Anime Saimoe Japan 2009: Reflections
Posted by Seishi on October 17th, 2009
Alas, Anime Saimoe Japan 2009 has come to an end. Congrats to Taiga Aisaka for defeating Yui Hirasawa in what will be a memorable finals for many years to come.
From a personal aspect, I couldn’t ask for a better result. Taiga was my clear-cut favourite going into Saimoe preliminaries, and that did not change for the main draw. I’m not going to bother going into a long exposition about how I felt this year was the best Saimoe ever, but I want to take this time to give out some much-needed thank yous to various people.
- My blog team, for putting up with a great deal of my nagging and bitching. I appreciate your patience. I hope we can do the same kind of posts next year.
- My IRC channel, for putting up with constant Saimoe discussion.
- The AnimeSuki community, for providing a fun forum thread to chat in as well as translators for the preliminary matches.
- 2ch and Japan, for hosting yet another exciting event.
- My associated bloggers: Micchi, kevo, and frustra. You provided me with a great deal of inspiration. Without you, I probably would not have came back to the scene after my break during the third round.
- overfunk, NissanNut, Vizard, neutralizer, and raizoo for participating in my final match post and offering various insight to me throughout the season.
- You, the reader, for taking an interest in reading this blog. I hope you stick with us even though the contest has ended.
For further reading, please visit these Saimoe summary posts.
kevo – Desu ex Machina
Micchi – Hau~ Omochikaeri~!
frustra – frustra’s Saimoe Update Blog
Now, a final look at the journey. After seven battles, Taiga stands on top with a fitting victory pose.
Year of the Taiga
October 17th, 2009 at 17:59
This year was pretty good. 2007 is still my fav, but this is right up there.
And to think what might’ve happened if Kagami won in 1st round…
October 17th, 2009 at 18:40
It was fun participating with everyone. I feel good about my analysis for the final. I was really close, but then again it wasn’t really anything spectacular or going out on a limb.
Congrats to you Seishi on seeing your girl survive, advance, and becoming champion.
You need to rock it out by throwing a party. =p
A part of 2009 will be remembered as the Year of the Taiga.
See you all next year!
October 17th, 2009 at 18:44
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