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ISML 2009: The season wraps up with Relegation Finals and exhibitions
ISML 2009: The season wraps up with Relegation Finals and exhibitions
November 7, 2009
While the International Saimoe League Tiara began its stay inside a glass case of the lobby of the Hakuoh Academy administration building, the 2009 season wrapped up with Relegation matches in Tokyo and a series of exhibitions featuring old faces from Saimoe tournaments past.
Mikoto Misaka finished on top of the ISML relegation table with victories over Index Prohibitorum (989-441) and Yuuhi Katagiri (873-621). Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere, who will return to the tournament regardless of her finish, scored victories over Hayate Yagami (847-672) and Nayuki Minase (846-692).
In other ISML Relegation action, Reimu Hakurei defeated Chii 810-726, Prohibitorum defeated Evangeline McDowell 767-726, Misuzu Kamio ran down Hakurei 785-752, Sayuri Kurata defeate Kamio 867-570 and Mai Kawasumi wiped off Minase 903-493.
Kurata took down Vita 872-613, Tsukimiya crushed McDowell 884-642 and Vita 903-605, and Kawasumi capped off the Relegation action with a 839-663 win over Yagami.
Finally, there were six exhibitions to close this campaign. Alien Nine's Yuri Otani defeated Figure 17's Hikaru Shiina 608-511 in New York City, Dejiko of Winter Garden (not Di Gi Charat) defeated Pita Ten's Shia 739-511 in Buenos Aires. A slightly more familiar face, Shiika Anmoto of Mushi-Uta crushed Sana Nobuto of Innocent Venus 918-354 in Cairo. In Moscow, Sain October's Kotono Hayama made a mockery of her contest of Yume Tsukai's Rinko Mishima, 1083-160. Taruto of Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto defeate Yuki Kojima 739-419 in London and Houkago: Nureta Seifuku's Shizune Fujiwara defeated Tomoko Kitazawa of Ai Shimai 865-347 in Sydney.
Well, that caps off a wonderful International Saimoe LEague year which saw the most unexpected of seeds-a #11-win the crown...Hinagiku Katsura. Who will take it in 2010? The nomination phase-and the new season-kicks off New Year's Day on InternationalSaimoe.com!
November 7, 2009
While the International Saimoe League Tiara began its stay inside a glass case of the lobby of the Hakuoh Academy administration building, the 2009 season wrapped up with Relegation matches in Tokyo and a series of exhibitions featuring old faces from Saimoe tournaments past.
Mikoto Misaka finished on top of the ISML relegation table with victories over Index Prohibitorum (989-441) and Yuuhi Katagiri (873-621). Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere, who will return to the tournament regardless of her finish, scored victories over Hayate Yagami (847-672) and Nayuki Minase (846-692).
In other ISML Relegation action, Reimu Hakurei defeated Chii 810-726, Prohibitorum defeated Evangeline McDowell 767-726, Misuzu Kamio ran down Hakurei 785-752, Sayuri Kurata defeate Kamio 867-570 and Mai Kawasumi wiped off Minase 903-493.
Kurata took down Vita 872-613, Tsukimiya crushed McDowell 884-642 and Vita 903-605, and Kawasumi capped off the Relegation action with a 839-663 win over Yagami.
Finally, there were six exhibitions to close this campaign. Alien Nine's Yuri Otani defeated Figure 17's Hikaru Shiina 608-511 in New York City, Dejiko of Winter Garden (not Di Gi Charat) defeated Pita Ten's Shia 739-511 in Buenos Aires. A slightly more familiar face, Shiika Anmoto of Mushi-Uta crushed Sana Nobuto of Innocent Venus 918-354 in Cairo. In Moscow, Sain October's Kotono Hayama made a mockery of her contest of Yume Tsukai's Rinko Mishima, 1083-160. Taruto of Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto defeate Yuki Kojima 739-419 in London and Houkago: Nureta Seifuku's Shizune Fujiwara defeated Tomoko Kitazawa of Ai Shimai 865-347 in Sydney.
Well, that caps off a wonderful International Saimoe LEague year which saw the most unexpected of seeds-a #11-win the crown...Hinagiku Katsura. Who will take it in 2010? The nomination phase-and the new season-kicks off New Year's Day on InternationalSaimoe.com!
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Relegation Final, and Special Exhibitions
ISML 2009 Relegation Finals
ARENA 01: Chii [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 02: Evangeline McDowell [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 03: [Hakurei Reimu] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 04: Index Prohibitorum [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 05: [Kamio Misuzu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 06: Katagiri Yūhi [Chii]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 08: [Kurata Sayuri] Vita
ARENA 09: [Louise Vallière] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 10: Minase Nayuki [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 11: [Misaka Mikoto] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 12: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 13: Vita [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 14: Yagami Hayate [Kawasumi Mai]
Special Exhibitions
ARENA 15: Contestant 1A [Contestant 1B]
ARENA 16: [Contestant 2A] Contestant 2B
ARENA 17: [Contestant 3A] Contestant 3B
ARENA 18: [Contestant 4A] Contestant 4B
ARENA 19: [Contestant 5A] Contestant 5B
ARENA 20: Contestant 6A [Contestant 6B]
ARENA 01: Chii [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 02: Evangeline McDowell [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 03: [Hakurei Reimu] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 04: Index Prohibitorum [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 05: [Kamio Misuzu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 06: Katagiri Yūhi [Chii]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 08: [Kurata Sayuri] Vita
ARENA 09: [Louise Vallière] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 10: Minase Nayuki [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 11: [Misaka Mikoto] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 12: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 13: Vita [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 14: Yagami Hayate [Kawasumi Mai]
Special Exhibitions
ARENA 15: Contestant 1A [Contestant 1B]
ARENA 16: [Contestant 2A] Contestant 2B
ARENA 17: [Contestant 3A] Contestant 3B
ARENA 18: [Contestant 4A] Contestant 4B
ARENA 19: [Contestant 5A] Contestant 5B
ARENA 20: Contestant 6A [Contestant 6B]
ISML 2009: Hinagiku Katsura brings the Tiara to Hakuoh!
November 3, 2009
On an Election Day where thousands of Americans went off to vote for their candidates, and the fans have spoken. Hinagiku Katsura is your 2009 International Saimoe League Champion.
In one of the largest turnouts in the history of the young competition, the student council president of Hakuoh Academy prevailed. Katsura, an expert kendo practitioner and love interest of Hayate Ayasaki (along with Nagi Sanzen'in) defeated Shana in a thrilling 2117-2106 nail-biter of a contest at the core of the Big Dog, the Star of Sirius.
The victory sparked wild celebrations across the school and at the Sanzen'in estate in Nerima, Tokyo.
At Hakuoh, fans witnessed Katsura return from Sirius via teleportation, holding the prestigious crown and her kendo sword while wearing a restored version of her outfit, which was torn from battle.
"I have never felt so good in my life," Katsura said, shedding tears of joy. "The last time I won something meaningful was a few years ago, when I won the Korean Best Moe tournament. To succeed Fate Testarossa Harlaown and win the International Saimoe League...it's like a dream come true.
"I feel like I am in heaven, and I'm floating over the world drenched in the air of victory. I will remember this moment for the rest of my life."
The rally concluded with Katsura singing some of her hits from her album, as well as a stirring rendition of Kotoko's "Hayate no Gotoku!"
"We knew that once she defeated Shana," explained Ayasaki, "that she had it. She was facing a tough go at it, but once Katsura had that advantage, it was a done deal. Hinagiku is the best in the world. There is no denying it now."
"I am going to go naked and get drunk and freewheel around the campus," said a rather buzzed Yukiji Katsura. "My younger sister did it! Banzai Hina-chan! Banzai!!! Yeah!"
Meanwhile, it was a somber mood at the Shana camp.
"Well that sucked," said Margery Daw. "We were hoping for her to pull through. In the end, we didn't have enough leverage to figure Hinagiku out. That proved to be Shana's undoing."
Shana was unavailable for comment. However her personal speaker/agent, Alastor, quoted, "My master is very disappointed to see the lack of fan support for her cause. She congratulated Hinagiku Katsura in her victory while conceding defeat, but denounces the lack of voters supporting her. My master wishes to not comment any further on the defeat, and looks forward to the 2010 season."
Some Hakuoh students were in disbelief that Katsura, an #11 seed, could go on to win the entire tournament. However, Ayumu Nishizawa just had a feeling that things would go her way.
"You have to believe," Nishizawa said. "I did, and this is your result. Anything is possible in the ISML. Katsura-san proved that."
With the win, Katsura is the first competitor not in the top 16 to win the title, and becomes the first competitor to win at least one necklace on route to the Tiara.
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A special exhibition in Madrid saw Haruka Nogizaka crush Yin of Darker than Black 2766-1328. "It's going to be a thrill for me to take on Hinagiku Katsura," Nogizaka said after the contest. "I even have her uniform and replicas of her clothing-down to her pantsu and spats-in my room. I congratulate Hinagiku-chan on her win, and I want to challenge her next year."
In Round 11 of the ISML Relegation, Mai Kawasumi finished at the top, in spite of losing to Reimu Hakurei 2126-2088 in Cairo. Index Prohibitorum finished her run with a 2185-1958 win over Chii inTokyo, Sayuri Kurata wrapped up her run with a 2184-1836 win over Nayuki Minase in New York City, Yuuhi Katagiri ended her campaign on a high note with a 2526-1633 victory over Evangeline McDowell in Buenos Aires, Hayate Yagami took out Vita 2409-1598 in Moscow, Mikoto Misaka ran down Misuzu Kamio 2244-1978 in London and Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere-who will return next season anyway due to her finish in Japan-wrapped up her run with a 2502-1709 trouncing of Ayu Tsukimiya in Sydney.
The ISML Tiara may have been decided, but the ISML Relegation Tournament is far from over. On Thursday, the season concludes with a series of exhibitions in New York, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Moscow, London and Sydney. And the Relegation Finals in Tokyo will put the 2009 International Saimoe League season to rest.
2009 INTERNATIONAL SAIMOE LEAGUE
FINAL TOP 16
1. Hinagiku Katsura (C) (RUB)
2. Shana (SAP)
3. Tomoyo Sakagami (AQ)
4. Yuki Nagato (TOP)
5. Kyou Fujibayashi
6. Fate Testarossa Harlaown
7. Taiga Aisaka
8. Kagami Hiiragi
9. Haruhi Suzumiya
10. Mikuru Asahina
11. Rin Tosaka
12. Suigintou (AM)
13. Horo
14. Nanoha Takamachi
15. Suiseiseki (EM)
16. Shinku (DIA)
C = ISML Champion
AQ = Aquamarine necklace champion
TOP = Topaz necklace champion
AM = Amethyst necklace champion
SAP = Sapphire necklace champion
EM = Emerald necklace champion
RUB = Ruby necklace champion
DIA = Diamond necklace champion
BoBA ISML 2009 Predictions: Tiara Final, ISML Relegation & Special Exhibition
2009 ISML Tiara Final
ARENA 01: [Katsura Hinagiku] Shana
2009 ISML Relegation
ARENA 02: Chii [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 03: [Minase Nayuki] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 04: Evangeline McDowell [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 05: Hakurei Reimu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: [Vita] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 08: Tsukimiya Ayu [Louise Vallière]
ISML Special Exhibition
ARENA 09: [Nogizaka Haruka] Yin
ARENA 01: [Katsura Hinagiku] Shana
2009 ISML Relegation
ARENA 02: Chii [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 03: [Minase Nayuki] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 04: Evangeline McDowell [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 05: Hakurei Reimu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: [Vita] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 08: Tsukimiya Ayu [Louise Vallière]
ISML Special Exhibition
ARENA 09: [Nogizaka Haruka] Yin
ISML 2009: Shana gets another crack at Hina in the final
ISML 2009: Shana gets another crack at Hina in the final
October 31, 2009
Is Hinagiku Katsura a psychic? Or has CLANNAD simply been a bust against in the International Saimoe League?
One thing's for sure: the fiery-eyed sensation wants payback after getting a little payback of her own with a 1601-1157 victory at the Convection Zone of the Big Dog, the Star of Sirius.
"It's not over till it's over," Shana said, munching on her 120th melon bread loaf-a personal record. "I wanted to get another shot at setting things straight. If I have to do it twice, I got no problems doing it. So I will need to ask my fans and myself to give it all they got, and give it all I got, respectively.
"We are at the crossroads. And now, it's time to put up.
Katsura was not surprised by the result.
"I beat her once, all I need to do is get it done one more time, and the tiara will rest at the Hakuoh Academy come November," she said with a wink and a thumbs-up.
"We are ready to finish this with a bang."
In the 5th place contest, Kyou Fujibayashi spared complete CLANNAD blushed by defeating the dethroned Fate Testarossa Harlaown 1410-1326 at the South Pole.
A close exhibition in Madrid saw 11Eyes's Misuzu Kusakabe edge Sora no Otoshimono's Ikaros 1199-1184. "Where I come from, I have the blood of the demon in me, and I can bring out one of my Five Treasures out with the snap of my fingers," Kusakabe explained. "It's pretty handy."
"I enjoyed this battle. I am cheering personally for Shana because of the way she slashes her opponents with great facility is noteworthy."
In ISML Relegation action, Chii defeated Vita 1308-1254 in Tokyo, Nayuki Minase denied Evangeline McDowell 1398-1213 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi easily outdueled close friend Sayuri Kurata 1472-994 in Buenos Aires, Reimu Hakurei won a 197-1283 thriller over Index L. Prohibitorum in Cairo, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere crushed Yuuhi Katagiri 1563-1079 in Moscow, Mikoto Misaka laid the voltage on Hayate Yagami 1544-1030 in London and Ayu Tsukimiya whipped past Misuzu Kamio 1283-1171 in Sydney.
October 31, 2009
Is Hinagiku Katsura a psychic? Or has CLANNAD simply been a bust against in the International Saimoe League?
One thing's for sure: the fiery-eyed sensation wants payback after getting a little payback of her own with a 1601-1157 victory at the Convection Zone of the Big Dog, the Star of Sirius.
"It's not over till it's over," Shana said, munching on her 120th melon bread loaf-a personal record. "I wanted to get another shot at setting things straight. If I have to do it twice, I got no problems doing it. So I will need to ask my fans and myself to give it all they got, and give it all I got, respectively.
"We are at the crossroads. And now, it's time to put up.
Katsura was not surprised by the result.
"I beat her once, all I need to do is get it done one more time, and the tiara will rest at the Hakuoh Academy come November," she said with a wink and a thumbs-up.
"We are ready to finish this with a bang."
In the 5th place contest, Kyou Fujibayashi spared complete CLANNAD blushed by defeating the dethroned Fate Testarossa Harlaown 1410-1326 at the South Pole.
A close exhibition in Madrid saw 11Eyes's Misuzu Kusakabe edge Sora no Otoshimono's Ikaros 1199-1184. "Where I come from, I have the blood of the demon in me, and I can bring out one of my Five Treasures out with the snap of my fingers," Kusakabe explained. "It's pretty handy."
"I enjoyed this battle. I am cheering personally for Shana because of the way she slashes her opponents with great facility is noteworthy."
In ISML Relegation action, Chii defeated Vita 1308-1254 in Tokyo, Nayuki Minase denied Evangeline McDowell 1398-1213 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi easily outdueled close friend Sayuri Kurata 1472-994 in Buenos Aires, Reimu Hakurei won a 197-1283 thriller over Index L. Prohibitorum in Cairo, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere crushed Yuuhi Katagiri 1563-1079 in Moscow, Mikoto Misaka laid the voltage on Hayate Yagami 1544-1030 in London and Ayu Tsukimiya whipped past Misuzu Kamio 1283-1171 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Final, Special Exhibition, 5th Place & ISML Relegation
ISML Tiara Loser's Bracket Final
ARENA 01: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Shana
ISML 5th Place
ARENA 02: Fujibayashi Kyō [Fate Testarossa]
ISML Relegation
ARENA 03: Chii [Vita]
ARENA 04: [Minase Nayuki] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 05: Kurata Sayuri [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: Index Prohibitorum [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 07: Katagiri Yūhi [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 08: [Misaka Mikoto] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kamio Misuzu
Special Exhibition
ARENA 10: [Kusakabe Misuzu] Ikaros
ARENA 01: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Shana
ISML 5th Place
ARENA 02: Fujibayashi Kyō [Fate Testarossa]
ISML Relegation
ARENA 03: Chii [Vita]
ARENA 04: [Minase Nayuki] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 05: Kurata Sayuri [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: Index Prohibitorum [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 07: Katagiri Yūhi [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 08: [Misaka Mikoto] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kamio Misuzu
Special Exhibition
ARENA 10: [Kusakabe Misuzu] Ikaros
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Final
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Shana by <100 votes
Over/Under: 2400
Over
Over
ISML 2009: Tomoyo Sakagami shuts out SOS Brigade, Kurimu makes her mark
ISML 2009: Tomoyo Sakagami shuts out SOS Brigade, Kurimu makes her mark
October 27, 2009
Tomoyo Sakagami has secured a date with Shana for a spot in the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara final. She defeated Yuki Nagato, 1156-1034, in a bitter contest on the surface of the Big Dog, the Star of Sirius.
"I am honored to be in the top three," said Sakagami, who ironically is seeded third in the Tiara, "but as we all should know, the job's far from done. Shana want another crack at Hinagiku Katsura. I've had success against her before, so the way I approached the last contest will have to be built on."
Meanwhile, another new face arrived on the fray at the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena. Kurimu Sakurano, from Seitokai no Ichizon, thumped Kampfer's Natsuru Seno 1268-709. "I have the utmost respect for those battling for the Tiara," said Sakurano after the contest. "I would love to take part in next year's content, if I am given the opportunity."
Reprising her 2009 Anizone Best Moe Tournament victory, Taiga Aisaka defeate Kagami Hiiragi, 1111-1065, to secure 7th place.
In ISML Relegation action, Index L. Prohibitorum defeated Misuzu Kamio 1054-1026 in Tokyo, Nayuki Minase prevailed over Chii 1087-971 in New York, Mai Kawasumi slashed past Evangeline McDowell 1279-830 in Buenos Aires, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Reimu Hakurei 1147-952 in Cairo, Sayuri Kurata took down Hayate Yagami 1077-1010 in Moscow, Yuuhi Katagiri tore down Vita 1076-902 in London and Mikoto Misaka laid the biribiri on Ayu Tsukimiya 1191-956 in Sydney.
October 27, 2009
Tomoyo Sakagami has secured a date with Shana for a spot in the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara final. She defeated Yuki Nagato, 1156-1034, in a bitter contest on the surface of the Big Dog, the Star of Sirius.
"I am honored to be in the top three," said Sakagami, who ironically is seeded third in the Tiara, "but as we all should know, the job's far from done. Shana want another crack at Hinagiku Katsura. I've had success against her before, so the way I approached the last contest will have to be built on."
Meanwhile, another new face arrived on the fray at the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena. Kurimu Sakurano, from Seitokai no Ichizon, thumped Kampfer's Natsuru Seno 1268-709. "I have the utmost respect for those battling for the Tiara," said Sakurano after the contest. "I would love to take part in next year's content, if I am given the opportunity."
Reprising her 2009 Anizone Best Moe Tournament victory, Taiga Aisaka defeate Kagami Hiiragi, 1111-1065, to secure 7th place.
In ISML Relegation action, Index L. Prohibitorum defeated Misuzu Kamio 1054-1026 in Tokyo, Nayuki Minase prevailed over Chii 1087-971 in New York, Mai Kawasumi slashed past Evangeline McDowell 1279-830 in Buenos Aires, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Reimu Hakurei 1147-952 in Cairo, Sayuri Kurata took down Hayate Yagami 1077-1010 in Moscow, Yuuhi Katagiri tore down Vita 1076-902 in London and Mikoto Misaka laid the biribiri on Ayu Tsukimiya 1191-956 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Semifinal, 7th Place, ISML Relegation, Day 9 & Special Exhibition
Tiara Loser's Bracket Semifinal
ARENA 01: Sakagami Tomoyo [Nagato Yuki]
ISML 7th Place Match
ARENA 02: Hiiragi Kagami [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML Relegation, Day 9
ARENA 03: Kamio Misuzu [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 04: [Minase Nayuki] Chii
ARENA 05: Evangeline McDowell [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: Hakurei Reimu [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 07: Kurata Sayuri [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 08: Vita [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 09: [Misaka Mikoto] Tsukimiya Ayu
ISML Special Exhibition
ARENA 10: Senō Natsuru [Sakurano Kurimu]
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 5
Yuki Nagato def. Tomoyo Sakagami by <100
Over/Under: 3200
Over
Over/Under: 3200
Over
ISML 2009: Hinagiku pulls out the upset special on Shana!
ISML 2009: Hinagiku pulls out the upset special on Shana!
October 24, 2009
Would you believe it! The upset of the year!
Well...so far. But while it was clear that there would be a new champion, Hinagiku Katsura stunned a lot of faces at the Chromosphere Arena, located on the Big Dog, the star of Sirius. A 1677-1395 victory puts her one victory away from succeeding fate Testarossa Harlaown in winning the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara.
The defeat was Shana's first since April 3, 2009. Shana lost to Tomoyo Sakagami 1411-1306 in the Aquamarine stage.
Even Katsura-the Student Council President and pride of the Hakuou Academy in Nerima, Tokyo-was amazed herself at the victory.
"I feel like I'm in full vibrational mode right now, to quote Oprah Winfrey," said Katsura after the contest. "This has to be one of the biggest victories of my career. It's not easy to defeat the top seed in the tournament. But I have to do what I have to do, and I got it done."
Katsura said she knew that she faced the chance of Shana facing her again at the Prinadz Arena, located in the core of Sirius. But it didn't faze her one bit.
"I could be facing Yuki Nagato or Tomoyo [Sakagami], who also defeated Shana," Katsura said. "I come into the closing phases of this contest without any fear, only confidence.
"I am ready to win this Tiara."
Harlaown already conceded her defense against Nagato in the Loser's Bracket Fourth Round, 1687-1536.
Of course, there was other action going on as well.
An exhibition at Madrid saw Kobato Hanato score a 1451-1242 victory over Kuroko Shirai. The kindergarten teacher from the Yoyogi Nursery was quite surprised by the reception she earned at the Spanish capital.
"My role is to heal those whose hearts ache for the ones who love in this world," Hanato said. "It doesn't hurt me to take a little excursion and take part in something like this. I feel privileged to be in Spain. This is the first time I've been here. I've heard about the bull fights, the food and the football...but not the fact I was invited to compete in an exhibition. I look forward to perhaps coming back here, or wherever this group of people known as the International Saimoe League wants me to go. It has been an honor."
As expected, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back in the classification matches with a 1683-1391 victory over Rin Tosaka at Point Rho, while Mikuru Asahina took down Suigintou 1625-1398 at Point Tau.
Finally, there was the matter of the Relegation Matches.
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere was dealt her first defeat of these matches with a 1478-1444 defeat to Mikoto Misaka in Tokyo. Index Prohibitorum defeated Nayuki Minase 1512-1334 in New York City, Sayuri Kurata defeated Evangeline McDowell 1553-1279 in Buenos Aires, Mai Kawasumi whipped past Chii 1539-1357 in Cairo, Reimu Hakurei rolled past Vita 1437-1171 in Moscow, Hayate Yagami edged out Misuzu Kamio 01404-1340 in London and Yuuhi Katagiri defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1497-1397 in Sydney.
With the victory, Kawasumi now assumes top spot in the table. Regardless of where she finishes, De La Valliere will return to the 2010 ISML due to her finish in the 2009 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament (quarterfinals).
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Double Elimination Winner Bracket Final, 9th/11th Classification, Relegation & Special Exhibition
ISML Tiara Double Elimination Winner Bracket Final
ARENA 01: [Shana] Katsura Hinagiku
ISML 9th/11th Classification
ARENA 02: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 03: [Suigintou] Asahina Mikuru
ISML Relegation Round 8
ARENA 04: Misaka Mikoto [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 05: [Index Prohibitorum] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 06: [Evangeline McDowell] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 07: Chii [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Hakurei Reimu] Vita
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 10: Katagiri Yūhi [Tsukimiya Ayu]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 11: Hanato Kobato [Shirai Kuroko]
ARENA 01: [Shana] Katsura Hinagiku
ISML 9th/11th Classification
ARENA 02: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 03: [Suigintou] Asahina Mikuru
ISML Relegation Round 8
ARENA 04: Misaka Mikoto [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 05: [Index Prohibitorum] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 06: [Evangeline McDowell] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 07: Chii [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Hakurei Reimu] Vita
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 10: Katagiri Yūhi [Tsukimiya Ayu]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 11: Hanato Kobato [Shirai Kuroko]
ISML 2009: Yuki gets hard-earned payback, and Tomoyo moves on
ISML 2009: Yuki gets hard-earned payback, and Tomoyo moves on
October 20, 2009
Yuki Nagato waited about a year to finally get her revenge on Fate Testarossa Harlaown in the Tiara Double Elimination phase, and she got it.
At the Star of Sirius, located 5,000 miles from the South Magnetic Pole, a 1687-1536 victory told the story.
"At the end of the day, I feel like a huge weight has been carried off my shoulders," Nagato said after the match. "It was bound to happen, but I know that I can't dwell on this too long. Tomoyo Sakagami is an opponent that I know very well. And she will be flying the flag for Clannad. So I will be on my heels at the Epiphaneia Arena."
Sakagami disposed of Kyou Fujibayashi in a thrilling 1499-1479 thriller 5,000 miles from the North Magnetic Pole.
"I think the fans were treated to quite a show," Sakagami said after the contest. "As it stands, I will end my campaign in the top four. But I know, and my fans know, that we are not satisfied with that."
At the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena, a showdown of assasins saw Canaan outwit Inu-Yasha's Sango, 1433-1060.
"I've never had the chance to compete in an arena like this," Canaan said after the match, "so I made it a priority to make the most of it. This was a fun contest. I hope to build on it if I am given the call next year."
In the classification matches, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back with a 1753-1352 walloping of Mikuru Asahina at Point Rho. At Point Tau, Rin Tosaka took it to Suigintou, 1771-1346.
In Round 8 of the ISML Relegation Tournament, the action kept going at a fever pitch. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning next year regardless of where she finishes in the table, defeated Vita 1800-1167 in Tokyo. Index L. Prohibitorum edged Yuuhi Katagiri 14001-1392 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Misuzu Kamio 1615-1146 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata squaked by Chii 1518-1441 in Cairo, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1861-982 in Moscow, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Reimu Hakurei 1461-1408 in London and Hayate Yagami took out Nayuki Minase 1571-1367 in Sydney.
October 20, 2009
Yuki Nagato waited about a year to finally get her revenge on Fate Testarossa Harlaown in the Tiara Double Elimination phase, and she got it.
At the Star of Sirius, located 5,000 miles from the South Magnetic Pole, a 1687-1536 victory told the story.
"At the end of the day, I feel like a huge weight has been carried off my shoulders," Nagato said after the match. "It was bound to happen, but I know that I can't dwell on this too long. Tomoyo Sakagami is an opponent that I know very well. And she will be flying the flag for Clannad. So I will be on my heels at the Epiphaneia Arena."
Sakagami disposed of Kyou Fujibayashi in a thrilling 1499-1479 thriller 5,000 miles from the North Magnetic Pole.
"I think the fans were treated to quite a show," Sakagami said after the contest. "As it stands, I will end my campaign in the top four. But I know, and my fans know, that we are not satisfied with that."
At the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena, a showdown of assasins saw Canaan outwit Inu-Yasha's Sango, 1433-1060.
"I've never had the chance to compete in an arena like this," Canaan said after the match, "so I made it a priority to make the most of it. This was a fun contest. I hope to build on it if I am given the call next year."
In the classification matches, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back with a 1753-1352 walloping of Mikuru Asahina at Point Rho. At Point Tau, Rin Tosaka took it to Suigintou, 1771-1346.
In Round 8 of the ISML Relegation Tournament, the action kept going at a fever pitch. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning next year regardless of where she finishes in the table, defeated Vita 1800-1167 in Tokyo. Index L. Prohibitorum edged Yuuhi Katagiri 14001-1392 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Misuzu Kamio 1615-1146 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata squaked by Chii 1518-1441 in Cairo, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1861-982 in Moscow, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Reimu Hakurei 1461-1408 in London and Hayate Yagami took out Nayuki Minase 1571-1367 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4, Classification Special Exhibition & ISML Relegation Round 7
ISML 2009 Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4
ARENA 02: Nagato Yuki [Fate Testarossa]
ISML 2009 9th/11th Place Classification
ARENA 03: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 04: [Suigintou] Tōsaka Rin
ISML Relegation Round 7
ARENA 04: [Suigintou] Tōsaka Rin
ISML Relegation Round 7
ARENA 05: Vita [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 06: [Index Prohibitorum] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Chii] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Yagami Hayate
Special Exhibition
ARENA 06: [Index Prohibitorum] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Chii] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Yagami Hayate
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Canaan [Sango]
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4 & Winner's Bracket Final
ISML 2009 Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kyou Fujibayashi by >150
Over/Under: 2300
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Yuki Nagato by <100 Over/Under: 2200
Under
ISML 2009 Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
Shana def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 2400
Over
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kyou Fujibayashi by >150
Over/Under: 2300
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Yuki Nagato by <100 Over/Under: 2200
Under
ISML 2009 Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
Shana def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 2400
Over
ISML 2009: Fate rolls on yet again, and so does Tomoyo
ISML 2009: Fate rolls on yet again, and so does Tomoyo
October 16, 2009
Fate Testarossa Harlaown continues to defend her Tiara as if her life depended on it. She defeated Taiga Aisaka 1662-1600 in Round 3 of the Loser's Bracket at Point Omega, located 0.35 light years away from Sirius (also known as The Big Dog).
"Yuki Nagato is someone I know well," Harlaown said after her contest. "She will be intent to earn some payback for the defeat I dealt her in the final. This time I will have to be careful. She isn't an easy opponent to take down. Her resiliency is what got her here."
Meanwhile, at Point Psi, located 0.70 light years away, Tomoyo Sakagami kept hope alive for CLANNAD with a 1750-1481 victory.
"The battle with Kyou Fujibayashi will be about bragging right as to who is the best from my school, Hikarizaka High, and all of Setagaya ward," Sakagami said. "I want to put on a strong performance against who I feel is my strongest rival historically. In most circumstances, I have had the upper hand, but I do not want to underestimate her this time around."
Fujibayashi and Sakagami will clash at the North Magnetic Pole Arena on October 19. Harlaown and Nagato will duke it out at the South Magnetic Pole Stadium that same day.
In the classification matches, Horo stunned Nanoha Takamachi 1625-1521 at Point Nu while Suiseiseki easily clobbered Shinku 1731-1010 at Point Omicron.
A special match pitting Riza Hawkeye against the Golden Endless Witch of Rokkenjima known as Beatrice took place in Madrid. Beatrice won a thriller in the Spanish capital, 1350-1334.
"It's always nice to show what I can do," Beatrice said, with her signature pipe and butterflies surrounding her. "And I have a large arsenal to choose from." She was referring to the numerous furniture at her disposal.
The relegation rounds continued, too. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning to the tournament via 2chan Anime Saimoe, defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1753-1219 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio took out Evangeline McDowell 1628-1298 in New york City, Mai Kawasumi bulldozed Vita 1705-1283 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka whipped past Nayuki Minase 1747-1320 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya and Sayuri Kurata battled to a 1341-1341 draw in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1473-1308 in London and Hayate Yagami defeated Chii 1552-1432 in Sydney.
