ISML 2012: Lunch Hour, October 30, 2012
Brian Griffin: That was Faze to Love by Miyuki Hashimoto from her 2006 album "Lovey-Dovey." I'm Brian Griffin and in this midnight edition of the Lunch Hour, back on the menu for the final time this year is the International Saimoe League and the fifth winner of the Heavenly Tiara is Kanade Tachibana, who is with us here on the Lunch Hour. Kanade, welcome to the program.
Kanade: Good afternoon here in Tokyo, Brian. It's a pleasure to be here once again.
Brian: A pleasure to have you, dear leader of the Free Moe World. Well, are you satisfied yet?
Kanade: More than. I never thought I would see the day that I would be named the winner of this Heavenly Tiara, but...it has finally come. I was in tears, hugging Yuzuru when it happened. I can now say that I have accomplished everything I wanted to accomplish in my Saimoe career. And now everything will be a bonus.
Brian: When Eucliwood Hellscythe spoke to you over the phone telling you she conceded, what were your thoughts?
Kanade: At least I didn't die again. *laughter* No, actually she didn't feel bad at all because she didn't expect to get this far and finish runner-up in this thing. We had a chat about the race and about the future and that was that. Eu's a cool person to be with, and it was an honor to have faced him in this final race.
Brian: It's a party down at SSS headquarters, with Yuri Nakamura and Yui also picking up victories. A clean sweep for Angel Beats. What do you think of that?
Kanade: It's a bonus. Yurippe and Yui were in tears when they found out that they also won their final matches. It's been a blessed day for all of us, and I think the voters smiled at the legacy we left, the message we sent. Truly, this will go down as the best day ever in our lives. We will never forget October 30, 2012. No one here will.
Brian: What does your husband Yuzuru Otonashi think of this victory?
Kanade: He was crying too. He whispered to me: "I knew I made the right choice when I wanted you to be my wife." And we shared a long kiss and then I spoke to everyone at the rally. Our two-year old son was sleeping, so he couldn't get to see us celebrating. I think Yuzuki is going to be happy when he finds out his mother is the Leader of the Free saimoe World. Or maybe he won't care because he still thinks of me as Mom.
Brian: The three of you make a wonderful family, for sure. Let's talk a little bit about the Korea tournament. We know that Hitagi Senjougahara is now the Moe President for the Republic of Korea but there has been talk that next year's elections will possibly have an overhaul in terms of the layout. What do you think?
Kanade: I think free and fair elections are a wonderful thing, and for the committee there to change something that isn't broken is a clear sign of disrespect to the process of finding who is most moe. It's a process that is unnecessary, and I hope the committee in Korea will have a change of heart and stay the course. I talked with Hitagi last week about the plans she has for leading that country and they are big plans. She wants to help continue the legacy Homura left this year but accelerated a little bit. I think Hitagi is going to make a great Moe President of Korea and I wish her all the best.
Brian: Kanade Tachibana, the fifth winner of the International Saimoe League, is here with us. Kanade, there is only one tournament remaining and that is the 2channel Anime Saimoe Tournament, where the Saimoe Prime Minister of Japan is going to be elected. And it will go to a representative from the Saki Party. What are your thoughts on the story down there?
Kanade: First off, congratulation to Saki for finally breaking through and make it their year in Japan. However, commiserations must go to the other competitors that were left in the dust. It's not right that the number of voters in that contest has to dwindle due to IP bands. You can never get rid of multiple voting, no matter how hard you try. The world should be allowed to vote in a contest of 2channel's prestige. To limit the votership destroys credibility and really calls into question the leadership of the people at 2channel, who should know better in terms of organizing this tournament. My pick to win this all is Toki Onjouji over Kuro Matsumi. I talked with Toki two hours ago from her hospital bed and I told her to hang in there because she will get through her situation. It's great to see that she is recovering, if slowly.
Brian: Your thoughts on the Diadem winners: Ririchiyo Shirakiin and Kuroyukihime?
Kanade: These are two friends of mine that will get it done next year. If I don't get assigned to the Stella Division next season, I expect to give both of them a stern challenge because I want to take on the best moekkos out there. Hime and Chiyo have a huge upswing and I can't wait to face them, if it is possible.
Brian: Finally, any message you want to give the fans out here in America?
Kanade: Thank you for your support throughout this campaign. I hope to represent everything great about the world and I look forward to taking part in this competition next year. And to the people on the East Coast, please stay safe and dry. My heart goes out to all of you out there. Take care of yourselves. I love you all, from the bottom of my heart.
Brian: Kanade Tachibana, our 2012 International Saimoe League champion. Thank you for stopping by.
Kanade: Any time. I look forward to talking to you again soon.
Brian: Up next, we talk about the storm that has been ravaging the East Coast and left destruction in its wake, Superstorm Sandy. This is the Lunch Hour on 97.1 WQHG, and if you want seconds, don't go anywhere...
ISML 2012: FINAL TOP 16
1. Kanade Tachibana
DEFENDING ISML CHAMPION
2012 ISML AQUAMARINE NECKLACE WINNER
2012 ISML SAPPHIRE CIRCLET WINNER
2. Eucliwood Hellscythe
2012 ISML EMERALD NECKLACE WINNER
3. Ruri Gokou
2012 ISML AMETHYST NECKLACE WINNER
4. Taiga Aisaka
5. Mio Akiyama
2012 ISML TOPAZ NECKLACE WINNER
6. Mikoto Misaka
2012 ISML RUBY NECKLACE WINNER
2012 ISML DIAMOND CIRCLET WINNER
7. Azusa Nakano
8. Yuki Nagato
9. Yui
10. Shana
11. Yuri Nakamura
12. Saber
13. Haruhi Suzumiya
14. Kobato Hasegawa
15. Kirino Kousaka
16. Sena Kashiwazaki
ISML 2012: Kanade wins the Tiara!
ISML 2012: Kanade wins the Tiara!
Ririchiyo, Kuroyukihime win Winter and Spring Diadems
By Jo-Ryan Salazar (Hachiko on ISML)
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
October 29, 2012
It is official, the fifth winner of the 2012 International Saimoe League Heavenly Tiara is Kanade Tachibana, a.k.a. Tenshi, who demolished Eucliwood Hellscythe 9,064-4,485. The news was met with rapturous applause and cheers at a victory rally in Tokyo this afternoon.
"It is an honor to be the fifth leader of the Free Moe World," said Tachibana, surrounded by the new First Gentleman Yuzuru Otonashi, Yuri Nakamura, Yui and Masami Iwasawa. "Today marks a new chapter in the history of Saimoe.
"Our team worked hard to get the message across, that this is our time to bring a melody that will change the world for the better. And now, the time had come. I want to thank Yuzuru for his love and companionship, Yuri, Yui and Masami for their solidarity and friendship, and to you, the voters, for making this possible.
"I will do my best to lead the world and be a shining example for all women. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
"We ran a great race, but today, it wasn't enough," said Hellscythe through interpreter Ayumu Aikawa at a press conference in Tokyo. "I am offically conceding the race to Kanade. She deserves to be the holder of the Tiara.
"Kanade is a shining example for all women through the world. May her time as the Champion be a fruitful one."
It was not even close, with every region voting for Tachibana. However, the other classification races showed a slightly different story. Ruri Gokou finished third place after a hard-fought 6,871-6,598 victory over Taiga Aisaka. Huge victories in the USA, Russia, Europe, Japan, Korea, China and Hong Kong powered Gokou to the win.
Mio Akiyama ends her ISML campaign on a winning note, finishing fifth after a 6,820-6,492 win over the outgoing ISML champ Mikoto Misaka. Akiyama carried the USA, Latin America, Korea, Japan, the Middle East and South Asia, Eastern Europe, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Oceania.
Seventh place will go to Azusa Nakano, who romped past Yuki Nagato 6,820-6,412. Big wins in Russia, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, the Americas, Easter Europe and Africa helped Nakano end her campaign on a high. Ninth place will go to Yui, who added to Shana's futility in the closest victory of the night, a 6,693-6,635 nailbiter. All Shana was able to carry were Latin America, Africa, China, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Finally, 11th place will go to Yuri Nakamura, who gunned down Saber 6,829-6,492. This was a disappointing outing for Saber, who could only carry Korea, Russia, Thailand, China and Hong Kong. Yuri was particularly strong in Africa, Canada, Vietnam and Indonesia.
A couple of diadems were also up for grabs on Tiara Match Day 11. Ririchiyo Shirakiin is your Winter Diadem winner after prevailing over Tsukihi Araragi, 6,204-5,878. Keep an eye out next season for Shirakiin, who secured big victories in the Middle East and South Asia, Africa, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia. Araragi's biggest victory came in Russia. Your Spring Diadem winner is Kuroyukihime, who flew past Eru Chitanda 6,753-5,914. The butterfly won every region except Russia, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea and Africa.
A couple other exhibitions took place. Manabi Straight's Mika Inamori cruised past Solty Revant 4,515-3,154, winning every region excepy Russia and Africa. And rounding out action in the 2012 International Saimoe League, Rakka tore apart Aoba Tsukishima 4,997-2,458, winning every region except for Africa and Korea.
That does it for the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue's coverage of the 2012 International Saimoe League. Stick with BoBA next year when coverage of the 2013 International Saimoe League takes place. You can follow the action on InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. This is your home for coverage of all things Saimoe...the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue!
ISML 2012: Results, Tiara Match Day 11
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