The world's largest custom car event, TOKYO AUTO SALON 2024, took place from January 12–14, 2024. While the massive car festival gathers die-hard automotive enthusiasts from around the world, virtual racing—led by Gran Turismo—has also drawn significant attention in recent years. Since Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, Japan's largest e-motorsports tournament, the JEGT, has run as an official program, delivering dream matches between real-life and virtual racers. At this year's event, Tokyo Auto Salon launched a new initiative called eSports Experience. We bring you full coverage of the tournament, the STREET FIGHTER 6 SP Match Produced by DOGURA, featuring the fighting game, STREET FIGHTER 6!
STREET FIGHTER 6 SP Match Produced by DOGURA
TOKYO AUTO SALON 2024 Special PageDogura from the professional esports team Crazy Raccoon produced the exhibition match, STREET FIGHTER 6 SP Match Produced by DOGURA. Led by Dogura and Nemo, popular streamers and top professionals faced off in fierce battles!
Team Dogura
- Ayane Nishii (@atata_dayo)
- Noriaki Suzuki (@NORIAKIISGOOD)
- SPYGEA (@spygea_jp)
- Hikaru (@hikaru_shiftne)
- Dogura (@maneater_dgr)
Team Nemo
- CHUNE (@chunetaro)
- Vodka (@VodkaChaso)
- Ariken (@guraburuslot777)
- Kawano (@kawanoChannn)
- Nemo (@GOOD_NEMO)
Ayane Nishii vs. CHUNE
YouTubeAyane Nishii fielded Juri against CHUNE's Cammy for this exciting female player matchup!
Both players unleashed an aggressive offense. The match went down to the full set and full round, but after both players traded heavy assist combos, a Cannon Spike exploded across the screen, and Ayane Nishii took the win!
Noriaki Suzuki vs. Vodka
YouTubeNoriaki Suzuki played Chun-Li, while Vodka countered with Lily.
Vodka looked for openings to attack, but Noriaki Suzuki shut them down with incredible Just Parry precision to win the match! He couldn't help but smile.
SPYGEA vs. Ariken
YouTubeSPYGEA chose Dee Jay, while Ariken brought out Dhalsim.
SPYGEA struggled against Dhalsim's tricky, niche playstyle. Overwhelmed by his opponent's strength, SPYGEA suggested to Ariken, "Why don't you change characters?"
Ariken readily accepted the suggestion, switched to a controller, and selected Cammy utilizing Modern controls. Ariken secured the victory after a high-level battle, consistently capitalizing on even the smallest openings!
Hikaru vs. Kawano
YouTubeEVA:e's Hikaru played A.K.I., while Good 8 Squad's Kawano selected Luke.
From this point forward, the event shifted into a serious battle between seasoned professionals, despite the "exhibition match" label. The talented young prodigy Hikaru challenged Kawano, the recent champion of the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2023 Japan tournament.
Hikaru holds the world's number-one ranking with the additional character, A.K.I. He unleashed a powerful, stinging offense typical of the character, but fell just short as Kawano secured the win!
With the teams tied at 2-2, the ultimate outcome rested on the final matchup between the leaders.
Dogura vs. Nemo
YouTubeCrazy Raccoon's Dogura opted for Dee Jay, while Wellplayed Ryzest's Nemo chose JP.
The match saw a surprising start when Dogura made a mistake with his button configuration, forcing a restart. Nemo readily agreed to the reset and went on to claim the first game.
However, Dogura pulled off a dramatic comeback at the very last second! Showing a producer's sheer determination, he secured the final victory, earning Team Dogura the coveted Kobe beef prize!
Saiga NAKAlthough hosting a Street Fighter 6 exhibition match at an automotive event like Tokyo Auto Salon was an unconventional combination, it completely captivated the crowd. Despite the early morning start, the seating area was packed to capacity, with latecomers standing to catch the action.
The venue also featured hands-on booths where attendees could experience Street Fighter 6, drawing parents and children to play against each other. The sight perfectly conveyed the universal appeal of esports, showing how easily anyone—regardless of age or gender—can pick up the game and get fired up.
Please check out the archive video of the event on the YouTube channel, "TOKYO AUTO SALON!"
