ISML 2011: Hellscythe, Tachibana on collision course

ISML 2011: Hellscythe, Tachibana on collision course


By JR Salazar (Bongaboi)
May 6, 2011

The stage is set for a fantastic showdown in the 2011 International Saimoe League Aquamarine phase between Eucliwood Hellscythe and Kanade Tachibana. This could be seen as a preview match for the Tiara postseason, although that is a long ways away.

Hellscythe, who currently leads the Aquamarine, defeated Yui Hirasawa 4963-4004. Tachibana was all business against Yuri Nakamura with a 6322-2323 annihilation.

A few more marquee showdowns are on the way on Sunday.

Defending ISML Champion Mio Akiyama is scheduled to take on Shana in what looks to simply be a match to stay unbeaten unless the numbers from the Hellscythe-Tachibana content play in the hands of the winner of this match.

Akiyama defeated Charlotte Dunois 5007-4042 while Shana torched Yui 5075-3811.

Mikoto Misaka is expect to win a close match against Azusa Nakano, but voters will be wise not to count the 2010 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament winner out of a matchup like this.

Nakano edged Ruri Gokou 4606-4488 while Misaka cruised past Taiga Aisaka 4716-4176.

Finally, the match between Hinagiku Katsura and Yuki Nagato won't determine the winner of this necklace, but it will be one to keep tabs over.

Katsura crushed Hitagi Senjougahara 4889-3844 while Nagato took care of business against Haruhi Suzumiya 4544-4029.

In other ISML action...Mato Kuroi took out SHiina 4636-3878, Haruna sawed Nymph down 4246-37641, C.C. whipped past Seraphim 4667-3775, Kyou Fujibayashi punched Rin Tosaka 4792-3538 and Mafuyu Shiina defeated Kuroko Shirai 4357-4082.

Kagami Hiiragi leveled Houki Shinonono 4828-3733, Nagi Sanzen'in knocked down Nagisa Furukawa 4492-3980, Asami Iwasawa scored an impressive 4318-3953 win over Laura Bodewig, Kirino Kousaka bounced back with a 4510-4209 win over Victorique de Blois and Mikuru Asahina defeated Index Prohibitorum 4407-4247.

Nadeko Sengoku slithered past Saber 4448-4092, Konjiki no Yami defeated Last Order 4278-4000, Tomoyo Sakagami rolled past Holo 4481-3843, Tsumugi Kotobuki edged Ui Hirasawa 3986-3659 and Fate Testarossa won over Huang Lingyin 4034-3836.

Wrapping up ISML action...Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Sora Kasugano 4119-+3869 and Konata Izumi prevailed over Ayase Aragaki 4318-4268.

Galaxy Angel's relevance doesn't seen to be existent with the votes, as Kurumu Kurono of Rosario + Vampire easily defeated Mint Blancmanche 4197-1767.

The 2011 International Saimoe League Aquamarine phase concludes with Match Day 7, scheduled for Sunday, May 8. Vote for your favorite candidate at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.