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'''Chūgoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan located on the island of Honshū. The Chūgoku region is comprised of five prefectures. These include Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi.
'''Chūgoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan located on the island of Honshū. The Chūgoku region is comprised of five prefectures. These include Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi.


The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Hiroshima. This prefecture hosts the long-running [[Hirosuma]] series. While Hiroshima remains the main tournament hub Okayama and Yamaguchi also host regular series. In contrast, Tottori has had very few tournaments in the lifetime of the Smash series as the prefecture is the least populous in Japan. In spite of this, the prefecture is home to {{Sm|Ron}} who has been on multiple editions of the [[Panda Global Rankings]].
The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Hiroshima. This prefecture hosts the long-running [[Hirosuma]] series. While Hiroshima remains the main tournament hub Okayama and Yamaguchi also host regular series. In contrast, Tottori has had very few tournaments in the lifetime of the Smash series as the prefecture is the least populous in Japan. In spite of this, the prefecture is home to {{Sm|Ron}} who has been ranked on multiple editions of the [[Panda Global Rankings]].
 
[[File:Chugoku.png|thumb|200px|Map of Chugoku]]


While Chūgoku hosts a relatively small Smash scene, the region has been home to notable players spanning several decades. In Melee, the region came to prominence as a result of {{Sm|Rudolph}} and {{Sm|Zoma}}. However, the regions most world renowned players competed in ''Brawl.'' Specifically the brothers {{Sm|Kakera}} and {{Sm|Otori}}. Otori famously took a few years to win a tournament despite being a top competitor. That first win came at the largest Brawl tournament in history, {{Trn|Apex 2012}}.
While Chūgoku hosts a relatively small Smash scene, the region has been home to notable players spanning several decades. In Melee, the region came to prominence as a result of {{Sm|Rudolph}} and {{Sm|Zoma}}. However, the regions most world renowned players competed in ''Brawl.'' Specifically the brothers {{Sm|Kakera}} and {{Sm|Otori}}. Otori famously took a few years to win a tournament despite being a top competitor. That first win came at the largest Brawl tournament in history, {{Trn|Apex 2012}}.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Moyashi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.


These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These Chūgoku players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest national placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Rudolph|c1=Marth|c2=Sheik|c3=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 52nd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].


{|class="wikitable sortable"
====Other notable players====
!PGRU Rank!!Name!!Notes
*{{Sm|Zoma|c1=Fox|c2=Mewtwo|g=SSBM}}: A fox main but is also regarded as one of the strongest Mewtwo players in the world. Previously ranked 3rd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
|-
*{{Sm|Shunsuke|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} - Previously ranked 5th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
|50||{{Sm|Ron|c1=Yoshi|c2=Mario|c3=Luigi|c4=Kirby|g=SSBU}}||One of the strongest Yoshi players in the world and one of strongest online players in Japan. Previously ranked 1st on the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 12th [[Smashmate]] seasons.  
*{{Sm|9B|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Played during the 2000s before moving to Kansai.
|}
*{{Sm|Dano|p=Japan|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: Previously ranked 20th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2016]].
 
*{{Sm|Okechi|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Samus players in Japan. Ranked 48th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Ryu players in the world. Ranked 83rd on the [[Japan Player Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Meteo|c1=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 65th on the [[Japan Player Rankings]].  
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
 
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Chūgoku. 


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These Chūgoku players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 14}}||112||August 17th, 2019||
|4||{{Sm|Otori|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||One of the best players in the world towards the later period of  Brawls competitive life.
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Revolution 3}}||125||October 20th, 2019||
|16||{{Sm|Kakera|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||One of the best players in Japan
|}
|}


Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.
====Other notable players====
 
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Snake|g=SSBB}}: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, {{Trn|Sumabato X Final}}
*[https://twitter.com/himebura Hirosuma] located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/SSBU_okayama Okasuma] located in the Okayama prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/Yamaguchi_Smash  Yamabura] located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
 
===Notable players===
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Rudolph|c1=Marth|c2=Sheik|c3=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Previously ranked 2nd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]]. One of Japan's best Melee players before retiring.
*{{Sm|Zoma|c1=Fox|c2=Mewtwo|g=SSBM}}: A fox main but is also regarded as one of the strongest Mewtwo players in the world. Previously ranked 3rd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
*{{Sm|Shunsuke|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} - Previously ranked 5th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
*{{Sm|Dano|p=Japan|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: Previously ranked 20th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2016]].


