ARENA 01: [Holo] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 02: [Vita] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 03: Minase Nayuki [Furude Rika]
ARENA 04: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Sawatari Makoto
ARENA 05: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 06: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Alice Carroll
ARENA 07: Furude Hanyū [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 08: Suigintou [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 09: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 10: [Misaka Shiori] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 11: [Tōsaka Rin] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 12: Louise Vallière [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 13: Ibuki Fūko [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 14: Mizunashi Akari [C.C.]
ARENA 15: Kurata Sayuri [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 16: Aisaka Taiga [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 17: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 18: Kirisame Marisa [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 19: Nagi [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 20: Konjiki no Yami [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 21: Kawazoe Tamaki [Chii]
ARENA 22: [Fate Testarossa] Kawasumi Mai
ARENA 23: Evangeline McDowell [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 24: Hakurei Reimu [Sunohara Mei]
ARENA 25: [Kawashima Ami] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 26: Katagiri Yūhi [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 27: [Shana] Maria
ARENA 28: [Takamachi Nanoha] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 29: Patchouli Knowledge [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 30: Kushieda Minori [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 31: Izumi Konata [Saber]
ARENA 32: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Shinku]
ISML 2009: Emerald 10 - A sneak peak of the 2010 season? By Bongaboi July 18, 2009 While Remilia Scarlet scored a 1820-1404 victory over Akari Mizun
ISML 2009: Emerald 10 - A sneak peak of the 2010 season?
July 18, 2009
While Remilia Scarlet scored a 1820-1404 victory over Akari Mizunashi in Tokyo, Emerald Match Day 10 was a day in which possible ISML participants for the 2010 season were given their opportunity to impress.
Yuuko Amamiya of ef - a tale of memories defeated Da Capo's Kotori Shirakawa in Mexico City 1535-1070. Haruka Nogizaka, the franchise character of Haruka Nogizaka's Secret, defeated Akasaka's Minato Nagase 1517-1196 in Mumbai. In a battle of Macross Frontier partners, Ranka Lee crushed Sheryl Nome 1593-744. Yomi Isayama of Ga-Rei Zero trounced Tsugumi Aoba of Kannagi 1541-1077 in New York.
Chiaki MInami of Minami-ke, who missed the cut for this season, boosted her chances for a 2010 shot with a 1590-823 trouncing of Hidamari Sketch's Yuno in Shanghai. Kagura of Gintama argued her case with a 1606-894 beatdown of Neliel Tu Oderschvank in Lagos.
The people still love Matsuri Shihou. Thanks to their support, the Sola star took down Chaos;HEAd's Rimi Sakihata 1414-1104 in Los Angeles. A familiar face to Gundam fans, Lacus Clyne of SEED fame defeated Yakumo Tsukamoto of School Rumble 1493-1285 in Buenos Aires. And can we be seeing Asuka Langley Soryu playing her trade next season? Now known as Asuka Langley Shikinami, the free-spirited, competitive personality of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise crushed Sailor Moon's Rei Hino (also known as Sailor Mars) 2088-619 in Seoul.
In a battle of endowed demons, Lala Satalin Deviluke boosted her chances with a 1592-1052 victory over Rosario+Vampire's Moka Akashiya in Karachi. In a match harkening to the first season of the ISML, Tsuruya earned a thrilling 1541-1524 victory over CLANNAD's Ryou Fujibayashi in Dhaka.
One thing should be for certain: there will be someone from K-ON! represented next season. So far, none of the major characters have been eliminated early in Japan and Korea. Bass player Mio Akiyama, regarded as the character with the greatest chances of progressing in any tournament for SaKura High's light music club of now-international renown; guitarist Azusa Nakano, exploited for her catgirl tendencies and tan; and the Hirasawa sisters-Yui, the bubbly, but quick-learning lead guitarist for the band, and her more proper and dignified younger sister Ui-were invited.
In Manila, Akiyama took down Nakano 1881-1151, while Yui easily got the upper hand over Ui 2019-886 in Cairo.
Saki is another show that you can bet will have someone represented next season. In a battle of rivals, widely-touted and widely-endowed Nodoka Haramura bested the flagship character of the show, Saki Miyanaga by the schore of 1284-818 in Jakarta. Also competing from Saki were both Koromo Amae and the taco-munching risk taker Yuki Kataoka. Kataoka won a close 1075-1001 contest in Paris.
In the closest match of the day, Riannon of Tears to Tiara defeated Alisia Melchiott 1036-1028 in Moscow. You can bet on these two making a run to be here next season.
Strike Witches has not been given much love on the other side of the Pacific, but four members of the 501st were invited to compete. In a battle of two Witches that have been celebrated as one of the strongest-if not the strongest-yuri pair, Sanya V. Litvyak defeated Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen 1415-871 in Lonmdon. Francesca Lucchini, the trouble-making, fang-flashing warrant officer of note, was no match for the franchise: Yoshika Miyafuji. She prevailed, 1038-846, in Lima.
Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo is another series you should look out for. Two of its flasgship characters competed today: Akiha Shishido and Itsuki Kannagi. Shishido prevailed in Tehran 1012-886. Alice of Pandora Hearts and Regios's Felli Loss could be potentials to enter next year's edition. Alice got the edge here, winning 1333-1215 in Bangkok.
Queen's Blade also makes a bid to be in next year's tournament. Nanael defeated Tomoe easily, 1203-624 in Bogota.
Winry Rockbell of Full Metal Alchemist had three words to say after her 1781-538 blasting of Allison Whittington of Allison and Lillia in Santiago: "I WANT IN!!!"
Also competing today were a number of famous male personalities. Lelouch Lamperouge was too good for Kyon in a 1883-1280 domination in Kinshasa. In a match of franchise guys, Mariya Shidou of Maria Holic scored an impressive 1453-1372 victory over Hayate Ayasaki of Hayate the Combat Butler!! in Toronto.
Ciel Phantomhive may have finished second to the Black Butler himself, Mr. Sebastian Michaels, but does that mean he would be considered to take care of business if there was a male division of the ISML? The 1270-1426 defeat to Makoto of Minami-ke suggests that it may not be time to seriously consider him right now. But the potential is still there, as the man who calls himself "One Hell Of A Butler" was managing the household while the master of the Phantomhive estate was conducting his match in Algiers.
Hey, if the CLANNAD girls can get the job done, why not Tomoya Okazaki? Sure he can. He knocked dow Ouran High Host Club's very own Tamaki Suou 1682-875 in Milan.
Nagahiko Fujisaki over Shigo Chara pounced on Kaname Kuroi of Vampire Knight, 1311-1133 in Madrid. Death Note's Light "Kira" Yagami prevailed over Jun Watarase 1625-1248 in Syndey. However, rumors that Yagami wrote Watarase's name in his book to deal him a swift defeat have yet to be confirmed.
Everyone's favorite Full Metal Alchemist, the world-famous Edward Elric, routed Kyouya Hibari of Reborn! by the score of 1702-1193 in Santo Domingo. And in an old-school showdown in Katowice, Inuyasha, the franchise character of the show with the same name, took out Yu Yu Hakusho's Kurama 1288-938.
After their match, Scarlet and Mizunashi were interviewed on the prospects of an International Saimoe League men's division.
"I think it would be great," Scarlet said, sipping tea (or was it blood? Hmmm). "See, we love guys that look cute. And having a men's division in the ISML will prove that there are androgynous personalities worth voting for. I support it."
"I don't know," said Mizunashi with a heavy blush. "To have guys fighting each other for a crown is a bit of a stretch for me to visualize. But I think it could be a great idea; we just have to see if it does get implemented."
The next phase in the 2009 regular season, the Ruby stage, gets underway on Monday.
July 18, 2009
While Remilia Scarlet scored a 1820-1404 victory over Akari Mizunashi in Tokyo, Emerald Match Day 10 was a day in which possible ISML participants for the 2010 season were given their opportunity to impress.
Yuuko Amamiya of ef - a tale of memories defeated Da Capo's Kotori Shirakawa in Mexico City 1535-1070. Haruka Nogizaka, the franchise character of Haruka Nogizaka's Secret, defeated Akasaka's Minato Nagase 1517-1196 in Mumbai. In a battle of Macross Frontier partners, Ranka Lee crushed Sheryl Nome 1593-744. Yomi Isayama of Ga-Rei Zero trounced Tsugumi Aoba of Kannagi 1541-1077 in New York.
Chiaki MInami of Minami-ke, who missed the cut for this season, boosted her chances for a 2010 shot with a 1590-823 trouncing of Hidamari Sketch's Yuno in Shanghai. Kagura of Gintama argued her case with a 1606-894 beatdown of Neliel Tu Oderschvank in Lagos.
The people still love Matsuri Shihou. Thanks to their support, the Sola star took down Chaos;HEAd's Rimi Sakihata 1414-1104 in Los Angeles. A familiar face to Gundam fans, Lacus Clyne of SEED fame defeated Yakumo Tsukamoto of School Rumble 1493-1285 in Buenos Aires. And can we be seeing Asuka Langley Soryu playing her trade next season? Now known as Asuka Langley Shikinami, the free-spirited, competitive personality of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise crushed Sailor Moon's Rei Hino (also known as Sailor Mars) 2088-619 in Seoul.
In a battle of endowed demons, Lala Satalin Deviluke boosted her chances with a 1592-1052 victory over Rosario+Vampire's Moka Akashiya in Karachi. In a match harkening to the first season of the ISML, Tsuruya earned a thrilling 1541-1524 victory over CLANNAD's Ryou Fujibayashi in Dhaka.
One thing should be for certain: there will be someone from K-ON! represented next season. So far, none of the major characters have been eliminated early in Japan and Korea. Bass player Mio Akiyama, regarded as the character with the greatest chances of progressing in any tournament for SaKura High's light music club of now-international renown; guitarist Azusa Nakano, exploited for her catgirl tendencies and tan; and the Hirasawa sisters-Yui, the bubbly, but quick-learning lead guitarist for the band, and her more proper and dignified younger sister Ui-were invited.
In Manila, Akiyama took down Nakano 1881-1151, while Yui easily got the upper hand over Ui 2019-886 in Cairo.
Saki is another show that you can bet will have someone represented next season. In a battle of rivals, widely-touted and widely-endowed Nodoka Haramura bested the flagship character of the show, Saki Miyanaga by the schore of 1284-818 in Jakarta. Also competing from Saki were both Koromo Amae and the taco-munching risk taker Yuki Kataoka. Kataoka won a close 1075-1001 contest in Paris.
In the closest match of the day, Riannon of Tears to Tiara defeated Alisia Melchiott 1036-1028 in Moscow. You can bet on these two making a run to be here next season.
Strike Witches has not been given much love on the other side of the Pacific, but four members of the 501st were invited to compete. In a battle of two Witches that have been celebrated as one of the strongest-if not the strongest-yuri pair, Sanya V. Litvyak defeated Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen 1415-871 in Lonmdon. Francesca Lucchini, the trouble-making, fang-flashing warrant officer of note, was no match for the franchise: Yoshika Miyafuji. She prevailed, 1038-846, in Lima.
Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo is another series you should look out for. Two of its flasgship characters competed today: Akiha Shishido and Itsuki Kannagi. Shishido prevailed in Tehran 1012-886. Alice of Pandora Hearts and Regios's Felli Loss could be potentials to enter next year's edition. Alice got the edge here, winning 1333-1215 in Bangkok.
Queen's Blade also makes a bid to be in next year's tournament. Nanael defeated Tomoe easily, 1203-624 in Bogota.
Winry Rockbell of Full Metal Alchemist had three words to say after her 1781-538 blasting of Allison Whittington of Allison and Lillia in Santiago: "I WANT IN!!!"
Also competing today were a number of famous male personalities. Lelouch Lamperouge was too good for Kyon in a 1883-1280 domination in Kinshasa. In a match of franchise guys, Mariya Shidou of Maria Holic scored an impressive 1453-1372 victory over Hayate Ayasaki of Hayate the Combat Butler!! in Toronto.
Ciel Phantomhive may have finished second to the Black Butler himself, Mr. Sebastian Michaels, but does that mean he would be considered to take care of business if there was a male division of the ISML? The 1270-1426 defeat to Makoto of Minami-ke suggests that it may not be time to seriously consider him right now. But the potential is still there, as the man who calls himself "One Hell Of A Butler" was managing the household while the master of the Phantomhive estate was conducting his match in Algiers.
Hey, if the CLANNAD girls can get the job done, why not Tomoya Okazaki? Sure he can. He knocked dow Ouran High Host Club's very own Tamaki Suou 1682-875 in Milan.
Nagahiko Fujisaki over Shigo Chara pounced on Kaname Kuroi of Vampire Knight, 1311-1133 in Madrid. Death Note's Light "Kira" Yagami prevailed over Jun Watarase 1625-1248 in Syndey. However, rumors that Yagami wrote Watarase's name in his book to deal him a swift defeat have yet to be confirmed.
Everyone's favorite Full Metal Alchemist, the world-famous Edward Elric, routed Kyouya Hibari of Reborn! by the score of 1702-1193 in Santo Domingo. And in an old-school showdown in Katowice, Inuyasha, the franchise character of the show with the same name, took out Yu Yu Hakusho's Kurama 1288-938.
After their match, Scarlet and Mizunashi were interviewed on the prospects of an International Saimoe League men's division.
"I think it would be great," Scarlet said, sipping tea (or was it blood? Hmmm). "See, we love guys that look cute. And having a men's division in the ISML will prove that there are androgynous personalities worth voting for. I support it."
"I don't know," said Mizunashi with a heavy blush. "To have guys fighting each other for a crown is a bit of a stretch for me to visualize. But I think it could be a great idea; we just have to see if it does get implemented."
The next phase in the 2009 regular season, the Ruby stage, gets underway on Monday.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 10
ARENA 01: [Mizunashi Akari] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 02: [Shirakawa Kotori] Amamiya Yūko
ARENA 03: Nogizaka Haruka [Nagase Minato]
ARENA 04: [Ranka Lee] Sheryl Nome
ARENA 05: [Isayama Yomi] Aoba Tsugumi
ARENA 06: Yuno [Minami Chiaki]
ARENA 07: [Kagura] Neliel Tu Oderschvank
ARENA 08: [Sakihata Rimi] Shihō Matsuri
ARENA 09: Tsukamoto Yakumo [Lacus Clyne]
ARENA 10: Hino Rei [Sōryū Asuka Langley]
ARENA 11: [Lala Satalin Deviluke] Akashiya Moka
ARENA 12: [Fujibayashi Ryō] Tsuruya
ARENA 13: [Akiyama Mio] Nakano Azusa
ARENA 14: [Hirasawa Yui] Hirasawa Ui
ARENA 15: Miyanaga Saki [Haramura Nodoka]
ARENA 16: [Kataoka Yūki] Amae Koromo
ARENA 17: [Okazaki Ushio] Kyon no Imōto
ARENA 18: Alicia Melchiott [Riannon]
ARENA 19: [Sanya V. Litvyak] Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen
ARENA 20: Miyafuji Yoshika [Francesca Lucchini]
ARENA 21: [Shishidō Akiha] Kannagi Itsuki
ARENA 22: Alice [Felli Loss]
ARENA 23: Tomoe [Nanael]
ARENA 24: [Winry Rockbell] Allison Whittington
ARENA 25: Kyon [Lelouch Lamperouge]
ARENA 26: [Ayasaki Hayate] Shidō Mariya
ARENA 27: [Ciel Phantomhive] Makoto "Mako-chan"
ARENA 28: Suō Tamaki [Okazaki Tomoya]
ARENA 29: Kuran Kaname [Fujisaki Nagihiko]
ARENA 30: Yagami Light [Watarase Jun]
ARENA 31: Hibari Kyōya [Edward Elric]
ARENA 32: [Inuyasha] Kurama
ARENA 02: [Shirakawa Kotori] Amamiya Yūko
ARENA 03: Nogizaka Haruka [Nagase Minato]
ARENA 04: [Ranka Lee] Sheryl Nome
ARENA 05: [Isayama Yomi] Aoba Tsugumi
ARENA 06: Yuno [Minami Chiaki]
ARENA 07: [Kagura] Neliel Tu Oderschvank
ARENA 08: [Sakihata Rimi] Shihō Matsuri
ARENA 09: Tsukamoto Yakumo [Lacus Clyne]
ARENA 10: Hino Rei [Sōryū Asuka Langley]
ARENA 11: [Lala Satalin Deviluke] Akashiya Moka
ARENA 12: [Fujibayashi Ryō] Tsuruya
ARENA 13: [Akiyama Mio] Nakano Azusa
ARENA 14: [Hirasawa Yui] Hirasawa Ui
ARENA 15: Miyanaga Saki [Haramura Nodoka]
ARENA 16: [Kataoka Yūki] Amae Koromo
ARENA 17: [Okazaki Ushio] Kyon no Imōto
ARENA 18: Alicia Melchiott [Riannon]
ARENA 19: [Sanya V. Litvyak] Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen
ARENA 20: Miyafuji Yoshika [Francesca Lucchini]
ARENA 21: [Shishidō Akiha] Kannagi Itsuki
ARENA 22: Alice [Felli Loss]
ARENA 23: Tomoe [Nanael]
ARENA 24: [Winry Rockbell] Allison Whittington
ARENA 25: Kyon [Lelouch Lamperouge]
ARENA 26: [Ayasaki Hayate] Shidō Mariya
ARENA 27: [Ciel Phantomhive] Makoto "Mako-chan"
ARENA 28: Suō Tamaki [Okazaki Tomoya]
ARENA 29: Kuran Kaname [Fujisaki Nagihiko]
ARENA 30: Yagami Light [Watarase Jun]
ARENA 31: Hibari Kyōya [Edward Elric]
ARENA 32: [Inuyasha] Kurama
ISML 2009: Shana takes the lead heading into Ruby...
