2007 Alpha Diva Open 1st RD: Orchid Division

[ape2020]

Yup its time for the opening contest. For the entire tourney bracket and contestant picture use the link below.

2007 Alpha Diva Open (http://home.comcast.net/~ape2020/Alpha_Diva_2007_Bracket.pdf)

As always these are only guildlines and it up to each member to nominate ones that best fit their own idea of Alpha Diva.

Alpha Diva:
1. A female in the community to whom the others follow and defer. A strong individual in both mind and spirit.

2. A performer who is extremely talented but very imperious and tempermental. But the distinguishing factor is that their talent permits this somewhat uncouth or detached behaviour.

3. One with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Requiring a great deal of attention and excessive effort to maintain beauty, style and image.

Note I will be adding profiles for each girl. Warning these profiles will contain spoilers so beware!!!!!

The actually polls will be in the posts attached to this one. Please hold off comments until I have both up as it will take two of them. Thanks.

-ape2020

[ape2020]

Note I will be adding profiles for each girl. Warning these profiles will contain spoilers so beware!!!!!

One of the wildest groupings the Orchid Division's upper half is set to hit Kobe. The capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture and a prominent port city in Japan with a population of about 1.5 million.

Ayeka Masaki Jurai (Tenchi Muyo)ProfileAyeka is typically shown as the beautiful first princess of the planet Jurai who has fallen in love with the series main character, Tenchi Masaki. In the various series, Ayeka is portrayed as being modest, well mannered, traditional, and aristocratic, but can also be perceived as snobbish.(Her proper accent is evidence of her aristocratic upbringing.) She can also be very fierce when she feels that anyone or anything she cares for is in danger, such as Tenchi or her younger sister Sasami, of whom she is very protective.*****
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*****B-Ko (Project A-Ko)ProfileB-ko Daitokuji is well-known in Graviton High as the daughter of a local industrial tycoon. She is thoroughly spoiled, arrogant, and dismissive of her fellow students. She has no friends, although she employs Ine, Uma, Asa, and Mari as paid subordinates. B-ko is a mechanical genius, who can construct or repair virtually anything, in extremely brief periods of time. Although seemingly very calm and poised in public, and always deferring to her teachers' authority, B-ko has a tremendous temper, which flares up whenever she doesn't get what she wants. Her desire to obtain C-ko's affection from A-ko develops from regular obsession to all-consuming megalomania, and she proves that she is capable of doing anything, even attempted murder, to achieve her goals. Her unhinged rants reveal that despite her superiority complex, she is actually rather insecure and troubled.

Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa (Full Metal Panic!)ProfileThe charming and clumsy Captain of the revered TDD-1 Tuatha de Danaan submarine of the anti-terrorist organization Mithril. She is American by birth but has lived on submarines and military bases for the majority of her life. She is a child prodigy who rose to such a high rank at the age of only sixteen and has platinum/silver hair and gray eyes. Later revealed as being a Whispered, her high level of mathematical and scientific adeptness is dwarfed only by her brother's, which seems to have given her a sense of inferiority. She is also fairly clumsy and not very athletically inclined, but has shown to be a very good swimmer (as shown in a later Episode of Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu!). She has an interest in Sousuke that extends beyond a professional one, generating a love triangle she shares with Sousuke Sagara and Kaname Chidori.*****
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*****Hydra (UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie)ProfileHaidora in the original Japanese, she is a younger sister of Valkyrie, who she chased her to Earth. She knew that if Valkyrie ran away she would have to take her sister's place at the wedding which was not something she wanted to do; however she crash landed on Akina's temple, only to have her powers sealed by Akina making her become a child just like Valkyrie. However unlike Valkyrie her mind is that of her adult form, not a child's. Much like a kiss can restore Valkyrie, the seal on Hydra can be released at Akina's will. Hydra has a short temper and is rather tomboyish acting in a rash manner that shows action before thinking things through meaning she is prone to destroy things that get in her way.

