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| image        = KeitaroG3.jpg
| image        = KeitaroG3.jpg
| mainssbm      = Marth
| mainssbm      = Marth
| otherssbm    = Falco
| mainssbb      = Falco
| mainssbb      = Falco
| 2ndmainssbb  = Diddy Kong
| 2ndmainssbb  = Diddy Kong
| mainpm        = Marth
| mainpm        = Marth
| mainssb4      = Falco
| mainssb4      = Falco
| 2ndmainssb4  = Mii Brawler
| otherssb4    = Mii Brawler
| otherssb4    = Diddy Kong
| retiredssb4  = Diddy Kong
| 2ndotherssb4  = Link
| moreotherssb4 = {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}}, {{SSB4|Samus}}
| mainssbu      = Snake
| mainssbu      = Snake
| 2ndmainssbu  = Falco
| 2ndmainssbu  = Falco
| otherssbu    = Mii Swordfighter
| otherssbu    = Link
| 2ndotherssbu  =  Ice Climbers
| moreotherssbu = {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Mario}}, {{SSBU|Lucina}}, {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}, {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}
| sponsor      =  
| sponsor      =  
| crew          = {{Team|Leap of Faith}}
| crew          = {{Team|Leap of Faith}}
| former sponsors  = {{Team|Counter Logic Gaming}}, Susquehanna Esports
| former sponsors  = {{Team|Counter Logic Gaming}}, Susquehanna Esports
| skillssbm    = Semi-professional
| skillssbb    = Top professional
| skillssb4    = Professional
| skillpm      = Semi-professional
| skillssbu    = Professional (banned)
| rankingssbb  =  
| rankingssbb  =  
| realname      = Richard King Jr.  
| realname      = Richard King Jr.  
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| country      = USA
| country      = USA
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'''Keitaro''' is an ''[[SSB4]]'' {{SSB4|Falco}} and {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}} player from New Jersey who is currently residing in Tallmadge, Ohio, and is considered one of the best Falco and Mii Brawler players in the world. He is more known for his content production through [http://www.youtube.com/user/Rurounikeitaro Rush Hour Smash], which he founded with {{Sm|False}}, being the tournament organiser of the {{Trn|KTAR|series}} and {{Trn|SKTAR|series}} tournament series, as well as his commentary. He was also a member of the [[Smash Back Room]],  and a former member of the [[Unity Ruleset Committee]]. Keitaro was formerly ranked 10th on the [[New Jersey Power Rankings|New Jersey Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. He has taken sets off of players in ''Smash 4'' such as {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|tamim}}, {{Sm|Vinnie}}, {{Sm|DKwill}}, and {{Sm|Legit}}.
'''Keitaro''' is a former player from New Jersey residing in Tallmadge, Ohio. He mained [[Falco]] in ''[[SSB4]]'' and in ''[[Brawl]]'', and was one of the best Falco players in the world in ''Smash 4''. In ''Brawl'', Keitaro was ranked 80th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]] and 7th on the [[Tristate Brawl Power Rankings]], and took sets off of players such as {{Sm|Salem}}, {{Sm|Xzax}}, {{Sm|Seagull Joe}}, {{Sm|DKwill}}, {{Sm|Pelca}}, and {{Sm|Bloodcross}}. In ''Smash 4'', he formerly ranked 10th on the [[New Jersey Power Rankings|New Jersey Smash 4 Power Rankings]], and took sets off of players such as Salem, {{Sm|tamim}}, {{Sm|Vinnie}}, DKwill, and {{Sm|Legit}}. He was also known for his content production through [http://www.youtube.com/user/Rurounikeitaro Rush Hour Smash], which he founded with {{Sm|False}}, being the tournament organiser of the {{Trn|KTAR|series}} and {{Trn|SKTAR|series}} tournament series, as well as his commentary. He was also a member of the [[Smash Back Room]] and a member of the [[Unity Ruleset Committee]].


In ''[[SSBB]]'', Keitaro was a {{SSBB|Falco}} player, and was considered one of the best Falco players in the world. Keitaro was formerly ranked 80th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]], and 7th on the [[Tristate Brawl Power Rankings]]. He has taken sets off top players such as Salem, {{Sm|Xzax}}, {{Sm|Seagull Joe}}, DKwill, {{Sm|Pelca}}, and {{Sm|Bloodcross}}.
On March 9th, 2016, Keitaro was signed by [[Counter Logic Gaming]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://clgaming.net/news/767-welcome-keitaro|title=Welcome Keitaro}}</ref> Although he later parted ways with them, he was then signed by Susquehanna Esports as a caster and content creator. <ref>https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1106371159958974467</ref> Susquehanna Esports removed him from the organization on July 2nd, 2020 following confirmed accusations of sexual misconduct. <ref>https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1278697963137765378</ref>
 
On March 9th, 2016, Keitaro was signed by [[Counter Logic Gaming]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://clgaming.net/news/767-welcome-keitaro|title=Welcome Keitaro}}</ref> Although he later parted ways with them, he was then signed by Susquehanna Esports as a caster and content creator. <ref>https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1106371159958974467</ref> Susquehanna Esports removed him from the organization on July 2nd, 2020 following confirmed accusations of sexual misconduct. <ref>https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1278697963137765378</ref>


