Hokkaidō
Hokkaidō is a Smash region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.
Sapporo hosts many of the regions top players and the majority of the tournaments including the long-running Hokkaido Smash Tournament (HST) series. Many of the top players in region also play online.
The region greatest success has been in Super Smash Bros. 64. Amasawa was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using a Donkey Kong, a low tier character. Jouske also achieved considerable success having won several Japanese nationals and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.
Super Smash Bros. 64[edit]
Notable players[edit]
Other notable players[edit]
- Jouske
: Considered to be one of the strongest players in Japan before retirement. - Amasawa
: The best Donkey Kong player in Japan before retirement.
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
Notable players[edit]
Nationally ranked players[edit]
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the Japan SSBM Rank 2019.
| National ranking | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sheik  |
One of the best Sheik players in Japan. |
| 34 | Rui  |
Other notable players[edit]
- Hutukamiman
: Ranked 1st on the Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking
Some notable tournament series held in Hokkaidō
- HST located in Sapparo.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Notable players[edit]
Other notable players[edit]
Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Notable players[edit]
Nationally ranked players[edit]
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
| National ranking | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Nao   |
Placed 17th at Umebura Smash 4 Final |
| 82 | Hakadama  |
One of the best Lucas players in Japan. |
| 198 | Rikuya  |
Other notable players[edit]
- Nariyasu
: The most successful Hokkaidō player out of region during Smash 4. Previously ranked 17th on the Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings.
Major tournaments hosted[edit]
A list of significant regional Smash 4 events hosted in Hokkaidō.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST Final | 96 | November 11th, 2018 |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Notable players[edit]
Globally ranked players[edit]
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the LumiRank 2023.
| LumiRank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Nao    |
Strongest player in Hokkaidō. Ranked 5th on the 6th smashmate season. |
Nationally ranked players[edit]
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200.
| National Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | shion  |
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| 145 | Obi  |
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| 146 | Tsu    |
Originally from Kantō. |
| 160 | jyo1  |
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the Experimental Smash Player Rankings.
| National Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Rikuya  |
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| 67 | Ogatou  |
Notable online player. Ranked 3rd on the 16th smashmate season. |
| 124 | tama   |
Other notable players[edit]
Major tournaments hosted[edit]
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Hokkaidō.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST SP 2 | 96 | March 3rd, 2019 | |
| HST SP 3 | 128 | June 2nd, 2019 | |
| HST SP 4 | 128 | August 18th, 2019 | |
| HST SP 5 | 128 | December 22nd, 2019 | |
| HST SP 6 | 150 | February 22nd, 2020 | |
| HST SP Extend 2021 | 192 | December 26th, 2021 | |
| HST SP ChampionShip Summer Stage | 128 | August 6th, 2022 | |
| KAMUI 1 | 127 | September 23rd, 2022 | |
| HST SP ChampionShip Autumn Stage | 128 | November 5th, 2022 | |
| tamasuma kyokkan 1 | 222 | December 10th, 2022 |
See also[edit]
Smashers:
Tournaments:
