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'''Hokkaidō''' is a ''Smash'' region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.  
'''Hokkaidō''' is a ''Smash'' region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait, the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.  


Sapporo hosts many of the regions top players and the majority of the tournaments including the long-running [[Hokkaido Smash Tournament]] (HST) series. Many of the top players in region also play online.  
Sapporo hosts many of the region's top players and the majority of the tournaments, including the long-running {{Trn|Hokkaido Smash Tournament}} (HST) series and the {{Trn|Kyokkan}} series. Many of the top players in the region also play online.  


The region greatest success has been in [[Super Smash Bros. 64]]. {{Sm|Amasawa}} was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using a {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, a low tier character. {{Sm|Jouske}} also achieved considerable success having won several Japanese [[nationals]] and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.  
The region's greatest success has been in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64. {{Sm|Amasawa}} was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, a low tier character. {{Sm|Jouske}} also achieved considerable success, having won several Japanese [[nationals]], and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.  


==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
==Smashers==
===Notable players===
:''See also: [[:Category:Hokkaidō smashers]]''
====Other top players====
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
*{{Sm|Jouske|c1=Samus|g=SSB}}: Considered to be one of the strongest players in Japan before retirement.
===Globally ranked players===
*{{Sm|Amasawa|c1=Donkey Kong|g=SSB}}: The best Donkey Kong player in Japan before retirement.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Nao|Japan|p=Hokkaido}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023]]: 85th||
|-
|-
|4||{{Sm|Sheik|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}||One of the best Sheik players in Japan.
|{{Sm|Ogatou|Japan}}||{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: HM (101-150)||
|-
|-
|34||{{Sm|Rui|p=Hokkaido|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}||
|{{Sm|syadou|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2024.2]]: 114th||
|}
|}


===Other top players===
===Nationally ranked players===
*{{Sm|Hutukamiman|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: Ranked 1st on the [https://twitter.com/YetisDontExist/status/1462064411263135756 Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking]
 
Some notable tournament series held in Hokkaidō
 
*[https://twitter.com/hokkaido_ssbm HST] located in Sapparo.
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
 
====Other top players====
*{{Sm|Nariyasu|c1=Fox|c2=Wario|g=SSBB}}
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
====Nationally ranked players====
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[JAPAN Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National ranking!!Name!!Notes
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|-
|64||{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido|c1=Mario|c2=Ganondorf|g=SSB4}}||Placed 17th at {{Trn|Umebura Smash 4 Final}}
|{{Sm|Hakadama|Japan}}||{{Head|Lucas|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucas|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[JAPAN Power Rankings]]: 82nd||
|-
|-
|82||{{Sm|Hakadama|c1=Lucas|g=SSB4}}||One of the best Lucas players in Japan.
|{{Sm|Hutukamiman|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [https://twitter.com/YetisDontExist/status/1462064411263135756 Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking]: 1st||
|-
|-
|198||{{Sm|Rikuya|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}||
|{{Sm|jyo1|Japan}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 160th||
|-
|{{Sm|Nariyasu|Japan}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings]]: 17th||
|-
|{{Sm|Obi|Japan|p=Japan}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 145th||
|-
|{{Sm|Ogatou|Japan}}||{{Head|Luigi|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 67th||
|-
|{{Sm|Rikuya|Japan}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 56th||
|-
|{{Sm|Rui|Japan|p=Hokkaido}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]]: 34th||
|-
|{{Sm|Sheik|Japan}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]]: 4th||
|-
|{{Sm|shion|Japan|p=Japan}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 114th||
|-
|{{Sm|tama|Japan}}||{{Head|Greninja|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]]: 124th||
|-
|{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[LumiRank 2023/Japan Top 200|LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200]]: 146th||Originally from [[Kantō]]; was never ranked globally while residing in Hokkaidō.
|}
|}


====Other top players====
===Other notable players===
*{{Sm|Nariyasu|c1=Cloud|c2=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}}: The most successful Hokkaidō player out of region during ''Smash 4.'' Previously ranked 17th on the [[Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Amasawa|Japan}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB|s=20px}}||Known for being a skilled ''Smash 64'' player while using a character many Japanese players considered the worst in the game. Known for his platform shield-drop up air chains, dubbed the "Amasawa loop".
|-
|{{Sm|Jouske|Japan}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSB|s=20px}}||One of the greatest Japanese ''Smash 64'' players of all-time, although his competitive career was exclusively in Japan. He has won a multitude of majors with just Samus, and has greatly contributed to the character's metagame advancements.
|}


===Major tournaments hosted===
==Tournaments==
A list of significant regional ''Smash 4'' events hosted in Hokkaidō.
:''See also: [[:Category:Hokkaidō tournaments]]''


===Notable tournament series===
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
|-
|{{Trn|HST|series}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|-
|{{Trn|Kamui}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|-
|{{Trn|Kyokkan}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST Final}}||96||November 11th, 2018||
|{{Trn|tamasuma}} (Sapporo)||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Unscheduled||Ongoing
|}
|}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable tournaments===
===Notable players===
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.  
====Globally ranked players====
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[OrionRank 2022]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
!Tournament!!Date!!Entrants!!Supermajor!!Major!!Superregional!!Other
|-
|-
|114||{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}||Regions strongest player. Ranked 5th on the 6th smashmate season.
|{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 2}}||April 15th, 2023||243||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|}
 
====Nationally ranked players====
These Hokkaidō players were ranked on the [[Experimental Smash Player Rankings]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!National Rank!!Name!!Notes
|-
|-
|42||{{Sm|shion|p=Japan|c1=Zero Suit Samus|g=SSBU}}||
|{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 3}}||July 15th, 2023||157||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
|-
|56||{{Sm|Rikuya|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}||
|{{Trn|Kyokkan 4}}||November 4th, 2023||199||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
|-
|67||{{Sm|Ogatou|c1=Luigi|g=SSBU}}||Notable online player. Ranked 3rd on the 16th [[smashmate]] season.
|{{Trn|Kyokkan 5}}||April 20th, 2024||231||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
|-
|83||{{Sm|jyo1|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBU}}||Notable online player. Ranked 10th on the 17th smashmate season.
|{{Trn|Kyokkan 6}}||July 20th, 2024||172||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
|-
|114||{{Sm|Obi|p=Japan|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBU}}||
|{{Trn|Kyokkan 7}}||September 8th, 2024||156||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|-
|-
|124||{{Sm|tama|c1=Greninja|c2=Sephiroth |g=SSBU}}||
|{{Trn|Kyokkan 8}}||December 7th, 2024||219||—||—||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||—
|}
|}


====Other top players====
===Largest singles events===
*{{Sm|Hakadama|c1=Lucas|g=SSBU}}: Ranked 5th on the 3rd [[smashmate]] season.
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
*{{Sm|Oki|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}}: During the early metagame
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
*{{Sm|syadau|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}
 
===Major tournaments hosted===
A list of significant regional ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Hokkaidō. 
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP 2}}||96||March 3rd, 2019||
|'''1'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 2}}||April 15th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||243||{{Sm|acola|Japan}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP 3}}||128||June 2nd, 2019||
|'''2'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 5}}||April 20th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||231||{{Sm|Snow|p=Japan|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP 4}}||128||August 18th, 2019||
|'''3'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 1}}||December 10th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||222||{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP 5}}||128||December 22nd, 2019||
|'''4'''||{{Trn|kyokkan 8}}||December 7th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||219||{{Sm|KEN|Japan}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP 6}}||150||February 22nd, 2020||
|'''5'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 4}}||November 4th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||199||{{Sm|Tsu|Japan}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head| Terry|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP Extend 2021}}||192||December 26th, 2021||
|'''6'''||{{Trn|HST SP Extend 2021}}||December 26th, 2021||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||192||{{Sm|Tsubotsubo|Japan}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP ChampionShip Summer Stage}}||128||August 6th, 2022||
|'''7'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 6}}||July 20th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||172||{{Sm|TamaPDaifuku|Japan}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|KAMUI 1}}||127||September 23rd, 2022||
|'''8'''||{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 3}}||July 15th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||157||{{Sm|Tsubaki|Japan|p=Shizuoka}}||{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|HST SP ChampionShip Autumn Stage}}||128||November 5th, 2022||
|'''9'''||{{Trn|Kyokkan 7}}||September 8th, 2024||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||156||{{Sm|Gorioka|Japan}}||{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|tamasuma kyokkan 1}}||222||December 10th, 2022||
|'''10'''||{{Trn|HST SP 6}}||February 22nd, 2020||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||150||{{Sm|Nao|p=Hokkaido|Japan}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|}
|}


==See also==
[[Category:Japanese regions]]
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Hokkaidō smashers|Hokkaidō smashers]]
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Hokkaidō tournaments|Hokkaidō tournaments]]
 
[[Category:Smash regions]]

Latest revision as of 00:43, December 31, 2024

Hokkaidō is a Smash region, a prefecture, and the second largest island in Japan. The prefecture's capital is Sapporo. As it is both the northernmost prefecture and separated by the Tsugaru Strait, the region is relatively isolated from the rest of the country.

Sapporo hosts many of the region's top players and the majority of the tournaments, including the long-running Hokkaido Smash Tournament (HST) series and the Kyokkan series. Many of the top players in the region also play online.

The region's greatest success has been in Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64. Amasawa was one of the best Japanese players in the early metagame despite using Donkey Kong, a low tier character. Jouske also achieved considerable success, having won several Japanese nationals, and was considered one of Japan's strongest players before retirement.

SmashersEdit

See also: Category:Hokkaidō smashers

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

Globally ranked playersEdit

Tag Character(s) Best placement Notes
  Nao      LumiRank 2023: 85th
  Ogatou     LumiRank 2024.2: HM (101-150)
  syadou     LumiRank 2024.2: 114th

Nationally ranked playersEdit

Tag Character(s) Best placement Notes
  Hakadama      JAPAN Power Rankings: 82nd
  Hutukamiman     Southeast Asia & East Asia Power Ranking: 1st
  jyo1     LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200: 160th
  Nariyasu        Umebura Smash 4 Power Rankings: 17th
  Obi     LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200: 145th
  Ogatou     Experimental Smash Player Rankings: 67th
  Rikuya     Experimental Smash Player Rankings: 56th
  Rui     Japan SSBM Rank 2019: 34th
  Sheik     Japan SSBM Rank 2019: 4th
  shion     LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200: 114th
  tama      Experimental Smash Player Rankings: 124th
  Tsu        LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200: 146th Originally from Kantō; was never ranked globally while residing in Hokkaidō.

Other notable playersEdit

Tag Character(s) Notes
  Amasawa   Known for being a skilled Smash 64 player while using a character many Japanese players considered the worst in the game. Known for his platform shield-drop up air chains, dubbed the "Amasawa loop".
  Jouske   One of the greatest Japanese Smash 64 players of all-time, although his competitive career was exclusively in Japan. He has won a multitude of majors with just Samus, and has greatly contributed to the character's metagame advancements.

TournamentsEdit

See also: Category:Hokkaidō tournaments

Notable tournament seriesEdit

Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.

Tournament Games Type Status
HST (Sapporo)     Unscheduled Ongoing
Kamui (Sapporo)   Unscheduled Ongoing
Kyokkan (Sapporo)   Unscheduled Ongoing
tamasuma (Sapporo)   Unscheduled Ongoing

Notable tournamentsEdit

Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.

Tournament Date Entrants Supermajor Major Superregional Other
tamasuma kyokkan 2 April 15th, 2023 243 — —   —
tamasuma kyokkan 3 July 15th, 2023 157 — —   —
Kyokkan 4 November 4th, 2023 199 — —   —
Kyokkan 5 April 20th, 2024 231 — —   —
Kyokkan 6 July 20th, 2024 172 — —   —
Kyokkan 7 September 8th, 2024 156 — —   —
Kyokkan 8 December 7th, 2024 219 — —   —

Largest singles eventsEdit

Rank Tournament Date Game Attendance Winner Character(s)
1 tamasuma kyokkan 2 April 15th, 2023   243   acola   
2 Kyokkan 5 April 20th, 2024   231   Snow  
3 tamasuma kyokkan 1 December 10th, 2022   222   HIKARU   
4 kyokkan 8 December 7th, 2024   219   KEN  
5 Kyokkan 4 November 4th, 2023   199   Tsu    
6 HST SP Extend 2021 December 26th, 2021   192   Tsubotsubo   
7 Kyokkan 6 July 20th, 2024   172   TamaPDaifuku  
8 tamasuma kyokkan 3 July 15th, 2023   157   Tsubaki  
9 Kyokkan 7 September 8th, 2024   156   Gorioka   
10 HST SP 6 February 22nd, 2020   150   Nao   
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