October 16, 2009
Fate Testarossa Harlaown continues to defend her Tiara as if her life depended on it. She defeated Taiga Aisaka 1662-1600 in Round 3 of the Loser's Bracket at Point Omega, located 0.35 light years away from Sirius (also known as The Big Dog).
"Yuki Nagato is someone I know well," Harlaown said after her contest. "She will be intent to earn some payback for the defeat I dealt her in the final. This time I will have to be careful. She isn't an easy opponent to take down. Her resiliency is what got her here."
Meanwhile, at Point Psi, located 0.70 light years away, Tomoyo Sakagami kept hope alive for CLANNAD with a 1750-1481 victory.
"The battle with Kyou Fujibayashi will be about bragging right as to who is the best from my school, Hikarizaka High, and all of Setagaya ward," Sakagami said. "I want to put on a strong performance against who I feel is my strongest rival historically. In most circumstances, I have had the upper hand, but I do not want to underestimate her this time around."
Fujibayashi and Sakagami will clash at the North Magnetic Pole Arena on October 19. Harlaown and Nagato will duke it out at the South Magnetic Pole Stadium that same day.
In the classification matches, Horo stunned Nanoha Takamachi 1625-1521 at Point Nu while Suiseiseki easily clobbered Shinku 1731-1010 at Point Omicron.
A special match pitting Riza Hawkeye against the Golden Endless Witch of Rokkenjima known as Beatrice took place in Madrid. Beatrice won a thriller in the Spanish capital, 1350-1334.
"It's always nice to show what I can do," Beatrice said, with her signature pipe and butterflies surrounding her. "And I have a large arsenal to choose from." She was referring to the numerous furniture at her disposal.
The relegation rounds continued, too. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning to the tournament via 2chan Anime Saimoe, defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1753-1219 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio took out Evangeline McDowell 1628-1298 in New york City, Mai Kawasumi bulldozed Vita 1705-1283 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka whipped past Nayuki Minase 1747-1320 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya and Sayuri Kurata battled to a 1341-1341 draw in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1473-1308 in London and Hayate Yagami defeated Chii 1552-1432 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 3, 13th-16th classification, Special Exhibition and ISML Relegation, Day 6
ISML Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 3
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Sakagami Tomoyo]
ARENA 02: Fate Testarossa [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 13th-16th Classification
ARENA 03: Holo [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: [Suiseiseki] Shinku
ISML Relegation, Day 6
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 06: Kamio Misuzu [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Vita
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 11: Chii [Yagami Hayate]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Riza Hawkeye [Beatrice]
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Sakagami Tomoyo]
ARENA 02: Fate Testarossa [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 13th-16th Classification
ARENA 03: Holo [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: [Suiseiseki] Shinku
ISML Relegation, Day 6
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 06: Kamio Misuzu [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Vita
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 11: Chii [Yagami Hayate]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Riza Hawkeye [Beatrice]
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Taiga through to the final
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Taiga through to the final
October 14, 2009
Taiga Aisaka is one victory away from securing the East Asian Double. She defeated Nodoka Haramura 1077-998 in the 2009 2cdhan Anime Saimoe Tournament Semi-finals.
Aisaka will face either Mihoko Fukuji or Yui Hirasawa in the final. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue has predicted that it will be a Taiga-Yui final, since Hirasawa is tabbed to win this match easily.
Aisaka, however, disagrees.
"Obviously, you never want to underestimate your opponent," said Aisaka, preparing for her battle with defending International Saimoe League champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown at Point Omega. "Fukuji will represent the only hope remaining for Saki, and voters should not be surprised if she makes a push late in this match."
When asked about who she would rather face, it was not a difficult decision.
"I want Yui," she replied. "I need to earn my payback for what she did to my good friend Minori, among starters. Plus, I want a challenge. Yui provides that. I look forward to it."
The final is scheduled for October 17.
October 14, 2009
Taiga Aisaka is one victory away from securing the East Asian Double. She defeated Nodoka Haramura 1077-998 in the 2009 2cdhan Anime Saimoe Tournament Semi-finals.
Aisaka will face either Mihoko Fukuji or Yui Hirasawa in the final. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue has predicted that it will be a Taiga-Yui final, since Hirasawa is tabbed to win this match easily.
Aisaka, however, disagrees.
"Obviously, you never want to underestimate your opponent," said Aisaka, preparing for her battle with defending International Saimoe League champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown at Point Omega. "Fukuji will represent the only hope remaining for Saki, and voters should not be surprised if she makes a push late in this match."
When asked about who she would rather face, it was not a difficult decision.
"I want Yui," she replied. "I need to earn my payback for what she did to my good friend Minori, among starters. Plus, I want a challenge. Yui provides that. I look forward to it."
The final is scheduled for October 17.
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