ARENA 01: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 02: [Minase Nayuki] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 03: [Kushieda Minori] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 04: [Sunohara Mei] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 05: [Evangeline McDowell] Nagi
ARENA 06: Alice Carroll [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 07: [Hakurei Reimu] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 08: [Kawazoe Tamaki] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 09: [Suigintou] Suiseiseki
ARENA 10: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Maria]
ARENA 11: [Shinku] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 12: [Louise Vallière] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 13: Patchouli Knowledge [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 14: [Nagato Yuki] Hiiragi Kagami
ARENA 15: Sawatari Makoto [Chii]
ARENA 16: [Ibuki Fūko] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 17: Kurata Sayuri [Kawashima Ami]
ARENA 18: Misaka Shiori [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 19: Katagiri Yūhi [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 20: Suzumiya Haruhi [Shana]
ARENA 21: Furude Rika [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 22: Vita [Saber]
ARENA 23: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 24: Mizunashi Akari [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 25: [Takamachi Nanoha] Izumi Konata
ARENA 26: [Furukawa Nagisa] C.C.
ARENA 27: [Holo] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 28: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 29: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 30: [Fate Testarossa] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 31: [Kawasumi Mai] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 32: Kirisame Marisa [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 2009: Holy smokes, it's a Taiga of an Upset!
ISML 2009: Holy smokes, it's a Taiga of an Upset!
August 7, 2009
There will be a new Ruby necklace holder.
It sent shock waves throughout the International Saimoe League today. In match day 8 of the 2009 Ruby necklace phase, Haruhi Suzumiya's defense of her necklace ended at the hands of Taiga Aisaka.
The upstart from Toradora! scored the biggest victory of her ISML career, a 1558-1533 upset over the leader of the SOS Brigade in the Chilean capital of Santiago.
"Give credit to Taiga, she is as good an opponent as you will see," said Suzumiya after the match. "You can never underestimate a number of these new faces to the ISML. The rest of the opponents she will face will be on their heels."
"My goal here was to make a point that in a competition as intense as this, anyone can beat anyone," a smug Aisaka said at the post-match conference. "We are ready to finish this regular season on the right note."
Hinagiku Katsura rode on the wings of a Hayate the Combat Butler sweep to arrive on the doorstep of her first ISML necklace.
Katsura defeated Shiori Misaka 1890-832 in Seoul, while Maria disposed of Akari Mizunashi 2083-759 in Buenos Aires and Nagi Sanzen'in easily defeated Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1891-807 in Tehran.
A victory over also-unbeated Tomoyo Sakagami will all but end the math. Sakagami had little difficulty in pummeling Index L. Prohibitorum 2056-825 in Tokyo. However, a victory by Tomoyo does not guarantee that she will finish first. She is currently seventh in the overall standings.
Kotomi Ichinose has an easier chance of finishing unbeaten, but she will need to thoroughly overcome Rika Furude.
The baby-faced violin assassin sent Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga flying in a 2000-618 rout in Bangkok. Furude herself defeated Chii 1707-992 in Lagos.
Shana, who consolidates her overall standing as the league leader, torched Ami Kawashima 1954-1175 in London.
While the match between Shana and Haruhi has now become anticlimactic, Haruhi will have an excellent opportunity to knock the fiery-eyed tsuderekko out of contention. At the same time, a victory by Shana could put her in contention to steal the Ruby from Kotomi and Hinagiku.
Yuki Nagato and Suigintou each face long odds at winning the Ruby, but have an excellent shot at going through the phase unbeaten.
Nagato cuised to a 1767-792 victory over Shiki Ryogi in Bogota. The winner of this year's Topaz necklace will look to add to her impressive slate of results when she faces Kagami Hiiragi, who lost to Shinku 1769-1335 in Toronto.
Suigintou herself was too powerful for already-eliminated Anya Earlstreim 1901-960 in Sydney. Her win added to what was an easy Rozen Maiden sweep, as Suiseiseki performed garbage duty against Vita, 1911-838 in New York City.
Furude's victory was part of another sweep: that of the Higurashi girls. Rena Ryuuguu tossed aside Tamaki Kawazoe 1617-813 in Moscow and Hanyuu Furude was rarely troubled by Evangeline A.K. McDowell, prevailing 1623-966 in Karachi.
In a battle of fellow Time Space Administration Bureau members, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown and Bardiche Assault overpowered Hayate Yagami and Reinforce Zwei, blowing them out 1917-623 in Los Angeles.
In other action...C.C. was all business in a 1716-1311 rout of Mei Sunohara, Mikuru Asahina and her beam overpowered Mai Kawasumi's swordsmanship 1962-1102 Rin Tosaka knocked Yuuhi Katagiri's lights out 1877-999 in Sao Paolo, Nagisa Furukawa made her intentions for a late-season push clear with a 1882-796 drubbing of Alice Carroll in Shanghai and Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere got past Ayu Tsukimiya 1539-1367 in Dhaka.
A genuine Thrilla in Manila saw Amu Hinamori claim victory over Makoto Sawatari 1111-1078, Kyou Fujibayashi prevailed over Illyasviel von Einzbern 1483-1313 in Cairo, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) crushed Sayuri Kurata 1824-1016 in Jakarta, Paris witnessed a Patchouli Knowledge win a rare battle-a 1206-764 thumping of Aya Shameimaru, Nayuki Minase cruised past Kirino Chiba 1514-825 in Istanbul and Fuuko Ibuko left Saber seeing stars in a 1705-1345 beatdown in Lima.
Wrapping up action...Konata Izumi lynched Marisa Kirisame 1554-1160 in Kinshasa, Nanoha Takamachi busted Nagi 1779-835 in Algiers, Horo chomped up Misuzu Kamio 1828-1076 in Milan, Minori Kushieda tore down Remilia Scarlet 1593-892, Tsukasa Hiiragi shredded Mikoto Misaka 1762-1004 in Santo Domingo, and Katowice saw Sakura Kinomoto outwit Reimu Hakurei in a battle of clow cards and ofuda 1475-1280.
August 7, 2009
There will be a new Ruby necklace holder.
It sent shock waves throughout the International Saimoe League today. In match day 8 of the 2009 Ruby necklace phase, Haruhi Suzumiya's defense of her necklace ended at the hands of Taiga Aisaka.
The upstart from Toradora! scored the biggest victory of her ISML career, a 1558-1533 upset over the leader of the SOS Brigade in the Chilean capital of Santiago.
"Give credit to Taiga, she is as good an opponent as you will see," said Suzumiya after the match. "You can never underestimate a number of these new faces to the ISML. The rest of the opponents she will face will be on their heels."
"My goal here was to make a point that in a competition as intense as this, anyone can beat anyone," a smug Aisaka said at the post-match conference. "We are ready to finish this regular season on the right note."
Hinagiku Katsura rode on the wings of a Hayate the Combat Butler sweep to arrive on the doorstep of her first ISML necklace.
Katsura defeated Shiori Misaka 1890-832 in Seoul, while Maria disposed of Akari Mizunashi 2083-759 in Buenos Aires and Nagi Sanzen'in easily defeated Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1891-807 in Tehran.
A victory over also-unbeated Tomoyo Sakagami will all but end the math. Sakagami had little difficulty in pummeling Index L. Prohibitorum 2056-825 in Tokyo. However, a victory by Tomoyo does not guarantee that she will finish first. She is currently seventh in the overall standings.
Kotomi Ichinose has an easier chance of finishing unbeaten, but she will need to thoroughly overcome Rika Furude.
The baby-faced violin assassin sent Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga flying in a 2000-618 rout in Bangkok. Furude herself defeated Chii 1707-992 in Lagos.
Shana, who consolidates her overall standing as the league leader, torched Ami Kawashima 1954-1175 in London.
While the match between Shana and Haruhi has now become anticlimactic, Haruhi will have an excellent opportunity to knock the fiery-eyed tsuderekko out of contention. At the same time, a victory by Shana could put her in contention to steal the Ruby from Kotomi and Hinagiku.
Yuki Nagato and Suigintou each face long odds at winning the Ruby, but have an excellent shot at going through the phase unbeaten.
Nagato cuised to a 1767-792 victory over Shiki Ryogi in Bogota. The winner of this year's Topaz necklace will look to add to her impressive slate of results when she faces Kagami Hiiragi, who lost to Shinku 1769-1335 in Toronto.
Suigintou herself was too powerful for already-eliminated Anya Earlstreim 1901-960 in Sydney. Her win added to what was an easy Rozen Maiden sweep, as Suiseiseki performed garbage duty against Vita, 1911-838 in New York City.
Furude's victory was part of another sweep: that of the Higurashi girls. Rena Ryuuguu tossed aside Tamaki Kawazoe 1617-813 in Moscow and Hanyuu Furude was rarely troubled by Evangeline A.K. McDowell, prevailing 1623-966 in Karachi.
In a battle of fellow Time Space Administration Bureau members, defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown and Bardiche Assault overpowered Hayate Yagami and Reinforce Zwei, blowing them out 1917-623 in Los Angeles.
In other action...C.C. was all business in a 1716-1311 rout of Mei Sunohara, Mikuru Asahina and her beam overpowered Mai Kawasumi's swordsmanship 1962-1102 Rin Tosaka knocked Yuuhi Katagiri's lights out 1877-999 in Sao Paolo, Nagisa Furukawa made her intentions for a late-season push clear with a 1882-796 drubbing of Alice Carroll in Shanghai and Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere got past Ayu Tsukimiya 1539-1367 in Dhaka.
A genuine Thrilla in Manila saw Amu Hinamori claim victory over Makoto Sawatari 1111-1078, Kyou Fujibayashi prevailed over Illyasviel von Einzbern 1483-1313 in Cairo, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) crushed Sayuri Kurata 1824-1016 in Jakarta, Paris witnessed a Patchouli Knowledge win a rare battle-a 1206-764 thumping of Aya Shameimaru, Nayuki Minase cruised past Kirino Chiba 1514-825 in Istanbul and Fuuko Ibuko left Saber seeing stars in a 1705-1345 beatdown in Lima.
Wrapping up action...Konata Izumi lynched Marisa Kirisame 1554-1160 in Kinshasa, Nanoha Takamachi busted Nagi 1779-835 in Algiers, Horo chomped up Misuzu Kamio 1828-1076 in Milan, Minori Kushieda tore down Remilia Scarlet 1593-892, Tsukasa Hiiragi shredded Mikoto Misaka 1762-1004 in Santo Domingo, and Katowice saw Sakura Kinomoto outwit Reimu Hakurei in a battle of clow cards and ofuda 1475-1280.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 8
ARENA 01: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 02: [Sunohara Mei] C.C.
