Shana (Shakugan no Shana) vs. Kōsaka Kirino (Ore no Imōto)The time has finally come for ISML's most decorated contestant. With her Regular Season career record sitting at 199-6, Shana looks to be the first girl in ISML history to capture the elusive 200th win. Many others are close, but none are as close as the Flame Haze. But in order to successfully join the 200-win club, she must overcome her obstacle today: Kōsaka Kirino. Excellent in both academics and athletics, along with unmatched beauty, Kirino seemingly has a perfect life. But, will all her skills and talents be able to help her stop the arguably most powerful ISML contestant ever from getting her 200th win? In this match, the stakes are high and the tension is building. When this highly anticipated encounter is over, will Kirino be victim #200, or will she be able to do the unthinkable and douse Shana's blazing flames?
Hirasawa Ui (K-ON!) vs. Hirasawa Yui (K-ON!)The inevitable has finally come for the Hirasawa sisters: the day where a year-old sibling rivalry is revived. Last year, this fateful meeting between the two sisters took place during Ruby Round 5, where older sister, Yui, claimed the victory with a 2786-1136 count. This year, the two meet again, one period earlier, in Emerald Round 5. After almost a year of preparation, Ui looks to even the score with her troublesome older sister. On the other hand, Yui is determined to prove that age
does matter as she seeks to defeat her motherly younger sister. No matter what the results are, it is obvious that the tight bond that these two share will not be broken. It is evident that, through thick and thin, these two are always there for each other. So now, as ISML's only "sibling battle" of the year is about to get underway, which sister will you choose?
Tachibana Kanade (Angel Beats!) vs. Sakagami Tomoyo (CLANNAD)When one obtains a certain amount of power in a social community, there are bound to be enemies lying in wait. A rumor that leads to gossiping often results in detrimental effects on one's reputation. Such is the case for both contestants today. For Tachibana Kanade, the misconception of her being an angel sent by the god of the Afterlife caused her to face many hardships at the hands of the SSS. Similarly, Tomoyo's image as a violent delinquent jeopardized her chances of becoming the student council president at school. But in the end, both of these girls found people they could trust and rely on, allowing them to enjoy life more. Along with this support, the two now must face each other to see which student council president is superior. Will Kanade and her HandSonic help her remain undefeated, or will her opponent prove that
CLANNAD characters still have some fight left in them?
Misaka Mikoto (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Sengoku Nadeko (Bakemonogatari)Nightmare—a powerful word when put into perspective. Both Misaka Mikoto and Sengoku Nadeko were gripped by haunting nightmares until they met their saviours in the unlikeliest of sources. Resented by her classmate for turning down a confession, as well as by another girl who liked the confessor, Nadeko was cursed by two constricting snake spirits. She tried her best to hide her nightmare from her circle of friends, writhing silently as her life was slowly strangled away. Had it not been for her chance encounter with the Koyomi household, her fate would have been sealed. The nightmare gripping Mikoto was the side of Gakuen City unbeknownst to the general public, where thousands of her clones were mercilessly killed. Gritting her teeth, the Railgun decided to end her nightmare by confronting the terror itself. The appearance of a certain level-zero esper helped her overcome her haunting nightmare. As the future now looks bright for these fine maidens, which one of them will have better dreams in their sleep—Misaka Mikoto or Sengoku Nadeko?
Victorique de Blois (GOSICK) vs. Akiyama Mio (K-ON!)Finding herself at the bottom of a dark and eerie-looking library is the last situation Akiyama Mio expected to be in. As a cool breeze grazes her cheek, all her greatest fears start to invade her thoughts. Are there monsters within this darkness? Will she be able to escape alive? Why is this place so creepy? Just then, she spots a light coming from somewhere at the top of a long, winding staircase. From past experiences, Mio knows that the presence of light usually means joy and happiness. And with that thought in mind, the surprisingly athletic bassist begins to ascend the steps one by one. When she finally reaches the top, the most beautiful botanical garden she has ever seen comes into view. However, out of the corner of her eye, she spots a blonde-haired, doll-like girl reading a book. Suddenly, the girl gets up and angrily accuses Mio of disturbing her peace, demanding that she leave. Not wanting to be surrounded by darkness again, Mio has no choice but to stand her ground. And with that, the battle between these two maidens begins...
