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'''Shikoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan. Shikoku is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands.  
'''Shikoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan. Shikoku is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands.  


Shikoku only developed a Smash scene during {{forwiiu}} era. As such, it is yougest Smash region in Japan. The main tournament series during this era was [[Himebra]].  
Shikoku only developed a Smash scene during {{forwiiu}} era. As such, it is yougest Smash region in Japan. The main tournament series during this era was [[Himebra]].  


Despite the scene developing late, {{Sm|Ginko}} was able to achieve significant out of region having been ranked as high as 54th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]] and having placed 4th at {{Trn|Hyper Sumabato}}. The scene has grown significantly during ''Ultimate'' with the region developing several locals and hosting it first tournament with over 100 entrants.
[[File:Shikoku.png|thumb|200px|Map of Shikoku]]


Despite the scene developing late, {{Sm|Ginko}} was able to achieve significant out of region success having been ranked as high as 54th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]] and having placed 4th at {{Trn|Hyper Sumabato}}. The scene has grown significantly during ''Ultimate'' with the region developing several locals and hosting it first tournament with over 100 entrants. Many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture which is part of the [[Chūgoku]] region of Japan.
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
*{{Sm|Tetsuya|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: Primarily played in the 2000's.
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Japan ranking!!NameNotes
|-
|168||{{Sm|Tamanegi|c1=Cloud|g=SSB4}}||
|-
|172||{{Sm|Wimper|c1=Wario|g=SSB4}}||One of the best players in Shikkoku
|}
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|c2=Mewtwo|c3=R.O.B.|g=SSB4}}: One of the best Pac-Man  and Mewtwo players in Japan. Formerly ranked 56th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|28||25||{{Sm|Asimo|c1=Ryu|g=SSBU}}||
|-
|40||40||{{Sm|Yaura|c1=Dark Samus|c2=Samus|g=SSBU}}||
|}
====Nationally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|55||{{Sm|Mottsuan|c1=Bayonetta|g=SSBU}}||One of the best Bayonetta players in Japan.
|}


===Notable players===
====Top players====
====Top players====
*{{Sm|Yaura|c1=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Dark Samus players in the United States. Ranked 1st on the Shikkoku Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Pac-Man players in Japan during the early metagame.
*{{Sm|Asimo|c1=Ryu|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Ryu players in the Japan. Ranked 4th on the Shikoku Power Rankings.
*{{Sm|Suga nandesu|c1=Chrom|c2=Roy|g=SSBU}}
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Pac-Man players in Japan during the early metagame.


===Major tournaments hosted===
===Major tournaments hosted===
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|{{Trn|Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup}}||128||November 13th, 2021||First smash tournament in Shikoku with over 100 entrants  
|{{Trn|Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup}}||128||November 13th, 2021||First smash tournament in Shikoku with over 100 entrants  
|-
|{{Trn|Maesuma Offline (Shikoku)}}||155||July 9th, 2022||
|}
|}


Several prefectures in Shikoku have developed regular running tournaments.  
Several prefectures in Shikoku have developed regular running tournaments.  


*[https://twitter.com/himebura Himebra] located in the Ehime prefecture.
*{{Trn|Himebra}} located in the Ehime prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/shu_sue_ssbu Kagawa Battle Competition] located in the Kagawa prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/shu_sue_ssbu Kagawa Battle Competition] located in the Kagawa prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/okyaku_smabra Kyakubra] located in the Kōchi prefecture.
*{{Trn|Kyakubra}} located in the Kōchi prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/tokudai_ssbu Tokudai] located in the Tokushima prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/tokudai_ssbu Tokudai] located in the Tokushima prefecture.
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Japan ranking!!NameNotes
|-
|172||{{Sm|Wimper|c1=Wario|g=SSB4}}||One of the best players in Shikkoku
|}
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|c2=Mewtwo|c3=R.O.B.|g=SSB4}}: One of the best Pac-Man  and Mewtwo players in Japan. Formerly ranked 56th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].


==See also==
==See also==
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Tournaments:
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Shikoku tournaments|Shikoku tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Shikoku tournaments|Shikoku tournaments]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 10:12, April 12, 2023

Shikoku is a Smash region in Japan. Shikoku is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands.

Shikoku only developed a Smash scene during Super Smash Bros. for Wii U era. As such, it is yougest Smash region in Japan. The main tournament series during this era was Himebra.

Map of Shikoku

Despite the scene developing late, Ginko was able to achieve significant out of region success having been ranked as high as 54th on the JAPAN Power Rankings and having placed 4th at Hyper Sumabato. The scene has grown significantly during Ultimate with the region developing several locals and hosting it first tournament with over 100 entrants. Many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture which is part of the Chūgoku region of Japan.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Notable players[edit]

  • Tetsuya JigglypuffHeadSSBM.png: Primarily played in the 2000's.

Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Nationally ranked players[edit]

These Shikoku players were ranked on the JAPAN Power Rankings.

Japan ranking NameNotes
168 Tamanegi CloudHeadSSB4-U.png
172 Wimper Wario's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. One of the best players in Shikkoku

Other notable players[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Notable players[edit]

Globally ranked players[edit]

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

UltRank OrionRank Name Notes
28 25 Asimo RyuHeadSSBU.png
40 40 Yaura DarkSamusHeadSSBU.pngSamusHeadSSBU.png

Nationally ranked players[edit]

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

National Rank Name Notes
55 Mottsuan BayonettaHeadSSBU.png One of the best Bayonetta players in Japan.

Top players[edit]

  • Ginko Pac-ManHeadSSBU.png: One of the best Pac-Man players in Japan during the early metagame.
  • Suga nandesu ChromHeadSSBU.pngRoyHeadSSBU.png

Major tournaments hosted[edit]

A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Shikoku.

Name Entrants Date Notes
Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup 128 November 13th, 2021 First smash tournament in Shikoku with over 100 entrants
Maesuma Offline (Shikoku) 155 July 9th, 2022

Several prefectures in Shikoku have developed regular running tournaments.

See also[edit]

Power rankings:

Smashers:

Tournaments:

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