Shana (Shakugan no Shana) vs. Misaka Mikoto (Toaru Majutsu no Index)"And thus, we stand on the golden path that can forever change our lives once more."
I never thought that I would be standing here once again, where the best of the best staged some of the greatest matches ever imagined. I stood here before, but lost in a fair fight. So much has changed since that time. I've witnessed countless battles, sparred with the toughest competitors imaginable, and dueled with well-respected friends. I've had moments of doubt, tears of joy and sorrow, and pain within my heart. Now, here I am, on the grandest stage of them all. I raise my head high and walk straight, never looking back or taking alternate routes. I have gone too far to lose it all, this chance, this opportunity of a lifetime. With my supporters cheering behind me, I leave no regrets. I stare at her, my gaze conveying how serious I am about winning this bout. Let the heavens roar with thunder and the earth burn in flames. Let thousands watch our epic showdown in awe. This is my road to the Tiara, and I will not have it taken away from me once again. Draw your weapon. Let us commence the battle all have waited to see. En garde!
Ut Shana Misaka Mikoto conspiciunt invicem, et quod intus comprehendere corona. Coquerus depositus, et fortissimi novus priore regina subacti. Quamque pulsus sunt simulatores. Omne quod restat aut Shana Mikoto implere victoriae. Ad complementum cycli, et flammeum crine ardens oculis omnis venator est utilitas uncia robur suum, adiuti ad capulum per-fidus Cocyti et Nietono Shana nulla. Saevam infernos merso illam maiestatem eius ignea alae late. Donec ipsum casiones virtutem aspernaretur Denizens purpura. Eicire eam gladium Shana criminibus pergeret cum summa sollicitudine. Non aura invincibilius circuitu eius terrorem adversarium at electrica fluctus Mikoto novas circum felix initium. Pecunia illa trahit sinus ab ea, et laminarum tabulas potest flectere, generatur ex agro magnetica purus. Ut Railgun et potentissimi regis Electromaster telo plus tertia dicitur Gakuen aliqua. Ut aura eminates expectatione regnum trans locum montis pressuris. Numquid poterit Shana demum fato fiunt, adimplendum novus princeps terrae vel super gradum Misaka Mikoto ire?
Naar elkaar kijkend, weten Shana en Mikoto dat de kroon binnen hun bereik is. De huidige heerser werd afgezet, de vorige koningin en de sterkste parvenu werden onderworpen. Andere pretendenten werden aan de kant geslagen. De enige die overblijft is Shana of Mikoto om hun queeste te voltooien. Om de cyclus te voltooien; moet de vlamharige, vuurrode jager elk beetje van haar kracht gebruiken, gesteund op het gevest van haar trouwe Cocytus en Nietono-no-Shana. Raging inferno's overspoelen haar als haar majestueuze vurige vleugels wijd gespreid zijn. Ze toont de kracht die heel de Crimson Denizens verafschuwen. Na ze haar zwaard trekt, stormt ze naar voren met de grootst mogelijke zorg. Niet geintimideerd door de aura van onoverwinnelijkheid rond haar tegenstander, elektrische golven en onweer die Mikoto omsingelen. Terwijl ze een muntstuk uit haar zak trekt, kan men metalen platen en planken zien ombuigen, te wijten aan de enorme opgewekte magnetische krachten. Dat is de Railgun, het sterkste wapen van de Electromaster, waarwie gezegd wordt de derde sterkste in Gakuen City te zijn. Zal Shana in staat zijn om uiteindelijk haar lot te vervullen en de nieuwe heerser van het land te worden, of zal Misaka Mikoto een stap verder gain?
Comme Shana et Misaka Mikoto dévisagent, ils savent que la couronne est à leur portée. Le souverain actuel a été déposé, la reine précédente et le plus fort arriviste ont été soumis. Autres prétendants ont été écartés. Tout ce qui reste est Shana ou Mikoto pour compléter sa conquête. Pour compléter le cycle, les fougueux chasseur doit utiliser chaque once de sa force, soutenu à fond par son Cocyte fidèle et Nietono-no-Shana. Elle met en valeur la puissance même que les habitants Crimson détestent. Dégainant son épée, Shana charges de l'avant avec grand soin. Pour ne pas être intimidés par l'aura d'invincibilité entoure son adversaire, les vagues et les orages électriques commencent à encercler Mikoto. Comme elle tire une pièce de sa poche, des plaques de métal et de conseils peuvent être vus à plier, à cause du champ magnétique généré pure. C'est le Railgun, l'arme la plus puissante Electromaster, qui a déclaré être le plus fort dans la ville Gakuen. Comme l'air d'anticipation eminates travers la salle du trône, les pressions de montage. Est-ce que Shana pouvoir enfin réaliser son destin et devenir le nouveau souverain de la terre, ou sera Mikoto aller plus loin?
