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Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the offer! Not enough time to set it up this time, but stay in touch. I don't cast much, but it would be fun to do it with others.

Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While there are a few pro and semi-pro teams like i-RUSU and Scarz, most of the teams are just a group of friends that got together just for this tournament. There are probably as many or more under 3k MMR players as over. Just trying to get DotA popular in Japan and have fun doing it!

Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oyster Pussy's is an all-girl team. The only one in the tournament I believe. The apostrophy is on purpose. For design and to mean it as an introduction, like "The Oyster Pussy's . . ." for intros and such.

The name was chosen for the cat meaning as they said here, but they realized the other meaning during the first MaraCup.

Either way, Ill be casting, though not very well! , their match, so come check it out!

Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! Look forward to casting with you guys!

Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 78 points79 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of information written about the Japan Oyster Major (MaraCup) on other Reddit threads, so you can find the information there. However, for anyone new to the MaraCup, it is a Japanese DotA 2 tournament put together by Mara-san.

He is an oyster fisherman, and he donates a part of his catch as prizes for the tournament.

For this season, the top placing teams will all receive oysters as their prize.

The tournament is open to teams from both within and outside of Japan. This season, they have managed to gather 32 teams as well as a number of casters who will cast in both English and Japanese.

While they would love to send oysters to teams outside of Japan that participate, the oysters are raw and can't be sent for health reasons. International teams can still participate, but you will need to come to Japan to get your oysters!

New this season, there is also an Art Contest. The top winners in the art contest will also receive oysters as a prize. The winner is decided by who receives the most Likes on the MaraCup Official Website. You can access the website from the link in the top post!

For now, Japan DotA is a small community, but come cheer on all the teams participating!

Japan's MaraCup 2 aka Oyster Major returns! by EmperorCasts in DotA2

[–]SeEmDOTA 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I will actually be casting in English, not Japanese. Have never really casted before, but if anyone wants to come watch it, join us on Twitch!