Yuki Nagato def. Tomoyo Sakagami by <100
Over/Under: 3200
Over
Over/Under: 3200
Over
ISML 2009: Hinagiku pulls out the upset special on Shana!
ISML 2009: Hinagiku pulls out the upset special on Shana!
October 24, 2009
Would you believe it! The upset of the year!
Well...so far. But while it was clear that there would be a new champion, Hinagiku Katsura stunned a lot of faces at the Chromosphere Arena, located on the Big Dog, the star of Sirius. A 1677-1395 victory puts her one victory away from succeeding fate Testarossa Harlaown in winning the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara.
The defeat was Shana's first since April 3, 2009. Shana lost to Tomoyo Sakagami 1411-1306 in the Aquamarine stage.
Even Katsura-the Student Council President and pride of the Hakuou Academy in Nerima, Tokyo-was amazed herself at the victory.
"I feel like I'm in full vibrational mode right now, to quote Oprah Winfrey," said Katsura after the contest. "This has to be one of the biggest victories of my career. It's not easy to defeat the top seed in the tournament. But I have to do what I have to do, and I got it done."
Katsura said she knew that she faced the chance of Shana facing her again at the Prinadz Arena, located in the core of Sirius. But it didn't faze her one bit.
"I could be facing Yuki Nagato or Tomoyo [Sakagami], who also defeated Shana," Katsura said. "I come into the closing phases of this contest without any fear, only confidence.
"I am ready to win this Tiara."
Harlaown already conceded her defense against Nagato in the Loser's Bracket Fourth Round, 1687-1536.
Of course, there was other action going on as well.
An exhibition at Madrid saw Kobato Hanato score a 1451-1242 victory over Kuroko Shirai. The kindergarten teacher from the Yoyogi Nursery was quite surprised by the reception she earned at the Spanish capital.
"My role is to heal those whose hearts ache for the ones who love in this world," Hanato said. "It doesn't hurt me to take a little excursion and take part in something like this. I feel privileged to be in Spain. This is the first time I've been here. I've heard about the bull fights, the food and the football...but not the fact I was invited to compete in an exhibition. I look forward to perhaps coming back here, or wherever this group of people known as the International Saimoe League wants me to go. It has been an honor."
As expected, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back in the classification matches with a 1683-1391 victory over Rin Tosaka at Point Rho, while Mikuru Asahina took down Suigintou 1625-1398 at Point Tau.
Finally, there was the matter of the Relegation Matches.
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere was dealt her first defeat of these matches with a 1478-1444 defeat to Mikoto Misaka in Tokyo. Index Prohibitorum defeated Nayuki Minase 1512-1334 in New York City, Sayuri Kurata defeated Evangeline McDowell 1553-1279 in Buenos Aires, Mai Kawasumi whipped past Chii 1539-1357 in Cairo, Reimu Hakurei rolled past Vita 1437-1171 in Moscow, Hayate Yagami edged out Misuzu Kamio 01404-1340 in London and Yuuhi Katagiri defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1497-1397 in Sydney.
With the victory, Kawasumi now assumes top spot in the table. Regardless of where she finishes, De La Valliere will return to the 2010 ISML due to her finish in the 2009 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament (quarterfinals).
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Double Elimination Winner Bracket Final, 9th/11th Classification, Relegation & Special Exhibition
ISML Tiara Double Elimination Winner Bracket Final
ARENA 01: [Shana] Katsura Hinagiku
ISML 9th/11th Classification
ARENA 02: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 03: [Suigintou] Asahina Mikuru
ISML Relegation Round 8
ARENA 04: Misaka Mikoto [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 05: [Index Prohibitorum] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 06: [Evangeline McDowell] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 07: Chii [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Hakurei Reimu] Vita
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 10: Katagiri Yūhi [Tsukimiya Ayu]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 11: Hanato Kobato [Shirai Kuroko]
ARENA 01: [Shana] Katsura Hinagiku
ISML 9th/11th Classification
ARENA 02: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Tōsaka Rin
ARENA 03: [Suigintou] Asahina Mikuru
ISML Relegation Round 8
ARENA 04: Misaka Mikoto [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 05: [Index Prohibitorum] Minase Nayuki
ARENA 06: [Evangeline McDowell] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 07: Chii [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Hakurei Reimu] Vita
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 10: Katagiri Yūhi [Tsukimiya Ayu]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 11: Hanato Kobato [Shirai Kuroko]
ISML 2009: Yuki gets hard-earned payback, and Tomoyo moves on
ISML 2009: Yuki gets hard-earned payback, and Tomoyo moves on
October 20, 2009
Yuki Nagato waited about a year to finally get her revenge on Fate Testarossa Harlaown in the Tiara Double Elimination phase, and she got it.
At the Star of Sirius, located 5,000 miles from the South Magnetic Pole, a 1687-1536 victory told the story.
"At the end of the day, I feel like a huge weight has been carried off my shoulders," Nagato said after the match. "It was bound to happen, but I know that I can't dwell on this too long. Tomoyo Sakagami is an opponent that I know very well. And she will be flying the flag for Clannad. So I will be on my heels at the Epiphaneia Arena."
Sakagami disposed of Kyou Fujibayashi in a thrilling 1499-1479 thriller 5,000 miles from the North Magnetic Pole.
"I think the fans were treated to quite a show," Sakagami said after the contest. "As it stands, I will end my campaign in the top four. But I know, and my fans know, that we are not satisfied with that."
At the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena, a showdown of assasins saw Canaan outwit Inu-Yasha's Sango, 1433-1060.
"I've never had the chance to compete in an arena like this," Canaan said after the match, "so I made it a priority to make the most of it. This was a fun contest. I hope to build on it if I am given the call next year."
In the classification matches, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back with a 1753-1352 walloping of Mikuru Asahina at Point Rho. At Point Tau, Rin Tosaka took it to Suigintou, 1771-1346.
In Round 8 of the ISML Relegation Tournament, the action kept going at a fever pitch. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning next year regardless of where she finishes in the table, defeated Vita 1800-1167 in Tokyo. Index L. Prohibitorum edged Yuuhi Katagiri 14001-1392 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Misuzu Kamio 1615-1146 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata squaked by Chii 1518-1441 in Cairo, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1861-982 in Moscow, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Reimu Hakurei 1461-1408 in London and Hayate Yagami took out Nayuki Minase 1571-1367 in Sydney.
October 20, 2009
Yuki Nagato waited about a year to finally get her revenge on Fate Testarossa Harlaown in the Tiara Double Elimination phase, and she got it.
At the Star of Sirius, located 5,000 miles from the South Magnetic Pole, a 1687-1536 victory told the story.
"At the end of the day, I feel like a huge weight has been carried off my shoulders," Nagato said after the match. "It was bound to happen, but I know that I can't dwell on this too long. Tomoyo Sakagami is an opponent that I know very well. And she will be flying the flag for Clannad. So I will be on my heels at the Epiphaneia Arena."
Sakagami disposed of Kyou Fujibayashi in a thrilling 1499-1479 thriller 5,000 miles from the North Magnetic Pole.
"I think the fans were treated to quite a show," Sakagami said after the contest. "As it stands, I will end my campaign in the top four. But I know, and my fans know, that we are not satisfied with that."
At the Madrid ISML Exhibition Arena, a showdown of assasins saw Canaan outwit Inu-Yasha's Sango, 1433-1060.
"I've never had the chance to compete in an arena like this," Canaan said after the match, "so I made it a priority to make the most of it. This was a fun contest. I hope to build on it if I am given the call next year."
In the classification matches, Haruhi Suzumiya bounced back with a 1753-1352 walloping of Mikuru Asahina at Point Rho. At Point Tau, Rin Tosaka took it to Suigintou, 1771-1346.
In Round 8 of the ISML Relegation Tournament, the action kept going at a fever pitch. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning next year regardless of where she finishes in the table, defeated Vita 1800-1167 in Tokyo. Index L. Prohibitorum edged Yuuhi Katagiri 14001-1392 in New York City, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Misuzu Kamio 1615-1146 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata squaked by Chii 1518-1441 in Cairo, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Evangeline A.K. McDowell 1861-982 in Moscow, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Reimu Hakurei 1461-1408 in London and Hayate Yagami took out Nayuki Minase 1571-1367 in Sydney.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4, Classification Special Exhibition & ISML Relegation Round 7
ISML 2009 Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4
ARENA 02: Nagato Yuki [Fate Testarossa]
ISML 2009 9th/11th Place Classification
ARENA 03: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 04: [Suigintou] Tōsaka Rin
ISML Relegation Round 7
ARENA 04: [Suigintou] Tōsaka Rin
ISML Relegation Round 7
ARENA 05: Vita [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 06: [Index Prohibitorum] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Chii] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Yagami Hayate
Special Exhibition
ARENA 06: [Index Prohibitorum] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kamio Misuzu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 08: [Chii] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Misaka Mikoto
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Tsukimiya Ayu
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Yagami Hayate
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Canaan [Sango]
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4 & Winner's Bracket Final
ISML 2009 Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 4
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kyou Fujibayashi by >150
Over/Under: 2300
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Yuki Nagato by <100 Over/Under: 2200
Under
ISML 2009 Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
Shana def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 2400
Over
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kyou Fujibayashi by >150
Over/Under: 2300
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Yuki Nagato by <100 Over/Under: 2200
Under
ISML 2009 Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
Shana def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 2400
Over
2009 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament: Top 4
1. Taiga Aisaka
CHAMPION
CHAMPION
Round 1:
Taiga Aisaka 726
Lynette Bishop 521
Louise Halevy 68
Ruby Toujou 36
Round 2:
Taiga Aisaka 786
Ami Kawashima 627
Mikuru Asahina 297
Round 3:
Taiga Aisaka 850
Maria 725
Group F Final:
Taiga Aisaka 825
Azusa Nakano 711
Quarterfinals:
Taiga Aisaka 812
Isumi Saginomiya 736
Semifinals:
Taiga Aisaka 1077
Nodoka Haramura 998
Final:
Taiga Aisaka 1332
Yui Hirasawa 1278
Taiga Aisaka 1332
Yui Hirasawa 1278
2. Yui Hirasawa
Round 1:
Yui Hirasawa 708
Yaya Yuiki 258
Hiyori Tamura 121
Ameri Kawai 119
Round 2:
Yui Hirasawa 836
Rika Furude 773
Shimako Toudou 95
Round 3:
Yui Hirasawa 953
Hinagiku Katsura 935
Group E Final:
Yui Hirasawa 838
Minori Kushieda 752
Quarterfinals:
Yui Hirasawa 873
Koromo Amae 819
Semifinals:
Yui Hirasawa 1019
Mihoko Fukuji 988
Final:
Taiga Aisaka 1332
Yui Hirasawa 1278
3. Nodoka Haramura
Round 1:
Nodoka Haramura 655
Yui Kotegawa 268
Budoko 111
Yoshino Shimazu 48
Round 2:
Nodoka Haramura 702
Yoshika Miyafuji 397
Zange 204
Round 3:
Nodoka Haramura 741
Miyako Miyamura 380
Group H Final:
Nodoka Haramura 890
Nagi Sanzen'in 874
Quarterfinals:
Nodoka Haramura 910
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La valliere 716
Semifinals:
Taiga Aisaka 1077
Nodoka Haramura 998
4. Mihoko Fukuji
Round 1:
Mihoko Fukuji 649
Matsurika Shinouji 168
Ryofu Housen 94
Nena Trinity 87
Round 2:
Mihoko Fukuji 683
Mikoto Misaka 599
Touma Minami 71
Round 3:
Mihoko Fukuji 787
Ritsu Tainaka 445
Ushio Okazaki 345
Group G Final:
Mihoko Fukuji 770
Eruruu 441
Quarterfinals:
Mihoko Fukuji 660
Yuuki Kataoka 613
Semifinals:
Yui Hirasawa 1019
Mihoko Fukuji 988
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: It's a double for Taiga Aisaka
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009:
It's a double for Taiga Aisaka!
It's a double for Taiga Aisaka!
By JR Salazar, Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
October 18, 2009
Up until mid-October, Suiseiseki was the only one able to win both the Japan 2chan Anime Saimoe and Anizone Best Moe Tournaments.
Now she has company. Tiger-sized company.
Meet Taiga Aisaka, the 2009 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament champion, who prevailed over Yui Hirasawa in a hotly-contested final, 1332-1278.
A final surge of support at the 11:00 PM hour, along with comfortable leads at the midway points, were the deciding factors in what has been another successful Anime Saimoe Tournament.
At Ohaji High School, a large banner read: "We Made History!" in Japanese, Korean and English. Other banners read, "We Did It!," "You're the greatest, Taiga!," "Roar to victory!," "Taiga earns her stripes!," "Move over Desu! Make room for the Tiger desu!" and "The Tigress of Asia, Taiga you are a goddess!" and even, "The next Prime Minister of Japan wields a wooden sword!" hung from the rafters.
Signs of Taiga's image were raised, free plush Tenori (Palmtop) Tigers were handed out, and flags of the school and the Toradora! logo waved into the crisp Tokyo night.
"Once again, three simple words: We Made History!" exclaimed a smiling Aisaka, surrounded by Ryuji Takasu, Minori Kushieda, Ami Kawashima and Yuusaku Kitamura. "And you all made it possible. Thank you everyone.
"To Yui, you fought a good race. I commend you for your efforts. I look forward to facing you at the ISML.
"To Ami and Minori. You are the best friends I could ever have. Thanks for the memories we had, and the memories we will now have.
"To Yuusaku. Even though you were someone I looked up to, I am glad you are someone I can depend on, even though you aren't the one I would give my life to. Thank you.
"And to Ryuji. We've been through so much, and I had to put up with you for sooooo long..." The crowd laughed. "No seriously, I have! But anyway, you've put a smile on my face for so many times that I can remember. I love you so much, if I was a cheesecake, I'm melting in your mouth right now. Thank you for giving me my strength, and believing in me."
"You're welcome, Taiga," he said, as they exchanged a deep kiss of affection. The crowd cheered, and some even cried.
"How about we thank them with a song?" asked Ami.
"Your choice, champ," Minori said, winking.
She thought about it, then said, "All right everyone. Pre-Parade and Orange. Everybody sing along!" And the crowd sang along, jumping to the beat and chanting to the music.
At Sakuragaoka High, the mood was surprisingly positive. When the results came out, there was applause. A few people held back tears, but everyone knew that they would accept the result, no matter where it went.
"I learned something important today," Hirasawa said, surrounded by the members of her band, their advisor Sawako Yamanaka and her sister Ui. "I lost to someone who wanted this more. And I'm fine with that. Even though I could not avenge Azunyan's defeat, I am glad that I lost to someone who wanted to make her own history.
"This journey was one of the best I ever had, and I know that bigger and brighter days will be waiting for me. If I had let anyone of you down," Yui said, "I'm sorry." And suddenly, the tears came out. "I'm really sorry that I couldn't win this for you. I really am."
Ui consoled her on stage.
"Keep you head up, Yui!" one supporter in the crowd said.
"You didn't let us down at all!' another said.
"You're better than the other 382 that competed this year!" said another.
"And you're always Number One with us!" exclaimed yet another. "Always! Forever!"
"You made us proud, Yui, never forget that!" shouted a fifth from the top of his lungs! "You are this school's heroine!"
And the crowd chanted her name. Yui, through her tears, radiated a large wide smile, and said, "Everybody, thank you very much for your support!" The whole crowd game a standing ovation. And her smile brought a sense of energy that drove her to scream, "FUWA FUWA TIME!"
The band played, and the crowd cheered as if they had won it all.
In the end, everybody won this tournament. Though Aisaka made her own set of history, Hirasawa held her head high for a strong campaign, and one that will be remembered in the annals of the history of the 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament.
ISML 2009: Fate rolls on yet again, and so does Tomoyo
ISML 2009: Fate rolls on yet again, and so does Tomoyo
October 16, 2009
Fate Testarossa Harlaown continues to defend her Tiara as if her life depended on it. She defeated Taiga Aisaka 1662-1600 in Round 3 of the Loser's Bracket at Point Omega, located 0.35 light years away from Sirius (also known as The Big Dog).
"Yuki Nagato is someone I know well," Harlaown said after her contest. "She will be intent to earn some payback for the defeat I dealt her in the final. This time I will have to be careful. She isn't an easy opponent to take down. Her resiliency is what got her here."
Meanwhile, at Point Psi, located 0.70 light years away, Tomoyo Sakagami kept hope alive for CLANNAD with a 1750-1481 victory.
"The battle with Kyou Fujibayashi will be about bragging right as to who is the best from my school, Hikarizaka High, and all of Setagaya ward," Sakagami said. "I want to put on a strong performance against who I feel is my strongest rival historically. In most circumstances, I have had the upper hand, but I do not want to underestimate her this time around."
Fujibayashi and Sakagami will clash at the North Magnetic Pole Arena on October 19. Harlaown and Nagato will duke it out at the South Magnetic Pole Stadium that same day.
In the classification matches, Horo stunned Nanoha Takamachi 1625-1521 at Point Nu while Suiseiseki easily clobbered Shinku 1731-1010 at Point Omicron.
A special match pitting Riza Hawkeye against the Golden Endless Witch of Rokkenjima known as Beatrice took place in Madrid. Beatrice won a thriller in the Spanish capital, 1350-1334.
"It's always nice to show what I can do," Beatrice said, with her signature pipe and butterflies surrounding her. "And I have a large arsenal to choose from." She was referring to the numerous furniture at her disposal.
The relegation rounds continued, too. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning to the tournament via 2chan Anime Saimoe, defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1753-1219 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio took out Evangeline McDowell 1628-1298 in New york City, Mai Kawasumi bulldozed Vita 1705-1283 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka whipped past Nayuki Minase 1747-1320 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya and Sayuri Kurata battled to a 1341-1341 draw in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1473-1308 in London and Hayate Yagami defeated Chii 1552-1432 in Sydney.
October 16, 2009
Fate Testarossa Harlaown continues to defend her Tiara as if her life depended on it. She defeated Taiga Aisaka 1662-1600 in Round 3 of the Loser's Bracket at Point Omega, located 0.35 light years away from Sirius (also known as The Big Dog).
