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'''Kyūshū''' is a ''Smash'' region comprised of seven prefectures. These prefectures include Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Ōita, and Saga. On an administrative level, this region would also include the [[Okinawa]] prefecture. However, due to the distance players infrequently play in Okinawa | '''Kyūshū''' is a ''Smash'' region comprised of seven prefectures. These prefectures include Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Ōita, and Saga. On an administrative level, this region would also include the [[Okinawa]] prefecture. However, due to the distance players infrequently play in Okinawa, as such, Okinawa is considered a separate Smash region. Kyushu is also the name of the main island which is the third largest in Japan. | ||
The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Fukuoka. This prefecture hosts the long-running [[Shulla-bra]] series. Shulla-bra hosts ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' competitions. Outside of Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Kumamoto regularly hosts tournaments. The remaining prefectures tend to host tourneys more infrequently. | The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Fukuoka. This prefecture hosts the long-running [[Shulla-bra]] series. Shulla-bra hosts ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' competitions. Outside of Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Kumamoto regularly hosts tournaments. The remaining prefectures tend to host tourneys more infrequently. | ||
Revision as of 13:56, October 2, 2023
Kyūshū is a Smash region comprised of seven prefectures. These prefectures include Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Ōita, and Saga. On an administrative level, this region would also include the Okinawa prefecture. However, due to the distance players infrequently play in Okinawa, as such, Okinawa is considered a separate Smash region. Kyushu is also the name of the main island which is the third largest in Japan.
The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Fukuoka. This prefecture hosts the long-running Shulla-bra series. Shulla-bra hosts Melee and Ultimate competitions. Outside of Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Kumamoto regularly hosts tournaments. The remaining prefectures tend to host tourneys more infrequently.
The regions most famous player is Shuton. Shuton was the best Olimar player during Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and has continued to be one of the strongest in Ultimate. However, Shuton has stopped regularly competing in Kyūshū tournaments and is currently residing in Kantō.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Notable players
Nationally ranked players
These Kyūshū players were ranked on the Japan SSBM Rank 2019.
| National ranking | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Massun   |
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| 40 | Donkos  |
Other notable players
- tomo
: Previously ranked 24th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018. - 842S
: Previously ranked 42nd on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018. - Inngenn
: The best player in Japan following aMSa's departure from Japan.
Some notable tournament series held in Kyūshū.
- Fukuoka located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
- Shulla-bra located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
Super Smash Bros. 4
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Kyūshū players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.
| PG ranking | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shuton  |
The best Olimar player in the world. |
| 84 | Kome  |
One of the top players in the region before moving to Kansai. |
Other notable players
- Mattun
: Ranked 57th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. - Hiro
: Ranked 147th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. However, has been ranked as high as 30th. - Watuki
: Ranked 170th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
A list of significant regional Smash 4 events hosted in Kyūshū.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shulla-bra VIII | 96 | September 24th, 2016 | |
| Shulla-bra Tokaigi Qualifier | 112 | January 15th, 2017 | A qualifying event for Niconico Tokaigi 2017 |
| Shulla-bra IX | 96 | February 26th, 2017 | |
| Shulla-bra X | 121 | April 30th, 2017 | |
| Shulla-bra XI | 116 | September 10th, 2017 | |
| Shulla-bra XIV | 125 | March 11th, 2018 |
Some notable tournament series held in Kyūshū.
- Shulla-bra located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Kyūshū players were ranked on the UltRank 2022 and/or the OrionRank 2022.
| UltRank | OrionRank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | Shuton   |
One of the best Olimar players in the world and the best Aegis player in Japan. |
Nationally ranked players
These Kantō players were ranked on the Experimental Smash Player Rankings.
| National rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | KBTIT   |
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| 97 | Karoegu  |
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| 113 | Nagare  |
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| 118 | Hide   |
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| 118 | Same  |
Other notable players
- HIDE
: Ranked 78th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings. - Shissho
: One of the best Dr. Mario players in Japan. Ranked 85th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings. - 8Mitsuki
: One of the best Lucas players in the Japan. Previously ranked 10th on the 9th smashmate season. - Murasat
- Beji : Ranked 87th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings.
- Chonren
- Gintama
Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Kyūshū. Superegionals are bolded.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shulla-bra SP 1 | 106 | January 27th, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 2 | 122 | March 31st, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 3 | 123 | May 19th, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 4 | 123 | June 8th, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 5 | 128 | August 10th, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 6 | 122 | September 14th, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 7 | 126 | November 3rd, 2019 | |
| Shulla-bra SP 8 | 126 | February 1st, 2020 | |
| Fukuoka Smash Brothers ARISE | 96 | October 16th, 2021 | |
| Fukuoka Smash Brothers | 96 | November 13th, 2021 | |
| CreationMyth | 192 | December 4th, 2021 | A combined Fukuoka and Shulla-bra event. |
| Shulla-bra SP 9 | 128 | March 26th, 2022 | |
| Fukuoka Smash Brothers Re:Re: | 96 | March 27th, 2022 | |
| Fukuoka Smash Brothers Spring | 96 | May 4th, 2022 | |
| AKATSUKI Break | 91 | June 19th, 2022 | |
| KOWLOON 1 | 256 | June 25th, 2022 | |
| Fukuoka Smash Brothers CLIMAX | 96 | August 7th, 2022 | |
| KOWLOON 2 | 292 | August 20th, 2022 | |
| AKATSUKI~KYU~ | 96 | October 29th, 2022 | |
| KOWLOON 3 | 292 | November 5th, 2022 | A Smash World Tour 2022 Gold event. |
| KOWLOON 4 | 262 | January 21st, 2023 |
Some notable tournament series held in Kyūshū.
- Fukuoka Smash Brothers located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
- Higobura located in the Kumamoto prefecture.
- Kagosuma located in the Kagoshima prefecture.
- Shulla-bra located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
- Tegebra located in the Miyazaki prefecture.
See also
Smashers:
Tournaments:
