ISML 2021: Rikka With A Statement Win
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
January 30, 2022
Match Day 2 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is history. In the Female Division, Mikoto Misaka routed Tsukasa Yuzaki 4150-1766, Rikka Takanashi thumped Emilia 3457-2294, Kaguya Shinomiya demolished Ai Hayasaka 3190-1849 and Mai Sakurajima romped past Yui Yuigahama 3005-2262. In the Male Division, Sakuta Azusagawa slaughtered Tomoya Okazaki 3049-1654, Taki Tachibana took down Kazuma Satou 3037-1924, Kazuto Kirigaya defeated Shirou Emiya 2835-1793 and Yuu Ishigami toasted Saika Totsuka 2606-1922.
In seasonal action, Keke Tang got past Shouko Komi 3127-1648, Ram rammed Mileze Vladilena 3110-1591, Nezuko Kamado defeated Ran Mouri 2836-2675 and Siesta delivered the Upset of the Round, a 2531-2231 win over Eris Boreas Greyrat.
In Female Division Consolation play, Shiro shook Kurisu Makise 2800-1998, Kamui Kanna prevailed over Megumin 2534-2428, Misaki Shouhou silenced Tooru 2840-2145 and Ruiko Saten blew past Schwi Dola 2772-2144. In Male Division Consolation play, Shidou Itsuka drove past Shouya Ishida 2420-1883, Yuu Otosaka drilled Joutarou Kuujou 2515-1928, Lelouch Lamperouge blew past Kyoujurou Rengoku 2440-2013 and Saitama punched Satoshi Fukube 2318-2144.
Finally, in exhibition action, Kyouko Hori routed Shuna 2940-1466, Miyuki Shiba defeated Sayu Ogiwara 2227-1931, Unmei got past Milim Nava 2051-1940 and Itsuki Nakano delivered a statement win over Dia Viekone 2336-1918.
Match Day 3 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is scheduled for February 1, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.