The " Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 " event " Division S Section 3 " was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. In "Division S Section 3", "Nagoya NTPOJA" vs "Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto", "Good 8 Squad" vs "DetonationN FocusMe&", "DetonationN FocusMe&", "Good 8 Squad" vs "DetonationN FocusMe&", and "DetonationN FocusMe&". quot; and "Shinobi-ism Gaming" vs "FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN".
Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division S Section 3" has ended!
The"Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division S Section 3" was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
MATCH 1: Nagoya NTPOJA (AWAY) vs Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto (HOME)
Spearhead Match:KEI.B(M.Bison)(Classic) vs Umehara(Gouki)(Classic)
Umehara tried to control the match by using " Gohadoken ", but KEI.B not only avoided being hit but also countered at the critical moment, and KEI.B seized the opportunity to win the match.
Midfielder's Match: Otani(Ken)(Classic) vs Higuchi(Guile)(Classic)
The two former members of the same team and former opponents of each other's, Otani was the aggressor and Higuchi was the defender, so it could be said that the match was evenly matched. In the final round, when both players were close to a final blow, HIGUCHI calmly checked his Drive Gauge, and then decided on a " Drive Reversal " followed by a " Sonic Boom " to win the fierce battle.
General Match: Tachikawa(Manon)(Classic) vs Fudo(Ed)(Classic)
Tachikawa, who was using Manon for the first time instead of Ed, emphasized return and attacked aggressively, but Fudo kept on fighting him off to gain the upper hand. When it looked as if Tachikawa was going to change his character to Ed, he took an interval and decided to continue playing Manon. The commentators could not hide their surprise. Tachikawa's continued aggressive choices gradually pushed Fudo into a corner, leading to Tachikawa's come-from-behind victory.
Post-match interview with KEI.
Q1: You seem to be doing very well this season.
PR TIMESKEI.B: Last season, we lost in the 1st stage by 10 points. If only someone had won one more game..." In the second half of the season, we kept thinking that each game would lead to the final ranking, so from the first half of this season, we have been very aware that each game will lead to the final ranking. This mindset may be working.
Q2: You are participating as a team leader this season.
PR TIMESKEI.B: Last season, "Akira" was the team leader, and he worked very hard. Seeing that, I felt a sense of responsibility and the importance of team building. I am conscious of this part of myself, and I feel that not only I but also my teammates are responding to it. I am very encouraged that I was able to form a team this season with members who can aim higher together.
Q3: How do you feel about today's spearhead match?
PR TIMESKEI.B: We were on the away side, and I expected that "Umehara" would come out. The fact that my prediction came true made me feel more comfortable. I have played against him often, so we both know how to fight. Therefore, I was able to play with a sense of calmness because I was ready to show what I had practiced.
Q4: There are rumors that KEI B is the best M.Bison player in Japan. What is your impression of him?
PR TIMESKEI.B: To be honest, I am quite confident. B: To be honest, I am quite confident, but I will say that I am the number one after achieving solid results.
Q5: I think your strategy was successful this time with "Tachikawa" playing manon in the general match.
PR TIMESKEI.B: To be honest, I think "Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto" is the strongest team in Division S. Especially, "Fudo" is the best. Especially, I think "Fudo" is the strongest in Japan. So, to be honest, I thought it would be tough in the general match, so we discussed the idea of getting 10 points in the spearhead and middle game. Tachikawa," who suggested ideas that I could not have come up with on my own, is not only a good player, but also a reliable player in terms of strategy.
Q6: Finally, what are your thoughts on the next round?
PR TIMESKEI.B: I think the fans gave Nagoya NTPOJA a little low rating, but after the 3rd round, we are in 2nd place. We would like to keep up the trend and aim not for third place, but for first place, so please give us your support.
MATCH2:Good 8 Squad(AWAY) vs DetonatioN FocusMe(HOME)
Spearhead Game:Gachi-kun(Rasheed)(Classic) vs Itabashi Zangief(Zangief)(Classic)
The game continued to be a slow and steady battle in the early stages, but Gachi-kun's highly accurate return move drove Itabashi Zangief to the edge of the screen to take the BATTLE lead, and he gradually pushed Itabashi Zangief to the brink. In the end, Gachi-kun won the match by dominating Itabashi Zangief with his Super Arts Lv.2 "Iusar".
