ISML 2021: Kaguya Shinomiya Wins Topaz Necklace

Yuu Ishigami Wins Topaz Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
21 September 2021

Listed as a 3-1 second choice, Kaguya Shinomiya won the 2021 International Saimoe League Topaz Necklace with a 2470-1983 victory over Mikoto Misaka, who has been foiled yet again, this time at the second asking. Elaina was third with 1140 votes, Mai Sakurajima was fourth with 847 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 644 votes, Kanade Tachibana was sixth with 433 votes, Asuna Yuuki was seventh with 315 votes and Nao Tomori was last with 225 votes.

A 15-1 dark horse, Yuu Ishigami won the Topaz Pendant with a 2065-1764 victory over Touma Kamijou, who, like Mikoto Misaka, was foiled at the second asking despite being listed as favorite. Riku Dola was third with 1349 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was fourth with 1010 votes, Yuuta Togashi was fifth with 758 votes, Levi was sixth with 638 votes, Taki Tachigana was seventh with 492 votes and Subaru Natsuki was last with 405 votes.

Ai Hayasaka won the Topaz Bracelet with a 2351-1504 decision over Iroha Isshiki. Utaha Kasumigaoka was third with 1111 votes, Yui Hirasawa was fourth with 890 votes, Tooru was fifth with 733 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was sixth with 564 votes, Origami Tobiichi was seventh wioth 437 votes and Shinka Nibutani was last with 325 votes.

Yuu Otosaka won the Topaz Ring with a 1517-1411 win over Shidou Itsuka. Kaito Kuroba was third with 1088 votes, Ryuuji Takasu came in fourth with 849 votes, Ryuunosuke Akasaka was fifth with 665 votes, Karma Akabane was sixth with 582 votes, Kousei Arima was seventh with 504 votes and Masamune Izumi was last with 403 votes.

In Spring Seasonal action, Nezuko Kamado routed Hayase Nagatori 2610-1291, Vladilena Milize thumped Nadeshiko Kagamihara 2198-1289 and Kuruha Shida whipped past Vivy 2080-1408. Finally, in special exhibition action, Dera Mochimazzi flew past Ten'nouji Matsuemon 1965-1399, Nami defeated Lucy Heartfilia 1779-1599 and Sakura Haruno got past Orihime Inoue 1740-1537.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is scheduled for 25 September 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition.