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ISML 2021: Rikka Takanashi On The Money, Takes Ruby Necklace

Longshot Sorata Kanda With Massive Upset, Wins Ruby Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue

December 20, 2021

Match Day 6 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Ruby Period is history. An even money favorite, Rikka Takanashi defeated Kanade Tachibana 2687-2043 to win the Ruby Necklace. Mai Sakurajima was third with 1566 votes, Asuna Yuuki was fourth with 1170 votes, Emilia was fifth with 773 votes, Yui Yuigahama was sixth with 616 votes, Tsukasa Yuzaki was seventh with 482 votes and Utaha Kasumigaoka was last with 394 votes.

Our Upset of the Round (and it's one of the biggest this season) takes place in the Male Division. Sorata Kanda came into the Ruby Pendant match as a 70-1 longshot and delivered a 2158-2024 scalp over even money favorite Kazuto Kirigaya. Taki Tachibana was third with 1243 votes, Kazuma Satou was fourth with 1012 votes, Tomoya Okazaki was fifth with 815 votes, Archer was sixth with 640 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was seventh with 582 votes and Subaru Natsuki was last with 496 votes.

Another longshot, Megumin, took home the Ruby Bracelet with a 2559-2451 victory over Index Prohibitorum. Shiro was third with 1328 votes, favorite Kuroko Shirai was fourth with 1075 votes, Shouko Nishimiya was fifth with 800 votes, Misaku Shokuhou was sixth with 563 votes, Tooru was seventh with 507 votes and Schwi Dola was last with 390 votes. Vote splits between two sets of characters from different parties proved vital to this shock result.

Dark horse Shidou Itsuki won the Ruby Ring with a 1872-1596 win over another dark horse in Joutarou Kuujou. Ryuuji Takasu was third with 1169 votes, Kyoujurou Rengoku was fourth with 1012 votes, Saika Totsuka was fifth with 837 votes, Kousei Arima was sixth with 741 votes, Satoshi Fukube was seventh with 586 votes and Edward Elric was last with 506 votes.

With a score of 26068.1, Keke Tang is your Summer Seasonal champion, while Shiroha Naruse was right on the money to be namerd Visual Novel Champion with a 1951-1493 win over Atri. Ao Sorakado was third with a 1757-1438 win over Tsumugi Wenders.

The Fall Seasonal Tournament is coming up. Making the cut were Ran Mouri (2194), Unmei (1571), Touko Sakurai (1309), Shouko Komi (1751), Futaba Igarashi (1364), Miko Yotsuya (1449), Dia Viekone (1448), Tomoyo Sakagami (1602), Sonoko Suzuki (1258), Jolyne Kuujou (1220), Chisato Arashi (1333), Tarte (1061), Ruti (1040), Kukuru Misakino (1096), Yuuna Yuuki (1052), Doki-chan (1043) and Eris Boreas Greyrat (1518). Mouri is tipped by the Bedlam to win the Fall Diadem, but Koumi and Greyrat will prove to be stiff opposition.

Finally, the couples tournament kicked off. In Couples actio, Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka routed Kanon Shibuya and Keke Tang 3401-1886, Emilia and Subaru Natsuki defeated Nishikata and Takagi 2618-2410, Gilbert Bougainvillea and Violet Evergarden thumped Conan Edogawa and Ai Haibara 3632-2071, Kazuto Kirigaya and Asuna Yuuki rolled past Hiro and Zero Two 3380-1660, Eru Chitanda and Houtarou Oreki dismantled Kurisu Makise and Rintarou Okabe 3820-1585, Yuu Otosaka and Nao Tomori prevailed over Nagisa Furukawa and Tomoya Okazaki 2439-2235, Elaina and Saya pummeled Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana 3202-2521, Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita overpowered Haruka and Sora Kasugano 3254-1990, Taiga Aisaka and Ryuuji Takasu roared past Tomoya Aki and Megumin Katou 2606-2032, Yui Hirasawa and Azusa Nakano rocked Homura Akemi and Madoka Kaname 2727-1941 and Sorata Kanda and Mashiro Shiina smashed Tamako Kitashirakawa and Mochizou Ouji 2744-2170. Finally, in one other result, Iris crushed Maria Takayama 2725-1058.

With Yukino Yukinoshita's tenure as Saimoe Prime Minister concluding at midnight on January 1, 2022, Mikoto Misaka will be sworn in as interim Saimoe Prime Minister until the general election on January 25. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue tips Misaka to win a historic reelection to the office. Should Misaka secure the ISML Heavenly Tiara, the interim tag will simply be dropped.