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==
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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
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|{{Trn|SMASHTALITY 3}}||June 2nd-3rd, 2007||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|SMASHTALITY 3|g=SSBM}}||June 2nd-3rd, 2007||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|EVO 2015}}||July 17th-19th, 2015||722nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|EVO 2015|g=SSBM}}||July 17th-19th, 2015||722nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Smash the Record 2016}}||November 11th-14th, 2016||97th||25th||{{Sm|Xatic}}
|{{Trn|Smash the Record 2016|g=SSBM}}||November 11th-14th, 2016||97th||25th||{{Sm|Xatic}}
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|{{Trn|Clash of the Titans IV}}||February 7th-8th, 2009||65th||25th||{{Sm|JCaesar}}
|{{Trn|Clash of the Titans IV|g=SSBB}}||February 7th-8th, 2009||65th||25th||{{Sm|JCaesar}}
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|{{Trn|Apex 2009|g=SSBB}}||May 9th-10th, 2009||49th||17th||{{Sm|Xzax}}
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|{{Trn|Apex 2009}}||May 9th-10th, 2009||49th||17th||{{Sm|Xzax}}
|{{Trn|KTAR|g=SSBB}}||December 6th, 2009||13th||9th||Xzax
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|{{Trn|KTAR}}||December 6th, 2009||13th||9th||Xzax
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/wiegraf-too-good-ft-lee-nj-1-2-10.260546/ Wiegraf Too Good]||January 2nd, 2010||5th||5th||{{Sm|Doom}}
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|{{Trn|Pound 4}}||January 16th-18th, 2010||49th||13th||Xzax
|{{Trn|Pound 4|g=SSBB}}||January 16th-18th, 2010||49th||13th||Xzax
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|{{Trn|KTAR 2}}||March 20th, 2010||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR 2|g=SSBB}}||March 20th, 2010||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|MLG Columbus 2010}}||June 4th-6th, 2010||33rd||25th||Xzax
|{{Trn|MLG Columbus 2010|g=SSBB}}||June 4th-6th, 2010||33rd||25th||Xzax
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|{{Trn|Apex 2010}}||August 6th-8th, 2010||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Apex 2010|g=SSBB}}||August 6th-8th, 2010||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR 3}}||September 25th, 2010||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR 3|g=SSBB}}||September 25th, 2010||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|MLG DC 2010}}||October 15th-17th, 2010||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|MLG DC 2010|g=SSBB}}||October 15th-17th, 2010||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR 5}}||May 21st, 2011||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR 5|g=SSBB}}||May 21st, 2011||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-4.304328/ Uprise of Long Island #4]||May 28th, 2011||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-4.304328/ Uprise of Long Island #4]||May 28th, 2011||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-5.305520/ Uprise of Long Island #5]||June 18th, 2011||9th||7th||{{Sm|RJ}}
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-5.305520/ Uprise of Long Island #5]||June 18th, 2011||9th||7th||{{Sm|RJ}}
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|{{Trn|KTAR 6}}||August 14th, 2011||&mdash;||13th||{{Sm|GDX}}
|{{Trn|KTAR 6|g=SSBB}}||August 14th, 2011||&mdash;||13th||{{Sm|GDX}}
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|{{Trn|Concentrate II|g=SSBB}}||October 30th, 2011||25th||7th||{{Sm|Squall}}
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|{{Trn|Apex 2012|g=SSBB}}||January 6th-8th, 2012||&mdash;||25th||{{Sm|False}}
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|{{Trn|Concentrate II}}||October 30th, 2011||25th||7th||{{Sm|Squall}}
|{{Trn|Collision|g=SSBB}}||January 28th, 2012||17th / 26||5th / 10||{{Sm|Ish}}
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|{{Trn|Apex 2012}}||January 6th-8th, 2012||&mdash;||25th||{{Sm|False}}
|{{Trn|Collision II|g=SSBB}}||March 17th, 2012||5th / 23||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=320511 Concentrate IV]||March 31st, 2012||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=320511 Concentrate IV]||March 31st, 2012||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-8-4-21-2012-jp-ruleset.321432/ Uprise of Long Island #8]||April 21st, 2012||13th||2nd||{{Sm|Nairo}}
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-of-long-island-8-4-21-2012-jp-ruleset.321432/ Uprise of Long Island #8]||April 21st, 2012||13th||2nd||{{Sm|Nairo}}
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|{{Trn|Clash of the Titans 6}}||June 2nd, 2012||13th||9th||Xzax
|{{Trn|Collision III|g=SSBB}}||May 12th, 2012||13th / 25||9th / 10||Ish
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|{{Trn|Clash of the Titans 6|g=SSBB}}||June 2nd, 2012||13th||9th||Xzax
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-10-results.323580/ Uprise #10]||June 9th, 2012||4th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/uprise-10-results.323580/ Uprise #10]||June 9th, 2012||4th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Dissention}}||June 23rd, 2012||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Dissention|g=SSBB}}||June 23rd, 2012||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/324962 Collision IV]||July 7th, 2012||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision IV|g=SSBB}}||July 7th, 2012||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|SKTAR}}||July 14th-15th, 2012||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|SKTAR|g=SSBB}}||July 14th-15th, 2012||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/road-to-apex-l-i-r-r-2-results-thread-videos-are-up.325876/ L.I.R.R. 2]||July 28th, 2012||4th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/road-to-apex-l-i-r-r-2-results-thread-videos-are-up.325876/ L.I.R.R. 2]||July 28th, 2012||4th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/impact-iv.327109/ Impact IV]||August 25th, 2012||9th||7th||Nairo
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/impact-iv.327109/ Impact IV]||August 25th, 2012||9th||7th||Nairo
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/collision-v-results.327341/ Collision V]||September 1st, 2012||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision V|g=SSBB}}||September 1st, 2012||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Uprise 11|g=SSBB}}||December 29th, 2012||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Collision VI|g=SSBB}}||January 5th, 2013||9th / 32||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Uprise 11}}||December 29th, 2012||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Apex 2013|g=SSBB}}||January 11th-13th, 2013||65th||33rd||{{Sm|Bleachigo}}
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|{{Trn|Rescue 2}}||March 2nd, 2013||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Rescue 2|g=SSBB}}||March 2nd, 2013||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR 7}}||July 6th-7th, 2013||7th||13th||{{Sm|Tron_Kat}}
|{{Trn|KTAR 7|g=SSBB}}||July 6th-7th, 2013||7th||13th||{{Sm|Tron_Kat}}
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|{{Trn|SKTAR 2}}||August 3rd-4th, 2013||33rd||17th||{{Sm|Zeton}}
|{{Trn|SKTAR 2|g=SSBB}}||August 3rd-4th, 2013||33rd||17th||{{Sm|Zeton}}
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|{{Trn|KTAR 8}}||December 28th, 2013||25th (Forfeit)||13th||{{Sm|JoeST}}
|{{Trn|KTAR 8|g=SSBB}}||December 28th, 2013||25th (Forfeit)||13th||{{Sm|JoeST}}
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|[https://smashboards.com/threads/smash-at-the-edge-results-11-23-2013.343010/ Smash At The Edge]||November 23rd, 2013||4th||4th||{{Sm|Megaplox}}
|[https://smashboards.com/threads/smash-at-the-edge-results-11-23-2013.343010/ Smash At The Edge]||November 23rd, 2013||4th||4th||{{Sm|Megaplox}}
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|{{Trn|Forest Temple}}||January 11th, 2014||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Forest Temple|g=SSBB}}||January 11th, 2014||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
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|{{Trn|KTAR XI}}||November 22nd, 2014||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR XI|g=SSB4}}||November 22nd, 2014||5th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Collision X|g=SSB4}}||November 29th, 2014||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://tod2014.challonge.com/ Triumph or Die 2014]||November 30th, 2014||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[http://tod2014.challonge.com/ Triumph or Die 2014]||November 30th, 2014||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://challonge.com/REU1WS Roll Em Up]||December 21st, 2014||9th||4th||{{Sm|Jband}}
|[https://challonge.com/REU1WS Roll Em Up]||December 21st, 2014||9th||4th||{{Sm|Jband}}
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|{{Trn|Final Battle}}||January 17th, 2015||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision XI|g=SSB4}}||January 3rd, 2015||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR XII}}||March 21st, 2015||25th||2nd||{{Sm|Dapuffster}}
|{{Trn|Final Battle|g=SSB4}}||January 17th, 2015||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR XIII}}||July 12th, 2015||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR XII|g=SSB4}}||March 21st, 2015||25th||2nd||{{Sm|Dapuffster}}
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|{{Trn|EVO 2015}}||July 17th-19th, 2015||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision XII|g=SSB4}}||June 6th, 2015||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://smashboards.com/rankings/the-break-weekly-319-super-smash-bros-4-wii-u.7750/event The Break Weekly #319]||July 28th, 2015||2nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR XIII|g=SSB4}}||July 12th, 2015||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|SKTAR 4}}||August 22nd-23rd, 2015||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|EVO 2015|g=SSB4}}||July 17th-19th, 2015||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR XIV}}||November 7th, 2015||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://smashboards.com/rankings/events/the-break-weekly-319-super-smash-bros-4-wii-u.7750/ The Break Weekly #319]||July 28th, 2015||2nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|SKTAR 4|g=SSB4}}||August 22nd-23rd, 2015||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR XIV|g=SSB4}}||November 7th, 2015||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://vgbootcamp.challonge.com/SatX11242015SSB4 S@X 125]||November 24th, 2015||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[http://vgbootcamp.challonge.com/SatX11242015SSB4 S@X 125]||November 24th, 2015||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|KTAR XVI}}||January 9th, 2016||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR XVI|g=SSB4}}||January 9th, 2016||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|GENESIS 3}}||January 15th-17th, 2016||129th||49th||{{Sm|Cyro}}
|{{Trn|GENESIS 3|g=SSB4}}||January 15th-17th, 2016||129th||49th||{{Sm|Cyro}}
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|{{Trn|KTAR XVII}}||February 13th, 2016||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|KTAR XVII|g=SSB4}}||February 13th, 2016||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|2GGT: FOW Saga}}||March 26th, 2016||25th||13th||Cyro
|{{Trn|2GGT: FOW Saga|g=SSB4}}||March 26th, 2016||25th||13th||Cyro
