ISML 2020 PLAYOFFS! discussion thread

[Ennadai]

Postseason Elimination Stage DAY2

EVShow

Name (W-L,CVP)	FEV% (STDV%)
Tokisaki Kurumi v. Tōsaka Rin	58.75% - 41.25%
(32-3,53.510) (27-8,43.230)	(1.14%)
Fujiwara Chika v. Misaka Mikoto	40.81% - 59.19%
(27-8,44.697) (33-2,53.340)	(2.57%)
Kamijō Tōma v. Okazaki Tomoya	54.17% - 45.83%
(33-2,42.456) (25-10,34.780)	(1.78%)
Natsuki Subaru v. Togashi Yūta	48.94% - 51.06%
(26-9,38.319) (29-6,38.062)	(1.18%)
Sora Ginko v. Yoshino	48.85% - 51.15%
(3-5,7.475) (3-5,8.016)	(0.38%)
Alice Zuberg v. Matō Sakura	51.41% - 48.59%
(5-3,7.904) (4-4,7.253)	(2.09%)
Hiro v. Ōji Mochizō	51.43% - 48.57%
(4-4,7.104) (5-3,6.846)	(1.79%)
Aki Tomoya v. Bell Cranel	50.58% - 49.42%
(4-4,7.111) (4-4,6.667)	(1.59%)
Shirai Kuroko v. Tomori Nao	47.56% - 52.44%
(17-18,37.924) (21-14,36.979)	(1.55%)
Megumin v. Saten Ruiko	54.28% - 45.72%
(19-16,36.418) (16-19,36.051)	(2.39%)
Kafū Chino v. Nishimiya Shōko	50.58% - 49.42%
(16-19,37.484) (22-13,38.655)	(1.25%)
Akiyama Mio v. Makise Kurisu	53.23% - 46.77%
(19-16,37.106) (16-19,36.200)	(1.43%)
Lancer v. Levi	47.26% - 52.74%
(17-18,34.079) (25-10,38.013)	(0.95%)
Edward Elric v. Otonashi Yuzuru	49.20% - 50.80%
(19-16,31.614) (19-16,32.382)	(2.15%)
Kamado Tanjiro v. Takasu Ryūji	51.60% - 48.40%
(24-11,35.389) (19-16,32.754)	(2.11%)
Emiya Shirō v. Gilgamesh	47.91% - 52.09%
(23-12,35.060) (20-15,36.663)	(1.17%)

SpoilerShow

2016 Elimination 2	Tokisaki Kurumi	1989	2355	Tōsaka Rin
2017 Elimination 7	Tokisaki Kurumi	5002	4507	Tōsaka Rin
2020 Sapphire 5	Fujiwara Chika	2536	4197	Misaka Mikoto
2015 Emerald 6	Kamijō Tōma	2291	2128	Okazaki Tomoya
2017 Emerald 1	Kamijō Tōma	918	886	Okazaki Tomoya
2018 Elimination 5	Kamijō Tōma	16087	15574	Okazaki Tomoya
2019 Elimination 3	Kamijō Tōma	9592	11022	Okazaki Tomoya
2017 Ruby 2	Natsuki Subaru	771	1027	Togashi Yūta
2019 Amethyst 3	Natsuki Subaru	4054	5286	Togashi Yūta
2018 Sapphire 3	Kafū Chino	2280	4445	Nishimiya Shōko
2014 Amethyst 3	Akiyama Mio	2915	2252	Makise Kurisu
2020 Emerald 3	Akiyama Mio	3364	3217	Makise Kurisu
2019 Emerald 1	Lancer	4685	6091	Levi
2015 Amethyst 7	Edward Elric	2420	3688	Otonashi Yuzuru
2015 Elimination 10	Edward Elric	5642	5901	Otonashi Yuzuru
2016 Round16 4	Edward Elric	1115	1502	Otonashi Yuzuru
2020 Emerald 4	Kamado Tanjiro	2896	2999	Takasu Ryūji
2015 Topaz 3	Emiya Shirō	2975	2519	Gilgamesh
2017 Diamond 5	Emiya Shirō	1480	1503	Gilgamesh

