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. was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using a, a low tier character. also achieved considerable success having won several Japanese nationals and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.

Other notable players

 * Considered to be one of the strongest players in Japan before retirement.
 * The best Donkey Kong player in Japan before retirement.

Nationally ranked players
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the Japan SSBM Rank 2019.

Other notable players

 * Ranked 1st on the Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking

Some notable tournament series held in Hokkaidō


 * HST located in Sapparo.

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

Other notable players

 * The most successful Hokkaidō player out of region during Smash 4. Previously ranked 17th on the Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings.

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

Globally ranked players
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the OrionRank 2022.

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

Other notable players

 * Ranked 5th on the 3rd smashmate season.
 * During the early metagame

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