Mid-round match: Kawano (Gouki)(Classic) vs Nauman (Ken)(Classic)
Kawano, who celebrated his birthday on the day of the match, countered Nauman's attacks with invincible moves to set the pace of the match. He continued to control the match and won on his birthday.
General: Pugella (M.Bison)(Classic) vs Machabo (Gouki)(Classic)
The fierce battle between Machabo, who won the BATTLE first with his perfect ground fighting and play, and Pugela, who took the BATTLE back by taking advantage of M.Bison's high attack power and reading the game without missing any opportunities, went down to a full set and a close match in all rounds. Machabo was able to catch Pugella by one step, but Pugella's brilliant anti-aircraft judgment allowed him to complete his attack, and Pugella won the battle.
Post-match interview with Pugella
Q1: Pugella has won two games in two rounds, and I think he is doing well.
PR TIMESPugela: I am currently using M.Bison, but I had no intention of changing my character to M.Bison. However, my teammate Tsune (Gachi-kun) pushed me to change to M.Bison, saying, "I think M.Bison is good for you," which is rare for me since the SF League is about to start. I decided to change my name to M.Bison because I thought it was important to look like that from the outside. I have felt since my previous work that it is important not only to be strong, but also how well you fit in.
Q2. This season, M.Bison vs. Gouki is often played in the SF League. What is your impression of the matchup?
PR TIMESPugella: It is rare to see such a combination where the two players are on top of each other. Therefore, I think the combination looks different depending on the player. Each of us has different points that we think are good, and I think that the players who are able to sort out in their own minds which parts of the game are effective against the opponent's character and which parts are easy to fight will often win in this combination. For myself, regardless of whether I am playing against Gouki or not, I have detailed criteria for when to use the "Psycho Crusher Attack" and when to use the "Back Fist Combo".
Q3: How is the team atmosphere this season?
PR TIMESPugela: The new member "YHC-Mochi" has been a long-time friend of ours, especially "Gachi-kun". Since it was not the first time for us to meet, we were able to practice together from the beginning, trusting each other's strategies and strengths.
Q4: Finally, what are your thoughts on the next round?
PR TIMESPugella: In the next game against "Nagoya NTPOJA," I personally want to win outright because they are a team that I want to score 40-0. I will do my best.
MATCH3:Shinobi-ism Gaming(AWAY) vs FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN(HOME)
Spearhead:YAMAGUCHI(Ed)(Classic) vs cosa(Ken)(Classic)
cosa, who won the last round against Ed in the previous round, took on Yamaguchi, who plays with Ed again. From the beginning of the game, cosa took control of the game with his familiarity with the Ed's weaknesses. Yamaguchi, not to be outdone, counterattacked with his Super Arts Lv.2 " Psycho Cannon," but he was unable to break down cosa until the very end, and cosa won the match in straight games.
Mid-round match: Fujimura (Gouki)(Classic) vs Sasamo (Ed)(Classic)
Fujimura, using Gouki's " Hyakki Attack " to attack, and Sasamo, using Ed's Super Arts Lv.2 "Psycho Cannon" to successfully execute his Dream Combo, took turns taking the BATTLE, and the match went all the way to the final BATTLE. In the end, the winner was Sasamo, who won the battle of reading the key points and successfully performed the Dream Combo five times in one game.
General Match: Momochi(Ed)(Classic) vs Sho(Gouki)(Classic)
In the general match between the leaders of the two teams, Momochi, who boasts an overwhelming defense that was not broken even by Sho's brilliant moves, took control of the match and won 3 battles in a row, leading to an overtime match.
Overtime: Momochi(Ed)(Classic) vs Sho(Gouki)(Classic)
The overtime was a short BO1 battle between the leaders, just as in the general match, and although it went all the way to the third round, Sho won by successfully diving in at the right moment to take revenge for the general match.
