Aniki "Waniki" | |
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Character info | |
Melee mains | Link, Samus |
Other Melee characters | Young Link, Dr. Mario, Mario |
Brawl main | Wario |
Other Brawl character | Toon Link |
Personal and other info | |
Location | Kyoto |
Miscellaneous info | |
Skill | Top professional (retired) Professional |
Aniki (Japanese: アニキ, lit. "big brother") is a Japanese smasher whose Link is considered among the best in the world, having beaten Ken with him in friendlies and competitive matches. Recently, he has switched his main from Link to Samus. Aniki also plays Dr. Mario and Mario. He is the older brother of Masashi, who is another one of Japan's finest smashers. Aniki has gained fame in the world for not wavedashing while still playing at a highly competitive level.
He is currently ranked 8th in the Kansai Ranking Battles.
The term "Aniki" may also refer, albeit not as often, to "edgehopping" (i.e. "Aniki dair" is akin to "edgehop dair").
Notable tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
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Jack Garden Tournament | August 20th, 2005 | 17th | — | — |