==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
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{|class="wikitable sortable"
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|}
|}


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
 
*{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSB4}}: The best Samus player in Japan. Ranked 68th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSB4}}: The best Samus player in Japan. Ranked 68th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Zero Suit Samus|c2=Bayonetta|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 65th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Zero Suit Samus|c2=Bayonetta|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 65th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 100th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 100th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Massyu|c1=Cloud|c2=Lucina|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 174th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Perica|c1=Sheik|c2=Dr. Mario|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 181st on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Perica|c1=Sheik|c2=Dr. Mario|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 181st on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kenkoland|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 199th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kenkoland|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 199th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
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*[https://twitter.com/Yamaguchi_Smash  Yamabura] located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/Yamaguchi_Smash  Yamabura] located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2023]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!LumiRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|37||{{Sm|Ron|c1=Yoshi|c2=Kirby|c3=Dr. Mario|c4=Mario|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|102||{{Sm|Omuatsu|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|150||{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}||
|}
<!--These Chūgoku players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest national placement is listed:-->


These MD/VA players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]].
====Nationally ranked players====
These Chūbu players were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|104||{{Sm|Moneyright|c1=Pokémon Trainer|c2=Palutena|c3=Wario|c4=Mr. Game & Watch|c5=Wolf|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|118||{{Sm|Nizemamo|c1=Bayonetta|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|162||{{Sm|Blue|p=Japan|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|170||{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|183||{{Sm|Kojika Yoshio|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|186||{{Sm|Miko|c1=Kazuya|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|-
|4||{{Sm|Otori|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||One of the best players in the world towards the later period of  Brawls competitive life.
|190||{{Sm|Croske|c1=Toon Link|g=SSBU}}||
|}
 
These Chūbu players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|16||{{Sm|Kakera|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||One of the best players in Japan
|66||{{Sm|Hiroki|c1=Ike|g=SSBU}}||
|}
|}


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Meteo|c1=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 65th on the discontinued [[Japan Player Rankings]].


*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Snake|g=SSBB}}: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, {{Trn|Sumabato X Final}}
===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Chūgoku. 
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 14}}||112||August 17th, 2019||
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Revolution 3}}||125||October 20th, 2019||
|-
|{{Trn|Yamabura SP 3}}||96||November 16th, 2019||
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 15}}||94||December 8th, 2019||
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 17}}||96||December 26th, 2021||
|-
|{{Trn|Okasuma SP 9}}||96||July 10th, 2022||
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 21}}||128||September 3rd, 2022||
|-
|{{Trn|Okasuma SP 10}}||90||January 9th, 2023||
|}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.  
===Notable players===
====Other top players====


*{{Sm|Moyashi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.
*[https://twitter.com/himebura Hirosuma] located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/shimadai_SSBU Izumo Susanoo Smash], held in the Shimdai prefecture.
*{{Trn|Okasuma}} located in the Okayama prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/SmashLaboratory Smash Laboratory] located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/Yamaguchi_Smash  Yamabura] located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.


==See also==
==See also==
Power rankings:
*[[Hiroshima Power Rankings]]
Smashers:
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Chūgoku smashers|Chūgoku smashers]]
*[[:Category:Chūgoku smashers|Chūgoku smashers]]
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*[[:Category:Chūgoku tournaments|Chūgoku tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Chūgoku tournaments|Chūgoku tournaments]]


[[Category:Competitive play]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 16:28, March 4, 2024

Chūgoku is a Smash region in Japan located on the island of Honshū. The Chūgoku region is comprised of five prefectures. These include Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi.

