ISML 2021: Right On The Money - Mikoto Wins Sapphire Necklace
Yuuta Togashi Also Cashes In, Wins Sapphire Pendant
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue
November 5, 2021
A 1-9 first choice, Mikoto Misaka outslugged Mai Sakurajima 4524-3103 to win the 2021 International Saimoe League Sapphire Necklace. Elaina was third with 1990 votes, Yui Yuigahama was fourth with 1213 votes, Asuna Yuuki was fifth with 1059 votes, Rikka Takanashi was sixth with 943 votes, Chika Fujiwara was seventh with 837 votes and Utaha Kasumigaoka was last with 683 votes.
Also a favorite, this time at even money, Yuuta Togashi broke Touma Kamijou 3052-2670 to win the Sapphire Pendant, Kazuto Kirigaya was third with 1834 votes, Nasa Yuzaki was fourth with 1501 votes, Levi was fifth with 1238 votes, Kazuma Satou was sixth with 1017 votes, Archer was seventh with 873 votes and Tomoya Okazaki was last with 665 votes.
Nanami Aoyama prevailed over Tooru 3075-2875 to win the Sapphire Bracelet. Aqua was third with 1825 votes, Yui Hirasawa was fourth with 1603 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was fifth with 1253 votes, Kaede Azusagawa was sixth with 1090 votes, Tohka Yatogami was seventh with 948 votes and Origami Tobiichi was last with 643 votes.
Shouya Ishida got past Shidou Itsuka to win the Sapphire Ring, 2517-2208. Gintoki Sakata was third with 1717 votes, Ryuuju Takasu was fourth with 1370 votes, Joutarou Kuujou was fifth with 1137 votes, Kyoujurou Rengoku was sixth with 1012 votes, Edward Elric was seventh with 820 votes and Ainz Ooal Gown was last with 631 votes.
Violet Evergarden became Saimoe Leader of the Free World with a 57399.7-55963.1 win over Yukino Yukinoshita in the Tournament of Champions' Women's Final. In the Men's Final, Houtarou Oreki became Deputy Saimoe Leader after overcoming Hachiman Hikigaya 51340.5-47458.9.
The field has been set for the Summer Seasonal. Making the cut were Alice (1688), Catarina Claes (1928), Celia Claire (1591), Ilulu (2051), Jahy (1107), Madoka Kaname (2810), Eiko Kawasegawa (1295), Milim Nava (2091), Nagisa Minase (1513), Kukuru Misakino (1213), Fuuka Miyazawa (1388), Nagisa Natsunagi (1736), Saki Saki (1480), Miyuki Shiba (1962), Kanon Shibuya (1862), Aki Shino (1882), Siesta (3002) and Keke Tang (3463). Tang has been tipped by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue to win the Diadem over Siesta.
In the Wild Card Round, advancing to the next portion of the season were Index Prohibitorum (3619), Misaki Shokuhou (3333), Ruiko Saten (2912), Megumin (3084), Rin Tohsaka (3504), Kei Shirogane (3467), Taiga Aisaka (2869) and Kurisu Makise (3658). This means that even though Aoyama has won the Bracelet, this consolation prize will be her going-away present as she has been eliminated from the tournament proper. Also in the Wild Card Round, advancing from the Male Division were Rintarou Okabe (3260), Shouya Ishida (2515), Kyoujurou Rengoku (2139), Lelouch Lamperouge (2513), Kousei Arima (2174), Satoshi Fukube (2195), Joutarou Kuujou (2272) and Edward Elric (2136).
Finally, the Virtual YouTube tournament continued. Diana defeated Ui Shigure 3063-2799, Nana Kagura rolled past Lize Helesta 3342-1958. Saku Sasaki prevailed over Suisei Hoshimachi 2696-2345, Akari Mirai won the closest race of the roung, a 2650-2633 thriller over Eileen, Rushia Uruha overcame Bella 2834-2752, Mito Tsukino won a 2330-2258 barnburner over Kokoro Amamiya 2330-2258, Nanami routed Coco Kiryuu 3589-2198 and Mea Kagura thumped Toko Inui 3038-1787.
Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is coming up and is scheduled for November 8, 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!