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'''Hokkaidō''' is a ''Smash'' region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait, the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.  
'''Hokkaidō''' is a ''Smash'' region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.  


Sapporo hosts many of the region's top players and the majority of the tournaments, including the long-running {{Trn|Hokkaido Smash Tournament}} (HST) series and the {{Trn|Kyokkan}} series. Many of the top players in the region also play online.  
Sapporo hosts many of the regions top players and the majority of the tournaments including the long-running [[Hokkaido Smash Tournament]] (HST) series. Many of the top players in region also play online.  


The region's greatest success has been in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64. {{Sm|Amasawa}} was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, a low tier character. {{Sm|Jouske}} also achieved considerable success, having won several Japanese [[nationals]], and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.  
The region greatest success has been in [[Super Smash Bros. 64]]. {{Sm|Amasawa}} was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using a {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, a low tier character. {{Sm|Jouske}} also achieved considerable success having won several Japanese [[nationals]] and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.  


==Smashers==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
:''See also: [[:Category:Hokkaidō smashers]]''
===Notable players===
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
====Other top players====
===Globally ranked players===
*{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido |c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}: Notable online player. Ranked 5th on the 6th [[smashmate]] season.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
*{{Sm|Hakadama|c1=Lucas|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 5th on the 3rd [[smashmate]] season.
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
*{{Sm|Oki|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}}: During the early metagame
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|{{Sm|Nao|Japan|p=Hokkaido}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023]]: 85th||
===Major tournaments hosted===
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|{{Sm|Ogatou|Japan}}||{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: HM (101-150)||
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Hokkaidō. 
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|{{Sm|syadou|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: 114th||
|}


===Nationally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
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|{{Sm|Hakadama|Japan}}||{{Head|Lucas|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]: 82nd||
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|{{Sm|Hutukamiman|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [https://twitter.com/YetisDontExist/status/1462064411263135756 Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking]: 1st||
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|{{Sm|jyo1|Japan}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 160th||
|-
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|{{Sm|Nariyasu|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings]]: 17th||
|{{Trn|HST SP 2}}||96||March 3rd, 2019||
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|{{Sm|Obi|Japan|p=Japan}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 145th||
|{{Trn|HST SP 3}}||128||June 2nd, 2019||
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|{{Sm|Ogatou|Japan}}||{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 67th||
|{{Trn|HST SP 4}}||128||August 18th, 2019||
|-
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|{{Sm|Rikuya|Japan}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 56th||
|{{Trn|HST SP 5}}||128||December 22nd, 2019||
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|{{Sm|Rui|Japan|p=Hokkaido}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]]: 34th||
|{{Trn|HST SP 6}}||150||February 22nd, 2020||
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|{{Sm|Sheik|Japan}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]]: 4th||
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|{{Sm|shion|Japan|p=Japan}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 114th||
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|{{Sm|tama|Japan}}||{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 124th||
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|{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 146th||Originally from [[Kantō]]; was never ranked globally while residing in Hokkaidō.
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|}


===Other notable players===
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
{|class="wikitable"
===Notable players===
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
====Nationally ranked players====
|-
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]].
|{{Sm|Amasawa|Japan}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB|s=20px}}||Known for being a skilled ''Smash 64'' player while using a character many Japanese players considered the worst in the game. Known for his platform shield-drop up air chains, dubbed the "Amasawa loop".
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National ranking!!Name!!Notes
|-
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|{{Sm|Jouske|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSB|s=20px}}||One of the greatest Japanese ''Smash 64'' players of all-time, although his competitive career was exclusively in Japan. He has won a multitude of majors with just Samus, and has greatly contributed to the character's metagame advancements.
|4||{{Sm|Sheik|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Sheik players in Japan.
|}
|}


==Tournaments==
===Other top players===
:''See also: [[:Category:Hokkaidō tournaments]]''
*{{Sm|Hutukamiman|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Ranked 1st on the [https://twitter.com/YetisDontExist/status/1462064411263135756 Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking]


===Notable tournament series===
Some notable tournament series held in Hokkaidō
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.  
 
*[https://twitter.com/hokkaido_ssbm HST] located in Sapparo.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
 
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
!National ranking!!Name!!Notes
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|{{Trn|HST|series}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|64||{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido|c1=Mario|c2=Ganondorf|g=SSB4}}||Placed 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}}
|-
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|{{Trn|Kamui}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|82||{{Sm|Hakadama|c1=Lucas|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Lucas players in Japan.
|-
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|198||{{Sm|Rikuya|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}||
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|{{Trn|tamasuma}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|}
|}


===Notable tournaments===
====Other top players====
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.  
 
*{{Sm|Nariyasu|c1=Cloud|c2=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}: The most successful Hokkaidō player out of region during ''Smash 4.'' Previously ranked 17th on the [[Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings]].
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
 
A list of significant regional ''Smash 4'' events hosted in Hokkaidō.
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Date!!Entrants!!Supermajor!!Major!!Superregional!!Other
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
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|{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 2}}||April 15th, 2023||243||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
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|{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 3}}||July 15th, 2023||157||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan 4}}||November 4th, 2023||199||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan 5}}||April 20th, 2024||231||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan 6}}||July 20th, 2024||172||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan 7}}||September 8th, 2024||156||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
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|{{Trn|Kyokkan 8}}||December 7th, 2024||219||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|{{Trn|HST Final}}||96||November 11th, 2018||
|}
|}


===Largest singles events===
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
===Notable players===
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
 
|-
====Other top players====
|'''1'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 2}}||April 15th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||243||{{Sm|acola|Japan}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
 
|-
*{{Sm|Nariyasu|c1=Fox|c2=Wario|g=SSBB}}  
|'''2'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 5}}||April 20th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||231||{{Sm|Snow|p=Japan|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
 
|-
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
|'''3'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 1}}||December 10th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||222||{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
===Notable players===
|-
====Other top players====
|'''4'''||{{Trn|kyokkan 8}}||December 7th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||219||{{Sm|KEN|Japan}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
 
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*{{Sm|Jouske|c1=Samus|g=SSB}}: Considered to be one of the strongest players in Japan before retirement.
|'''5'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 4}}||November 4th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||199||{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head| Terry|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
*{{Sm|Amasawa|c1=Donkey Kong|g=SSB}}: The best Donkey Kong player in Japan before retirement.
|-
 
|'''6'''||{{Trn|HST SP Extend 2021}}||December 26th, 2021||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||192||{{Sm|Tsubotsubo|Japan}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
==See also==
|-
Smashers:
|'''7'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 6}}||July 20th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||172||{{Sm|TamaPDaifuku|Japan}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
*[[:Category:Hokkaidō smashers|Hokkaidō smashers]]
|-
Tournaments:
|'''8'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 3}}||July 15th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||157||{{Sm|Tsubaki|Japan|p=Shizuoka}}||{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
*[[:Category:Hokkaidō tournaments|Hokkaidō tournaments]]
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|'''9'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 7}}||September 8th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||156||{{Sm|Gorioka|Japan}}||{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
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|'''10'''||{{Trn|HST SP 6}}||February 22nd, 2020||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||150||{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|}


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

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