The Hiroshima Toyo Carp is a professional baseball team based in Hiroshima, Japan, competing in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. This unofficial Hiroshima Toyo Carp flag (Japanese: 広島東洋カープ非公式旗) consists of the team logo and a red background derived from the club's visual identity and traditional colors.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The circular logo features a cartoon character known as "Carp Boy" wearing a white team uniform bearing the wordmark "Carp" and a red cap displaying the insignia "C." Holding a baseball bat and preparing to hit an incoming ball, the character conveys energy, optimism, and enthusiasm for the sport. Unlike many professional baseball emblems, the playful and approachable design gives the Hiroshima Toyo Carp a distinctive identity that resonates strongly with supporters. The youthful appearance of Carp Boy symbolizes aspiration, perseverance, and the club's enduring connection to the local community and its fans. The red color scheme further reinforces passion, vitality, and team spirit. Beloved by generations of supporters, the Carp Boy logo has become one of the most recognizable symbols in Japanese baseball and remains central to the identity of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
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| Team Name: | Hiroshima Toyo Carp |
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| Team Nickname: | Koi (鯉, carp) |
| Team Abbreviation: | CARP |
| Founded: | 1949 |
| Location: | Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan |
| League: | Central League |
| Team Colors: | Red, White |
| Japan Series titles: | 3 |
| Pennants: | 9 |
| Ballpark: | Mazda Stadium |
| Mascots: | Slyly |