After five necklace phases in the ISML 2009 Regular Season...this is our top 16.
Anime Expo 2009, Day 4
Oh man, we are about to wrap up this baby up. So, let's review.
Doujins? Check.
Visual books? Check.
Dakimakura? Check.
AX Merchandise? Check.
Autographed shikishi board? Check.
UFO plushie? Check.
Xeno? Check.
K-ON! photos? Check.
All photo camaras exhausted? Check.
Caramelldansen chain? Check.
(wait a fucking minute, that was there?)
So, it's time for me to list the auction items, the starting and final selling prices. I joined in the shouting, too to up the bidding price.
Let's start with the Art Auction. Our auction guy, Paul (who is also one of our staffers), chipped in by donating his bowler hat, vest and tie to the cause.
The proceeds from this racket would be funneled to Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Item 18: Shot glass - Triforce
Start: $25. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 3: Chibi Setsuna
Start: $21. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 4: FMA Chibis
Start: #16. Sold: $22.
Item 183: When TIme Sleeps...
Start: $28. Sold: $45.
Item 191: Integral
Start: $41. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 241: Samus Aran
Start: $75. Sold: $75.
Item 10: Munculus Wineglass
Start: $20. Sold: $60.
Item 177: Pink Punk'd Grunge
Start: $136. Sold: $180.
Item 190: Canary by James Henderson
Start: $51. Sold: $80.
Item 47: Sheryl & Ranka
Start: $38. Sold: $50.
Item 12: Hetalia Mug
Start: $40. Sold $42.
Item 193: Sephiroth by James Henderson
Start: $36. Sold: $55.
Item 1: PS3 Girl
Start: $65. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 192: Houman by James Henderson
Start: $110. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 205: 4 Beauties
Start: $25. Sold: $200.
Now we head to the big auction: the SPJA Charity Auction. The shikishi boards and AX-Exclusive posters that were autographed were the big ones of the day.
Item 2301: Black Gungrave T-shirt, size XL, signed by Nightow.
Start: $20. Sold: $60.
Item 706: Gundam OO poster signed by Yun Kouga, Takeshi Kuroda and Seiji Mizushima.
Start: $25. Sold: $35.
Item 102: Atsushi Nishigane Gurren Lagann signed artwork, 2 file folders.
Start: $30. Sold: S130.
Item 2403: Trigun signed posted of Vash the Stampede by Nightow.
Start: $20. Sold: $100.
Item 501: Funimation, Basilisk Limited Edition, Signed by entire English cast.
Start: $40. Sold: $70.
Item 201: Morning Musume CD, Platinum 9, Signed by entire group.
Start: $100. Sold: $200.
Item 2703: Moi dix mois tote bag. Signed by band: Kaguya, Kei and Mana.
Start: $40. Sold: $75.
Item 1104: Kari Wahlgren, Helsing Ultimate, autographed Rip van Winkle postcard.
"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor."
Start: $20. Sold: $40.
Item 802: Blayzblue, XBOX 360, signed by Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshinaka Mori.
Start: $60. Sold: $100.
Item 503: Funimation, Grappler Baka, Round 8, Signed by English Cast, DVD.
Start: $1. Sold: $30.
Item 705: Gundam OO poster, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $20. Sold: $50.
Item 301: Patricia Lee, Power Rangers
Start: $9. Sold: $25.
Item 2501: Anime Expo 2009 poster signed by all the Guests of Honor.
Start: $60. Sold: $500.
Item 1105: Kari Wahlgren, autographed photo.
Start: $30. Sold: $60.
Item 602: Takeshi Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai wall scroll.
Start: $30. Sold: $75.
Item 506: Funimation, Signed yellow Peach Girl tote bag. Signed by English cast of Peach Girl.
Start: $20. Sold: $35.
Item 507: Signed Negima! poster by the English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $100.
Item 2101: Moi dix Mois shikishi board, signed by band.
Start: $5. Sold: $125.
Item 2404: Poster, Geneon, Trigun's Nicholas Wolfwood. Signed by Nightow.
Start: $30. Sold: $65.
Item 512: Funimation, Shin-chan postcard signed by entire English cast.
Start: $10. Sold: $50.
Item 1602: Robot Chicken T-Shirt, size XL, signed by entire caqst and Seth Green. Worn by Green.
Start: $40. Sold: $500.
Item 2602: Bandai, Gundam OO box set signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizushima.
Start: $50. Sold: $130.
Item 509: Funimation, Shuffle, signed by English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $70.
Item 804: Blayzblue for PS2, limited edition with DVD and OST. signed by Ishiwatari and Mori.
Start: $75. Sold: $200.
Item 1302: Shikishi of Gundam OO by Kuroda.
Start: $200. Sold: $350.
Item 511: Funimation, Witch Blade DVD signed by Jamie Murachi.
Start: $20. Sold: $70.
Item 2702: Moi dix Mois 2005 European Tour DVD, signed by the band.
Start: $125. Sold: $200.
Special Item 1: Autographed bowler hat by Paul the Auction Guy.
Start: $20. Sold: $77. I wasn't able to get the sold pride for the tie and vest though, sorry.
Item 201: Morning Musume Platinum-9 Disc, signed by the group.
Start: $150. Sold: $230.
Item 1101: Kari Wahlgren-sgned Final Fantasy Tactic War.
Start: $25. Sold: $95.
Item 1102: Blood+ Vol. 1, signed by Kari Wahlgren.
Start: $50. Sold: $70.
Item 604: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai DVD set, Season 1.
Start: $40. Sold: $80.
Item 607: Okazaki-signed print.
Start: $25. Sold: $75.
Item 701a: Print, Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $45. Sold: $90.
Item 1103: Kari Wahlgren-signed Hellsing Ultimate Rip van Winkle postcard.
"My bullet punishes out without distinction."
Start: $20. Sold: $40.
Item 505: Mushi-Shi, Volume 4. Signed by English cast.
Start: $35. Sold: $40.
Item 508: Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $90.
Item 504: Kodocha, Volume 7. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $70.
Item 1801: Shikishi by Imashi: Yoko Ritona from Gurren Lagann.
Start: $70. Sold: $550.
Item 401: Guilty Gear Gear XX Love Plus, PS2, signed by More and Ishiwatari.
Start: $50. Sold: $275.
Item 502: xxxHolic Volume 1. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $20. Sold: $175.
Item 2901: Signed Itagawa and Ayashi poster,
Start: $50. Sold: $300.
Item 2502: Anime Expo 2009 poster signed by all the Guests of Honor.
Start: $50. Sold: $2,000.
Item 801: Blayzblue, signed by Mori and Ishiwatari.
Start: $50. Sold: $600.
Item 704: Hallelujah poster, Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $70.
Item 703: Dalady twins, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $80.
Item 2402: Geneon, Trigun poster signed by Nightow, Nishimori, Kitayama and Jingui.
Start: $50. Sold: $200.
Item 101: 3 items, an artbook and file folders, signed by Nishigori.
Start: $75. Sold: $200.
Item 702: Poster of Setsuna from Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $75. Sold: $130.
Item 2801: Morning Musume poster. Signed by the group.
Start: $75. Sold: $1,700.
Item 2601: Gundam OO DVD Special Box Set.
Start: $50. Sold: $250.
Item 2406: Nicholad Wolfwood poster signed by Nightow.
Start: $60. Sold: $140.
Item 601: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai poster.
Start: $35. Sold: $100.
Item 603: Afro Samurai the Movie DVD signed by Okazaki.
Start: $50. Sold: $75.
Item 1702: Color sketch of Gundam Virtue by Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $600.
Item 2401: Trigun poster signed by Nightow, Nishimura, Kitayama and Jingui.
Start: $50. Sold: $150.
Item 1701b: Gundam OO poster with sketch. Signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $300.
Item 510: Funimation: Shuffle poster, signed by the English cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $200.
Item 202: Morning Musume Platinum 9-Disc, signed by the group.
Start: $200. Sold: $500.
Item 1601: Robot Chicken T-shirt, siZe XL, signed by the cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $500.
Item 803: Blayzblue for XBOX 360, Limited Edition.
Start: $150. Sold: $275.
Item 2405: Nicholas Wolfwood poster, signed by Nightow.
Start: $50. Sold: $125.
Item 605: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai Resurrection DVD.
Start: $50. Sold: $80.
Item 2701: Moi dix Mois posted, signed by the band.
Start: $50. Sold: $160.
Item 1401: Kokoro Library, signed by Kuroda.
Start: $500. Sold: $700.
Item 2102: Moi dix Mois signed shikishi board.
Start: $50. Sold: $100.
Item 1901: Yo Yoshinori B&W Sketch, Gurren Lagann.
Start: $100. Sold: $600.
Item 2001: Shikishi, signed by Sushio, Nia Teppelin, Gurren Lagann.
Start: $100. Sold: $700.
Item 2201: Shikishi, signed by Nightow, Gungrave.
Start: $100. Sold: $550.
Item 1301: Shikishi, signed by Kuroda, Gundam OO, Gundam Exia.
Start: $700. Sold: $3,500.
***Highest-sold item at the auction***
Item 1501: Shikishi, color sketch, Setsuna from Gundam OO.,
Start: $100. Sold: $1,500.
Item 1902: Yo Yoshinori-signed front shot of Gurren Lagann.
Start: $500. Sold: $800.
Item 2203: Shikishi, B/W sketch of Nicholas Wolfwood, signed by Nightow.
Start: $300. Sold: $3,000
***2nd Highest-Sold item at the auction***
Item 2202: Shikishi, B/W sketch of Vash the Stampede, signed by Nightow.
Start: $2,000. Sold: $2,000.
Item 2002: Shikishi, signed by Sushio, Yoko Ritona from Gurren Lagann.
Start: $2,002. Sold: $2,200.
Item 1502: Shikishi, signed by Yun Kouga, Souless color sketch, Ritsuko Aya.
Start: $400. Sold: $1,800.
Item 6006: Shikishi, signed by Okazaki, illustration of Afro Samurai.
Start: $100. Sold: $260.
Item 1202: Shikishi, signed by Mizunashi, Gundam Exia color illustration.
Start: $100. Sold: $2,500
***3rd Highest-Sold item at the auction***
Doujins? Check.
Visual books? Check.
Dakimakura? Check.
AX Merchandise? Check.
Autographed shikishi board? Check.
UFO plushie? Check.
Xeno? Check.
K-ON! photos? Check.
All photo camaras exhausted? Check.
Caramelldansen chain? Check.
(wait a fucking minute, that was there?)
So, it's time for me to list the auction items, the starting and final selling prices. I joined in the shouting, too to up the bidding price.
Let's start with the Art Auction. Our auction guy, Paul (who is also one of our staffers), chipped in by donating his bowler hat, vest and tie to the cause.
The proceeds from this racket would be funneled to Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Item 18: Shot glass - Triforce
Start: $25. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 3: Chibi Setsuna
Start: $21. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 4: FMA Chibis
Start: #16. Sold: $22.
Item 183: When TIme Sleeps...
Start: $28. Sold: $45.
Item 191: Integral
Start: $41. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 241: Samus Aran
Start: $75. Sold: $75.
Item 10: Munculus Wineglass
Start: $20. Sold: $60.
Item 177: Pink Punk'd Grunge
Start: $136. Sold: $180.
Item 190: Canary by James Henderson
Start: $51. Sold: $80.
Item 47: Sheryl & Ranka
Start: $38. Sold: $50.
Item 12: Hetalia Mug
Start: $40. Sold $42.
Item 193: Sephiroth by James Henderson
Start: $36. Sold: $55.
Item 1: PS3 Girl
Start: $65. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 192: Houman by James Henderson
Start: $110. Sold to bid sheet.
Item 205: 4 Beauties
Start: $25. Sold: $200.
Now we head to the big auction: the SPJA Charity Auction. The shikishi boards and AX-Exclusive posters that were autographed were the big ones of the day.
Item 2301: Black Gungrave T-shirt, size XL, signed by Nightow.
Start: $20. Sold: $60.
Item 706: Gundam OO poster signed by Yun Kouga, Takeshi Kuroda and Seiji Mizushima.
Start: $25. Sold: $35.
Item 102: Atsushi Nishigane Gurren Lagann signed artwork, 2 file folders.
Start: $30. Sold: S130.
Item 2403: Trigun signed posted of Vash the Stampede by Nightow.
Start: $20. Sold: $100.
Item 501: Funimation, Basilisk Limited Edition, Signed by entire English cast.
Start: $40. Sold: $70.
Item 201: Morning Musume CD, Platinum 9, Signed by entire group.
Start: $100. Sold: $200.
Item 2703: Moi dix mois tote bag. Signed by band: Kaguya, Kei and Mana.
Start: $40. Sold: $75.
Item 1104: Kari Wahlgren, Helsing Ultimate, autographed Rip van Winkle postcard.
"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor."
Start: $20. Sold: $40.
Item 802: Blayzblue, XBOX 360, signed by Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshinaka Mori.
Start: $60. Sold: $100.
Item 503: Funimation, Grappler Baka, Round 8, Signed by English Cast, DVD.
Start: $1. Sold: $30.
Item 705: Gundam OO poster, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $20. Sold: $50.
Item 301: Patricia Lee, Power Rangers
Start: $9. Sold: $25.
Item 2501: Anime Expo 2009 poster signed by all the Guests of Honor.
Start: $60. Sold: $500.
Item 1105: Kari Wahlgren, autographed photo.
Start: $30. Sold: $60.
Item 602: Takeshi Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai wall scroll.
Start: $30. Sold: $75.
Item 506: Funimation, Signed yellow Peach Girl tote bag. Signed by English cast of Peach Girl.
Start: $20. Sold: $35.
Item 507: Signed Negima! poster by the English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $100.
Item 2101: Moi dix Mois shikishi board, signed by band.
Start: $5. Sold: $125.
Item 2404: Poster, Geneon, Trigun's Nicholas Wolfwood. Signed by Nightow.
Start: $30. Sold: $65.
Item 512: Funimation, Shin-chan postcard signed by entire English cast.
Start: $10. Sold: $50.
Item 1602: Robot Chicken T-Shirt, size XL, signed by entire caqst and Seth Green. Worn by Green.
Start: $40. Sold: $500.
Item 2602: Bandai, Gundam OO box set signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizushima.
Start: $50. Sold: $130.
Item 509: Funimation, Shuffle, signed by English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $70.
Item 804: Blayzblue for PS2, limited edition with DVD and OST. signed by Ishiwatari and Mori.
Start: $75. Sold: $200.
Item 1302: Shikishi of Gundam OO by Kuroda.
Start: $200. Sold: $350.
Item 511: Funimation, Witch Blade DVD signed by Jamie Murachi.
Start: $20. Sold: $70.
Item 2702: Moi dix Mois 2005 European Tour DVD, signed by the band.
Start: $125. Sold: $200.
Special Item 1: Autographed bowler hat by Paul the Auction Guy.
Start: $20. Sold: $77. I wasn't able to get the sold pride for the tie and vest though, sorry.
Item 201: Morning Musume Platinum-9 Disc, signed by the group.
Start: $150. Sold: $230.
Item 1101: Kari Wahlgren-sgned Final Fantasy Tactic War.
Start: $25. Sold: $95.
Item 1102: Blood+ Vol. 1, signed by Kari Wahlgren.
Start: $50. Sold: $70.
Item 604: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai DVD set, Season 1.
Start: $40. Sold: $80.
Item 607: Okazaki-signed print.
Start: $25. Sold: $75.
Item 701a: Print, Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $45. Sold: $90.
Item 1103: Kari Wahlgren-signed Hellsing Ultimate Rip van Winkle postcard.
"My bullet punishes out without distinction."
Start: $20. Sold: $40.
Item 505: Mushi-Shi, Volume 4. Signed by English cast.
Start: $35. Sold: $40.
Item 508: Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $90.
Item 504: Kodocha, Volume 7. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $25. Sold: $70.
Item 1801: Shikishi by Imashi: Yoko Ritona from Gurren Lagann.
Start: $70. Sold: $550.
Item 401: Guilty Gear Gear XX Love Plus, PS2, signed by More and Ishiwatari.
Start: $50. Sold: $275.
Item 502: xxxHolic Volume 1. Signed by the English cast.
Start: $20. Sold: $175.
Item 2901: Signed Itagawa and Ayashi poster,
Start: $50. Sold: $300.
Item 2502: Anime Expo 2009 poster signed by all the Guests of Honor.
Start: $50. Sold: $2,000.
Item 801: Blayzblue, signed by Mori and Ishiwatari.
Start: $50. Sold: $600.
Item 704: Hallelujah poster, Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $70.
Item 703: Dalady twins, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $80.
Item 2402: Geneon, Trigun poster signed by Nightow, Nishimori, Kitayama and Jingui.
Start: $50. Sold: $200.
Item 101: 3 items, an artbook and file folders, signed by Nishigori.
Start: $75. Sold: $200.
Item 702: Poster of Setsuna from Gundam OO, signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $75. Sold: $130.
Item 2801: Morning Musume poster. Signed by the group.
Start: $75. Sold: $1,700.
Item 2601: Gundam OO DVD Special Box Set.
Start: $50. Sold: $250.
Item 2406: Nicholad Wolfwood poster signed by Nightow.
Start: $60. Sold: $140.
Item 601: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai poster.
Start: $35. Sold: $100.
Item 603: Afro Samurai the Movie DVD signed by Okazaki.
Start: $50. Sold: $75.
Item 1702: Color sketch of Gundam Virtue by Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $600.
Item 2401: Trigun poster signed by Nightow, Nishimura, Kitayama and Jingui.
Start: $50. Sold: $150.
Item 1701b: Gundam OO poster with sketch. Signed by Kouga, Kuroda and Mizunashi.
Start: $50. Sold: $300.
Item 510: Funimation: Shuffle poster, signed by the English cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $200.
Item 202: Morning Musume Platinum 9-Disc, signed by the group.
Start: $200. Sold: $500.
Item 1601: Robot Chicken T-shirt, siZe XL, signed by the cast.
Start: $50. Sold: $500.
Item 803: Blayzblue for XBOX 360, Limited Edition.
Start: $150. Sold: $275.
Item 2405: Nicholas Wolfwood poster, signed by Nightow.
Start: $50. Sold: $125.
Item 605: Okazaki-signed Afro Samurai Resurrection DVD.
Start: $50. Sold: $80.
Item 2701: Moi dix Mois posted, signed by the band.
Start: $50. Sold: $160.
Item 1401: Kokoro Library, signed by Kuroda.
Start: $500. Sold: $700.
Item 2102: Moi dix Mois signed shikishi board.
Start: $50. Sold: $100.
Item 1901: Yo Yoshinori B&W Sketch, Gurren Lagann.
Start: $100. Sold: $600.
Item 2001: Shikishi, signed by Sushio, Nia Teppelin, Gurren Lagann.
Start: $100. Sold: $700.
Item 2201: Shikishi, signed by Nightow, Gungrave.
Start: $100. Sold: $550.
Item 1301: Shikishi, signed by Kuroda, Gundam OO, Gundam Exia.
Start: $700. Sold: $3,500.
***Highest-sold item at the auction***
Item 1501: Shikishi, color sketch, Setsuna from Gundam OO.,
Start: $100. Sold: $1,500.
Item 1902: Yo Yoshinori-signed front shot of Gurren Lagann.
Start: $500. Sold: $800.
Item 2203: Shikishi, B/W sketch of Nicholas Wolfwood, signed by Nightow.
Start: $300. Sold: $3,000
***2nd Highest-Sold item at the auction***
Item 2202: Shikishi, B/W sketch of Vash the Stampede, signed by Nightow.
Start: $2,000. Sold: $2,000.
Item 2002: Shikishi, signed by Sushio, Yoko Ritona from Gurren Lagann.
Start: $2,002. Sold: $2,200.
Item 1502: Shikishi, signed by Yun Kouga, Souless color sketch, Ritsuko Aya.
Start: $400. Sold: $1,800.
Item 6006: Shikishi, signed by Okazaki, illustration of Afro Samurai.
Start: $100. Sold: $260.
Item 1202: Shikishi, signed by Mizunashi, Gundam Exia color illustration.
Start: $100. Sold: $2,500
***3rd Highest-Sold item at the auction***
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki claims her first-ever necklace as Haruhi's streak ends
July 11, 2009
For the second time this season, a Rozen Maiden Alice Doll wins an International Saimoe League necklace.
Suiseiseki, the celebrated doll known for her "Desu" ending to her sentences, clinched the ISML 2009 Emerald necklace with a 1552-1433 victory over C.C. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Outside the Rogers Center, where a certain football team donning green-the Saskatchewan Roughriders-was crushing the Toronto Argonauts, she was surrounded by Suigintou (who defeated Nanoha Takamachi 1828-1301 to finish unbeaten in Mexico City), Shinku (who wrapped up her campaign with a Rozen Maiden sweep, defeating Hanyuu Furude in Bogota 1581-1335), Kanaria, Kirakishou, Hina-Ichigo, her twin sister Souseiseki, Jun and Nori Sakurada, and Tomoe Kashiwaba in a victory rally.
"Hello everyo~~~ne desu!" she said, to the roars of the crowd, many rasing banners that said, "DESU!" and "She's back DESU!" and "DESU is just the beginning DESU!" as well as flag that had the Rozen Maiden logo, Suiseiseki's face and green maple leaves.
She continued on. "Well, I got my necklace desu. What have you ever got desu ka?" she said to Shinku with a wry grin.
"Hmmmph, as long as I got a victory to finish this campaign off, I don't care," she said, drinking her cup of tea to the laughter of the crowd.
"ohhhh? I have a necklace too," said Suigintou with an evil laugh.
With a sigh, Shinku said, "Mercy me, you two are so full of it today."
"Yare yare desu. Any way desu," Suiseiseki said, turning to the crowd, "I want to thank every one of you for believe in me and us here on this stage desu. You made it happen desu. Give yourseves a big hand desu!"
"DE-SU! DE-SU! DE-SU!" chanted the crowd.
"I love you Suiseiseki!" said one fan from the top of his lungs.
"Stay away from my sister," said Souseiseki, brandishing her shears.
"Mou, come on, you know you're not competing this season desu. Lighten up desu," she said, hugging Souseiseki.
The angry scowl turned into a smile, then a wink. "I was only kidding," she said. "On behalf of all of us," she said to the crowd, "we want to thank the people here standing with us: Shinku, Suigintou, Hina, Kanaria, Kirakishou, myself, Jun, Nori and Tomoe, and of course, all of you for your continuing support."
"That's right desu," Suiseiseki added, grabbing the microphone. "We are the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls, and when you believe in us desu, we will never die desu! We love you desu! Now let's play some more in the Ruby stage desu!!!"
The crowd roared one more time as ALI PROJECT's "Seishoujo Ryouiki" and "Kinjirareta Asobi" blared through the speakers.
A few curious Saskatchewan Roughriders took photos of the event.
"I guess it was no surprise that my team won, she [Suiseiseki] won, so everybody that likes green won today," said an anonymous Roughriders fan from Moose Jaw, SK. "It's a great feeling."
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown dropped her last match in the Emerald stage to Shana in Tokyo, 1879-1401.
Meanwhile, in Kinshasa, Congo DR, Haruhi Suzumiya's unbeaten streak ended with a 1853-1412 loss to Tomoyo Sakagami.
"I knew that if I didn't get a good turnout, everyone would have at least defeat heading into the Ruby stage," Suzumiya said after the match. "I think Fate's tenure as the defending champions could end this year at the hands of a worthy challenger like Tomoyo or Yuki. But I hope I can bounce back on Ruby match day 1."
In fact, it was a rare clean sweep for CLANNAD.
Kyou Fujibayashi defeated Kagami Hiiragi 1492-1259 in Milan, Nagisa Furukawa took down Rena Ryuuguu 1696-1366 in Istanbul, Fuuko Ibuki chalked up an easy 1871-760 victory over Shiori Misaka in Santiago, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Sakura Kinomoto 1790-1299 in Buenos Aires, and even Mei Sunohara got a win-a 1881-830 destruction of Remilia Scarlet in Sao Paulo.
Fate/Stay Night also had a clean sweep.
Rin Tosaka prevailed over Rika Furude 1723-1370 in London. Saber sliced down Alice Carroll 1982-802 in Moscow and Illyasviel von Einzbern edged Sayuri Kurata 1603-1368 in Los Angeles.
Yet another group that also held its own were the Toradora! representatives. Minori Kushieda blasted Tamaki Kawazoe 1611-915 in Paris, Ami Kawashima took out Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1448-1242 in Lima and Taiga Aisaka rolled past Reimu Hakurei 1816-1170 in Katowice.
In other action...Chii defeated Aya Shameimaru 1407-926 in Mumbai, Vita won a 1154-1138 thriller over Evangeline MCDowell in New York City, Mikuru Asahina wiped out Mikoto Misaka 1967-973 in Shanghai, Nagi Sanzen'in defeated Konata Izumi in an impressive 1743-1474 victory in Lagos, Maria rolled past Shiki Ryogi 1976-90 in Seoul and Nayuki Minase defeated Nagi 1578-1013 in Karachi.
Ami Hinamori tallied up a 1187-1105 victory over Anya Earlstreim in Dhaka, Yuuhi Katagiri thumped Akari Mizunashi 1624-834 in Manila, Yuki Nagato scored a thrilling 1436-1426 nail-biter over Hinagiku Katsura in Jakarta, Mai Kawasumi rolled past Index L. Prohibitorum in Tehran and Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Kallen Kozuki (stadtfeld) in an easy 1625-980 decision in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action in the Emarald phase...Horo chomped up Tsukasa Hiiragi and her balsamic vinegar 1738-1341 in Algiers, Hayate Yagami tore down Kirino Chiba 1643-769 in Madrid, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) whipped Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 2070-684 in Sydney and Marisa Kirisame took out Patchouli Knowledge 1261-674 in Santo Domingo.
Shana's victory also moves her to number one in the overall ISML rankings. Chii, Katarigi, McDowell and Kirisame are eliminated from the competition.
TOP 16 through Emerald
1. Shana 132 pts (44-0-1) (SAP)
2. Haruhi Suzumiya 132 pts (44-0-1)
3. Tomoyo Sakagami 129 pts (43-0-2) (AQ)
4. Kyou Fujibayashi 126 pts (42-0-3)
5. Fate Testarossa Harlaown 120 pts (40-0-5) (C)
6. Yuki Nagato 120 pts (40-0-5) (TOP)
7. Suigintou 117 points (39-0-6) (AM)
8. Kagami Hiiragi 114 points (38-0-7)
9. Rin Tosaka 114 points (38-0-7)
10. Taiga Aisaka 111 points (37-0-8)
11. Suiseiseki 108 points (36-0-9) (EM)
12. Saber 105 points (35-0-10)
13. Mikuru Asahina 105 points (35-0-10)
14. Nanoha Takamachi 105 points (35-0-10)
15. Konata Izumi 105 points (35-0-10)
16. Nagisa Furukawa 102 points (34-0-11)
(C) = Defending Champion
(AQ) = Aquamarine Necklace winner
(TOP) = Topaz Necklace winner
(AM) = Amethyst Necklace winner
(SAP) = Sapphire Necklace winner
(EM) = Emerald Necklace winner
Anime Expo 2009, Day 3 continued
So, I continue on with more thoughts on Day 3. You know, one of the biggest gripes with attendees at any public gathering is that some of them are unprepared. I ask someone, "Hey, do you have the time?" and they look at me as if (a) they don't know English (in which I wonder what the fuck are they doing here in America if they don't know how to speak the language) or (b) they say, "I don't know."
Seriously, come prepared to help. I literally had to ask an attendee in her 50's the time. "10:45 a.m." she said.
AX Idol seating draws nears. And so, after blowing $200 dollars on doujin work, I waited for a while to get my seat in the front.
This Western Michigan man named Seth Chiplock pulled off a great rendition of Kenshin Himura; you swore he already was a professional and he was cheating.
But it sure was a great show. And this was his first-ever convention, so it was all the more sweeter.
So the main itinerary was like this. 12:45: head to Exhibit Hall for drawing. 1:10, return to AX Idol for Tsunku's scrutiny, 3:05 head to Lindsay Plaza to break out the camera, 3:30 K-ON! photo shoot, 4:00 Bag Check, 7:30 Masquerade, 10:00 more bag checking.
And as I took my seat, I wondered who would topple Orange County for best of show. I liked where I sat. I had a side view of the action, while seeing the entire crowd. It's like Spring Sing.
Unfortunately, it was a disappointment.
The performers looked like they were struggling, the intermissions was woefully out of sync, and just about all the attendees left the place, bored out of their shoes.
Without ado, here were the entries, and my thoughts.
Entry 1: "Supah Kaizoku." (One Piece) Not bad stuff to start.
Entry 3: "Princess Ash.," Glamorous. Love it.
Entry 4: "I'm At A Con!" by Godly Productions and Soy Sauce Cosplay. Get down! Keepin' it real. Not sure this has a place at AX, but they represented everything Chicago is good for apparently.
Entry 5: "Shin Musha Gundam" by Zeonic Corps, celebrating 30 years of excellence. Look out, he's gonna fall apart! That went well...
Entry 6: "Inquisition: The Lady of Death." Fashionista.
Entry 7: "Street Fighter IV: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" Ken Masters vs. Ryu...and then it turns into a dance number, with Dan Hibiki wrecking it beyond recognition. Brilliant.
Entry 9: "Buddha: The Boisterous Ball of Spiral Power." 8 skipped? Hmmm...Rickrolled. Cheap.
Entry 10: "Pandora Hearts: Oz Bezarius's Excellent Adventures In Wonderland." Conversation. Love those suits. Yes, your Majesty.
Entry 11: "King of Fighters." This guy pacing around in the back is made of win. Some good rapping. Saturday night fun. Zzzzzz...
Entry 12: "Dr. Stein Knows Where Chaos Will Ensue." (Soul Eater) Some good sketch comedy.
Entry 13: "Sephiroth." That was it? Only 10 fucking seconds!? For shame!
Entry 14: "The Exorcists: Street Performing." True. Hilarious. They're doing [sic] it wrong.
Entry 16: "The Debilitating Effects of OTP-One True Pairing." Comedy and signs full of pairs. Left and right...but I am not sure why Brangelina is still talked about. Didn't those two break up already?
Entry 17: "Uniting Forces Through Song and Dance...What R P Go Golies!" Not a fan of the skit name, but definitely a fan of the dance. The Caramelldansen by Final Fantasy Cosplayers. On Day 4, they would form a Caramell chain with others.
Entry 18: "The Gala Malicious Squad. Hai!" So much for direction.
Entry 19: "Guns of the Righteous." Nicholas Wolfwood from Trigun and Lady from Devil May Cry flashing their guns. The exhibition of artillery and courtesy.
Entry 21: "Final Fantasy VII: Not That Much, save for Sephiroth" Him again. He's gonna need to fill himself up; he looks quite malnourished.
Entry 22: "Anything Pokemon Can Do..." Pikachu vs. Charizard. Nice musical number.
Entry 24: Zone Zero presents: "Bishamon & Kiyouyomi get it on." Stalemate? No, Bishamon wins.
Entry 25: "Shaman King" by Toddler Boy Cosplay. Big number here. A dance number. Good contender. Using "Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior. Brilliant.
Entry 26: "Sessho as Suigintou." The old lady has left the building...
Entry 27: "Last Call for Galaxy Express 39: All Aboard!" Go, Maetel. Good angle.
Entry 28: "Sakura on the Run" by That's What She Said Cosplay. That went well...
Entry 29: "Let's Fresh! Concert" by Cure Peach, Berry and Pine. (Yes! Precure 5) Fat ladies...but they are devoted. I'll give them that.
Entry 30: "Ears That Fluff." Comedy between Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru. Don't like Sessh's accent...but that cell phone...
Entry 31: "Fly on the Wings of Chaos." A Ragnarok Online skit. Go Lag. I have lost the game.
Entry 33: "Iji as Emperor Lelouch" by XDCosplayXD. Don't Die, Hooch! Spoilers!!! XD
Entry 34: "Abel in the Final Battle." (Trinity Blood). Elaborate outfits. Good drama.
Entry 35: "Sex. Money. Sex. Money. Cat. Gay? I'm not sure. Curious and Curious presents: Are You Curious Yet?" An Avenue Q rendition.
Entry 36: "Phoenix Wright: Time Travel Turnabout" by Combo Breakers. Using "The Cake Is A Lie." Hungry now for McDs.
Entry 37: "Dirge of Cerberus. Final Fantasy VII Deleted Scene." Pretty good acting.
Entry 38: "Before there was Yu-Gi-Oh!...before there was Pokemon...there was another monster-catching game: Jade Cocoon." Yes, these outfits are good.
Entry 39: "The Midday Tea Party." A Kuroshitsuji skit. I believe this won Best of Show. Good musical number. Definitely "The Most Wonderful Show Of The Year."
Entry 40: "Eternal Dream." Hey, it's Sailor Cosmos. And it's the music the Orlando Magic used in the 2009 NBA Finals! Yeah!
Entry 41: "Across the Frontier" by Coconut Bubble Sex Cosplay. Too bad this group got shafted by bad audio.
Entry 43: "Hakaida Squad." Advertisement. Also used in "The Humans Are Dead" music video.
Entry 44: "The Young Samurai...It Is Her Idea That He Is Nominated For...Ooooh!" Hatsukashi~~~yo~~~...
Entry 45: "Puppets Tutu" by Tipping Hat Productions. The magic cometh...
Entry 46: "Hitsugaya Itoshiro." Bloody fangirls...
Entry 47: "Pokeball Z" Satoshi turning into a Super Saiyan...*shudder*
Entry 49: "Brawl Babes." Samus. Zelda. Peach. The Pink Ice Climber. They sure can't dance. But they sure can fight.
Entry 50: "Tira." She lmows how to use her thing-er, ring.
Entry 51: "Designers...Make It Work!" by Project Cosplay. Here we have the fashion show, in which Tifa Lockhart wins yet again.
Entry 54: "Abershiro Blames Chrono For The Entire Thing." Naruto Again? Ms. Really Really really Bad Dancer.
Intermission: South Hills High School (West Covina), Ross Middle School (Artesia), Pamela Moss, Fujiko-Chan.
Seriously, come prepared to help. I literally had to ask an attendee in her 50's the time. "10:45 a.m." she said.
AX Idol seating draws nears. And so, after blowing $200 dollars on doujin work, I waited for a while to get my seat in the front.
This Western Michigan man named Seth Chiplock pulled off a great rendition of Kenshin Himura; you swore he already was a professional and he was cheating.
But it sure was a great show. And this was his first-ever convention, so it was all the more sweeter.
So the main itinerary was like this. 12:45: head to Exhibit Hall for drawing. 1:10, return to AX Idol for Tsunku's scrutiny, 3:05 head to Lindsay Plaza to break out the camera, 3:30 K-ON! photo shoot, 4:00 Bag Check, 7:30 Masquerade, 10:00 more bag checking.
And as I took my seat, I wondered who would topple Orange County for best of show. I liked where I sat. I had a side view of the action, while seeing the entire crowd. It's like Spring Sing.
Unfortunately, it was a disappointment.
The performers looked like they were struggling, the intermissions was woefully out of sync, and just about all the attendees left the place, bored out of their shoes.
Without ado, here were the entries, and my thoughts.
Entry 1: "Supah Kaizoku." (One Piece) Not bad stuff to start.
Entry 3: "Princess Ash.," Glamorous. Love it.
Entry 4: "I'm At A Con!" by Godly Productions and Soy Sauce Cosplay. Get down! Keepin' it real. Not sure this has a place at AX, but they represented everything Chicago is good for apparently.
Entry 5: "Shin Musha Gundam" by Zeonic Corps, celebrating 30 years of excellence. Look out, he's gonna fall apart! That went well...
Entry 6: "Inquisition: The Lady of Death." Fashionista.
Entry 7: "Street Fighter IV: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" Ken Masters vs. Ryu...and then it turns into a dance number, with Dan Hibiki wrecking it beyond recognition. Brilliant.
Entry 9: "Buddha: The Boisterous Ball of Spiral Power." 8 skipped? Hmmm...Rickrolled. Cheap.
Entry 10: "Pandora Hearts: Oz Bezarius's Excellent Adventures In Wonderland." Conversation. Love those suits. Yes, your Majesty.
Entry 11: "King of Fighters." This guy pacing around in the back is made of win. Some good rapping. Saturday night fun. Zzzzzz...
Entry 12: "Dr. Stein Knows Where Chaos Will Ensue." (Soul Eater) Some good sketch comedy.
Entry 13: "Sephiroth." That was it? Only 10 fucking seconds!? For shame!
Entry 14: "The Exorcists: Street Performing." True. Hilarious. They're doing [sic] it wrong.
Entry 16: "The Debilitating Effects of OTP-One True Pairing." Comedy and signs full of pairs. Left and right...but I am not sure why Brangelina is still talked about. Didn't those two break up already?
Entry 17: "Uniting Forces Through Song and Dance...What R P Go Golies!" Not a fan of the skit name, but definitely a fan of the dance. The Caramelldansen by Final Fantasy Cosplayers. On Day 4, they would form a Caramell chain with others.
Entry 18: "The Gala Malicious Squad. Hai!" So much for direction.
Entry 19: "Guns of the Righteous." Nicholas Wolfwood from Trigun and Lady from Devil May Cry flashing their guns. The exhibition of artillery and courtesy.
Entry 21: "Final Fantasy VII: Not That Much, save for Sephiroth" Him again. He's gonna need to fill himself up; he looks quite malnourished.
Entry 22: "Anything Pokemon Can Do..." Pikachu vs. Charizard. Nice musical number.
Entry 24: Zone Zero presents: "Bishamon & Kiyouyomi get it on." Stalemate? No, Bishamon wins.
Entry 25: "Shaman King" by Toddler Boy Cosplay. Big number here. A dance number. Good contender. Using "Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior. Brilliant.
Entry 26: "Sessho as Suigintou." The old lady has left the building...
Entry 27: "Last Call for Galaxy Express 39: All Aboard!" Go, Maetel. Good angle.
Entry 28: "Sakura on the Run" by That's What She Said Cosplay. That went well...
Entry 29: "Let's Fresh! Concert" by Cure Peach, Berry and Pine. (Yes! Precure 5) Fat ladies...but they are devoted. I'll give them that.
Entry 30: "Ears That Fluff." Comedy between Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru. Don't like Sessh's accent...but that cell phone...
Entry 31: "Fly on the Wings of Chaos." A Ragnarok Online skit. Go Lag. I have lost the game.
Entry 33: "Iji as Emperor Lelouch" by XDCosplayXD. Don't Die, Hooch! Spoilers!!! XD
Entry 34: "Abel in the Final Battle." (Trinity Blood). Elaborate outfits. Good drama.
Entry 35: "Sex. Money. Sex. Money. Cat. Gay? I'm not sure. Curious and Curious presents: Are You Curious Yet?" An Avenue Q rendition.
Entry 36: "Phoenix Wright: Time Travel Turnabout" by Combo Breakers. Using "The Cake Is A Lie." Hungry now for McDs.
Entry 37: "Dirge of Cerberus. Final Fantasy VII Deleted Scene." Pretty good acting.
Entry 38: "Before there was Yu-Gi-Oh!...before there was Pokemon...there was another monster-catching game: Jade Cocoon." Yes, these outfits are good.
Entry 39: "The Midday Tea Party." A Kuroshitsuji skit. I believe this won Best of Show. Good musical number. Definitely "The Most Wonderful Show Of The Year."
Entry 40: "Eternal Dream." Hey, it's Sailor Cosmos. And it's the music the Orlando Magic used in the 2009 NBA Finals! Yeah!
Entry 41: "Across the Frontier" by Coconut Bubble Sex Cosplay. Too bad this group got shafted by bad audio.
Entry 43: "Hakaida Squad." Advertisement. Also used in "The Humans Are Dead" music video.
Entry 44: "The Young Samurai...It Is Her Idea That He Is Nominated For...Ooooh!" Hatsukashi~~~yo~~~...
Entry 45: "Puppets Tutu" by Tipping Hat Productions. The magic cometh...
Entry 46: "Hitsugaya Itoshiro." Bloody fangirls...
Entry 47: "Pokeball Z" Satoshi turning into a Super Saiyan...*shudder*
Entry 49: "Brawl Babes." Samus. Zelda. Peach. The Pink Ice Climber. They sure can't dance. But they sure can fight.
Entry 50: "Tira." She lmows how to use her thing-er, ring.
Entry 51: "Designers...Make It Work!" by Project Cosplay. Here we have the fashion show, in which Tifa Lockhart wins yet again.
Entry 54: "Abershiro Blames Chrono For The Entire Thing." Naruto Again? Ms. Really Really really Bad Dancer.
Intermission: South Hills High School (West Covina), Ross Middle School (Artesia), Pamela Moss, Fujiko-Chan.
Anime Expo 2009 thoughts, Day 3
On a day where America celebrated its independence and Steve McNair committed suicide (son of a bitch, another one?), I was busy getting some K-ON! doujins and some shots of the K-ON! girls. I was on a K-ON binge, I couldn't even begin to tell you.
Masquerade was a disappointement. Unimaginaive, drab, and the intermission music was so off-key. Send in the K-ON! band to perform next year, please!
Masquerade was a disappointement. Unimaginaive, drab, and the intermission music was so off-key. Send in the K-ON! band to perform next year, please!
"You sick bastard!" said Jeff, a member of the Main Events team, and a K-ON! fan, as he looked through the crapload of K-ON! doujinshi I purchased at the exhibit hall. I had a smug expression on my face. "You just about bought all the remaining K-ON! doujins out there!"
Well, save for one. I ran out of money by the time I did my run. But I do concur that I bought up a storm. And I took some photos of the K-ON! cosplayers at Lindsay Plaza that day. Pretty well done. What other convention do you have the opportunity to cross into six Mio Akiyamas donning identical outfits and makeup? AX, of course!
Anime Expo 2009 thoughts, Day 2
This day was pretty nice to me, save for the fact that my battery died. So I had to spend my money buying a few disposable cameras to continue my cosplay photo shoot. But this was a day of first. First autographed board. First doujin purchased. First dakimakura purchased. First shots of Mio, Azusa, Rimi and Yoshika taken, along with some Lucky Star shots. First full set of K-ON! albums purchased. Heck, we had to move a boulder into Bag Check.
Also took some shots of Michael Jackson tribute, ate some ice cream, sipped on some Monster, got thrown back to the Midwest with some meatloaf, shot the Higurashi caravan....mother of God, couldn't it get any better. As the Quakers say, "I hope so."
That autograph was by chance. So I wandered into Petree Hall, where another panl was wrapping up. I asked Senji Mizushima about the one work that he had the most fun being a part of as wel as Takeshi Kuroda. Mizushma said "Generator Gawl" and Kuroda said "Trigun" (he wrote the script for it).
Also took some shots of Michael Jackson tribute, ate some ice cream, sipped on some Monster, got thrown back to the Midwest with some meatloaf, shot the Higurashi caravan....mother of God, couldn't it get any better. As the Quakers say, "I hope so."
That autograph was by chance. So I wandered into Petree Hall, where another panl was wrapping up. I asked Senji Mizushima about the one work that he had the most fun being a part of as wel as Takeshi Kuroda. Mizushma said "Generator Gawl" and Kuroda said "Trigun" (he wrote the script for it).
-Jo-Ryan Salazar, Bag Check, July 3, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 thoughts, Day 1
Much better day, in leaps and bounds.
"F--k AX," said a person from Axcess Control, disgruntled as he worked on his bacon, eggs and spuds. "We clamor for extra perks and we get shafted," he goes on, continuing his spiel. I listened, and soaked in the realities of some of the team who work hard, but aren't as recognized as the others.
We went back to th LACC on this school bus that was clearly refurbished. "We're going on this!?" I exclaimed for the longest time. As I got on the bus, I turned on my AC/DC. And as I got back to the place, I wandered, looking at some of the decor before stopping by for the Opening Ceremonies. And I took plenty of shots along the way.
Most of the day, outside of stamping tickets, checking bags and counting cash, I was taking photos of cosplayers posing. At the exhibit halls I got all these different magazines and visual books. I think the only downers were the early stumbles, forgetting to film the left daruma eye being filled, and the battery dying after shooting concluded. I realize that we have stuff to purchase.
Xeno, Kisegi and Mahoko are tucked nice and tight into their little backpack. On the agenda: buy remaining pins, K-ON shirt, batteries, and that other maazine I wanted, as well as some extra plushies. I love spending. And I thank my student loan disbursements for it.
I gotta get some sleep. Michael Jackson's funeral is tomorrow, and I gotta tune out all the madness. If I need to buy my baterries at the hotel, I don't mind it one fucking bit.
-JR Salazar, Bag Check, July 2, 2009
"F--k AX," said a person from Axcess Control, disgruntled as he worked on his bacon, eggs and spuds. "We clamor for extra perks and we get shafted," he goes on, continuing his spiel. I listened, and soaked in the realities of some of the team who work hard, but aren't as recognized as the others.
We went back to th LACC on this school bus that was clearly refurbished. "We're going on this!?" I exclaimed for the longest time. As I got on the bus, I turned on my AC/DC. And as I got back to the place, I wandered, looking at some of the decor before stopping by for the Opening Ceremonies. And I took plenty of shots along the way.
Most of the day, outside of stamping tickets, checking bags and counting cash, I was taking photos of cosplayers posing. At the exhibit halls I got all these different magazines and visual books. I think the only downers were the early stumbles, forgetting to film the left daruma eye being filled, and the battery dying after shooting concluded. I realize that we have stuff to purchase.
Xeno, Kisegi and Mahoko are tucked nice and tight into their little backpack. On the agenda: buy remaining pins, K-ON shirt, batteries, and that other maazine I wanted, as well as some extra plushies. I love spending. And I thank my student loan disbursements for it.
I gotta get some sleep. Michael Jackson's funeral is tomorrow, and I gotta tune out all the madness. If I need to buy my baterries at the hotel, I don't mind it one fucking bit.
-JR Salazar, Bag Check, July 2, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 thoughts, Day 0
Not exactly one of the smoothest days I've had, as I began my new role with Frank Cheng's Bag Check team. The one positive I could take from this was that I was able to prepare our work space and run through the courses of action. That, however, was the only thing that went right. At my hotel, the Bonaventure, I ended up being served by incompetent people who did not know how to do their jobs, and a room key that did not work (which was later recoded to work).
But I think the worst part that happened was after the shift. Now, our staff had Yoshinoya bowls for dinner. I only took one from a bag. And that was it. It was a Beef Bowl. The other two were vegetable bowls, and I did not touch either of them. In fact, I offered one to another hungry staffer. He put that bowl in the box, while looking for a different bowl. The second bowl I ate was essentially out of the fact that if no one wants their bowl, what good is it to waste it? So I finished it, and disposed it. And then the managers there tell me that that was it.