Post-match interview with Sho
Q1: First of all, congratulations on your team's first win. You had not won in the previous rounds, but could you tell us how you got to this point?
PR TIMESSho: In the first game against "Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto", "Sasamo" and "cosa" had been a good friend of ours, so they said, "To be honest, we would have liked to play them a little later. I would have liked to play them in the Grand Final in another division if possible. I was thinking, "I would like to play them in another division at the Grand Final stage if possible. The match itself was very good, but in the overtime, we lost to "Fudo". In the time after the general game, I thought that there might have been some good advice from the other team, and since I was participating in the SF League for the first time, I felt that I lost because of the way I used the time. In the second round against "Nagoya NTPOJA," the spearhead "cosa" won with a very good performance. My teammate advised me that I was too cautious of KEI.B's invincible attack, and I was able to change my moves and win the game. This is the interesting part of the SF League. I was able to change my moves and win the match. Although we lost the general game, the content itself was very good, and I felt that "Sasamo" was able to participate as a general, which was a very good experience for him, as he is often said to be a "Sho's team". In the overtime game, I thought that I would have a better chance of winning if I played as a player with a wide range of skills, but I lost because I was matched by "Tachikawa" and was one point ahead of him. I had already defeated Momochi in another tournament, so I decided that I would participate in today's match against "Shinobi-ism Gaming" if Momochi came to the tournament. I think they knew that I would be coming, but since I was still the leader, I thought that they were confident and had prepared for it. My teammate "Sasamo" was using Ed, and I was confident in my Ed game, but I felt that I lost because of my opponent's research. In particular, I had the impression that I was hit by "Gou Hadouken," and that was the decisive factor in my loss to him in the general match. My teammates were also aware that I was able to get past their "Gou Hadoken" jumps. In the overtime, I was able to change my moves and win the game. I thought this scene also showed the fun of the SF League.
Q2: Sasamo's Ed played against Fujimura's Gouki, and Sho's Gouki played against Momochi's Ed. How did you think about this strategy?
PR TIMESSho: Our team's style is to "go for whoever can go for it," and I don't think there is any clear advantage or disadvantage in the Gouki vs. The reason why "Sasamo" was chosen to play against "Fujimura" was because "Sasamo" was confident about the Gouki match, and I thought he would do well after practicing with "Sasamo. So I sent him out.
Q3: How do you feel about "FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN," your first entry in the SF League?
PR TIMESSho: We are a relatively young team, so I honestly think that there are parts of our team that are not highly rated, but looking back to the 3rd round, each of my teammates has produced results, so I think that we will be marked tightly from now on. I am sure that we will be marked more tightly in the future. We were able to get a win this week, but we will not slacken off and will continue to win. I would also like to win the championship in my first appearance in the tournament.
Q4: Finally, what are your thoughts on the next round?
PR TIMESOur opponent in the next round, "DetonatioN FocusMe," seems to have a strong team spirit with "Itabashi Zangief" at the center, so I think it will be a game of team power. We hope to show the team power and unity of "FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN" there.
Standings at the end of "Division S, Section 3
The ranking at the end of "Division S Section 3" was: 1st "Good 8 Squad", 2nd "Nagoya NTPOJA", 3rd "Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto", 4th "FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN", 5th "Shinobi-ism Gaming", 6th "DetonatioN FocusMe". quot;Ninism Gaming" in 4th, "FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN" in 5th, and "DetonatioN FocusMe" in 6th.
The next "Division F Section 3" will be held on September 6, 2024 at 18:40!
Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division F Section 3" will be broadcast on theofficial CAPCOM Fighters JP YouTube channel andTwitch channelfrom 18:40 on September 6, 2024. The match-up cards are as follows
- MATCH1:Hiroshima TEAM iXA(AWAY) vs Crazy Raccoon(HOME)
- MATCH2:CAG OSAKA(AWAY) vs Yogibo REJECT(HOME)
- MATCH3:VARREL(AWAY) vs Belc FAV gaming(HOME)
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