STREAM
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INFO
The main tournament for the event features 8 players. 3 players in the main bracket are invites chosen by a fan vote: 1 player from East Japan, 1 player from West Japan, and a special Extend slot. The other 5 players will be determined via a qualifier the day of the event.
Preliminary Tournament
-40 players total, 5 groups of 8 players
-Round-robin format
-Best-of-3 game match
-In the case of a first place tie, a best-of-3 game playoff will occur
-In the case of a three-way tie for first place, a special playoff will occur, with the first place to achieve a two-game win streak
Ladies Tournament
-Single elimination
-Best-of-3 game match
Main Tournament
-8 players
-Double elimination
-Best-of-3 game match
Nomination and refusal system
-In each tournament round, players draw numbers in a lottery
-The drawer of the first pick then selects one player, challenging them to a match
-The player selected has the right to refuse the match, but is limited to one refusal per round. If the same player is nominated again, they must accept the match
-Process is repeated in each round of the tournament where necessary
SPONSORS
Arc System Works
HORI
Razer
Mad Catz
PLAYERS
INVITEES
Buppa (Hazama) - East Japan vote winner
Tsujikawa (Taokaka) - West Japan vote winner
Ren (Jin) - Extend vote winner
Group A
Souji (Arakune)
Kuresu (Tsubaki)
Satoshi (Ragna)
Yutta (Ragna)
MAVEN (Platinum)
Ryuusei (Carl)
Yuumura (Tager)
Group B
Shounen (Litchi)
Poppo (Litchi)
Tetsuwo (Taokaka)
Tsubu (Platinum)
Chin (Hakumen)
Akitsuki (Tager)
Ho-chan (Stunedge) (Jin)
Group C
Kyaku (Carl)
Nao-san aishiteiru (Lambda)
Kubo (Kusoge Kami) (Relius)
Ishida [Dennou] (Bang)
Shirushi (Rgana)
To-fu
Ichijo
Fio (Litchi)
Group D
Akira (Tager)
R-1 (Noel)
Kogatan (Ragna?)
Keita (Makoto)
TRD Librarian (Makoto)
Denchu (Bang)
Rin
Group E
Dragon Shiryu [Dora] (Bang)
Izayoi Matoi (Taokaka)
Nezu (Bang)
Whistler (Taokaka)
Takosu (Hakumen)
Takana (Bang)
Kizukisau
PRIZES
MAIN TOURNAMENT
1st Place
-100,000 Yen
-Signed letter from Mori P (producer of BlazBlue)
-Seed to BlazBlue Revolution, the official national tournament, and teammate selection
-Console version bonus CD
-1 shopper favorite
-Razer ELECTRA Headset
-Razer Laptop Sleeve
-Razer T-shirt
-HORI BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend Fighting Stick for Xbox 360
-HORI Real Arcade Pro.VX SA for Xbox 360
2nd Place
-30,000 Yen
-Arcade poster and console version poster, signed by Mori P
-Emblemed cork coaster and Akumetsu stainless mug set
-Jin & Carl glasses case
-1 shopper favorite
-Razer ELECTRA Headset
-Razer Laptop Sleeve
-Razer T-Shirt
-HORI Real Arcade Pro.VX SA for Xbox 360
3rd Place
-20,000 Yen
-Calender signed by Mori P
-Platinum pouch
-1 shopper favorite
-Razer ELECTRA Headset
-Reazer Laptop Sleeve
-Razer T-shirt
-HORI Real Arcade Pro.VX SA
4th Place
-BlazBlue Minifiber cloth
-Clear file
-Akumetsu T-shirt (white)
5th Place
-BlazBlue Minifiber cloth
-Clear file
-Taokaka T-shirt (yellow)
6th Place
-Setsuden T-shirt (black)
7th Place
-Shinyoko T-shirt (white)
8th Place
-Dragon Hunter T-shirt
Participant Prizes
-Postcard
-Taokaka strap
-Razer knit cap and scarf
LADIES TOURNAMENT
Winner
-Signed letter from Mori P
-BlazBlue original artbook
-Jubei plush toy
-BlazBlue original pillow cushion
-Ragna and Hazama special tapestry
-1 shopper favorite
Razer ELECTRA Headset
Razer Laptop Sleeve
Razer T-Shirt
2nd Place
-Poster signed by Mori P
-BlazBlue bookmark set
-Jubei mug and Kokonoe mug
-Ragna & Noel microfiber towel
3rd Place
-Desktop calender signed by Mori P
-BlazBlue Radio metal charm set
-Setsuden T-shirt (black)
Participant prizes
-Postcard
-Taokaka strap
-Beautiful Arakune oil-absorbent paper
-Razer knit cap and scarf
SCHEDULE
All times are EST (GMT -5)/ The time zone in Japan is JST (GMT +9).
2:00AM - Event start
6:00AM - Ladies tournament
3:00PM - Event end
