Agency & Client
Allan Chan
X-League | Saitama Bulls

Role
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Design
Illustration

Scope
Brand Identity

The running
of the Bulls.

The Saitama BULLS, one of Japan’s leading American football teams competing in the X-League’s top division, have unveiled a striking new identity to mark their induction into Spottama. Saitama Prefecture’s official top-team program that showcases the region’s elite sports clubs, including the powerhouse Saitama Wild Knights (rugby) and the storied Seibu Lions (baseball). By joining this roster of champions, the BULLS strengthen their regional identity and stand shoulder to shoulder with Saitama’s most iconic teams.

In 2013, I helped the Bulls establish their first independent identity, marking their transition away from the sponsored Nihon Unisys Bulls era. More than ten years later, I have returned to reimagine the brand – one that honours their roots while looking boldly to the future.

The refreshed identity introduces “SAITAMA” into the mark, proudly rooting the team in its home prefecture, and adds a dynamic bull iconography. A fierce, forward-charging emblem that embodies raw power, resilience, and unstoppable momentum.

Designed for maximum impact across helmets, uniforms, and merchandise, the new identity is both iconic and versatile, bridging tradition with modern performance aesthetics. It gives the BULLS a sharper, more professional presence while deepening their connection to the Saitama community.

Bulls X-League Logo

2013 REBRAND

Saitama Bulls X-League Logo designed by Allan Chan Creative.

2025 REBRAND

Bulls X-League Logo
Saitama Bulls X-League Bull Logo designed by Allan Chan Creative.

“The team logo is very important for us as it symbolizes the spirit(soul) of our team.

We are extremely happy to have this cool logo! We feel our team logo is the coolest and most stylish in the X-League competition.

We really appreciate your work and feel lucky as you made such a great powerful logo for us”!

Nobuyoshi Suzuki
Saitama Bulls, Chairman

 

Saitama Bulls X League Football Club rebrand by Allan Chan Creative announcement.

Featured on Spottama! Saitama Prefecture’s official sports platform, this brand is showcased alongside some of Japan’s most elite and influential sports organisations. As a curated hub for over two dozen professional and semi-professional teams, Spottama! reflects the region’s deep investment in athletic excellence and community engagement. The platform carries weight not only for its breadth of coverage but also for the caliber of teams it represents. Being part of this ecosystem positions the brand within a highly visible and prestigious network, reinforcing its credibility, reach, and alignment with top-tier sports culture in Japan.

Saitama Sports Teams
Saitama Sports Teams

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Photo Credit: Inside Sport Japan

Saitama Bulls X League Grid Iron Cheerleaders
Saitama Bulls X League Grid Iron fans

Can't wait to work together 

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