ISML 2016: The Home Stretch Is Underway!

ISML 2016: The Home Stretch Is Underway!

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
November 27, 2016

Match Day 6 of the 2016 ISML Postseason continues, and we are closing on who will be the Saimoe Prime Minister of Japan for the 2017 term, awarded to the winner of the Female Division, and Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister of Japan, awarded to the winner of the Male Division.

In the Female Division, Mashiro Shiina defeated Nao Tomori 1740-1597, Shana torched Rin Tosaka 1975-1545, Yukino Yukinoshita prevailed over Shiro 1706-1668 and Illyasviel von Einzbern won the closest race of the round, a 1659-1634 scalp of Saber. In the Male Division, Hachiman Hikigaya took one more step towards being reelected as Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister with a 1914-1267 hamnering of Edward Elric, Sora slammed Kiritsugu Emiya 1756-1441, Yuzuru Otonashi defeated Touma Kamijou 1651-1468 and Archer prevailed over Ryuuji Takashu 1663-1612.

In Female Consolation action, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Nanami Aoyama 1753-1547, Yui Yuigahama rolled past Iroha Isshiki 1577-1335 and Asuna Yuuki slashed past Jibril 1831-1430. In Male Consolation action, Saitama punched Izayoi Sakamaki 1533-1407, Rintarou Okabe won the closest race of the round, a 1545-1503 thriller and Koyomi Araragi punished Keima Katsuragi 1587-1204.

In Fall Seasonal action, Chitose Karasuma routed Yuinshiel Asteria 1627-715, Mizore Yorizuka trounced Fine 1287-1006, Ui Wakana defeated Sayaka Miyata 1261-1064 and Ai-chan whipped past Sayuri Muranushi 1408-950.

Match Day 7 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for November 28, 2016. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.