ISML 2022: The First Genshin Semifinal Is Set

ISML 2022: The First Genshin Semifinal Is Set

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue

26 December 2022

To the surprise of no one, Hu Tao is in the semifinals of the 2022 International Saimoe League Genshin Impact Tournament, defeating Yae Miko 2812-1551. "A straightforward concession," Yae was quoted to say. "Oh well, I look forward to watching the rest of this competition. I can only hope Ei (Raiden Shogun) can fare better against the director, or this will look bad for all of us in Inazuma!"

Ganyu will be Hu Tao's next opponent. A tough, bitter contest was fought between her and the Dendro Archon, Nahida, but in the end, the cocogoat herself prevailed 2296-2015. "Nahida is as tough as they come so I had to be on my toes to figure her out," Ganyu said. "Hu Tao on the other hand, well...she's a different story. I will consider it the biggest victory ever to take her down. If I can't do it, I don't think the Shogun can stop her either!"

Ganyu's mentor, Cloud Retainer, easily trounced Oz, Fischl's familiar, 2151-1235. "One knew the outcome of this from the beginning," said the adepti crane. "One can't definitely determine Ganyu's next trial, but if is an outcome one did not expect...one may be most certainly pleased regardless of her final test's result."

And now we take a look at the other results. In the Female Division, Mai Sakurajima romped past Ritsu Tainaka 3665-2681, Chisato Nishikigi delivered a 3713-2428 rout of Megumi Katou, Isla defeated Zero Two 3122-2540, Violet Evergarden cruised past Taiga Aisaka 3929-2136, Emilia flew past Sagiri Izumi 3107-2845, Marin Kitagawa defeated Index Prohibitorum 3159-2968 and Rikka Takanashi roared past Ai Haibara 4336-2175.

Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Kaguya Shinomiya 3196-2442, Takina Inoue took down Shiro 3375-2636, Elaina annihilated Kamui Kanna 3962-2186, Yui Hirasawa rocked Mio Akiyama 2712-2519, Shouko Nishimiya shook Sora Kasugano 3266-3591, Rem rammed Kanade Tachibana  3409-2604 and Mashiro Shiina smashed Miku Nakano 3576-2672.

Wrapping up Female Division play, Yui Yuigahama earned the Upset of the Round, a 3073-2902 scalp of Asuna Yuuki, Yukino Yukinoshita drilled Utaha Kasumigaoka 3908-2011, Nao Tomori defeated Kuroko Shirai 3485-2955, Nino Nakano overcame Mitsuha Miyamizu 3277-2811, Mikoto Misaka thumped Tsukasa Yuzaki 4341-2023, Eru Chitanda pounded Tamako Kitashirakawa 4026-2018 and Chika Fujiwara prevailed over Azusa Nakano 3087-2907.

In the Male Division, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji rolled past Ainz Ooal Gown 3318-1765, Izumi MIyamura defeated Satoru Gojou 2744-2184, Riku Dola rocked Kousei Arima 2724-2282, Hachiman Hikigaya dismantled Nasa Yuzaki 3897-1730, Yuu Otosaka leveled Levi 2831-2385, Mochizou Ouji rounded Kaito Kuroba 2803-2273 and Houtarou Oreki pulverized Shirou Emiya 3836-1816.

Shidou Itsuka prevailed over Loid Forger 2739-2556, Yuuta Togashi routed Saika Totsuka 3856-1799, Subaru Natsuki drove past Shinpei Ajiro 2952-2305, Itachi Uchiha slayed Dio Brando 2475-2236, Accelerator accelerated past Sorata Kanda 3546-2049, Taki Tachibana took down Rimuru Tempest 2829-2419 and Tanjiro Kamado blew Ken Kaneki away 2545-2162.

Wrapping up Male Division play, Kazuto Kirigaya sliced and diced Masamune Izumi 3356-1888, Sora won a 2726-2627 barnburner over Miyuki Shirogane, Fuutarou Uesugi defeated Takashi Natsume 2572-2463, Sakuta Azusagawa dismantled Kyoujurou Rengoku 3766-1719, Touma Kamijou broke Joutarou Kuujou 3492-1953 and Tomoya Okazaki defeated Haruka Kasugano 2590-2361.

In Seasonal action, Nezuko Kamado flattened Tooru Amuro 2990-1836, Silence Suzuka silenced Sakura Matou 2309-2002, Illyasviel von Einzbern rolled past Kotoko Iwanaga 2307-2054, Takagi took down Momo Chiyoda 2897-1522,  Special Week raced past Toge Inumaki 2919-1486, Renge Miyauchi rallied past Ninym Ralei 2240-1911, Kobayashi overcame Wakana Gojou 2993-1731 and Sajuna Inui torched Yuuko Yoshida 2744-1746.

Ai Hayasaka routed ZHong Lanzhu 4080-1019, Miko iino pounded Eiko Tsukimi 3068-1774, Tohka Yatogami annihilated Zhuge Kongming 3241-1646, Yoshino thumped Filo 3211-1317, Shikimori  droved past Kogorou Mouri 2995-1953, Tomoyo Sakagami upended Shouko Komi 2483-2000, Ushio Kofune whipped past Serena 3093-1302 and Ushio Okazaki eased past Mio Kofune 2964-1628.

Wrapping up Seasonal action, Fuuko Ibuki mowed down Reina Aharen 2503-2029, Kurumi dusted off Son Goku 3763-1375, Ruka Sarashina sat on Shalltear Bloodfallen 2284-2001, Sumi Sakurasawa slaughtered Hinata Hyuuga 2419-1927, Kei Karuizawa pounded Jolyne Kuujou 3053-1674, Yume Iridou throttled Ayano Yugiri 2418-1803, Albedo prevailed over Hizuru Minakata 2335-2149, Suzune Horikita routed David Martinez 3242-1491, Kisara grounded Rin Shima 2790 and Lucy defeated Nazuna Nanakusa 2210-2029.

Match Day 5 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is scheduled for 29 December 2022. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.