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 yestofreedom opposes. Finally, the feather, official logo of yestofreedom, 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 a Creative Commons Attribution license 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.