"所以现在，我们又一次站在了这改变命运的道路上。"
我从未想过我会又一次站在这里——这个只有最强中的最强才能站着的舞台上。我曾一度站在过这里，却败在了一场使我输得心甘情愿的比赛上。那次之后，许多都改变了。我看过了太多的决战——所有可以想象的与无法想象的强敌之间的决战，所有在最恨与最爱之间的决战。我有过刹那间的犹豫，开心与难过所交织的泪水，以及心底那无法描述的悲伤或喜悦。现在，再一次站在这里，我将昂首挺胸的向前走，再也不回头或走上其他道路。我已经付出了太多，因此我绝对不能再次失去这宝贵的机会。当我听到身后的祝福与呐喊时，我再也没有了悔恨。我紧盯着她的双眼，我的眼神所贯彻的是我最认真的觉悟。让闪电响彻天际，让烈火燃烧大地，让成千上万的人们带着敬畏来看我们的决战。这里是只属于我的通向皇冠的道路，我决不会让这机会再一次的离我而去。投出硬币吧，拔出烈刃吧，让最后的战争打响吧！
Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko) (Ore no Imōto) vs. Tachibana Kanade (Angel Beats!)"One chance is all I need to make things right."
One can argue that Gokō Ruri and Tachibana Kanade share many similarities, while another may choose to say that they are totally different. In a sense, both are right as these two are similar yet different at the same time. On top of sharing the same seiyū and having similar personalities, both girls are also participating in their first year here in ISML. The two have worked hard throughout the season and, at one point, it seemed like a Tiara final between the two strongest newcomers of the year was about to be a reality. But after Ruri and Kanade’s unfortunate losses to veterans Misaka Mikoto and Shana, respectively, the most they can settle for now is 3rd. What makes this match-up so interesting is that, despite their similarities, the auras the two exude are totally different. Kanade’s nickname of Tenshi, literally Angel, explains the air of holiness that surrounds her. On the other hand, Ruri’s nickname of Kuroneko, translated as Black Cat, denotes the opposite—a dark presence. As light meets darkness, which of the two will consume the other and emerge victorious?
Nakano Azusa (K-ON!) vs. Aisaka Taiga (Toradora!)"With the help of my friends, I am able to stand here with pride."
To have made it this far, they may as well end this year on a strong note. Nakano Azusa and Aisaka Taiga challenge each other for the right to be in 5th place. Azusa is a serious girl, always trying to find time to practice and get ready for the concerts ahead. She tries not to fool around too much and is usually the one trying to get everyone's acts together. Although she may not like it when her friends place her in precarious situations, she enjoys spending time with them. Originally, Taiga would rather scare the people before her rather than befriend them. When she started to open her heart, many students saw her in a different light. She went from someone to be feared by all to someone whom they needed to make their lives entertaining and complete. It took them a while to become the people that they are today, but they made it and have turned out for the better. With firm mindsets, they approach one another, making sure they leave nothing behind.
Katsura Hinagiku (Hayate no Gotoku!) vs. Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)"I want to finish this year with a bang, not with a meek defeat! "
Their Postseason records are almost identical. Both Katsura Hinagiku and Nagato Yuki recorded wins in their first rounds of Elimination, only to stumble in their quarterfinal match-ups. Winning their first consolation matches and subsequently losing their second has put them on a collision course for the 7th place play-off. While Hinagiku expected this as she ended the Regular Season as the 8th-placed girl, the same thing cannot be said of Yuki. Boasting 47 wins and 2 losses, she ended the season as one of the hot favourites for the Tiara, knocking on the door for a shot in the finals. The bottom-line is that the voters have given their verdict. Whoever wins this match will end up as 7th, and the loser’s final placing will be just behind her at 8th. While for most girls these numbers might be signs of good showings in ISML, this isn’t the case for these two maidens. So, will the once Tiara winner, Katsura Hinagiku, end this season in 8th place, or will the once finalist, Yuki, be condemned to that spot instead?
Akiyama Mio (K-ON!) vs. Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)"We follow what we believe is true and are stuck on our paths no matter how many obstacles block us."
Leaders in their own rights, Akiyama Mio and Suzumiya Haruhi face off in their final match this season. Mio is a guardian figure, always there to soothe her friends in times of need. Mostly, she tries to set things straight and makes sure nothing bad happens with the group. She is looked up to by many of her classmates due to her cool demeanor and level-headedness. In contrast, Haruhi is a brash and arrogant girl who makes sure nothing stands in her way of getting what she wants. She is usually the first one to come up with ideas about activities to do and drags everyone into her world. What makes her stand out from the rest is her commanding aura and her ability to draw a crowd like no one else. Both girls have no trouble walking onto a high-volume stage with voters chanting their names. When the lights shine on these two competitors, can Mio overcome her opponent with her song and bass, or will Haruhi dominate her with her cunning and powerful aura?
Yui (Angel Beats!) vs. Eucliwood Hellscythe (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?)"Flowers bloom; love is in the air."
My gaze is firmly entranced by two cute girls, sitting right next to each other. With each gentle brush of the rustling wind, their hair sways. As the sun lowers on the horizon, this beautiful sight is etched indelibly within my heart. The two maidens smile as I approach them, and my heart flutters at their radiance. The first girl introduces herself with a wry smile on her tiny lips as Yui, clearly not wanting an outsider to interrupt them, but too polite to say so. Her counterpart, using a pen, scribes her name as “Eucliwood Hellsycthe.” She gives me a fleeting gentle look, before affording me a spot to sit on in between the two. As we chat, their inner beauty permeates the scene. The pink-haired Yui talks the whole time, her energy contagious. Her personality fits the guitar she holds. The silver-haired Eucliwood writes her answers on a notepad she has with her. Her silence is my kryptonite. As the sun finally sets, I leave them with a love-smitten heart, but to which girl—Yui, or Eucliwood Hellscythe?
Kashiwazaki Sena (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) vs. Gasai Yuno (Mirai Nikki)"I just want to be noticed." This thought runs through the minds of both Kashiwazaki Sena and Gasai Yuno. Possessing wealth, beauty, and intelligence, Kashiwazaki Sena is quite popular among the male students at St. Chronica Academy. However, they are only ever admirers, and girls scorn her. What she really wants are true friends to laugh, talk, and play video games with, so she joined the newly formed Neighbors Club with that end in mind. Likewise, Gasai Yuno is a school idol, but she already has eyes for someone who jokingly proposed marriage to her the previous year. Taking the proposal seriously, she vowed to do anything for that person even if it involved hurting others. A mysterious "survival game" to determine the next ruler over time and space has granted her an opportunity to be together with her beloved. The battle for friendship and love has begun, but who will trigger the "Happy End" flag first—Kashiwazaki Sena or Gasai Yuno?
Shionji Yūko (Alice) (Kami-sama no Memochō) vs. Kaga Rin (Usagi Drop)Never judge a girl by her looks, for she may show a different personality than expected. Shionji Yūko, better known as Alice, appears to be a weak, fragile girl who never bothers to step outside her room. In truth, she is very hard working and will do anything to solve any problems her clients give her. She is willing to spend day and night searching with all of her computers to find any relative data that may help her with the case. Despite her age, Kaga Rin is quite the mature girl. After the death of her guardian, Rin had no place to call home until one of his relatives decided to take care of her. Rin tries her best to help in her new house, from cooking to doing the laundry. These two girls may be small in stature, but there is more to them than meets the eye. Which of these two competitors will the voters want to look up to and take care of?
Ayanami Rei (Neon Genesis Evangelion) vs. Kinomoto Sakura (Cardcaptor Sakura)After all is said and done, two girls remain standing for the final exhibition match. Head representative of the Silent Moe archetype, Ayanami Rei proves to be a dangerous force to be reckoned with, defeating the likes of Alice Carroll, Chidori Kaname, and, most recently, Evangeline McDowell. While she may be hard to approach at first, her back-story has touched the hearts of many people. Chosen One Kinomoto Sakura is certainly no pushover with her victories over Tsukamoto Yakumo, Sakurazaki Setsuna, and previously, Chii. She was the first winner of the AST for a reason, since her never-say-die attitude and strong heart has captivated many in the magical girl genre. With no time to waste, the two girls prepare themselves for the biggest match of their careers. For the exhibition title, can Rei take her opponent down with her 00 Unit, or will Sakura's magic be enough to defeat the pilot?
