ISML 2021: Emerald Period Enters Home Stretch

ISML 2021: Emerald Period Enters Home Stretch

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue

November 25, 2021

Christmas is in one month right around the world and Match Day 5 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is in the books. In the Female Division, Kaguya Shinomiya defeated Rikka Takanashi 1384-1247, Mikoto Misaka eased past Kurumi Tokisaki 1480-1157, Chika Fujiwara thumped Taiga Aisaka 1438-941, Schwi Dola delivered the Upset of the Round, a 1335-1075 scalp of Yui Yuigahama, Rin Tohsaka prevailed over Kuroko Shirai 1247-1175, Ai Hayasaka dominated Ruiko Saten 1434-1000, Tsukasa Yuzaki roared past Rooru 1330-1049 and Kamui Kanna defeated Iroha Isshiki 1198-1094.

Wrapping up Female Divsion play, Mai Sakurajima won a 1256-1231 thriller over Emilia, Elaina whipped past Mashiro Shiina 1512-1160, Asuna Yuuki slashed past Kurisu Makise 1507-887, Nao Tomori defeated Kei Shirogane 1216-1062, Kanade Tachibana flew past Mio Akiyama 1310-1041, Index Prohibitorum exploded past Megumin 1317-1254, Utaha Kasumigaoka got past Misaki Shokuhou 1295-1122 and Shiro flattened Shouko Nishimiya 1363-1052.

In the Male Division, Kazuto Kirigaya slashed past Subaru Natsuki 1175-902, Sakuta Azusagawa broke Touma Kamijou in a 1148-1125 nailbiter, Levi leveled Edward Elric 1096-760, Saitama punched Satoshi Fukube 1277-754, Saika Totsuka toasted Nagisa Shiota 1007-874, Tomoya Okazaki prevailed over Shidou Itsuka 962-919 and Shirou Emiya eased past Shouya Ishida 1257-799.

Wrapping up Male Division action, Rintarou Okabe took down Yuzuru Otonashi 1057-878, Riku Dola rocked Yuu Ishigami 1268-972, Yuuta Togashi silenced Taki Tachibana 1186-976, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji prevailed over Joutarou Kuujou 1053-1004, Kazuma Satou thumped Kousei Arima 1181-759, Lelouch Lamperouge rolled past Yuu Otosaka 988-887, Kyoujurou Rengoku was given the victory over Nasa Yuzaki despite a 973-973 draw, the closest race of the round and the second-ever draw in the tournament, Archer dominated Sorata Kanda 1121-918 and Ryuunosuke Akasaka won a 927-906 barnburner over Ryuuji Takasu. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue also declares Kyoujurou Rengoku the winner over Nasa Yuzaki, as tied matches are not recognized by the Bedlam; a winner and a loser must be declared.

Keke Tang is the presumptive favorite to win the Summer Seasonal, as seen in her 1421-760 result over Miyuki Shiba but she will have competition. In other Summer action, Celia Claire defeated Catarina Claes 998-847, Nagisa Minase got off the schneid with a 1028-592 hammering of Chise Hatori, Siesta crushed Ilulu 1294-777, Aki Shino belted Alice 957-761, Saki Saki smashed Kukuru Misakino 938-681, Madoka Kaname defeated Milim Nava 1106-986, Kanon Shibuya throttled Nagisa Natsunagi 1067-787 and Fuuka Miyazawa edged Eiko Kawasegawa 798-783.

In Summer male action, Kyouya Hashiba defeated Vanitas 814-637, KImihiko Kimizuka took down Bocchan 839-643 and Akira Shiroyanagi eased past Kinji Ninomiya 767-608. Ai Kizuna is favored by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue to defeat Nana Kagura and become the Virtual YouTuber of record. Kizuna routed Fubuki Shirakami 1230-813 while Nana defeated sister Mea 1088-801. Finally, in the Tiara consolation, Rio Futaba fiunished first with 684 votes while Rudeus Greyrat claimed victory in the Scepter consolation with 746 votes.

Match Day 6 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is scheduled for November 26, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.