1.　1037　Hiiragi Kagami
2.　976　Hiiragi Tsukasa

The fight, in despite of its lower vote turnout, have been very tight. If the last rush tells anything, Kagami was very close to lose while Tsukasa had many opportunities to win.

Thoughts

Before it started, I admit I have given up on Saimoe. I was mentally prepared to see ARIA girls being helpless, Clannad and L*S to be mercilessly wiped out (Kanon 2006’s performance, and L*S’s was quite telling). I expected Fate to finally grab her title since Rozen, for the first time in three years, is not in the tournament. However, against my beliefs, Clannad and L*S were doing waaaaay better than I ever expected. HnG have proven that they were still a force to count on, while the Minami sisters have confirmed they could make it very far with a little more support, yet they were not strong enough. The biggest surprises were Nagisa Furukawa, performing well better than Tomoyo and Kyou in despite of her lower popularity in her own fanbase, Fuuko who beat the big favorite, Fate Testarossa AND the Bamboo Blade Girls, Tamaki and Kirino who managed to make it to the top 8. Some lamented the lack of variety. However, I interpret it in another way. The fanbases of the characters who are usually the big targets of tactical voting have grown a bit wiser and more dedicated. The more telling example are without a doubt Kagami fans and Hinagiku fans. While their vote graphs seems to be boring for most of people (dominating all the way and not giving the opponent a chance), it just shows that, for Hinagiku and Kagami, overkill is not enough.
I had low expectations for this Saimoé. However, it have gone against my expectations and have followed my dimmest hopes and wishes. For a change, it was the KYoAni fans who have gotten their funs and I say, it is about fucking time. Enjoy your victory, guys. It’s only a one time thing. This will not happen ever again.

My Expectation: Fate grab the title and is Saimoé Queen 2008.

My Hope: For a change, a KyoAni make it to the final and maybe win it.

Just as Planned of Saimoe 2008: Hinagiku and the Hiiragi twins irresistible ascension.

Not As Planned of Saimoe 2008 : Fate losing to Fuuko.

Not as Expected of Saimoe 2008: Nagisa, Tamaki and Kirino.

The Dark Horse of Saimoe 2008: Fuuko Ibuki.

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