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'''Shikoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan. Shikoku is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands.  
[[File:Shikoku.png|thumb|200px|Map of Shikoku]]
'''Shikoku''' is a ''Smash'' region in Japan, and is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands. It borders the [[Chūgoku]] region, and as such many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture.


Shikoku only developed a Smash scene during {{forwiiu}} era. As such, it is yougest Smash region in Japan. The main tournament series during this era was [[Himebra]].
Shikoku is considered the youngest ''Smash'' region in Japan, as it only began developing during the ''[[Smash 4]]'' era, with their main tournament series being {{Trn|Himebra}}. As such, only a few notable players during ''Smash 4'' came from that region, including {{Sm|Ginko}}, who ranked as high as 54th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]. However, the scene grew significantly during ''[[Ultimate]]'' after several noteworthy locals were founded during this time, and has since seen several players achieve recognition at a global scale, the most notable players being {{Sm|Asimo}} (prior to his move to Chūgoku) and {{Sm|Yaura}}.
 
[[File:Shikoku.png|thumb|right|200px|Map of Shikoku]]
 
Despite the scene developing late, {{Sm|Ginko}} was able to achieve significant out of region success having been ranked as high as 54th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]] and having placed 4th at {{Trn|Hyper Sumabato}}. The scene has grown significantly during ''Ultimate'' with the region developing several locals and hosting it first tournament with over 100 entrants. Many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture which is part of the [[Chūgoku]] region of Japan.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].


==Smashers==
:''See also: [[:Category:Shikoku smashers]]''
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
===Globally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|-
|19||{{Sm|Yaura|c1=Dark Samus|g=SSBU}}||The strongest Dark Samus players in Japan.
|{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ken|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank 2022]]: 25th||Resided in Shikoku up until late-2022, where he moved to [[Chūgoku]].
|-
|-
|32||{{Sm|Asimo|c1=Ryu|g=SSBU}}||One of the best Ryu players in Japan.
|{{Sm|Kuhaku|Japan}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: 117th||
|-
|-
|55||{{Sm|Mottsuan|c1=Bayonetta|g=SSBU}}||One of the best Bayonetta players in Japan.  
|{{Sm|Niyae|Japan}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: 135th||
|-
|{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.1]]: 13th||
|}
|}


====Top players====
===Nationally ranked players===
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Pac-Man players in Japan during the early metagame.
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Shikoku.
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Ginko|Japan}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]: 56th||
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup}}||128||November 13th, 2021||First smash tournament in Shikoku with over 100 entrants
|{{Sm|Mottsuan|Japan}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 55th||
|}
|}


Several prefectures in Shikoku have developed regular running tournaments.  
===Other notable players===
{|class="wikitable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Suga nandesu|Japan}}||{{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||One of Shikoku's best players in ''Ultimate'', known outside of Japan for his tag.
|-
|{{Sm|Tetsuya|Japan}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Perhaps the earliest notable player from the region, having competed in ''Melee'' events throughout the 2000s.
|-
|{{Sm|Wimper|Japan}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||One of Shikoku's best players in ''Smash 4'', notably winning the final ''Smash 4'' {{Trn|Himebra}} event.
|}


*[https://twitter.com/himebura Himebra] located in the Ehime prefecture.
==Tournaments==
*[https://twitter.com/shu_sue_ssbu Kagawa Battle Competition] located in the Kagawa prefecture.
:''See also: [[:Category:Shikoku tournaments]]''
*[https://twitter.com/okyaku_smabra Kyakubra] located in the Kōchi prefecture.
*[https://twitter.com/tokudai_ssbu Tokudai] located in the Tokushima prefecture.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable tournament series===
===Notable players===
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.  
===Other top players===
*{{Sm|Tetsuya|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}:Primarily played in the 2000's.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Shikoku players were ranked on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Japan ranking!!NameNotes
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
|-
|-
|168||{{Sm|Tamanegi|c1=Cloud|g=SSB4}}||
|{{Trn|Himebra}} (Ehime)||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||||
|-
|-
|172||{{Sm|Wimper|c1=Wario|g=SSB4}}||One of the best players in Shikkoku
|[https://twitter.com/shu_sue_ssbu Kagawa Battle Competition] (Kagawa)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||||
|-
|{{Trn|Kyakubra}} (Kōchi)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||||
|-
|[https://twitter.com/tokudai_ssbu Tokudai] (Tokushima)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||||
|}
|}


