ISML 2014: Eru, Kanade head Emerald

ISML 2014: Eru, Kanade head Emerald

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
July 14, 2014

Match Day 4 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Emerald Period concluded, and Eru Chitanda leads the Nova Division while Kanade Tachibana is at the head of the Stella Division. There were also a number of close races that took place. With the 2channel Anime Saimoe Tournament nearing its start, we take a look at results from Emerald 4.

NOVA DIVISION

In the Nova Division, Azusa Azuki defeated Suguha Kirigaya 2455-1895, Yukino Yukinoshita drubbed Mirai Kuriyama 2453-1742, Asuna Yuuki routed Shiori Shiomiya 2909-1529, Kurumi Tokisaki gunned down Charlotte Belew 3084-1201, Kotori Itsuka dismantled Karuta Roromiya 2948-1391 and Momo Velia Deviluke edged Yui 2189-2054.

Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Yukina Himeragi 2416-1788, Nanami Aoyama drubbed Rin Natsume 2626-1570, Shinka Nibutani rolled past Furano Yukihira 2662-1589, Origami Tobiichi won a 2145-2119 thriller over Misaki Shokuhou, Rikka Takanashi annihilated Laura Bodewig 2731-1623 and Kuroyukihime flew past Chocolat 2692-1616.

Wrapping up Nova action, Yoshino cruised past Yaya 2512-1804, Tohka Yatogami slammed Noumi Kudryavka 2632-1630, Kurousagi bounced past Mikan Yuuki 2342-1786, Eru Chitanda leveled Ririchiyo Shirakiin 2548-1642, Sanae Dekomori won a 2174-2148 barnburner over Haqua du Lot Herminium and Touka Takanashi defeated Nyarlathotep 2315-1931.

STELLA DIVISION

In the Stella Division, Taiga Aisaka roared past Victorique de Blois 2785-1459, Azusa Nakano romped past Sena Kashiwazaki 2382-2072, Shana torched Hitagi Senjougahara 2572-1742, Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Yozora Mikazuki 3211-1198, defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Erio Touwa 2976-1388 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Masami Iwasawa 2798-1466.

Inori Yuzuriha pummeled Hinagiku Katsura 2463-1710, Saber slashed past Meiko Honma 2578-1604, Mashiro Shiina routed Shouko Kirishima 3011-1331, Yui-nyan rocked Sora Kasugano 2442-1808, Kurisu Makise won the closest match of the night: a 2225-2211 nailbiter over Yui Hirasawa and Kobato Hasegawa prevailed over Konjiki no Yami 2136-2011.

Wrapping up Stella play, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Nadeko Sengoku 3078-1305, Yuki Nagato defeated Charlotte Dunois 2274-1922, Ayase Aragaki defeated Mio Akiyama 2387-2061, Yuri Nakamura gunned down Illyasviel von Einzbern 2355-1920, Shinobu Oshino scored the Upset of the Round: a 2250-2111 victory over Haruhi Suzumiya and Kirino Kousaka defeated Last Order 2350-2094.

In exhibition play, Kaguya Yamai crushed Sahoto Ashisu 2489-1499 and Kagari defeated Setsumi Sakura 1757-1117.

Match Day 5 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is scheduled for July 15, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.