Shikoku

Shikoku is a Smash region in Japan. Shikoku is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands.

Shikoku only developed a Smash scene during Super Smash Bros. for Wii U era. As such, it is yougest Smash region in Japan. The main tournament series during this era was Himebra.

Map of Shikoku

Despite the scene developing late, Ginko was able to achieve significant out of region success having been ranked as high as 54th on the JAPAN Power Rankings and having placed 4th at Hyper Sumabato. The scene has grown significantly during Ultimate with the region developing several locals and hosting it first tournament with over 100 entrants. Many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture which is part of the Chūgoku region of Japan.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Notable players

Nationally ranked players

These Shikoku players were ranked on the Experimental Smash Player Rankings.

National Rank	Name	Notes
19	Yaura	The strongest Dark Samus players in Japan.
32	Asimo	One of the best Ryu players in Japan.
55	Mottsuan	One of the best Bayonetta players in Japan.

Top players

• Ginko : One of the best Pac-Man players in Japan during the early metagame.

Major tournaments hosted

A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Shikoku.

Name	Entrants	Date	Notes
Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup	128	November 13th, 2021	First smash tournament in Shikoku with over 100 entrants

Several prefectures in Shikoku have developed regular running tournaments.

• Himebra located in the Ehime prefecture.
• Kagawa Battle Competition located in the Kagawa prefecture.
• Kyakubra located in the Kōchi prefecture.
• Tokudai located in the Tokushima prefecture.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Other top players

• Tetsuya :Primarily played in the 2000's.

Super Smash Bros. 4

Notable players

Nationally ranked players

These Shikoku players were ranked on the JAPAN Power Rankings.

Japan ranking	NameNotes
168	Tamanegi
172	Wimper	One of the best players in Shikkoku

Other top players

• Ginko : One of the best Pac-Man and Mewtwo players in Japan. Formerly ranked 56th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.

See also

Power rankings:

• Shikoku Power Rankings

Smashers:

• Shikoku smashers

Tournaments:

• Shikoku tournaments