Chūgoku
Chūgoku is a Smash region in Japan located on the island of Honshū. The Chūgoku region is comprised of five prefectures. These include Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi.
The largest Smash tournaments tend to occur in Hiroshima. This prefecture hosts the long-running Hirosuma series. While Hiroshima remains the main tournament hub Okayama and Yamaguchi also host regular series. In contrast, Tottori has had very few tournaments in the lifetime of the Smash series as the prefecture is the least populous in Japan. In spite of this, the prefecture is home to Ron who has been ranked on multiple editions of the Panda Global Rankings.
While Chūgoku hosts a relatively small Smash scene, the region has been home to notable players spanning several decades. In Melee, the region came to prominence as a result of Rudolph and Zoma. However, the regions most world renowned players competed in Brawl. Specifically the brothers Kakera and Otori. Otori famously took a few years to win a tournament despite being a top competitor. That first win came at the largest Brawl tournament in history, Apex 2012.
Super Smash Bros. 64
Notable players
Other notable players
- Moyashi
: At one point was considered the strongest Kirby in the world.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Chūgoku players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest national placement is listed:
- Rudolph
: 52nd on the 2016 SSBMRank.
Other notable players
- Zoma
: A fox main but is also regarded as one of the strongest Mewtwo players in the world. Previously ranked 3rd on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018. - Shunsuke - Previously ranked 5th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018.
- 9B : Played during the 2000s before moving to Kansai.
- Dano
: Previously ranked 20th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2016. - Okechi
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Chūgoku players were ranked on CLASH Tournaments' 2014 SSBBRank.
| SSBBRank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Otori  |
One of the best players in the world towards the later period of Brawls competitive life. |
| 16 | Kakera |
One of the best players in Japan |
Other notable players
- Lagnel
: Placed 4th at Japan's second largest Brawl tournament, Sumabato X Final
Super Smash Bros. 4
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.
| PG ranking | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Ron    |
One of the best Mario players in Japan. Ranked 33rd on the JAPAN Power Rankings. |
| 93 | Kuwa  |
One of the best Ryu players in Japan. Ranked 37th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. |
Other notable players
- Parme
: The best Samus player in Japan. Ranked 68th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. - Lagnel
: Ranked 65th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. - Munekin : Ranked 100th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
- Massyu
: Ranked 174th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. - Perica
: Ranked 181st on the JAPAN Power Rankings. - Kenkoland
: Ranked 199th on the JAPAN Power Rankings.
A list of significant regional Smash 4 events hosted in Chūgoku.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirosuma Tokaigi Qualifier | 79 | December 11th, 2016 | A qualifying event for Niconico Tokaigi 2017 |
| Hirosuma: Revolution | 101 | March 19th, 2017 | Mr. R famously attended and won the event. |
| Hirosuma Revolution 2 | 69 | June 24th, 2018 |
Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.
- Hirosuma located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
- Okasuma located in the Okayama prefecture.
- Yamabura located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Chūgoku players were ranked on the LumiRank 2024.1.
| LumiRank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Ron   |
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| 83 | Omuatsu  |
Nationally ranked players
These Chūbu players were ranked on the LumiRank 2023 Japan Top 200.
| National Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Moneyright      |
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| 118 | Nizemamo  |
Received an honorable mention on LumiRank 2024.1. |
| 162 | Blue |
|
| 170 | Parme  |
Received an honorable mention on LumiRank 2024.1. |
| 183 | Kojika Yoshio  |
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| 186 | Miko  |
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| 190 | Croske  |
These Chūbu players were ranked on the Experimental Smash Player Rankings.
| National Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Hiroki  |
Other notable players
- Meteo
: Ranked 65th on the discontinued Japan Player Rankings. - Munekin
: Ranked 150th on LumiRank 2023.
Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Chūgoku.
| Name | Entrants | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirosuma 14 | 112 | August 17th, 2019 | |
| Hirosuma Revolution 3 | 125 | October 20th, 2019 | |
| Yamabura SP 3 | 96 | November 16th, 2019 | |
| Hirosuma 15 | 94 | December 8th, 2019 | |
| Hirosuma 17 | 96 | December 26th, 2021 | |
| Okasuma SP 9 | 96 | July 10th, 2022 | |
| Hirosuma 21 | 128 | September 3rd, 2022 | |
| Okasuma SP 10 | 90 | January 9th, 2023 |
Some notable tournament series held in Chūgoku.
- Hirosuma located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
- Izumo Susanoo Smash, held in the Shimdai prefecture.
- Okasuma located in the Okayama prefecture.
- Smash Laboratory located in the Hiroshima prefecture.
- Yamabura located in the Yamaguchi prefecture.
See also
Power rankings:
Smashers:
Tournaments:
