ISML 2012: Division Semis now set!


ISML 2012: Division Semis now set!

By JR Salazar (Bongaboi)
October 3, 2012

Prime time once again in the 2012 International Saimoe League as the Division Final rolled on. The semis are now set, as the race for the Sapphire and Diamond Circlets pass the halfway point.

In the Nova Division, Sapphire favorite Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Kobato Hasegawa 5827-4001, Yui rocked Yuri Nakamura 4807-4657, Ruri Gokou prevailed over Kirino Kousaka 5048-4423 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Sena Kashiwazaki 6117-3451.

In the Stella Division, defending champion Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Haruhi Suzumioya 5705-4018, Yuki Nagato defeated Mio Akiyama 5045-4806, Taiga Aisaka roared past Azusa Nakano 5222-4748 and Saber upset Shana 5029-4818.

In the first of two exhibitions, Karen Araragi finished first with an overwhelming 5371 votes. Yayoi Kise was second with 1592 votes and Chris Yukine was third with 1511 votes. The second exhibition was a complete farce in terms of being competitive. Eru Chitanda, who trying to stay alive against Kurisu Makise in Korea, won 7492 votes. Ritsuko Mukae was a distant second with 790 votes and Nonoha Itou was third with 750 votes.

Day 3 of the 2012 International Saimoe League postseason is scheduled for October 3, 2012. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

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