There was no "Take One Bowl ONLY" sign. Where was that? And I don't even eat veggie bowls. The second was out of the fact that this would have been wasted. Just abut everyone else had their share. I offered to explain the situation to my div head, my good friend Liz Wang, but she didn't want to hear it. I mean, come on now. This bowl would have been thrown in the trash, if no one took it. Someone else could have taken it, and I would have been happy with that. I wanted the Beef Bowl anyway. Now, if that was reserved for someone, I can offer to pay for another on me. That's no problem. But the last thing I want is to have this frustration to boil over and set the tone for the con on the wrong foot.
I mean, get over it guys. This is not the biggest issue we have. We have four days to help people get to where they need to go and to help make AX 09 a success. I can help refurbsh the lost meal. This is nothing. I wasn't trying to be greedy or anything. No one told me when I came in to wait for someone to determine this and that. I can't be shouldering a great deal of the blame.
But at the same time, I can sympathize with Liz. She had to go up and down to look at the people at the Reg lines, look at the shuttle lines, look at other areas in her division and other divisions, and so on. I hope she gets over it, because I want Frank to tell her that I have done well with the Bag Check team.
The blunders and mistakes I had on Day 0 I know will be outweighed by bigger and better things to come. I'm not gonna let this get to me. This will be a spur for me to do some carpe diem in my new surroundings. It starts now.
-JR Salazar, Bag Check, July 1, 2009
But I think the worst part that happened was after the shift. Now, our staff had Yoshinoya bowls for dinner. I only took one from a bag. And that was it. It was a Beef Bowl. The other two were vegetable bowls, and I did not touch either of them. In fact, I offered one to another hungry staffer. He put that bowl in the box, while looking for a different bowl. The second bowl I ate was essentially out of the fact that if no one wants their bowl, what good is it to waste it? So I finished it, and disposed it. And then the managers there tell me that that was it.
There was no "Take One Bowl ONLY" sign. Where was that? And I don't even eat veggie bowls. The second was out of the fact that this would have been wasted. Just abut everyone else had their share. I offered to explain the situation to my div head, my good friend Liz Wang, but she didn't want to hear it. I mean, come on now. This bowl would have been thrown in the trash, if no one took it. Someone else could have taken it, and I would have been happy with that. I wanted the Beef Bowl anyway. Now, if that was reserved for someone, I can offer to pay for another on me. That's no problem. But the last thing I want is to have this frustration to boil over and set the tone for the con on the wrong foot.
I mean, get over it guys. This is not the biggest issue we have. We have four days to help people get to where they need to go and to help make AX 09 a success. I can help refurbsh the lost meal. This is nothing. I wasn't trying to be greedy or anything. No one told me when I came in to wait for someone to determine this and that. I can't be shouldering a great deal of the blame.
But at the same time, I can sympathize with Liz. She had to go up and down to look at the people at the Reg lines, look at the shuttle lines, look at other areas in her division and other divisions, and so on. I hope she gets over it, because I want Frank to tell her that I have done well with the Bag Check team.
The blunders and mistakes I had on Day 0 I know will be outweighed by bigger and better things to come. I'm not gonna let this get to me. This will be a spur for me to do some carpe diem in my new surroundings. It starts now.
-JR Salazar, Bag Check, July 1, 2009
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 9
ARENA 01: Fate Testarossa [Shana]
ARENA 02: [Suigintou] Takamachi Nanoha
ARENA 03: [Chii] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 04: [Sunohara Mei] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 05: Vita [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 06: [Asahina Mikuru] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Sanzen'in Nagi [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 08: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Ichinose Kotomi] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 10: Ryōgi Shiki [Maria]
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Nagi
ARENA 12: Hinamori Amu [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 13: Mizunashi Akari [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 14: Sawatari Makoto [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 15: [Nagato Yuki] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 16: Kawazoe Tamaki [Kushieda Minori]
ARENA 17: [Furukawa Nagisa] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 18: Alice Carroll [Saber]
ARENA 19: Furude Rika [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 20: Louise Vallière [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 21: [Kawasumi Mai] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 22: Kōzuki Kallen [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 23: [Shinku] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 24: [Ibuki Fūko] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 25: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Sakagami Tomoyo
ARENA 26: C.C. [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 27: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Holo
ARENA 28: [Hiiragi Kagami] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 29: Chiba Kirino [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 30: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 31: Patchouli Knowledge [Kirisame Marisa]
ARENA 32: Hakurei Reimu [Aisaka Taiga]
ARENA 02: [Suigintou] Takamachi Nanoha
ARENA 03: [Chii] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 04: [Sunohara Mei] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 05: Vita [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 06: [Asahina Mikuru] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Sanzen'in Nagi [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 08: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Ichinose Kotomi] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 10: Ryōgi Shiki [Maria]
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Nagi
ARENA 12: Hinamori Amu [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 13: Mizunashi Akari [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 14: Sawatari Makoto [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 15: [Nagato Yuki] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 16: Kawazoe Tamaki [Kushieda Minori]
ARENA 17: [Furukawa Nagisa] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 18: Alice Carroll [Saber]
ARENA 19: Furude Rika [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 20: Louise Vallière [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 21: [Kawasumi Mai] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 22: Kōzuki Kallen [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 23: [Shinku] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 24: [Ibuki Fūko] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 25: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Sakagami Tomoyo
ARENA 26: C.C. [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 27: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Holo
ARENA 28: [Hiiragi Kagami] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 29: Chiba Kirino [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 30: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 31: Patchouli Knowledge [Kirisame Marisa]
ARENA 32: Hakurei Reimu [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki, Suigintou neck and neck as Emerald draws to a close
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki, Suigintou neck and neck as Emerald draws to a close
July 9, 2009
Suiseiseki continues to hold her lead against Suigintou through eight match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald necklace phase.
The celebrated doll, known for her "desu" catchphrase, thumped Alice Carroll 2077-857 in Tokyo. An emphatic victory over C.C. should be enough for her to wrap up her first-ever ISML necklace.
Suigintou, however, is not out of contention for grabbing her second necklace of the ISML season. The hardest-working Rozen Maiden Alice Doll kept pace with a 1849-765 win over Marisa Kirisame in Algiers. However, she will need an impressive win over Nanoha Takamachi combined with help from C.C. to overtake Suiseiseki.
Kyou Fujibayashi has a chance to jump both dolls with a solid victory over Kagami Hiiragi. However, it may be all for naught if any of the two above her get the job done. Fujibayashi demolished Shiki Ryogi 1675-922 in Buenos Aires.
One of the tantalizing marquee matches to wrap up the Emerald phase is Haruhi Suzumiya vs. Tomoyo Sakagami. A victory by either competitor in this match will not guarantee a necklace victory, but it will make a huge statement.
Suzumiya is undefeated through 44 match days, and will be keen to keep her run going against one of the best challengers from Clannad. She disposed of Minori Kushieda 2059-1213 in New York City.
Sakagami had no problems against Shiori Misaka in a 2058-678 mismatch in Dhaka.
Shana and Rin Tosaka are outsiders in contending for the Emerald necklace, but can still finish unbeaten in the phase.
The fiery-eyed, melon bread-munching slasher burned past Illyasviel von Einzsbern 1987-1250 in Sydney, while Tosaka put Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga to the electric chair in a 2351-600 pasting in Kinshasa.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown defeated Ami Kawashima 1831-1298 in Paris.
In other action...Sayuri Kurata trounced Akari Mizunashi 1660-898 in Mexico City, Nanoha Takamachi busted Vita with authority in a 1828-997 Mumbai slamdown, Shinku confirmed another Rozen Maiden sweep with a 1770-1372 victory over Hinagiku Katsura in Sao Paolo, Rika Furude defeated Misuzu Kamio 1626-1335 in Shanghai and Konata Izumi took down Reimu Hakurei 1554-1091 in Lagos.
Konjiki no Yamiu (Golden Darkness) prevailed over Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1648-1055 in Los Angeles, Maria chalked up a surprising 1887-1302 victory over Mikuru Asahina in Seoul, Yuki Nagato rolled past Index L. Prohibitorum 1657-1044 in Karachi and Sakura Kinomoto took down Chii in a old school battle of CLAMP favorites, 1613-1016 in Manila.
Makoto Sawatari tallied a 1125-880 victory over Remilia Scarlet in Cairo, Amu Hinamori defeated Aya Shameimaru 1084-820 in Jakarta, Hanyuu Furude stomped Nayuki Minase 1609-1280 in Istanbul, Saber slashed Mai Kawasumi 1745-1342 in Moscow, Horo chomped up Tamaki Kawazoe 1811-729 in London and Ayu Tsukimiya uguu-ed Kirino Chiba to death 1492-899 in Lima.
C.C. dismissed Anya Earlstreim 1898-964 in Tehran, Tsukasa Hiiragi tore down Yuuhi Katagiri 1515-1294 in Bangkok, Fuuko Ibuki slammed down Evangeline McDowell 1701-1034 in Bogota, Santiago witnessed Taiga Aisaka cream Patchouli Knowledge 1924-729 and Mei Sunohara pulled off a thrilling 1499-1457 upset of Rena Ryuuguu in Toronto.
Wrapping up the day's action, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1933-807 in Milan, Nagisa Furukawa defeated Mikoto Misaka 1730-1274 in Madrid, Kagami Hiiragi completed a Lucky Star sweep with a 1464-1205 victory over Hayate Yagami in Santo Domingo and in a battle of the Nagis, Nagi Sanzen'in got the best of Nagi from Kannagi in a 2010-777 blowout in Katowice.
July 9, 2009
Suiseiseki continues to hold her lead against Suigintou through eight match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald necklace phase.
The celebrated doll, known for her "desu" catchphrase, thumped Alice Carroll 2077-857 in Tokyo. An emphatic victory over C.C. should be enough for her to wrap up her first-ever ISML necklace.
Suigintou, however, is not out of contention for grabbing her second necklace of the ISML season. The hardest-working Rozen Maiden Alice Doll kept pace with a 1849-765 win over Marisa Kirisame in Algiers. However, she will need an impressive win over Nanoha Takamachi combined with help from C.C. to overtake Suiseiseki.
Kyou Fujibayashi has a chance to jump both dolls with a solid victory over Kagami Hiiragi. However, it may be all for naught if any of the two above her get the job done. Fujibayashi demolished Shiki Ryogi 1675-922 in Buenos Aires.
One of the tantalizing marquee matches to wrap up the Emerald phase is Haruhi Suzumiya vs. Tomoyo Sakagami. A victory by either competitor in this match will not guarantee a necklace victory, but it will make a huge statement.
Suzumiya is undefeated through 44 match days, and will be keen to keep her run going against one of the best challengers from Clannad. She disposed of Minori Kushieda 2059-1213 in New York City.
Sakagami had no problems against Shiori Misaka in a 2058-678 mismatch in Dhaka.
Shana and Rin Tosaka are outsiders in contending for the Emerald necklace, but can still finish unbeaten in the phase.
The fiery-eyed, melon bread-munching slasher burned past Illyasviel von Einzsbern 1987-1250 in Sydney, while Tosaka put Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga to the electric chair in a 2351-600 pasting in Kinshasa.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown defeated Ami Kawashima 1831-1298 in Paris.
In other action...Sayuri Kurata trounced Akari Mizunashi 1660-898 in Mexico City, Nanoha Takamachi busted Vita with authority in a 1828-997 Mumbai slamdown, Shinku confirmed another Rozen Maiden sweep with a 1770-1372 victory over Hinagiku Katsura in Sao Paolo, Rika Furude defeated Misuzu Kamio 1626-1335 in Shanghai and Konata Izumi took down Reimu Hakurei 1554-1091 in Lagos.
Konjiki no Yamiu (Golden Darkness) prevailed over Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1648-1055 in Los Angeles, Maria chalked up a surprising 1887-1302 victory over Mikuru Asahina in Seoul, Yuki Nagato rolled past Index L. Prohibitorum 1657-1044 in Karachi and Sakura Kinomoto took down Chii in a old school battle of CLAMP favorites, 1613-1016 in Manila.
Makoto Sawatari tallied a 1125-880 victory over Remilia Scarlet in Cairo, Amu Hinamori defeated Aya Shameimaru 1084-820 in Jakarta, Hanyuu Furude stomped Nayuki Minase 1609-1280 in Istanbul, Saber slashed Mai Kawasumi 1745-1342 in Moscow, Horo chomped up Tamaki Kawazoe 1811-729 in London and Ayu Tsukimiya uguu-ed Kirino Chiba to death 1492-899 in Lima.
C.C. dismissed Anya Earlstreim 1898-964 in Tehran, Tsukasa Hiiragi tore down Yuuhi Katagiri 1515-1294 in Bangkok, Fuuko Ibuki slammed down Evangeline McDowell 1701-1034 in Bogota, Santiago witnessed Taiga Aisaka cream Patchouli Knowledge 1924-729 and Mei Sunohara pulled off a thrilling 1499-1457 upset of Rena Ryuuguu in Toronto.
Wrapping up the day's action, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1933-807 in Milan, Nagisa Furukawa defeated Mikoto Misaka 1730-1274 in Madrid, Kagami Hiiragi completed a Lucky Star sweep with a 1464-1205 victory over Hayate Yagami in Santo Domingo and in a battle of the Nagis, Nagi Sanzen'in got the best of Nagi from Kannagi in a 2010-777 blowout in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 8
ARENA 01: Alice Carroll [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 02: Mizunashi Akari [Kurata Sayuri]
ARENA 03: Vita [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: Shinku [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 05: Kushieda Minori [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 06: [Furude Rika] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 07: Hakurei Reimu [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 08: Louise Vallière [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 09: Ryōgi Shiki [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 10: [Asahina Mikuru] Maria
ARENA 11: [Nagato Yuki] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 12: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 13: Chii [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 14: [Sawatari Makoto] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 15: [Hinamori Amu] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 16: [Fate Testarossa] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 17: Minase Nayuki [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 18: Kawasumi Mai [Saber]
ARENA 19: Kawazoe Tamaki [Holo]
ARENA 20: Chiba Kirino [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 21: [C.C.] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 22: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 23: [Ibuki Fūko] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 24: Patchouli Knowledge [Aisaka Taiga]
ARENA 25: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 26: Sunohara Mei [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 27: [Suigintou] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 28: [Ichinose Kotomi] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 29: [Furukawa Nagisa] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 30: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Shana]
ARENA 31: [Hiiragi Kagami] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 32: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Nagi
ARENA 02: Mizunashi Akari [Kurata Sayuri]
ARENA 03: Vita [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: Shinku [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 05: Kushieda Minori [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 06: [Furude Rika] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 07: Hakurei Reimu [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 08: Louise Vallière [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 09: Ryōgi Shiki [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 10: [Asahina Mikuru] Maria
ARENA 11: [Nagato Yuki] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 12: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 13: Chii [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 14: [Sawatari Makoto] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 15: [Hinamori Amu] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 16: [Fate Testarossa] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 17: Minase Nayuki [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 18: Kawasumi Mai [Saber]
ARENA 19: Kawazoe Tamaki [Holo]
ARENA 20: Chiba Kirino [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 21: [C.C.] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 22: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 23: [Ibuki Fūko] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 24: Patchouli Knowledge [Aisaka Taiga]
ARENA 25: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 26: Sunohara Mei [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 27: [Suigintou] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 28: [Ichinose Kotomi] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 29: [Furukawa Nagisa] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 30: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Shana]
ARENA 31: [Hiiragi Kagami] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 32: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Nagi
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki takes over lead in Emerald desu
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki takes over lead in Emerald desu
July 7, 2009
After seven match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League, Suiseiseki overtook Suigintou for first place in the table.
The celebrated Rozen Maiden doll and former 2chan/Anizone Saimoe champion defeated Mai Kawasumi 1768-1154 in Toronto. Suigintou kept pace with a 1748-1428 decision over Taiga Aisaka in Jakarta.
Haruhi Suzumiya's unbeaten run continued with a 2159-839 blowout of Shiori Misaka in Madrid. Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown prevailed over Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 1595-1445 in Seoul.
Four others are also chasing Suiseiseki for the necklace.
Kyou Fujibayashi defeated Mikuru Asahina 1801-1425 in Tehran. Shana torched Akari Mizunashi 2307-683 in Kinshasa. Rin Tosaka burned past Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1898-1221 in Tokyo and Tomoyo Sakagami had no problems dismissing Evangeline McDowell 2083-840 in Paris.
