ISML 2014: Emerald continues as 2channel AST Kicks Off
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
July 18, 2014
While the 2channel Anime Saimoe Tournament kicked off in Japan, Match Day 6 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Emerald Period concluded. Kuroyukihime leads the Nova Division and Mikoto Misaka leads the Stella Division but both already have necklaces, so the field for the necklace match is close to being set. Let's take a look at the results from Emerald 6.
NOVA DIVISION
In the Nova Division, Suguha Kirigaya defeated Furano Yukihira 2317-2054, Haqua du Lot Herminium prevailed over Noumi Kudryavka 2176-1934, Mirai Kuriyama cruised past Karuta Roromiya 2271-1886, Azusa Azuki rolled past Nyarlathotep 2443-1822, Kurousagi bounced past Laura Bodewig 2539-1672 and Yui took out Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2487-1926.
Asuna Yuuki defeated Eru Chitanda 2482-2230, Sanae Dekomori edged Misaki Shokuhou 2305-2221, Kotori Itsuka routed Shinka Nibutani 2745-1971, Yukino Yukinoshita trounced Chocolat 2498-1704, Kuroyukihime flew past Tohka Yatogami 2598-2006 and Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Nanami Aoyama 2619-2096.
Wrapping up Nova play, Yoshino annihilated Momo Velia Deviluke 2755-1723, Rin Natsume scored the Upset of the Round: a 2369-2114 victory over Touka Takanashi 2369-2114, Mikan Yuuki defeated Shiori Shiomiya 2408-1624, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi scored the closest victory of the day: a 2297-2238 nailbiter over Rikka Takanashi, Yaya punched Charlotte Belew 2595-1352 and Origami Tobiiichi defeated Yukina Himeragi 2251-2001.
STELLA DIVISION
In the Stella Division, Saber slashed past Shouko Kirishima 2558-1779, Mashiro Shiina routed Kurisu Makise 2790-1799, Charlotte Dunois crushed Yozora Mikazuki 2407-1695, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Haruhi Suzumiya 2936-1666, Mio Akiyama boomed past Hitagi Senjougahara 2451-1908 and defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Kirino Kousaka 2946-1487.
Kobato Hasegawa defeated Sora Kasugano 2349-1872, Konjiki no Yami prevailed over Hinagiku Katsura 2186-1926, Yui Hirasawa rocked Nadeko Sengoku 2227-2028, Ayase Aragaki defeated Taiga Aisaka 2470-2305, Sena Kashiwazaki trampled over Illyasviel von Einzbern 2362-1949 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Yui Nagato 2362-1949.
Wrapping up Stella play, Inori Yuzuriha whipped past Yuri Nakamura 2659-2028, Shinobu Oshino chomped up Erio Touwa 2193-1785, Last Order defeated Masami Iwasawa 2470-1908, Azusa Nakano romped past Victorique de Blois 2622-1721, Shana torched Yui=nyan 2389-2296 and Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Meiko Honma 3252-1266.
In a battle between two expected power in the 2channel AST, Rize Tedeza prevailed over Mami Tomoe 2066-1904. In the other exhibition, Starship Ezekiel defeated Saya 1708-1490.
Match Day 7 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is scheduled for July 20, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
