres]

Damn, I like them all...

 

[Don'tBeWeird]

B is my pick out of the 4.

 

[Peru]

B is the worst, most derivative and boring, you guys are smoking crack

 

[Roi]

These are all really great!

 

[Trojita]

Where's the anime?

 

[ponpo]

B is the worst, most derivative and boring, you guys are smoking crack

It's definitely the most boring but I can't imagine that or D not winning, sadly.

The Fujin Raijin thing of C is kind of cool but it's rather ugly. Actually I could see that winning as well.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Where's the anime?

n-n-n-notice me athletics-senpai

 

[mrklaw]

D - kinda sakura styling.

A looks like a car race logo
B is generic as anything.
C looks like the olympics are coming back to the UK

 

[El-Suave]

D or B are fine, A doesn't speak to me and C looks a bit more like a Chinese logo to me.

 

[Ratrat]

D is okay. Dont care for the rest.

 

[SwolBro]

B

 

[Coreda]

Fond of D. C is decent and if it were the 90s it might have a chance.

 

[Wubby]

D for me. This thread should have a poll!

 

[PayOffWizard]

Big fan of the first B and D

yep

 

[Kotetsu534]

Give me C. Stylised, simple and attractive. Like D as well. B is a bit plain, and A is too boring.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I remember when everyone started pointing out the 2012 logo looked like Lisa Simpson giving someone head.

B gets my vote.

 

[HazySaiyan]

B gets my vote

 

[yogloo]

B is good.

 

[scarlet]

I like C but I hate the colours, so D

 

[Jimnymebob]

The non Paralympic B logo is the best one.

 

[Kurita]

D is the best.
I want the D

 

[disco]

D is best, most Japanese in design.

 

[odiin]

As long as it's at least better than the London 2012 logo, I couldn't care less.

 

[yepyepyep]

I actually like them all. D is probably my favourite.

 

[whitehawk]

A is best. The rest are so typical generic Olympic logoish.

D is certainly second place though

 

[UrbanRats]

The non Paralympic B logo is the best one.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Every single one will be better than the one for the 2012 London Olympics.

 

[NumberThree]

B for sure. Looks cool.

 

[shanshan310]

The Paralympic B is quite pretty, but the Olympic B just looks silly. Oh no that guy is getting sucked down a drain!

 

[massoluk]

Olympic B looks like Piccolo getting sealed by Muten Roshi's teacher. The Paralympics one is rad, though
If I have to choose: Olympic D, Paralympic B