In other action...Yuki Nagato bounced back with a 1675-1169 victory over Saber in Mexico City, Mumbai witnessed Nagi Sanzen'in topple Hanyuu Furude 1735-1374, C.C. trashed Aya Shameimaru 2011-741 in Sao Paulo, Rika Furude dusted off Remilia Scarlet 1825-811 in New York and Konata Izumi cruised to a 1838-790 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Shanghai.
Maria defeated Nagisa Furukawa 1739-1418 in Los Angeles, Fuuko Ibuki busted Nanoha Takamachi 1626-1524 in Los Angeles (a note: tgthe match was held outside of Staples Center), Rena Ryuuguu chopped down Makoto Sawatari 1762-883 in Buenos Aires, Tsukasa Hiiragi blasted Sayuri Kurata 1705-1380 in Karachi, Kagami Hiiragi tore apart Ayu Tsukimiya 1677-1224 in Dhaka to finish the Lucky Star sweep and a thrilla in Manila saw Reimu Hakurei defeat Nagi 1171-1060.
Hinagiku Katsura chalked up a businesslike 1925-1117 victory in Cairo, Vita ran roughshod over Marisa Kirisame 1401-1009 in Istanbul, Alice Carroll defeated Anya Earlstreim 1364-1101 in Moscow, Shinku finished the Rozen Maiden Alice Doll sweep with a 1810-1047 charring of Index L. Prohibitorum in London and Lima witnessed Kotomi Ichinose sound off Kirino Chiba 1975-766.
Mei Sunohara pulled off a thrilling 1453-1428 victory over Mikoto Misaka in Bangkok, Misuzu Kamio broke out the bullwhip on Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1861-624 in Bogota, Yuuhi Katagiri chalked up a 1277-910 victory over Tamaki Kawazoe in Santiago and Chii defeated Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1341-1038 in Algiers.
Wrapping up the day's action...Ami Kawashima routed Illyasviel von Einzbern 1612-1349 in Milan, Hayate Yagami took out Shiki Ryogi 1512-1204 in Sydney, Horo chomped up Minori Kushieda 1887-1089 in Santo Domingo and Sakura Kinomoto's Clow Cards did the trick against Amu Hinamori 1554-1029 in Katowice.
July 7, 2009
After seven match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League, Suiseiseki overtook Suigintou for first place in the table.
The celebrated Rozen Maiden doll and former 2chan/Anizone Saimoe champion defeated Mai Kawasumi 1768-1154 in Toronto. Suigintou kept pace with a 1748-1428 decision over Taiga Aisaka in Jakarta.
Haruhi Suzumiya's unbeaten run continued with a 2159-839 blowout of Shiori Misaka in Madrid. Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown prevailed over Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 1595-1445 in Seoul.
Four others are also chasing Suiseiseki for the necklace.
Kyou Fujibayashi defeated Mikuru Asahina 1801-1425 in Tehran. Shana torched Akari Mizunashi 2307-683 in Kinshasa. Rin Tosaka burned past Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1898-1221 in Tokyo and Tomoyo Sakagami had no problems dismissing Evangeline McDowell 2083-840 in Paris.
In other action...Yuki Nagato bounced back with a 1675-1169 victory over Saber in Mexico City, Mumbai witnessed Nagi Sanzen'in topple Hanyuu Furude 1735-1374, C.C. trashed Aya Shameimaru 2011-741 in Sao Paulo, Rika Furude dusted off Remilia Scarlet 1825-811 in New York and Konata Izumi cruised to a 1838-790 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Shanghai.
Maria defeated Nagisa Furukawa 1739-1418 in Los Angeles, Fuuko Ibuki busted Nanoha Takamachi 1626-1524 in Los Angeles (a note: tgthe match was held outside of Staples Center), Rena Ryuuguu chopped down Makoto Sawatari 1762-883 in Buenos Aires, Tsukasa Hiiragi blasted Sayuri Kurata 1705-1380 in Karachi, Kagami Hiiragi tore apart Ayu Tsukimiya 1677-1224 in Dhaka to finish the Lucky Star sweep and a thrilla in Manila saw Reimu Hakurei defeat Nagi 1171-1060.
Hinagiku Katsura chalked up a businesslike 1925-1117 victory in Cairo, Vita ran roughshod over Marisa Kirisame 1401-1009 in Istanbul, Alice Carroll defeated Anya Earlstreim 1364-1101 in Moscow, Shinku finished the Rozen Maiden Alice Doll sweep with a 1810-1047 charring of Index L. Prohibitorum in London and Lima witnessed Kotomi Ichinose sound off Kirino Chiba 1975-766.
Mei Sunohara pulled off a thrilling 1453-1428 victory over Mikoto Misaka in Bangkok, Misuzu Kamio broke out the bullwhip on Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1861-624 in Bogota, Yuuhi Katagiri chalked up a 1277-910 victory over Tamaki Kawazoe in Santiago and Chii defeated Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1341-1038 in Algiers.
Wrapping up the day's action...Ami Kawashima routed Illyasviel von Einzbern 1612-1349 in Milan, Hayate Yagami took out Shiki Ryogi 1512-1204 in Sydney, Horo chomped up Minori Kushieda 1887-1089 in Santo Domingo and Sakura Kinomoto's Clow Cards did the trick against Amu Hinamori 1554-1029 in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 7
ARENA 01: Louise Vallière [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 02: [Nagato Yuki] Saber
ARENA 03: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 04: [C.C.] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 05: [Furude Rika] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 06: Patchouli Knowledge [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 07: [Furukawa Nagisa] Maria
ARENA 08: Ibuki Fūko [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 09: Sawatari Makoto [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 10: [Fate Testarossa] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 11: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 12: [Hiiragi Kagami] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 13: [Hakurei Reimu] Nagi
ARENA 14: Minase Nayuki [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 15: [Suigintou] Aisaka Taiga
ARENA 16: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 17: [Vita] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 18: [Alice Carroll] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 19: [Shinku] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 20: Chiba Kirino [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 21: [Asahina Mikuru] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 22: [Sunohara Mei] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 23: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 24: Kawazoe Tamaki [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 25: Mizunashi Akari [Shana]
ARENA 26: Kawasumi Mai [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 27: [Chii] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 28: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 29: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 30: Ryōgi Shiki [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 31: Kushieda Minori [Holo]
ARENA 32: Hinamori Amu [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 02: [Nagato Yuki] Saber
ARENA 03: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 04: [C.C.] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 05: [Furude Rika] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 06: Patchouli Knowledge [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 07: [Furukawa Nagisa] Maria
ARENA 08: Ibuki Fūko [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 09: Sawatari Makoto [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 10: [Fate Testarossa] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 11: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 12: [Hiiragi Kagami] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 13: [Hakurei Reimu] Nagi
ARENA 14: Minase Nayuki [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 15: [Suigintou] Aisaka Taiga
ARENA 16: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 17: [Vita] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 18: [Alice Carroll] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 19: [Shinku] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 20: Chiba Kirino [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 21: [Asahina Mikuru] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 22: [Sunohara Mei] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 23: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 24: Kawazoe Tamaki [Katagiri Yūhi]
ARENA 25: Mizunashi Akari [Shana]
ARENA 26: Kawasumi Mai [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 27: [Chii] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 28: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 29: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Misaka Shiori
ARENA 30: Ryōgi Shiki [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 31: Kushieda Minori [Holo]
ARENA 32: Hinamori Amu [Kinomoto Sakura]
ISML 2009: Could it be a Rozen Maiden Doll winning the Emerald?
ISML 2009: Could it be a Rozen Maiden Doll winning the Emerald?
July 3, 2009
If the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald phase were to end today, Suigintou would get her second necklace.
But we are only through six match days. Not nine.
Which means...there is still some more to go.
Not that the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls seem to mind. It has been another sweep for them.
Shinku defeated Saber 1763-1328 in Mexico City, Suiseiseki scored an impressive 1660-1553 upset of Yuki Nagato in Lagos and Suigintou took out Konata Izumi 1780-1238 in Lima.
Meanwhile, Haruhi Suzumiya was tested by Horo, but she took the spicy wolf girl down in Mumbai by the score of 1607-1493. And in Seoul, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown got stunned by a resurging Rin Tosaka in a 1516-1479 thriller.
It was also a red-letter day for the Toradora! team. Taiga Aisaka ripped past Vita 1821-884, Minori Kushieda prevailed over Yuuhi Katagiri 1416-1070 in Dhaka and Ami Kawashima trounced Akari Mizunashi 1605-1057 in New York City.
In other action...Shana blazed past Tsukasa Hiiragi 1949-1248, Hanyuu Furude crushed Reimu Hakurei 1549-1120 in Sao Paolo, Rika Furude got the best of Rena Ryuuguu 1477-1157 in Shanghai, Remilia Scarlet scored a 1430-750 victory over Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Los Angeles and Ayu Tsukimiya routed Shiki Ryogi 1577-1084 in Karachi.
Maria defeated Mei Sunihara 1503-1386 in Manila, Tomoyo Sakagami busted Nanoha Takamachi 1725-1314 in Cairo, Evangeline McDowell prevailed over Shiori Misaka 1421-1071 in Jakarta and Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Kagami Hiiragi in an impressive 1566-1379 victory in Paris.
Mai Kawasumi slashed Anya Earlsteim 1575-1187 in Istanbul, Kyou Fujibayashi scored a thrilling 1409-1353 victory in Moscow, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) chalked up a 1527-1261 victory over Illyasviel von Einzbern in London, Tehran witnessed Amu Hinamori score a 1183-1027 victory over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld), Sayuri Kurata took out Tamaki Kawazoe 1555-812 in Bangkok and Fuuko Ibuki blasted Marisa Kirisame apart 1741-1063 in Bogota.
Chii routed Kirino Chiba 1530-820 in Santiago, Mikoto Misaka prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1177-1040 in Kinshasa, Mikuru Asahina had no problems against Hayate Yagami 1810-934 in Toronto. Nagi chalked up a 1284-1133 win over Patchouli Knowledge in Algiers and Alice Carroll defeated Aya Shameimaru 1339-763 in Milan.
Wrapping up action today...Misuzu Kamio delivered a surprising 1414-1197 victory over Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1414-1197 in Madrid, Sydney witnessed Hinagiku Katsura defeat Nagi Sanzen'in in a kendo contest, 1583-1190, Sakura Kinomoto scored a thrilling 1504-1500 eye-opener of a result over C.C. in Santo Domingo and Nayuki Minase dominated Index L. Prohibitorum 1521-950 in Katowice.
July 3, 2009
If the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald phase were to end today, Suigintou would get her second necklace.
But we are only through six match days. Not nine.
Which means...there is still some more to go.
Not that the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls seem to mind. It has been another sweep for them.
Shinku defeated Saber 1763-1328 in Mexico City, Suiseiseki scored an impressive 1660-1553 upset of Yuki Nagato in Lagos and Suigintou took out Konata Izumi 1780-1238 in Lima.
Meanwhile, Haruhi Suzumiya was tested by Horo, but she took the spicy wolf girl down in Mumbai by the score of 1607-1493. And in Seoul, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown got stunned by a resurging Rin Tosaka in a 1516-1479 thriller.
It was also a red-letter day for the Toradora! team. Taiga Aisaka ripped past Vita 1821-884, Minori Kushieda prevailed over Yuuhi Katagiri 1416-1070 in Dhaka and Ami Kawashima trounced Akari Mizunashi 1605-1057 in New York City.
In other action...Shana blazed past Tsukasa Hiiragi 1949-1248, Hanyuu Furude crushed Reimu Hakurei 1549-1120 in Sao Paolo, Rika Furude got the best of Rena Ryuuguu 1477-1157 in Shanghai, Remilia Scarlet scored a 1430-750 victory over Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Los Angeles and Ayu Tsukimiya routed Shiki Ryogi 1577-1084 in Karachi.
Maria defeated Mei Sunihara 1503-1386 in Manila, Tomoyo Sakagami busted Nanoha Takamachi 1725-1314 in Cairo, Evangeline McDowell prevailed over Shiori Misaka 1421-1071 in Jakarta and Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Kagami Hiiragi in an impressive 1566-1379 victory in Paris.
Mai Kawasumi slashed Anya Earlsteim 1575-1187 in Istanbul, Kyou Fujibayashi scored a thrilling 1409-1353 victory in Moscow, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) chalked up a 1527-1261 victory over Illyasviel von Einzbern in London, Tehran witnessed Amu Hinamori score a 1183-1027 victory over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld), Sayuri Kurata took out Tamaki Kawazoe 1555-812 in Bangkok and Fuuko Ibuki blasted Marisa Kirisame apart 1741-1063 in Bogota.
Chii routed Kirino Chiba 1530-820 in Santiago, Mikoto Misaka prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1177-1040 in Kinshasa, Mikuru Asahina had no problems against Hayate Yagami 1810-934 in Toronto. Nagi chalked up a 1284-1133 win over Patchouli Knowledge in Algiers and Alice Carroll defeated Aya Shameimaru 1339-763 in Milan.
Wrapping up action today...Misuzu Kamio delivered a surprising 1414-1197 victory over Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1414-1197 in Madrid, Sydney witnessed Hinagiku Katsura defeat Nagi Sanzen'in in a kendo contest, 1583-1190, Sakura Kinomoto scored a thrilling 1504-1500 eye-opener of a result over C.C. in Santo Domingo and Nayuki Minase dominated Index L. Prohibitorum 1521-950 in Katowice.
ISML 2009: Haruhi continues her unbeaten streak as race starts to thin
ISML 2009: Haruhi continues her unbeaten streak as race starts to thin
July 1, 2009
You can't say anything short of unbelievable for Haruhi Suzumiya.
She is still unbeaten, through Match Day 5 in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald phase.
Suzumiya, the franchise character of her own series and the beloved leader of the SOS Brigade, pummeled Evangeline McDowell in Buenos Aires by the score of 1912-1123.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown kept her pace with a 1688-1183 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Mexico City.
The day saw some impressive sweeps as well.
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni was one beneficiary. Rena Ryuuguu had easy choppings against Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1736-847 in Jakarta, Rika Furude took down Mikoto Misaka 1553-1175 in Sao Paulo and Hanyuu Furude rolled past Patchouli Knowledge 1603-912 in Santiago.
Hayate the Combat Butler was another. Nagi Sanzen'in blasted Index L. Prohibitorum 1715-1000 in Kinshasa, Maria prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1625-1115 in Cairo and Hinagiku Katsura dismissed Reimu Hakurei 1803-962 in Toronto.
Lucky Star's girls also got the job done. Konata Izumi defeated Vita 1485-1194 in Algiers, Kagami Hiiragi brushed Chii off 1451-1041 in Bangkok and Tsukasa Hiiragi pulled off a thrilling 1472-1455 in Shanghai.
Not to be outdone, the SOS Brigade also took care of business. Yuki Nagato defeated Anya Alstreim handily in Milan, 1659-881. Mikuru Asahina had no problems either, scoring an easy 1750-1137 victory over Ayu Tsukimiya in Sydney.
In other action...C.C. took down Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1818-812 in Tokyo, Mai Kawasumi rolled past Aya Shameimaru 1579-990 in Mumbai, New York City saw Amu Hinamori score a 1278-1132 victory over Kirino Chiba, Shana torched Tamaki KAwazoe 2047-908 in Lagos, Nanoha Takamachi busted Shiori Misaka 1579-1121 in Los Angeles and Saber slashed Nayuki Minase 1688-1153 in Seoul.
Kyou Fujibayashi sent the book on Mei Sunohara 1459-925 in Karachi, Taiga Aisaka scored a close 1503-1412 victory in Dhaka over Fuuko Ibuki, Suigintou trashed Nagi 1967-694 in Manila, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Shiki Ryogi 1760-1030 in Paris and Tomoyo Sakagami sent Marisa Kirisame sky high in Istanbul, 1854-1020.
Minori Kushieda flew past Sayuri Kurata 1555-1155 in Moscow, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere took out Remilia Scarlet 1527-1089 in London, Lima witnessed Nagisa Furukawa send Hayate Yagami into a 1648-1165 submission, Horo chomped up Yuuhi Katagiri 1638-1043 in Tehran and Sakura Kinomoto easily dusted off Alice Carroll 1561-975 in Bogota.
Wrapping up the day's action...Rin Tosaka toasted Illyasviel von Einzbern 1628-1032, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) tallied up a 1650-924 win over Akari Mizunashi in Santo Domingo and Suiseiseki proved that "desu" girl isn't dead desu, pummeling Shinku 1325-1207 in Katowice desu.
