The " CAPCOM CUP 12 ", where 48 of the world's best qualifiers will gather at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 to determine the "strongest", and Japanese player Sahara (@sahara7h ) has won the tournament. Japanese player Sahara (@sahara7h ) won the tournament. It has been almost a month, but here is a recap with 38 photos from the event!
CAPCOM CUP 12" in Review
The 48-player tournament was held, and the top 16 players on the final day were as follows.
- Blaz (@DerekBlaz11 )
- Chris Tatarian (@Chris_Tatarian )
- The Fuudo(@TheFuudo )
- Big Bird (@Bigbird_fgc)
- Sahara (@sahara7h)
- Xerna (@Xernamos3 )
- DualKevin (@Dual_Kevin )
- Momochi(@momochi212 )
- Vxbao(@Vxbao_tomie )
- Kincho (@kincho0211 )
- Leshar(@leshar15 )
- Higuchi (@higuchi010914 )
- micky (@Micky4101 )
- MenaRD (@_MenaRD__ )
- Kilzyou(@Kilzyou )
- Itabashi Zangief (@Itazan_Kuma )
Quarterfinal 1: Fudo vs Blaz
The quarterfinal match was between Fudo and Blaz.
Hugging with his wife, Yuka Kuramochi (@yukakuramoti ), who was cheering for him in the front row of the hall. Unfortunately, Japanese player Fudo was eliminated from the tournament.
Quarterfinal Game 2: Sahara vs DualKevin
The second quarterfinal match was played between Saahara and DualKevin.
Saiga NAKSaahara won after gradually getting his moves together!
Quarterfinal Game 3: Vxbao vs Higuchi
The third quarterfinal match was Vxbao vs.
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HIGUCHI won with an overwhelming victory!
Quarterfinal Game 4: micky vs Kilzyou
The fourth quarterfinal match was between micky and Kilzyou. Kilzyou wins to advance to the semifinals.
Semifinal 1: Sahara vs Blaz
I knew Blaz was super strong when I was watching from the audience. I just have to do my best to win.
I am very happy to have made it to the semifinals. I have nothing but confidence in myself!
Saiga NAKThe two players were evenly matched until the middle of the game, but it was Saahara who won the overly heated battle!
Semifinal 2: Kilzyou vs Higuchi
To be honest, I am very relieved to have qualified for the EWC. Today is my birthday, so please support me!
First of all, happy birthday to Kilzyou! I think I am riding a wave right now, having beaten strong players such as Leshar and Vxbao to reach the top 4. I have two more matches to play, so I want to win and win the championship.
Saiga NAKIt was a close match that went all the way to a full set, but Kilzyou won!
3rd place match: Blaz vs HIGUCHI
Blaz and Higuchi faced off in the third-place match.
Saiga NAKHiguchi, who had been playing in the semi-finals for several consecutive rounds, came up one step short and finished in 4th place. Blaz won the third place.
Final: Sahara vs Kilzyou
Finally, the "CAPCOM CUP 12" final was held!
Both players enter the arena.
I just want to do my best to win.
Just one word, let's win!
The "CAPCOM CUP 12" Grand Final was held to determine the "strongest" of the year.
Continuing the momentum from this year's tournament, Mr. Saahara won the grand final! The victory was thanks to the "GlimPearl" lever-less controller supervised by Mr. Saahara.
Kilzyou had been fighting a close battle up to this point, but he was unable to stop Saahara's momentum.
Saiga NAKThe winner of the "CAPCOM CUP 12" received a prize of 1 million dollars. Congratulations again!
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