Lady Seto Kamiki (Tenchi Muyo GXP)ProfileSeto is the power behind the throne in Jurai. She directs a lot of the decisions of the Jurai emperor and apparently has a penchant for matchmaking. After adopting Noike, she decides that her newfound daughter will marry Tenchi Masaki. She is also known as “The Devil Princess of Jurai,” a title that doesn't seem undeserved, considering Ryoko's reaction to the mere mention of her name.*****
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*****Glenda (Petite Princess Yucie)ProfileAs Princess of the Demon World, Glenda is fiercely competitive. She immediately butts heads with Yucie, her rival to become the Platinum Princess. Glenda is a braggart who frequently proclaims herself as "fantastic" and "elegant," and is also often selfish, jealous, and temperamental. But she has a sweet side which she tries to hide, and eventually becomes very close friends with Yucie (perhaps, even overly-protective of her), even though she's loathe to admit it.

Urd (Ah! My Goddess)ProfileUrd is Belldandy's older sister and is the second Goddess to appear to Keiichi. Urd ranks as Goddess second class, management category limited license, similar to her youngest sister Skuld. She is the Yggdrasil System Administrator and Manager. Urd fancies herself a Goddess of Love, although the unpredictability of her magical potions and her general lack of restraint tends to complicate, rather than stimulate, Keiichi and Belldandy's love life. She came to Earth to spur Keiichi onward with love potions and well-meaning, but deceitful advice, but as punishment for deserting her post and for using her powers on Earth without authorization, The Almighty banished her from Heaven until further notice.*****
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*****Zakuro Fujiwara (Tokyo Mew Mew)ProfileZakuro is a beautiful model who seems cruel and cold on the outside, but is helpful and intelligent when she feels she needs to be. At Café Mew Mew, Zakuro is cold and antisocial to the customers. She is very shrewd and insightful. She is curious about the aliens reason for coming here and of how they really feel. She is always willing to test the virtues and commitment of the other Mews, whether they believe it to be cruel or not. She is also a very quiet girl, like Lettuce, but her actions speak louder than her words. She always is ready to help people in trouble.

-ape2020

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Note I will be adding profiles for each girl. Warning these profiles will contain spoilers so beware!!!!!

Kyoto a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan is preparing to be hit by the lower grouping of the Orchid Division for first and second round play.

Eimi Ohba (Comic Party/CP Revolution)ProfileYuu's rival and self-proclaimed "Queen of ComiPa". Her doujin group: "CAT OR FISH!!" She is fiercely competitive and proud of her doujinshi achievements.*****
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*****Ayaka Machida (Stellvia of the Universe)ProfileOne of the Big 4 of Stellvia, older students who are at the top of their classes, Ayaka is competitive in the extreme. She has something of an inferiority complex which drives her to be the absolute best, and she can't tolerate seeing others better than her. 2 years in the past, when Yayoi was her classmate, she arranged an accident to ensure her own position at the top of the class. Things went a little out of hand, however, and it looked like Yayoi might lose her life, so Ayaka rescued her. Yayoi was hospitalized and traumatized, and left Stellvia for a time. Now with Katase Shima looking like she would surpass Ayaka as well, the same thing almost happened. Had Yayoi not returned to Stellvia and recognized the danger Shipon might be in, Ayaka might have seriously injured or even killed her. Due to Yayoi's defence, Ayaka was not expelled from Stellvia, but was suspended for a time.

