Project Evangelion : Convert the Masses

I thought I would give something a try. Something I've never even attempted before. A competition! Henceforth known as Project Evangelion. The point of this, of course, is to increase faith in Maasa and the Church.

So, first of all. What are we competing? This is a video contest. Primarily an OPV one, but if you have another interesting idea in mind then go for it. The idea is simple, create a good Maasa video, send it in and the best will be decided by a panel of judges. These judges will be a small number (perhaps 5) of faithful men who will, unfortunately be barred from submiting a video in the interest of fairness.

Keep in mind that the video must be Maasa-centric in some way. A Berryz Koubou OPV will not be considered. A Maasa OPV which features clips or pictures of her with other members is acceptable. But remember that Maasa is the center of attention! Also the video should, in some way or another, advertise the Church of Maasa. Not necissarily this blog, but the faith in Maasa as a religious figure. As the Idol. Multiple entries are allowed, should you wish to do so.

So what is the prize? Well, I did originally plan on giving away to the winner a copy of Maasa's photobook. But another photobook contest after The Incredible He-Hulk's sig contest would be a bad choice. So I have decided to do something simpler. The winner will recieve a gift-voucher redeemable for $20 at YesAsia. If I get a big enough response to the contest, I may upgrade that prize. But for the time being that is where it stands.

Entries should be sent to contest@berryzkyuuden.com before June 15th. This gives you two months to work with, and the winner will be announced and their prize awarded before or on Maasa's Birthday (July 3rd). Your email should contain the link (DirectDownload or Video Stream only) to the video, it's title and also please indicate your Display name in the email subject. Valid email address is required, as the winners gift-code will be sent to the email adress you submitted the video with.

If you have no interest in entering into the contest, but would like to judge entries. Drop me an email too.

Lastly, although I can't enter the contest since I am hosting and judging, I thought I'd make an OPV anyway...

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Public Service Announcement: Don't Worship False Idols

Many believe that Maasa, in times long past, gave us these words; "I am Maasa your Idol. Thou shall worship no other Idol before me." It's debatable, but we do believe that these words were later adapted for use by later religions.

Well, my brothers and sisters, I have a confession to make. I wasn't always the monotheist that the Church requires me to be. They were darker times than these, in a place known as Musume-Central where a battle of Survival raged between Yajima Maimi and Suzuki Airi. I supported Maimi, of course. But support was much greater for Airi than for Maimi. We were fighting a losing battle, but did not give face. We fought on and the battle drew out for several days until we were finally overcome. But we knew we had fought the good fight. And, brace yourselves, this is where my treachery happened. In the middle of everything, I began to preach about The Golden Maimi and how, in the afterlife, we would be greatly rewarded for standing by her to the end - and of course that redemption was still a choice for the Airi supporters.

So my message to you, brothers, is don't get caught up in the moment. Think carefully about which Idol you choose to worship. And in the end, if you have thought long and hard, you will come to the conclusion that Maasa is the only true idol. Those who would have you believe otherwise are heratics willing to start a Holy War between two or more idols.

Take that anti-religious pretender Sougisou, for example, he and his communist support for Shimizu Saki would have Maasa's titles stripped and her supporters destroyed! Fear not, however, because only the true prevail. Now take Murr, who commited slander and other acts of Heresy in the name of her false idol - Niigaki Risa. Ever since tensions have been high between myself and those few supporters of that cult. However, I can't lose my own integrity. Not again. We must stand tall and proud, and do our best to peacefully convert these cultists back to the light. The worship of their false and obscure idols is dangerous. A danger to society, to themselves, and to us.

We do not wish for a holy war, brothers! But should one break out, you can sleep soundly knowing that it is us who will become one with Maasa - the greatest honour known to man.

And a message to the non-believers: Join us. We are the true way. Swear your loyalty to the Church and to Maasa and you shall never look back. Just look at how happy Tokunaga Chinami was when she first joined the Church!

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