ISML 2010: Sanzen'in remains first after Ruby 5
July 14, 2010
Nagi Sanzen'in remained first in the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase after five match days with a 2816-1386 victory over Mei Sunohara.
Defending champion and Ruby necklace holder Hinagiku Katsura kept her hopes alive with an easy 3079-918 victory over Isumi Saginomiya. Mio Akiyama also kept the possibility of a blockbuster clash with Hinagiku Katsura alive with a 2992-1409 rout of Fuuko Ibuki.
Shana, Taiga Aisaka, Kyou Fujibayashi, Mikoto Misaka and Yuki Nagato are also unbeaten in the Ruby.
Shana torched past Rika FUrude 3116-1256, Aisaka romped past Toradora! compatriot Minori Kushieda 3013-1024, Fujibayashi cruised past Nagisa Furukawa 2000-1889, Misaka electrocuted Mikuru Asahina 2673-1686 and Nagato disposed of Ami Kawashima 2951-1315.
In a battle of the Hirasawa sisters, Yui bested Ui in predictable fashion, 2786-1136.
Bakemonogatari picked up another sweep. Nadeko Sengoku picked up a 2973-821 walkover victory over Mihoko Fukuji and Hitagi Senjougahara pulverized Hanyuu Furude 2574-1350.
In yet another low turnout for a special match, Minami Asakura defeated Madoka Ayukawa 1451-765.
In other ISML action...
Mafuyu Shiina blitzed past Ruiko Saten 2293-1745, Holo chomped up Ryou Fujibayashi 2492-1592, Kagami Hiiragi took out Louise Valliere 2356-1818, Haruhi Suzumiya sliced and diced Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 2808-1497 and Fate Testarossa whipped past Tsukasa Hiiragi 2232-1443.
Kurimu Salkurano rocked Nymph 2224-1443, Rin Tosaka mollywhopped Chiaki Minami 2455-1478, Azusa Nakano bounced back with an easy 3418-745 walkover win over Nodoka Haramura, Saber slashed past Illyasviel von Einzbern 2450-1465 and C.C. dismissed Kotomi Ichinose 2279-1798.
Konata Icumi throttled Ikaros 2385-1676, Maria defeated Chizuru Akaba 2195-1799, Tomoyo Sakagami cruised past Ushio Okazaki 2665-1019 and Minatsu Shiina defeated Nanoha Takamachi 2077-1737.
Match Day 6 in the 2010 International Saimoe League Ruby phase is scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2010. Vote online for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com.