It’s time to announce the results of the first two quarterfinal matchups. Clips for the last 4 songs in the quarterfinals are after the jump.

And just a reminder, I’m choosing these songs since I found that coming up with a top 10 list of favorite songs was a rather daunting task. So by “results” I mean “my favorite.” Just thought I’d mention that again.

The songs which advanced to the Quarterfinal/Seventh Round are in bold. Also, see the full bracket.

“Waltz”
by Kanako Itou
School Days

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vs.

“Michishirube”
by Yuumao
Kashimashi

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and

“Presence”
by The Indigo
Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi~

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vs.

“Ameagari”
by Moeko Matsushita
Angelic Layer

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So Michishirube from Kashimashi and Ameagari from Angelic Layer make it to the final four and will face off in the first semifinal in two weeks.

Quarterfinals/Round 7 – 2nd Half

Next Sunday (theoretically), I’ll announce the second set of Quarterfinals/7th Round winners, and will fill out the last semifinal matchup. But in the meantime, here are the matchups:

“Forever”
by Savage Genius
Elemental Gelad

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vs.

“Naraku no Hana”
by Eiko Shimamiya
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

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and

“Yoake Umarekuru Shoujo”
by Yoko Takahashi
Shakugan no Shana

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vs.

“Hoshizora no Waltz”
by Minami Kuribayashi
Rumbling Hearts

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