[maglor]

Elimination day 2 maps and graphs

[Hachiko]

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ISML 2020: The Old Standbys Never Faltered

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
January 21, 2021

Rin Tohsaka, acting Saimoe Prime Minister, took one brave step towards winning the office for good after winning the closest race of the roung,a 4630-4586 thriller over Kurumi Tokisaki. However, she will be facing stiff competition from Mikoto Misaka, who can make history by being reelected as Saimoe Prime Minister after routing Chika Fujiwara 5691-3971. Touma Kamijou is hoping to win the Deputy seat, and his 5397-3021 pounding of Tomoya Okazaki served as a stern reminder of his abiility. Subaru Natsuki is a dark horse to content, but after a 4203-3915 statement win over Yuuta Togashi, you start to wonder if he is for real.

In Fall Seasonal action, Elaina thumped Ayumu Uehara 5896-2083, Hina Satou defeated Kaname Arisugawa 3295-3173, Saya eased past Yui Hanasaka 3671-3093, Sakura Adachi whipped past Rika Furude 3698-2838, Tsukasa Yuzaki raced past Setsuna Yuuki 5484-2166, Aururora Suya Rhy Kaymin defeated Hougetsu Shimamura 3546-3210, Rize Tedeza shot down Nana Hiiragi 4235-2326 and Sharo Kirima got past Kyouko Izanami 3502-3086.

In a special set of matches Alice Zuberg defeated Sakura Matou 3683-3501, Ginko Sora scored the Upset of the Round, a 4004-3610 scalp of Yoshino, Mochizou Ouji crushed Hiro 3945-2263 and Tomoya Aki flattened Bell Cranel 3508-3005.

In Tiara consolation play, Kuroko Shirai slammed Nao Tomori 4913-3744, Megumin exploded past Ruiko Saten 4380-4289, Chino Kafuu overpowered Shouko Nishimiya 4560-3456 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Kurisu Makise 4323-3620. In Scepter consolation play, Levi leveled Lancer 4626-3098, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Edward Elric 3559-3500, Tanjiro Kamado roared past Ryuuji Takasu 3737-3637 and Shirou Emiya impaled Gilgamesh 4254-2807.

Finally, in a set of exhibitions, Maria Campbell flattened Nene Yashiro 3618-2446, Iroha Tamaki routed Noelle Silva 4070-1625, Nadeshiko Kagamihara pummeled Aoi Aioi 3466-2114 and Ruri Ichigyou rolled past Ranka Oukami 3129-2175.

Match Day 3 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is scheduled for January 23, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

[BT Salt]

Wow, first upset of the playoffs on the very first day with Hayasaka beating Rikka. Kaguya-sama faction looks too strong this year, I can hardly see anyone else winning the tiara and scepter to be honest.

Haya > Rikka is not really an upset in my opinion; their bracket position is placed where the 8 vs. 9 seed is, which on paper should be evenly matched. And look at how this game went: decided only by 30 votes.
However i do understand the reason why is this the case (because of rikka's history, and momentum by winning the dia necklace).
Hayasaka is underestimated and that's what makes her extremely dangerous, especially if she gets her a potential game against Kaguya. It happened in Best Girl 7 before; she only lost to guya in the semi-finals. And that match had the closest vote difference out of all kaguya's wins.


Tohsaka > Kurumi on the other hand.... THAT is truly surprising. To the point that only one user with perfect female bracket predictions remained.
i believe that some mikoto fans got a hand in it just to get her an easier opponent next round...

[WarmMist]

Haya > Rikka is not really an upset in my opinion; their bracket position is placed where the 8 vs. 9 seed is, which on paper should be evenly matched. And look at how this game went: decided only by 30 votes.
However i do understand the reason why is this the case (because of rikka's history, and momentum by winning the dia necklace).
Hayasaka is underestimated and that's what makes her extremely dangerous, especially if she gets her a potential game against Kaguya. It happened in Best Girl 7 before; she only lost to guya in the semi-finals. And that match had the closest vote difference out of all kaguya's wins.

