Fighting game events going on in or around Tokyo that I know about
My blog is back, but I decided to keep this as a static HTML page. I use it to track offline fighting game events going on in or around Tokyo that I know about. Keeping it a static HTML page has the downside of meaning that we lose historical information, but of course I have all that as an org file in Emacs on my file system (and DropBox), so it isn't really gone.
If you are comfortable with Japanese, Kakuge-checker.com has a comprehensive list of offline, online, and other events going around all over Japan. I don't know how he/they/she does it.
This isn't a comprehensive list, but feel free to contact me if you want me to add anything.
Also, Check out UltraDavid's Awesome Google Docs Spreadsheet of locals.
Very generally:
- Tatakai Tuesdays is weekly with games like Tekken 8, UNI2, Melty Blood, and GGST. Started by Jiyuna and MajinObama, and now run by Mothman at Red Bull Gaming Sphere, Map.
- On Thursdays there is usually a SFV event at Red Bull Gaming Sphere, Map or sometimes BeasTV's Jikoken TV with Fuudo. Since 2022 Fuudo hasn't been doing JikokenTV there as far as I know.
- Studio Sky (Map) announced on 2018-09-14 that they will be an open esports space, but haven't been doing anything during Corona, and I haven't seen anything about Studio Sky since 2021 basically. In 2024 they did do one thing there, so maybe they will come back.
- Shot Bar Lucy has different events on different days, and usually on Friday night is an all-night event featuring various games (Map), Calendar.
- The Plaza Capcom at Kichijoji (Map) has the Capcom eSPORTS Club which has free SFV setups, and often runs events.
- Game Bar Cross-up in Umeda, Osaka (Map) usually does SFV on Tuesday, Guilty Gear and BlazBlue on Wednesday, and KOF14 on Thursday. Or they did; I don't know if that is still accurate.
- Game Bar Bridge, in Tachikawa, usually runs some fighting game stuff. Their schedule is pinned to the gbbtachikawa profile.
- Syogepi-events has a Google Calendar of his events. He often runs platinum and under begginer friendly events. They have an English based guide to participating in their events.
The arcade scene is fading, sadly. You might want to check out
- Mikado Arcade, Map Takadanobaba
- Taito Station Shinjuku East Exit, Map
- Various arcades in Akihabara, Club Sega turned into Gigo, Hey!
- Play Spot Big One 2nd, Map. Out in Chiba, but good place for 3rd Strike or Melty Blood. (Thanks Arlieth!)
- Game Newton, Map. Lots of ST setups.
- Dustytokyo posted a weekly schedule for where to play 3rd Strike in Tokyo and generally knows what's up.
| Date | Game | Event | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-02 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover OSAKA | C4 CAVE Cabin Ogimachi 4F Map | 13:00 - 19:00. 2000 JPY. |
| 2025-01-04 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 13:00 - 18:00. |
| 2025-01-05 | SF6 | Japan WW#5 Watch Party & Casuals | e-sports Style UENO Map | 12:00 - 21:00. Challenge Booth lets you participate in the WW from the venue (limited seating). Public viewing from 16:00. Casuals from start to 14:45, you need to leave temporarily at 14:45 for public viewing prep at 16:00. You need a ticket. |
| 2025-01-05 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover KAWASAKI | e-sportscafe LIG Map | 13:00 - 18:00. Mini tournament a 15:00. |
| 2025-01-05 | Tekken8 | Tekken8 at Game Bar Bridge | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 14:00 - 19:00. |
| 2025-01-07 | SF6 & JoJo ASBR | SF6 & ASBR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-07 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-07 | Tekken 8, GGST, GBVSR, UNI2, Melty, and BYOG | Tatakai Tuesday by MothmanFGC and others | Red Bull Gaming Sphere Map | 18:00 - 23:00. Free. Main game is GGST, lots of other games available. Very English friendly. Follow MothmanFGC for schedule announcements. |
| 2025-01-08 | GBVSR UNI2 | GBVSR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. |
| 2025-01-08 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover OSAKA | C4 CAVE Cabin Ogimachi 4F Map | 18:00 - 22:30. 2000 JPY. |
| 2025-01-08 | Tekken8 | Tekken8 at Game Bar Bridge | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-09 | SF6 | Level Up Thursday | Red Bull Gaming Sphere Map | 18:00 - 22:00. Free. A small number of sticks available for use (like, 2-3, bring your own recommended!) |
