ISML 2010: Fujibayashi sisters take lead in Ruby

Now here is something you don't see often: the Fujibayashi sisters leading an International Saimoe League phase. But that is the case through ISML Ruby Match Day 1.

Kyou Fujibayashi walloped Nodoka Haramura 2989-875 to rise up to first in the rankings, while Ryou Fujibayashi took out Mihoko Fukuji 2554-1065 to stand in second.

The two overall unbeatens remain unbeaten through 36 matches. Mio Akiyama whipped past Hitagi Senjougahara 2610-1722 while defending ISML champion Hinagiku Katsura trounced Haruhi Suzumiya 2450-1948.

It was a sweep for K-ON!. Azusa Nakano blasted Nagisa Furukawa 2628-1671, Ui Hirasawa sliced and diced Chiaki Minami 2452-1586 and Yui Hirasawa rocked Minatsu Shiina 2599-1679.

A battle of angels from Sora no Otoshimono saw Ikaros run over Nymph 1978-1234. Mikoto Misaka also rebounded from her defeat to Mio Akiyama with a 2286-1925 victory over Tomoyo Sakagami.

In the special match, Needless's Eve Neuschwanstein never stood a chance against former ISML competitor Asuna Kagurazaka, who won 2013-1401.

In other ISML action...Nagi Sanzen'in scored an impressive 2215-2149 victory over Saber, Yuki Nagato torched Fate Testarossa 2629-1688, Taiga Aisaka romped past Kagami Hiiragi 2579-1718, Fuuko Ibuki cruised past Hanyuu Furude 2361-1385 and Isumi Saginomiya defeated Ruiko Saten 2135-1871.

C.C. edged Konata Izumi 2129-2059, Illyasviel von Einzbern trashed Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 2103-1740, Rin Tosaka outlasted Chizuru Akaba 2164-1808, Shana torched Mafuyu Shiina 2895-1462 an d Louise Francoise Le Blanc De LA Valliere coasted by Minori Kushieda 2141-1806.

Mei Sunohara scored a 2016-1654 win over Rika Furude, Kotomi Ichinose scored a 1985-1937 thriller over Kurimu Sakurano, Tsukasa Hiiragi squeaked by Ami Kawashima 1999-1914, Mikuru Asahina ripped apart Ushio Okazaki 2495-1464, Holo chomped up Nanoha Takamachi 2157-1752 and Nadeko Sengoku poisoned Maria 2186-1950.

Match Day 2 of the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6. Vote online for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com.