"I thought she would shine if I used her" - Hibiki discusses being a Lily main, the Red Bull Kumite, Modern Controls, and more (Exclusive)

Hibiki is one of the best Street Fighter 6 players in the world and will be participating in the Red Bull Kumite. Fighting alongside illustrious players like gachikun and Big Bird, this Japanese pro has been taking the world by storm. He represents Japan’s SBI e-Sports, and thanks to a translator, we were able to sit down and chat with him about a variety of topics.

Among the things we discussed were how important events like the Red Bull Kumite are and what led him to pick Lily as a character. Lily isn’t a character I hear about as a main choice often, so this led me to watch more of the player’s matches and, frankly, be blown away.

He stands a solid chance of showing the world just how great he is during the Red Bull Kumite this weekend, and if you’ve never heard of him before, now’s the time to brush up. Here’s what the Japanese fighting game pro had to say ahead of this weekend’s event.

Hibiki: Hi, My name is "Hibiki", a member of SBI e-Sports and a Professional esports player in Japan! The character I use is Lily, and I have been ranked Top of the World in the MR ranking at times. Nice to meet you!

Hibiki: I never thought I would be invited to the "Red Bull Kumite", which I had been watching through a monitor screen, so I was filled with anticipation and nervousness! World-class players are here, so I can't say with pride that I am confident, but I will do my best.

Hibiki: I don't have a particular player in mind, but I am looking forward to playing against players I cannot play against in Japan!

Hibiki: Esports events like this help to increase the exposure of our players! I am very grateful for these opportunities, as I believe that players who have the ability but have not yet seen the light of day can be noticed and