"Yuki Nagato is someone I know well," Harlaown said after her contest. "She will be intent to earn some payback for the defeat I dealt her in the final. This time I will have to be careful. She isn't an easy opponent to take down. Her resiliency is what got her here."
Meanwhile, at Point Psi, located 0.70 light years away, Tomoyo Sakagami kept hope alive for CLANNAD with a 1750-1481 victory.
"The battle with Kyou Fujibayashi will be about bragging right as to who is the best from my school, Hikarizaka High, and all of Setagaya ward," Sakagami said. "I want to put on a strong performance against who I feel is my strongest rival historically. In most circumstances, I have had the upper hand, but I do not want to underestimate her this time around."
Fujibayashi and Sakagami will clash at the North Magnetic Pole Arena on October 19. Harlaown and Nagato will duke it out at the South Magnetic Pole Stadium that same day.
In the classification matches, Horo stunned Nanoha Takamachi 1625-1521 at Point Nu while Suiseiseki easily clobbered Shinku 1731-1010 at Point Omicron.
A special match pitting Riza Hawkeye against the Golden Endless Witch of Rokkenjima known as Beatrice took place in Madrid. Beatrice won a thriller in the Spanish capital, 1350-1334.
"It's always nice to show what I can do," Beatrice said, with her signature pipe and butterflies surrounding her. "And I have a large arsenal to choose from." She was referring to the numerous furniture at her disposal.
The relegation rounds continued, too. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will be returning to the tournament via 2chan Anime Saimoe, defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1753-1219 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio took out Evangeline McDowell 1628-1298 in New york City, Mai Kawasumi bulldozed Vita 1705-1283 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka whipped past Nayuki Minase 1747-1320 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya and Sayuri Kurata battled to a 1341-1341 draw in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1473-1308 in London and Hayate Yagami defeated Chii 1552-1432 in Sydney.
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009 Final Preview
So here we are: the 2009 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament final, pitting Toradora!'s Taiga Aisaka against Yui Hirasawa of K-ON! This is proof that there are voters that are tired of the Saki characters stealing the show. This may deter that voter base, but those who want to see Aisaka win the East Asian Double and put her in the same company with Suiseiseki will be motivated by this.
Meanwhile, the K-ON! fan base got what they wanted. Actually, they would have preferred Mio Akiyama over this, but Yui is the next best thing.
Aisaka comes into this match having scored some notable victories over Azusa Nakano, Lynette Bishop, Maria, Isumi Saginomiya and Nodoka Haramura. Hirasawa has wins over Hinagiku Katsura, Minori Kushieda, Koromo Amae and Mihoko Fukuji to her credit.
Expect a large turnout of over 2,000 for this vote. I will be taking Taiga here to make history, but under 100 votes.
Taiga Aisaka def. Yui Hirasawa by <100
Over/Under: 2000
Over
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 3, 13th-16th classification, Special Exhibition and ISML Relegation, Day 6
ISML Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 3
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Sakagami Tomoyo]
ARENA 02: Fate Testarossa [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 13th-16th Classification
ARENA 03: Holo [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: [Suiseiseki] Shinku
ISML Relegation, Day 6
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 06: Kamio Misuzu [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Vita
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 11: Chii [Yagami Hayate]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Riza Hawkeye [Beatrice]
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Sakagami Tomoyo]
ARENA 02: Fate Testarossa [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML 13th-16th Classification
ARENA 03: Holo [Takamachi Nanoha]
ARENA 04: [Suiseiseki] Shinku
ISML Relegation, Day 6
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 06: Kamio Misuzu [Evangeline McDowell]
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Vita
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 09: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 11: Chii [Yagami Hayate]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Riza Hawkeye [Beatrice]
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Yui advances to the Final
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Yui advances to the Final
October 16, 2009
The 200 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament final has been set: Yui Hirasawa will take on Taiga Aisaka for the title.
The lead guitarist of Sakuragaoka High School's K-ON! (a.k.a. Hokago Tea Time on campus) held off a late push by Mihoko Fukuji of Saki to win, 1019-988.
"We are here to prevent Taiga Aisaka from getting the double," close friend/bassist Mio Akiyama said after the contest. "This one's for Yui."
"No matter what happens now," said Hirasawa after the match, "it will have been a proud achievement to have finished in the top two of this tournament."
Fukuji ends her 2chan Anime Saimoe run in fourth, while Nodoka Haramura finishes third. The final will take place October 17.
October 16, 2009
The 200 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament final has been set: Yui Hirasawa will take on Taiga Aisaka for the title.
The lead guitarist of Sakuragaoka High School's K-ON! (a.k.a. Hokago Tea Time on campus) held off a late push by Mihoko Fukuji of Saki to win, 1019-988.
"We are here to prevent Taiga Aisaka from getting the double," close friend/bassist Mio Akiyama said after the contest. "This one's for Yui."
"No matter what happens now," said Hirasawa after the match, "it will have been a proud achievement to have finished in the top two of this tournament."
Fukuji ends her 2chan Anime Saimoe run in fourth, while Nodoka Haramura finishes third. The final will take place October 17.
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Taiga through to the final
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009: Taiga through to the final
October 14, 2009
Taiga Aisaka is one victory away from securing the East Asian Double. She defeated Nodoka Haramura 1077-998 in the 2009 2cdhan Anime Saimoe Tournament Semi-finals.
Aisaka will face either Mihoko Fukuji or Yui Hirasawa in the final. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue has predicted that it will be a Taiga-Yui final, since Hirasawa is tabbed to win this match easily.
Aisaka, however, disagrees.
"Obviously, you never want to underestimate your opponent," said Aisaka, preparing for her battle with defending International Saimoe League champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown at Point Omega. "Fukuji will represent the only hope remaining for Saki, and voters should not be surprised if she makes a push late in this match."
When asked about who she would rather face, it was not a difficult decision.
"I want Yui," she replied. "I need to earn my payback for what she did to my good friend Minori, among starters. Plus, I want a challenge. Yui provides that. I look forward to it."
The final is scheduled for October 17.
October 14, 2009
Taiga Aisaka is one victory away from securing the East Asian Double. She defeated Nodoka Haramura 1077-998 in the 2009 2cdhan Anime Saimoe Tournament Semi-finals.
Aisaka will face either Mihoko Fukuji or Yui Hirasawa in the final. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue has predicted that it will be a Taiga-Yui final, since Hirasawa is tabbed to win this match easily.
Aisaka, however, disagrees.
"Obviously, you never want to underestimate your opponent," said Aisaka, preparing for her battle with defending International Saimoe League champion Fate Testarossa Harlaown at Point Omega. "Fukuji will represent the only hope remaining for Saki, and voters should not be surprised if she makes a push late in this match."
When asked about who she would rather face, it was not a difficult decision.
"I want Yui," she replied. "I need to earn my payback for what she did to my good friend Minori, among starters. Plus, I want a challenge. Yui provides that. I look forward to it."
The final is scheduled for October 17.
ISML 2009: Shana and Hinagiku progress to Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
ISML 2009: Shana and Hinagiku progress to Tiara Winner's Bracket Final
October 14, 2009
As the ISML 2009 Tiara postseason double-elimination commenced, Shana continues to hold the upper hand, while the SOS Brigade's chances took a further hit with Hinagiku Katsura bucking the trends yet again.
The overall #1 seed defeated Kyou Fujibayashi at Point Phi, located 1.40 years away from Sirius (a.k.a. the Big Dog), 1549-1386.
"My mission from the first day was to finish at the top," Shana said after the contest, munching on what was reported to be her 98th melon bread loaf. "As it stands, I am two wins away from seeing all my hard work come to fruition.
"Hinagiku Katsura was the last opponent I faced in the regular season, and she wants payback in our battle in our fight at the Chromosphaira Arena. I won't let that happen."
Katsura's 1615-1291 victory over Yuki Nagato at Point Chi (located 1.05 light years away from Sirius) deals a further blow to the SOS Brigade's hopes to win the crown, as it relegates Nagato to the Loser's Bracket.
"Nagato has been able to scrape out a victory before in the Loser's Bracket, so I will be wary of her," Katsura said after the contest. "Personally, the setbacks I had in Japan and Korea left quite a bad taste in my mouth. This is just part of the healing process as far as I am concerned.
"I won't be satisfied here. I am two straight victories away from winning the Tiara just like Shana, and I know that even if I beat Shana, she will bounce back to meet me again. I won't leave anything to chance. This is war. This is fun. And this is how I like it."
Shana and Hinagiku will meet at Chromosphaira on October 22.
Meanwhile, the Spanish capital of Madrid-known for its series of exhibition matches-offered another one.
The show Saki may see one of its own characters win the 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament, but it will take time before the stars from the Big Four powers of Kiyosumi High, Ryuumonbuchi High, Kazekoshi Girls School and Tsuruga Academy will be embraced in full.
Saki Miyanaga, the +/- 0 ace from Kiyosumi, fell to Rei Ayanami 1528-1118.
"I don't know if I have ever been given the opportunity to compete in a tournament like the ISML," Ayanami said after the match. "But if I am given the opportunity, my goal is to put in a strong, brave performance. I take this match as seriously as any battle that demands my services."
In the first set of the 13-16th place classification matches, Horo defeated Suiseiseki 1647-1122 on Point Nu, and Nanoha Takamachi demolished Shinku 1580-1173 at Point Omicron.
Finally, the ISML Relegation Rounds continued. In Round 4, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere rose to the top of the table with a 1590-1067 victory over Evangeline McDowell in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio defeated Chii 1370 in New Yorn, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Index L. Prohibitorum 1496-1227 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka flattened Vita 1694-886 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya whipped past Nayuki Minase 1289-1056 in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei laid the ofuda on Hayate Yagami 1361-1095 in London and Sayuri Kurata took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1352-1251 in Sydney.
October 14, 2009
As the ISML 2009 Tiara postseason double-elimination commenced, Shana continues to hold the upper hand, while the SOS Brigade's chances took a further hit with Hinagiku Katsura bucking the trends yet again.
The overall #1 seed defeated Kyou Fujibayashi at Point Phi, located 1.40 years away from Sirius (a.k.a. the Big Dog), 1549-1386.
"My mission from the first day was to finish at the top," Shana said after the contest, munching on what was reported to be her 98th melon bread loaf. "As it stands, I am two wins away from seeing all my hard work come to fruition.
"Hinagiku Katsura was the last opponent I faced in the regular season, and she wants payback in our battle in our fight at the Chromosphaira Arena. I won't let that happen."
Katsura's 1615-1291 victory over Yuki Nagato at Point Chi (located 1.05 light years away from Sirius) deals a further blow to the SOS Brigade's hopes to win the crown, as it relegates Nagato to the Loser's Bracket.
"Nagato has been able to scrape out a victory before in the Loser's Bracket, so I will be wary of her," Katsura said after the contest. "Personally, the setbacks I had in Japan and Korea left quite a bad taste in my mouth. This is just part of the healing process as far as I am concerned.
"I won't be satisfied here. I am two straight victories away from winning the Tiara just like Shana, and I know that even if I beat Shana, she will bounce back to meet me again. I won't leave anything to chance. This is war. This is fun. And this is how I like it."
Shana and Hinagiku will meet at Chromosphaira on October 22.
Meanwhile, the Spanish capital of Madrid-known for its series of exhibition matches-offered another one.
The show Saki may see one of its own characters win the 2chan Anime Saimoe Tournament, but it will take time before the stars from the Big Four powers of Kiyosumi High, Ryuumonbuchi High, Kazekoshi Girls School and Tsuruga Academy will be embraced in full.
Saki Miyanaga, the +/- 0 ace from Kiyosumi, fell to Rei Ayanami 1528-1118.
"I don't know if I have ever been given the opportunity to compete in a tournament like the ISML," Ayanami said after the match. "But if I am given the opportunity, my goal is to put in a strong, brave performance. I take this match as seriously as any battle that demands my services."
In the first set of the 13-16th place classification matches, Horo defeated Suiseiseki 1647-1122 on Point Nu, and Nanoha Takamachi demolished Shinku 1580-1173 at Point Omicron.
Finally, the ISML Relegation Rounds continued. In Round 4, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere rose to the top of the table with a 1590-1067 victory over Evangeline McDowell in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio defeated Chii 1370 in New Yorn, Mai Kawasumi prevailed over Index L. Prohibitorum 1496-1227 in Buenos Aires, Mikoto Misaka flattened Vita 1694-886 in Cairo, Ayu Tsukimiya whipped past Nayuki Minase 1289-1056 in Moscow, Reimu Hakurei laid the ofuda on Hayate Yagami 1361-1095 in London and Sayuri Kurata took out Yuuhi Katagiri 1352-1251 in Sydney.
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009 Semifinals Preview
So, with hours to go before the semis, I wil provide my preview of these 2chan Anime Saimoe 2009 crackers of clashes. You can vote on this by going to www.animesaimoe.org.
Strawberries? Or Oranges? Flat? Or Fat? Small? Or Big? Kendo? Or Mahjong? These are choice we as votes on 2chan must deal with. Never mind that we have to take into consideration who the survivors have defeated, which factions are making the push, and who does not have what it takes to win the crown.
Taiga Aisaka is someone that has already been at the top. In the Korea Anizone Best Moe tournament, she disposed of Kagami Hiiragi by a mere three votes to clinch her first championship. The Japanese bloc of voters supported Taiga in this instance, and they are looking to make her the first character since Suiseiseki to win the East Asian Double.
Nodoka Haramura, however, is a different case. Endowed to the point where her bust would make for a satisfying pillow for anybody, the mahjong superstar has made a habit of dismissing those with A-cups left and right. Case in point: her victory over Nagi Sanzen'in in the Group H final.
But Nodoka's charm outside of her bust may be a compelling reason to vote Haramura through. But with Taiga's Korea victory and continuing battles in the ISML, the push for the double continues.
Taiga Aisaka def. Nodoka Haramura by >100 votes
Over/Under: 1700
Over
Hello, hello, hello; we sure weren't expecting this. Or were we? It's the Captain vs. the Retard! No, that's not right. How about this: it's Hisa Takei's blonde uke b**** vs. Azunyan's Obsessed Master with the Gitah! No, no, that's not right either. A-ha! I got it. Excuse me while I clear my throat while continuing. Ahem.
Mihoko Fukuji vs. Yui Hirasawa is an intriguing match worth looking at. Hirasawa will come into this contest with seemingly meritorious victories over Hinagiku Katsura and Minori Kushieda, as well as a chance to get payback for Fukuji's win over Ritsu Tainaka in Round 3.
The bookies are looking at Fukuji at the underdog in this semi, and with good reason. Aside from her win over Tainaka, Fukuji's only big win came against Mikoto Misaka. Her win over Eruruu was a walk-over after the biggest threat in Yuki Nagato was stopped by the stalwart of Utawarerumono fame.
In a tournament like 2chan Anime Saimoe, one should never take their opponents lightly. But the outcome here should be predictable and expected. The lead guitarist from K-ON! will be in the final easily.
Yui Hirasawa def. Mihoko Fukuji by >100
Over/Under: 1750
Over
Taiga Aisaka is someone that has already been at the top. In the Korea Anizone Best Moe tournament, she disposed of Kagami Hiiragi by a mere three votes to clinch her first championship. The Japanese bloc of voters supported Taiga in this instance, and they are looking to make her the first character since Suiseiseki to win the East Asian Double.
Nodoka Haramura, however, is a different case. Endowed to the point where her bust would make for a satisfying pillow for anybody, the mahjong superstar has made a habit of dismissing those with A-cups left and right. Case in point: her victory over Nagi Sanzen'in in the Group H final.
But Nodoka's charm outside of her bust may be a compelling reason to vote Haramura through. But with Taiga's Korea victory and continuing battles in the ISML, the push for the double continues.
Taiga Aisaka def. Nodoka Haramura by >100 votes
Over/Under: 1700
Over
Hello, hello, hello; we sure weren't expecting this. Or were we? It's the Captain vs. the Retard! No, that's not right. How about this: it's Hisa Takei's blonde uke b**** vs. Azunyan's Obsessed Master with the Gitah! No, no, that's not right either. A-ha! I got it. Excuse me while I clear my throat while continuing. Ahem.
Mihoko Fukuji vs. Yui Hirasawa is an intriguing match worth looking at. Hirasawa will come into this contest with seemingly meritorious victories over Hinagiku Katsura and Minori Kushieda, as well as a chance to get payback for Fukuji's win over Ritsu Tainaka in Round 3.
The bookies are looking at Fukuji at the underdog in this semi, and with good reason. Aside from her win over Tainaka, Fukuji's only big win came against Mikoto Misaka. Her win over Eruruu was a walk-over after the biggest threat in Yuki Nagato was stopped by the stalwart of Utawarerumono fame.
In a tournament like 2chan Anime Saimoe, one should never take their opponents lightly. But the outcome here should be predictable and expected. The lead guitarist from K-ON! will be in the final easily.