Mylandah Arkar Walder (Battle Athletes Victory)ProfileMylandah except she is a very violent person due to a betrayal in the past of a friendship by then closest friend (or even lovers) Lahrri. In fact she is currently held in isolation as to not attack any of the current students. Mylandah finished 2nd to Lahrri in the previous years Cosmo Beauty competition and she will stop at nothing to face Lahrri again and this time to crush her opponent.*****
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*****Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova (Slayers)ProfileMartina, along with her father, plotted to capture Amelia. Lina, along with Gourry and Zelgadis, saved Amelia then used the Dragon Slave to destroy Martina's castle and the surrounding town. While she has practically no powers, she does seem adept at curses (even though they seem to backfire on her). She even cursed Lina so that any damage she inflicted would be returned to her. She also worships a dark Monster God, not even Xellos or any other Monster antagonists have heard of named Zoamelgustar (Xellos: "Never heard of him...). However at one point she summons his power and is able to generate a shield far greater than one that Lina or any of the other spell casters could muster. This may have been her own innate power, but it's actually Aqua, a dragon god they've met along the way to a Claire Bible. She faces down the final enemy in the last episode, showing that she is an ally and, in a way a friend of the regular cast, including Lina. When Hellmaster Phibrizo kills her during the final battle, Martina uses her last moments to encourage Lina to keep fighting and save Gourry. She eventually marries Zangulus in a fake backdrop church, as her hometown is still rebuilding after Lina's Dragon Slave.

Izumi Himuro (Princess Nine)ProfileIzumi is the daughter of the school's president, Keiko Himuro, and was a star tennis player. However, she cast aside her talent in tennis to become Ryo's rival in baseball. A caustic and difficult, her only goals pertain to her success. Together with Koharu, Izumi are the two strongest batters of the team, and they form the primary offensive weapons of Kisaragi Girls' Baseball Team.*****
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*****Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (Hellsing)ProfileCold and aloof (more so in the anime than in the manga), Integra is usually a collected individual, rarely allowing her emotions to get in the way of business. The Hellsing family is "on a mission from God," and she values her duties above everything else, save perhaps her own personal honor. For her, failure is not tolerated, especially her own. She directs the Hellsing Organization with an iron fist, and is one of the few people (apart from Walter and, in brief flashes in the series, Seras) who can stand up to the force of Alucard's personality.

Spoor Aron Sekpadao Letopanyu Peneju (CotS/BotS)ProfileShe is a Rear Admiral in the Lubarec and comes from a high-class abh family. She tends to be somewhat snobby and arrogant at times. Although she appears to not care weather her ships are lost or not, she is in fact, one of the better admirals in the Lubarec. Her eyes are the same color red as her ship and she can give you a death stare. She particularly enjoys teasing her Chief-of-Staff, Cfadiss.
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*****Akane Aikawa (Magic User's Club)ProfileA 1st year and another new member of the Magic Club. Akane is a spoiled rich girl who often misses going to club meetings in order to go on dates with boyfriends. She seems to be a natural at using magic, and it comes very easily to her. Akane often uses magic for selfish reasons against what Takakura has taught, which causes Sae to lecture her in several instances. (In a cute touch, anything affected by her magic SPINS.)

-ape2020

[EmperorBrandon]

So we got the Princess of the Demon World with her elegant beauty and fantastic magical powers versus the Devil Princess of Jurai. Interesting. I'll admit my recent watching of Yucie has biased me to Glenda now so that's who I voted. Now that I think about it, Glenda's mother is probably a lot like Seto. :D

And I know she is probably not going to win, but I hope we do have at least a little love for the wolfgirl Zakuro. I think she's more of a diva than Urd, particularly since the "performer" qualifier is much more strong as well. She fits the definition on all three points at least a little bit.

Hoping for an Akane win too. She fits the diva definition very well, though I'm not sure if enough people know who she is to advance very far. I will admit not knowing much about her competitor, but Akane is one I would vote over some of my favorites given that this is a diva contest.

[Victor Lewandowski]

My Votes:

Ayeka, Hydra, Seto, Urd

Eimi, Martina, Integra, Spoor

[Spirit Of The Stage]

Abstained from a few in this one due to lack of knowledge, or in one battle, not considered Tessa a diva and hate anything to do with Valkyrie... :sd:

Ayeka
Zakuro (against Urd probably no chance but she's definitely more diva-ish)
Eimi (tough match between her and Ayaka, but Eimi gets the nod because of her big mouth (Eimi-chan-sama!)))
Martina (More annoying flaunting whilst Mylandah is damn good, but speaks little...)
Izumi - One of my fave characters of all time - should be a good match though against Integra...