July 1, 2009
You can't say anything short of unbelievable for Haruhi Suzumiya.
She is still unbeaten, through Match Day 5 in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald phase.
Suzumiya, the franchise character of her own series and the beloved leader of the SOS Brigade, pummeled Evangeline McDowell in Buenos Aires by the score of 1912-1123.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown kept her pace with a 1688-1183 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Mexico City.
The day saw some impressive sweeps as well.
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni was one beneficiary. Rena Ryuuguu had easy choppings against Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1736-847 in Jakarta, Rika Furude took down Mikoto Misaka 1553-1175 in Sao Paulo and Hanyuu Furude rolled past Patchouli Knowledge 1603-912 in Santiago.
Hayate the Combat Butler was another. Nagi Sanzen'in blasted Index L. Prohibitorum 1715-1000 in Kinshasa, Maria prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1625-1115 in Cairo and Hinagiku Katsura dismissed Reimu Hakurei 1803-962 in Toronto.
Lucky Star's girls also got the job done. Konata Izumi defeated Vita 1485-1194 in Algiers, Kagami Hiiragi brushed Chii off 1451-1041 in Bangkok and Tsukasa Hiiragi pulled off a thrilling 1472-1455 in Shanghai.
Not to be outdone, the SOS Brigade also took care of business. Yuki Nagato defeated Anya Alstreim handily in Milan, 1659-881. Mikuru Asahina had no problems either, scoring an easy 1750-1137 victory over Ayu Tsukimiya in Sydney.
In other action...C.C. took down Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1818-812 in Tokyo, Mai Kawasumi rolled past Aya Shameimaru 1579-990 in Mumbai, New York City saw Amu Hinamori score a 1278-1132 victory over Kirino Chiba, Shana torched Tamaki KAwazoe 2047-908 in Lagos, Nanoha Takamachi busted Shiori Misaka 1579-1121 in Los Angeles and Saber slashed Nayuki Minase 1688-1153 in Seoul.
Kyou Fujibayashi sent the book on Mei Sunohara 1459-925 in Karachi, Taiga Aisaka scored a close 1503-1412 victory in Dhaka over Fuuko Ibuki, Suigintou trashed Nagi 1967-694 in Manila, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Shiki Ryogi 1760-1030 in Paris and Tomoyo Sakagami sent Marisa Kirisame sky high in Istanbul, 1854-1020.
Minori Kushieda flew past Sayuri Kurata 1555-1155 in Moscow, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere took out Remilia Scarlet 1527-1089 in London, Lima witnessed Nagisa Furukawa send Hayate Yagami into a 1648-1165 submission, Horo chomped up Yuuhi Katagiri 1638-1043 in Tehran and Sakura Kinomoto easily dusted off Alice Carroll 1561-975 in Bogota.
Wrapping up the day's action...Rin Tosaka toasted Illyasviel von Einzbern 1628-1032, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) tallied up a 1650-924 win over Akari Mizunashi in Santo Domingo and Suiseiseki proved that "desu" girl isn't dead desu, pummeling Shinku 1325-1207 in Katowice desu.
ISML 2009: Suigintou continues her lead through Emerald 4
ISML 2009: Suigintou continues her lead through Emerald 4
June 30, 2009
As the first half of the year passes, four match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald stage pass.
And Suigintou stays at the top of the table, while Haruhi remains unbeaten yet again.
Suigintou defeated Hanyuu furude 1889-1192 in New York City, while Suzumiya routed Yuuhi Katagiri in Mexico City to keep her clean sheet.
Meanwhile, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown had no problems brushing off Remilia Scarlet 1787-982 in Madrid. Scarlet is now eliminated from returning to the competition automatically next season.
In other action, Kagami Hiiragi defeated Amu Hinamori 1650-1032 in Tokyo, Ami Kawashima took out Tamaki Kawazoe 1670-1112 in Mumbai, Sao Paulo saw Mei Sunohara prevail over Hayate Yagami 1631-1264, Mikoto Misaka crushed Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1658-932 in Shanghai and Vita cruised past Nagi 1439-1034 in Lagos.
Horo gobbled up Sayuri Kurata 1717-1144 in Los Angeles (where Anime Expo 2009 will commence on Thursday through Sunday this week), Rena Ryuuguu whipped past Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1536-1355 in Buenos Aires, Nagisa Furukawa ran over Ayu tsukimiya 1737-1115 in Seoul and Shana burned past Minori Kushieda 2105-1011 in Karachi.
Dhaka witnessed Konata Izumi take down Fuuko Ibuki 1403-1246, Chii prevailed over Shiki Ryogi 1504-1160 in Manila, Cairo witnessed c.C. level Kirino Chiba 1823-995, Rin Tosaka wiped out Akari Mizunashi 1972-862 in Jakarta and Suiseiseki tore down Nayuki Minase 1807-1121 in Paris.
Shinku confirmed a Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls sweep with a 1810-1083 victory over Anya Earlstreim 1810-1083 in Istanbul, Illyasviel von Einzbern defeated Misuzu Kamio 1512-1358 in London, Lima witnessed Hinagikyu Katsura slice and dice Patchouli Knowledge 1994-830, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) scored a surprising 1524-1462 upset over Tsukasa Hiiragi in Tehran and Nagi Sanzen'in pulled an upset of her own by defeated Saber in a 1517-1499 Bangkok thriller.
Nanoha Takamachi busted Evangeline McDowell 1665-1074 in Bogota, Rika Furude chalked up a 1508-1386 decision over Maria in Santiago, Kyou Fujibayashi had an easy 1668-826 win over Makoto Sawatari in Kinshasa, Toronto saw Mai Kawasumi tally a 1500-1080 victory over Sakura Kinomoto in Toronto and Index Prohibitorum scored a thrilling 1260-1253 victory in Algiers.
Wrapping up the day's action...Yuki Nagato was rarely challenged by Aya Shameimaru in a 1848-788 mismatch in Milan, Mikuru Asahina confirmed a SOS Brigade sweep with a 1574-1487 defeat of Kotomi Ichinose in Sydney, Santo Domingo witnessed tomoyo Sakagami prevail over Taiga Aisaka 1680-1421 in Santo Domingo and Alice Carroll escaped Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1316-1233 in Katowice.
Despite Carroll's victory, she is eliminated from the tournament, along with Vita and Nagi.
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NOTE: I will not be able to make any more ISML updates until July 5.
June 30, 2009
As the first half of the year passes, four match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald stage pass.
And Suigintou stays at the top of the table, while Haruhi remains unbeaten yet again.
Suigintou defeated Hanyuu furude 1889-1192 in New York City, while Suzumiya routed Yuuhi Katagiri in Mexico City to keep her clean sheet.
Meanwhile, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown had no problems brushing off Remilia Scarlet 1787-982 in Madrid. Scarlet is now eliminated from returning to the competition automatically next season.
In other action, Kagami Hiiragi defeated Amu Hinamori 1650-1032 in Tokyo, Ami Kawashima took out Tamaki Kawazoe 1670-1112 in Mumbai, Sao Paulo saw Mei Sunohara prevail over Hayate Yagami 1631-1264, Mikoto Misaka crushed Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1658-932 in Shanghai and Vita cruised past Nagi 1439-1034 in Lagos.
Horo gobbled up Sayuri Kurata 1717-1144 in Los Angeles (where Anime Expo 2009 will commence on Thursday through Sunday this week), Rena Ryuuguu whipped past Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1536-1355 in Buenos Aires, Nagisa Furukawa ran over Ayu tsukimiya 1737-1115 in Seoul and Shana burned past Minori Kushieda 2105-1011 in Karachi.
Dhaka witnessed Konata Izumi take down Fuuko Ibuki 1403-1246, Chii prevailed over Shiki Ryogi 1504-1160 in Manila, Cairo witnessed c.C. level Kirino Chiba 1823-995, Rin Tosaka wiped out Akari Mizunashi 1972-862 in Jakarta and Suiseiseki tore down Nayuki Minase 1807-1121 in Paris.
Shinku confirmed a Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls sweep with a 1810-1083 victory over Anya Earlstreim 1810-1083 in Istanbul, Illyasviel von Einzbern defeated Misuzu Kamio 1512-1358 in London, Lima witnessed Hinagikyu Katsura slice and dice Patchouli Knowledge 1994-830, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) scored a surprising 1524-1462 upset over Tsukasa Hiiragi in Tehran and Nagi Sanzen'in pulled an upset of her own by defeated Saber in a 1517-1499 Bangkok thriller.
Nanoha Takamachi busted Evangeline McDowell 1665-1074 in Bogota, Rika Furude chalked up a 1508-1386 decision over Maria in Santiago, Kyou Fujibayashi had an easy 1668-826 win over Makoto Sawatari in Kinshasa, Toronto saw Mai Kawasumi tally a 1500-1080 victory over Sakura Kinomoto in Toronto and Index Prohibitorum scored a thrilling 1260-1253 victory in Algiers.
Wrapping up the day's action...Yuki Nagato was rarely challenged by Aya Shameimaru in a 1848-788 mismatch in Milan, Mikuru Asahina confirmed a SOS Brigade sweep with a 1574-1487 defeat of Kotomi Ichinose in Sydney, Santo Domingo witnessed tomoyo Sakagami prevail over Taiga Aisaka 1680-1421 in Santo Domingo and Alice Carroll escaped Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1316-1233 in Katowice.
Despite Carroll's victory, she is eliminated from the tournament, along with Vita and Nagi.
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NOTE: I will not be able to make any more ISML updates until July 5.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 4
ARENA 01: Hinamori Amu [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 02: Katagiri Yūhi [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 03: Kawazoe Tamaki [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 04: [Sunohara Mei] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 05: [Suigintou] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 06: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 07: [Vita] Nagi
ARENA 08: [Holo] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: Louise Vallière [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 10: [Furukawa Nagisa] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: Kushieda Minori [Shana]
ARENA 12: Ibuki Fūko [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 13: Ryōgi Shiki [Chii]
ARENA 14: [C.C.] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 15: Mizunashi Akari [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 16: Minase Nayuki [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 17: [Shinku] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 18: [Misaka Shiori] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 19: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 20: Patchouli Knowledge [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 21: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 22: Sanzen'in Nagi [Saber]
ARENA 23: Evangeline McDowell [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 24: [Furude Rika] Maria
ARENA 25: Sawatari Makoto [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 26: [Kawasumi Mai] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 27: Hakurei Reimu [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 28: [Nagato Yuki] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 29: [Fate Testarossa] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 30: [Asahina Mikuru] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 31: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Aisaka Taiga
ARENA 32: [Alice Carroll] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 02: Katagiri Yūhi [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 03: Kawazoe Tamaki [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 04: [Sunohara Mei] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 05: [Suigintou] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 06: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 07: [Vita] Nagi
ARENA 08: [Holo] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: Louise Vallière [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 10: [Furukawa Nagisa] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: Kushieda Minori [Shana]
ARENA 12: Ibuki Fūko [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 13: Ryōgi Shiki [Chii]
ARENA 14: [C.C.] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 15: Mizunashi Akari [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 16: Minase Nayuki [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 17: [Shinku] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 18: [Misaka Shiori] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 19: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 20: Patchouli Knowledge [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 21: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 22: Sanzen'in Nagi [Saber]
ARENA 23: Evangeline McDowell [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 24: [Furude Rika] Maria
ARENA 25: Sawatari Makoto [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 26: [Kawasumi Mai] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 27: Hakurei Reimu [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 28: [Nagato Yuki] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 29: [Fate Testarossa] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 30: [Asahina Mikuru] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 31: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Aisaka Taiga
ARENA 32: [Alice Carroll] Kōzuki Kallen
ISML 2009: Suigintou takes the lead in Emerald phase, Haruhi trounces Nanoha
ISML 2009: Suigintou takes the lead in Emerald phase, Haruhi trounces Nanoha
June 27, 2009
As the world mourned the loss of Michael Jackson, the International Saimoe League dedicated this round to his passing. Each candidate expressed her condolences and fondest wishes to the family and survivors and fans of the King of Pop.
And then it was back to business.
After three days of fighting in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald necklace phase, Suigintou took the lead with a 1553-1455 victory over Hinagiku Katsura in Seoul.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown defeated Rena Ryuuguu 1681-1122 in Sydney, but her partner-in-crime Nanoha Takamachi wasn't so lucky.
She lost 1316-1700 to Haruhi Suzumiya in Istanbul. Suzumiya not remains undefeated through 39 match days.
The Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls also had another solid outing. Shinku shaded Aya Shameimaru 1776-635 in Bangkok while Suiseiseki prevailed over Nagi Sanzen'in 1460-1252 in Santiago.
The SOS Brigade had another successful day. Yuki Nagato defeated Sakura Kinomoto 1523-1102 in Bogota while Mikuru Asahina trounced Chii 1833-1056 in Lima.
Also claiming a sweep were the Fate/Stay Night girls. Saber slashed past Reimu Hakurei 1720-1044 in Moscow, Rin Tosaka rolled past Tsukasa Hiiragi 1667-1294 in Lagos and Illyasviel von Einzbern flattened Remilia Scarlet 1656-963 in Shanghai.
In other action...Mei Sunohara chalked up a 1440-1282 win over Ayu Tsukimiya in Tokyo, Nagisa Furukawa scored a thrilling 1379-1356 victory in Mexico City, Misuzu Kamio routed Akari Mizunashi 1594-1002 in Mumbai, Sayuri Kurata defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1398-1230 in Sao Paolo and Index L. Prohibitorum defeated Patchouli Knowledge 1427-1028 in Neew York City.
Alice Carroll ran down Kirino Chiba 1178-898 in Los Angeles, Kyou Fujibayashi shook off Rika Furude 1512-1175 in Buenos Aires, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) chalked up a comprehensive 1561-871 drubbing of Tamaki Kawazoe in Karachi and Hayate Yagami prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1408-1183 in Dhaka.
Maria blew apart Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1914-790 in Manila, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Mikoto Misaka 1446-1201 in Cairo, Jakarta witnessed Fuuko Ibuki take down Nagi 1767-993 in Paris, Nayuki Minase defeated Anya Earlstreim 1463-1000 in London and Mai Kawasumi was all business in a 1634-1031 dissection of Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Tehran.
Tomoyo Sakagami sent Konata Izumi sky-high 1570-1016 in Kinshasa, Evangeline McDowell defeated Marisa Kirisame 1243-1066 in Toronto, Shana torched Horo 1651-1320 in Algiers, and Kagami Hiiragi estomped C.C. 1626-1317 in Milan.
Wrapping up the day's action, Ami Kawashima prevailed over Minori Kushieda 1337-1135 in Madrid (after the contest, Kawashima was said to have labeled the victory as a "leet-result =D "), Taiga Aisaka roared pase Shiori Misaka 1764-1048 in Santo Domingo and in the closest race of the day, Amu Hinamori won a thrilling 1225-1223 pillow fight against Shiki Ryogi in Katowice.
After the day's results, 14 contestants remain in contention for the necklace, while Sawatari, Kozuki, Ryogi, Vita, Nagi and Caroll are eliminated from the tournament. Scarlet could also be eliminated by the next match day if her slump continues.
June 27, 2009
As the world mourned the loss of Michael Jackson, the International Saimoe League dedicated this round to his passing. Each candidate expressed her condolences and fondest wishes to the family and survivors and fans of the King of Pop.
And then it was back to business.
After three days of fighting in the 2009 International Saimoe League Emerald necklace phase, Suigintou took the lead with a 1553-1455 victory over Hinagiku Katsura in Seoul.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown defeated Rena Ryuuguu 1681-1122 in Sydney, but her partner-in-crime Nanoha Takamachi wasn't so lucky.
She lost 1316-1700 to Haruhi Suzumiya in Istanbul. Suzumiya not remains undefeated through 39 match days.
The Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls also had another solid outing. Shinku shaded Aya Shameimaru 1776-635 in Bangkok while Suiseiseki prevailed over Nagi Sanzen'in 1460-1252 in Santiago.
The SOS Brigade had another successful day. Yuki Nagato defeated Sakura Kinomoto 1523-1102 in Bogota while Mikuru Asahina trounced Chii 1833-1056 in Lima.
Also claiming a sweep were the Fate/Stay Night girls. Saber slashed past Reimu Hakurei 1720-1044 in Moscow, Rin Tosaka rolled past Tsukasa Hiiragi 1667-1294 in Lagos and Illyasviel von Einzbern flattened Remilia Scarlet 1656-963 in Shanghai.
