So to my surprise, it turns out that people did NOT want Samus retired for Season 2 of the #BestVidyaGirlContest (which will probably take place during Autumn), voting instead to keep the genocidal Aryan by 27 votes to 23. As such, Samus will return as the defending champion and #1 Seed. In fact, based on the first contest, I have already established the Top 8 Seeds:

#1: Samus
#2: Touhou rep
#3: Tamamo-no-Mae
#4: Pyra
#5: 2B
#6: Touhou rep
#7: Ryza
#8: Touhou rep

The remaining 24 girls will qualify through nominations and qualifier polls.

Also, because Touhou girls performed so well in the tournament, and since Touhou will inevitably hit the 3-girl franchise cap that will be in place next season, I thought it fair that the Touhou girls who DO qualify (we’ll have a special Touhou selection process ahead of the regular nominations) be secured favorable seeding, because based on what we now know, they should all boast Top 8 strength.

I also did set up a possible Pyra VS 2B quarterfinal match on purpose, but I still think the seeding is fully justifiable :smug6:

Anyway, that’s the end of my Season 1 contest writeup. Use #BestVidyaGirlContest to find my earlier posts, or just use the following links:

Nominations: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AabnrMTEJ3kX3c6m4u

Qualifier Poll: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AadcALA6aL0ZMqMlRg

Round 1: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AahWJsrqodFHPuppya

Round 2: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/Ac9Oxxvp2VbkMxxZgm

On The Touhou Question:
https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AcslQ5AC5jvWpN3f7o

Quarterfinals: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AcugKWUVSqeGOH0bQG

Semifinals: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/Ad34BQbE3cs1hHqhjU

Bonus Matches: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AdS6tC2bzv1qgxP92u

Tournament Final: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AdgLaHT1onKDXmdi9w

Retire Samus Poll: https://detroitriotcity.com/notice/AdiTPVqXCkAUu6vkwa

May season 2 be even better!