ISML 2021: Right On The Money - Mikoto Wins Sapphire Necklace

Yuuta Togashi Also Cashes In, Wins Sapphire Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue

November 5, 2021

A 1-9 first choice, Mikoto Misaka outslugged Mai Sakurajima 4524-3103 to win the 2021 International Saimoe League Sapphire Necklace. Elaina was third with 1990 votes, Yui Yuigahama was fourth with 1213 votes, Asuna Yuuki was fifth with 1059 votes, Rikka Takanashi was sixth with 943 votes, Chika Fujiwara was seventh with 837 votes and Utaha Kasumigaoka was last with 683 votes.

Also a favorite, this time at even money, Yuuta Togashi broke Touma Kamijou 3052-2670 to win the Sapphire Pendant, Kazuto Kirigaya was third with 1834 votes, Nasa Yuzaki was fourth with 1501 votes, Levi was fifth with 1238 votes, Kazuma Satou was sixth with 1017 votes, Archer was seventh with 873 votes and Tomoya Okazaki was last with 665 votes.

Nanami Aoyama prevailed over Tooru 3075-2875 to win the Sapphire Bracelet. Aqua was third with 1825 votes, Yui Hirasawa was fourth with 1603 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was fifth with 1253 votes, Kaede Azusagawa was sixth with 1090 votes, Tohka Yatogami was seventh with 948 votes and Origami Tobiichi was last with 643 votes.

Shouya Ishida got past Shidou Itsuka to win the Sapphire Ring, 2517-2208. Gintoki Sakata was third with 1717 votes, Ryuuju Takasu was fourth with 1370 votes, Joutarou Kuujou was fifth with 1137 votes, Kyoujurou Rengoku was sixth with 1012 votes, Edward Elric was seventh with 820 votes and Ainz Ooal Gown was last with 631 votes.

Violet Evergarden became Saimoe Leader of the Free World with a 57399.7-55963.1 win over Yukino Yukinoshita in the Tournament of Champions' Women's Final. In the Men's Final, Houtarou Oreki became Deputy Saimoe Leader after overcoming Hachiman Hikigaya 51340.5-47458.9.

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The field has been set for the Summer Seasonal. Making the cut were Alice (1688), Catarina Claes (1928), Celia Claire (1591), Ilulu (2051), Jahy (1107), Madoka Kaname (2810), Eiko Kawasegawa (1295), Milim Nava (2091), Nagisa Minase (1513), Kukuru Misakino (1213), Fuuka Miyazawa (1388), Nagisa Natsunagi (1736), Saki Saki (1480), Miyuki Shiba (1962), Kanon Shibuya (1862), Aki Shino (1882), Siesta (3002) and Keke Tang (3463). Tang has been tipped by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue to win the Diadem over Siesta.

In the Wild Card Round, advancing to the next portion of the season were Index Prohibitorum (3619), Misaki Shokuhou (3333), Ruiko Saten (2912), Megumin (3084), Rin Tohsaka (3504), Kei Shirogane (3467), Taiga Aisaka (2869) and Kurisu Makise (3658). This means that even though Aoyama has won the Bracelet, this consolation prize will be her going-away present as she has been eliminated from the tournament proper. Also in the Wild Card Round, advancing from the Male Division were Rintarou Okabe (3260), Shouya Ishida (2515), Kyoujurou Rengoku (2139), Lelouch Lamperouge (2513), Kousei Arima (2174), Satoshi Fukube (2195), Joutarou Kuujou (2272) and Edward Elric (2136).

Finally, the Virtual YouTube tournament continued. Diana defeated Ui Shigure 3063-2799, Nana Kagura rolled past Lize Helesta 3342-1958. Saku Sasaki prevailed over Suisei Hoshimachi 2696-2345, Akari Mirai won the closest race of the roung, a 2650-2633 thriller over Eileen, Rushia Uruha overcame Bella 2834-2752, Mito Tsukino won a 2330-2258 barnburner over Kokoro Amamiya 2330-2258, Nanami routed Coco Kiryuu 3589-2198 and Mea Kagura thumped Toko Inui 3038-1787.

ISML 2021: Nominations List

Female Division

Rank Name Series Ballots

- Misaka Mikoto Toaru Series Auto

- Emilia Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Auto

- Iwanaga Kotoko Kyokō Suiri Auto

- Ichinose Chizuru (Mizuhara Chizuru) Kanojo, Okarishimasu Auto

- Shirogane Kei Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Auto

- Elaina Majo no Tabitabi Auto

- Sakurajima Mai AoButa Auto

- Yuigahama Yui OreGairu Auto

- Tōsaka Rin Fate Series Auto

- Shiro No Game No Life Auto

- Isshiki Iroha OreGairu Auto

- Shokuhō Misaki Toaru Series Auto

- Fujiwara Chika Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Auto

- Tokisaki Kurumi Date A Live Auto

- Hayasaka Ai Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Auto

- Yūki Asuna Sword Art Online Auto

- Takanashi Rikka Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! Auto

- Shiina Mashiro Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo Auto

- Shinomiya Kaguya Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Auto

1 Zero Two Darling in the FranXX 383

2 Tomori Nao Charlotte 148

3 Izumi Sagiri Eromanga Sensei 135

4 Isla Plastic Memories 123

5 Tachibana Kanade Angel Beats! 121

6 Nishimiya Shōko Koe no Katachi 120

7 Ichigo Darling in the FranXX 120

8 Miyamizu Mitsuha Kimi no Na wa 115

9 Saber Fate Series 111

10 Yuzaki Tsukasa Tonikaku Kawaii 109

11 Kochō Shinobu Kimetsu no Yaiba 102

12 Kasumigaoka Utaha Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata 98

13 Kasugano Sora Yosuga no Sora 95

14 Miyazono Kaori Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso 91

15 Kanna Kamui Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon 90

16 Index L. Prohibitorum Toaru Series 89

17 Makise Kurisu Steins;Gate 85

18 Akiyama Mio K-ON! 84

19 Shirai Kuroko Toaru Series 83

20 Hirasawa Yui K-ON! 79

21 Kitashirakawa Tamako Tamako Market 78

22 Amano Hina Tenki no Ko 72

23 Sawamura Spencer Eriri Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata 71

24 Kuriyama Mirai Kyōkai no Kanata 69

25 Schwi Dola No Game No Life 68

26 Furukawa Nagisa CLANNAD 68

27 Akame Akame ga Kill! 67

28 Aisaka Taiga Toradora! 66

29 Yoshino Date A Live 66

30 Aoyama Nanami Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo 66

31 Kaname Madoka Puella Magi Madoka ☆ Magica 65

32 Akemi Homura Puella Magi Madoka ☆ Magica 64

33 Horikita Suzune Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 63

34 Ōmae Kumiko Hibike! Euphonium 61

35 Tōru Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon 61

36 Kafū Chino Gochūmon wa Usagi Desu ka? 60

37 Sora Ginko Ryuō no Oshigoto! 59

38 Yatogami Tōka Date A Live 59

39 Nakano Azusa K-ON! 59

40 Ichigyō Ruri Hello World 58

41 Saten Ruiko Toaru Series 57

42 Doma Umaru Himōto! Umaru-chan 57

43 Megumin KonoSuba 54

44 Yuzuriha Inori Guilty Crown 54

45 Azusagawa Kaede AoButa 48

46 Makinohara Shōko AoButa 45

47 Yamauchi Sakura Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai 44

48 Chtholly Nota Seniorious SukaSuka 44

49 Kirisaki Chitoge Nisekoi 44

50 Hyūga Hinata NARUTO 44

51 Kōsaka Reina Hibike! Euphonium 44

52 Honma Meiko AnoHana 43

53 Illyasviel von Einzbern Fate Series 43

54 Hiiragi Shinoa Owari no Seraph 41

55 Kinomoto Sakura Cardcaptor Sakura 41

56 Takagi Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san 39

57 Matō Sakura Fate Series 38

58 Sakurasawa Sumi Kanojo, Okarishimasu 37

59 Sento Isuzu Amagi Brilliant Park 37

60 Sakura Chiyo Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun 36

61 Suzumiya Haruhi Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu 36

62 Tobiichi Origami Date A Live 36

63 Nibutani Shinka Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! 34

64 Rachel Gardner Satsuriku no Tenshi 33

65 Saya Majo no Tabitabi 33

66 Hoto Kokoa Gochūmon wa Usagi Desu ka? 33

67 Sarashina Ruka Kanojo, Okarishimasu 32

68 Futaba Rio AoButa 32

69 Nakamura Yuri Angel Beats! 31

70 Karuizawa Kei Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 30

71 Kotobuki Tsumugi K-ON! 30

72 Kyaru Princess Connect! Re:Dive 29

73 Aqua KonoSuba 28

74 Nakano Yotsuba 5-tōbun no Hanayome 27

75 Misaki Mei Another 27

76 Dekomori Sanae Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! 27

77 Sōryū Asuka Langley Neon Genesis Evangelion 26

78 Krul Tepes Owari no Seraph 26

79 Nagato Yuki Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu 25

80 Honjō Kaede(Maple) BOFURI 24

81 Oshino Shinobu Monogatari Series 24

82 Alice Zuberg Sword Art Online 24

83 Beatrice Umineko no Naku Koro ni 24

84 Gasai Yuno Mirai Nikki 23

85 Uiharu Kazari Toaru Series 23

86 Jabami Yumeko Kakegurui 22

87 Gray Fate Series 22

88 Yue Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō 21

89 Shiba Miyuki Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei 21

90 Rias Gremory Highschool D×D 21

91 Ayanami Rei Neon Genesis Evangelion 21

92 Asada Shino Sword Art Online 21

93 Shichimiya Satone Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! 21

94 Furuhashi Fumino Bokutachi wa Benkyō ga Dekinai 20

95 Tenma Gabriel White Gabriel Dropout 20

96 Iki Hiyori Noragami 20

97 Natsukawa Masuzu OreShura 20

98 Victorique de Blois GOSICK 20

99 C.C. Code Geass 19

100 Aragaki Ayase Ore no Imōto 19

101 Kokkoro Princess Connect! Re:Dive 19

102 Yūki Setsuna Love Live! NijiGaku 19

103 Holo Spice and Wolf 19

104 Sonozaki Noriko Kiznaiver 19

105 Raphtalia Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari 19

106 Kōsaka Kirino Ore no Imōto 19

Male Division

Rank Name Series Ballots

- Tachibana Taki Kimi no Na wa Auto

- Kanda Sorata Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo Auto

- Okazaki Tomoya CLANNAD Auto

- Satō Kazuma KonoSuba Auto

- Okabe Rintarō Steins;Gate Auto

- Saitama One-Punch Man Auto

- Totsuka Saika OreGairu Auto

- Archer Fate Series Auto

- Natsuki Subaru Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Auto

- Ayanokōji Kiyotaka Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e Auto

- Riku Dola No Game No Life Auto

- Togashi Yūta Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! Auto

- Ishigami Yū Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Auto

- Kamijō Tōma Toaru Series Auto

- Azusagawa Sakuta AoButa Auto

- Gilgamesh Fate Series Auto

1 Hiro Darling in the FranXX 248

2 Kirigaya Kazuto Sword Art Online 86

3 Otosaka Yū Charlotte 76

4 Levi Shingeki no Kyojin 70

5 Yuzaki Nasa Tonikaku Kawaii 67

6 Kaneki Ken Tokyo Ghoul 67

7 Uchiha Itachi NARUTO 59

8 Otonashi Yuzuru Angel Beats! 51

9 Itadori Yūji Jujutsu Kaisen 50

10 Emiya Shirō Fate Series 50

11 Eren Yeager Shingeki no Kyojin 48

12 Ishigami Senkū Dr.STONE 44

13 Yato Noragami 43

14 Arima Kōsei Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso 38

15 Takasu Ryūji Toradora! 38

16 Lelouch Lamperouge Code Geass 38

17 Hyakuya Mikaela Owari no Seraph 36

18 Itsuka Shidō Date A Live 36

19 Saiki Kusuo Saiki Kusuo no Ψ Nan 33

20 Ōma Shū Guilty Crown 33

21 Hyakuya Yūichirō Owari no Seraph 33

22 Morishima Hodaka Tenki no Ko 32

23 Ishida Shōya Koe no Katachi 32

24 Kūjō Jōtarō JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 32

25 Goro Darling in the FranXX 30

26 Isaac Foster Satsuriku no Tenshi 30

27 Kasugano Haruka Yosuga no Sora 30

28 Kuroba Kaito Detective Conan 30

29 Dazai Osamu Bungō Stray Dogs 28

30 Araragi Koyomi Monogatari Series 27

31 Katagaki Naomi Hello World 26

32 Sakata Gintoki Gintama 26

33 Uesugi Fūtarō 5-tōbun no Hanayome 25

34 Rengoku Kyōjurō Kimetsu no Yaiba 24