ARENA 03: Kawasumi Mai [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 04: Katagiri Yūhi [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 05: Vita [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 06: [Furukawa Nagisa] Alice Carroll
ARENA 07: [Furude Rika] Chii
ARENA 08: [Fate Testarossa] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 09: Mizunashi Akari [Maria]
ARENA 10: Misaka Shiori [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 11: Evangeline McDowell [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 12: Louise Vallière [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 13: [Sawatari Makoto] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 14: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 15: Kurata Sayuri [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 16: [Patchouli Knowledge] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 17: [Minase Nayuki] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 18: Kawazoe Tamaki [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 19: [Shana] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 20: [Ibuki Fūko] Saber
ARENA 21: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 22: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 23: [Nagato Yuki] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 24: Aisaka Taiga [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 25: Kirisame Marisa [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 26: Shinku [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 27: [Takamachi Nanoha] Nagi
ARENA 28: [Holo] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 29: [Kushieda Minori] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 30: [Suigintou] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 31: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 32: Hakurei Reimu [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 02: [Sunohara Mei] C.C.
ARENA 03: Kawasumi Mai [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 04: Katagiri Yūhi [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 05: Vita [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 06: [Furukawa Nagisa] Alice Carroll
ARENA 07: [Furude Rika] Chii
ARENA 08: [Fate Testarossa] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 09: Mizunashi Akari [Maria]
ARENA 10: Misaka Shiori [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 11: Evangeline McDowell [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 12: Louise Vallière [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 13: [Sawatari Makoto] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 14: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 15: Kurata Sayuri [Konjiki no Yami]
ARENA 16: [Patchouli Knowledge] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 17: [Minase Nayuki] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 18: Kawazoe Tamaki [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 19: [Shana] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 20: [Ibuki Fūko] Saber
ARENA 21: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 22: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 23: [Nagato Yuki] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 24: Aisaka Taiga [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 25: Kirisame Marisa [Izumi Konata]
ARENA 26: Shinku [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 27: [Takamachi Nanoha] Nagi
ARENA 28: [Holo] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 29: [Kushieda Minori] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 30: [Suigintou] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 31: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 32: Hakurei Reimu [Kinomoto Sakura]
The Aquino Legacy Is Peaceful Regime Change
By PAUL WOLFOWITZ
Corazon Aquino, who died of cancer Saturday at the age of 76, will be remembered as the surprisingly tough “housewife” who forced a dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, to leave office after his attempt to steal an election. But she also deserves to be remembered as the leader of the first “People Power” revolution. Her success strengthened U.S. confidence in what was then a new policy of promoting peaceful democratic change, a policy that remains relevant today.
Marcos ruled the Philippines for 21 years, nine of them under martial law. Initially hailed as a reformer, his regime became progressively more tyrannical, corrupt and incompetent, particularly as his health deteriorated and he became dependent on his wife and on the cronies he promoted solely based on loyalty.
Some U.S. officials in the mid-1980s defended Marcos on the grounds that “there’s no real alternative” (though not, as often claimed, because “at least he’s our son of a bitch”). Embassy officials said that the Philippine opposition was weak and expected the U.S. government to do their work for them. But that ignored the fact that continued U.S. support for Marcos was itself discouraging opposition.
Marcos himself was happy to encourage the belief that U.S. support made opposition to him futile. At the same time, he actively eliminated viable alternatives, refusing to name a vice president and jailing or exiling his democratic opponents—most prominently Mrs. Aquino’s husband, Benigno.
Everything changed on Aug. 21, 1983, with the murder in broad daylight of Benigno Aquino as he emerged from the aircraft that had returned him from exile in the U.S. That event transformed Corazon Aquino into the leader of an opposition movement that eventually forced Marcos from power. And it reinforced a change in U.S. policy that would have far-reaching consequences in places as far removed as Chile and South Korea.
The U.S. began to press Marcos for political, economic and military reform. The Reagan administration debated whether this pressure might lead to something worse, as in Iran and Nicaragua during the previous administration. But in the end, the conclusion was that it would be more dangerous if Marcos continued on his current course, which was playing into the hands of a brutal insurgency. As a result, U.S. pressure for reform became stronger and increasingly public over the course of the next two years. Finally, in November 1985, Marcos announced on American television that he was calling a snap election for the following February, hoping to gain a popular mandate that would enable him to deflect U.S. pressure.
Marcos calculated that the deeply divided opposition would split its vote among two or more candidates, permitting him to claim a relatively clean victory. He could not foresee that Mrs. Aquino, dismissed by critics as “just a plain housewife,” would manage to unite the opposition around a single ticket, forcing her main opponent to sign on as her running mate. As a consequence, Marcos had to resort to massive fraud to steal the election. When he moved to arrest some of his own associates on suspicion of disloyalty, more than a million people gathered to block the arrests, displaying the yellow ribbons that had come to symbolize Benigno Aquino and his widow.
The White House warned Marcos against “attempts to prolong the life of the present regime by violence.” Meanwhile, President Reagan’s friend and personal envoy, Sen. Paul Laxalt, reinforced the message in a direct phone call, telling Marcos that it was “time to cut, and cut cleanly.” In the end, Marcos refrained from using violence to break up the demonstrations and instead boarded a U.S. Air Force plane on Feb. 25, 1986, and headed to exile in Hawaii.
While U.S. influence was significant in bringing about this remarkable peaceful transition, the courage of the Philippine people and Corazon Aquino’s leadership were the real impetus. The U.S. helped, not by forcing or imposing an outcome, but by withholding support for Marcos, thus empowering Philippine democrats.
Success in the Philippines encouraged the Reagan administration to continue pressing for democratic reform elsewhere, not only with hostile regimes like the Soviet Union but with “friendly” authoritarians as well. The experience gave the administration confidence that political change did not have to end in violence and disaster. The peaceful democratic transition in the Philippines in 1986 was soon followed by the administration’s decision the following year to persuade President Chun Du-hwan of South Korea to step down and allow direct elections. And it affected U.S. policy in places far beyond East Asia.
The years following the triumph of People Power witnessed a series of remarkable peaceful transitions, in places as diverse as the Soviet Union and Chile, Romania and South Korea, Taiwan and South Africa. The trend continues today despite the resistance of authoritarian rulers (witness Iran’s “Green Revolution”) and some regression on the part of democracies. While these results always depend principally on the people of the individual countries, some credit goes to Corazon Aquino for showing the way and for encouraging a U.S. policy of support for democratic reform. One hopes that U.S. policy continues in this vein and has not returned to a “realist” approach that minimizes the importance of peaceful democratic reform.
President Aquino’s record in office was less distinguished than her record as leader of the opposition. The country today is still a long way from the success that could be expected of a population that is so energetic, hard working and generally well educated. Some people have even become nostalgic for what they now remember as the strong leadership of Ferdinand Marcos.
What they forget is how far Marcos had departed from the promise of his early years in office, and how rapidly he was taking the Philippines down a dangerous path. One of the most notable aspects of the Aquino transition was the spirit of reconciliation that she brought to her office. Despite her personal suffering and mistreatment at the hands of the Marcos regime, she was not vengeful. Nor did she dwell on resentment of past U.S. support for her antagonist. As one of the first senior U.S. officials to meet with Mrs. Aquino, during a visit to Manila in January 1985, I was surprised to encounter no recriminations, only a warm welcome for the new U.S. policy. It was left to Marcos’s spokesman to criticize this meeting with an opposition leader as “interfering in Philippine internal affairs.” That’s what tyrants will always say.
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Mr. Wolfowitz, a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, was assistant secretary of state for East Asian affairs from 1982-86 and more recently served as U.S. deputy secretary of defense and president of the World Bank.
Corazon Aquino, who died of cancer Saturday at the age of 76, will be remembered as the surprisingly tough “housewife” who forced a dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, to leave office after his attempt to steal an election. But she also deserves to be remembered as the leader of the first “People Power” revolution. Her success strengthened U.S. confidence in what was then a new policy of promoting peaceful democratic change, a policy that remains relevant today.
Marcos ruled the Philippines for 21 years, nine of them under martial law. Initially hailed as a reformer, his regime became progressively more tyrannical, corrupt and incompetent, particularly as his health deteriorated and he became dependent on his wife and on the cronies he promoted solely based on loyalty.
Some U.S. officials in the mid-1980s defended Marcos on the grounds that “there’s no real alternative” (though not, as often claimed, because “at least he’s our son of a bitch”). Embassy officials said that the Philippine opposition was weak and expected the U.S. government to do their work for them. But that ignored the fact that continued U.S. support for Marcos was itself discouraging opposition.
Marcos himself was happy to encourage the belief that U.S. support made opposition to him futile. At the same time, he actively eliminated viable alternatives, refusing to name a vice president and jailing or exiling his democratic opponents—most prominently Mrs. Aquino’s husband, Benigno.
Everything changed on Aug. 21, 1983, with the murder in broad daylight of Benigno Aquino as he emerged from the aircraft that had returned him from exile in the U.S. That event transformed Corazon Aquino into the leader of an opposition movement that eventually forced Marcos from power. And it reinforced a change in U.S. policy that would have far-reaching consequences in places as far removed as Chile and South Korea.
The U.S. began to press Marcos for political, economic and military reform. The Reagan administration debated whether this pressure might lead to something worse, as in Iran and Nicaragua during the previous administration. But in the end, the conclusion was that it would be more dangerous if Marcos continued on his current course, which was playing into the hands of a brutal insurgency. As a result, U.S. pressure for reform became stronger and increasingly public over the course of the next two years. Finally, in November 1985, Marcos announced on American television that he was calling a snap election for the following February, hoping to gain a popular mandate that would enable him to deflect U.S. pressure.
Marcos calculated that the deeply divided opposition would split its vote among two or more candidates, permitting him to claim a relatively clean victory. He could not foresee that Mrs. Aquino, dismissed by critics as “just a plain housewife,” would manage to unite the opposition around a single ticket, forcing her main opponent to sign on as her running mate. As a consequence, Marcos had to resort to massive fraud to steal the election. When he moved to arrest some of his own associates on suspicion of disloyalty, more than a million people gathered to block the arrests, displaying the yellow ribbons that had come to symbolize Benigno Aquino and his widow.
The White House warned Marcos against “attempts to prolong the life of the present regime by violence.” Meanwhile, President Reagan’s friend and personal envoy, Sen. Paul Laxalt, reinforced the message in a direct phone call, telling Marcos that it was “time to cut, and cut cleanly.” In the end, Marcos refrained from using violence to break up the demonstrations and instead boarded a U.S. Air Force plane on Feb. 25, 1986, and headed to exile in Hawaii.