[something]

Votes Ayaka, Martina and Spoor. No votes in the first half the polls either, because the only one I really know and care about is Tessa and I don't find her diva-like.

[ape2020]

Yup, yup, yup. The most wide open division is just starting out the gate. Lets look at who might come out of this grouping.

Favorites
Izumi Himuro (Princess Nine): Talented, proud, and icy! Izumi might go far, if she can get past a tough opening round.

Glenda (Petite Princess Yucie): With all the buzz with Petite Princess Yucie of late. This demon princess might be peaking at just the right time.

-ape2020

[The Great Bear]

Ayeka Masaki Jurai, Hydra, Glenda, Urd.
Eimi Ohba, abstain, Izumi Himuro, abstain.

Two abstentions due to lack of knowledge of both contestants.

And I also did not pick Tessa, much as I like her, because she is not really a diva.
Kaname on the other hand…

[Mitsuki]

Ayeka Masaki Jurai
Tessa Testarossa
Glenda
Urd

Eimi
Mylandah Arkar Walder
Izumi Himuro
Akane Aikawa

[Lumberjack]

Votes for Izumi and Spoor and abstained from the rest.

[Helschadenfreude]

My votes:

Ayeka
Hydra( I'm voting even though I don't know this character because I don't think Tessa is a diva in any shape or form)
Abstain
Zakuro
Abstain

Mylandah Walder

..... Shit. Who do I pick Izumi or Integra... Well it doesn't matter though I think because they're up against Layla next? Or someone like that.... Sorry integra, you lose out to sports anime.

Spoor

[ape2020]

My votes:

..... Shit. Who do I pick Izumi or Integra... Well it doesn't matter though I think because they're up against Layla next? Or someone like that.... Sorry integra, you lose out to sports anime.


Nope they are against Spoor/Akane winner Layla isn't even in the same division.

-ape2020

[Helschadenfreude]

My votes:

..... Shit. Who do I pick Izumi or Integra... Well it doesn't matter though I think because they're up against Layla next? Or someone like that.... Sorry integra, you lose out to sports anime.


Nope they are against Spoor/Akane winner Layla isn't even in the same division.

-ape2020


Hmmm I remember some character that I seconded even if they got through the first round would be trumped by one of the favorites of the tourney. Ah well. At least I can look at the pdf now.

[Puppet Master]

Voted for

Urd
Ayaka Machida
Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing

[Jimmie M]

My votes:

Ayeka
Tessa
Urd

Eimi
Martina
Izumi
Spoor

[Mr. Nail Bat]

Some real mismatches in this bracket. Yeah, Akane is a nice "stealth" diva, but she's nowhere near the sheer mass of Spoor's diva-hood. Izumi might be able to hold her own against most contenders, but Integra is in a whole different weight class. It's like sending Ippo out against Takamura.

[Dicrel Seijin]

Ayeka,
Tessa,
Lady Seto,
Urd

Ayaka,
Martina,
Integra,
Spoor

[ape2020]

Ah the wild wild wild Orchid Division. With no heavy favorites this might be a hotbed of darkhorse activity.

Dark Horse
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (Hellsing): Sporting a large roll in a new OVA and stern and powerful personality (read bitchy). Sir Intergra could be a force to be reckon with. That is if she can get by a murderious opening contest.

-ape2020

[ape2020]

Tick, tick, tick. Time is ever flowing and the polls will soon be closing. So if you haven't get to voting.