Yes, I wouldn't have been very surprised if that result had happened on the regular season, but after winning Diamond necklace Rikka looked like such a threat that it's disappointing for her to lose so early on, especially against someone theoretically weaker than her.

Tohsaka > Kurumi on the other hand.... THAT is truly surprising. To the point that only one user with perfect female bracket predictions remained.
i believe that some mikoto fans got a hand in it just to get her an easier opponent next round...

I agree, that's very surprising, especially after a very mediocre regular season by Rin. Then again, Kurumi's playoff record is very unimpressive so it's very unlikely for her to win the tiara someday.


Anyway, even if my predictions failed, I'm very happy with the results since it would be very boring without surprises.

[RichardJoash]

NewsShow

ISML 2020: The Old Standbys Never Faltered

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
January 21, 2021

Rin Tohsaka, acting Saimoe Prime Minister, took one brave step towards winning the office for good after winning the closest race of the roung,a 4630-4586 thriller over Kurumi Tokisaki. However, she will be facing stiff competition from Mikoto Misaka, who can make history by being reelected as Saimoe Prime Minister after routing Chika Fujiwara 5691-3971. Touma Kamijou is hoping to win the Deputy seat, and his 5397-3021 pounding of Tomoya Okazaki served as a stern reminder of his abiility. Subaru Natsuki is a dark horse to content, but after a 4203-3915 statement win over Yuuta Togashi, you start to wonder if he is for real.

In Fall Seasonal action, Elaina thumped Ayumu Uehara 5896-2083, Hina Satou defeated Kaname Arisugawa 3295-3173, Saya eased past Yui Hanasaka 3671-3093, Sakura Adachi whipped past Rika Furude 3698-2838, Tsukasa Yuzaki raced past Setsuna Yuuki 5484-2166, Aururora Suya Rhy Kaymin defeated Hougetsu Shimamura 3546-3210, Rize Tedeza shot down Nana Hiiragi 4235-2326 and Sharo Kirima got past Kyouko Izanami 3502-3086.

In a special set of matches Alice Zuberg defeated Sakura Matou 3683-3501, Ginko Sora scored the Upset of the Round, a 4004-3610 scalp of Yoshino, Mochizou Ouji crushed Hiro 3945-2263 and Tomoya Aki flattened Bell Cranel 3508-3005.

In Tiara consolation play, Kuroko Shirai slammed Nao Tomori 4913-3744, Megumin exploded past Ruiko Saten 4380-4289, Chino Kafuu overpowered Shouko Nishimiya 4560-3456 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Kurisu Makise 4323-3620. In Scepter consolation play, Levi leveled Lancer 4626-3098, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Edward Elric 3559-3500, Tanjiro Kamado roared past Ryuuji Takasu 3737-3637 and Shirou Emiya impaled Gilgamesh 4254-2807.

Finally, in a set of exhibitions, Maria Campbell flattened Nene Yashiro 3618-2446, Iroha Tamaki routed Noelle Silva 4070-1625, Nadeshiko Kagamihara pummeled Aoi Aioi 3466-2114 and Ruri Ichigyou rolled past Ranka Oukami 3129-2175.

Match Day 3 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is scheduled for January 23, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

I am ready to root for Catarina Claes.

[Kurogaga]

I hope Willem won again

Update: and he lost again (along with Kiyotaka eliminated as well).

