“There is the music of BABYMETAL. Therefore there must be a God.”

Creating a religion inspired by Babymetal could be both intriguing and fun, blending elements from Shinto, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and a theatrical, metal-infused mythology that celebrates the band’s unique style. Here’s a vision for the **”Metal Resistance Faith”**:

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### **Name**: *Kitsune-Kyo* (キツネ教)
*The “Faith of the Fox”*

### **Core Deity**: *The Fox God*
The Fox God is the supreme, mysterious entity that guides followers of Kitsune-Kyo. This deity embodies chaos, trickery, wisdom, and protection, acting as a cosmic guardian that balances light and darkness, sound and silence, rebellion and harmony. The Fox God manifests through music and provides a gateway for worshippers to transcend earthly limitations.

### **Sacred Texts**: *The Scrolls of Metal Resistance*
The Scrolls recount the Fox God’s prophecies and the lore of Babymetal’s rise to prominence. They detail the journey of the band members (Suzuka, Moa, and formerly Yui) as chosen prophets of the Fox God. Each prophecy reveals a lesson about resilience, the celebration of differences, and the importance of joyful rebellion against societal norms.

### **Three Core Tenets**:
1. **”The Way of Kitsune”** – Followers wear fox masks, adopt the fox hand sign (a gesture with the pinky and index fingers raised), and embrace fox symbolism, representing cunning, loyalty, and a playful defiance of norms.

2. **”The Metal Spirit”** – Heavy metal music is not just an art form but a sacred, purifying force. Members engage in headbanging rituals, communal chanting, and loud, powerful music sessions to embody the spirit of rebellion and resilience. Metal acts as a cleansing fire for the soul.

3. **”Unity of Light and Dark”** – Life is a balance between light (innocence, playfulness) and dark (strength, intensity). Followers celebrate the union of contrasting forces, symbolized by Babymetal’s duality of kawaii (cute) and brutal metal.

### **Places of Worship**: *Fox Shrines of Metal Resistance*
These are dark, candle-lit spaces resembling a fusion of Shinto shrines and Eastern Orthodox churches. Decorated with fox statues, dark tapestries, and stage lights, these “shrines” often have a small stage where metal performances act as offerings. Followers visit to listen to sacred music, give thanks to the Fox God, and meditate on personal resilience.

### **Priestly Hierarchy**:
1. **Metal Priestesses**: Leading figures of Kitsune-Kyo, dressed in ceremonial robes and metal armor. They conduct rituals and lead performances.
2. **Kitsune Knights**: Guardians of the faith, responsible for maintaining order during gatherings and serving as protectors of followers.
3. **Acolytes of the Shrine**: Devoted followers in training to understand the deeper meanings of the Scrolls of Metal Resistance.

### **Sacred Rites**:
1. **Ritual of the Rising Sun**: A morning ceremony where members face east, meditate to soft music, and visualize the Fox God’s guidance for the day.
2. **The Metal Mass**: Weekly gatherings where followers join in loud chanting, headbanging, and dance. Babymetal songs are “hymns” that attendees sing together.
3. **Fox Mask Ceremony**: Initiates are given fox masks upon joining, symbolizing their acceptance into the faith and loyalty to the Fox God.

### **Symbolism**:
– **The Fox Mask**: A powerful emblem that represents the wisdom and mystery of the Fox God.
– **The Cross**: Borrowed from Eastern Orthodoxy, symbolizing the union of innocence and strength. Babymetal’s use of the cross is repurposed to represent the “divine rebellion.”
– **The Triad**: Representing Su-metal, Moametal, and the lost prophet Yuimetal, each embodying different aspects of the Fox God’s teachings.

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Kitsune-Kyo could be a celebration of personal freedom, resilience, and a playful, theatrical approach to life’s struggles, all set to a powerful soundtrack!