Chūbu

Chūbu  is a Smash region comprised of five prefectures. These prefectures include Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Shizuoka, and Yamashi and sometimes Mie. Traditionally, the region would also include the Hokuriku region; however Hokuriku is often separated as a Smash region due to its relative isolation.

Chūbu is typically regarded as the third most significant Japanese region in Smash. The most prominent tournaments typically occur in the Aichi prefecture, around the Nagoya metropolitan area. The region hosted one of the earliest notable Smash 64 and Melee tournament series known as the. Out of this era rose players like, a high level , and. Since then several other notable series have developed in the region including, and. Karisuma, directed by, in particular has gained notoriety for the talent it attracts.

While Chūbu was unable to keep pace with Kantō and with later games, the region still saw the development of significant talent. Brawl saw the rise of many of the regions's most famous players including, , , ,, , , and. Earth, in particular, would become known as the world's strongest Pit player in both Brawl and Smash 4 and would be regarded as among the strongest Japanese players. Smash 4 also saw players like, and  develop a reputation as some of the top players at their characters.

Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Smash 64 events hosted in Chūbu. Nationals are bolded.

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

Other notable players

 * Previously ranked 12th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2017.
 * Previously ranked 19th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018.
 * Previously ranked 23rd on the Japan SSBM Rank 2016.
 * Previously ranked 39th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2016.
 * Previously ranked 47th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2016.
 * Notable when the Melee scene was in its early development in Japan.
 * Notable when the Melee scene was in its early development in Japan.

Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Chūbu. Nationals are bolded.

Some notable tournament series held in Chūbu


 * Chūbu Smash Tournament
 * Karisuma, located in Aichi.

Top players

 * Strongest Pit player in the world
 * Strongest King Dedede player in Japan.
 * One of the strongest Falco players in the world.
 * Strongest Lucas player in Japan and a doubles specialist.
 * Strongest Lucas player in Japan and a doubles specialist.

Some notable tournament series held in Chūbu.


 * Karisuma located in Aichi.

Globally ranked players
These Chūbu players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.

Other notable players

 * Ranked 36th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 54th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * One of the best Bowser Jr. players in the world.
 * Ranked 71st on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 75th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Moved to Kantō sometime during Smash 4. Ranked 98th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 99th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 131st on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 137th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 169th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 166th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 173rd on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 175th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 175th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 177th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
 * Ranked 17th at using Ganondorf, a low tier character. Notable online player.
 * Placed 13th at . Primarily played online ranking as high as 3rd on the 15th smashmate season.
 * Placed 13th at . Primarily played online ranking as high as 3rd on the 15th smashmate season.

A list of significant regional Smash 4 events hosted in Chūbu.

Some notable tournament series held in Chūbu.


 * Amphisbaena Cup (ABC) located in Aichi
 * EVISUMAlocated in Aichi.
 * Gifu Smash located in Gifu.
 * Karisuma located in Aichi.

Globally ranked players
These Chūbu players were ranked on the UltRank 2022 and/or the OrionRank 2022.

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

Other notable players

 * One of Japan's top Wolf players. Previously ranked 40th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * One of Japan's top online players. Placed 13th at
 * One of Japan's top Meta Knight players.
 * Previously ranked 43rd on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 64th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 70th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 75th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * Previously ranked 80th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
 * One of Japan's strongest Banjo & Kazooie and Kazuya players.
 * Placed 33rd at and.
 * One of Japan's best Ganondorf players. Was ranked 5th on the 14th smashmate season.
 * One of the best Joker players in the world, placed 3rd at & 5th at, was ranked 44th on LumiRank Mid-Year 2023.
 * Placed 33rd at and.
 * One of Japan's best Ganondorf players. Was ranked 5th on the 14th smashmate season.
 * One of the best Joker players in the world, placed 3rd at & 5th at, was ranked 44th on LumiRank Mid-Year 2023.
 * One of Japan's best Ganondorf players. Was ranked 5th on the 14th smashmate season.
 * One of the best Joker players in the world, placed 3rd at & 5th at, was ranked 44th on LumiRank Mid-Year 2023.
 * One of the best Joker players in the world, placed 3rd at & 5th at, was ranked 44th on LumiRank Mid-Year 2023.

Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Chūbu. Super regionals are bolded.

Some notable tournament series held in Chūbu.


 * Amphisbaena Cup (ABC) located in Aichi
 * EVISUMAlocated in Aichi.
 * located in Gifu.
 * Karisuma located in Aichi.
 * Mēsuma located in Aichi.
 * Miesuma located in Mie. Sometimes listed as Chūbu.
 * NUMASUMA located in Shizuoka
 * Ripubura located in Shizuoka
 * Toyota series located in Aichi