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|{{Trn|Pound 2016}}||April 2nd-3rd, 2016||193rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Pound 2016|g=SSB4}}||April 2nd-3rd, 2016||193rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|CEO 2016}}||June 24th-26th, 2016||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|CEO 2016|g=SSB4}}||June 24th-26th, 2016||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|EVO 2016}}||July 15th-17th, 2016||769th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|EVO 2016|g=SSB4}}||July 15th-17th, 2016||769th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|2GGT: KTAR Saga}}||July 23rd, 2016||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|2GGT: KTAR Saga|g=SSB4}}||July 23rd, 2016||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Smash Factor 5}}||July 29th-31st, 2016||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Smash Factor 5|g=SSB4}}||July 29th-31st, 2016||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://challonge.com/OVA2FINAL OVA #2: "El Salto de Fé"]||October 22nd, 2016||17th||?||NAKAT
|[http://challonge.com/OVA2FINAL OVA #2: "El Salto de Fé"]||October 22nd, 2016||17th||?||NAKAT
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|{{Trn|Smash the Record 2016}}||November 11th-14th, 2016||33rd||13th||{{Sm|Xatic}}
|{{Trn|Smash the Record 2016|g=SSB4}}||November 11th-14th, 2016||33rd||13th||{{Sm|Xatic}}
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|[https://smash.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-78/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/92621 Mega Smash Mondays 78]||December 12th, 2016||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/mega-smash-mondays-78/event/wii-u-singles/brackets/92621 Mega Smash Mondays 78]||December 12th, 2016||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|2GGT: ZeRo Saga}}||December 16th-18th, 2016||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|2GGT: ZeRo Saga|g=SSB4}}||December 16th-18th, 2016||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}||March 24th-26th, 2017||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|2GGC: Civil War|g=SSB4}}||March 24th-26th, 2017||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-factor-toluca/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/131873 Smash Factor Toluca]||April 29th-30th, 2017||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/smash-factor-toluca/event/wii-u-singles/brackets/131873 Smash Factor Toluca]||April 29th-30th, 2017||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://challonge.com/CilDetonation Detonation]||May 26th, 2017||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[http://challonge.com/CilDetonation Detonation]||May 26th, 2017||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-of-the-titans-33/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/135127 Smash of the Titans 33]||June 1st, 2017||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/smash-of-the-titans-33/event/wii-u-singles/brackets/135127 Smash of the Titans 33]||June 1st, 2017||7th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Battle of BC 2}}||June 3rd-4th, 2017||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Battle of BC 2|g=SSB4}}||June 3rd-4th, 2017||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|[http://challonge.com/detonation2 Detonation 2]||June 17th, 2017||2nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|[http://challonge.com/detonation2 Detonation 2]||June 17th, 2017||2nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Subs Not Scrubs: Hackoru}}||June 21st, 2017||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Subs Not Scrubs: Hackoru|g=SSB4}}{{OnlineIcon}}||June 21st, 2017||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Naifu Wars: World War 2}}||June 23rd, 2017||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Naifu Wars: World War 2|g=SSB4}}{{OnlineIcon}}||June 23rd, 2017||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|OnettBoyz Mega Monthly 4}}||June 28th, 2017||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;  
|{{Trn|OnettBoyz Mega Monthly 4|g=SSB4}}{{OnlineIcon}}||June 28th, 2017||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;  
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|{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2017}}||September 29th-October 1st, 2017||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2017|g=SSB4}}||September 29th-October 1st, 2017||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
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|{{Trn|GENESIS 5}}||January 19th-21st, 2018||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|GENESIS 5|g=SSB4}}||January 19th-21st, 2018||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
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|{{Trn|Frostbite 2018}}||February 9th-11th, 2018||&mdash;||97th||{{Sm|iRJi}}
|{{Trn|Frostbite 2018|g=SSB4}}||February 9th-11th, 2018||&mdash;||97th||{{Sm|iRJi}}
|-
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|{{Trn|Expand Gong 3}}||April 6th-8th, 2018||17th||1st||{{Sm|FOW}}
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 3|g=SSB4}}||April 6th-8th, 2018||17th||1st||{{Sm|FOW}}
|-
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|{{Trn|SwitchFest}}||April 21st-22nd, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|SwitchFest|g=SSB4}}||April 21st-22nd, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
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|[https://smash.gg/tournament/arcane-tournaments-2018/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/195594/487053 Arcane Tournaments 2018]||April 27th-29th, 2018||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Arcane Tournaments 2018|g=SSB4}}||April 27th-29th, 2018||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2018}}||June 9th-10th, 2018||9th||5th||{{Sm|Tweek}}
|{{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2018|g=SSB4}}||June 9th-10th, 2018||9th||5th||{{Sm|Tweek}}
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|{{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}}||June 23rd-24th, 2018||&mdash;||65th||{{Sm|Shiva}}
|{{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga|g=SSB4}}||June 23rd-24th, 2018||&mdash;||65th||{{Sm|Shiva}}
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|{{Trn|Smash Sounds}}||July 7th-8th, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Smash Sounds|g=SSB4}}||July 7th-8th, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Showdown: Battle Royale 3}}||July 14th-15th, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Showdown: Battle Royale 3|g=SSB4}}||July 14th-15th, 2018||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2018}}||November 2nd-4th, 2018||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2018|g=SSB4}}||November 2nd-4th, 2018||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 1}}||December 28th-30th, 2018||9th||3rd||{{Sm|NAKAT}}
|{{Trn|Ultimate WANTED 1|g=SSBU}}||December 28th-30th, 2018||9th||3rd||{{Sm|NAKAT}}
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/climax-3-1/event/ultimate-singles/brackets/479684/840008 Climax 3]||January 12th, 2019||5th||4th||{{Sm|Hackoru}}
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|[https://smash.gg/tournament/climax-3-1/events/ultimate-singles/brackets/479684/840008 Climax 3]||January 12th, 2019||5th||4th||{{Sm|Hackoru}}
|{{Trn|Ursa Minor 3|g=SSBU}}||February 21st, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Ursa Minor 3}}||February 21st, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision 2019|g=SSBU}}||March 16th-17th, 2019||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Collision 2019}}||March 16th-17th, 2019||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4|g=SSBU}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||5th||7th||{{Sm|Sandman}}
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|{{Trn|Expand Gong 4}}||April 5th-7th, 2019||5th||7th||{{Sm|Sandman}}
|{{Trn|Umebura SP 3|g=SSBU}}||April 13th, 2019||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Umebura SP 3}}||April 13th, 2019||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2019|g=SSBU}}||May 11th, 2019||17th||13th||{{Sm|Cilvanis}}
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|{{Trn|Saints Gaming Live 2019}}||May 11th, 2019||17th||13th||{{Sm|Cilvanis}}
|{{Trn|MomoCon 2019|g=SSBU}}||May 23rd-26th, 2019||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|MomoCon 2019}}||May 23rd-26th, 2019||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Crown|g=SSBU}}||June 8th, 2019||67th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Crown}}||June 8th, 2019||67th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Mango's Birthday Bash|g=SSBU}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Mango's Birthday Bash}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||25th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Holiday Heist 5|g=SSBU}}||December 28th, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Holiday Heist 5}}||December 28th, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|GENESIS 7|g=SSBU}}||January 24th-26th, 2020||257th (DQ)||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|GENESIS 7}}||January 24th-26th, 2020||257th (DQ)||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Smash Vertex|g=SSBU}}||February 6th-9th, 2020||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Smash Vertex}}||February 6th-9th, 2020||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Frostbite 2020|g=SSBU}}||February 21st-23rd, 2020||257th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}||February 21st-23rd, 2020||257th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 8|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||March 27th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 8}}||March 27th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Block'd In|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||April 14th, 2020||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Block'd In}}||April 14th, 2020||13th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 9|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||April 17th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 9}}||April 17th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|The Quarantine Series: Minor Tournament 1|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||April 18th-19th, 2020||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|The Quarantine Series: Minor Tournament 1}}||April 18th-19th, 2020||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Pound Online|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||April 24th-26th, 2020||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Pound Online}}||April 24th-26th, 2020||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|The Box|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||May 8th-10th, 2020||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|The Box}}||May 8th-10th, 2020||129th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 11|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||May 15th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Ultimate Naifu Wars 11}}||May 15th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision Online|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||May 23rd, 2020||769th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Collision Online}}||May 23rd, 2020||769th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|King of WiFi Random Characters|g=SSBU}}{{OnlineIcon}}||May 30th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|King of WiFi Random Characters}}||May 30th, 2020||33rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Playing for Pride|g=SSBU}} {{OnlineIcon}} ||June 20th-21st, 2020||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 Placement!!2v2 Placement!!Partner
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|{{Trn|Playing for Pride}}||June 20th-21st, 2020||65th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Collision III|g=PM}}||May 12th, 2012||5th / 9||&mdash;||&mdash;
|}
|}