Index L. Prohibitorum (Toaru Majutsu no Index) vs. Fate Testarossa (Mahō Shōjo Lyrical Nanoha)It has been far too long since their first encounter in that city by the river. Now, Index L. Prohibitorum declares a re-match with Fate Testarossa to see who is the stronger of the two. Index wasted no time training during her one-year absence. She has gone through multiple countries, strengthening her appetite by indulging in every exotic food she sees and her jaws by biting a person's head. But even with her calm and bubbly personality, is her training enough? Fate is still considered one of the strongest magical girls in the world, proud of her power and unparalleled speed. Her strong sense of judgment and willingness to help others has made her a major icon to the millions watching her. Magic happens to be on of Index's specialties, seeing as she has memorized 103,000 magical books. She may have blundered in their first encounter, but not this time! Does Index know a spell that can knock Fate off her feet, or is Fate still too strong for Index to handle?
Charlotte Dunois (IS <Infinite Stratos>) vs. Tōsaka Rin (Fate/stay night)Both Charlotte Dunois and Tōsaka Rin know the pain associated with losing someone dear to them. Charlotte led a quiet and peaceful life until the sudden passing of her beloved mother. To compound the loss, she was then treated like an outsider by her own father. Devoid of fatherly care since her birth, and of motherly warmth since her teens, Charlotte knew she needed to fend for herself if she wanted to survive. As for Rin, the father she admired died when she was still a kid. As a result, she bore her family’s proud name by keeping her appearance as an honour student and a high-class ojōsama. The magus had to conceal the fact that she was the heir of a long line of magi. Which maiden’s struggle will captivate the hearts of the voters—will it be Charlotte Dunois, the France IS cadet representative, or the magus from the Tōsaka household, Tōsaka Rin?
Huang Lingyin (IS <Infinite Stratos>) vs. Fujibayashi Kyō (CLANNAD)Today, two, high-energy tsundere switch targets from their love interests to each other, in an attempt to show off their strength. Despite being close to the ones they like, both Huang Lingyin and Fujibayashi Kyō know that there are people around them who are trying out-do them in the area of love. Whether these people are complete strangers from different countries or someone close like a sister, the two of them know that they must work hard in order to rise to the top. And now, they are given the chance to do just that—prove that they are the best choices for relationships. When all is said and done, which one of these love-struck ladies will emerge victorious?
Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) vs. Holo (Spice and Wolf)Today’s match-up is between two veterans in the world of ISML—Nagato Yuki and Holo. Both maidens are hardly human themselves, as Yuki is an artificial human, while Holo is a wolf deity. Another similarity between the contestants is that they are both very insightful and wise. But, the parallels end here. There are striking differences between these two otherworldly beings. While Yuki can often be found immersed in books, her counterpart would prefer to either feast on apples, or travel. Their personalities are direct opposites of the other, as Yuki can be viewed as the perfect kūdere who rarely speaks her mind, while Holo can be viewed as a cheerful girl who is haughty and talkative. The stage has been set for this “Battle of Endless Wisdom.” Which one of the two will outthink her opponent, the four-year-old Nagato Yuki, or the six-hundred-year-old Holo?
Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!) vs. Seraphim (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?)As I woke up from my 4-week coma after witnessing a bloodbath between Eucliwood Hellscythe and Nakamura Yuri, and knowing the victor, I mustered enough inner strength to re-visit the eerie graveyard. The moonlight once again hid behind the clouds, and tense feelings crept over me. Much to my horror, I felt a fearful gaze coming from behind. Boasting a body as curvaceous as a model, with long, silky hair and emerald-coloured eyes, the young woman pressed forward towards her opponent after giving me a wry smile. Her crimson-haired and emerald-eyed adversary stood her ground, calculating her next moves. As she drew her Beretta 92 pistol, a sudden change in the wind swirled leaves around the black-haired beauty, forming a ‘bokken’. She taunted her challenger about the loss to Eucliwood during the last full moon. Focusing in retaliation, Nakamura Yuri wielded her pistol expertly while shouting, “I will defeat you, Seraphim!” Not willing to suffer the same fate as before, I decided to flee from the scene without seeing the result...
Lucy (Elfen Lied) vs. Shirakawa Kotori (D.C. ~Da Capo~)These girls may look like happy-go-lucky girls on the outside, but, deep down, they have secrets that they do not wish to share. Lucy may seem like your average airhead who knows little about what the world is like; however, hitting a sweet spot may change her personality. In the past, Lucy was bullied to the point of her adversaries killing her pet. This unlocked her demonic powers, and she killed them just like they did to her little friend. All she ever wanted was a good friend to be around with who would ignore her unusual features. Shirakawa Kotori has the ability to read other people's minds. Because she is a school idol, it is hard for her to find the right person to be around when most of the people she meets only desire her presence for her status. She feels uneasy inside, waiting to find the right person to talk with about her problems without frightening them. Surely, the voters can lend a shoulder to one of these girls, correct?