The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Hiroshima. This prefecture hosts the long-running Hirosuma series. While Hiroshima remains the main tournament hub Okayama and Yamaguchi also host regular series. In contrast, Tottori has had very few tournaments in the lifetime of the Smash series as the prefecture is the least populous in Japan. In spite of this, the prefecture is home to Ron who has been ranked on multiple editions of the Panda Global Rankings.

Map of Chugoku

While Chūgoku hosts a relatively small Smash scene, the region has been home to notable players spanning several decades. In Melee, the region came to prominence as a result of Rudolph and Zoma. However, the regions most world renowned players competed in Brawl. Specifically the brothers Kakera and Otori. Otori famously took a few years to win a tournament despite being a top competitor. That first win came at the largest Brawl tournament in history, Apex 2012.

Super Smash Bros. 64[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Other notable players[edit]

  • Moyashi Kirby's head icon from SSB.: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These Chūgoku players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest national placement is listed:

Other notable players[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These Chūgoku players were ranked on CLASH Tournaments' 2014 SSBBRank.

SSBBRank Name Notes
4 Otori MetaKnightHeadSSBB.png One of the best players in the world towards the later period of Brawls competitive life.
16 Kakera MetaKnightHeadSSBB.png One of the best players in Japan

Other notable players[edit]

Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These Chūgoku players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.

PG ranking Name Notes
57 Ron Mario's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.Luigi's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.Yoshi's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. One of the best Mario players in Japan. Ranked 33rd on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
93 Kuwa RyuHeadSSB4-U.png One of the best Ryu players in Japan. Ranked 37th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.

Other notable players[edit]

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

Name Entrants Date Notes
Hirosuma Tokaigi Qualifier 79 December 11th, 2016 A qualifying event for Niconico Tokaigi 2017
Hirosuma: Revolution 101 March 19th, 2017 Mr. R famously attended and won the event.
Hirosuma Revolution 2 69 June 24th, 2018

Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.

  • Hirosuma located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
  • Okasuma located in the Okayama prefecture.
  • Yamabura located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

These Chūgoku players were ranked on the LumiRank 2023.

LumiRank Name Notes
37 Ron YoshiHeadSSBU.pngKirbyHeadSSBU.pngDrMarioHeadSSBU.pngMarioHeadSSBU.png
102 Omuatsu MinMinHeadSSBU.png
150 Munekin RyuHeadSSBU.pngKenHeadSSBU.png

Nationally ranked players[edit]

These Chūbu players were ranked on the LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200.

National Rank Name Notes
104 Moneyright PokémonTrainerHeadSSBU.pngPalutenaHeadSSBU.pngWarioHeadSSBU.pngMrGame&WatchHeadSSBU.pngWolfHeadSSBU.png
118 Nizemamo BayonettaHeadSSBU.png
162 Blue YoshiHeadSSBU.png
170 Parme SamusHeadSSBU.png
183 Kojika Yoshio DiddyKongHeadSSBU.png
186 Miko KazuyaHeadSSBU.png
190 Croske ToonLinkHeadSSBU.png

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

National Rank Name Notes
66 Hiroki IkeHeadSSBU.png

Other notable players[edit]

Major tournaments hosted[edit]

A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Chūgoku.

Name Entrants Date Notes
Hirosuma 14 112 August 17th, 2019
Hirosuma Revolution 3 125 October 20th, 2019
Yamabura SP 3 96 November 16th, 2019
Hirosuma 15 94 December 8th, 2019
Hirosuma 17 96 December 26th, 2021
Okasuma SP 9 96 July 10th, 2022
Hirosuma 21 128 September 3rd, 2022
Okasuma SP 10 90 January 9th, 2023

Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.

See also[edit]

Power rankings:

Smashers:

Tournaments:

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