[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

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.'