Kansai (region)
Kansai is a Japanese Smash region, coterminous with the traditional region of Kansai, which includes the prefectures of Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, Shiga, and sometimes Mie. Kansai is regarded as one of the two strongest and most influential Smash regions in Japan, alongside Kantō. The region is also occasionally referred as West Japan, especially historically in regards to its Melee scene, though it is not one of the westernmost regions in the country.
The region has a long history of hosting notable Smash tournaments. One of the most notable tournaments was the 2005 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament known as the Jack Garden Tournament tournament, which remains Japan's only major Melee event and is perhaps the largest Smash event to take place in Japan. In addition, the region is known for running many of Japan's most well-known tournament series, including the Smash 64 series Kansai, the Ultimate series Maesuma, and Sumabato, one of the longest-running and most prestigous tournament series in Japan. Alongside its long, active tournament scene, the region is also rich in talent, being the home to many of Japan's best players including 9B, komorikiri, and Tea. Most notably, it is the home region of acola and Miya, two of the greatest Ultimate players in the post-pandemic metagame.
Outside of competition, Kansai is also known for being the home region of Nintendo themselves, who is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Smashers[edit]
- See also: Category:Kansai smashers
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
Globally ranked players[edit]
Nationally ranked players[edit]
Other notable players[edit]
| Tag | Character(s) | Notes |
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 Aniki |
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One of the best-known Link players in the world, known for his performance at Jack Garden Tournament which includes defeating Ken in friendlies despite using a weaker character. |
| Brown Mario |
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One of the best Japanese Melee players in the golden age despite Mario generally being regarded as a weaker character in the metagame. |
| Gomamugitya |
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Known for his doubles prowess with Taiheita and placing top 8 at KTAR XIX. |
| IKKI |
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Prominent Peach in the early years of Melee. Organized several tournament series including Kansai Ranking Battles, Ketubato, and Kessen. |
| Kikoushi |
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Best known for winning Apex 2013 while defeating Isai and SuPeRbOoMfAn. |
| Souther |
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One of the greatest Japanese players in the early Brawl metagame, having won KetubatoX 2 and KetubatoX 4. |
Tournaments[edit]
- See also: Category:Kansai tournaments
Notable tournament series[edit]
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.
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Notable tournaments[edit]
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.
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Largest singles events[edit]
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