| 2025-01-09 | SNK Games | SNK Games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-10 | Tekken and various games | Tekken and various games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 20:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-10 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-11 | SF6 | SF6 at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 13:00 - 19:00. |
| 2025-01-11 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover UENO | e-sports Style UENO Map | 13:00 - 19:00. |
| 2025-01-12 | KOF15 | KOF15 at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 15:00 - 23:45. |
| 2025-01-12 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover KAWASAKI | e-sportscafe LIG Map | 12:00 - 18:00. Mini tournament a 15:00. |
| 2025-01-13 | GBVSR | GBVSR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 13:00 - 18:00. |
| 2025-01-13 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover SHIBUYA | Shibuya e-Stadium Map 8F | 13:00 - 18:00. Fighter's Crossover National 3on3 Qualifier from 15:00. |
| 2025-01-14 | SF6 & JoJo ASBR | SF6 & ASBR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-14 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-15 | GBVSR UNI2 | GBVSR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. |
| 2025-01-15 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover AKIHABARA | e-Sports Square Akihabara Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-15 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover OSAKA | C4 CAVE Cabin Ogimachi 4F Map | 18:00 - 22:30. 2000 JPY. |
| 2025-01-15 | Tekken8 | Tekken8 at Game Bar Bridge | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-16 | SNK Games | SNK Games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-17 | Tekken and various games | Tekken and various games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 20:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-17 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-18 | UNI2 Ranking Battle | UNI2 at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 13:30 - 18:30. |
| 2025-01-18 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-19 | Melty Blood | Melty Blood at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 14:00 - 19:00. |
| 2025-01-19 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover KAWASAKI | e-sportscafe LIG Map | 12:00 - 18:00. Mini tournament a 15:00. |
| 2025-01-21 | SF6 & JoJo ASBR | SF6 & ASBR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-21 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-22 | GBVSR UNI2 | GBVSR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. |
| 2025-01-22 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover AKIHABARA | e-Sports Square Akihabara Map | 18:00 - 22:00. Fighter's Crossover National 3on3 Qualifier from 20:00. |
| 2025-01-22 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover OSAKA | C4 CAVE Cabin Ogimachi 4F Map | 18:00 - 22:30. 2000 JPY. |
| 2025-01-22 | Tekken8 | Tekken8 at Game Bar Bridge | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-23 | SNK Games | SNK Games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-24 | Tekken and various games | Tekken and various games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 20:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-24 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-25 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Tamashin RISURU Hall B1F Map | 11:00 - 19:00. Fighter's Crossover National 3on3 Qualifier from 12:00. |
| 2025-01-28 | SF6 & JoJo ASBR | SF6 & ASBR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-28 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-29 | GBVSR UNI2 | GBVSR at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. |
| 2025-01-29 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover AKIHABARA | e-Sports Square Akihabara Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-01-29 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover OSAKA | C4 CAVE Cabin Ogimachi 4F Map | 18:00 - 22:30. 2000 JPY. |
| 2025-01-29 | Tekken8 | Tekken8 at Game Bar Bridge | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:30. |
| 2025-01-30 | SNK Games | SNK Games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 19:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-31 | Tekken and various games | Tekken and various games at Shot Bar Lucy | Shot Bar Lucy Map | 20:00 on. 500 JPY and one drink per hour. |
| 2025-01-31 | SF6 | Fighter's Crossover TACHIKAWA | Game Bar Bridge Tachikawa Map | 18:00 - 22:00. |
| 2025-02-16 | SF6 3on3 | Fighters Crossover National 3on3 | ASH WINDER Esports ARENA 5F Map | TBD. Qualifiers for each Fighters Crossover location from 2024-12-14 to 2025-02-15. More info coming. |