35 Ōji Mochizō Tamako Market 24

36 Fushiguro Megumi Jujutsu Kaisen 24

37 Shiota Nagisa Ansatsu Kyōshitsu 23

38 Uchiha Sasuke NARUTO 22

39 Tomioka Giyū Kimetsu no Yaiba 21

40 Fukube Satoshi Hyōka 21

41 Izumi Masamune Eromanga Sensei 20

42 Mizugaki Tsukasa Plastic Memories 20

43 Kanbara Akihito Kyōkai no Kanata 20

44 Waver Velvet Fate Series 20

45 Dio Brando JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 19

46 Ainz Ooal Gown Overlord 19

47 Kyon Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu 19

48 Iwatani Naofumi Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari 19

49 Kuzuryū Yaichi Ryuō no Oshigoto! 19

50 Yagami Light Death Note 18

51 Yugi Amane(Hanako-kun) Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun 18

52 Kurogane Ikki Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry 17

53 Kanie Seiya Amagi Brilliant Park 17

54 Son Goku Dragon Ball 17

55 Akasaka Ryūnosuke Sakura-sō no Pet na Kanojo 17

56 Ryūgūin Seiya Shinchō Yūsha: Kono Yūsha ga Ore TUEEE Kuse ni Shinchō Sugiru 16

57 Gilbert Bougainvillea Violet Evergarden 16

58 Sakamaki Izayoi Mondaiji 16

59 Uchiha Madara NARUTO 16

60 Narihisago Akihito Id:Invaded 15

61 Rudeus Greyrat Mushoku Tensei 15

62 Kinoshita Kazuya Kanojo, Okarishimasu 14

63 Aki Tomoya Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata 14

64 Shinei Nouzen 86 -Eighty Six- 14

65 Inumaki Toge Jujutsu Kaisen 14

66 Emiya Kiritsugu Fate Series 14

67 Joseph Joestar JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 13

68 L Lawliet Death Note 13

69 Kurosaki Ichigo BLEACH 13

70 Shiba Tatsuya Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei 13

71 Bell Cranel DanMachi 13

72 Kageyama Shigeo Mob Psycho 100 13

73 Willem Kmetsch SukaSuka 13

74 Ryo Fu Hōsen Shūmatsu no Valkyrie 13

75 Akabane Karma Ansatsu Kyōshitsu 12

76 Hashibira Inosuke Kimetsu no Yaiba 12

77 Mochizuki Tōya Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni. 12

78 Kaizaki Arata ReLIFE 12

79 Tatsumi Akame ga Kill! 12

80 Sakakibara Kōichi Another 12

81 Uchiha Obito NARUTO 12

82 Keyaru Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi 12

83 Hyōdō Issei Highschool D×D 11

84 Reigen Arataka Mob Psycho 100 11

85 Eugeo Sword Art Online 11

86 Ciel Phantomhive Kuroshitsuji 11

87 Edward Elric Fullmetal Alchemist 11

88 Glenn Radars Rokudenashi Majutsu Kōshi to Akashic Record 11

89 Ōsaka Sōgō Idolish7 11

90 Nishikata Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san 11

91 Anos Voldigoad Maō Gakuin no Futekigōsha 11

92 Asanaka Yomogi SSSS.DYNAZENON 11

93 Sano Manjirō Tokyo Revengers 10

94 Nagumo Hajime Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō 10

95 Tatsumi Kōtarō Zombieland Saga 10

96 Tomoe Kamisama Hajimemashita 10

97 Inuyasha InuYasha 10

98 Satoshi Pokémon 10

99 Nohara Shinnosuke Crayon Shin-chan 10

100 Sesshōmaru InuYasha 10

101 Erwin Smith Shingeki no Kyojin 10

102 Odokawa Hiroshi Odd Taxi 9

103 Yukihira Sōma Shokugeki no Sōma 9

104 Hinata Shōyō Haikyū!! 9

105 Yadomi Jinta AnoHana 9

106 Ikari Shinji Neon Genesis Evangelion 9

107 Nakahara Chūya Bungō Stray Dogs 9

Good evening to all of you, or morning, or afternoon, wherever you are in the world. My name is Yukino Yukinoshita, and I will be your Saimoe Prime Minister for the 2021 campaign. Miyuki Shirogane will be assisting me as Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister, and we have immediately taken over for Violet Evergarden and Rimuru Tempest by issuing this address via Zoom. I want to start by thanking Violet and Rimuru for their services last year and in particular Violet for writing what has been a very tough story for the world to read, one that Miyuki and I intend to finish, or no.

