Themed Fantasia Contest 2

The **Themed Fantasia Contest 2** was the second edition of the Themed Fantasia Contest. It took place in Magala, Saint Vittoria, the winning country of Themed Fantasia Contest 1. The contest itself articulates around a common theme given, with all broadcasters having to provide a song respecting the theme. Unlike the Fantasia Contest or the Junior Fantasia Contest, there is no rule mandating that every countries must send singers native of their country. Thirty countries confirmed their participation, with Kingdovania, Lakadamia, Llort, Namimori, Niolskiaj, Suuher and Zylofonija debuting, while Glaiola, Juliana, Katsyria, Kazkya, Kuwiang, Torlova and Ulikana are withdrawing. The White Havens initially confirmed their participation, but later withdrew.

The theme of this second edition was named **Gaming Time**, and was connected to the idea of sending a song that was composed for being used as a soundtrack in a videogame.

The winning entry was Alchteni entry, "Cynthia's Theme" from game "Pokémon Black and White" with 239 points, the runner-up was Llort, one of seven debuting countries, and the third place belonged to Kingdovania, another one of seven debuting countries, Tsytria and Gasandae rounded in the top five, while the top ten was completed by Qasentria, United States of Eldance, Achroa, Sincuerello and Khamatin. The host country, Saint Vittoria placed 21st. Original winning entry was Niol entry, "Jump Up, Super Star!" from the game "Super Mario Odyssey" with 284 points, however, its entry as well as Werdianan entry, "Thwomp Ruins", which originally placed 7th, and Demacian entry, "Dialga's Fight To The Finish!" from the game "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky", which originally placed 10th, had to be disqualified due to Demacia, Niolskiaj and Werdiana not voting.

## Fantasia Contest artists

Christopher Tin represented Moly-Boronia in the eighteenth edition. Kimbra represented Decoria in the fifteenth edition, and would later represent Suuher in the thirty-first edition.

## 24 points

Note: Demacia, Niolskiaj and Werdiana did not vote in the second edition of Themed Fantasia Contest.

## Incidents

### Ximbalan entry

Initially, "More" performed by K/DA, Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Lexie Liu, Jaira Burns and Seraphine was announced as Ximbalan entry. Later, it was replaced by "Baba Yetu", composed by Christopher Tin, who previously represented Moly-Boronia in the eighteenth edition.

### The White Havens

Originally, The White Havens confirmed their participation in the second edition of Themed Fantasia Contest. Its entry was to be "Final Fantasy XIV" from game "ENDWALKER". However, 30 spots were competed, and The White Havens was unable to participate.

### Disqualifications of Demacia, Niolskiaj and Werdiana

It was revealed that Demacia, Niolskiaj and Werdiana were disqualified for not voting. Originally, Niolskiaj had become the winner with 284 points, but its disqualification resulted in Alchten's victory. Werdiana also originally placed 7th, while Demacia originally placed 10th.

## Other countries

* The White Havens - Originally, the country confirmed their participation in the second edition of Themed Fantasia Contest. Its entry was to be "Final Fantasy XIV" from game "ENDWALKER". However, 30 spots were competed, and The White Havens was unable to participate.