While U.S. influence was significant in bringing about this remarkable peaceful transition, the courage of the Philippine people and Corazon Aquino’s leadership were the real impetus. The U.S. helped, not by forcing or imposing an outcome, but by withholding support for Marcos, thus empowering Philippine democrats.
Success in the Philippines encouraged the Reagan administration to continue pressing for democratic reform elsewhere, not only with hostile regimes like the Soviet Union but with “friendly” authoritarians as well. The experience gave the administration confidence that political change did not have to end in violence and disaster. The peaceful democratic transition in the Philippines in 1986 was soon followed by the administration’s decision the following year to persuade President Chun Du-hwan of South Korea to step down and allow direct elections. And it affected U.S. policy in places far beyond East Asia.
The years following the triumph of People Power witnessed a series of remarkable peaceful transitions, in places as diverse as the Soviet Union and Chile, Romania and South Korea, Taiwan and South Africa. The trend continues today despite the resistance of authoritarian rulers (witness Iran’s “Green Revolution”) and some regression on the part of democracies. While these results always depend principally on the people of the individual countries, some credit goes to Corazon Aquino for showing the way and for encouraging a U.S. policy of support for democratic reform. One hopes that U.S. policy continues in this vein and has not returned to a “realist” approach that minimizes the importance of peaceful democratic reform.
President Aquino’s record in office was less distinguished than her record as leader of the opposition. The country today is still a long way from the success that could be expected of a population that is so energetic, hard working and generally well educated. Some people have even become nostalgic for what they now remember as the strong leadership of Ferdinand Marcos.
What they forget is how far Marcos had departed from the promise of his early years in office, and how rapidly he was taking the Philippines down a dangerous path. One of the most notable aspects of the Aquino transition was the spirit of reconciliation that she brought to her office. Despite her personal suffering and mistreatment at the hands of the Marcos regime, she was not vengeful. Nor did she dwell on resentment of past U.S. support for her antagonist. As one of the first senior U.S. officials to meet with Mrs. Aquino, during a visit to Manila in January 1985, I was surprised to encounter no recriminations, only a warm welcome for the new U.S. policy. It was left to Marcos’s spokesman to criticize this meeting with an opposition leader as “interfering in Philippine internal affairs.” That’s what tyrants will always say.
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Mr. Wolfowitz, a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, was assistant secretary of state for East Asian affairs from 1982-86 and more recently served as U.S. deputy secretary of defense and president of the World Bank.
ISML 2009: Kotomi Ichinose...the next Lady in Red?
ISML 2009: Kotomi Ichinose...the next Lady in Red?
August 5, 2009
Her hair may be a deep, rich indigo, but Kotomi Ichinose is two big victories away from taking on a new nickname: "The Lady in Red."
As in Ruby Red.
In Match Day 7 of the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase, she was all business against Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere in Tehran, winning 1645-1271 to stay atop the standings.
Hinagiku Katsura, Yuki Nagato and Shana also scored big victories to keep the pressure on the bookworm known for using a violin as a weapon of aural destruction.
Katsura had no problems defeating Evangeline A.K. McDowell, winning 1848-750 in Dhaka, Nagato scored a critical 1512-1407 decision over fellow SOS Brigade member Mikuru Asahina in Milan and Shana got the job done in a 1863-1200 torching of Konjiki no Yami in Moscow.
Others in the chase kept their clean sheets this phase. Haruhi Suzumiya rolled past Ami Kawashima 1834-1213 in Lagos, Horo chomped up Remilia Scarlet 1882-837, Suigintou pasted Aya Shameimaru asunder 2027-587 in Cairo and Tomoyo Sakagami ripped apart Saber 1843-1160 in Algiers.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown bounced back with a 1705-1096 victory over Ayu Tsukimiya in Madrid.
The Hayate the Combat Butler girls were big winners today, earning the only series sweep. Maria prevailed over Tsukasa Hiiragi 1628-1324 in Lima and Nagi Sanzen'in scored a businesslike 1931-631 victory over Kirino Chiba in Los Angeles.
In other action...Shinku tore apart Shiki Ryogi 1794-885 in Tokyo, Rika Furude whipped past Ami HInamori 1702-907 in Mexico City, Marisa Kirisame scored a 1101-1072 thriller over Nagi in Mumbai, Vita edged Anya Earlstreim 1199-1169 in New York, Mei Sunohara was too good for Alice Carroll in a 1762-758 mule-kicking in Buenos Aires and C.C. punished Makoto Sawatari 1761-888 in Seoul.
Karachi saw Taiga Aisaka move one step close towards qualification for the Tiara phase with a 1566-1238 victory over Konata Izumi, Nagisa Furukawa bombed Mai Kawasumi silly in a 1623-1129 win in Manila, Shiori Misaka escaped with a 1138-1084 nail-bite over Index L. Prohibitorum, Misuzu Kamio defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1327-1073 in Paris, Mikoto Misaka scored a 1198-881 victory over Tamaki Kawazoe in Istanbul and Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga winless streak continued with a 1704-632 whipping by Chii in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...Nanoha Takamachi busted Hanyuu Furude 1437-1340 in Bogota, Rin Tosaka lynched Sayuri Kurata 1738-1087 in Santiago, Illyasviel von Einzbern got the job done in a 1460-1248 victory over Hayate Yagami in Kinshasa, Kagami Hiiragi stomped Nayuki Minase 1530-1175 in Toronto, Sakura Kinomoto cruised to a 1641-732 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Sydney, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Akari Mizunashi in a 1764 victory in Santo Domingo and Minori Kushieda scored an impressive 1452-1298 decision over Rena Ryuuguu in Katowice.
August 5, 2009
Her hair may be a deep, rich indigo, but Kotomi Ichinose is two big victories away from taking on a new nickname: "The Lady in Red."
As in Ruby Red.
In Match Day 7 of the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase, she was all business against Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere in Tehran, winning 1645-1271 to stay atop the standings.
Hinagiku Katsura, Yuki Nagato and Shana also scored big victories to keep the pressure on the bookworm known for using a violin as a weapon of aural destruction.
Katsura had no problems defeating Evangeline A.K. McDowell, winning 1848-750 in Dhaka, Nagato scored a critical 1512-1407 decision over fellow SOS Brigade member Mikuru Asahina in Milan and Shana got the job done in a 1863-1200 torching of Konjiki no Yami in Moscow.
Others in the chase kept their clean sheets this phase. Haruhi Suzumiya rolled past Ami Kawashima 1834-1213 in Lagos, Horo chomped up Remilia Scarlet 1882-837, Suigintou pasted Aya Shameimaru asunder 2027-587 in Cairo and Tomoyo Sakagami ripped apart Saber 1843-1160 in Algiers.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown bounced back with a 1705-1096 victory over Ayu Tsukimiya in Madrid.
The Hayate the Combat Butler girls were big winners today, earning the only series sweep. Maria prevailed over Tsukasa Hiiragi 1628-1324 in Lima and Nagi Sanzen'in scored a businesslike 1931-631 victory over Kirino Chiba in Los Angeles.
In other action...Shinku tore apart Shiki Ryogi 1794-885 in Tokyo, Rika Furude whipped past Ami HInamori 1702-907 in Mexico City, Marisa Kirisame scored a 1101-1072 thriller over Nagi in Mumbai, Vita edged Anya Earlstreim 1199-1169 in New York, Mei Sunohara was too good for Alice Carroll in a 1762-758 mule-kicking in Buenos Aires and C.C. punished Makoto Sawatari 1761-888 in Seoul.
Karachi saw Taiga Aisaka move one step close towards qualification for the Tiara phase with a 1566-1238 victory over Konata Izumi, Nagisa Furukawa bombed Mai Kawasumi silly in a 1623-1129 win in Manila, Shiori Misaka escaped with a 1138-1084 nail-bite over Index L. Prohibitorum, Misuzu Kamio defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1327-1073 in Paris, Mikoto Misaka scored a 1198-881 victory over Tamaki Kawazoe in Istanbul and Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga winless streak continued with a 1704-632 whipping by Chii in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...Nanoha Takamachi busted Hanyuu Furude 1437-1340 in Bogota, Rin Tosaka lynched Sayuri Kurata 1738-1087 in Santiago, Illyasviel von Einzbern got the job done in a 1460-1248 victory over Hayate Yagami in Kinshasa, Kagami Hiiragi stomped Nayuki Minase 1530-1175 in Toronto, Sakura Kinomoto cruised to a 1641-732 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Sydney, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Akari Mizunashi in a 1764 victory in Santo Domingo and Minori Kushieda scored an impressive 1452-1298 decision over Rena Ryuuguu in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 7
ARENA 01: [Shinku] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 02: [Furude Rika] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 03: [Kirisame Marisa] Nagi
ARENA 04: [Holo] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 05: Vita [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 06: Ibuki Fūko [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 07: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 08: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 09: [Sunohara Mei] Alice Carroll
ARENA 10: Sawatari Makoto [C.C.]
ARENA 11: [Aisaka Taiga] Izumi Konata
ARENA 12: Evangeline McDowell [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 13: Kawasumi Mai [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 14: [Suigintou] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 15: Misaka Shiori [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 16: [Katagiri Yūhi] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 17: Kawazoe Tamaki [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 18: [Shana] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 19: [Hakurei Reimu] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 20: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Maria]
ARENA 21: Louise Vallière [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 22: [Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu] Chii
ARENA 23: [Takamachi Nanoha] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 24: Kurata Sayuri [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 25: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 26: Minase Nayuki [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 27: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Saber
ARENA 28: [Nagato Yuki] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 29: [Fate Testarossa] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 30: Patchouli Knowledge [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 31: Mizunashi Akari [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 32: [Kushieda Minori] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 02: [Furude Rika] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 03: [Kirisame Marisa] Nagi
ARENA 04: [Holo] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 05: Vita [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 06: Ibuki Fūko [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 07: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Kawashima Ami
ARENA 08: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 09: [Sunohara Mei] Alice Carroll
ARENA 10: Sawatari Makoto [C.C.]
ARENA 11: [Aisaka Taiga] Izumi Konata
ARENA 12: Evangeline McDowell [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 13: Kawasumi Mai [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 14: [Suigintou] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 15: Misaka Shiori [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 16: [Katagiri Yūhi] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 17: Kawazoe Tamaki [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 18: [Shana] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 19: [Hakurei Reimu] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 20: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Maria]
ARENA 21: Louise Vallière [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 22: [Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu] Chii
ARENA 23: [Takamachi Nanoha] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 24: Kurata Sayuri [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 25: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 26: Minase Nayuki [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 27: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Saber
ARENA 28: [Nagato Yuki] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 29: [Fate Testarossa] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 30: Patchouli Knowledge [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 31: Mizunashi Akari [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 32: [Kushieda Minori] Ryūgū Rena
Quick Hits: August 2, 2009
Michael Phelps is BACK. Take that Milorad Cavic, you Serbian piece of shit! You said you wanted payback. Fuhgeddaboutit!