[Hachiko]

NewsShow

ISML 2020: The Old Standbys Never Faltered

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
January 21, 2021

Rin Tohsaka, acting Saimoe Prime Minister, took one brave step towards winning the office for good after winning the closest race of the roung,a 4630-4586 thriller over Kurumi Tokisaki. However, she will be facing stiff competition from Mikoto Misaka, who can make history by being reelected as Saimoe Prime Minister after routing Chika Fujiwara 5691-3971. Touma Kamijou is hoping to win the Deputy seat, and his 5397-3021 pounding of Tomoya Okazaki served as a stern reminder of his abiility. Subaru Natsuki is a dark horse to content, but after a 4203-3915 statement win over Yuuta Togashi, you start to wonder if he is for real.

In Fall Seasonal action, Elaina thumped Ayumu Uehara 5896-2083, Hina Satou defeated Kaname Arisugawa 3295-3173, Saya eased past Yui Hanasaka 3671-3093, Sakura Adachi whipped past Rika Furude 3698-2838, Tsukasa Yuzaki raced past Setsuna Yuuki 5484-2166, Aururora Suya Rhy Kaymin defeated Hougetsu Shimamura 3546-3210, Rize Tedeza shot down Nana Hiiragi 4235-2326 and Sharo Kirima got past Kyouko Izanami 3502-3086.

In a special set of matches Alice Zuberg defeated Sakura Matou 3683-3501, Ginko Sora scored the Upset of the Round, a 4004-3610 scalp of Yoshino, Mochizou Ouji crushed Hiro 3945-2263 and Tomoya Aki flattened Bell Cranel 3508-3005.

In Tiara consolation play, Kuroko Shirai slammed Nao Tomori 4913-3744, Megumin exploded past Ruiko Saten 4380-4289, Chino Kafuu overpowered Shouko Nishimiya 4560-3456 and Mio Akiyama boomed past Kurisu Makise 4323-3620. In Scepter consolation play, Levi leveled Lancer 4626-3098, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Edward Elric 3559-3500, Tanjiro Kamado roared past Ryuuji Takasu 3737-3637 and Shirou Emiya impaled Gilgamesh 4254-2807.

Finally, in a set of exhibitions, Maria Campbell flattened Nene Yashiro 3618-2446, Iroha Tamaki routed Noelle Silva 4070-1625, Nadeshiko Kagamihara pummeled Aoi Aioi 3466-2114 and Ruri Ichigyou rolled past Ranka Oukami 3129-2175.

Match Day 3 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period is scheduled for January 23, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

I am ready to root for Catarina Claes.

Speaking of which...

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ISML 2020: Yukino, Asuna With Early Wins

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
January 25, 2021

Match Day 3 of the 2020 International Saimoe League concluded. Form followed in the Female Division, with Yukino Yukinoshita routing Shiro 6935-3859 and Asuna Yuuki slashing past Yui Yuigahama 5673-4718. In the Male Division, Miyuki Shirogane thumped Taki Tachibana 6388-3752 but Kiyotaka Ayanokouji's Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister's dreams are in tatters following a 4857-4453 Upset of the Round loss to Kazuma Satou.

In Fall Seasonal action, Elaina, the favorite to challenge Kei Shirogane for the Speaker of the Saimoe Diet seat, crushed Hina Satou 6983-2305 while her main challenger, Tsukasa Yuzaki, cruised past Aurura Suya Rhys Kaymin 6333-2811. In other seasonal action, Rize Tedeza eased past Sharo Kirima 4193-2861 while Saya powered past Sakura Adachi 4147-3772. Kaname Arisugawa overcame Ayumu Uehara 4247-3245, Hougetsu Shimamura prevailed over Setsuna Yuuki 3582-3384, Kyouko Izanami torched Nana Hiiragi 4414-2987 and Yui Hanasaka got past Rika Furude 4321-3290.

In Tiara Consolation action, Sagiri Izumi stormed past Hina Amano 5249-4137, Eriri Spencer Sawamura defeated Yui Hirasawa 4797-4382, Taiga Aisaka roared past Illyasviel von Einzbern 5110-4065, Mitsuha Miyamizu won a 4620-4597 barnburner over Nanami Aoyama, Azusa Nakano romped past Saber 4537-4307 and Shouko Makinohara defeated Takagi 4720-4310.

