5) Risk and reward of certain moves when attacking. The article also states that the ranking was decided based on the following aspects: 1) Combo damage and the usefullness of the combo starter/launcher. The Japanese players that were part of the tier list project are: Kill, Gekitetsu, KEN, Ko-ta, Shamo-Ken, Suzuki, Zekusu, Souten, Taizo, TAKI, Kenbou, Tissuemon, TOC, Nao-King, Nobu, Hattari, Hamaha, Hiza-Master, Hiro, Buriburi, Funba, Mapu, Matador, Mister, Miya, Mainstreet Ryu, Yuu, Yukki, Yoshihiro, Razania, and Ryukei. So keep that in mind!(Special thanks to Mirai for the translation). More often than not, it is always different from American and Korean tier listings. NOTE: This is solely based on the opinion of Japanese players. Format is: Punishment/Offense/Whiff Punishing/Keep Out/Wake-Up's/Damage Jinpachi is listed above the others, because he is banned from tournament play.