Yui Hirasawa def. Mihoko Fukuji by >100
Over/Under: 1750
Over
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009 Tournament Top 5-8
5. Koromo Amae
Round 1:
Koromo Amae 585
Izumi Segawa 583
Miyako 191
Noriko Nijou 65
Round 2:
Koromo Amae 689
Sakuya Aizawa 463
Erica Hartmann 151
Round 3:
Koromo Amae 792
Hanyuu Furude 566
Group D Final:
Koromo Amae 700
Amu Hinamori 440
Quarterfinals:
Yui Hirasawa 873
Koromo Amae 819
6. Isumi Saginomiya
Round 1:
Isumi Saginomiya 607
Haruka Minami 454
Kafuka Fuura 118
Tiffania Westwood 65
Round 2:
Isumi Saginomiya 607
Kana Minami 457
Perrine H. Clostermann 163
Round 3:
Isumi Saginomiya 475
Nagi 415
Group B Final:
Isumi Saginomiya 759
Kana Ikeda 737
Quarterfinals:
Taiga Aisaka 812
Isumi Saginomiya 736
7. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere
Round 1:
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 413
Sae 218
Lunar Edomae 212
Chiharu Harukaze 83
Round 2:
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 664
Hisa Takei 633
Mio Sakamoto 162
Round 3:
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 784
Mion Sonozaki 559
Group C Final:
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 846
Momoko Touyoko 837
Quarterfinals:
Nodoka Haramura 910
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 716
8. Yuuki Kataoka
Round 1:
Yuuki Kataoka 521
Gertrud Barkhorn 253
Saki Tenjouin 118
Kaoru Akashi 73
Round 2:
Yuuki Kataoka 661
Mei Sunohara 485
Minato Nagase 129
Round 3:
Yuuki Kataoka 878
Utau Hoshina 384
Group A Final:
Yuuki Kataoka 734
Chiaki Minami 545
Quarterfinals:
Mihoko Fukuji 660
Yuuki Kataoka 613
2chan Anime Saimoe 2009 Tournament Top 9-16
Round 1:
Nagi Sanzen'in 687
Sheryl Nome 207
Ai Haibara 187
Kozue Orihara 84
Round 2:
Nagi Sanzen'in 669
Rena Ryuuguu 430
Yumiko Christina Ichinose 86
Round 3:
Nagi Sanzen'in 889
Saki Miyanaga 770
Group H Final:
Nodoka Haramura 890
Nagi Sanzen'in 874
10. Momoko Touyoko
Round 1:
Momoko Touyoko 584
Tsumugi Kotobuki 414
Aruruu 152
Rebecca Miyamoto 116
Round 2:
Momoko Touyoko 675
Kotomi Ichinose 432
Megumi Kamigaki 48
Round 3:
Momoko Touyoko 770
Kyou Fujibayashi 657
Group C Final:
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 846
Momoko Touyoko 837
Round 1:
Minori Kushieda 494
Kagome Ikaruga 238
Klan Klan 143
Miyo Takano 106
Round 2:
Minori Kushieda 494
Teru Miyanaga 209
Miyuki Takara 138
Round 3:
Miniri Kushieda 866
Ayumu Nishizawa 656
Group E Final:
Yui Hirasawa 838
Minori Kushieda 752
Round 1:
Kana Ikeda 617
Karen Kozuki (Stadtfeld) 262
Kyouka Midarezaki 146
Yukari Sahashi 93
Round 2:
Kana Ikeda 591
Horo 454
Tsukasa Hiiragi 406
Round 3:
Kana Ikeda 713
Fuuko Ibuki 625
Group B Final:
Isumi Saginomiya 759
Kana Ikeda 737
Round 1:
Azusa Nakano 611
Index L. Prohibitorum 584
Nia Teppelin 87
Kaori Kanzaki 75
Round 2:
Azusa Nakano 658
Kuroko Shirai 256
Mizore Shirayuki 110
Round 3:
Azusa Nakano 885
Nagisa Furukawa 723
Group F Final:
Taiga Aisaka 825
Azusa Nakano 711
Round 1:
Chiaki Minami 386
Isara Gunther 206
Mei Isayama 141
Eriko Futami 97
Nagi Hirono 75
Round 2:
Chiaki Minami 583
Last Order 467
Yutaka Kobayakawa 271
Round 3:
Chiaki Minami 477
Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke 394
Group A Final:
Yuuki Kataoka 734
Chiaki Minami 545
15. Eruruu
Round 1:
Eruruu 362
Coopa 220
Misato Katsuragi 156
Abiru Kobushi 140
Round 2:
Eruruu 434
Haruhi Suzumiya 434
Kamyu 106
Round 3:
Eruruu 534
Yuki Nagato 397
Haruhi Suzumiya 149
Group G Final:
Mihoko Fukuji 770
Eruruu 441
16. Amu Hinamori
Round 1:
Amu Hinamori 588
Ui Hirasawa 491
Corticarte Apa Lagranges 141
Aisa Himegami 120
Round 2:
Amu Hinamori 336
Alicia Melchiott 338
Kanu Unchou 209
Round 3:
Amu Hinamori 655
Komoe Tsukuyomi 569
Group D Final
Koromo Amae 700
Amu Hinamori 440
Thoughts on the 2009 Anizone Best Moe Tournament in Korea
I was quite pleased with the turnout for the Korean vote. What impressed me was the staying power of a few shows, namely Lucky Star, Spice & Wolf, and-dare I say it-the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. There were voters who still like Yuki Nagato, who finished eighth overall in the tournament. I can suspect that the North American and European voters were solid in keeping these characters in it.
Kagami has to be a surprise. A lot of people were hoping for her to conquer Korea just like she conquered Japan last year (albeit she got help from her younger sister Tsukasa). She came painfully close to achieving this.
Taiga won the bulk of the European Union states and the Commonwealth countries that participated, Latvia, Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan. Kagami got the American vote, and also won Spain, Italy, Russia, Korea, China, Thailand, Greece, Chile, Taiwan, Finland, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia
Taiga Aisaka of Toradora! now has a chance to pull off what Suiseiseki was able to do in 2006: win both the Anizone and 2chan tournaments. A 1809-1806 victory got her the crown. That capped off a day where she also won her round in the ISML and her quarterfinal clash with Isumi Saginomiya. Taiga is a character poised to leave a legacy like Haruhi, Fate Testarossa, C.C., Nanoha Takamachi, Shana, Konata Izumi...Yo. If there was a Saimoe Hall of Fame, I'd put her in on the first ballot.
The tournament in Korea also gave rise to some new faces entering the ISML next season. Ui Hirasawa is considered to be the perfect opposite of her sloppy older sister Yui...and yet she made the quarterfinals. Azusa Nakano, the youngest member of the band "Hokago Tea Time" (as they are known at Sakuragaoka), rode on Sawako Yamanaka's cat ears and tail apparati to finish third in the tournament. That's pretty good.
Ushio Okazaki may have long odds to stay in the tournament next season, but it makes the point clear that Clannad's not gonna go anywhere anytime soon. Her fourth-place finish at this tournament means that the Key franchise will be a force to be reckoned with next year. Did I mention that the big five of Nagisa, Tomoyo, Kyou, Fuuko and Kotomi will be back too? Mother and child...in the ISML. Good lordy, it's a family affair.
Meanwhile in Japan, there will be someone finishing in the top three from Saki. Well, there has to be. This show has swept the land of the Rising Sun like you wouldn't believe. The likes Nodoka Haramura and Mihoko Fukuji will likely be up against Aisaka for the crown.
And these four will be going after each other next season, so treat the rest of the 2chan campaign as a sneak peek for what's to come. Oh yes, and Yui got the nod too to qualify. That also brings to mind this: Yui Hirasawa is still alive in the tournament as of this post. She defeated Koromo Amae 873-819 in the quarterfinals and will finish no worse than fourth. If I'm Fukuji, I would be wise to not underestimate this rising power from Sakuragaoka High.
Anizone 2009 Best Moe Tournament Top 16:
1. Taiga Aisaka
2. Kagami Hiiragi
3. Azusa Nakano
4. Ushio Okazaki
5. Hinagiku Katsura
6. Horo
7. Ui Hirasawa
8. Yuki Nagato
9. Ai Haibara
10. Sakura Kinomoto
11. Kyou Fujibayashi
12. C.C.
13. Haruhi Suzumiya
14. Ami Kawashima
15. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere
16. Mion Sonozaki
Kagami has to be a surprise. A lot of people were hoping for her to conquer Korea just like she conquered Japan last year (albeit she got help from her younger sister Tsukasa). She came painfully close to achieving this.
Taiga won the bulk of the European Union states and the Commonwealth countries that participated, Latvia, Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan. Kagami got the American vote, and also won Spain, Italy, Russia, Korea, China, Thailand, Greece, Chile, Taiwan, Finland, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia
Taiga Aisaka of Toradora! now has a chance to pull off what Suiseiseki was able to do in 2006: win both the Anizone and 2chan tournaments. A 1809-1806 victory got her the crown. That capped off a day where she also won her round in the ISML and her quarterfinal clash with Isumi Saginomiya. Taiga is a character poised to leave a legacy like Haruhi, Fate Testarossa, C.C., Nanoha Takamachi, Shana, Konata Izumi...Yo. If there was a Saimoe Hall of Fame, I'd put her in on the first ballot.
The tournament in Korea also gave rise to some new faces entering the ISML next season. Ui Hirasawa is considered to be the perfect opposite of her sloppy older sister Yui...and yet she made the quarterfinals. Azusa Nakano, the youngest member of the band "Hokago Tea Time" (as they are known at Sakuragaoka), rode on Sawako Yamanaka's cat ears and tail apparati to finish third in the tournament. That's pretty good.
Ushio Okazaki may have long odds to stay in the tournament next season, but it makes the point clear that Clannad's not gonna go anywhere anytime soon. Her fourth-place finish at this tournament means that the Key franchise will be a force to be reckoned with next year. Did I mention that the big five of Nagisa, Tomoyo, Kyou, Fuuko and Kotomi will be back too? Mother and child...in the ISML. Good lordy, it's a family affair.
Meanwhile in Japan, there will be someone finishing in the top three from Saki. Well, there has to be. This show has swept the land of the Rising Sun like you wouldn't believe. The likes Nodoka Haramura and Mihoko Fukuji will likely be up against Aisaka for the crown.