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In spite of his efforts against AC Milan and F.C, Barcelona, I would love to see David Beckham leave the Galaxy. He chose not to start for the first part of the season, and while I frown on the actions the bloke of my friends from the Los Angeles Riot Squad, Beckham's infidelity to his club has elicited my vote of no confidence.
Landon Donovan is still one of my favorite footballers. He will always be. He would do what Beckham is doing. I don't think it would even register.
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Rest in peace, Cory Aquino. What you did-no, what everyone in the People Power movement did-will go down as the most important event in the history of this country. I was only two years old when this happened, and I remember this well.
And so I will salute you by wearing yellow tomorrow at church. Rest in peace. When I return to the Philippines, I plan to pay a visit at Heritage Park. You will go down as the Greatest Filipina That Ever Lived.
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In spite of his efforts against AC Milan and F.C, Barcelona, I would love to see David Beckham leave the Galaxy. He chose not to start for the first part of the season, and while I frown on the actions the bloke of my friends from the Los Angeles Riot Squad, Beckham's infidelity to his club has elicited my vote of no confidence.
Landon Donovan is still one of my favorite footballers. He will always be. He would do what Beckham is doing. I don't think it would even register.
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Rest in peace, Cory Aquino. What you did-no, what everyone in the People Power movement did-will go down as the most important event in the history of this country. I was only two years old when this happened, and I remember this well.
And so I will salute you by wearing yellow tomorrow at church. Rest in peace. When I return to the Philippines, I plan to pay a visit at Heritage Park. You will go down as the Greatest Filipina That Ever Lived.
ISML 2009: Kotomi, the unlikeliest of good girls, tops Ruby standings
ISML 2009: Kotomi, the unlikeliest of good girls, tops Ruby standings
August 2, 2009
On a day in which a Filipina heroine was given a salute, a day in which unfinished business was attained in Rome and the Los Angeles Galaxy earned F.C. Barcelona's respect at the Coliseum, Kotomi Ichinose topped the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby Necklace Standings through six match days.
Wait, who?
Yes, you are not seeing things or reading hearsay. Ichinose and her mad violin blew everyone away, and she walked to the top of the leaderboard with an impressive 1376-1337 victory over defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown in Tehran.
It was the first in a series of critical results that whittled the field for the necklace to eight. And two of the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls have seen their campaign end.
Mikuru Asahina defeated Shinku 1388-1295 in Lagos and Suiseiseki faced a stiff roadblock in Tomoyo Sakagami, submitting to a 1550-1200 rout in Moscow. Suigintou salvaged victory, defeating Sakura Kinomoto 1580-1049 in Dhaka.
The SOS Brigade claimed a sweep, while Shana kept her lead at the top of the overall standings.
Haruhi Suzumiya got some hard-earned payback against her protege Konata Izumi, winning 1492-1115 in Mexico City and Yuki Nagato prevented a would-be sweep for CLANNAD, prevailing 1362-1277 in Buenos Aires.
Shana herself had a tough nut to crack in Rin Tosaka, but got the job done with a 1550-1272 win in Algiers.
In other action...Maria dusted off Tamaki Kawazoe 1835-711 in Tokyo, Reimu Hakurei scored a 1300-789 win over Kirino Chiba in Mumbai, Vita defeated Aya Shameimaru 1190-803 in Sao Paulo, Kyou Fujibayashi routed Tsukasa Hiiragi 1491-1140 in New York City, Minori Kushieda crushed Mikoto Misaka 1311-956 in Shanghai and Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) cruised to a 1489-1091 win in Los Angeles.
Illyasviel von Einzbern took out Ayu Tsukimiya 1499-1055 in Seoul, Karachi witnessed Yuuhi Katagiri score a 1127-788 decision over Remilia Scarlet 1127-788, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere rolled past Chii 1393-960 in Manila, Sayuri Kurata took down Misuzu Kamio 1256-977 in Cairo and Evangeline A.K. McDowell wass all business with a 1191-977 victory over Index L. Prohibitorum in Jakarta.
Hayate Yagami was too good for Akari Mizunashi 1405-713 in Paris, Istanbul witnessed Hanyuu Furude pulverize Marisa Kirisame 1500-731, Horo chomped up Rena Ryuuguu 1428-1104 in London (though Craft Lawrence sold the billhooks at some market unknown to Bongaboi or the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue as of this article date), Saber slashed the living daylights out of Shiori Misaka 1497-776 in Lima and Patchouli Knowledge scored a rare victory with a 1071-1012 thriller over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...C.C. scored an impressive 1360-1264 victory over Rika Furude in Santiago, Makoto Sawatari punched out Alice Carroll 1155-886 in Kinshasa, Amu Hinamori sciored a 1213-616 victory over Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Toronto, Fuuko Ibuki left Anya Earlstreim star-struck 1602-806 in Milan, Nayuki Minase triumphed over Shiki Ryogi 1108-912 in Madrid, Taiga Aisaka roared over Nagi 1787-611 in Sydney, an intriguing match in Santo Domingo saw Mei Sunohara outpace Mai Kawasumi 1316-1101 and Hinagiku Katsura rendered Nanoha Takamachi helpless in an eyebrow-raising 1597-1111 victory in Katowice.
August 2, 2009
On a day in which a Filipina heroine was given a salute, a day in which unfinished business was attained in Rome and the Los Angeles Galaxy earned F.C. Barcelona's respect at the Coliseum, Kotomi Ichinose topped the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby Necklace Standings through six match days.
Wait, who?
Yes, you are not seeing things or reading hearsay. Ichinose and her mad violin blew everyone away, and she walked to the top of the leaderboard with an impressive 1376-1337 victory over defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown in Tehran.
It was the first in a series of critical results that whittled the field for the necklace to eight. And two of the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls have seen their campaign end.
Mikuru Asahina defeated Shinku 1388-1295 in Lagos and Suiseiseki faced a stiff roadblock in Tomoyo Sakagami, submitting to a 1550-1200 rout in Moscow. Suigintou salvaged victory, defeating Sakura Kinomoto 1580-1049 in Dhaka.
The SOS Brigade claimed a sweep, while Shana kept her lead at the top of the overall standings.
Haruhi Suzumiya got some hard-earned payback against her protege Konata Izumi, winning 1492-1115 in Mexico City and Yuki Nagato prevented a would-be sweep for CLANNAD, prevailing 1362-1277 in Buenos Aires.
Shana herself had a tough nut to crack in Rin Tosaka, but got the job done with a 1550-1272 win in Algiers.
In other action...Maria dusted off Tamaki Kawazoe 1835-711 in Tokyo, Reimu Hakurei scored a 1300-789 win over Kirino Chiba in Mumbai, Vita defeated Aya Shameimaru 1190-803 in Sao Paulo, Kyou Fujibayashi routed Tsukasa Hiiragi 1491-1140 in New York City, Minori Kushieda crushed Mikoto Misaka 1311-956 in Shanghai and Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) cruised to a 1489-1091 win in Los Angeles.
Illyasviel von Einzbern took out Ayu Tsukimiya 1499-1055 in Seoul, Karachi witnessed Yuuhi Katagiri score a 1127-788 decision over Remilia Scarlet 1127-788, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere rolled past Chii 1393-960 in Manila, Sayuri Kurata took down Misuzu Kamio 1256-977 in Cairo and Evangeline A.K. McDowell wass all business with a 1191-977 victory over Index L. Prohibitorum in Jakarta.
Hayate Yagami was too good for Akari Mizunashi 1405-713 in Paris, Istanbul witnessed Hanyuu Furude pulverize Marisa Kirisame 1500-731, Horo chomped up Rena Ryuuguu 1428-1104 in London (though Craft Lawrence sold the billhooks at some market unknown to Bongaboi or the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue as of this article date), Saber slashed the living daylights out of Shiori Misaka 1497-776 in Lima and Patchouli Knowledge scored a rare victory with a 1071-1012 thriller over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...C.C. scored an impressive 1360-1264 victory over Rika Furude in Santiago, Makoto Sawatari punched out Alice Carroll 1155-886 in Kinshasa, Amu Hinamori sciored a 1213-616 victory over Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Toronto, Fuuko Ibuki left Anya Earlstreim star-struck 1602-806 in Milan, Nayuki Minase triumphed over Shiki Ryogi 1108-912 in Madrid, Taiga Aisaka roared over Nagi 1787-611 in Sydney, an intriguing match in Santo Domingo saw Mei Sunohara outpace Mai Kawasumi 1316-1101 and Hinagiku Katsura rendered Nanoha Takamachi helpless in an eyebrow-raising 1597-1111 victory in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 6
ARENA 01: Kawazoe Tamaki [Maria]
ARENA 02: Izumi Konata [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 03: [Hakurei Reimu] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 04: [Vita] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 05: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 06: [Kushieda Minori] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Shinku [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 08: [Kawashima Ami] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 09: Nagato Yuki [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 10: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Katagiri Yūhi] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 12: [Suigintou] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 13: [Louise Vallière] Chii
ARENA 14: Kurata Sayuri [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 15: Evangeline McDowell [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 16: Mizunashi Akari [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 17: Kirisame Marisa [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 18: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Suiseiseki
ARENA 19: [Holo] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 20: Misaka Shiori [Saber]
ARENA 21: [Fate Testarossa] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 22: Patchouli Knowledge [Kōzuki Kallen]
ARENA 23: Sanzen'in Nagi [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 24: Furude Rika [C.C.]
ARENA 25: [Sawatari Makoto] Alice Carroll
ARENA 26: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Hinamori Amu]
ARENA 27: [Shana] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 28: [Ibuki Fūko] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 29: [Minase Nayuki] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 30: [Aisaka Taiga] Nagi
ARENA 31: Sunohara Mei [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 32: Takamachi Nanoha [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 02: Izumi Konata [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 03: [Hakurei Reimu] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 04: [Vita] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 05: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 06: [Kushieda Minori] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Shinku [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 08: [Kawashima Ami] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 09: Nagato Yuki [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 10: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Katagiri Yūhi] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 12: [Suigintou] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 13: [Louise Vallière] Chii
ARENA 14: Kurata Sayuri [Kamio Misuzu]
ARENA 15: Evangeline McDowell [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 16: Mizunashi Akari [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 17: Kirisame Marisa [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 18: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Suiseiseki
ARENA 19: [Holo] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 20: Misaka Shiori [Saber]
ARENA 21: [Fate Testarossa] Ichinose Kotomi
ARENA 22: Patchouli Knowledge [Kōzuki Kallen]
ARENA 23: Sanzen'in Nagi [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 24: Furude Rika [C.C.]
