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'''CaptainJack''' is an ''[[SSBM]]'' {{SSBM|Sheik}} player from Japan. He was one of the best players in the world | '''CaptainJack''' is an ''[[SSBM]]'' {{SSBM|Sheik}} player from Japan. He was one of the best players in the world during [[Super Smash Bros. Melee in competitive play|The "Golden Age" (2004-2008)]]. He travelled around the world, competing in Australia, Europe, and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smashboards.com/threads/melee-legend-ryota-captain-jack-yoshida-on-returning-to-the-game-world-travels-and-more.435066/|title=Melee Legend Ryota "Captain Jack" Yoshida on returning to the game, world travels, and more}}</ref> CaptainJack was formerly considered the best player in Japan, but he became inactive in 2008. | ||
On August 10th, 2014, CaptainJack initially announced his intention to return to the competitive ''Smash'' scene, in both ''[[SSB4]]'' and ''SSBM''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/498626591623098369|title=CaptainJack announces his return}}</ref> Despite this, he was unable to commit, as his marriage and personal matters took precedence. On February 29th, 2016, he announced another comeback for both ''SSBM'' and ''SSB4''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/704299634571628544|title=CaptainJack announces another return}}</ref> He has maintained active interest in going professional,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/806292825780293632|title=CaptainJack's resume}}</ref> and was previously ranked 32nd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]]. | On August 10th, 2014, CaptainJack initially announced his intention to return to the competitive ''Smash'' scene, in both ''[[SSB4]]'' and ''SSBM''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/498626591623098369|title=CaptainJack announces his return}}</ref> Despite this, he was unable to commit, as his marriage and personal matters took precedence. On February 29th, 2016, he announced another comeback for both ''SSBM'' and ''SSB4''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/704299634571628544|title=CaptainJack announces another return}}</ref> He has maintained active interest in going professional,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CaptainJackSSB4/status/806292825780293632|title=CaptainJack's resume}}</ref> and was previously ranked 32nd on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2018]]. | ||
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===Travelling the Globe=== | ===Travelling the Globe=== | ||
CaptainJack made his first appearance in the United States in August of 2004, at [[Tournament Go 6]], placing 2nd, defeating {{Sm|ChuDat}} and {{Sm|Azen}}, but was double eliminated by the latter. Later that year, he would attend [[MLG San Francisco 2004]], placing 1st, and defeating both {{Sm|Ken}} and {{Sm|Isai}}, then considered two of the best players in the world. | CaptainJack made his first appearance in the United States in August of 2004, at [[Tournament Go 6]], placing 2nd, defeating {{Sm|ChuDat}} and {{Sm|Azen}}, but was double eliminated by the latter. Later that year, he would attend [[MLG San Francisco 2004]], placing 1st, and defeating both {{Sm|Ken}} and {{Sm|Isai}}, then considered two of the best players in the world. | ||
In February of 2005, CaptainJack attended [[@M]] in Melbourne, Australia, and defeated {{Sm|Kupo}}, placing 1st. The next month, he attended [[Dutch Tournament 10]] in the Netherlands, where he defeated {{Sm|Remen}}, placing 1st, and attaining another international victory. He returned to Japan, to host and participate in [[Jack Garden Tournament]], one of the largest tournaments in Japan, and placed 7th. CaptainJack then won another European tournament at [[XTC3]], defeating {{Sm|Amsah}}. | In February of 2005, CaptainJack attended [[@M]] in Melbourne, Australia, and defeated {{Sm|Kupo}}, placing 1st. The next month, he attended [[Dutch Tournament 10]] in the Netherlands, where he defeated {{Sm|Remen}}, placing 1st, and attaining another international victory. He returned to Japan, to host and participate in [[Jack Garden Tournament]], one of the largest tournaments in Japan, and placed 7th. CaptainJack then won another European tournament at [[XTC3]], defeating {{Sm|Amsah}}. | ||