Kincho Wins World Warrior 2025 Japan Regional Finals
- Kincho, a Terry player from SCARZ, secures a spot in Capcom Cup 12.
- Torimeshi, a Dhalsim player, finishes as the runner-up.
On February 8, 2026, the "World Warrior 2025 - Japan Regional Finals" was held offline. Kincho from SCARZ emerged victorious, claiming the final qualifying spot for "Capcom Cup 12."
While Kincho has consistently placed high in several major tournaments in the past, this victory marks his first major tournament title. With this win, Kincho has officially secured his first-ever appearance at Capcom Cup.
This tournament concludes all qualifying events for the Capcom Pro Tour 2025, finalizing the 48-player roster for the main event. Capcom Cup 12 will take place at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo from March 11 to March 14, 2026.
Final Standings
| Rank | Player | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 🇯🇵 Kincho | Terry |
| 2nd | 🇯🇵 Torimeshi | Dhalsim |
| 3rd | 🇯🇵 taketake-piano | JP |
| 4th | 🇯🇵 GO1 | Chun-Li |
| 5th | 🇯🇵 Dogura | Elena, M. Bison |
| 5th | 🇯🇵 Seiya | Chun-Li |
| 7th | 🇯🇵 Hibiki | Lily |
| 7th | 🇯🇵 Yanai | M. Bison |
Grand Finals
The Grand Finals featured a matchup between Torimeshi (Dhalsim) on the Winners side and Kincho (Terry) on the Losers side. This was a rematch from the Winners Semi-Finals, where Torimeshi had previously defeated Kincho.
Early in the match, Torimeshi maintained control through precise spacing and effective Drive Gauge management, taking the first game. However, in the final round of the second game (with Torimeshi leading 1-0), Torimeshi dropped a combo that would have secured the win. This allowed Kincho to capitalize and take the game. From that point, the momentum shifted; Kincho won two consecutive games to successfully reset the bracket.
In the bracket reset, Kincho maintained his momentum and took a 2-0 lead. During the final round of the third game, a desperate CA (Critical Art) from Torimeshi's Dhalsim was guarded by Kincho, failing to land a deciding blow. Kincho continued his offensive pressure to win three straight games, securing the championship with a 3-0 set count.