last updated: 2016 In Toronto Canada 2010, there was a lack of a symbol that united those who liked different aspects of the world of Scott Pilgrim of power pop alternative style rock, or the gamers through the references, or the shut in lifestyle of being outgoing while staying indoors, and many other hobbies that was called arcas. Many Otaku were interested in overlapping hobbies that those labeled Arcas enjoyed and so did Akibakei, but many people who identified as Arcas in both the Pacific North West and Toronto Canada were not satisfied as being claimed under either banner of urban culture. Thus, a flag that was to incorporate the overlapping unified urban cultures and different people who might have interests similar to arcas culture could benefit from a symbol of a common ground to avoid future conflict.
This issue was set aside for concentration on other aspects of Arcas, since it is unknown how much discussion was taken place before shelving the idea of a unified symbol. It reemerged in 2011, when Otaku had tried to absorb the ideas of Arcas as their own into American Anime Conventions, but controversy arose after the idea was presented by those in the Scott Pilgrim fandom. In response to the absorption idea a flag was actually designed with a blue background, dark grey computer chip lines, and two white lines crossing the center of the flag. This would be the symbol of crossing cultures of similar ideas with a unique identity through arcas to make the “Arcas Flag”. The idea of moving so quickly caught people who were inside certain hobbies to be shot off gaurd from the development of Arcas culture, but those who were interested in Arcas needed to communicate others to not absorb them. The arcas flag slowly grew as a need to develop social interactions of different fandoms, and the flag sometimes sprang up at Esports events. Those who wanted to make Arcas events had to use the flag to advertise what sort of content would be the events they were hosting to continue to grow the usage of the flag. About Flag of Arcas Culture The urban cultural flag of the Arcas, often simply referred to as the Arcas flag, consists of a single blue line (referred to specifically the video gamers from the arcades who came together to form arcas). Four outlying white lines (referring to the cultures at the time that crossed through overlapping with arcas including: otaku culture, akihabara type, computer geeks, and sci-fi geeks) Four computer chip lines that surround the white lines (referred to audio amplifier, computer monitor, selection controller,and peripheral device) and a Planet in the corner (referring to science fiction). Symbolism The flag represents Arcas with a focus on technology of computer chips that are found in many home appliances in the electrical market. The flag is a representation of many interests regarding the digital world and games. The flag is frequently displayed during arcas based events. The use of the flag and the urban cultural anthem Re:Re [lyricless live ver.] from the group (Asian Kung Fu Generation) and has been used at the beginning of major arcas events while finishing opening ceremonies. Later in 2016, the arcas culture was attached to the anime Boku Dake ga Inai Machi “A Town where only I am Missing” for its use of Re:Re in its opening. Display The flag is seen all year-round, but is often found mostly at Arcas based events or establishments. The flag is common to see on arcas urban cultural celebrated days, but even more so on Video Games Day than any other. On Video Games Day it is common to place small flags by tables where gamers play competitively to celebrate all the artists, writers, programmers, and other staff who created the game. Particular Days of Display The flag is displayed as to honor arcas on Neutranet Day, Futures Day, Matrix Day, Cyberspace Day, Technologic Day, Electronics Day, Geekology Day, Einstein Day, and Video Games Day.
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