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No, seriously, everything. Just as a teaser, I’ll say I’ve got this much:
1) A list of all the second round matchups, with predicted favorites
2) A pile of random numerical stats about all the shows represented, and how they’ve fared
3) Some of the most important matches in the last round
4) Characters to watch over the coming rounds

And it took quite a few hours to compile, so I hope you can enjoy and use this.

In case you’re not aware of SaiMoe, it’s essentially what you get when you mix March Madness with a popularity contest, where fans pit character against character in a series of matches which eventually determine, in a sense, the favorite (or most moe) character of 2007-2008 anime.

It’s a bit silly, but it’s all in good fun, and it’s great for analyzing just how the heart of the fandom shifts, or for seeing what’s popular, or just for watching the vote totals shift up and down. The canvassing involved, although a little messy, really embodies the intense spirit of anime fans, and so it’s a treat to watch, and maybe, participate in.

You can find out more about SaiMoe and how to participate in the AnimeSuki thread here. Otherwise, continue to the wealth of data.

(Click here for the full bracket, thanks to AyaReiko.)
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