ISML 2016: Illya, Mashiro, Shana and Shiro Move On

ISML 2016: Illya, Mashiro, Shana and Shiro Move On

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
November 23, 2016

Match Day 4 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Postseason in in the Books, and the Round of 16 continued to wind down. In the Female Division, Illyasviel von Einzbern scored the Upset of the Round, a 1883-1849 nailbiter over Mashiro Shiina, Kurisu Makise scored the closest victory of the round, a 1822-1803 thriller over Nanami Aoyama, Shana torched Shiro 2027-1691 and Kurumi Tokisaki leveled Ayase Aragaki 2120-1477. Illyas, Mashiro, Shana and Shiro advance to the next round of the tournament.

In the Male Division, Hachiman Hikigaya routed Souma Yukihira 2211-1244, Ryuuji Takasu roared past Izayoi Sakamaki 1952-1470, Sora slammed Kyon 2075 and Touma Kamijou broke Saitama in a 1767-1700 barnburner. Hachiman, Ryuuji, Sora, Touma, Yuzuru Otonashi and Edward Elric have advanced to the next round of the tournament.

Megumin won the Winter Diadem withb a 2069-1184 demolition of Aqua, while Rem won the Spring Diadem after prevailing over Emilia 1973-1618. In Fall Diadem action, Hana Miyakoshi defeated Ryouka Narusaka 1175-1030, Yuinshiel Asteria hammered Akari Kawamoto 1312-908, Matoi Sumeragi rolled past Papika 1215-750, Mizore Yoroizuka crushed Hikari Karibuchi 1706-771, Ui Wakana whipped past Koyuki Himekawa 1492-1081, Fuuka Reventon defeated Cocona 1193-870, Ai-chan annihilated Agari Kamiya 1937-609 and Tamaki Honda rolled past Hitoka Yachi 1297-860.

Match Day 5 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for November 23, 2016. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.