My cabinet will consist of Yui Yuigahama, Iroha Isshiki, Saika Totsuka and my older sister Haruno. They will be my primary counsel related to any executive actions I needed to make. As for Miyuki, he has his own personal counsel of Kaguya Shinomiya, Ai Hayasaka, Chika Fujiwara and Yuu Ishigami, with Miko Iino and Miyuki's sister Kei to also help with his own matters.

For those of you who voted for Mikoto and for Sakuta Azusagawa (who, for the second straight time, sees a final defeat), I understand your loss and Miyuki and I plan to help you the best way we can. Our two teams would like to personally salute Mikoto Misaka, a longtime servant of Saimoe, and a hero and inspiration to us all. We hope to see her again in the hunt as well as the new encouters she will have in what has been a rich, fruitful journey of adventure.

When Miyuki and I first heard of the news that we had both won out respective races, all of us that I mentioned had a special videoconference meeting to discuss a plan that we needed to implement and enforce not just to Japan, but to the world. It was clear that the first item of business was to end the coronavirus pandemic, or at least manage it to a state where people could recover and go on with their lives.

And so I made it clear that the first item is to encourage all citizens, young and old: GO GET VACCINATED. The vaccines are out to help people get back to working, to get back to living the livelihoods they lost. So many people in this world have been lost to COVID-19, that I feel that we all need to come together and take the initiative in fighting this. Our turn will come, we will get out shots, and we will come back stronger than ever, and I believe all who vote in the International Saimoe League need to do the same. Do you part, get vaccinated, and get back to doing your thing. We will do ours.

Secondly, the great city of Tokyo is due to host the Olympics this summer. And I believe all who will be in the ISML, the Saimoe Parliament, this coming campaign need to get the word out that the Olympics must take place, that all need to play their role in being safe, taking precautions, not getting infected or at least getting vaccinated prior, and then putting on a show that is for the world to see. I love this city, and I am sure you do too. Miyuki does, my husband Hachiman (a former Deputy VP) does, everyone who is a part of this whole process defends the legacy of Tokyo, Japan to the grave. The Games must take place, and it will. So let's make it happen.

And finally, the third major issue I have is the current state of the United States of America. I have called Mrs. Caroline Kennedy on their current issue regarding one of their former leaders and have been in dialogue regarding the direction of America, who I still believe can find their way. We plan to work with our American voters in keeping the dream alive and keeping the fire burning because as they continue to heal, America will continue to recover and we here in Japan hope they will do just that.

In addition to the three main topics suggested, I plan to work the with new government on other issues pertaining to the Saimoe movement as well as do my obligations to assisting the Imperial household and the youth of the household. Her Royal Highness Aiko, Princess Toshi has been personally expecting my presence as well as Miyuki's so for the two of us, this will be a unique experience so we plan to do our best. We hope she looks forward to us being their for her.

To the whole world, it's time. We must face reality with eyes forward and no regrets, at the same time being cautiously optimistic that fortune shall smile on those who believe in us and what we can do to bring happiness to everyone we love. With your support in the Saimoe movement, we can bring an end to the pandemic, we will bring the Games to Tokyo and keep the fire burning, and we will see America be a realm reborn, and even further beyond.

So rise up, stand together, never be afraid and be ready to lead. As the French saying goes, "Ensemble on va le faire." Together, we will win.

Thank you, may God bless you, and may god bless Japan and the world. Good night.

Saimoe Prime Minister: Violet Evergarden

Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister: Rimuru Tempest

ISML Autumn Seasonal Champion: Ishtar

ISML 2019: Violet Evergarden Elected Saimoe Prime Minister Rimuru Tempest Elected Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister, Kaguya Shinomiya Speaker of the Saimoe Diet

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue December 24, 2019

Match Day 5 of the 2019 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period, Election Day 2019 has concluded. Violet Evergarden, in just her first year of participating in the ISML, has been promoted to Saimoe Prime Minister after defeating Rin Tohsaka 13329-13156 to win the Heavenly Tiara and be elected as the 18th Saimoe Prime Minister as recognized by the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue. Rimuru Tempest will serve as her deputy after defeating Sakuta Azusagawa 12834-12176. Kaguya Shinomiya was elected Speaker of the Saimoe Diet after bouncing Ishtar 13977-11193.

Reina Kousaka was named Divine Circlet Champion after defeating Kumiko Oumae 12371-12093, while Mikaela Hyakuya scored the Upset of the Round, prevailing over Ryuunosuke Akasaka 11004-10423 to win the ISML Divine Crown.