And these four will be going after each other next season, so treat the rest of the 2chan campaign as a sneak peek for what's to come. Oh yes, and Yui got the nod too to qualify. That also brings to mind this: Yui Hirasawa is still alive in the tournament as of this post. She defeated Koromo Amae 873-819 in the quarterfinals and will finish no worse than fourth. If I'm Fukuji, I would be wise to not underestimate this rising power from Sakuragaoka High.
Anizone 2009 Best Moe Tournament Top 16:
1. Taiga Aisaka
2. Kagami Hiiragi
3. Azusa Nakano
4. Ushio Okazaki
5. Hinagiku Katsura
6. Horo
7. Ui Hirasawa
8. Yuki Nagato
9. Ai Haibara
10. Sakura Kinomoto
11. Kyou Fujibayashi
12. C.C.
13. Haruhi Suzumiya
14. Ami Kawashima
15. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere
16. Mion Sonozaki
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Double Elimination Winner's Bracket Round 3 and 13-16th classification, ISML Relegation Round 5
ISML Tiara Double Elimination Winner's Bracket Round 3
ARENA 01: [Shana] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 02: Katsura Hinagiku [Nagato Yuki]
ISML Tiara 13-16th Classification
ARENA 03: [Suiseiseki] Holo
ARENA 04: Shinku [Takamachi Nanoha]
ISML Relegation Round 5
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 06: [Kamio Misuzu] Chii
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Vita]
ARENA 09: Tsukimiya Ayu [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 11: [Katagiri Yūhi] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 12: Ayanami Rei [Miyanaga Saki]
ARENA 01: [Shana] Fujibayashi Kyō
ARENA 02: Katsura Hinagiku [Nagato Yuki]
ISML Tiara 13-16th Classification
ARENA 03: [Suiseiseki] Holo
ARENA 04: Shinku [Takamachi Nanoha]
ISML Relegation Round 5
ARENA 05: [Louise Vallière] Evangeline McDowell
ARENA 06: [Kamio Misuzu] Chii
ARENA 07: [Kawasumi Mai] Index Prohibitorum
ARENA 08: Misaka Mikoto [Vita]
ARENA 09: Tsukimiya Ayu [Minase Nayuki]
ARENA 10: [Hakurei Reimu] Yagami Hayate
ARENA 11: [Katagiri Yūhi] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 12: Ayanami Rei [Miyanaga Saki]
ISML 2009: Fate's defense lives on as SOS Brigade falters
ISML 2009: Fate's defense lives on as SOS Brigade falters
October 10, 2009
It seems that those counting Fate Testarossa Harlaown out of the race for the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara didn't really who the defending holder is.
The ace of the Time Space Administration Bureau, along with Bardiche Assault, laid a successful 1722-1133 assault on Suigintou at Point Sigma, located 2.45 light years away from Sirius (a.k.a. the Big Dog).
"We still have a long way to go," Harlaown said after the match, "but with every victory, I am making it known that I am not going to give up my crown easily. I go into the next round knowing I am still safe."
Point Rho is located 2.80 years from Sirius, and Tomoyo Sakagami went after Mikuru Asahina like a ravenous hound, 1792-1192.
"Obviously, I hate being placed in this side of the bracket," Sakagami said, "but at least I still have plenty of fight left in me. I look forward to the next match."
At Point Tau, located 2.10 years to Sirius, Taiga Aisaka defeated Rin Tosaka 1517-1378. This came on the heels of a razor-thin 1809-1806 victory over Kagami Hiiragi to win the 2009 Anizone Best Moe Tournament.
"Looks like today's my lucky day," said a beaming Aisaka. "I get a win here, I get a win there [in Korea], and I move on to the 2chan Semis. A three-for-one. No laurel-sitting for me, though; we got some more business to take care of. Nodoka [Haramura] shouldn't pose me any trouble down in Japan, but she won't be an easy opponent to dismiss."
Aisaka will be at a victory rally in Seoul today with her husband-to-be, Ryuji Takase and good friends/returning ISML participants Ami Kawashima and Minori Kushieda.
Hiiragi may not have won Korea, but she got consolation in a 1524-1387 victory over Haruhi Suzumiya at Point Upsilon, located 1.75 light years away from the Big Dog.
"It was a close contest in Korea, and our campaign gave it its best shot," Hiiragi said. "You can only control so much. I want to get my revenge at the Epiphaneia, but both of us know we still have work to do."
With Suzumiya and Asahina having lost steam, Yuki Nagato remains the only hope for the SOS Brigade in the quest for the Tiara.
In other action, a special exhibition in Madrid pitted Pandora Hearts's Alice against Shugo Chara's Utau Hoshina. The one-time rival and now good friend of Amu Hinamori won the contest, 1221-1107.
The ISML Relegation rounds also continued. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who was eliminated by Haramura in the 2chan quarterfinals, defeated Mai Kawasumi 1514-1337 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio prevailed over Yuuhi Katagiri 1364-1226 in New York City, Mikoto Misaka shocked Sayuri Kurata 1544-1228, Ayu Tsukimiya took down Chii 1446-1296 in Cairo, Reimu Hakurei defeated Evangeline McDowell 1336-1175 in Moscow, Hayate Yagami defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1337-1282 in London and Vita edged Nayuki Minase 1348-1327 in Sydney.
October 10, 2009
It seems that those counting Fate Testarossa Harlaown out of the race for the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara didn't really who the defending holder is.
The ace of the Time Space Administration Bureau, along with Bardiche Assault, laid a successful 1722-1133 assault on Suigintou at Point Sigma, located 2.45 light years away from Sirius (a.k.a. the Big Dog).
"We still have a long way to go," Harlaown said after the match, "but with every victory, I am making it known that I am not going to give up my crown easily. I go into the next round knowing I am still safe."
Point Rho is located 2.80 years from Sirius, and Tomoyo Sakagami went after Mikuru Asahina like a ravenous hound, 1792-1192.
"Obviously, I hate being placed in this side of the bracket," Sakagami said, "but at least I still have plenty of fight left in me. I look forward to the next match."
At Point Tau, located 2.10 years to Sirius, Taiga Aisaka defeated Rin Tosaka 1517-1378. This came on the heels of a razor-thin 1809-1806 victory over Kagami Hiiragi to win the 2009 Anizone Best Moe Tournament.
"Looks like today's my lucky day," said a beaming Aisaka. "I get a win here, I get a win there [in Korea], and I move on to the 2chan Semis. A three-for-one. No laurel-sitting for me, though; we got some more business to take care of. Nodoka [Haramura] shouldn't pose me any trouble down in Japan, but she won't be an easy opponent to dismiss."
Aisaka will be at a victory rally in Seoul today with her husband-to-be, Ryuji Takase and good friends/returning ISML participants Ami Kawashima and Minori Kushieda.
Hiiragi may not have won Korea, but she got consolation in a 1524-1387 victory over Haruhi Suzumiya at Point Upsilon, located 1.75 light years away from the Big Dog.
"It was a close contest in Korea, and our campaign gave it its best shot," Hiiragi said. "You can only control so much. I want to get my revenge at the Epiphaneia, but both of us know we still have work to do."
With Suzumiya and Asahina having lost steam, Yuki Nagato remains the only hope for the SOS Brigade in the quest for the Tiara.
In other action, a special exhibition in Madrid pitted Pandora Hearts's Alice against Shugo Chara's Utau Hoshina. The one-time rival and now good friend of Amu Hinamori won the contest, 1221-1107.
The ISML Relegation rounds also continued. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who was eliminated by Haramura in the 2chan quarterfinals, defeated Mai Kawasumi 1514-1337 in Tokyo. Misuzu Kamio prevailed over Yuuhi Katagiri 1364-1226 in New York City, Mikoto Misaka shocked Sayuri Kurata 1544-1228, Ayu Tsukimiya took down Chii 1446-1296 in Cairo, Reimu Hakurei defeated Evangeline McDowell 1336-1175 in Moscow, Hayate Yagami defeated Index L. Prohibitorum 1337-1282 in London and Vita edged Nayuki Minase 1348-1327 in Sydney.
ISML 2009: Tiara Winner's Bracket Round 2 & Loser's Bracket Round 3
Shana def. Kyou Fujibayashi by >200
Over/Under: 3300
Over
Yuki Nagato def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 3100
Under
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kagami Hiiragi by >100
Over/Under: 3000
Under
Taiga Aisaka def. Fate Testarossa Harlaown by >150
Over/Under: 3200
Over
Over/Under: 3300
Over
Yuki Nagato def. Hinagiku Katsura by >100
Over/Under: 3100
Under
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Kagami Hiiragi by >100
Over/Under: 3000
Under
Taiga Aisaka def. Fate Testarossa Harlaown by >150
Over/Under: 3200
Over
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 2, ISML Relegation Round 4 & Exhibition
Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 1
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 02: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 03: [Fate Testarossa] Suigintou
ARENA 04: Tōsaka Rin [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML Relegation Round 4
ARENA 05: Kawasumi Mai [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 06: [Kamio Misuzu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kurata Sayuri [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 08: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Chii
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Hakurei Reimu
ARENA 10: Index Prohibitorum [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Vita
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Alice [Hoshina Utau]
ARENA 01: Hiiragi Kagami [Suzumiya Haruhi]
ARENA 02: [Sakagami Tomoyo] Asahina Mikuru
ARENA 03: [Fate Testarossa] Suigintou
ARENA 04: Tōsaka Rin [Aisaka Taiga]
ISML Relegation Round 4
ARENA 05: Kawasumi Mai [Louise Vallière]
ARENA 06: [Kamio Misuzu] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 07: Kurata Sayuri [Misaka Mikoto]
ARENA 08: [Tsukimiya Ayu] Chii
ARENA 09: [Evangeline McDowell] Hakurei Reimu
ARENA 10: Index Prohibitorum [Yagami Hayate]
ARENA 11: [Minase Nayuki] Vita
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Alice [Hoshina Utau]
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Loser's Bracket Round 2
Haruhi Suzumiya def. Kagami Hiiragi by >200
Over/Under: 3200
Over
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Mikuru Asahina by >250
Over/Under: 3100
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Suigintou by >100
Over/Under: 3250
Under
Taiga Aisaka def. Rin Tosaka by >150
Over/Under: 3400
Over
Over/Under: 3200
Over
Tomoyo Sakagami def. Mikuru Asahina by >250
Over/Under: 3100
Over
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Suigintou by >100
Over/Under: 3250
Under
Taiga Aisaka def. Rin Tosaka by >150
Over/Under: 3400
Over
ISML 2009: Every girl for herself in the Loser's Bracket
ISML 2009: Every girl for herself in the Loser's Bracket
October 6, 2009
In the Loser's Bracket of the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara postseason phase, you cannot afford to lose again or you are out of the running. Every match is a must-win. It's every girl for herself.
No need to tell a few of the unfortunate fallen why Tuesday.
At Point Nu, located 4.20 light years to Sirius (a.k.a. "The Big Dog"), Kagami Hiiragi eliminated Horo easily, 1659-1317. The victory comes at the heels of her defeat of Clannad's Ushio Okazaki in Korea.
"In this part of the season," Hiiragi said at a press conference on Nu, "you want to win every match that comes your way. You never want to drop any of them. Taiga (Aisaka) is who I will face in Korea, and if I keep winning, I could be taking her on at the Epiphaneia Stadium on the 26th. It won't be easy, though. For starters, there is the issue of Haruhi (Suzumiya) to deal with."
Suzumiya will be taking on Hiiragi on October 8 at Point Upsilon.
Aisaka, fresh off the heels of sweeping Azusa Nakano in both Japan and Korea, had no problems blowing apart Shinku 1952-1009, at Point Xi, 3.85 light years away.
"I really don't have much to worry about," Aisaka said after the contest. "From this point, the ISML will answer the question of how far I will go. I'm more concerned about the contests in Japan, and especially in Korea. I hope to win that, because it will be good leverage heading into the later parts of the 2chan tournament. But I will never any of these opportunities lightly. That would be the last thing I would do."
Aisaka faces Rin Tosaka at Point Tau next.
Nanoha Takamachi never had a chance against close friend and battle partner Fate Testarossa Harlaown. It was a walk in Point Omicron (located 3.50 light years away from the Big Dog) for Harlaown, winning 1757-851.
"Clearly the road to defending my crown was going to get tougher," she said. "But I am someone that goes down fighting, and even though I am in the Loser's Bracket, you can bet that I will lay my life on the line to defend my Tiara. And that is what I intend to do."
Fate takes on Suigintou at Point Sigma next.
At Point Pi, located 3.15 light years from Sirius, Mikuru Asahina put the clamps down early and often on Suiseiseki, winning in a 1713-1280 laugher.
"This is the business end of things," said Asahina in her adult form, while her younger form was sleeping next to Kyon. "Every opponent is just as good as the other, and the will of the audience determines the outcome. I have never taken a match like this for granted, and I am going to continue fighting until the road ends for me. Hopefully it will lead to what the others still alive are also hoping it will lead to.
"We have our eyes on the prize. This is why you play the games."
In other action, a special match pitted likely at-large qualifiers for next season: K-ON!'s Mio Akiyama and Bakemonogatari's Hitagi Senjougahara in Madrid. If anybody in the Spanish capital (some still reeling from Rioitis) thought this was going to be a close affair, they were in for a rude awakening. Senjougahara got destroyed by the Dangerous Queen of Sakuragaoka, 1812-1105.
Finally, the relegation rounds continued. Mai Kawasumi defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1397-1076 in Tokyo, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere cruised past Misuzu Kamio 1579-1257 in New York City, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Chii 1556-1244 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata rolled past Index L. Prohibitorum 1484-1278 in Cairo, Yuuhi Katagiri prevailed over Hayate Yagami 1342-1290, Reimu Hakurei won a 1337-1319 nailbiter over Nayuki Minase in London and Evangeline McDowell defeated Vita 1311-1199.
October 6, 2009
In the Loser's Bracket of the 2009 International Saimoe League Tiara postseason phase, you cannot afford to lose again or you are out of the running. Every match is a must-win. It's every girl for herself.
No need to tell a few of the unfortunate fallen why Tuesday.
At Point Nu, located 4.20 light years to Sirius (a.k.a. "The Big Dog"), Kagami Hiiragi eliminated Horo easily, 1659-1317. The victory comes at the heels of her defeat of Clannad's Ushio Okazaki in Korea.
"In this part of the season," Hiiragi said at a press conference on Nu, "you want to win every match that comes your way. You never want to drop any of them. Taiga (Aisaka) is who I will face in Korea, and if I keep winning, I could be taking her on at the Epiphaneia Stadium on the 26th. It won't be easy, though. For starters, there is the issue of Haruhi (Suzumiya) to deal with."
Suzumiya will be taking on Hiiragi on October 8 at Point Upsilon.
Aisaka, fresh off the heels of sweeping Azusa Nakano in both Japan and Korea, had no problems blowing apart Shinku 1952-1009, at Point Xi, 3.85 light years away.
"I really don't have much to worry about," Aisaka said after the contest. "From this point, the ISML will answer the question of how far I will go. I'm more concerned about the contests in Japan, and especially in Korea. I hope to win that, because it will be good leverage heading into the later parts of the 2chan tournament. But I will never any of these opportunities lightly. That would be the last thing I would do."
Aisaka faces Rin Tosaka at Point Tau next.
Nanoha Takamachi never had a chance against close friend and battle partner Fate Testarossa Harlaown. It was a walk in Point Omicron (located 3.50 light years away from the Big Dog) for Harlaown, winning 1757-851.
"Clearly the road to defending my crown was going to get tougher," she said. "But I am someone that goes down fighting, and even though I am in the Loser's Bracket, you can bet that I will lay my life on the line to defend my Tiara. And that is what I intend to do."
Fate takes on Suigintou at Point Sigma next.
At Point Pi, located 3.15 light years from Sirius, Mikuru Asahina put the clamps down early and often on Suiseiseki, winning in a 1713-1280 laugher.
"This is the business end of things," said Asahina in her adult form, while her younger form was sleeping next to Kyon. "Every opponent is just as good as the other, and the will of the audience determines the outcome. I have never taken a match like this for granted, and I am going to continue fighting until the road ends for me. Hopefully it will lead to what the others still alive are also hoping it will lead to.
"We have our eyes on the prize. This is why you play the games."
In other action, a special match pitted likely at-large qualifiers for next season: K-ON!'s Mio Akiyama and Bakemonogatari's Hitagi Senjougahara in Madrid. If anybody in the Spanish capital (some still reeling from Rioitis) thought this was going to be a close affair, they were in for a rude awakening. Senjougahara got destroyed by the Dangerous Queen of Sakuragaoka, 1812-1105.
Finally, the relegation rounds continued. Mai Kawasumi defeated Ayu Tsukimiya 1397-1076 in Tokyo, Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere cruised past Misuzu Kamio 1579-1257 in New York City, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Chii 1556-1244 in Buenos Aires, Sayuri Kurata rolled past Index L. Prohibitorum 1484-1278 in Cairo, Yuuhi Katagiri prevailed over Hayate Yagami 1342-1290, Reimu Hakurei won a 1337-1319 nailbiter over Nayuki Minase in London and Evangeline McDowell defeated Vita 1311-1199.
