The first matches of Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024's Division F Episode 1 were held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Three matches took place in Division F Episode 1: Yogibo REJECT vs Hiroshima TEAM iXA, CAG OSAKA vs VARREL, and Crazy Raccoon vs Belc FAV gaming.
Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division F Episode 1 Concludes!
PR TIMESThe Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division F Episode 1, held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, featured intense, edge-of-your-seat matches!
MATCH 1: Yogibo REJECT (AWAY) vs Hiroshima TEAM iXA (HOME)
PR TIMESPioneers Match: Tokido (Ken) (Classic) vs Jazzy (Akuma) (Classic)
Tokido's aggressive style paid off immediately. He secured the first BATTLE by landing a Super Art Lv.3 Shinryu Reppa following a Jinrai Kick. Jazzy called for an interval to try and regain his composure, but Tokido's momentum was unstoppable, and he won the match. The result demonstrated the undeniable strength of the team's leader.
Middle Match: Torimeshi (Dhalsim) (Classic) vs ACQUA (Blanka) (Classic)
To start the Middle Match, ACQUA took the initiative and won the first BATTLE, living up to his pre-match interview statement: "I have perfect counters for Dhalsim." However, Torimeshi responded with impressive adaptability by changing his fighting style and winning the second BATTLE. The final BATTLE was a back-and-forth affair, but ACQUA's superior reads, developed from studying the Dhalsim matchup, prevailed, winning the match.
General Match: LeShar (Ed) (Classic) vs Hikaru (A.K.I.) (Classic)
The General Match saw a showdown between two players making their Street Fighter League debut. LeShar completely shut down Hikaru's Drive Rush by engaging in effective mid-range combat to secure the first two BATTLEs. However, Hikaru was not outdone. Following the interval, he successfully performed Parfect Parries at key moments, adapting to LeShar's play. Hikaru then took the next two BATTLEs, forcing a decisive final BATTLE. He fully consumed his Drive Gauge to corner LeShar, and in a difficult situation, landed the Nightshade Chaser for the finish, bringing the team their first victory of the season.
Post-Match Interview with Hikaru
Q1: This was your first SF League appearance. How did you feel going into the match?
Hikaru: It was a dream of mine to participate in the SF League. That dream came true, so I was really looking forward to playing. My next goal is to win the SF League championship.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q2: Your debut was in the General Match. How was the lineup decided?
Hikaru: In addition to wanting to play in the General Match myself, my teammates entrusted the General Match to me, so I was able to approach the match with confidence. Also, we had decided beforehand that I would play against LeShar.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q3: In the General Match, you took an interval right after being down 2 BATTLEs. What was the exchange like?
Hikaru: There wasn't any special advice; my teammates just told me, "If you play like you usually do, you should be fine." I didn't feel like I was cornered, and I felt I was playing well, so I called for the interval just to calm down a little.
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Q4: What is the usual communication like on Hiroshima TEAM iXA?
Hikaru: We're able to practice in an environment where it's very easy to share opinions. I think that greatly benefits our preparations for the SF League.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q5: Finally, please share your enthusiasm for the next section.
Hikaru: I will lead Hiroshima TEAM iXA all the way to the championship. I'll do my best.
(Translated from Japanese)
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MATCH 2: CAG OSAKA (AWAY) vs VARREL (HOME)
PR TIMESPioneers Match: Uryo (Jamie) (Classic) vs Mago (Juri) (Classic)
Though the match initially seemed slightly in Uryo's favor, Mago had perfected his counters for Jamie. He controlled the match, not giving Jamie a chance to drink, and won by a clean sweep.
Middle Match: Fenritti (Blanka) (Classic) vs Moke (Chun-Li) (Classic)
Fenritti utilized the Super Art Lv.2 Lightning Beast to control the pace of the match and secure the first BATTLE. He continued to execute Parfect Parries and superior reads at key moments, maximizing Blanka's strength and winning by a clean sweep.
General Match: GO1 (Chun-Li) (Classic) vs Daikoku (Guile) (Classic)
Daikoku, entrusted with the General Match in his Street Fighter League debut, took the first BATTLE by focusing his mid-range combat around Sonic Boom, executing a fighting style typical of Guile. Subsequently, the BATTLEs were traded back and forth, but GO1's focus intensified, and Daikoku was gradually pushed into a corner. GO1 then used Super Art Lv.2 Hoyokusen. Utilizing the pressure of its projectile-bypassing nature, he restricted Daikoku's movement and secured the victory.
Post-Match Interview with GO1
Q1: As a team leader, how did you feel going into the first match of the season?
GO1: Last season, I wasn't able to perform much like a leader, so I approached this year with the desire to lead the team as both a leader and an ace.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q2: How was the lineup for this section decided, especially the General Match player?
GO1: I was confident that I could fight on equal or better terms against any of the opponent team's characters, so I played in the General Match.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q3: What kind of advice did you receive from your teammates during the interval?
GO1: We clarified where I was losing and where my offense was failing against the opponent's defense when I went on the offensive. They encouraged me by saying, "You're not losing the neutral game itself" and "If you play like you usually do, you will definitely win," so I believe I was able to play my usual game.
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Q4: How is the team atmosphere for CAG OSAKA this season?
GO1: I think it's quite good. We have a good relationship and are able to practice in a cheerful environment. We're having fun as a team.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q5: Finally, please share your enthusiasm for the next section.
GO1: Our opponent in the next section is Crazy Raccoon, a team where everyone is an ace-level player. However, I absolutely don't want to lose to Dogura and Kazunoko, who I fought alongside last season, so I'm determined to win. Please continue to support us in the next section.
(Translated from Japanese)
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MATCH 3: Crazy Raccoon (AWAY) vs Belc FAV gaming (HOME)
PR TIMESPioneers Match: Bonchan (Akuma) (Classic) vs Ryuusei (M. Bison) (Classic)
The Pioneers Match saw a clash between two players who were teammates last season. Ryuusei secured the first BATTLE by leveraging M. Bison's high offensive power to attack. He maintained his momentum and ultimately won the match.
Middle Match: Shuto (Akuma) (Classic) vs Ryuukichi (Cammy) (Classic)
Shuto broke through his opponent's defenses with a Mid-Attack to take the first BATTLE lead. Ryuukichi moved aggressively in response, but despite Cammy's diverse aerial attacks, Shuto repeatedly landed incredible Anti-Air Attacks, which were godlike. He secured an overwhelming victory that stopped the opponent team's momentum.
General Match: Kazunoko (Cammy) (Classic) vs ts (Akuma) (Classic)
ts cornered Kazunoko with unfazed play, a shocking display for a Street Fighter League debut. However, just one step away from victory, Kazunoko's massive counterattack erupted. Kazunoko quickly turned the tide from a disadvantageous position, overwhelmed ts in both aerial and ground combat, achieving a clean sweep in the General Match! He demonstrated a performance that was truly characteristic of Kazunoko.
Post-Match Interview with Kazunoko
Q1: How did you feel going into today's first match?
Kazunoko: Because I'm participating with a new team, Crazy Raccoon, this time, I was actually more nervous than last season. However, my teammates are truly reliable, and I felt confident we could still finish in the top ranks even if I didn't earn points, so I went into today's match without pressure and in good condition.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q2: How was the lineup for this section decided, especially the General Match player?
Kazunoko: Since Ryuukichi from Belc FAV gaming uses Cammy, I thought Bonchan and Shuto, who use Akuma, would have unfavorable matchups, making it difficult for them to play in the General Match. Because of this, the decision came down to either Dogura or me for the General Match, but since Dogura was feeling a little unwell, I ended up taking the General Match.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q3: Did you receive any advice from your teammates regarding your appearance in the General Match?
Kazunoko: I went into the match after hearing about the defensive habits of my opponent, ts. However, at the beginning, I couldn't effectively use that advice and was cornered, but once I made the comeback, I think I was able to utilize that advice and play effectively.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q4: What is the team atmosphere like for "Crazy Raccoon"?
Kazunoko: Since Crazy Raccoon is a highly-anticipated team, I think the great thing is that all the team members are aligned not on the goals of aiming for the top ranks or doing well, but on the goal of winning the championship. Everyone competes with the mindset of carrying Crazy Raccoon on their shoulders. Since all four of us share that motivation, there's a good kind of tension—a healthy sense of pressure—in our practice environment.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Q5: Finally, please share your enthusiasm for the next section.
Kazunoko: We were able to earn 30 points as the away team this time. In the next section, we will once again be the away team, but all four of us will strive to play in a way that doesn't disappoint the Crazy Raccoon fans, and we intend to win against CAG OSAKA.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Current Standings After Division F Episode 1
PR TIMESThe standings at the end of Episode 1 are as follows: Crazy Raccoon is in 1st place, CAG OSAKA in 2nd place, and Hiroshima TEAM iXA in 3rd place. Every team still has a chance to win the championship, and it will be exciting to see which team ultimately wins the fierce championship race.
Next Up: Division S Episode 2 Starts on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 19:00!
PR TIMESStreet Fighter League: Pro-JP 2024 Division S Episode 2 will be streamed live starting at 19:00 on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, on the CAPCOM Fighters JP Official YouTube Channel and the Twitch Channel.
The match cards are as follows:
- MATCH 1: Shinobism Gaming (AWAY) vs DetonatioN FocusMe (HOME)
- MATCH 2: FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN (AWAY) vs Nagoya NTPOJA (HOME)
- MATCH 3: Saishunkan Sol Kumamoto (AWAY) vs Good 8 Squad (HOME)
Be sure not to miss the Street Fighter League: Warm-Up!, which will be held starting around 18:40 before the matches begin and will feature an introduction to the day's highlights!
For more news and details on the ongoing Street Fighter League, please check the Street Fighter League Official Website or the CAPCOM eSports Official X (@CAPCOM_eSports).
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次回はDivision S 第2節
8月27日(火)18:40から放送開始🎉MATCH 1🔥
SNB vs DFMMATCH 2🔥
IBSG vs NOJMATCH 3🔥
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