The Orix Buffaloes are a professional baseball team based in Osaka, Japan, competing in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League. This unofficial Orix Buffaloes flag (Japanese: オリックス・バファローズの非公式旗) consists of the team's official logo and a white 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 logo features a baseball enclosed by a black ring, creating a strong and unified central motif. The team name "Buffaloes" appears in an Old English-style font on the baseball, reinforcing a classic and bold visual identity. Beneath it, a black ribbon with gold edges displays the full team name "ORIX BUFFALOES," adding structure and formal branding to the design. The buffalo symbol represents strength, power, and determination, reflecting the team's competitive spirit and ambition in Japanese baseball. It also connects to the club's corporate identity, as the name "Orix" is derived from the Orix Group, a major financial services and real estate company. The black, gold, and white color scheme enhances contrast and conveys a sense of professionalism and prestige. Overall, the emblem reflects the team's identity as a disciplined and competitive force in Nippon Professional Baseball.
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| Team Name: | Orix Buffaloes |
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| Team Nickname: | Buffaloes |
| Team Abbreviation: | OB |
| Founded: | 1936 |
| Location: | Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| League: | Pacific League |
| Team Colors: | Black, Gold, White |
| Japan Series titles: | 5 |
| Pennants: | 14 |
| Ballpark: | Kyocera Dome Osaka |
| Mascots: | Buffalo Bull and Buffalo Bell |