In Scepter Consolation action, Eugeo powered past Willem Kmetsch 4313-3437, Satoshi Fukube defeated Masamune Izumi 4273-3917, Shidou Itsuka drove past Shouya Ishida 4220-3975, Nagisa Shiota whipped past Kyon 4077-3894, Yuu Otosaka mowed down Eren Yeager 4255-4106 and Ryuunosuke Akasaka got past Karma Akabane 4307-3820.

Finally, in exhibition action, Arte won the closest race of the round, a 2968-2856 snoozer over Aoi Akane, Rin Shima dominated Hime Gotou 4517-2483, Miho Nishizumi dropkicked Yurine Hanazono 3461-2925 and Catarina Claes pummeled Koharu Hondomachi 4638-2771.

Match Day 4 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Elimination Period is scheduled for January 26, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

[maglor]

Elimination day 3 graph and maps

[liuxinyu970226]

still waiting for VOTING thread today, @sirwence

[maglor]

Elimination day 4 maps and graphs

[maglor]

Some missing graph and maps

[maglor]

Some more missing maps and graphs

[Hachiko]

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ISML 2020: No Surprises On Eliminations 4

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue
January 27, 2020

Match Day 4 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period yielded few surprises. Mai Sakurajima prevailed over Emilia 4804-4736, Mashiro Shiina smashed Iroha Isshiki 5335-3896, Yuu Ishigami routed Sorata Kansa 4962-3387 and Riku Dola defeated Saika Totsuka 4285-4165 to advance in their respective bracket. Elaina is projected to win the Fall Diadem after demolishing Saya 6144-1853. She will face Tsukasa Yuzaki, who defeated Rize Tedeza 4691-4202.

In other Fall Seasonal action, Sakura Adachi got past Kyouko Izanami 3996-2942, Sharo Kirima got past Yui Hanesaka 3795-3142, Aurora Suya Rhys Kaymin eased past Kaname Arisugawa 3585-3407, and Hougetsu Shimamura overcame 3620-3373.

In the Upset of the Round, Ginko Sora won the Divine Circlet after scalping Alice Zuberg 4580-3533. Mochizou Ouji is the Divine Crown holder after defeated Tomoya Aki 3792-3600.

In Tiara Consolation action, Megumin exploded past Kuroko Shirai 4653-4177, Mio Akiyama boomed past Chino Kafuu in a 4396-4340 nailbiter, Nao Tomori slammed Schwi Dola 4867-3401, Utaha Kasumigaoka pummeled Kurisu Makise 4397-3769, Ruiko Saten rocked Index Prohibitorum 4763-3617 and Kaede Azusagawa edged Shouko Nishimiya 4195-4149.

In Scepter Consolation action, Levi leveled Tanjiro Kamado 4179-3363, Yuzuru Otonashi shot down Shirou Emiya 4006-3716, Gilgamesh impaled Conan Edogawa 3901-3783, Kiritsugu Emiya defeated Lancer 3976-3196, Lelouch Lamperouge got past Edward Elric 3522-3295 and Ryuuji Takasu roared past Takashi Natsume 3831-3202.

In other exhibition action, Mira Kohonata routed Romin Kirishima 4503-1488, Ao Manaka thumped Hikari Yagami 3887-2692 and Chocola crushed Kurea Aoki 4054-2105.

Match Day 5 of the 2020 International Saimoe League Elimination Period is scheduled for January 29, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

[Kurogaga]

Can you add Catarina Claes in the exhibition?

She finally did in Elimination Stage 3.

[maglor]

1st day of quarterfinals. Maps and graphs

[maglor]

more

[Hachiko]

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ISML 2020: An Election Before The Election

By Jo-Ryan Salazar
The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue
January 30, 2021

One of the big semifinals that awaits in the Female Division bracket of the 2020 International Saimoe League Eliminations is what is very much an election before the General Election to close out the tournament. Kaguya Shinomiya routed Ai Hayasaka 6177-4669 to advance to the semis but will face her strongest opponent on record: Mikoto Misaka, who thumped Rin Tohsaka 7344-4366 and is looking to make history by being reelected and become the first two-time Saimoe Prime Minister.

