As both of Yes To Freedom’s current campaigns are related to Japanese subculture, and more precisely anime and manga, we have deemed relevant to create, in a line of thought similar to Wikipedia‘s Wikipe-tan, our own “-tan” anime-styled mascot.
We have named said character Freedom-tan – or, in Japanese, Jiyū-tan (自由たん) - as a clear reference to our goals and ideals. While her rather diminutive frame is somewhat meant as a reference to our campaign on lolicon art, her usual items hold a more mainstream meaning. The pen/brush is a way of defining writing as a “peaceful weapon”. The art palette, on the other hand, stands as a shield – art – against censorship and everything Yes To Freedom opposes. Finally, the feather, official logo of Yes to Freedom, symbolizes both freedom itself, through its link with bird-like features.
The character was designed and drawn by Deth with help from an exterior artist, ATOM-ix, as well as our community for insight and the overall concept. She is licenced under Yes to Freedom’s own licence as are all original creative works authored by its members for the organisation.
Here are the basic versions. Click on them to see them in full size. Several more accessories, poses and clothes will be added later to create a complete persona.
Tags: Campaign, Freedom, Freedom-tan, Jiyu, Jiyu-tan, Mascot
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Very nice work guys, she is a cutie!
I support your cause!
awesome i support this in every way possible where can i donate cash for this!
@ Lena,
As odd as it may seem, we do not accept money – and do not need any either. What is required, however, is your time and skills. We especially lack writers and researchers, so if you have any of these skills (or quite frankly, any other skills as well) start by joining the forums and paying a visit to our IRC channel; note that most work gets done in the latter.
I’m with this.
You got my thumbs up and support.
I’m gonna lul when someone makes hentai of her.
I support your cause that’s for sure! As an artist and a writer I’ve been very concerned about the way it seems creative freedom is getting hit pretty hard lately, not to mention a lot of people (especially from japan), seem to lack the will/power to do anything about it. I hope this will bring all artist one step closer to bringing out true freedom of expression to allow artists and writers alike to make excellent original stories without fear of being censored..! I Salute you Freedom-tan, good luck on your battle against censorship and I am proud to join your cause!!! @_@
Okay that last part sounded kinda corny, but you know what I mean! XP
Good luck with your cause.
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She is cute~~~
Why she didn’t have any H bits? This is about freedom to write should-be-censored thing right?
Do you guys need desktop or web programmers? I’m in the support of freedom too =)
you had my support before the tan was made. (love the new tan by the way) The tan will help turn some heads towards us.
you’ve still got my support.
She’s cute.
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（つ つ I need some rule 34 on Freedom-tan!
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It looks great, Deth! And unanimous applause from Lands From Afar for your just cause!
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I love her!
xxx Snow
She looks great! You guys will always have my support!
I support this to 100%
DOWN WITH CENSORS!
pledging support to this
I support your cause! and She looks great