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ISML 2022: Mikoto Misaka Wins Aquamarine Necklace

ISML 2022: Mikoto Misaka Wins Aquamarine Necklace Hachiman Hikigaya Takes Aquamarine Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 12 December 2022

Mention the words Mikoto Misaka and Aquamarine and you mention a combo that withstands the tests of time. A clear-cut favorite to finally get over the hump and win re-election as Saimoe Prime Minister, Misaka routed Rikka Takamashi 4048-1923 to win the Necklace on Match Day 6 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Aquamarine Period. Yukino Yukinoshita was third with 1649 votes, Violet Evergarden was fourth with 1314 votes, Kurumi Tokisaki was fifth with 1058 votes, Mai Sakurajima was sixth with 643 votes, Rem was seventh with 541 votes and Eru Chitanda was last with 467 votes in a rare tough day out for Hyouka.

Hachiman Hikigaya won the Aquamarine Pendant, accelerating past Accelerator 3786-2455. Yuuta Togashi was third with 1891 votes, Houtarou Oreki was fourth with 1298 votes, Sakuta Azusagawa was fifth with 862 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was sixth with 738 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was seventh with 544 votes and Sora was last with 487 votes.

A number of faces were spared the cut in the Female Division Wildcard: Sora Kasugano (2813), Isla (2867), Kanade Tachibana (2869), Index Prohibitorum (3540), Ritsu Tainaka (2786) and Ai Haibara (3183). In the Male Division Wildcard, advancing to the Amethyst were Masamune Izumi (1991), Kaito Kuroba (2304), Dio Brando (1900), Saika Totsuka (2239), Nasa Yuzaki (2097) and Ainz Ooal Gown (1894).

Seasonal matches also took place. In Seasonal action, Nezuiko Kamado defeated Illyasviel von Einzbern 2785-2230, Silence Suzuka raced past Tooru Amuro 2727-2111, Kotoko Iwanaga prevailed over Sakura Matou 2337-2066, Takagi thumped Ninym Ralei (3070-1686, Special Week stormed past Momo Chiyoda 2640-1569, Renge Miyauchi blew past Toge Inumaki 2885-1559, Kobayashi roared past Kyaru 2620-1995 and Sajina Inui cruised past Wakana Gojou 2960-1146.

Eris Boreas Greyrat defeated Yuuko Yoshida 2363-1811, Ai Hayasaka routed Zhuge Kongming 3696-1559, Miko Iino tore down Zhong Lanzhu 3255-1181, Tohka Yatogami crushed Eika Tsukimi 3116-1653, Yoshino leveled Shouko Komi 3057-1914, Shikimori rolled past Filo 2817-1426, Tomoyo Sakagami upended Kogorou Mouri 3022-2047 anf Ushio Kofune defeated Reina Aharen 2556-2095.

Wrapping up Seasonal action, Ushio Okazaki hammered Serena 3308-1144, Fuuko Ibuko blazed pastMio Kofune 2958-1653, Kurumi trounced Hinata Hyuuga 3249-1876, Ruka Sarashina slayed Son Goku 2619-1704, Sumi Sakurasawa won the closest race of the round, a 2119-2102 thriller over Shalltear Bloodfallen, Kei Karuizawa annihilated Hizuru Minakata 3010-1736, Yume Irido mowed down Jolyn Kuujou 2780-1865, Albedo defeated Ayano Yugiri 2310-1994, Suzune Horikita whipped past Nazuna Nanakusa 2938-1840, Kisaraslammed David Martinez 3104-1409 and Lucy eased past Rin Shima 2333-1881.

Match Day 1 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is scheduledfor 13 December 2022. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League.

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ISML 2022: That's! A! Wrap!

ISML 2022: That's! A! Wrap! An Era Of Saimoe Finally Draws To A Close

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 22 February 2023

This is the final Saimoe news bulletin for the International Saimoe League on The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue. Nearly two decades of memories, great battles and countless sagas in the Saimoe movement drew to a close with the conclusion of Match Day 8 in the 2022 International Saimoe League Eliminations Period.

The first of three Female Division necklaces up for grabs went to Mashiro Shiina, who defeated Violet Evergarden 3241-1550. Elaina was third with 1222 votes, Nao Tomori was fourth with 870 votes, Miko Nakano was fifth with 781 votes, Mai Sakurajima was sixth with 66 votes, Rem was seventh with 564 votes and Yukino Yukinoshita was last with 500 votes.

The second Female Division necklace went to Yui Yuigahama, who defeated Shiro 2598-2256. Nagisa Furukawa was third with 1306 votes, Nanami Aoyama was fourth with 820 votes, Illyasviel von Einzbern was fifth with 680 votes, Konata Izumi was sixth with 434 votes, Yuri Nakamura was seventh with 378 votes and Yui-nyan was last with 237 votes.

Ai Haibara won the third Female Division necklace, prevailing over Kumiko Oumae 3420-3376, Shouko Nishimiya was third with 1100 votes, Isla was fourth with 720 votes, Hu Tao was fifth with 576 votes, Iroha Isshiki was sixth with 469 votes, Megumi was sixth with 402 votes and Eriri Spencer Sawamura was last with 345 votes.

The first Male Division pendant up for grabs went to Conan Edogawa, who delivered the Final Upset of the Round as declared by the Bedlam, a 2968-2796 scalp of Miyuki Shirogane. Accelerator was third with 1344 votes, Sakuta Azusagawa was fourth with 1100 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was fifth with 873 votes, Taki Tachibana was sixth with 654 votes, Subaru Natsuki was seventh with 508 votes and Touma Kamijou was last with 470 votes.

Takashi Natsume took the second Male Division pendant after belting Shidou Itsuka 2321-1793. Shirou Emiya was third with 1354 votes, Saika Totsuka was fourth with 1103 votes, Saitama was fifth with 870 votes, Ryuunosuke Akasaka was sixth with 761 votes, Kazuma Satou was seventh with 617 votes and Ainz Ooal Gown was last with 560 votes.

Tanjiro Kamado earned the third Male Division pendant of Eliminations 8, a 2058-2021 victor over Sasuke Uchiha. Gilbert Bougainvillea was third with 1502 votes, Inuyasha was fourth with 1181 votes, Nasa Yuzaki was fifth with 1019 votes, Mikaela Hyakuya was sixth with 904 votes, Mochizou Ouji was seventh with 789 votes and Tomoya Aki was last with 560 votes.

Finally, a convoy of dual matches and the odd race involving more than two took place to cap off an era of Saimoe to be believed. Schwi Dola flew past Jibril 2294-1552, Mahiro Oyama defeated Hideyoshi Kinoshita 1905-1417, Hitori Gotou rocked Yui Hirasawa 2793-2192, Jinx leveled Vi 1777-1017, Pikachu shocked Ai Kizuna 2879-1639, Aqua Minato prevailed over Kokori Amamiya 1607-1555, and in a battle of hololive rivals, Gawr Gura (1336) outlasted Pekora Usada (1281) and Kanaeru Kobo (958).

Amiya sailed past Laffey 2004-1353, Mikoto Misaka finished off her service to Saimoe with victories over Gotou (3454-2344) and Kanade Tachibana (3400-2172), Takagi took down Nagisa Kubo 2142-1498, Raiha Uesugi rolled past Takebayashi 1782-1594, Wein Salema Arbalest won a 1459-1246 snoozer over Kazuya Souma, Nodoka Manabe barreled past Jun Suzuki 1850-1355, Shuu Ogata defeated Haruhiko Ichijou 1632-1438 and Tom outdid Jerry 1987-1904.

Chisato Nishikigi routed Kei Karuizawa 3316-1315, Satoshi and Pikachu eased past Sakura Kinomoto and Cerberus 2713-2142, Mio Akiyama boomed past Ryou Yamada 2694-2107, Lelouch Lamperouge stormed past Light Yagami 2694-2107, Yuki Nagato hammered Fate Testarossa 2206-959, Archer torched Loid Forger 2366-2334, Yuki prevailed over Shinya Yukimura 1493-1304, Lyrule drove past Yu-no 1402-1195, Catarina Claes clocked Aileen Lauren Dautriche 1628-1303 and Seika Ijichi pulverized Kou Yagami 2532-1166.

Nishikigi and Takina Inoue teamed up to defeat Azusa Nakano and Yui Hirasawa 2691-2498, Umaru Doma trounced 2652-1049, Erika Kurumi defeated Laura La Mer 1441-993, Kana Sukoya blew past Himiko Toga 1720-1051, Yamada bounced back with a 2616-2487 statement win over Konata Izumi, Sanae Dekomori thumped Souji Mitsuka 2281-1016, Eru Chitanda had Houtarou Oreki's number 2431-1840, Shuu Ogata outhandled Rentarou Satomi 13900.2-12321.9 and in a special group race, Saber came away victorious with a score of 23777.7.

Wrapping up an era of Saimoe that millions around the world witness in real time, Shinku defeated Yaya 1650-1406, Isuzu Sento drove past Mai Kawakamu 2013-1292, Seiya Kanie overcame Tatsuya Shiba 1689, and Rudeus Greyrat closed the Saimoe era with a 1766-1281 victory over Naofumi Iwatani.

That's. A. WRAP! The International Saimoe League has concluded for the very last time, and the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue thanks you for what has been a journey of anime greatness to remember. This blog will continue to cover other things, such as content on its YouTube sister channel (Bongaboi151) and sports recaps, but all the bulletins you see here can be viewed in their entirety on bedlamba.blogspot.com. Thank you for your support of the International Saimoe League. May your love for all things anime shine here, now…and into the future.

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ISML 2022: Eru Chitanda Wins Necklace

ISML 2022: Eru Chitanda Wins Necklace Houtarou Oreki Takes Pendant In Hyouka Sweep

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue 5 January 2023

The last match day before the Eliminations Period in the 2022 International Saimoe League, Amethyst Match Day 6, is complete. As expected, Hu Tao and Raiden Ei, the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma, will settle it for the right to be the best saimoekko in all of Teyvat. Hu Tao eased past Ganyu 3605-2468, while Raiden dusted off Ayaka Kamisato 3348-2638. Based on results, all signs point to a close win for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor director, but don't tell that to Tao.

"Raiden is a powerful Electro Archon for a reason," said Hu Tao while being asked for her thoughts by local media from Liyue and Mondstadt. "I know that I cannot underestimate the momentum she brings from having all of Inazuma under her command. As for me, I believe that I am capable of representing the hopes and dreams of not only Liyue, but all of Teyvat. Zhongli knows that I have waited all my life for this moment. I can't stop now!"