ARENA 25: [Sawatari Makoto] Alice Carroll
ARENA 26: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Hinamori Amu]
ARENA 27: [Shana] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 28: [Ibuki Fūko] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 29: [Minase Nayuki] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 30: [Aisaka Taiga] Nagi
ARENA 31: Sunohara Mei [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 32: Takamachi Nanoha [Katsura Hinagiku]
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki still on pace after Ruby 5
ISML 2009: Suiseiseki still on pace after Ruby 5
July 30, 2009
As the month of August beckons and the field for this year's 2chan and Anizone Saimoe tournaments are being determined, Suiseiseki remains first after five match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase.
She had no issues in brushing aside Shiori Misaka 1867-765 in Lagos. The Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls claimed another sweep. Suigintou demolished Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 2074-693 in Los Angeles and Shinku prevailed over Nagisa Furukawa 1619-1134 in New York City.
The Hayate, Lucky Star and SOS Brigade representatives also claimed sweeps.
On the Hayate side, Nagi Sanzen'in trounced Shiki Ryogi 1964-789 in Katowice, Maria rolled pase Minori Kushieda 1767-996 in Istanbul and Hinagiku Katsura pulverized Marisa Kirisame 1840-647 in Buenos Aires.
Konata Izumi prevailed over Nagi 1466-1074 in Santo Domingo, Tsukasa Hiiragi laid the bombs on Hayate Yagami 1736-1083 in Seoul and Kagami Hiiragi secured the sweep with a 1419-1166 victory over Reimu Hakurei in Mumbai. The defeat also confirmed that Touhou's campaign to at least remain in the ISML automatically is essentially over.
On the SOS Brigade side, Mikuru Asahina tore down Nayuki Minase 1705-1160 in Tokyo, Yuki Nagato prevailed over Mei Sunohara 1395-1258 in Lima and the franchise, Haruhi Suzumiya, won a 1476-1463 thriller over Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) in Madrid.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown kept hope alive with a 1640-883 victory over Chii in London.
In other action...Saber slashed past Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1377-835 in Mexico City, Rena Ryuuguu chopped up Yuuhi Katagiri 1443-950 in Sao Paulo, Taiga Aisaka won a 1406-1402 nailbiter over Hanyuu Furude, Fuuko Ibuki rolled past Aya Shameimaru 1812-661, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Tamaki Kawazoe 1587-670 in Dhaka and Tomoyo Sakagami sent Anya Alstreim to the glue factory, 1903-722 in Manila.
Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Illyasviel von Einzbern 1553-1272 in Cairo, Mai Kawasumi had no problems in a 1605-606 victory over Makoto Sawatari in Jakarta, Paris witnessed league leader Shana torch Misuzu Kamio 1824-1070, Horo chomped up Mikoto Misaka 1761-850 in Moscow, C.C. whipped Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1800-592 in Tehran, Kirino Chiba scored a rare 1232-784 victory over Patchouli Knowledge and Sayuri Kurata crushed Remilia Scarlet 1485-807 in Bogota.
Wrapping up action today...Nanoha Takamachi busted Index L. Prohibitorum 1600-815 in Santiago, Sakura Kinomoto defeated Vita 1558-870 in Kinshasa, Rika Furude routed Alice Carroll 1645-701 in Toronto, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere prevailed over Amu Hinamori 1457-936 in Algiers, Rin Tosaka stomped Ami Kawashima 1627-1144 in Milan and Ayu Tsukimiya dusted off Ayu Tsukimiya 1498-784 in Sydney.
July 30, 2009
As the month of August beckons and the field for this year's 2chan and Anizone Saimoe tournaments are being determined, Suiseiseki remains first after five match days in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase.
She had no issues in brushing aside Shiori Misaka 1867-765 in Lagos. The Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls claimed another sweep. Suigintou demolished Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 2074-693 in Los Angeles and Shinku prevailed over Nagisa Furukawa 1619-1134 in New York City.
The Hayate, Lucky Star and SOS Brigade representatives also claimed sweeps.
On the Hayate side, Nagi Sanzen'in trounced Shiki Ryogi 1964-789 in Katowice, Maria rolled pase Minori Kushieda 1767-996 in Istanbul and Hinagiku Katsura pulverized Marisa Kirisame 1840-647 in Buenos Aires.
Konata Izumi prevailed over Nagi 1466-1074 in Santo Domingo, Tsukasa Hiiragi laid the bombs on Hayate Yagami 1736-1083 in Seoul and Kagami Hiiragi secured the sweep with a 1419-1166 victory over Reimu Hakurei in Mumbai. The defeat also confirmed that Touhou's campaign to at least remain in the ISML automatically is essentially over.
On the SOS Brigade side, Mikuru Asahina tore down Nayuki Minase 1705-1160 in Tokyo, Yuki Nagato prevailed over Mei Sunohara 1395-1258 in Lima and the franchise, Haruhi Suzumiya, won a 1476-1463 thriller over Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) in Madrid.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown kept hope alive with a 1640-883 victory over Chii in London.
In other action...Saber slashed past Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1377-835 in Mexico City, Rena Ryuuguu chopped up Yuuhi Katagiri 1443-950 in Sao Paulo, Taiga Aisaka won a 1406-1402 nailbiter over Hanyuu Furude, Fuuko Ibuki rolled past Aya Shameimaru 1812-661, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Tamaki Kawazoe 1587-670 in Dhaka and Tomoyo Sakagami sent Anya Alstreim to the glue factory, 1903-722 in Manila.
Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Illyasviel von Einzbern 1553-1272 in Cairo, Mai Kawasumi had no problems in a 1605-606 victory over Makoto Sawatari in Jakarta, Paris witnessed league leader Shana torch Misuzu Kamio 1824-1070, Horo chomped up Mikoto Misaka 1761-850 in Moscow, C.C. whipped Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1800-592 in Tehran, Kirino Chiba scored a rare 1232-784 victory over Patchouli Knowledge and Sayuri Kurata crushed Remilia Scarlet 1485-807 in Bogota.
Wrapping up action today...Nanoha Takamachi busted Index L. Prohibitorum 1600-815 in Santiago, Sakura Kinomoto defeated Vita 1558-870 in Kinshasa, Rika Furude routed Alice Carroll 1645-701 in Toronto, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere prevailed over Amu Hinamori 1457-936 in Algiers, Rin Tosaka stomped Ami Kawashima 1627-1144 in Milan and Ayu Tsukimiya dusted off Ayu Tsukimiya 1498-784 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 5
ARENA 01: Minase Nayuki [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 02: Evangeline McDowell [Saber]
ARENA 03: Hakurei Reimu [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 04: Katagiri Yūhi [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 05: Shinku [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 06: [Aisaka Taiga] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 07: Misaka Shiori [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 08: [Suigintou] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 09: Kirisame Marisa [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 10: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 11: [Ibuki Fūko] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 12: Kawazoe Tamaki [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 13: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 14: Illyasviel von Einzbern [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 15: Sawatari Makoto [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 16: [Shana] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 17: Kushieda Minori [Maria]
ARENA 18: [Holo] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 19: [Fate Testarossa] Chii
ARENA 20: [Nagato Yuki] Sunohara Mei
ARENA 21: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [C.C.]
ARENA 22: Patchouli Knowledge [Chiba Kirino]
ARENA 23: [Kurata Sayuri] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 24: [Takamachi Nanoha] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 25: Vita [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 26: [Furude Rika] Alice Carroll
ARENA 27: [Louise Vallière] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 28: Kawashima Ami [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 29: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Konjiki no Yami
ARENA 30: Mizunashi Akari [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 31: [Izumi Konata] Nagi
ARENA 32: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Ryōgi Shiki
ISML 2009: Can anyone stop the Dolls from running away with this one?
ISML 2009: Can anyone stop the Dolls from running away with this one?
July 29, 2009
As match day 4 in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase concluded, the question brought up was: can anyone stop the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls from hogging the spotlight?
Another sweep meant that Suiseiseki landed at the top of the rankings, with Spice and Wolf's Horo hungry for her first necklace of her career trailing behind.
The wolf goddess of legend and the defending Korean champion chomped up Maria 1596-1283 in Santiago.
Suiseiseki had no problems defeating Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1835-833 in Seoul. Suigintou crushed Kirino Chiba 2111-786 in Mexico City. Shinku faced the toughest test of the three in Mei Sunohara, and even she prevailed, with a 1689-1126 win in New York.
Fate Testarossa Harlaown also had an easy outing. The defending champion trounced cupcake Amu Hinamori 1766-878 in Lagos.
This was a day in which the TSAB scored another rare sweep. Vita prevailed over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1133-1009 in Bogota. Hayate Yagami was all business against hapless Tamaki Kawazoe, winning 1198-885 in Sydney and Nanoha Takamachi made a statement with a 1675-1271 victory over Saber.
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue and Bongaboi previously reported that Touhou is officially down for the count. Apparently, Reimu Hakurei is not out of it yet. Shiki Ryogi confirmed it, losing 1381-1148 in Moscow.
Also confirming a sweep were the girls of Higurashi. Konata Izumi's relevance seems to be questioned with her 1425-1200 defeat to Hanyuu Furude in Shanghai. Rena Ryuuguu took care of business with a 1492-1303 win over Sayuri Kurata in London, and Rika Furude prevailed over Mai Kawasumi 1519-1342 in Los Angeles.
Shana remained in the top spot with her 2157-666 blowout of Remilia Scarlet in Buenos Aires. Taking this biggest drop in the overall rankings was Mikuru Asahina, who lost a 1793-1267 howler to Nagi Sanzen'in in Dhaka.
In other action...Alice Carroll ran it up on Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1615-636 in Mumbai, Haruhi Suzumiya kept pace over Shana with a 2062-762 blowout of Nagi in Sao Paulo, Rin Tosaka defeated Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 1671-1247 in Karachi, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Akari Mizunashi 1896-698 in Manila, Fuuko Ibuki routed Sakura Kinomoto 1804-1159 in Cairo and Ami Kawashima won a 1437-1395 thriller over Misuzu Kamio in Jakarta.
