Kagaribi 12: Smash Ultimate Tournament Information

The highly anticipated Kagaribi 12, the largest Smash Ultimate tournament of the year, is set to commence in Japan on May 5, drawing in top players from around the globe to compete in this highly competitive event.

The Kagaribi tournament series has established itself as one of the most prominent events in the world of Smash. The upcoming twelfth installment, with a record-breaking participant count of over 2,000 players, is expected to be the most thrilling one yet.

The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster for the Smash Ultimate community, with multiple players achieving major victories and no one currently holding a dominant position. However, the upcoming event, Kagaribi 12, could potentially determine the outcome of the entire season.

The top victors thus far, Acola, Miya, Sparg0, Zomba, and Hurt, will all be present, with each having a point to make.

Top Players to Keep an Eye on at Kagaribi 12

Despite not attending many events in 2024, Acola is determined to prove that he is still the top player in the world. However, his biggest challenge may be overcoming his rival, Sparg0.

Despite a 13th place finish at Delta earlier in the week, FaZe Sparg0 remains determined to claim his second Kagaribi title. The Cloud main has shown consistent performances throughout the year, solidifying his position as a top player and setting his sights on surpassing Acola for the world’s top spot.

Despite not yet fulfilling his promise to end the year as the best player, Zomba remains a formidable force in the world of ROB mains. He notably claimed victory at Genesis X earlier this year, and this could potentially be the turning point for him to achieve his goal.

French player Glutonny and the GOAT MkLeo from Mexico complete the formidable list of invaders for the Japanese super-major event, with both aiming to secure their most significant victories of the current season.

Yoshidora, Tea, Shuton, Zackray, Asimo, Ken, and Doramigi are among the many noteworthy attendees, solidifying this as one of the most competitive events in the history of Smash. With each of these players capable of achieving victory, there is potential for numerous upsets as the tournament progresses.

Kagaribi 12 Schedule

As this is a Japanese event, those in North America and Europe may wish to prepare a pot of coffee, as it is expected to start late and run for a long time.

The event will commence at 11:00am in the local time zone, or 7pm PST/10pm EST on May 5, and it will continue until only 192 players are left.

The second day of matches begins at 10 am on May 6 or 6pm PST/9pm EST, with players competing until only 8 remain. The final matches will then take place at 2:30PM local time or 10:30pm PST/1:30am EST.

How to Watch Kagaribi 12

You have the option to witness the events on VGBC’s Twitch and YouTube channels, as we have conveniently embedded them below.

In addition, Eastgeeksmash will also livestream side-stream matches on their YouTube channel, accessible at https://www.youtube.com/@eastgeeksmash6420.

Kagaribi 12 is on track to become one of the most iconic tournaments in Smash history. With numerous top players confirmed to participate and a challenge of over 2,000 attendees, only an exceptional performance will lead to victory.