BoBA Predictions: ISML 2008 Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 1

BoBA Predictions: ISML 2008 Tiara
Loser's Bracket Round 1
The Cleansing of the Shifting Deserts

We say farewell to four competitors this round, as the field is dwindled to 12.

#16 Tsukasa Hiiragi vs. #9 Hinagiku Katsura

Hina had no trouble disposing of Tsukasa in their previous meeting, so it will be a surprise if the balsamic vinegar patron, the younger sister of Kagami, is able to pull off a surprise upset. This has been a great campaign for Tsukasa, but this is where it ends for her.

BoBA Predicts: Hinagiku by at least 100 votes

#12 Konata Izumi vs #13 Suigintou

The advantage in this match goes to Konata, who defeated the junk doll in their regular season meeting. For the only Rozen Maiden representatative, these are the types of matches she feasts on, the "all-or-nothing" loser's bracket contests. The winner gets to fight another day. The loser is eliminated. In this match, the Legendary Girl A will survive.

BoBA Predicts: Konata by less than 100 votes

#14 Mai Kawasumi vs #11 C.C.

Here is one of the more tantalizing matches for voters to keep an eye on. C.C., the Pizza Hut-fueled witch from Code Geass vs the sword-wielding Mai Kawasumi from Kanon. This contest will be a battle worth rubbing your hands on. With C.C. winning the previous battle, this is a chance for her to make it two in a row...and survive.

BoBA Predicts: CC by less than 100 votes

#10 Nanoha Takamachi vs. #15 Rika Furude

"Hide the women and children, if they are still awake," says Larry Merchant, a veteran boxing commentator for HBO. Nanoha, a veteran of many battles over the years, holds an advantage over the defending 2chan Saimoe Champion. It's Raging Heart vs. Kimchi. White Devil vs. Drunken Master. And it will be Nanoha that gets the ascendancy.

BoBA Predicts: Nanoha by at least 100 votes