[Exclusive Interview] BUZZ e-sports Fighters at Kagurabi, One of Japan's Largest Smash Bros. Tournaments — Taikei and Hero Share Frustration, Determination, and 25 Questions
Taikei and Hero, Smash Bros. players from BUZZ e-sports, operated by BUZZ GROUP, competed in the major tournament 'Kagurabi' and shared their reflections and future goals in an interview.
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At Kagurabi. From left: Manager Lightning Igarashi, Hero, Taikei, Owner Abu.
BUZZ e-sports, operated by BUZZ GROUP (HQ: BUZZ Bldg, 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ken Watanabe), saw its members Taikei and Hero compete in 'Kagurabi,' one of Japan's largest Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL tournaments, which gathers top players from all over.
BUZZ e-sports is an e-sports team managed by BUZZ GROUP, known for its rental dance studio 'BUZZ.' They pursue next-generation entertainment by traversing the different fields of dance and e-sports.
We conducted an exclusive interview with the two immediately following the tournament. They discussed their performance, playstyle, personal sides, and future goals.
Taikei
23 years old, from Saitama Prefecture. Finishing 49th at Kagurabi, Taikei plays 'Sonic' and excels in offense using mobility.
- Thoughts on the result:
'I lacked the ability. I've been working hard recently, so this result is frustrating. I'm not burned out yet and will keep pouring my soul into it.'
Selected from 25 questions:
- MBTI: ESFP (Entertainer)
- Personality in one word: Enjoy
- How I started Smash: A relative let me play Smash DX
- What's fun about Smash: Anyone can enjoy it
- Other talents: Action games in general, programming
Hero
Age undisclosed, from Kanto. Finished 193rd at Kagurabi. Mains 'Bowser' and excels in patience, utilizing the weight of heavyweight characters.
- Thoughts on the result:
'I finished 193rd at Kagurabi. The Mii Brawler felt good, so I will continue using it.'
BUZZ e-sports, operated by BUZZ GROUP (HQ: BUZZ Bldg, 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ken Watanabe), saw its members Taikei and Hero compete in 'Kagurabi,' one of Japan's largest Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL tournaments, which gathers top players from all over.
BUZZ e-sports is an e-sports team managed by BUZZ GROUP, known for its rental dance studio 'BUZZ.' They pursue next-generation entertainment by traversing the different fields of dance and e-sports.
We conducted an exclusive interview with the two immediately following the tournament. They discussed their performance, playstyle, personal sides, and future goals.
Taikei
23 years old, from Saitama Prefecture. Finishing 49th at Kagurabi, Taikei plays 'Sonic' and excels in offense using mobility.
- Thoughts on the result:
'I lacked the ability. I've been working hard recently, so this result is frustrating. I'm not burned out yet and will keep pouring my soul into it.'
Selected from 25 questions:
- MBTI: ESFP (Entertainer)
- Personality in one word: Enjoy
- How I started Smash: A relative let me play Smash DX
- What's fun about Smash: Anyone can enjoy it
- Other talents: Action games in general, programming
Hero
Age undisclosed, from Kanto. Finished 193rd at Kagurabi. Mains 'Bowser' and excels in patience, utilizing the weight of heavyweight characters.
- Thoughts on the result:
'I finished 193rd at Kagurabi. The Mii Brawler felt good, so I will continue using it.'
FAQ
BUZZ e-sportsとはどのようなチームですか？
レンタルダンススタジオ「BUZZ」を運営する株式会社BUZZ GROUPが手がけるe-sportsチームです。
大会「篝火」とはどのようなイベントですか？
国内外からトッププレイヤーが集結する、日本最大級の大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズSPECIALの大会です。
たいけい選手の篝火での戦績は？
49位でした。使用キャラはソニックで、機動力を活かした攻めが強みのプレイヤーです。
へろー選手の篝火での戦績は？
193位でした。メインはクッパで、重量級キャラの重さを活かした我慢強さが強みです。
たいけい選手が現在ハマっていることは？
筋トレです。腕を太くしたいという目標を持っています。