"Inazuma shines eternal, but so too does saimoe shine eternal," said Ei from a press conference in Inazuma City next to her own statue. "I believe that my centuries of leadership and battle-hardened resolve, combined with my renewed energy and drive upon casting the die with the Traveler, shall prove to the world that I can represent Teyvat with a strength and unshakable belief in my people. No matter where you are, or whose side you are on, I will be sure to let the whole world know that when all is said and done, Saimoe Shines Eternal!"

The final is scheduled for 8 January 2023 on InternationalSaimoe.com.

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Eru Chitanda defeated Mikoto Misaka 3974-2938 to win the necklace for this round. Rikka Takanashi finished third with 2040 votes, Yukino Yukinoshita was fourth with 1542 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 1241 votes, Elaina was sixth with 1009 votes, Violet Evergarden was seventh with 902 votes and Chisato Nishikigi was last with 773 votes.

Houtarou Oreki made it a Hyouka sweep, taking down Sakuta Azusagawa 3296-2959 to win the pendant. Hachiman Hikigaya was third with 2109 votes, Yuuta Togashi was fourth with 1627 votes, Accelerator was fifth with 1396 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was sixth with 908 votes, Touma Kamijou was seventh with 839 votes and Kazuto Kirigaya was eighth with 723 votes.

Advancing to Eliminations from the Female Division Wildcard were Kurumi Tokisaki (41269.9), Nao Tomori (38835.8), Yui Hirasawa (41228.4), Miku Nakano (41806.8), Rem (43466), Mio Akiyama (39893.1) and Kaguya Shinomiya (39859.8). Over in the Male Division WIldcard, advancing to Eliminations were Taki Tachibana (28795.5), Izumi Miyamura (27648.9), Sora (30803.7), Subaru Natsuki (29868.5), Conan Edogawa (330397.8), Miyuki Shirogane (31681.5) and Levi (26943.3).

In three seasonal pool races, coming out on top were Takagi (30217.5), Ai Hayasaka (38465.1) and Kei Karuizawa (33966.2). The Autumn Seasonals also got underway. Making the main draw were Hitori Gotou (4735), Nijika Ijichi (3379), Denji (1728), Ikuyo Kita (3503), Aki Hayakawa (1891), Anya Forger (3378), Makima (2032), Ran Mouri (2422), Yor Forger (3264), Akari Watanabe (1118), Shinnosuke Nohara (1402), Amiya (1816), Itsuki Nakano (3136), Ichika Nakano (2623), Shigeo Kageyama (1165), Megumin (2322), Yousuke Shibazaki (1372) and Hana Uzaki (1256). Gotou is tipped by the Bedlam to win the seasonal.

Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. Keep it right here on The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League.

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ISML 2022: Hu Tao Projected By Bedlam To Be Teyvat Saimoe PM

ISML 2022: Hu Tao Projected By Bedlam To Be Teyvat Saimoe PM

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue 8 December 2022

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue has projected Hu Tao, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Director of Liyue Harbor, to win the Teyvat Saimoe Prime Minister's office. Hu Tao is listed as a 6-9 first choice; however, Raiden Ei, the Raiden Shogun and Electro Archon of Inazuma, is set to be the prime challenger of record as an even money second choice, with Ayaka Kamisato set to be a 3-1 third choice. A wide-open race is, however, expected, with the strongest male competitor being Zhongli, Hu Tao's personal consultant, the Geo Archon of Liyue. He is a 9-1 dark horse. Here is the list of entrants.

Genshin Impact Character Tournament Rank Name Series Ballots 1 Hu Tao Genshin Impact 915 2 Raiden Shogun Genshin Impact 782 3 Kamisato Ayaka Genshin Impact 752 4 Nahida Genshin Impact 750 5 Ganyu Genshin Impact 637 6 Zhongli Genshin Impact 620 7 Keqing Genshin Impact 611 8 Yae Miko Genshin Impact 515 9 Klee Genshin Impact 462 10 Yoimiya Genshin Impact 457 11 Kaedehara Kazuha Genshin Impact 352 12 Lumine Genshin Impact 337 13 Venti Genshin Impact 279 14 Eula Genshin Impact 273 15 Shenhe Genshin Impact 259 16 Sangonomiya Kokomi Genshin Impact 256 17 Xiao Genshin Impact 245 18 Nilou Genshin Impact 232 19 Paimon Genshin Impact 212 20 Tartaglia Genshin Impact 181 21 Qiqi Genshin Impact 162 22 Noelle Genshin Impact 128 23 Barbara Genshin Impact 126 24 Fischl Genshin Impact 124 25 Kamisato Ayato Genshin Impact 106 26 Yun Jin Genshin Impact 100 27 Yelan Genshin Impact 99 28 Diluc Genshin Impact 94 29 Mona Genshin Impact 85 30 Aether Genshin Impact 80 31 Wanderer Genshin Impact 77 32 Ningguang Genshin Impact 76

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A Bedlam Reborn.

After several years of slight modifications to the layout of my blog, The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue, I have finally decided to make the blog more accessible for people of different persuasions while staying true to the Solid Pink color that is an official color of this blog, along with the now adopted secondary shade of French Pink and the tertiary accent of white. Akatsuki has been retired as mascot of my blog, with Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi resuming their roles as co-mascots. Version 203 is the version where the Emporio theme is used to allow for better accessibility by computer users who may not be so adept. A few widgets have been axed, and a couple of text widgets have been moved as standalone pages (yes would you believe that there have been no actual pages on this blog until now? And it's been more than 10 years!).

Also, my tumblr page has been updated with a new look took to better emphasize accessibility. The Tumblr Official look had been the look for my blog for years. Now it's been given a change to reflect my ever evolving whims. In this, I am looking forward with hope to bigger and better things. So, I hope you enjoy the content on the Bedlam, because we have a big year of Saimoe coming up and we'll make sure you know what's going on, because at the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue, there's always something going on down there.

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BoBA Releases New Identifications!

When the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue first began its service back on June 11, 2005, its focus was on Arina Tanemura-related materials and writings. Since then, this blog has been known for covering the International Saimoe League, other anime character competitions, providing sports results and sport/anime collaborations, as well as providing other related stuff worthy of discussions such as games like Pangya. This blog of mine has been an extension of me for over a decade, and it has grown as I have grown.

Now, it takes the next bold step with a rebrand, an indicator of how far it has grown over the past 12 years, a new identification.

The Gill Sans Ultra Bold font has been retired from use once and for all. Neutraface, more specifically, Neutra Display Tilting, is the official font for the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue, with secondary fonts being Arquitecta and Lato. The iconic BoBA abbreviation is now embedded into a bigger B to go with the founding year of 2005. The large B is a tribute to the late DeviantART of Bongaboi which is now succeeded by the tumblr account of the same name and the identity of myself as a player on Pangya with the same name.

The official colors of this blog are Solid Pink, (#893843), Cherry Blossom Pink (#FFB7C5), Lust (#E62020) and Baby Powder (#FEFEFA). The desktop icon for this blog will also be changed to accomodate the rebrand.

A long and arduous process was made to finally establish a mascot for Year 13 of the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue. I settled on using a shipgirl as my main mascot and went with the remodeled version of Akatsuki. Ha Akabouzu's depictions of the lady of the Combined Fleet depicts the exact mindset.

For a girl whose human age when remodeled is exactly that of the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue at 12, this is remarkably mature and assertive and is not like that of her childish personality that is not the true Akatsuki I am familiar with. Renewed, with a purpose, the bringer of a new morning, a new start to a blog that is an outlet for my opinions to things that matter to me and to life and society. On these grounds, Akatsuki will be my main mascot, the face of the blog and the Tumblr satellite blog, who retires my previous mascot, Madoka Kaname, who has been in service for about six years.

A secondary mascot is also in place to round out the rebrand of this blog. Aoba Suzukaze is now my secondary mascot and will be used to promote any events on my Twitch channel and my social media presence. She will combine forces with Homura Akemi, my primary Twitch mascot, to promote any gaming events happening on my channel. The Twitch Channel is also receiving a rebrand. My Twitch Channel, HomuHomu2093 will have its own logo. Colors are Pomp and Power (#86608E), Eminence (#6C3082), Palatinate (#682860) and White (#FEFEFA).

Finally, in a nod to my support for Paris Saint-Germain, "Go West" by the Village People will be the official opening theme for all of my streams on Twitch outside of any streams I host, replacing the Warner Brothers intro music that had been my starting tune.

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ISML 2022: Here Come The Forgers!

ISML 2022: Here Come The Forgers!

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue 1 November 2022

The likes of Anya (2758), Yor (2275) and Loid (2126) Folger will have their work cut out to push around some of the more well-known veterans who make the cut on Match Day 2 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Preliminaries. But, the whole family from Spy x Family is in.

In addition to Anya and Yor making it through the Female Division, others who qualified include Rikka Takanashi (4673), incumbent Saimoe Prime Minister Elaina (4511) seeking reelection, Rem (4429), Mai Sakurajima (4381), Mikoto Misaka (4254), Miku Nakano (4236), Eru Chitanda (3365), Yui Hirasawa (3309), Marina (3114), Takina Inoue (3089), Tamako Kitashirakawa (3029), Asuna Yuuki (2932), Nino Nakano (2914), Itsuki Nakano (2605), Kuroko Shirai (2849), Sora Kasugano (2682), Azusa Nakano (2661), Tsukasa Yuzaki (2491), Kanade Tachibana (2425), Ritsu Tainaka (2349), Kaori Miyazono (2293), Nagisa Furukawa (2260), Kyouko Hori (2249), Ai Haibara (2238), Kaede Azusagawa (2192), Index Prohibitorum (2129), Magumin (2105), Shouko Makinohara (2070), Chizuru Ichinose (2043), Tooru (2039), Yotsuba Nakano (2027), Inori Yuzuriha (1958), Rei Ayanami (1956) and Takagi (1919).

Loid was the only one making it through from the Male Division this round. Also making the cut were Hachiman Hikigaya (4095), the always-reliable Houtarou Oreki (3739), Kazuto Kirigaya (3081), Satoru Gojou (2664), Yuu Otosaka (2550< Subaru Natsuki (2512), Rimuru Tempest (2487), Sora (2368), Izumi Miyamura (2329), Conan Edogawa (2237), Itachi Uchiha (2122), Ken Kaneki (2116), Tanjirou Kamado (2016), Kousei Arima (1906), Riku Dola (1869), Saika Totsuka (1837), Haruka Kasugano (1777), Ainz Ooal Gown (1758), Monkey D. Luffy (1752), Shirou Emiya (1749), Fuutarou Uesugi (1701), Yuuta Okkotsu (1663), Hiro (1658), Rudeus Greyrat (1657), Nasa Yuzaki (1641), Giyuu Tomioka (1598), Masamune Izumi (1571), Osamu Dazai (1552), L Lawliet (1489), Gilgamesh (1452), Isaac Foster (1450), Nishikata (1433), Yuuji Itadori (1427), Sorata Kanda (1412) and Kusuo Saiki (1384).

