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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 ranked on multiple editions of the [[Panda Global Rankings]] in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', and {{Sm|Asimo}}, one of the best ''Ultimate'' players in Japan.
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]]
[[File:Chugoku.png|thumb|right|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}}.


==Smashers==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
:''See also: [[:Category:Chūgoku smashers]]''
===Notable players===
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
====Globally ranked players====
===Globally ranked players===
 
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]].
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
!PGRU Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.1]]: 15th||Originally from [[Shikoku]].
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Kakera|Japan}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} [[SSBBRank 2014]]: 16th||
|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|Kuwa|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[PGR 100]]: 93rd||Also known as Chanshu.
|-
|{{Sm|Munekin|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank 2022]]: 94th||
|-
|{{Sm|Nizemamo|Japan}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.1]]: 100th||
|-
|{{Sm|Omuatsu|Japan}}||{{Head|Min Min|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.1]]: 83rd||
|-
|{{Sm|Otori|Japan}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} [[SSBBRank 2014]]: 4th||
|-
|{{Sm|Parme|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.1]]: HM (Top 150)||
|-
|{{Sm|Ron|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[PGR 100]]: 57th<br>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023]]: 37th||
|-
|{{Sm|Rudolph|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|ROB|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[SSBMRank 2016]]: 52nd||
|}
|}


===Nationally ranked players===
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Munekin|c1=Ryu|c2=Ken|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Ryu players in the world. Ranked 45th on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Omuatsu|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 69th on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Parme|c1=Samus|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Samus players in Japan. Ranked 91st on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]
*{{Sm|Meteo|c1=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 65th on the discontinued [[Japan Player Rankings]].
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
 
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Chūgoku. 
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Croske|Japan}}||{{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 190th||
|-
|{{Sm|Dano|Japan}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2016]]: 20th||
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Hiroki|Japan}}||{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 66th||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 14}}||112||August 17th, 2019||
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Kojika Yoshio|Japan}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[PGR v3]]: Top 50||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Revolution 3}}||125||October 20th, 2019||
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Lagnel|Japan}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]: 65th||
|{{Trn|Yamabura SP 3}}||96||November 16th, 2019||
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Meteo|Japan}}||{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Japan Player Rankings]]: 65th||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 15}}||94||December 8th, 2019||
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Miko|Japan}}||{{Head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 186th||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 17}}||96||December 26th, 2021||
|-
|{{Sm|Moneyright|Japan}}||{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Palutena|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|c5=Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan]]: 104th||
|-
|{{Sm|Shunsuke|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]]: 5th||
|-
|{{Sm|Zoma|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]]: 3rd||
|}
|}


===Other notable players===
Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.
{|class="wikitable"
 
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
*[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|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}}
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
 
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the [[Panda Global Rankings 100]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!PG ranking!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|{{Sm|9B|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Played during the 2000s before moving to [[Kansai]].
|57||{{Sm|Ron|c1=Mario|c2=Luigi|c3=Yoshi|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Mario players in Japan. Ranked 33rd on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
|-
|-
|{{Sm|Moyashi|Japan}}||{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=20px}}||The best ''Smash 64'' Kirby player in the world at his prime, best known for winning {{Trn|Kanto 2010}} and {{Trn|Kansai 2011}}.
|93||{{Sm|Kuwa|c1=Ryu|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Ryu players in Japan. Ranked 37th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
|}
|}


==Tournaments==
====Other top players====
:''See also: [[:Category:Chūgoku tournaments]]''
 
*{{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|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|Kenkoland|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}: Ranked 199th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
 
A list of significant regional ''Smash 4'' events hosted in Chūgoku.


===Notable tournament series===
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma}} (Hiroshima)||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|-
|[https://twitter.com/shimadai_SSBU Izumo Susanoo Smash] (Shimdai)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Okasuma}} (Okayama)||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Biannual||Discontinued
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Tokaigi Qualifier}}||79||December 11th, 2016||A qualifying event for {{Trn|Niconico Tokaigi 2017}}
|-
|-
|[https://twitter.com/SmashLaboratory Smash Laboratory] (Hiroshima)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma: Revolution}}||101||March 19th, 2017||{{Sm|Mr. R}} famously attended and won the event.
|-
|-
|[https://twitter.com/Yamaguchi_Smash Yamabura] (Yamaguchi)||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Revolution 2}}||69||June 24th, 2018||
|}
|}


===Notable tournaments===
Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.  
 
*[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. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
 
These Chūgoku players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Date!!Entrants!!Supermajor!!Major!!Superregional!!Other
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma Tokaigi Qualifier}} (Hiroshima)||December 11th, 2016||79||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||&mdash;
|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}} (Hiroshima)||March 19th, 2017||101||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||&mdash;
|16||{{Sm|Kakera|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBB}}||One of the best players in Japan
|-
|{{Trn|Hirosuma 6}} (Hiroshima)||June 3rd, 2017||68||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 1}} (Hiroshima)||June 10th-11th, 2023||181||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 2}} (Hiroshima)||October 21st-22nd, 2023||201||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 3}} (Hiroshima)||March 16th-17th, 2024||202||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 4}} (Hiroshima)||July 6th-7th, 2024||127||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||&mdash;
|}
|}


===Largest singles events===
====Other top players====
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
*{{Sm|Lagnel|c1=Snake|g=SSBB}}: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, {{Trn|Sumabato X Final}}
|-
 
|'''1'''||{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 3}} (Hiroshima)||March 16th-17th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||202||{{Sm|acola|Japan}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
|-
===Notable players===
|'''2'''||{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 2}} (Hiroshima)||October 21st-22nd, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||201||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
====Other top players====
|-
 
|'''3'''||{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 1}} (Hiroshima)||June 10th-11th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||181||{{Sm|Jogibu|Japan}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
*{{Sm|Moyashi|c1=Kirby|g=SSB}}: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.
|-
|'''4'''||{{Trn|Okasuma SP 11}} (Okayama)||February 18th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||128||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''5'''||{{Trn|ITSUKUSHIMA 4}} (Hiroshima)||July 6th-7th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||127||{{Sm|Hurt|Japan}}||{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''6'''||{{Trn|Hirosuma Revolution 3}} (Hiroshima)||October 20th, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||125||{{Sm|Rudolph|Japan}}||{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''7'''||{{Trn|Okasuma SP 14}} (Okayama)||February 23rd, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||118||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''8'''||{{Trn|Hirosuma 25}} (Hiroshima)||February 26th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||106||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''9'''||{{Trn|Hirosuma: Revolution}} (Hiroshima)||March 19th, 2017||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||rowspan="2"|101||{{Sm|Mr.R|Netherlands}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=16px}}
|-
|{{Trn|Yakumo 2}} (Okayama)||August 12th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Mark|p=Japan|Japan}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|}


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


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

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