Kyūshū
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. Ultimate
Notable players
Globally ranked players
These Kyūshū players were ranked on the Fall 2019 PGRU.
| PGRU Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Shuton   |
One of the strongest Olimar players in the world and the strongest Aegis player in Japan. |
Other top players
- HIDE
: Ranked 78th on the Japan Player Rankings. - Karoegu
: Ranked 82nd on the Japan Player Rankings. - Shissho
: One of the best Dr. Mario players in Japan. Ranked 85th on the Japan Player Rankings. - Beji : Ranked 87th on the Japan Player Rankings.
- 8Mitsuki
: One of the best Lucas players in the Japan. Previously ranked 10th on the 9th smashmate season. - Nagare
:One of the best Ridley players in Japan. - Murasat
Major tournaments hosted
A list of significant regional Ultimate events hosted in Kyūshū.
| 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 |
Some notable tournament series held in Kyūshū.
- Fukuoka Smash Brothers located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
- Higobra located in the Kumamoto prefecture.
- Kagosuma located in the Kagoshima prefecture.
- Shulla-bra located in the Fukuoka prefecture.
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 top players
- tomo
: Previously ranked 24th on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018. - 842S
: Previously ranked 42nd on the Japan SSBM Rank 2018. - Inngenn
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 strongest Olimar player in the world. Ranked 8th on the JAPAN Power Rankings. |
| 84 | Kome  |
One of the top players in the region before moving to Kansai. |
Other top 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.
See also
Smashers:
Tournaments:
