On Sunday, May 12, 2024, CELLPRO SINGLE TWT2024 DOJO @RedBullGamingSphereTokyo (hereinafter, CELLPRO SINGLES) was held, hosted by cellpromote,inc.
This is a certified tournament for the Tekken World Tour 2024 (hereinafter, TWT2024), which started in Japan following the recent EVO Japan 2024.
A new battle to become the world's best Tekken player has already begun!
【EVO Japan 2024】鉄拳8初の世界王者は日本勢chikurin選手！「鉄拳8は最高の面白いゲーム」
DOJO Tournament CELLPRO SINGLES Held
CELLPRO CUP Official XThe DOJO tournament CELLPRO SINGLES, where results affect the TWT2024 rankings, was held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Red Bull Gaming Sphere Tokyo.
Since this tournament belongs to DOJO 96+, it was a major battle where the winner would be awarded 150 points for both Global and Regional rankings.
It serves as a head start for TWT2024, which begins in earnest from here.
CELLPRO SINGLES had the v1.04 update, the latest version as of the day of the tournament, applied.
This means many adjustments were made to the game in general and to individual characters; along with v1.05 scheduled for release in June 2024, Tekken 8 is being shifted to place higher value on player defensive techniques.
Since it is a title that was just released in January 2024, players must face daily practice and tournaments while adapting to the changing environment.
Top Players Line Up
116 players entered CELLPRO SINGLES.
Many pro players participated, including Chikurin, who won the recent EVO Japan 2024, as well as Mogutan from YOSHIMOTO Gaming, and Rangchu, Pinya, and Ao from VARREL.
The players who fought through such fierce competition to advance to the Winners Final were e_spopia Shounen (hereinafter, Shounen) and THY Chikurin.
Against Chikurin's Lili, which he also used at EVO Japan 2024, Shounen countered with Jun.
The venue was transfixed by the aggressive exchanges characteristic of Tekken 8.
The match went to a full set and full round, but before Chikurin could use Heat, Shounen, in a Rage & Heat state, went on a fierce offensive!
Deciding it with a lethal blow, Shounen advanced to the Grand Final from the Winners' side.
The Losers Final featured VARREL Rangchu (hereinafter, Rangchu) playing Shaheen against Chikurin's Lili.
Rangchu, who had just won the Losers Semi-Final, had momentum, but he was no match for the destructive offense of Lili, and Chikurin won in straight sets to advance to the Grand Final.
Shounen and Chikurin met again in the Grand Final.
Chikurin, coming from the Losers' side, started with a handicap, but in contrast to the Winners' Final, he took control of the pace.
With what could be called overwhelming match content, he triggered a Grand Final Reset!
Chikurin's Lili, having seized the momentum all at once, pushed advantageous options while also using exploding walls.
Fighting styles also changed depending on the stage chosen at random.
Shounen's Jun almost took control of the pace as well, but Chikurin's Lili did not give in, using her inherent mobility and counters.
Finally, with a Perfect while incorporating Heat, Chikurin brilliantly decided the comeback victory from the Losers side!
The winner, Chikurin, was also awarded 150 Global and Regional points for TWT2024, and as of the time of writing, he holds the 2nd place spot in the Japan region and 1st place globally.
Comment From 3rd Place Finisher Rangchu
"I was 3rd yesterday (TZCUP) and 3rd again today... You might think that's a high rank, but that final step feels so far away.
There is another DOJO next week, so I want to do my best to aim for a result even better than this."
(Translated from Japanese)
Comment From Runner-up Shounen
"I was lucky, and I'm incredibly happy that I was able to beat players I couldn't beat until now.
Everyone in Niigata, I got the runner-up spot! Yay!"
(Translated from Japanese)
Comment From Winner Chikurin
"I had a frustrating loss to Shounen in the Winners Final, so I was playing while thinking about how to respond.
I've gradually been able to participate in offline tournaments like this, and it was a truly fun event.
I hope to continue participating actively so everyone can feel how interesting Tekken is.
Thank you very much for today."
(Translated from Japanese)
CELLPRO SINGLES, held at Red Bull Gaming Sphere Tokyo on Sunday, May 12, 2024, has successfully concluded!
At the end of the event, a prize drawing for the players was also held by partners and sponsors, Tekken Project, Qanba, and Mutekijikan.
And surprisingly, a surprise announcement was made that a 2on2 CELLPRO CUP is scheduled to be held in Summer 2024!
Including TWT2024, which has just begun, we should pay even more attention to the excitement surrounding Tekken 8 from now on.
CELLPRO SINGLES優勝致しました！
昨日が悔しかったので良い成績を残せて本当に嬉しいです👏
今後も更に上を目指して頑張ります！
皆様応援ありがとうございました🙇♂️ https://t.co/y8nqQDRT0I pic.twitter.com/2JU0lJXdrp
— THY l chikurin / チクリン (@chikurintut) May 12, 2024