]Mai Sakurajima finished third place in the Female Division after defeating Mashiro Shiina 12160-12540 while Rikka Takanashi was fifth after grounding Emilia 14057-12336. In the first four-way race, Kurumi Tokisaki (12741) and Yukino Yukinoshita (100533.5) got through. In the six-way race, Kamui Kanna (10349) was first, beating Kurisu Makise (9344). Shouko Nishimiya was third (7383), Azuna Yuuki (6163) was fourth, Schwi Dola (4889) was fifth and Shiro (4148) was sixth. In the second four-way race, Mio Akiyama was first with 13623 votes, beating out Takagi (12326), Iroha Isshiki (11588) and Chino Kafuyu (10819).

Archer was third in the Male Division race, beating Tomoya Okazaki 11729-11371. Levi was fifth with a 11244-11001 win over Riku Dola. In the first four-way race, Yuuta Togashi (96106.9) and Taki Tachibana (79192.3) were in the green. Willem Kmetsch defeated Shirou Emiya in the six-way race, 8277-7830. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was third (6051), Saitama (5052) was fourth, Kiritsugu Emiya (4400) was fifth and Kazuma Satou (3880) was last. In the second four-way race, Kyon was was first with 11771 votes, Lancer was second (10417), Nagisa Shiota was third (10407) and Subaru Natsuki (10203) was last in a close encounter.

Finally, a number of exhibitions took place. Lelouch Lamperouge and C.C. defeated Kamina and Yoko Littner 15567-8130, Astolfo pounded Hideri Kanzaki (11387-9800), Chiyo Sakura eased past Aoba Suzukaze 12428-10116, Kokoa Hoto defeated Ristarte 11298-10765, Haruhi Suzumiya leveled Suigintou 13447-9650, Hina Amano defeated Chika Fujiwara 11767-11573 and Reines El-Melloi Archisorte won the closesrt race of the round, a 11090-11033 thriller over Aqua.

Wrapping up exhibition action, Mafuyu Kirisu defeated Yotsuba Nakano 11528-11196, Shinobu Kochou whipped past Adele von Ascham 11397-10940, Itsuki Nakano thumped Hestia 12166-10365, Shinobu Oshino barreled past Laffey 11215-10963, Momo Chiyoda defeated Raphtalia 11384-10563 and Hitagi Senjougahara eased past Megumi Tadokoro 11518-10912.

And that concludes action from the 2019 International Saimoe League. The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue thanks you for reading these match recaps and looks forward to giving you coverage of the 2020 International Saimoe League. Make sure to cast your votes at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. We'll see you in 2020.

LIST OF SAIMOE PRIME MINISTERS AS RECOGNIZED BY THE BEDLAM ON BALTIC AVENUE

2002 - The Office Is Created (2channel AST winner recognized as Saimoe Prime Minister), Sakura Kinomoto, 1st Saimoe Prime Minister 2003 - Riku Harada, 2nd Saimoe Prime Minister 2004 - Rosemary Applefield, 3rd Saimoe Prime Minister 2005 - Nanoha Takamachi, 4th Saimoe Prime Minister 2006 - Suiseiseki, 5th Saimoe Prime Minister 2007 - Rika Furude, 6th Saimoe Prime Minister 2008 - Kagami Hiiragi, 7th Saimoe Prime Minister 2009 - Taiga Aisaka, 8th Saimoe Prime Minister 2010 - Azusa Nakano, 9th Saimoe Prime Minister 2011 - Mami Tomoe, 10th Saimoe Prime Minister 2012 - Toki Onjouji, 11th Saimoe Prime Minister 2013 - Madoka Kaname, 12th Saimoe Prime Minister 2014 - Jointly Held by Nodoka Haramura and Saki Miyanaga, Office Passed Over Mid-Term To International Saimoe League Female Division Champion, Kotori Itsuka, 13th Saimoe Prime Minister 2015 - Eru Chitanda, 14th Saimoe Prime Minister 2016 - Shana, 15th Saimoe Prime Minister 2017 - Megumi Katou, 16th Saimoe Prime Minister 2018 - Rem (as Rem Natsuki), 17th Saimoe Prime Minister 2019 - Violet Evergarden, 18th Saimoe Prime Minister

LIST OF DEPUTY SAIMOE PRIME MINISTERS AS RECOGNIZED BY THE BEDLAM ON BALTIC AVENUE

Thank you, thank you all, please be seated. *crowd sits down* As I am British, this speech will be conducted in Received Pronounciation English, so make sure to tune in to your headsets for a translation in Japanese. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Violet Evergarden, and I have been elected as your Saimoe Prime Minister for the 2020 session with Rimuru Tempest serving as my deputy and designated first gentleman of Saimoe, since I am a widow. He will be appearing during events related to our movement in both slime and human form, so please be on the lookout for him.

The Webster's Dictionary defines "story" as, "an account of past events in someone's life or in the evolution of something." To this end, the definition is the foundation for my plans for the 2020 term. This coming year, doubtless, will be a year full of events that will leave an impact, and to facilitate this, I have procured this.

*an oversized book opens, with blank pages to show*

Standing in front of you is a book. But it is not just any book. This is a book that will show the history of the world in 2020. I will not need to put pen to parchment to do this, however. Using the power of the mind, and seeing the events around the world that make the greatest impact for humanity, I will be able to write and chronicles the stories—your stories—that help define who you are, and who you plan to be. The writing will not begin until exactly midnight on January 1 in Japan, and Madame Rem transfers power to me and I transfer power of Speaker to Mistress Kaguya.

I spoke to Madame Tohsaka earlier today. She is a lifelong advocate of the movement and a gracious person, a living example of what we all must aspire to be. A positive forward thinking individual of sound principles. I thanked her for a brilliant race after she formally conceded the election and I am looking forward to workimng with her, Mistress Sakurajima, Mistress Kousaka and Mistress Oumae as part of a Cabinet I am planning to form in the next week prior to the New Year. *applause*

I dedicate this victory to the lives lost in Kyoto earlier this year, a fire that consumed maidens of beautiful character, intentions, principles and innocence. I may not have known them personally, but these were my sister in arms, and on this, I ask that we all hold a moments for the victims lost, their families and the great city that they called home to the last.

*crowd gives moment of silence as a lone bell in the background rings 36 times*

Thank you. May God bless the victims, their families, their loved ones, Kyoto Animation, the city of Kyoto and Japan. *applause* Now, on to another facet I want to touch base on as part of my  plans as your Saimoe Prime Minister.

Doubtless you all know the implications of the United Kingdom's changed relations with the European Union. As a British citizen, it is my duty to support the policy that Mr. Johnson's Parliament will be enacting in regards to Brexit. But at same time, we must advocate the healing of divides to make Europe and Britain stronger and so I shall be helping observe the choices that both governments make to ensure that Britain and continental Europe are allies to the end in making the region stronger and powerful against the forces of evil. I know the face of war and saw it with my own eyes. I do not have the wish to live through it again, and I won't. *applause*

With 2020 being the year that Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympic Games, we must needs promote sports and physical fitness as a way to encourage self-esteem, health, and a celebration of the human spirit, and we will do that with your help. Master Rimuru has asked me personally to include this as this is his contributions to our government for the coming year. He is personally excited about  Japan's chances to dominate the games and will be proactive in making sure this nation supports its athletes in the coming months ahead.

Finally, I have already met Her Highness, Princess Toshi, at an informal dinner which I had personally prepared. We had a productive conversation on what she would like from me, and I had agreed to be her personal tutor and special counsel. It is an honor that I will perform to the letter. Anything that the Imperial Household that is required of our government, we shall oblige. *applause*

I want to now that all the members of our campaign team; my spiritual inspiration, Gilbert Bougainvillea, for giving me a reason to continue fighting the good fight; the International Saimoe League and its organizers for being strong supporters of our cause and why we serve those who believe in our principles and values; and finally, I want to thank you, the voters. Even if you supported the Type-MOON Party and hoped for Madame Tohsaka to win, I thank you for your participation in the process. All of you make this possible. Without you, we would never be able to show how wonderful the Saimoe movement is. We will continue to be the difference.

So with this, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, this concludes my speech. I want to take this time to conclude with a poem that Mistress Tohsaka wrote that would have been used on her end if she was the winner. *entire field of ISML Female and Male Division participants surround Violet on stage* Everyone, raise your right hand, and begin,

"We are the hopes of our faithful. Anime is our body And moe is our blood. We have lived over a million moments, Ever to be remembered, Never to be forgotten. Have withstood heartbreak and failure to achieve victory and triumph, Yet our journey, our story remains ever unending, So, as we pray, UNLIMITED SAIMOE WORKS!"

May God bless you, and may God bless Japan and the world. Season's Greetings, Happy New Year and Good night. Thank you.

-Violet Evergarden 2019 International Saimoe League Female Division Champion 18th Saimoe Prime Minister 25 December 2019