====Other top players====
===Largest singles events===
*{{Sm|Ginko|c1=Pac-Man|c2=Mewtwo|c3=R.O.B.|g=SSB4}}: One of the best Pac-Man  and Mewtwo players in Japan. Formerly ranked 56th on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
|-
|'''1'''||{{Trn|Maesuma Offline (Shikoku)}}||July 9th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||155||{{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu|Japan}}||{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''2'''||{{Trn|Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup}}||November 13th, 2021||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||128||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''3'''||{{Trn|Mamebura 7}}||June 26th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||rowspan="2"|64||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|{{Trn|Awabura 3}}||July 18th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Suganandesu|Japan}}||{{Head|Chrom|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''5'''||{{Trn|Mamebura 8}}||September 18th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||62||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''6'''||{{Trn|Himebra SP 11}}||September 23rd, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||56||{{Sm|Mottsuan|Japan}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''7'''||{{Trn|Awabura 4}}||October 8th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||rowspan="2"|53||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|King K. Rool|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|{{Trn|Mamebura 10}}||June 4th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|rowspan="4|'''9'''||Kyakubra SP 4||December 22nd, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||rowspan="4"|48||{{Sm|Shinano|Japan}}||
|-
|{{Trn|Himebra SP 10}}||April 17th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Yaura|Japan}}||{{Head|Dark Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|[https://challonge.com/m11y9akh Kyakubra SP 11]||May 22nd, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/sp-12-pirates-cup/details Kyakubra SP 12]||October 16th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||{{Sm|Makino|Japan}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
Power rankings:
*[[Shikoku Power Rankings]]
*[[Shikoku Power Rankings]]
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Shikoku smashers|Shikoku smashers]]
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Shikoku tournaments|Shikoku tournaments]]


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

Latest revision as of 00:07, December 31, 2024

Map of Shikoku

Shikoku is a Smash region in Japan, and is the fourth largest of the five main Japanese islands. It borders the Chūgoku region, and as such many players also regularly play in the neighboring Okayama prefecture.

Shikoku is considered the youngest Smash region in Japan, as it only began developing during the Smash 4 era, with their main tournament series being Himebra. As such, only a few notable players during Smash 4 came from that region, including Ginko, who ranked as high as 54th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. However, the scene grew significantly during Ultimate after several noteworthy locals were founded during this time, and has since seen several players achieve recognition at a global scale, the most notable players being Asimo (prior to his move to Chūgoku) and Yaura.

Smashers[edit]

See also: Category:Shikoku smashers

The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.

Globally ranked players[edit]

Tag Character(s) Best placement Notes
Japan Asimo Ryu (SSBU)Ken (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate OrionRank 2022: 25th Resided in Shikoku up until late-2022, where he moved to Chūgoku.
Japan Kuhaku Donkey Kong (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate LumiRank 2024.2: 117th
Japan Niyae Steve (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate LumiRank 2024.2: 135th
Japan Yaura Dark Samus (SSBU)Samus (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate LumiRank 2024.1: 13th

Nationally ranked players[edit]

Tag Character(s) Best placement Notes
Japan Ginko Pac-Man (SSB4)Mewtwo (SSB4)R.O.B. (SSB4)Pac-Man (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. 4 JAPAN Power Rankings: 56th
Japan Mottsuan Bayonetta (SSBU) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Experimental Smash Player Rankings: 55th

Other notable players[edit]

Tag Character(s) Notes
Japan Suga nandesu Chrom (SSBU)Roy (SSBU) One of Shikoku's best players in Ultimate, known outside of Japan for his tag.
Japan Tetsuya Jigglypuff (SSBM) Perhaps the earliest notable player from the region, having competed in Melee events throughout the 2000s.
Japan Wimper Wario (SSB4)Wario (SSBU) One of Shikoku's best players in Smash 4, notably winning the final Smash 4 Himebra event.

Tournaments[edit]

See also: Category:Shikoku tournaments

Notable tournament series[edit]

Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.

Tournament Games Type Status
Himebra (Ehime) Super Smash Bros. for Wii USuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kagawa Battle Competition (Kagawa) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kyakubra (Kōchi) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tokudai (Tokushima) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Largest singles events[edit]

Rank Tournament Date Game Attendance Winner Character(s)
1 Maesuma Offline (Shikoku) July 9th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 155 Japan Miya Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU)
2 Himebra 4th Anniversary Cup November 13th, 2021 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 128 Japan Yaura Samus (SSBU)Dark Samus (SSBU)
3 Mamebura 7 June 26th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 64 Japan Yaura Samus (SSBU)Dark Samus (SSBU)Sephiroth (SSBU)
Awabura 3 July 18th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Japan Suganandesu Chrom (SSBU)Roy (SSBU)
5 Mamebura 8 September 18th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 62 Japan Asimo Ryu (SSBU)
6 Himebra SP 11 September 23rd, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 56 Japan Mottsuan Bayonetta (SSBU)
7 Awabura 4 October 8th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 53 Japan Yaura Dark Samus (SSBU)Samus (SSBU)Cloud (SSBU)King K. Rool (SSBU)
Mamebura 10 June 4th, 2023 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Japan Asimo Ryu (SSBU)
9 Kyakubra SP 4 December 22nd, 2019 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 48 Japan Shinano
Himebra SP 10 April 17th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Japan Yaura Dark Samus (SSBU)Samus (SSBU)Sephiroth (SSBU)
Kyakubra SP 11 May 22nd, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Japan Asimo Ryu (SSBU)
Kyakubra SP 12 October 16th, 2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Japan Makino Sheik (SSBU)

See also[edit]

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