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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]].
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|right|200px|Map of Chugoku]]
[[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}}.
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==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Moyashi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.
*{{Sm|Moyashi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.


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*{{Sm|Rudolph|c1=Marth|c2=Sheik|c3=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 52nd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].
*{{Sm|Rudolph|c1=Marth|c2=Sheik|c3=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 52nd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]].


====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{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|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|Shunsuke|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} - Previously ranked 5th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]].
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====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Snake|g=SSBB}}: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, {{Trn|Sumabato X Final}}
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Snake|g=SSBB}}: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, {{Trn|Sumabato X Final}}


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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]].
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===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2023]].
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{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
!LumiRank!!Name!!Notes
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|—||94||{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}
|37||{{Sm|Ron|c1=Yoshi|c2=Kirby|c3=Dr. Mario|c4=Mario|g=SSBU}}||
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|102||{{Sm|Omuatsu|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}}||
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|150||{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}||
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These Chūgoku players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest national placement is listed:
====Nationally ranked players====
*{{Sm|Ron|c1=Yoshi|c2=Mario|c3=Luigi|g=SSBU}}: 50th on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
These Chūbu players were ranked on the [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|104||{{Sm|Moneyright|c1=Pokémon Trainer|c2=Palutena|c3=Wario|c4=Mr. Game & Watch|c5=Wolf|g=SSBU}}||
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|118||{{Sm|Nizemamo|c1=Bayonetta|g=SSBU}}||
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|162||{{Sm|Blue|p=Japan|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBU}}||
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|170||{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}}||
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|183||{{Sm|Kojika Yoshio|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}||
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|186||{{Sm|Miko|c1=Kazuya|g=SSBU}}||
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|190||{{Sm|Croske|c1=Toon Link|g=SSBU}}||
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====Nationally ranked players====
These Chūbu players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].
These Chūbu players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].
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|66||{{Sm|Hiroki|c1=Ike|g=SSBU}}||
|66||{{Sm|Hiroki|c1=Ike|g=SSBU}}||
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|69||{{Sm|Omuatsu|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}}||
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|91||{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}}||
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====Other top players====
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Meteo|c1=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 65th on the discontinued [[Japan Player Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Meteo|c1=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 65th on the discontinued [[Japan Player Rankings]].
*{{Sm|Kojika Yoshio|c1=Diddy Kong|c2=Mewtwo|g=SSBU}}: One of the fifty players to watch in Japan on the [[PGRU v3]].


===Major tournaments hosted===
===Major tournaments hosted===

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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