Touma Kamijou is hoping to join Misaka in winning the Deputy Saimor Prime Minister's office after eliminating Subaru Natsuki 6332-4407 but will get a stern challenge from Sakuta Azusagawa, who eased past Rintarou Okabe 5901-4118. Both Shinomiya and Misaka highlighted two items on their agenda: getting all of Japan vaccinated from COVID-19 and getting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics off the ground. In particular, Misaka made it clear in her virtual rallies that it can only be experience and a leader with a track record of results that can guide the nation, the world and Saimoe forward. Shinomiya, meanwhile, is counting on her and Miyuki Shirogane to move Japan forward on an air of quiet, assertive confidence while building on the story that outgoing Saimoe Prime Minister Violet Evergarden wrote. She intended to write a "glorious new chapter, to share the power of love to keep hope alive," as she said in a virtual town hall meeting earlier in January with Chika Fujiwara and Miko Iino moderating.

Elaina, as Fall Diadem winner, will be taking on Kei Shirogane, Miyuki's sister, for the Speaker of the Saimoe Diet seat after defeating Tsukasa Yuzaki 5897-5045. Shirogane is slated to win by at least 200 votes and over 11,000 votes cast. But don't sell the Wandering Witch short. Elaina has vowed to provide a progressive agenda to the Saimoe movement, with an aim towards the promotion of women's rights and minority solidarity. As with others, she too believes that vaccination, good hygiene and safety remain a priority for the constituents she will serve if elected. In addition, Elaina feels that the Kaguya Party might be looking at a monopoly in power in the next government, and is banking on voters to look to her to provide balance and "foster good government with resolute diversity" as Speaker.

Rize Tedeza was third in the Fall Seasonal race with a 4989-3717 win over Hougetsu Shimamura. Also, Saya whipped Aurora Suya Rhys Kaymin 5211-3787 and Sakura Adachi got past Sharo Kirima 4373-3869.

In Tiara Consolation action, Rikka Takanashi rolled past Kaede Azusagawa 6367-4017, Chika Fujiwara mowed down Mio Akiyama 5546-4979, Kuroko Shirai shot down Kurumi Tokisaki 5657-5598, Yui Yuigahama hammered Chino Kafuu 5640-4596, Misaki Shokuhou drove past Ruiko Saten 5590-4359, Emilia obliterated Utaha Kasumigaoka 5939-4307, Iroha Isshiki prevailed over Megumin 4976-4880 and Shiro clocked Nao Tomori 5229-4761.

In Scepter Consolation action, Kiritsugu Emiya toasted Saika Totsuka 4908-4339, Taki Tachibana took down Shirou Emiya 5011-4505, Yuuta Togashi impaled Gilgamesh 5203-4046, Tanjiro Kamado prevailed over Tomoya Okazaki 4748-4524, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji defeated Lelouch Lamperouge 4923-4165, Levi leveled Archer 5041-4318, Saitama punched Yuzuru Otonashi 4902-4242 and Ryuuji Takasu roared past Sorata Kanda 4502-4248.

Finally, in a set of special exhibitions, Sumi Sakurasawa defeated Kaname Arisugawa 4410-3738, Rakko Yumiya prevailed over Hina Satou 4298-4073, Yui Hanasaka delivered a 5121-2347 statement win over Special Week and Kyouko Izanami routed Kirara Hoshino 4924-2436.

Match Day 6 of the 2020 International Saimoe League is scheduled for February 1, 2021. Vore for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

[maglor]

2nd day of Quarterfinals maps and graphs

[liuxinyu970226]

I'm still doubt that why A. Nanami is replaced the K. Sakura on one exhibition of yesterday's matches. Any reasons Sakura failed to participate?