Match Day 3 of the 2022 International Saimoe League Preliminaries is scheduled for 4 November 2022. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.

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

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.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Diamond Period is scheduled for December 22, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition!

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

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.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Emerald Period is coming up and is scheduled for November 8, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition!

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ISML 2021: Asuna Outduels Kanade, Wins Diamond Necklace

ISML 2021: Asuna Outduels Kanade, Wins Diamond Necklace

A SAO Sweep As Kazuto Takes Diamond Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue

January 12, 2022

For once, the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue was right on the money in their International Saimoe League necklace calls. The favored Asuna Yuuki dismatched of a former Saimoe Leader of the Free World in Kanade Tachibana, 1990-1787, to win the 2021 International Saimoe League Diamond Necklace, another piece to her collection of necklaces won in her years of participating in the ISML. Mai Sakurajima was third with 1256 votes, Emilia was fourth with 724 votes, Ai Hayasaka was fifth with 497 votes, Shouko Nishimiya was sixth with 467 votes, Yui Yuigahama was seventh with 356 votes and Chika Fujiwara was last with 278 votes.

Kazuto Kirigaya, as tipped by the Bedlam, won the Diamond Pendant but it was over a longshot: a 1820-1504 victory over 75-1 longshot Rintarou Okabe. Taki Tachibana was third with 970 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was fourth with 754 votes, Yuzuru Otonashi was fifth with 588 votes, Kazuma Satou was sixth with 491 votes, Shirou Emiya was seventh with 432 votes and Subaru Natsuki was last with 296 votes.

The Bedlam's Upset of the Round is in the race for the Diamond Bracelet. Second choice Index Prohibitorum delivered a 2339-1774 scalp of Tsukasa Yuzaki. Kuroko Shirai was third with 1223 votes, Shiro was fourth with 829 votes, Misaki Shokuhou was fifth with 670 votes, Kei Shirogane was sixth with 489 votes, Tooru was seventh with 356 votes and Schwi Dola was last with 327 votes.

While Tsukasa was not as fortunate, her husband Nasa Yuzaki benefitted from a Ring race with no To Aru opponents to deal with. Saika Totsuka was favored to win the ring, but it was Yuzaki that prevailed, 1632-1360. Ryuuji Takasu was third with 984 votes, Kyojurou Rengoku was fourth with 809 votes, Joutarou Kuujou was fifth with 686 votes, Edward Elric was sixth with 516 votes, Satoshi Fukube was seventh with 433 votes and Kousei Arima was last with 324 votes. As Nasa was eliminated from the Elimination rounds due to poor performances in the round robins, he ends his Saimoe campaign on a winning note.

Your Fall Seasonal champion is Ran Mouri, who scored a 232253.1 in a field of six. Mouri was tipped from the start as a first choice to win the diadem, and she was right on the money. Your Couples Tournament winner, no surprises, is Eru Chitanda and Houtarou Oreki, who defeated Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita 2404-1998. Sakuta Azusagawa and Mai Sakurajima finished third with a 2197-2173 nailbiter over Touma Kamijou and Mikoto Misaka.

In addition to winning the bracelet, Index advanced to the Elimination round from the wild card with the highest score, 25414.8. Also advancing were Ai Hayasaka (20664.7), Nao Tomori (20417.2) and Tsukasa Yuzaki (20519). Advancing from the wild card on the Male Division side were Levi (16553.9), Rintarou Okabe (17160.2), Sorata Kanda (17581.3) and Tomoya Okazaki (16432.8).

In exhibition action, Tsukasa Shishou belted Yuujirou Hanma 1317-590, Seiya Ryuuguuin flexed past Goblin Slayer 1544-1026, Kyouka Izumi defeated Kohaku 1206-1088 and Kouga prevailed over Legoshi 1210-1140. In a Naruto four-way match, Jiraiya (14467.6) and Kakashi Hatake (18277.3) came out on top. And in another four-way match, Taihei Doma (14286.8) and Li Syaoran (15546.1) delivered.

Two other four way matches took place. Kaoru Nishimi and Tsumugi Kotobuki teamed up to win the closest race of the round, a 1197-1190 snoozer over Sentarou Kawabuchi and Ritsu Tainaka. Meanwhile, Clea and Polka got past Kirara and Lamp 1037-884. Finally, a showdown of redheads took place, with the top three being Stella Vermillion (1247), Stephanie Dola (1767) and Sakura Minamoto (1235). Three big names that start with S, a final three-way to be reckoned with.

So here we are, the Elimination Rounds leading to the general election for the Saimoe Prime Minister and Deputy Saimoe Prime Minister seats. Here at the Bedlam, we thought that this Tiara race would be Mikoto Misaka's reelection to lose. Then Kaguya's upset win over the Railgun happened. And suddenly it's a whole new ballgame. Will we see a second term from those who were at the helm years ago? Or will we see a new face rise up to lead Japan's finest anime legends and heroes in 2022? The final race to glory begins later this month.

Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the best anime character competition in the world, the one and only International Saimoe League, in the service of anime fans worldwide since 2008!

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ISML 2021: Elaina On The Money, Wins Emerald Necklace

ISML 2021: Elaina On The Money, Wins Emerald Necklace

Touma Kamijou Finally Breaks Through, Wins Emerald Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue

November 28, 2021

Listed as an even money favorite, Elaina finally got her International Saimoe League necklace, and it's an Emerald one. On Match Day 6 of the 2021 ISML Emerald Period, Elaina, the incumbent Speaker of the Saimoe Diet, defeated Mai Sakurajima 3161-2422 to claim the prize. Kanade Tachibana was third with 1691 votes, Rikka Takanashi was fourth with 1071 votes, Asuna Yuuki was fifth with 929 votes, Emilia was sixth with 720 votes, Ai Hayasaka was seventh with 530 votes and Chika Fujiwara was last with 347 votes.

At a 4-1 second choice, Touma Kamijou finally got his pendant, breaking Kazuto Kirigaya 2316-2110 to clain the Emerald Pendant. Taki Tachibana was third with 1540 votes, Kazuma Satou was fourth with 1169 votes, Archer was fifth with 740 votes, Saika Totsuka was sixth with 662 votes, Subaru Natsuki was seventh with 609 votes and Shirou Emiya was last with 360 votes.

Listed as a third choice by the Bedlam to win the Emerald Bracelet, Utaha Kasumigaoka prevailed over the favored Index Prohibitorum 2667-2606. Megumin was third with 1796 votes, Shiro was fourth with 1151 votes, Tsukasa Yuzaki was fifth with 919 votes, Yui Yuigahama was sixth with 773 votes, Misaki Shokuhou was seventh with 606 votes and Tooru was last with 529 votes.

Favored by the Bedlam to claim the Emerald Ring, Tomoya Okazaki defeated dark horse Kyoujurou Rengoku 2066-1730 to get over the line. Shidou Itsuka was third with 1372 votes, Joutarou Kuujou was fourth with 1061 votes, Kousei Arima was fifth with 772 votes, Edward Elric was sixth with 655 votes, Ryuuji Takasu was seventh with 523 votes and Satoshi Fukube was last with 451 votes.

In Summer Seasonal action, Keke Tang routed Nagisa Minase 3275-1698, Miyuki Shiba whipped past Catarina Claes 2386-2122, Celia Claire dominated Chise Hatori 2759-1237, Siesta thumped Saki Saki 3335-1411, Ilulu throttled Aki Shino 2461-2042, Alice took down Kukuru Misakino 2118-1752, Madoka Kaname smashed Fuuka Miyazawa 2884-1844, Milim Nava pummeled Kanon Shibuya 2487-2199 and Nagisa Natsunagi stormed past Eiko Kawasegawa 2269-1881.

Ai Kizuna is your Saimoe Virtual YouTuber of Record after defeating Nana Kagura 2486-2257, Fubuki Shirakami finished third after disposing of Nana's sister Mea 2315-1856. Also, the Visual Novel Tournament was underway.

In Visual Novel action, Atri routed Hina Komano 2831-575, Nanami Arihara drilled Kimika Tachibana 2467-834, Murasame prevailed over Monika in the 2051-1849 Upset of the Round, Setsumi Sakura defeated Emi Ibarazaki 1805-1272, Nene Ayachi powered past Miyuki Sone 2285-1241, Natsume Shiki trounced Yuri 2321-1360, Sion got past Noa Yuuki 1692-1514 and Tsumugi Wenders obliterated Hanako Ikezawa 2248-982. Atri has been tipped by the Bedlam to win this tournament.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Ruby Period is scheduled for December 3, 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League!

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ISML 2021: Kaguya Shinomiya Wins Topaz Necklace

ISML 2021: Kaguya Shinomiya Wins Topaz Necklace

Yuu Ishigami Wins Topaz Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue

21 September 2021

Listed as a 3-1 second choice, Kaguya Shinomiya won the 2021 International Saimoe League Topaz Necklace with a 2470-1983 victory over Mikoto Misaka, who has been foiled yet again, this time at the second asking. Elaina was third with 1140 votes, Mai Sakurajima was fourth with 847 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 644 votes, Kanade Tachibana was sixth with 433 votes, Asuna Yuuki was seventh with 315 votes and Nao Tomori was last with 225 votes.

A 15-1 dark horse, Yuu Ishigami won the Topaz Pendant with a 2065-1764 victory over Touma Kamijou, who, like Mikoto Misaka, was foiled at the second asking despite being listed as favorite. Riku Dola was third with 1349 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was fourth with 1010 votes, Yuuta Togashi was fifth with 758 votes, Levi was sixth with 638 votes, Taki Tachigana was seventh with 492 votes and Subaru Natsuki was last with 405 votes.

Ai Hayasaka won the Topaz Bracelet with a 2351-1504 decision over Iroha Isshiki. Utaha Kasumigaoka was third with 1111 votes, Yui Hirasawa was fourth with 890 votes, Tooru was fifth with 733 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was sixth with 564 votes, Origami Tobiichi was seventh wioth 437 votes and Shinka Nibutani was last with 325 votes.

Yuu Otosaka won the Topaz Ring with a 1517-1411 win over Shidou Itsuka. Kaito Kuroba was third with 1088 votes, Ryuuji Takasu came in fourth with 849 votes, Ryuunosuke Akasaka was fifth with 665 votes, Karma Akabane was sixth with 582 votes, Kousei Arima was seventh with 504 votes and Masamune Izumi was last with 403 votes.

In Spring Seasonal action, Nezuko Kamado routed Hayase Nagatori 2610-1291, Vladilena Milize thumped Nadeshiko Kagamihara 2198-1289 and Kuruha Shida whipped past Vivy 2080-1408. Finally, in special exhibition action, Dera Mochimazzi flew past Ten'nouji Matsuemon 1965-1399, Nami defeated Lucy Heartfilia 1779-1599 and Sakura Haruno got past Orihime Inoue 1740-1537.

Match Day 1 of the 2021 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is scheduled for 25 September 2021. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition.

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ISML 2021: Kurumi Tokisaki Takes Aquamarine Necklace

ISML 2021: Kurumi Tokisaki Takes Aquamarine Necklace

Sakuta Azusagawa Takes Aquamarine Pendant

By Jo-Ryan Salazar

The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue

29 August 2021

Listed as a 25-1 dark horse, Kurumi Tokisaki won the 2021 International Saimoe League Aquamarine Necklace with the Upset of the Round, a 3337-3180 scalp of Mikoto Misaka, whose first attempt at winning a necklace has been denied with authority. Mai Sakurajima was third with 2377 votes, Elaina was fourth with 1807 votes, Mashiro Shiina was fifth with 1224 votes, Emilia was sixth with 915 votes, Kaguya Shinomiya was seventh with 672 votes and Asuna Yuuki was last with 620 votes.

However, Sakuta Azusagawa fulfilled the predictions on winning the Aquamarine Pendant, defeating Touma Kamijou 3271-2465. Yuu Ishigami was third with 1971 votes, Kazuto Kirigaya was fourth with 1422 votes, Subaru Natsuki was fifth with 1122 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was sixth with 929 votes, Yuuta Togashi was seventh with 859 votes and Taki Tachibana was last with 702 votes.

Chika Fujiwara was tipped to take the Aquamarine Bracelet, and she did so with a 3723-2900 thumping of Zero Two. Iroha Isshiki was third with 1793 votes, Tooru was fourth with 1521 votes, Ai Hayasaka was fifth with 1220 votes, Mitsuha Miyamizu was sixth with 1097 votes, Tamako Kitashirakawa was seventh with 801 votes and Shouko Makinohara was last with 712 votes.

A longshot to win the Aquamarine Ring, Saitama outpunched the competitors, edging out the more fancied Kaito Kuroba 2773-2358. Hiro was third with 1906 vootes, Yuu Otosaka was fourth with 1512 votes, Ryuuji Takasu was fifth with 1200 votes, Shidou Itsuka was sixth with 994 votes, Giyuu Tomioka was seventh with 871 votes and Masamune Izumi was last with 491 votes.

Miku Nakano is your winner of the Winter Diadem, earning a score of 38022.5. Candidates for the Spring Seasonal were revealed, with the field including Vladilena Milize (1668), Sayuu Ogiwara (2000), Hayase Nagatoro (1580), Miko Iino (2362), Spring favorite Nezuko Kamado (2995), Kuroha Shida (1309), Azusa Aizawa (1484), Vivy (1305), Sakura Minamoto (1160), Hestia (1548), Mash Kyrielight (1494), Shirokusa Kachi (1162), Shuna (1825), Nadeshiko Kagamihara (1112), Ai Mizuno (1300), Masumi Sera (1258), Yuki Yoshikawa (1527) and Kobayashi (2377).

Mikoto Misaka (3062), Mai Sakurajima (3010) and Kurumi Tokisaki (2856) advanced in a special pool in the Female Division, while Sakuta Azusagawa (3001), Hachiman Hikigaya (2716) and Houtarou Oreki (2646) also advanced, meaning both major Aquamarine winners delivered more than just simple, honest victories.

Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition, the International Saimoe League!

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ISML 2020: Rikka Takanashi wins Diamond Necklace

ISML 2020: Rikka Takanashi wins Diamond Necklace Dark Horses Okabe And Saten, Favorite Satou Also Big Winners

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam On Baltic Avenue January 14, 2021

Listed as a 5-1 second choice, Rikka Takanashi won the 2020 International Saimoe League Diamond Necklace with a 5648-5198 win over Mai Sakurajima. Yui Yuigahama was third with 2929 votes, Ai Hayasaka had 1774 votes to finish fourth, Iroha Isshiki was fifth with 1465 votes, Emilia was sixth with 1337 votes, Megumin's 1080 votes placed her seventh and last was Chika Fujiwara with 792 votes.

A 20-1 dark horse, Rintarou Okabe won the Diamond Pendant with a 5770-4005 pounding of Taki Tachibana. Levi was third with 2760 botes, Archer was fourth with 2271 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was fifth with 1771 votes, Subaru Natsuki was sixth with 1555 votes, Saitama was seventh with 1258 votes and Tanjiro Kamado was last with 898 votes.

In the Upset of the Round, Ruiko Saten, a 35-1 longshot, scaled Sagiri Izumi 5273-4436 to win the Diamond Bracelet. Utaha Kasumigaoka was third with 3283 votes, Shiro was fourth with 2659 votes, Nanami Aoyama was fifth with 1981 votes, Misaki Shokuhou was sixth with 1568 votes, Eriri Spencer Sawamura was seventh with 1438 votes and Hina Amano was last with 1220 votes.

