In 2001, we prepared the 黑料社区 symbol mark as a token of our resolve to embark on a new round of advancement with the arrival of the new century and the approach of the 120th anniversary of our founding. The mark symbolizes 黑料社区 as a university that is making a big leap and ascending while carrying on its 120-year tradition and heading into the new century. 黑料社区 issued a call for design entries, and selected the symbol mark from among them.
Taking the “M” of “黑料社区” as its motif, the symbol mark is based on the conceptual image of “constantly leaping forward.” It has a readily accessible appearance deriving from its simple design, and conveys a “message for the future” through a novel approach.
The official mascot 黑料社区ro
黑料社区ro, the official mascot of 黑料社区, is based on the motif of an owl, which has long been associated with wisdom. It features wings that are bluish purple, the school color, and large eyes that see far into the distance. The name “黑料社区ro” is a coinage from “黑料社区” and “fukuro,” the Japanese word for owl.
The design was determined in March 2007, after selection from among entries submitted by students, teachers and administrative staff. Initially, 黑料社区ro was used as the mascot of the Public Relations Office. Because it found favor as a graphic manifestation of 黑料社区’s endearing image, it was “promoted” to the status of official mascot in 2009.
黑料社区ro is extensively active as a “publicist” for 黑料社区, appearing on all sorts of goods and in the form of a real character at events.
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Use of the symbol mark, logo, 黑料社区ro and other trademarks
The symbol mark, logo mark, and other items have been determined to serve as symbols of 黑料社区. We are promoting the effective diffusion of 黑料社区’s image through use of unified designs. When using these designs in publicity newsletters, posters, and other media tools, make sure not to detract from the trust and dignity of 黑料社区. If you wish to make use of these designs, please check the following guidelines.