In other action...Mei Sunohara chalked up a 1440-1282 win over Ayu Tsukimiya in Tokyo, Nagisa Furukawa scored a thrilling 1379-1356 victory in Mexico City, Misuzu Kamio routed Akari Mizunashi 1594-1002 in Mumbai, Sayuri Kurata defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1398-1230 in Sao Paolo and Index L. Prohibitorum defeated Patchouli Knowledge 1427-1028 in Neew York City.
Alice Carroll ran down Kirino Chiba 1178-898 in Los Angeles, Kyou Fujibayashi shook off Rika Furude 1512-1175 in Buenos Aires, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) chalked up a comprehensive 1561-871 drubbing of Tamaki Kawazoe in Karachi and Hayate Yagami prevailed over Makoto Sawatari 1408-1183 in Dhaka.
Maria blew apart Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1914-790 in Manila, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere defeated Mikoto Misaka 1446-1201 in Cairo, Jakarta witnessed Fuuko Ibuki take down Nagi 1767-993 in Paris, Nayuki Minase defeated Anya Earlstreim 1463-1000 in London and Mai Kawasumi was all business in a 1634-1031 dissection of Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Tehran.
Tomoyo Sakagami sent Konata Izumi sky-high 1570-1016 in Kinshasa, Evangeline McDowell defeated Marisa Kirisame 1243-1066 in Toronto, Shana torched Horo 1651-1320 in Algiers, and Kagami Hiiragi estomped C.C. 1626-1317 in Milan.
Wrapping up the day's action, Ami Kawashima prevailed over Minori Kushieda 1337-1135 in Madrid (after the contest, Kawashima was said to have labeled the victory as a "leet-result =D "), Taiga Aisaka roared pase Shiori Misaka 1764-1048 in Santo Domingo and in the closest race of the day, Amu Hinamori won a thrilling 1225-1223 pillow fight against Shiki Ryogi in Katowice.
After the day's results, 14 contestants remain in contention for the necklace, while Sawatari, Kozuki, Ryogi, Vita, Nagi and Caroll are eliminated from the tournament. Scarlet could also be eliminated by the next match day if her slump continues.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Emerald Match Day 3
ARENA 01: Sunohara Mei [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 02: [Furukawa Nagisa] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 03: Mizunashi Akari [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 04: Katagiri Yūhi [Kurata Sayuri]
ARENA 05: Patchouli Knowledge [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 06: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 07: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 08: [Alice Carroll] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 09: Furude Rika [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 10: [Suigintou] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 11: Kawazoe Tamaki [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 12: Sawatari Makoto [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 13: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Maria]
ARENA 14: [Louise Vallière] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 15: Vita [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 16: [Ibuki Fūko] Nagi
ARENA 17: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Takamachi Nanoha
ARENA 18: Hakurei Reimu [Saber]
ARENA 19: [Minase Nayuki] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 20: [Asahina Mikuru] Chii
ARENA 21: [Kawasumi Mai] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 22: [Shinku] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 23: [Nagato Yuki] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 24: Sanzen'in Nagi [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 25: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Izumi Konata
ARENA 26: [Evangeline McDowell] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 27: Holo [Shana]
ARENA 28: C.C. [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 29: Kushieda Minori [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 30: [Fate Testarossa] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 31: Misaka Shiori [Aisaka Taiga]
ARENA 32: [Ryōgi Shiki] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 02: [Furukawa Nagisa] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 03: Mizunashi Akari [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 04: Katagiri Yūhi [Kurata Sayuri]
ARENA 05: Patchouli Knowledge [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 06: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 07: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 08: [Alice Carroll] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 09: Furude Rika [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 10: [Suigintou] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 11: Kawazoe Tamaki [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 12: Sawatari Makoto [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 13: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Maria]
ARENA 14: [Louise Vallière] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 15: Vita [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 16: [Ibuki Fūko] Nagi
ARENA 17: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Takamachi Nanoha
ARENA 18: Hakurei Reimu [Saber]
ARENA 19: [Minase Nayuki] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 20: [Asahina Mikuru] Chii
ARENA 21: [Kawasumi Mai] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 22: [Shinku] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 23: [Nagato Yuki] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 24: Sanzen'in Nagi [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 25: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Izumi Konata
ARENA 26: [Evangeline McDowell] Kirisame Marisa
ARENA 27: Holo [Shana]
ARENA 28: C.C. [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 29: Kushieda Minori [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 30: [Fate Testarossa] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 31: Misaka Shiori [Aisaka Taiga]
ARENA 32: [Ryōgi Shiki] Hinamori Amu
ISML 2009: The beat goes on as Horo takes command
ISML 2009: The beat goes on as Horo takes command
June 25, 2009
On a day where the King of Pop was silenced, the 2009 International Saimoe League season continued to trundle along, keeping its melody and beat going.
Horo took the lead in the Emerald necklace phase with a 1391-959 victory over Ami Kawashima in New York City in match day 2 of action.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown rolled past Mikoto Misaka 1464-912 in Bogota, while Haruhi Suzumiya kept her unbeaten run going with an easy 1684-963 victory over Sayuri Kurata in Mumbai.
In other action...Ayu Tsukimiya routed Makoto Sawatari 1379-700 in Tokyo, Kyou Fujibayashi had no problems whipping Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1504-660 in Mexico City, Illyasviel von Einzbern edged Rena Ryuuguu 1250-1181 in Sao Paulo, Konata Izumi bounced Shiori Misaka 1253-941 Shanghai and Tomoyo Sakagami scalped Nagi 1725-770 in Lagos.
Maria took down Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1403-921 in Los Angeles, Suigintou slashed Idex L. Prohibitorum to shreds 1686-672 in Seoul, Nagi Sanzen'in chalked up a 1572-860 victory in Karachi, Dhaka witnessed Nayuki MInase shake off Aya Shameimaru 1333-768, and Suiseiseki easily picked apart Reimu Hakurei 1555-749 in Manila.
Kagami Hiiragi burned Alice Carroll 1366-820 in Cairo, Jakarta saw Akari Mizunashi and Remilia Scarlet achieved the first overtime period in the 2009 ISML season with the score tied 989-989, C.C. easily defeated Shiki Ryogi 1505-810 in Paris, and Nanoha Takamachi busted Marisa Kirisame 1440-840 in Istanbul.
Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Mei Sunohara 1359-928 in a Moscow battle of CLANNAD contestants, Shinku defeated Sakura Kinomoto 1298-1024 in London to complete another Rozen Maiden Alice Doll sweep, Mai Kawasumi had no problems against Kirino Chiba in a 1398-756 rout in Tehran, Hinagiku Katsura sent Vita in the atmosphere 1517-848 in Bangkok and Saber Sliced and diced Patchouli Knowledge 1635-702 in Santiago.
Hanyuu Furude prevailed over Fuuko Ibuki 1258-1134 in Kinshasa, Mikuru Asahina stomped Amu Hinamori 1684-797 in Toronto, Yuki Nagato sealed an SOS Brigade sweep with a 1512-777 pasting of Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Algiers, and Shana torched Yuuhi Katagiri 1758-802 in Milan.
Wrapping up the day's action...Taiga Aisaka bounced back to rip apart Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1546-881 in Madrid, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) edged Minori Kushieda 1288-1075 in Sydney, Tsukasa Hiiragi sealed a Lucky Star sweep with a 1451-1022 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Santo Domingo, and Nagisa Furukawa trounced Chii 1537-934 in Katowice.
June 25, 2009
On a day where the King of Pop was silenced, the 2009 International Saimoe League season continued to trundle along, keeping its melody and beat going.
Horo took the lead in the Emerald necklace phase with a 1391-959 victory over Ami Kawashima in New York City in match day 2 of action.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown rolled past Mikoto Misaka 1464-912 in Bogota, while Haruhi Suzumiya kept her unbeaten run going with an easy 1684-963 victory over Sayuri Kurata in Mumbai.
In other action...Ayu Tsukimiya routed Makoto Sawatari 1379-700 in Tokyo, Kyou Fujibayashi had no problems whipping Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1504-660 in Mexico City, Illyasviel von Einzbern edged Rena Ryuuguu 1250-1181 in Sao Paulo, Konata Izumi bounced Shiori Misaka 1253-941 Shanghai and Tomoyo Sakagami scalped Nagi 1725-770 in Lagos.
Maria took down Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1403-921 in Los Angeles, Suigintou slashed Idex L. Prohibitorum to shreds 1686-672 in Seoul, Nagi Sanzen'in chalked up a 1572-860 victory in Karachi, Dhaka witnessed Nayuki MInase shake off Aya Shameimaru 1333-768, and Suiseiseki easily picked apart Reimu Hakurei 1555-749 in Manila.
Kagami Hiiragi burned Alice Carroll 1366-820 in Cairo, Jakarta saw Akari Mizunashi and Remilia Scarlet achieved the first overtime period in the 2009 ISML season with the score tied 989-989, C.C. easily defeated Shiki Ryogi 1505-810 in Paris, and Nanoha Takamachi busted Marisa Kirisame 1440-840 in Istanbul.
Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Mei Sunohara 1359-928 in a Moscow battle of CLANNAD contestants, Shinku defeated Sakura Kinomoto 1298-1024 in London to complete another Rozen Maiden Alice Doll sweep, Mai Kawasumi had no problems against Kirino Chiba in a 1398-756 rout in Tehran, Hinagiku Katsura sent Vita in the atmosphere 1517-848 in Bangkok and Saber Sliced and diced Patchouli Knowledge 1635-702 in Santiago.
Hanyuu Furude prevailed over Fuuko Ibuki 1258-1134 in Kinshasa, Mikuru Asahina stomped Amu Hinamori 1684-797 in Toronto, Yuki Nagato sealed an SOS Brigade sweep with a 1512-777 pasting of Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Algiers, and Shana torched Yuuhi Katagiri 1758-802 in Milan.
Wrapping up the day's action...Taiga Aisaka bounced back to rip apart Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1546-881 in Madrid, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) edged Minori Kushieda 1288-1075 in Sydney, Tsukasa Hiiragi sealed a Lucky Star sweep with a 1451-1022 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Santo Domingo, and Nagisa Furukawa trounced Chii 1537-934 in Katowice.
And this is just heaven.
USA upsets Spain to make Confed Cup football finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AFP) — The United States shocked Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to book a place in the Confederations Cup final and end the European champions record-breaking win streak.
A first half strike from Villarreal's Jozy Altidore and another 16 minutes from time by Fulham's Clint Dempsey did the damage in what will go down as one of the biggest victories in US football history.
They also had a flawless performance by Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard and a commendable defensive display to thank for earning them a shot at the trophy on Sunday against either Brazil or hosts South Africa.
Their only black mark was having Michael Bradley - son of the coach Bob - sent off for a lunging tackle with four minutes left, meaning he will miss the final.
It was a remarkable upset on a freezing night that not only ended Spain's record of 15 consecutive wins but also prevented them from surpassing Brazil's 35-match unbeaten run.
Spain will have to be content with going into the history books level with the South Americans after their first loss since November 15 2006.
After resting several players for their last match against South Africa, they were back at full strength with Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Joan Capdevila and Xabi Alonso returning to action.
The United States welcomed back captain and ex-Fulham player Carlos Bocanegra while Howard returned to goal.
Spain had won all three previous encounters but the United States' miracle run to the last four, qualifying on goals scored after finishing level with Italy on goal difference, showed they could not be understimated.
They had the first chance of the match with Howard forced to turn a dangerous Cesc Fabregas cross-cum-shot over the bar in the third minute.
But the US weren't sitting back and Charlie Davies sent a spectacular bicycle kick flashing just wide then wasted a free header minutes later.
With Dempsey firing a long range drive close soon after it was clear they meant business.
At the other end Fabregas sent a cross in from the left which Fernando Torres volleyed just past the post from six yards.
They combined superbly again shortly after with the Liverpool striker forcing a fine one-handed save from his Merseyside rival Howard.
But in a major shock the US took the lead on 27 minutes when the powerful Altidore muscled past Capdevila and Carles Puyol with Casillas unable to prevent his shot finding the back of the net.
It was only the third goal Spain had conceded in 16 games.
Spain were in trouble but bounced back with a hatful of chances with Torres and Ramos in the thick of it only for heroic defending to deny them time and again.
They went to the break losing 1-0 and in need of something special.
David Villa almost provided it soon after the restart when he let rip from just inside the box but Howard turned it round the post.
Spain had a penalty appeal turned down before Albert Riera tugged a shot just wide as they ramped up the pressure.
They threw all they had at the Americans but Bocanegra and his defensive partners held firm and against the run of play the underdogs scored a second.
LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan sent the ball in from the right and defensive errors by Gerald Pique and Ramos allowed Dempsey to hustle the ball over the line for a famous victory.
Brazil and South Africa play their semi-final on Thursday.
Now this is just garbage...
Killing a head football coach who is a hero in his home town...I'm thinking, death penalty. In fact, the killer should not be able to see the light of day. AT ALL.
Murder-capital murder-written all over it.Iowa football coach fatally shot in high schoolPARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP) — A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school's weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said.
The gunman shot Aplington-Parkersburg High School coach Ed Thomas at about 8 a.m. with about 50 students in the school, including several in the weight room at the time. School was not in session, and no one else was injured in the attack.
Thomas, the 2005 NFL high school football coach of the year, was airlifted to a hospital and died, his family said in a statement. He was 58.
Holly Fokkena, a spokeswoman for Butler County, said an adult male suspect has been taken into custody and was at the Butler County jail. She did not say if the gunman was a student at the school. But school district board secretary Sue Miller said she had heard he was not.
The district's superintendent and a guidance counselor were meeting with students who were in the weight room at the time of the shooting.
"No kids were hurt, we're thankful for that," Superintendent Jon Thompson told KOEL radio. "They did witness this and so we have counselors at the site to talk with the kids."
The school is in Parkersburg, about 80 miles northeast of Des Moines.
Thomas compiled a career record of 292-84 in 37 seasons as a head coach, 34 of them at Aplington-Parkersburg, and was one of the most well-known high school football coaches in Iowa. He was honored as the NFL High School Coach of the Year in 2005, and four of his former players are in the NFL: Green Bay's Aaron Kampman, Jacksonville's Brad Meester, Detroit's Jared DeVries and Denver's Casey Wiegmann.
DeVries, a defensive end with the Lions, walked off the practice field in Allen Park, Mich. toward the end of its morning practice, apparently shaken.
Team officials said DeVries was not immediately available for comment.
Thomas made national headlines last year when he insisted that the high school's football field, named in his honor, be rebuilt as a way to help restore community pride in Parkersburg after it was hit by a powerful tornado in May 2008 that killed six people and destroyed the high school.
"A lot of people know coach Thomas for his success as a football coach, but a lot of people here locally know him as a person, as a dad and grandfather, and that's where our thoughts are right now, with coach Thomas," said Superintendent Thompson.
Gov. Chet Culver, who was once a high school teacher and coach in Des Moines, said he was stunned by the shooting.
"As a former high school football coach, I've always had great admiration and respect for Coach Thomas," Culver said in a statement. "The state and national coaching fraternity has suffered a devastating loss. As we mourn the passing of Coach Thomas, it is my hope we can all continue to learn from his example."
Paul Rhoads, Iowa State's new football coach, said in a statement that Thomas was one of the first people to call him when he accepted the Cyclones job last December. Rhoads said Thomas was an Iowa coaching legend and "the best of people."
"His leadership set an example for us and his legacy will live on in the thousands of people he has touched in and out of the classroom and on and off the field," Rhoads said.
Toby Lorenzen, head coach at Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids in northwest Iowa, said the killing was a shock to people in high school football programs throughout Iowa.
"He was one of the most down to earth, well respected coaches around."
Richard Wulkow, executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, said in a statement that Thomas embodied what a coach should be.
"He will be forever remembered not so much for his many wins on the field, but for the exemplary manner in which he coached kids and led the Aplington-Parkersburg community and school. This was especially true last spring and summer as they rebuilt from a devastating tornado."
In 2005, a Texas high school football coach was shot by an angry parent who walked into the school fieldhouse and fired a single bullet into Gary Joe Kinne's stomach. The gunman's son played on the Canton High School football team with Kinne's son, who was the star quarterback.
Kinne survived. The shooter, Jeff Doyal Robertson, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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