BoBA 2009 ISML Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 1, ISML Relegation Round 3 & Special Exhibition
Tiara Loser's Bracket Round 1
ARENA 01: Holo [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 02: Asahina Mikuru [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 03: Takamachi Nanoha [Fate Testarossa]
ARENA 04: [Aisaka Taiga] Shinku
ISML Relegation Round 3
ARENA 05: Tsukimiya Ayu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: [Louise Vallière] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 07: [Misaka Mikoto] Chii
ARENA 08: [Index Prohibitorum] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 10: Minase Nayuki [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 11: Vita [Evangeline McDowell]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Senjōgahara Hitagi [Akiyama Mio]
ARENA 01: Holo [Hiiragi Kagami]
ARENA 02: Asahina Mikuru [Suiseiseki]
ARENA 03: Takamachi Nanoha [Fate Testarossa]
ARENA 04: [Aisaka Taiga] Shinku
ISML Relegation Round 3
ARENA 05: Tsukimiya Ayu [Kawasumi Mai]
ARENA 06: [Louise Vallière] Kamio Misuzu
ARENA 07: [Misaka Mikoto] Chii
ARENA 08: [Index Prohibitorum] Kurata Sayuri
ARENA 09: [Yagami Hayate] Katagiri Yūhi
ARENA 10: Minase Nayuki [Hakurei Reimu]
ARENA 11: Vita [Evangeline McDowell]
Special Exhibition
ARENA 12: Senjōgahara Hitagi [Akiyama Mio]
ISML 2009: Shana, Yuki Nagato inch one step closer to the Tiara
ISML 2009: Shana, Yuki Nagato inch one step closer to the Tiara
October 3, 2009
The possibility of Shana going through the ISML 2009 Tiara campaign without a defeat grew stronger, while Yuki Nagato also progressed into the next round in the Winner's Bracket.
Nagato may not have advanced in the 2009 Anizone Beat Moe and 2chan Anime Saimoe tournaments, but she did win the bulk of the vote in her match with Haruhi Suzumiya on Point Kappa, 3.50 light years away, by the score of 1429-1119.
"Winning the tournaments in Korea and Japan are insignificant when compared to winning a crown as prestigious as this," Nagato said after the contest. "I can calculate that this brings a feeling of accomplishment, but only to a certain degree. In layman terms, the job is not finished. Shana is as strong an opponent as anyone could face in the ISML this year, and she will not be an opponent to take down without a certain degree of commitment and effort on my part."
"Not looking good for us," said Haruhi after the contest. "I am not surprised about Yuki beating me again, but Eruruu beating both of us at 2chan. This is a clear insult to our cause. Even worse, with Yuki out of it in Korea, we are losing our clout. Thankfully there are those abroad that still believe in who we are and what our mission is."
Shana, meanwhile, had less difficulty defeating Rin Tosaka at Point Iota, located 3.15 light years from Earth, by the score of 1524-1108.
"My objective is approaching this tournament one match at a time," Shana said. "Today our team is three victories away from accoplishing our goal. "There is a ten-day gap between me and my battle with Kyou Fujibayashi, so I am intent on training in Point Phi's arena in preparation of my next fight."
Fujibayashi took it to Suigintou on Point Mu, located 4.20 years away, by the score of 1550-1026.
"Junk is as junk does, and I intend to lay the book on someone who is so," Fujibayashi said after her battle. "Shana is different. She will leave you charred if you let down your guard, but I fear nothing and I will fight hard. Hey, that rhymes. Maybe when I go into teaching I will be a poet too."
At Point Lambda, located 3.85 light years away, Hinagiku Katsura took down Tomoyo Sakagami 1360-1255.
"Back on Earth, Nagi [Sanzen'in] is the only one remaining, and I do not like her chances against Nodoka [Haramura]," Katsura said after her battle. "On the other hand the odds may be against me on Point Chi, but if Eruruu can beat my opponent AND Haruhi in Japan, I can do the same to Yuki here."
In other action, the ISML relegations rounds continued. In Tokyo, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Hayate Yagami 1365-1072. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will still be in the ISML next season because of her Group Finals win over Momoko Toyoko, was all smiles when she defeated Sayuri Kurata 1440-1153 in New York.
"It seems that the wave is turning against some of the Saki girls," said De La Valliere after her contest. "That doesn't mean that these matches are meaningless. I want to win the rest of my matches and finish this thing on a winning note. This will be great experience heading into next season, because I anticipate that a certain band from Tokyo is going to spice things up a bit."
She was referred to the band K-ON!, also known at Sakuragaoka High School as Hokago Tea Time. Azusa Nakano already qualified for next year, as did the younger sister of lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa, Ui. However, Yui has a chance to qualify for next year with a victory over Minori Kushieda in the Group E Final. Kushieda already will be in the main draw by way of her finish, but Hirasawa is the favorite in the contest. And though Mio Akiyama, Ritsu Tainaka and Tsumugi Kotobuki are already eliminated, they are expected to be nominated for next year's edition, and to be voted in early.
Continuing with the relegation battles...Mai Kawasumi defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1373-1126 in Buenos Aires, Cairo saw Misuzu Kamio defeat Nayuki Minase 1164-1083, Mikoto Misaka Shocked Reimu Hakurei 1224-1131 in MOscow, Chii defeated Evangeline McDowell 1222-1128 in London and Index L. Prohibitorum made it a rare To Aru Majutsu no Index relegation sweep with a 1238-1099 victory over Vita in Sydney.
October 3, 2009
The possibility of Shana going through the ISML 2009 Tiara campaign without a defeat grew stronger, while Yuki Nagato also progressed into the next round in the Winner's Bracket.
Nagato may not have advanced in the 2009 Anizone Beat Moe and 2chan Anime Saimoe tournaments, but she did win the bulk of the vote in her match with Haruhi Suzumiya on Point Kappa, 3.50 light years away, by the score of 1429-1119.
"Winning the tournaments in Korea and Japan are insignificant when compared to winning a crown as prestigious as this," Nagato said after the contest. "I can calculate that this brings a feeling of accomplishment, but only to a certain degree. In layman terms, the job is not finished. Shana is as strong an opponent as anyone could face in the ISML this year, and she will not be an opponent to take down without a certain degree of commitment and effort on my part."
"Not looking good for us," said Haruhi after the contest. "I am not surprised about Yuki beating me again, but Eruruu beating both of us at 2chan. This is a clear insult to our cause. Even worse, with Yuki out of it in Korea, we are losing our clout. Thankfully there are those abroad that still believe in who we are and what our mission is."
Shana, meanwhile, had less difficulty defeating Rin Tosaka at Point Iota, located 3.15 light years from Earth, by the score of 1524-1108.
"My objective is approaching this tournament one match at a time," Shana said. "Today our team is three victories away from accoplishing our goal. "There is a ten-day gap between me and my battle with Kyou Fujibayashi, so I am intent on training in Point Phi's arena in preparation of my next fight."
Fujibayashi took it to Suigintou on Point Mu, located 4.20 years away, by the score of 1550-1026.
"Junk is as junk does, and I intend to lay the book on someone who is so," Fujibayashi said after her battle. "Shana is different. She will leave you charred if you let down your guard, but I fear nothing and I will fight hard. Hey, that rhymes. Maybe when I go into teaching I will be a poet too."
At Point Lambda, located 3.85 light years away, Hinagiku Katsura took down Tomoyo Sakagami 1360-1255.
"Back on Earth, Nagi [Sanzen'in] is the only one remaining, and I do not like her chances against Nodoka [Haramura]," Katsura said after her battle. "On the other hand the odds may be against me on Point Chi, but if Eruruu can beat my opponent AND Haruhi in Japan, I can do the same to Yuki here."
In other action, the ISML relegations rounds continued. In Tokyo, Ayu Tsukimiya defeated Hayate Yagami 1365-1072. Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere, who will still be in the ISML next season because of her Group Finals win over Momoko Toyoko, was all smiles when she defeated Sayuri Kurata 1440-1153 in New York.
"It seems that the wave is turning against some of the Saki girls," said De La Valliere after her contest. "That doesn't mean that these matches are meaningless. I want to win the rest of my matches and finish this thing on a winning note. This will be great experience heading into next season, because I anticipate that a certain band from Tokyo is going to spice things up a bit."
She was referred to the band K-ON!, also known at Sakuragaoka High School as Hokago Tea Time. Azusa Nakano already qualified for next year, as did the younger sister of lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa, Ui. However, Yui has a chance to qualify for next year with a victory over Minori Kushieda in the Group E Final. Kushieda already will be in the main draw by way of her finish, but Hirasawa is the favorite in the contest. And though Mio Akiyama, Ritsu Tainaka and Tsumugi Kotobuki are already eliminated, they are expected to be nominated for next year's edition, and to be voted in early.
Continuing with the relegation battles...Mai Kawasumi defeated Yuuhi Katagiri 1373-1126 in Buenos Aires, Cairo saw Misuzu Kamio defeat Nayuki Minase 1164-1083, Mikoto Misaka Shocked Reimu Hakurei 1224-1131 in MOscow, Chii defeated Evangeline McDowell 1222-1128 in London and Index L. Prohibitorum made it a rare To Aru Majutsu no Index relegation sweep with a 1238-1099 victory over Vita in Sydney.
BoBA ISML 2009 Predictions: Tiara Loser's Bracket Match Day 1
Kagami Hiiragi def. Horo by <100
Over/Under: 2900
Over
Suiseiseki def. Mikuru Asahina by <100
Over/Under: 3000
Under
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Nanoha Takamachi by >150
Over/Under: 2500
Over
Taiga Aisaka def. Shinku by <100
Over/Under: 2860
Over
Over/Under: 2900
Over
Suiseiseki def. Mikuru Asahina by <100
Over/Under: 3000
Under
Fate Testarossa Harlaown def. Nanoha Takamachi by >150
Over/Under: 2500
Over
Taiga Aisaka def. Shinku by <100
Over/Under: 2860
Over
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