ISML 2010: Akiyama still leads Sapphire, but Katsura reclaims overall top spot

ISML 2010: Akiyama still leads Sapphire, but Katsura reclaims overall top spot

May 28, 2010

Mio Akiyama stayed first through three matches in the 2010 International Saimoe League, but Hinagiku Katsura took over the overall lead.

Akiyama defeated Mihoko Fukuji 3447-872 in a match that was never close. Katsura routed Nymph 3016-1204.

Among the shows gaining sweeps include To Aru Kagaku No Railgun. Ruiko Saten edged of Konjiki no Yami 1990-1973 and Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Ryou Fujibayashi 2919-1369.

Bakemonogatari also continued its consistency. Hitagi Senjougahara defeated Chizuru Akaba 2197-1832 and Nadeko Sengoku crushed Fuuko Ibuki 2416-1735.

Finally, Lucky Star earned a sweep on Thursday. Tsukasa Hiiragi stomped Hanyuu Furude 2282-1574, Kagami Hiiragi destroyed Nanoha Takamachi 2427-1716 and Konata Izumi scored a 2529-1537 victory over Rika Furude.

The special match for this day saw Mikan Yuuki slash down Kirino Chiba 2557-1090.

In other ISML action...Taiga Aisaka romped past Ui Hirasawa 2883-1562, Azusa Nakano pounded Illyasviel von Einzbern 2904-1566, Nagi Sanzen'in defeated Nagisa Furukawa 2315-1999, Saber slashed past Nodoka Haramura 3272-850 and Rin Tosaka thumped Ami Kawashima 2655-1448.

Tomoyo Sakagami upended Minatsu Shiina 2478-1649, Holo chomped up Mikuru Asahina 2161-2027, Yuki Nagato sliced and diced Chiaki Minami 3076-1176, Haruhi Suzumiya demolished C.C. 2425-1914, Fate Testarossa prevailed over Maria 2156-2005, Louise Francoise De La Valliere cruised past Ushio Okazaki 2221-1764, Kyou Fujibayashi defeated Mei Sunohara 2798-951 and Mafuyu Shiina defeated Kotomi Ichinose 2157-1900.

Match Day 4 of the 2010 International Saimoe League Sapphire phase is scheduled for Sunday May 30, 2010. Vote online and join the forum debate at InternationalSaimoe.com.