==Underage sex allegation==
==Sexual misconduct allegation and ban==
On the early morning of July 2nd, 2020, amidst a wave of sexual harassment allegations in the community, a [[Twitter]] user by the name of Error: 102-R accused Keitaro for having sex with {{Sm|Shiva}} - who was a minor - during {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}} <ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/ER120R/status/1278577762022748161|title=Initial post on Keitaro}}</ref>. On the same morning, Keitaro would release a Twitlonger confirming the allegation. He stated that he and Shiva participated in a drinking game and that she started acting sexual towards him, while Keitaro decided to follow through; he emphasized in his post that there were no excuses for his behavior. He also announced that he was going to leave for a long time in order to work on himself and deactivated his Twitter account<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sra54f|title=Keitaro's statement}}</ref>.
On the early morning of July 2nd, 2020, amidst a [[2020 Super Smash Bros. sexual misconduct allegations|wave of sexual harassment allegations in the community]], a [[Twitter]] user by the name of Error: 102-R accused Keitaro for having sex with {{Sm|Shiva}} - who was a minor - during {{Trn|2GG: Hyrule Saga}} <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ER120R/status/1278577762022748161|title=Initial post on Keitaro}}</ref>. On the same morning, Keitaro would release a Twitlonger confirming the allegation. He stated that he and Shiva participated in a drinking game and that she started acting sexual towards him, while Keitaro decided to follow through; he emphasized in his post that there were no excuses for his behavior. He also announced that he was moving out of the Loft and was going to leave for a long time in order to work on himself and deactivated his Twitter account<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702101449/https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sra54f|title=Keitaro's statement (archived on the Wayback Machine)}}</ref>.


Following these allegations, the 2GGaming panel banned Keitaro from all of their future events, alongside several others accused of sexual misconduct during this time.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/2GGaming/status/1278797509612105729|title=2GGaming statement}}</ref>
Following these allegations, the 2GGaming panel banned Keitaro from all of their future events, alongside several others accused of sexual misconduct during this time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/2GGaming/status/1278797509612105729|title=2GGaming statement}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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**"Catch one of these" is Keitaro's signature phrase whenever he shoots a projectile, such as Mii Brawler Shot Put, Snake up smash or Remote Missile, Link's Remote Bombs, or Mii Swordfighter's Chakram and Gale Strike. When he lands a hit, he would shout "YOU CAUGHT IT!"
**"Catch one of these" is Keitaro's signature phrase whenever he shoots a projectile, such as Mii Brawler Shot Put, Snake up smash or Remote Missile, Link's Remote Bombs, or Mii Swordfighter's Chakram and Gale Strike. When he lands a hit, he would shout "YOU CAUGHT IT!"
**"Recover high, Keitaro!" is said whenever Keitaro tries to recover high with Snake's Cypher because he usually gets punished if he recovers low.
**"Recover high, Keitaro!" is said whenever Keitaro tries to recover high with Snake's Cypher because he usually gets punished if he recovers low.
**"LESGO!" means that whenever Keitaro clutches a game or beats Nairo, he would exclaim this word. This was originally said by {{Sm|Abadango}} when he came over to the LOFT house and did {{SSBU|Hero}} ditto with Keitaro.
**"LESGO!" means that whenever Keitaro clutches a game or beats Nairo, he would exclaim this word. This was originally said by {{Sm|Abadango}} when he came to Mexico for Smash Factor and did {{SSBU|Hero}} ditto with Keitaro.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://twitter.com/KeitaroTime Twitter account]
*[http://twitter.com/KeitaroTime Twitter account] {{dead link}}
*[https://www.twitch.tv/rushhoursmash Twitch channel]
*[https://www.twitch.tv/rushhoursmash Twitch channel] {{dead link}}
*[https://ssbworld.com/players/660/keitaro SSBWorld profile]
*[https://ssbworld.com/players/660/keitaro SSBWorld profile]
*[https://smashdata.gg/smash/4/player/Keitaro Smashdata profile]
*[https://smashdata.gg/smash/4/player/Keitaro Smashdata profile]
*[https://www.facebook.com/Mussingtonr Facebook profile]
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/Rurounikeitaro Rush Hour Smash primary YouTube channel]
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/Rurounikeitaro Rush Hour Smash primary YouTube channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/fpsFALSE Rush Hour Smash secondary YouTube channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/fpsFALSE Rush Hour Smash secondary YouTube channel]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/member.php?u=46363 SmashBoards public profile]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/member.php?u=46363 SmashBoards public profile]
*[https://www.instagram.com/leapoffaithsmash/ Leap of Faith Instagram account]
*[https://www.instagram.com/leapoffaithsmash/ Leap of Faith Instagram account]
*[https://www.patreon.com/rushhoursmash?ty=h Rush Hour Smash Patreon]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:49, August 30, 2024

Keitaro
KeitaroG3.jpg
Character info
Melee main Marth
Other Melee character Falco
Brawl mains Falco, Diddy Kong
Smash 4 main Falco
Other Smash 4 character Mii Brawler
Retired Smash 4 character Diddy Kong
Ultimate mains Snake, Falco
Other Ultimate character Link
Project M main Marth
Team info
Former sponsor(s) Counter Logic Gaming, Susquehanna Esports
Crew(s) Leap of Faith
Personal and other info
Real name Richard King Jr.
Birth date (age 37)
Location Tallmadge, Ohio USA

Keitaro is a former player from New Jersey residing in Tallmadge, Ohio. He mained Falco in SSB4 and in Brawl, and was one of the best Falco players in the world in Smash 4. In Brawl, Keitaro was ranked 80th on the 2014 SSBBRank and 7th on the Tristate Brawl Power Rankings, and took sets off of players such as Salem, Xzax, Seagull Joe, DKwill, Pelca, and Bloodcross. In Smash 4, he formerly ranked 10th on the New Jersey Smash 4 Power Rankings, and took sets off of players such as Salem, tamim, Vinnie, DKwill, and Legit. He was also known for his content production through Rush Hour Smash, which he founded with False, being the tournament organiser of the KTAR and SKTAR tournament series, as well as his commentary. He was also a member of the Smash Back Room and a member of the Unity Ruleset Committee.

On March 9th, 2016, Keitaro was signed by Counter Logic Gaming.[1] Although he later parted ways with them, he was then signed by Susquehanna Esports as a caster and content creator. [2] Susquehanna Esports removed him from the organization on July 2nd, 2020 following confirmed accusations of sexual misconduct. [3]

Tournament placings[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
SMASHTALITY 3 June 2nd-3rd, 2007 33rd — —
EVO 2015 July 17th-19th, 2015 722nd — —
Smash the Record 2016 November 11th-14th, 2016 97th 25th Xatic

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
Clash of the Titans IV February 7th-8th, 2009 65th 25th JCaesar
Apex 2009 May 9th-10th, 2009 49th 17th Xzax
KTAR December 6th, 2009 13th 9th Xzax
Wiegraf Too Good January 2nd, 2010 5th 5th Doom
Pound 4 January 16th-18th, 2010 49th 13th Xzax
KTAR 2 March 20th, 2010 7th — —
MLG Columbus 2010 June 4th-6th, 2010 33rd 25th Xzax
Apex 2010 August 6th-8th, 2010 33rd — —
KTAR 3 September 25th, 2010 25th — —
MLG DC 2010 October 15th-17th, 2010 17th — —
KTAR 5 May 21st, 2011 13th — —
Uprise of Long Island #4 May 28th, 2011 5th — —
School is in Session 5 June 11th-12th, 2011 17th — —
Uprise of Long Island #5 June 18th, 2011 9th 7th RJ
KTAR 6 August 14th, 2011 — 13th GDX
Concentrate II October 30th, 2011 25th 7th Squall
Apex 2012 January 6th-8th, 2012 — 25th False
Collision January 28th, 2012 17th / 26 5th / 10 Ish
Collision II March 17th, 2012 5th / 23 — —
Concentrate IV March 31st, 2012 5th — —
Uprise of Long Island #8 April 21st, 2012 13th 2nd Nairo
Collision III May 12th, 2012 13th / 25 9th / 10 Ish
Clash of the Titans 6 June 2nd, 2012 13th 9th Xzax
Uprise #10 June 9th, 2012 4th — —
Dissention June 23rd, 2012 7th — —
Collision IV July 7th, 2012 9th — —
SKTAR July 14th-15th, 2012 33rd — —
L.I.R.R. 2 July 28th, 2012 4th — —
Impact IV August 25th, 2012 9th 7th Nairo
Collision V September 1st, 2012 7th — —
Uprise 11 December 29th, 2012 13th — —
Collision VI January 5th, 2013 9th / 32 — —
Apex 2013 January 11th-13th, 2013 65th 33rd Bleachigo
Rescue 2 March 2nd, 2013 9th — —
KTAR 7 July 6th-7th, 2013 7th 13th Tron_Kat
SKTAR 2 August 3rd-4th, 2013 33rd 17th Zeton
KTAR 8 December 28th, 2013 25th (Forfeit) 13th JoeST
Smash At The Edge November 23rd, 2013 4th 4th Megaplox
Forest Temple January 11th, 2014 9th — —

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
CLASH Tournaments Invitational September 14th, 2014 10th 7th Pride

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
KTAR XI November 22nd, 2014 5th — —
Collision X November 29th, 2014 3rd — —
Triumph or Die 2014 November 30th, 2014 33rd — —
Roll Em Up December 21st, 2014 9th 4th Jband
Collision XI January 3rd, 2015 9th — —
Final Battle January 17th, 2015 13th — —
KTAR XII March 21st, 2015 25th 2nd Dapuffster
Collision XII June 6th, 2015 9th — —
KTAR XIII July 12th, 2015 25th — —
EVO 2015 July 17th-19th, 2015 65th — —
The Break Weekly #319 July 28th, 2015 2nd — —
SKTAR 4 August 22nd-23rd, 2015 17th — —
KTAR XIV November 7th, 2015 17th — —
S@X 125 November 24th, 2015 3rd — —
KTAR XVI January 9th, 2016 33rd — —
GENESIS 3 January 15th-17th, 2016 129th 49th Cyro
KTAR XVII February 13th, 2016 25th — —
2GGT: FOW Saga March 26th, 2016 25th 13th Cyro
Pound 2016 April 2nd-3rd, 2016 193rd — —
CEO 2016 June 24th-26th, 2016 129th — —
EVO 2016 July 15th-17th, 2016 769th — —
2GGT: KTAR Saga July 23rd, 2016 49th — —
Smash Factor 5 July 29th-31st, 2016 25th — —
OVA #2: "El Salto de Fé" October 22nd, 2016 17th ? NAKAT
Smash the Record 2016 November 11th-14th, 2016 33rd 13th Xatic
Mega Smash Mondays 78 December 12th, 2016 9th — —
2GGT: ZeRo Saga December 16th-18th, 2016 65th — —
2GGC: Civil War March 24th-26th, 2017 97th — —
Smash Factor Toluca April 29th-30th, 2017 9th — —
Detonation May 26th, 2017 3rd — —
Smash of the Titans 33 June 1st, 2017 7th — —
Battle of BC 2 June 3rd-4th, 2017 49th — —
Detonation 2 June 17th, 2017 2nd — —
Subs Not Scrubs: HackoruOnline June 21st, 2017 13th — —
Naifu Wars: World War 2Online June 23rd, 2017 17th — —
OnettBoyz Mega Monthly 4Online June 28th, 2017 13th — —
GameTyrant Expo 2017 September 29th-October 1st, 2017 49th — —
GENESIS 5 January 19th-21st, 2018 97th — —
Frostbite 2018 February 9th-11th, 2018 — 97th iRJi
Expand Gong 3 April 6th-8th, 2018 17th 1st FOW
SwitchFest April 21st-22nd, 2018 33rd — —
Arcane Tournaments 2018 April 27th-29th, 2018 17th — —
Saints Gaming Live 2018 June 9th-10th, 2018 9th 5th Tweek
2GG: Hyrule Saga June 23rd-24th, 2018 — 65th Shiva
Smash Sounds July 7th-8th, 2018 33rd — —
Showdown: Battle Royale 3 July 14th-15th, 2018 33rd — —
GameTyrant Expo 2018 November 2nd-4th, 2018 9th — —

