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 a 2005 Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament known as the Jack Garden Tournament tournament. This tournament may still be the largest Melee tournament ever held in Japan.

Regarding Melee the region would host several notable series including, Crazy Hand, Ketabato, Kansai, and most notably Sumabato. While Sumabato would eventually discontinue hosting Melee tournaments, the series continues to host events for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Sumabato is one of Japan's most famous series and continues to attract top talent from across Japan. In addition, KSB and Maesuma TOP continue to host large tournaments in Ultimate. Maesuma also hosts one of Japan's largest online tournament series, alongside Tamisuma. Finally, the region is famous for the Kansai tournament series for Super Smash Brothers 64.

The Kansai region is rich in talent, being home to players such as komorikiri and Tea.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Notable players

Globally ranked players

These Kyūshū players were ranked on the Fall 2019 PGRU.

PGRU Rank	Name	Notes
12	Tea	The strongest Pac-Man player in the world.
25	Kome	The strongest Shulk player in the world.

Other players

• Nishiya : Ranked 27th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Atelier : One of the strongest Pokemon Trainer players in the world. Ranked 28th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Yoshidora : The strongest Yoshi player in the world. Ranked 34th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Tsuna : Ranked 38th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• ZAKI : One of the strongest King Dedede players in the world. Ranked 39th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Tsumusuto : The strongest Dr. Mario player in the world. Ranked 41st on the Japan Player Rankings.
• OCEAN : Ranked 44th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Navy : Ranked 46th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Rizeasu : Famous for his usage of a large variety of characters. Ranked 47th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• tk3 : Ranked 49th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Lunamado : Ranked 50th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Kie : Ranked 52nd on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Masashi : Ranked 53rd on the Japan Player Rankings.
• komorikiri : Ranked 54th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Tatsutsuyo : Ranked 55th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Komugiko : Ranked 56th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Ri-ma : Ranked 63rd on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Seven : Ranked 76th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• showers : Ranked 94th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• Renya : Ranked 100th on the Japan Player Rankings.
• alice 
• Chart-yatsu 
• Compact 
• Egapon 
• Floyd 
• GaiA 
• hasuiro 
• Injelly 
• Jogibu :One of the strongest Captain Falcon players in the world.
• Levi 
• Luminous 
• Saboten 
• Shachi 
• Shirayuki :One of the strongest Inkling players in the world
• Shori 
• Sssr 
• Sylph 
• Yn