Kazuma Satou was a 1-5 favorite going into the Diamond Ring match and defeated dark horse Edward Elric 4708-4094 to satisfy the Bedlam's tipping. Ryuuji Takasu was third with 2794 votes, Takashi Natsume was fourth with 2230 votes, Masamune Izumi had 1804 votes to finish fifth, Yuu Otosaka came in sixth with 1432 votes, Yato was seventh with 1286 votes and Shidou Itsuka was last with 965 votes.

Nasa and Tsukasa Yuzaki are your Saimoe Couple of Record with a 4356-4083 victory over Maki Nishikino and Nico Yazawa. In other exhibition action, Yuna and Fina routed Natsu Kumai and Machi Amayadori 4627-2319, Zakuro Fujiwara routed Yukari Kotozume 4221-1914, Nami crushed Nico Robin 4344-2919, Ragna the Bloodedge slashed past Sol Badguy 4346-1580 and in the closest race of the round, Mugen won a 2839-2731 snoozer over Dandy.

Making the cut in the Female Division were Saten (4491), Chino Kafuuu (4315), Kuroko Shirai (4102), Shouko Nishimiya (4333), Index Prohibitorum (4205), Takagi (4422), Kaede Azusagawa (4187), Azusa Nakano (4206), Mitsuha Miyamizu (4050), Yui Hirasawa (4082) and Illyasviel von Einzbern (4185). Surviving the cut in the Male Division were Elric (4085), Kiritsugu Emiya (3557), Itsuka (3506), Takasu (3930), Lancer (3554), Gilgamesh (3671), Karma Akabane (3557), Nagisa Shiota (3471), Kyon (3484), Conan Edogawa (3501) and Lelouch Lamperouge (3514).

The closing stages of this tournament are around the corner with the Eliminations Period. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for ongoing coverage of the 2020 International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition.

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ISML 2020: Mashiro Shiina Wins Ruby Necklace

ISML 2020: Mashiro Shiina Wins Ruby Necklace Sakuta Azusagawa Wins Ruby Pendant, Longshot Schwi Dola, Subaru Natsuki Big Winners

By Jo-Ryan Salazar The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue December 23, 2020

Violet Evergarden's tenure as Saimoe Prime Minister and Rimuru Tempest's tenure as Deputy Saimoe PM are coming to an end in about a week, but the race for their successors are seeing some interesting contenders claim their keep. Rin Tohsaka will be taking over as Acting Saimoe PM until a general election is held later in 2021. Listed as a 5-1 second choice, Mashiro Shiina defeated the favored Mai Sakurajima 4639-3324 to win the 2020 International Saimoe League Ruby Necklace. Yui Yuigahama was third with 1985 votes, Tohsaka was fourth with 1508 votes, Misaki Shokuhou was fifth with 1047 votes, Rikka Takanashi was sixth with 889 votes, Iroha Issuki was seventh with 687 votes and Chika Fujiwara was last with 551 votes.

One of two key races the Bedlam got right, Sakuta Azusagawa defeated dark horse Rintarou Okabe 4068-3233 to win the Ruby Pendant. Kazuma Satou was third with 2170 votes, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was fourth with 1474 votes, Edward Elric was fifth with 1218 votes, Saika Totsuka was sixth with 1030 votes, Sorata Kanda was seventh with 781 votes and Yuuta togashi was last with 654 votes.

In the Upset of the Round, longshot Schwi Dola finally came away with something: the Ruby Bracelet after prevailing over Megumin 3715-3651. Favorite Ai Hayasaka was a disappointing third after managing just 2320 votes, Shiro was fourth with 1629 votes, Nanami Aoyama was fifth with 1387 votes, Utaha Kasumigaoka was sixth with 1068 votes, Hina Amano was seventh with 744 votes and Eriri Spencer Sawamura was last with 518 votes.

The favored Subaru Natsuki defeated Ryuuji Takasu 3569-3107 to win the Ruby Ring. Saitama was third with 2075 votes, Shidou Itsuka was fourth with 1621 votes, Tanjiro Kamado was fifth with 1460 votes, Takashi Natsume has 1125 votes to finish sixth, Eugeo had 783 votes to finish seventh and Yato was last with 606 votes. Tsumugi Kotobuki is the Idol Saimoe champion of record after defeating Kotori Minami 3174-2950.

To close match day 6, a number of couples tournament matches took place, Kumiko Oumae and Reina Kousaka defeated Sakura Kinomoto and Li Syaoran 3952-2583, Chizuru Ichinose and Kazuya Kinoshita thumped Yuuko Amamiya and Yuu Himura 3604-2290, Haruki Shiga and Sakura Yamauchi prevailed over Misuzu Kamio and Yukito Kunisaki 2973-2835, Elaina and Saya eased past Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura 3633-2575, Yuuko Yoshikawa and Natsuki Nakagawa rolled past Kotoko Iwanaga and Kurou Sakuragawa 3635-2798, Maki Nishikino and Nico Yazawa routed Makoto Naegi and Kyouko Kirigiri 4186-2173 and the Aihara stepsisters of Yuzu and Mei dusted off Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno 3077-2697.

We're heading into the home stretch with the 2020 International Saimoe League. Vote for your favorite characters at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the 2020 International Saimoe League, the world's premier anime character competition.