-ape2020

[Victor Lewandowski]

First Round Results

Kobe Sub Regional: Match 1 (36 Votes Cast)
Ayeka Masaki Jurai (Tenchi Muyo) 29 (80 %)
B-Ko (Project A-Ko) 7 (19 %)

Kobe Sub Regional: Match 2 (33 Votes Cast)
Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa (Full Metal Panic!) 22 (66 %)
Hydra (UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie) 11 (33 %)

Kobe Sub Regional: Match 3 (24 Votes Cast)
Lady Seto Kamiki (Tenchi Muyo GXP) 14 (58 %)
Glenda (Petite Princess Yucie) 10 (41 %)

Kobe Sub Regional: Match 4 (36 Votes Cast)
Urd (Ah! My Goddess) 27 (75 %)
Zakuro Fujiwara (Tokyo Mew Mew) 9 (25 %)

Second Round Matches
Ayeka Masaki Jurai (Tenchi Muyo) vs. Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa (Full Metal Panic!)
Lady Seto Kamiki (Tenchi Muyo GXP) vs. Urd (Ah! My Goddess)

Kyoto Sub Regional: Match 1 (29 Votes Cast)
Eimi Ohba (Comic Party/CP Revolution) 15 (51 %)
Ayaka Machida (Stellvia of the Universe) 14 (48 %)

Kyoto Sub Regional: Match 2 (28 Votes Cast)
Mylandah Arkar Walder (Battle Athletes Victory) 11 (39 %)
Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova (Slayers) 17 (60 %)

Kyoto Sub Regional: Match 3 (33 Votes Cast)
Izumi Himuro (Princess Nine) 13 (39 %)
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (Hellsing) 20 (60 %)

Kyoto Sub Regional: Match 4 (29 Votes Cast)
Spoor Aron Sekpadao Letopanyu Peneju (CotS/BotS) 22 (75 %)
Akane Aikawa (Magic User's Club) 7 (24 %)

Second Round Matches
Eimi Ohba (Comic Party/CP Revolution) vs. Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova (Slayers)
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (Hellsing) vs. Spoor Aron Sekpadao Letopanyu Peneju (CotS/BotS)

[EmperorBrandon]

Nooooo...! Glenda lost. :cry: There is not much interest in this division now for me, except maybe Ayeka (she should be doing well here, I think)

[The Great Bear]

I think I see an interesting potential future match up in Ayeka v. Urd. The winner may go on to win the bracket.

[EmperorBrandon]

I think I see an interesting potential future match up in Ayeka v. Urd. The winner may go on to win the bracket.

It will be an interesting AIC diva battle if it comes to that. Though honestly I vastly prefer Ayeka in that match-up.

[Helschadenfreude]

Tessa won? It's like Roy all over again... :D Despite that, I think Ayeka should win the next round if there is fairness in the world.

So Integra won against baseball princess Izumi.... kinda of sad, not really. That's still an interesting match up against Spoor. Integra for the win!

[Spirit Of The Stage]

First Round Results

Second Round Matches
Ayeka Masaki Jurai (Tenchi Muyo) vs. Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa (Full Metal Panic!)
Lady Seto Kamiki (Tenchi Muyo GXP) vs. Urd (Ah! My Goddess)

Second Round Matches
Eimi Ohba (Comic Party/CP Revolution) vs. Martina Zoana Mel Navratilova (Slayers)
Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (Hellsing) vs. Spoor Aron Sekpadao Letopanyu Peneju (CotS/BotS)

Izumi lost which sucks, but considering she was up against Integra, at least it was a worthy opponent, so got no probs there and she's got my vote next round. Eimi just edged out Ayaka and should be interesting against Martina...

As for Tessa...well she's not really should be in this tourney, but considering my hatred for UFO, I'll take that. :D Though against Ayeka, my rights she should be slaughtered... :sd:

[IamBoogiepop]

Ayeka will deal with Tessa no doubt. I'm bummed about Izumi as well, seeing as how she is one of the mightiest Divas in all of Anime, IMO. She did loose to Sir Integra, though, which lessens the blow. DEFINITELY curious to see an Urd vs. Ayeka match up...

~Justin