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
Ultimate WANTED 1 December 28th-30th, 2018 9th 3rd NAKAT
Climax 3 January 12th, 2019 5th 4th Hackoru
Ursa Minor 3 February 21st, 2019 49th — —
Collision 2019 March 16th-17th, 2019 65th — —
Expand Gong 4 April 5th-7th, 2019 5th 7th Sandman
Umebura SP 3 April 13th, 2019 129th — —
Saints Gaming Live 2019 May 11th, 2019 17th 13th Cilvanis
MomoCon 2019 May 23rd-26th, 2019 129th — —
Crown June 8th, 2019 67th — —
Mango's Birthday Bash December 7th-8th, 2019 25th — —
Holiday Heist 5 December 28th, 2019 49th — —
GENESIS 7 January 24th-26th, 2020 257th (DQ) — —
Smash Vertex February 6th-9th, 2020 17th — —
Frostbite 2020 February 21st-23rd, 2020 257th — —
Ultimate Naifu Wars 8 Online March 27th, 2020 33rd — —
Block'd In Online April 14th, 2020 13th — —
Ultimate Naifu Wars 9 Online April 17th, 2020 33rd — —
The Quarantine Series: Minor Tournament 1 Online April 18th-19th, 2020 129th — —
Pound Online Online April 24th-26th, 2020 97th — —
The Box Online May 8th-10th, 2020 129th — —
Ultimate Naifu Wars 11 Online May 15th, 2020 33rd — —
Collision Online Online May 23rd, 2020 769th — —
King of WiFi Random CharactersOnline May 30th, 2020 33rd — —
Playing for Pride Online June 20th-21st, 2020 65th — —

Project M[edit]

Tournament Date 1v1 Placement 2v2 Placement Partner
Collision III May 12th, 2012 5th / 9 — —

Sexual misconduct allegation and ban[edit]

On the early morning of July 2nd, 2020, amidst a wave of sexual harassment allegations in the community, a Twitter user by the name of Error: 102-R accused Keitaro for having sex with Shiva - who was a minor - during 2GG: Hyrule Saga [4]. On the same morning, Keitaro would release a Twitlonger confirming the allegation. He stated that he and Shiva participated in a drinking game and that she started acting sexual towards him, while Keitaro decided to follow through; he emphasized in his post that there were no excuses for his behavior. He also announced that he was moving out of the Loft and was going to leave for a long time in order to work on himself and deactivated his Twitter account[5].

Following these allegations, the 2GGaming panel banned Keitaro from all of their future events, alongside several others accused of sexual misconduct during this time.[6]

Trivia[edit]

  • Keitaro is well-known for his friendship with Nairo and a likable person on his streams due to his comedic and hyperbolic personality.
    • Because of his relationship, Keitaro commentated Nairo and Light's set at Collision 2019, exaggerating Ganondorf's strength.
  • Keitaro has several different catchphrases while playing. Examples include:
    • "Catch one of these" is Keitaro's signature phrase whenever he shoots a projectile, such as Mii Brawler Shot Put, Snake up smash or Remote Missile, Link's Remote Bombs, or Mii Swordfighter's Chakram and Gale Strike. When he lands a hit, he would shout "YOU CAUGHT IT!"
    • "Recover high, Keitaro!" is said whenever Keitaro tries to recover high with Snake's Cypher because he usually gets punished if he recovers low.
    • "LESGO!" means that whenever Keitaro clutches a game or beats Nairo, he would exclaim this word. This was originally said by Abadango when he came to Mexico for Smash Factor and did Hero ditto with Keitaro.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Welcome Keitaro.
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1106371159958974467
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1278697963137765378
  4. ^ Initial post on Keitaro.
  5. ^ Keitaro's statement (archived on the Wayback Machine).
  6. ^ 2GGaming statement.
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