ISML 2016: Illya, Shana To Contest Heavenly Tiara

ISML 2016: Illya, Shana To Contest Heavenly Tiara
Hachiman Will Look To Defense Scepter Against Sora

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
November 29, 2016

Match Day 7 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Postseason has concluded. In the Female Division Semifinals, Illuyasviel von Einzbern delivered the Upset of the Round and the closest victory of the round, a 2233-2204 thriller over Mashiro Shiina, while Shana torched Yukino Yukinoshita 2588-2086. Shana will come into the General Election for Saimoe Prime Minister of Japan as the favorite to win.

Over in the Male Division, Hachiman Hikigaya dominated Archer 2357-1915 while Sora prevailed over Yuzuru Otonashi 2077-1922. Hachiman is the incumbent Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister and is favored to be reelected. Mikan Yuuki defeated Hitagi Senjougahara 1878-1628 and Eriri Sawamura Spencer cruised past Yui Hirasawa 1967-1660 to advance to the Divine Circlet Final. Also in Fall Seasonal action, Chitose Karasuma defeated Mizore Yoroizuka 1794-1406 and Ai-chan throttled Ui Wakana 1819-1242.

In Consolation Rouind action, Saber slashed past Azuna Yuuki 2313-2016, Yui Yuigahama rolled past Shiro 2169-2088, Rin Tosaka crushed Kurumi Tokisaki 2355-1989, Kurisu Makise whipped past Nao Tomori 2190-2058, Ayase Aragaki flew past Jibril 2207-1829, Ryuuji Takasu roared past Koyomi Araragi 1991-1826, Rintarou Okabe broke Touma Kamijou 2070-1822, Kiritsugu Emiya punched Saitama 2219-1765, Kyon thumped Edward Elric 1853-1762 and Souma Yukihira defeated Keima Katsuragi 1807-1660.

Match Day 8 of the 2016 International Saimoe League postseason is the final day of the 2016 ISML season and is also the General Election for Saimoe Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Japan. The General Election is scheduled for November 30, 2016. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.