In Paris, Yuuhi Katagiri chalked up a 1443-949 win over Mikoto Misaka, C.C. was too good for Louise Francoise Le Blance De La Valliere in a 1654-1252 victory in Istanbul, Hinagiku Katsura scored an impressive 1752-1233 slashing of Taiga Aisaka in Tehran and Illyasviel von Einzbern stomped Chii 1616-992 in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...Marisa Kirisame tore down Index L. Prohibitorum 1246-944 in Kinshasa, Nagisa Furukawa crushed Nayuki Minase 1707-1055 in Toronto, Yuki Nagato was all business in a 1680-811 walloping of Makoto Sawatari in Milan, Shiori Misaka took down Anya Earlstreim 1459-1057 in Madrid, Kagami Hiiragi dismembered Patchouli Knowledge 1738-709 in Santo Domingo and Tomoyo Sakagami pasted Aya Shameimaru without breaking a sweat, winning 2033-644 in Katowice.
July 29, 2009
As match day 4 in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace phase concluded, the question brought up was: can anyone stop the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls from hogging the spotlight?
Another sweep meant that Suiseiseki landed at the top of the rankings, with Spice and Wolf's Horo hungry for her first necklace of her career trailing behind.
The wolf goddess of legend and the defending Korean champion chomped up Maria 1596-1283 in Santiago.
Suiseiseki had no problems defeating Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1835-833 in Seoul. Suigintou crushed Kirino Chiba 2111-786 in Mexico City. Shinku faced the toughest test of the three in Mei Sunohara, and even she prevailed, with a 1689-1126 win in New York.
Fate Testarossa Harlaown also had an easy outing. The defending champion trounced cupcake Amu Hinamori 1766-878 in Lagos.
This was a day in which the TSAB scored another rare sweep. Vita prevailed over Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1133-1009 in Bogota. Hayate Yagami was all business against hapless Tamaki Kawazoe, winning 1198-885 in Sydney and Nanoha Takamachi made a statement with a 1675-1271 victory over Saber.
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue and Bongaboi previously reported that Touhou is officially down for the count. Apparently, Reimu Hakurei is not out of it yet. Shiki Ryogi confirmed it, losing 1381-1148 in Moscow.
Also confirming a sweep were the girls of Higurashi. Konata Izumi's relevance seems to be questioned with her 1425-1200 defeat to Hanyuu Furude in Shanghai. Rena Ryuuguu took care of business with a 1492-1303 win over Sayuri Kurata in London, and Rika Furude prevailed over Mai Kawasumi 1519-1342 in Los Angeles.
Shana remained in the top spot with her 2157-666 blowout of Remilia Scarlet in Buenos Aires. Taking this biggest drop in the overall rankings was Mikuru Asahina, who lost a 1793-1267 howler to Nagi Sanzen'in in Dhaka.
In other action...Alice Carroll ran it up on Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1615-636 in Mumbai, Haruhi Suzumiya kept pace over Shana with a 2062-762 blowout of Nagi in Sao Paulo, Rin Tosaka defeated Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 1671-1247 in Karachi, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Akari Mizunashi 1896-698 in Manila, Fuuko Ibuki routed Sakura Kinomoto 1804-1159 in Cairo and Ami Kawashima won a 1437-1395 thriller over Misuzu Kamio in Jakarta.
In Paris, Yuuhi Katagiri chalked up a 1443-949 win over Mikoto Misaka, C.C. was too good for Louise Francoise Le Blance De La Valliere in a 1654-1252 victory in Istanbul, Hinagiku Katsura scored an impressive 1752-1233 slashing of Taiga Aisaka in Tehran and Illyasviel von Einzbern stomped Chii 1616-992 in Bangkok.
Wrapping up action...Marisa Kirisame tore down Index L. Prohibitorum 1246-944 in Kinshasa, Nagisa Furukawa crushed Nayuki Minase 1707-1055 in Toronto, Yuki Nagato was all business in a 1680-811 walloping of Makoto Sawatari in Milan, Shiori Misaka took down Anya Earlstreim 1459-1057 in Madrid, Kagami Hiiragi dismembered Patchouli Knowledge 1738-709 in Santo Domingo and Tomoyo Sakagami pasted Aya Shameimaru without breaking a sweat, winning 2033-644 in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 4
ARENA 01: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 02: [Suigintou] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 03: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Alice Carroll]
ARENA 04: Nagi [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 05: [Shinku] Sunohara Mei
ARENA 06: [Izumi Konata] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 07: [Fate Testarossa] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 08: [Furude Rika] Kawasumi Mai
ARENA 09: [Shana] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 10: Evangeline McDowell [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 11: Konjiki no Yami [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 12: Sanzen'in Nagi [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 13: Mizunashi Akari [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 14: [Ibuki Fūko] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 15: [Kawashima Ami] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 16: [Katagiri Yūhi] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 17: Louise Vallière [C.C.]
ARENA 18: [Hakurei Reimu] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 19: Kurata Sayuri [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 20: [Takamachi Nanoha] Saber
ARENA 21: [Aisaka Taiga] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 22: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Chii
ARENA 23: [Vita] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 24: [Holo] Maria
ARENA 25: Kirisame Marisa [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 26: [Minase Nayuki] Furukawa Nagisa
ARENA 27: Kushieda Minori [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 28: Sawatari Makoto [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 29: [Misaka Shiori] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 30: Kawazoe Tamaki [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 31: Patchouli Knowledge [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 32: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 02: [Suigintou] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 03: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Alice Carroll]
ARENA 04: Nagi [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 05: [Shinku] Sunohara Mei
ARENA 06: [Izumi Konata] Furude Hanyū
ARENA 07: [Fate Testarossa] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 08: [Furude Rika] Kawasumi Mai
ARENA 09: [Shana] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 10: Evangeline McDowell [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 11: Konjiki no Yami [Tōsaka Rin]
ARENA 12: Sanzen'in Nagi [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 13: Mizunashi Akari [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 14: [Ibuki Fūko] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 15: [Kawashima Ami] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 16: [Katagiri Yūhi] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 17: Louise Vallière [C.C.]
ARENA 18: [Hakurei Reimu] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 19: Kurata Sayuri [Ryūgū Rena]
ARENA 20: [Takamachi Nanoha] Saber
ARENA 21: [Aisaka Taiga] Katsura Hinagiku
ARENA 22: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Chii
ARENA 23: [Vita] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 24: [Holo] Maria
ARENA 25: Kirisame Marisa [Index Prohibitorum]
ARENA 26: [Minase Nayuki] Furukawa Nagisa
ARENA 27: Kushieda Minori [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 28: Sawatari Makoto [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 29: [Misaka Shiori] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 30: Kawazoe Tamaki [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 31: Patchouli Knowledge [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 32: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Shameimaru Aya
ISML 2009: Suigintou takes over Ruby standings as Touhou exits
ISML 2009: Suigintou takes over Ruby standings as Touhou exits
July 26, 2009
As Touhou's dismal campaign culminated in their ultimate exit by way of a Mikuru Asahina beatdown of Reimu Hakurei 1979-834 in Toronto, the Rozen Maiden dolls were going the other direction.
They are here, and they are here to stay, at least for one more season.
Suigintou took over the lead in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace standings with an impressive 1738-1291 victory over Kagami Hiiragi in Los Angeles. Shinku disposed of Makoto Sawatari 1961-810 in Santiago, while Suiseiseki completed the sweep with a 1765-1232 win over Nanoha Takamachi in Tokyo.
Haruhi Suzumiya and Shana kept pace with one another. Shana torched Rena Ryuuguu 1948-1228 in Manila and Suzumiya showed magnificent display in defeating Rin Tosaka 1610-1538 in Bangkok.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown brushed aside C.C. 1750-1427 in New York.
The Toradora! crew were tearing it up today. Taiga Aisaka rolled past Index Prohibitorum with relative ease 1980-746 in Dhaka, Minori Kushieda prevailed over Hayate Yagami 1483-1216 in Kinshasa and Ami Kawashima completed the sweep with a 1805-817 decision over Remilia Scarlet in Sydney.
Also claiming a sweep were the SOS Brigade and Hayate the Combat Butler girls. Yuki Nagato wrapped up the Brigade's perfect day with a 1524-1408 decision in Paris. On the Hayate front, Maria punished Yuuhi Katagiri 1900-1018 in Mexico City, Nagi Sanzen'in scored an resounding victory over Nagisa Furukawa 1766-1335 and Hinagiku Katsura blasted a hapless Konata Izumi 2097-1130 in Lima.
In other action...Horo gobbled up Kyou Fujibayashi in a 1713-1520 upset in Mumbai, Sayuri Kurata took down Mikoto Misaka 1529-1076 in Shanghai, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Tsukasa Hiiragi 1820-1306 in Lagos, Kirino Chiba chalked up a rate victory over Vita 1287-1041 in Buenos Aires, Fuuko Ibuki had no problems against Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeldf) 1922-859 in Seoul and Shiki Ryogi defeated Patchouli Knowledge 1410-856 in Karachi.
Saber slashed past Marisa Kirisame 1643-833 in Cairo, Shiori Misaka scored a 1268-848 victory over Aya Shameimaru in Jakarta, Tomoyo Sakagami took out Sakura Kinomoto 1921-1219 in Istanbul, Konjiki no Yami crushed Misuzu Kamio 1817-1097 in Moscow and Mai Kawasumi whipped the living daylights out of Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1922-513 in London.
Wrapping up action on Ruby 3...Evangeline McDowell defeated Anya Earlstreim 1421-1065 in Tehran, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere scored a 1408-966 victory over Alice Caroll in Bogota, Hanyuu Furude easily got past Nagi 1769-849 in Algiers, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Tamaki Kawazoe 1559-932 in Milan, Illyasviel von Einzbern thrashed Amu Hinamori 1745-997 in Santo Domingo and Mei Sunohara trounced Nayuki Minase 1800-1001 in Katowice.
July 26, 2009
As Touhou's dismal campaign culminated in their ultimate exit by way of a Mikuru Asahina beatdown of Reimu Hakurei 1979-834 in Toronto, the Rozen Maiden dolls were going the other direction.
They are here, and they are here to stay, at least for one more season.
Suigintou took over the lead in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby necklace standings with an impressive 1738-1291 victory over Kagami Hiiragi in Los Angeles. Shinku disposed of Makoto Sawatari 1961-810 in Santiago, while Suiseiseki completed the sweep with a 1765-1232 win over Nanoha Takamachi in Tokyo.
Haruhi Suzumiya and Shana kept pace with one another. Shana torched Rena Ryuuguu 1948-1228 in Manila and Suzumiya showed magnificent display in defeating Rin Tosaka 1610-1538 in Bangkok.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown brushed aside C.C. 1750-1427 in New York.
The Toradora! crew were tearing it up today. Taiga Aisaka rolled past Index Prohibitorum with relative ease 1980-746 in Dhaka, Minori Kushieda prevailed over Hayate Yagami 1483-1216 in Kinshasa and Ami Kawashima completed the sweep with a 1805-817 decision over Remilia Scarlet in Sydney.
