Tōhoku

Tōhoku is a Smash region in Japan. Located at the northernmost portion of the island of Honshū, the region is compromised of six prefectures. These include, Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata.

While many of the prefectures host locals, the majority of large-scale tournaments, including the long-running Tohoku Sumabura Championship (TSC) series, occur in Miyagi.

The region has grown significantly over the years. In the region saw several players achieving significant success in Japan's strongest regions, Kantō and Kansai. For example,, also a notable Brawl player, placed 4th at , 7th at , and 13th at. Similarly, placed 3rd at  and 5th at both  and. Somé notably also placed 9th at the American national. Tōhoku's strongest players continued  to have success in Ultimate as evidenced by the rise of other players like  who is considered to be among the best players at their character in Japan.

Other notable players

 * Previously anked 47th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2017.
 * Alternatively has used the tags Jack or Miyagi Jack. Notable player in the 2000's, placing 5th at.

Some notable tournament series held in Tōhoku


 * Ninja.

Other notable players

 * One of the best doubles players in Japan.

Nationally ranked players
These Tōhoku players were ranked on the JAPAN Power Rankings.

Other notable players

 * One of Japan's strongest Wi-Fi players. Ranked 2nd on the 3rd, 9th and 10th smashmate seasons.
 * One of Japan's strongest Wi-Fi players. Ranked 2nd on the 3rd, 9th and 10th smashmate seasons.
 * One of Japan's strongest Wi-Fi players. Ranked 2nd on the 3rd, 9th and 10th smashmate seasons.

Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Smash 4 events hosted in Tōhoku.

Nationally ranked players
These Tōhoku players were ranked on the Experimental Smash Player Rankings.

Other notable players

 * Considered one of the strongest Greninja players in Japan after . Previously ranked 21st on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 58th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 73rd on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 81st on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 87th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * One of Japan's best Wi-Fi players and the strongest Bowser Jr. player in Japan. Previously ranked 2nd on the 3rd smashmate season.
 * Considered the best King K. Rool main in Japan. Ranked 5th on the Tohoku Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 1st on the Tohoku Power Rankings.
 * Considered one of Japan's best Piranha Plant mains. Previously ranked 6th on the 6th smashmate season. Placed 17th at.
 * Placed 1st at.
 * Placed 1st at.

Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Tōhoku.

Some notable tournament series held in Tōhoku


 * Autumn, located in Akita
 * Fukusuma, located in Fukushima
 * Obasma OST, located in Miyagi
 * Sendai, located in Miyagi
 * Smash Open, located in Yamagata
 * TSC, located in Miyagi.