Also claiming a sweep were the SOS Brigade and Hayate the Combat Butler girls. Yuki Nagato wrapped up the Brigade's perfect day with a 1524-1408 decision in Paris. On the Hayate front, Maria punished Yuuhi Katagiri 1900-1018 in Mexico City, Nagi Sanzen'in scored an resounding victory over Nagisa Furukawa 1766-1335 and Hinagiku Katsura blasted a hapless Konata Izumi 2097-1130 in Lima.
In other action...Horo gobbled up Kyou Fujibayashi in a 1713-1520 upset in Mumbai, Sayuri Kurata took down Mikoto Misaka 1529-1076 in Shanghai, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Tsukasa Hiiragi 1820-1306 in Lagos, Kirino Chiba chalked up a rate victory over Vita 1287-1041 in Buenos Aires, Fuuko Ibuki had no problems against Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeldf) 1922-859 in Seoul and Shiki Ryogi defeated Patchouli Knowledge 1410-856 in Karachi.
Saber slashed past Marisa Kirisame 1643-833 in Cairo, Shiori Misaka scored a 1268-848 victory over Aya Shameimaru in Jakarta, Tomoyo Sakagami took out Sakura Kinomoto 1921-1219 in Istanbul, Konjiki no Yami crushed Misuzu Kamio 1817-1097 in Moscow and Mai Kawasumi whipped the living daylights out of Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga 1922-513 in London.
Wrapping up action on Ruby 3...Evangeline McDowell defeated Anya Earlstreim 1421-1065 in Tehran, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere scored a 1408-966 victory over Alice Caroll in Bogota, Hanyuu Furude easily got past Nagi 1769-849 in Algiers, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Tamaki Kawazoe 1559-932 in Milan, Illyasviel von Einzbern thrashed Amu Hinamori 1745-997 in Santo Domingo and Mei Sunohara trounced Nayuki Minase 1800-1001 in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 3
ARENA 01: Takamachi Nanoha [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 02: Katagiri Yūhi [Maria]
ARENA 03: Holo [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 04: Sanzen'in Nagi [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 05: [Fate Testarossa] C.C.
ARENA 06: [Kurata Sayuri] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 08: Suigintou [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 09: [Vita] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 10: [Ibuki Fūko] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 11: Patchouli Knowledge [Ryōgi Shiki]
ARENA 12: [Aisaka Taiga] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 13: [Shana] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 14: Kirisame Marisa [Saber]
ARENA 15: [Misaka Shiori] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 16: Furude Rika [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 17: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 18: [Konjiki no Yami] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 19: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 20: Izumi Konata [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 21: Evangeline McDowell [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 22: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 23: [Louise Vallière] Alice Carroll
ARENA 24: [Shinku] Sawatari Makoto
ARENA 25: Kushieda Minori [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 26: Hakurei Reimu [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 27: Nagi [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 28: Kawazoe Tamaki [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 29: Mizunashi Akari [Chii]
ARENA 30: [Kawashima Ami] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 31: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 32: Minase Nayuki [Sunohara Mei]
ARENA 02: Katagiri Yūhi [Maria]
ARENA 03: Holo [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 04: Sanzen'in Nagi [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 05: [Fate Testarossa] C.C.
ARENA 06: [Kurata Sayuri] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 07: Hiiragi Tsukasa [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 08: Suigintou [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 09: [Vita] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 10: [Ibuki Fūko] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 11: Patchouli Knowledge [Ryōgi Shiki]
ARENA 12: [Aisaka Taiga] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 13: [Shana] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 14: Kirisame Marisa [Saber]
ARENA 15: [Misaka Shiori] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 16: Furude Rika [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 17: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Kinomoto Sakura
ARENA 18: [Konjiki no Yami] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 19: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 20: Izumi Konata [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 21: Evangeline McDowell [Anya Alstreim]
ARENA 22: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 23: [Louise Vallière] Alice Carroll
ARENA 24: [Shinku] Sawatari Makoto
ARENA 25: Kushieda Minori [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 26: Hakurei Reimu [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 27: Nagi [Furude Hanyū]
ARENA 28: Kawazoe Tamaki [Tsukimiya Ayu]
ARENA 29: Mizunashi Akari [Chii]
ARENA 30: [Kawashima Ami] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 31: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Hinamori Amu
ARENA 32: Minase Nayuki [Sunohara Mei]
ISML 2009: Tsukasa takes top spot through Ruby 2
ISML 2009: Tsukasa takes top spot through Ruby 2
July 23, 2009
The balsamic vinegar flowed freely in the Philippines.
Tsukasa Hiiragi took the top spot in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby standings with a 1616-8994 beatdown of Chii in Manila.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown rolled to a 1714-671 victory over Alice Carroll in Buenos Aires.
Maintaining her top spot in the overall standings was Shana. The fiery-eyed melon bread munching tsunderekko cruised to a 1865-738 victory over Mikoto Misaka.
Once again, the Lucky Star girls prevailed in another sweep. Kagami Hiiragi had no problems downing Vita 1626-825 in Madrid, and Konata Izumi stomped Index L. Prohibitorum 1520-861 in Moscow.
Index's defeat puts her out of consideration for returning next season automatically.
The Hayate the Combat Butler girls also claimed a perfect day. Maria whipped past Sayuri Kurata 1629-985 in Jakarta, Nagi Sanzen'in defeated Mei Sunohara 1598-1098 in London and Hinagiku Katsura simply leveled Nagi 1847-622 in Mexico City.
Also claiming sweeps were the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls and the SOS Brigade.
Shinku kept her hopes alive with a 1511-victory over Rika Furude in Sydney. Suigintou tore down Shiki Ryogi 1855-615 in Lima and Suiseiseki completed the sweep with a 1697-753 domination of Marisa Kirisame in Seoul.
Haruhi Suzumiya kept pace with Shana by burning Hanyuu Furude 1707-1237 in Bogota, Yuki Nagato scored a businesslike 1832-573 pasting of whipping girl Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Milan and Mikuru Asahina completed the sweep with an easy 1865-656 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Los Angeles.
Reimu Hakurei-and with it, Touhou's-hopes to return next season are one defeat away from being deferred. Hakurei lost to Nagisa Furukawa 1648-1058 in Kinshasa.
A loss on Ruby match day 3 will put closure to what has to become the most disappointing campaign among the groups of characters in the ISML this season.
In other action...Evangeline McDowell prevailed over Aya Shameimaru 1075-897 in Tokyo, Rena Ryuuguu shopped up Ami Kawashima 1438-1358 in Mumbai, Amu Hinamori defeated Akari Mizunashi 1055-919 in Sao Paulo, Minori Kushieda defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1400-1236 in New York City and Fuuko Ibuki had no problems kicking down Kirino Chiba 1769-684 in Shanghai.
Rin Tosaka scored a businesslike 1739-978 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Lagos, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Tamaki Kawazoe 1746-653 in Karachi, Taiga Aisaka scored in impressive victory over Saber 1497-1125 in Dhaka, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere won a thrilling 1374-1317 victory over Mai Kawasumi in Cairo and Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Yuuhi Katagiri 1806-678 in Istanbul.
Wrapping up action...Holo chomped up Hayate Yagami 1699-949 in Paris, Sakura Kinomoto defeated Shiori Misaka 1426-871 Bangkok, Nayuki Minase took down Makoto Sawatari 1295-642 in Santiago, Illyasviel von Einzbern chalked up a 1398-1305 decision over C.C. in Toronto, Nanoha Takamachi busted Anya Earlstreim 1581-851 in Algiers, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) had no problems dusting off Remilia Scarlet 1606-697 in Santo Domingo and Tomoyo Sakagami easily destroyed Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1898-681 in Katowice.
July 23, 2009
The balsamic vinegar flowed freely in the Philippines.
Tsukasa Hiiragi took the top spot in the 2009 International Saimoe League Ruby standings with a 1616-8994 beatdown of Chii in Manila.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown rolled to a 1714-671 victory over Alice Carroll in Buenos Aires.
Maintaining her top spot in the overall standings was Shana. The fiery-eyed melon bread munching tsunderekko cruised to a 1865-738 victory over Mikoto Misaka.
Once again, the Lucky Star girls prevailed in another sweep. Kagami Hiiragi had no problems downing Vita 1626-825 in Madrid, and Konata Izumi stomped Index L. Prohibitorum 1520-861 in Moscow.
Index's defeat puts her out of consideration for returning next season automatically.
The Hayate the Combat Butler girls also claimed a perfect day. Maria whipped past Sayuri Kurata 1629-985 in Jakarta, Nagi Sanzen'in defeated Mei Sunohara 1598-1098 in London and Hinagiku Katsura simply leveled Nagi 1847-622 in Mexico City.
Also claiming sweeps were the Rozen Maiden Alice Dolls and the SOS Brigade.
Shinku kept her hopes alive with a 1511-victory over Rika Furude in Sydney. Suigintou tore down Shiki Ryogi 1855-615 in Lima and Suiseiseki completed the sweep with a 1697-753 domination of Marisa Kirisame in Seoul.
Haruhi Suzumiya kept pace with Shana by burning Hanyuu Furude 1707-1237 in Bogota, Yuki Nagato scored a businesslike 1832-573 pasting of whipping girl Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Milan and Mikuru Asahina completed the sweep with an easy 1865-656 victory over Patchouli Knowledge in Los Angeles.
Reimu Hakurei-and with it, Touhou's-hopes to return next season are one defeat away from being deferred. Hakurei lost to Nagisa Furukawa 1648-1058 in Kinshasa.
A loss on Ruby match day 3 will put closure to what has to become the most disappointing campaign among the groups of characters in the ISML this season.
In other action...Evangeline McDowell prevailed over Aya Shameimaru 1075-897 in Tokyo, Rena Ryuuguu shopped up Ami Kawashima 1438-1358 in Mumbai, Amu Hinamori defeated Akari Mizunashi 1055-919 in Sao Paulo, Minori Kushieda defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1400-1236 in New York City and Fuuko Ibuki had no problems kicking down Kirino Chiba 1769-684 in Shanghai.
Rin Tosaka scored a businesslike 1739-978 victory over Misuzu Kamio in Lagos, Kotomi Ichinose sounded off Tamaki Kawazoe 1746-653 in Karachi, Taiga Aisaka scored in impressive victory over Saber 1497-1125 in Dhaka, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere won a thrilling 1374-1317 victory over Mai Kawasumi in Cairo and Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Yuuhi Katagiri 1806-678 in Istanbul.
Wrapping up action...Holo chomped up Hayate Yagami 1699-949 in Paris, Sakura Kinomoto defeated Shiori Misaka 1426-871 Bangkok, Nayuki Minase took down Makoto Sawatari 1295-642 in Santiago, Illyasviel von Einzbern chalked up a 1398-1305 decision over C.C. in Toronto, Nanoha Takamachi busted Anya Earlstreim 1581-851 in Algiers, Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) had no problems dusting off Remilia Scarlet 1606-697 in Santo Domingo and Tomoyo Sakagami easily destroyed Kallen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 1898-681 in Katowice.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 1
ARENA 01: [Evangeline McDowell] Shameimaru Aya
ARENA 02: Nagi [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 03: [Kawashima Ami] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 04: Mizunashi Akari [Hinamori Amu]
ARENA 05: [Kushieda Minori] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 06: [Ibuki Fūko] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 07: [Tōsaka Rin] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 08: Patchouli Knowledge [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 09: [Fate Testarossa] Alice Carroll
ARENA 10: Kirisame Marisa [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 11: Kawazoe Tamaki [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 12: [Aisaka Taiga] Saber
ARENA 13: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Chii
ARENA 14: Louise Vallière [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 15: Kurata Sayuri [Maria]
ARENA 16: [Holo] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 17: Katagiri Yūhi [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 18: [Izumi Konata] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 19: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Sunohara Mei
ARENA 20: [Suigintou] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 21: [Shana] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 22: Misaka Shiori [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 23: Furude Hanyū [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 24: [Minase Nayuki] Sawatari Makoto
ARENA 25: Hakurei Reimu [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 26: Illyasviel von Einzbern [C.C.]
ARENA 27: [Takamachi Nanoha] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 28: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 29: Vita [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 30: [Furude Rika] Shinku
ARENA 31: [Konjiki no Yami] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 32: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Kōzuki Kallen
ARENA 02: Nagi [Katsura Hinagiku]
ARENA 03: [Kawashima Ami] Ryūgū Rena
ARENA 04: Mizunashi Akari [Hinamori Amu]
ARENA 05: [Kushieda Minori] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 06: [Ibuki Fūko] Chiba Kirino
ARENA 07: [Tōsaka Rin] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 08: Patchouli Knowledge [Asahina Mikuru]
ARENA 09: [Fate Testarossa] Alice Carroll
ARENA 10: Kirisame Marisa [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 11: Kawazoe Tamaki [Ichinose Kotomi]
ARENA 12: [Aisaka Taiga] Saber
ARENA 13: [Hiiragi Tsukasa] Chii
ARENA 14: Louise Vallière [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 15: Kurata Sayuri [Maria]
ARENA 16: [Holo] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 17: Katagiri Yūhi [Fujibayashi Kyō]
ARENA 18: [Izumi Konata] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 19: [Sanzen'in Nagi] Sunohara Mei
ARENA 20: [Suigintou] Ryōgi Shiki
ARENA 21: [Shana] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 22: Misaka Shiori [Kinomoto Sakura]
ARENA 23: Furude Hanyū [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 24: [Minase Nayuki] Sawatari Makoto
ARENA 25: Hakurei Reimu [Furukawa Nagisa]
ARENA 26: Illyasviel von Einzbern [C.C.]
ARENA 27: [Takamachi Nanoha] Anya Alstreim
ARENA 28: Kasuga “Ōsaka” Ayumu [Nagato Yuki]
ARENA 29: Vita [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 30: [Furude Rika] Shinku
ARENA 31: [Konjiki no Yami] Remilia Scarlet
ARENA 32: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Kōzuki Kallen
ISML 2009: Ruby a go-go!
ISML 2009: Ruby a go-go!
July 21, 2009
The 2009 International Saimoe League postseason picture begins to be a bit more clearer with each passing match.
As a number of candidates see their quest for their tiara come to an end, there is the matter of two more necklaces to be won. The penultimate round-robin phase is for the Ruby necklace.
True to her name, Shinku, which means Pure Ruby in Japanese, rose to first in the early standings with a 2124-572 muscle-flexing of Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Katowice, Poland.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown prevailed over Mai Kawasumi 1744-1265 in Bangkok, Thailand. Haruhi Suzumiya, the defending Ruby holder, bounced back from her loss to Tomoyo Sakagami with a 2095-963 pasting of Misuzu Kamio in New York City.
Suiseiseki maintained her momentum from winning the Emerald necklace with a 1580-1376 victory over Taiga Aisaka in Paris, France. Suigintou secured the Rozen Maiden sweep with a 1803-1306 victory over Mikuru Asahina in Los Angeles, USA.
The Lucky Star girls also rolled to another sweep. Konata Izumi shredded Saber 1683-1329 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Tsukasa Hiiragi overwhelmed Amu Hinamori in Buenos Aires, and Kagami Hiiragi secured the sweep with a 1538-1178 doimination of Fuuko Ibuki in Manila.
The girls of the TSAB also cruised to a sweep. Aside from Fate winning, Nanoha Takamachi busted Aya Shameimaru without breaking a sweat in a 1950-660 wipeout in Milan, Vita prevailed over Shiki Ryogi 1282-1037 in Mexico City, Mexico and Hayate Yagami edged Yuuhi Katagiri 1409-1373 in Toronto, Canada.
In other action to open the Ruby phase...Holo chomped up Ayu Tsukimiya 1910-1170 in Tokyo, Japan; Rika Furude routed Nayuki Minase 1831-945 in Mumbai, India; Sao Paulo, Brazil saw Nagi Sanzen'in tear up Makoto Sawatari 2071-774; Illyasviel von Einzbern flattened Alice Carroll 1732-839 in Shanghai and Hinagiku Katsura whipped past Hanyuu Furude 1815-1266 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Shiori Misaka defeated Kallen Kozuki 1357-1009 in Seoul, Korea Republic; Rin Tosaka scored an easy 2003-878 win over Remilia Scarlet in Karachi, Pakistan; Yuki Nagato trounced Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1808-975 in Dhaka, Bangladesh; C.C. has an easy time against Akari Mizunashi, with a 1889-828 domination in Cairo, Egypt and Kyou Fujibayashi punched out Sayuri Kurata 2020-952 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tomoyo Sakagami kept the kicks flying and law laid in a 2123-714 dismembering of Kirino Chiba in Istanbul, Turkey; Anya Earlstreim won a thrilling 1334-1330 victory over Marisa Kirisame in Moscow, Russia; Index L. Prohibitorum routed Nagi 1379-939 in Tehran, Iran; Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) scored an impressive 1770-1157 victory over Rena Ryuuguu in Lima, Peru; Sakura Kinomoto crushed Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1694-922 in Bogota and Mei Sunohara delivered a stirring 1733-906 victory over Reimu Hakurei in Santiago, Chile.
Wrapping up action today...Ami Kawashima was all business against Mikoto Misaka in a 1527-1022 victory in Kinshasa,, Congo Dr; Shana defeated Maria 1817-1391 in Algiers, Algeria; Nagisa Furukawa laid the dango on Patchouli Knowledge 2058-662 in Madrid, Spain and Kotomi Ichinose dusted off Minori Kushieda 1787-1239 in Sydney, Australia.
July 21, 2009
The 2009 International Saimoe League postseason picture begins to be a bit more clearer with each passing match.
As a number of candidates see their quest for their tiara come to an end, there is the matter of two more necklaces to be won. The penultimate round-robin phase is for the Ruby necklace.
True to her name, Shinku, which means Pure Ruby in Japanese, rose to first in the early standings with a 2124-572 muscle-flexing of Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga in Katowice, Poland.
Defending champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown prevailed over Mai Kawasumi 1744-1265 in Bangkok, Thailand. Haruhi Suzumiya, the defending Ruby holder, bounced back from her loss to Tomoyo Sakagami with a 2095-963 pasting of Misuzu Kamio in New York City.
Suiseiseki maintained her momentum from winning the Emerald necklace with a 1580-1376 victory over Taiga Aisaka in Paris, France. Suigintou secured the Rozen Maiden sweep with a 1803-1306 victory over Mikuru Asahina in Los Angeles, USA.
The Lucky Star girls also rolled to another sweep. Konata Izumi shredded Saber 1683-1329 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Tsukasa Hiiragi overwhelmed Amu Hinamori in Buenos Aires, and Kagami Hiiragi secured the sweep with a 1538-1178 doimination of Fuuko Ibuki in Manila.
The girls of the TSAB also cruised to a sweep. Aside from Fate winning, Nanoha Takamachi busted Aya Shameimaru without breaking a sweat in a 1950-660 wipeout in Milan, Vita prevailed over Shiki Ryogi 1282-1037 in Mexico City, Mexico and Hayate Yagami edged Yuuhi Katagiri 1409-1373 in Toronto, Canada.
In other action to open the Ruby phase...Holo chomped up Ayu Tsukimiya 1910-1170 in Tokyo, Japan; Rika Furude routed Nayuki Minase 1831-945 in Mumbai, India; Sao Paulo, Brazil saw Nagi Sanzen'in tear up Makoto Sawatari 2071-774; Illyasviel von Einzbern flattened Alice Carroll 1732-839 in Shanghai and Hinagiku Katsura whipped past Hanyuu Furude 1815-1266 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Shiori Misaka defeated Kallen Kozuki 1357-1009 in Seoul, Korea Republic; Rin Tosaka scored an easy 2003-878 win over Remilia Scarlet in Karachi, Pakistan; Yuki Nagato trounced Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 1808-975 in Dhaka, Bangladesh; C.C. has an easy time against Akari Mizunashi, with a 1889-828 domination in Cairo, Egypt and Kyou Fujibayashi punched out Sayuri Kurata 2020-952 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tomoyo Sakagami kept the kicks flying and law laid in a 2123-714 dismembering of Kirino Chiba in Istanbul, Turkey; Anya Earlstreim won a thrilling 1334-1330 victory over Marisa Kirisame in Moscow, Russia; Index L. Prohibitorum routed Nagi 1379-939 in Tehran, Iran; Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) scored an impressive 1770-1157 victory over Rena Ryuuguu in Lima, Peru; Sakura Kinomoto crushed Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1694-922 in Bogota and Mei Sunohara delivered a stirring 1733-906 victory over Reimu Hakurei in Santiago, Chile.
Wrapping up action today...Ami Kawashima was all business against Mikoto Misaka in a 1527-1022 victory in Kinshasa,, Congo Dr; Shana defeated Maria 1817-1391 in Algiers, Algeria; Nagisa Furukawa laid the dango on Patchouli Knowledge 2058-662 in Madrid, Spain and Kotomi Ichinose dusted off Minori Kushieda 1787-1239 in Sydney, Australia.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Ruby Match Day 1
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]
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.
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