POKOYAN
| POKOYAN | |
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| Full Name | ぽこやん/POKOYAN |
| Country | Japan |
| Main |  Mechanica
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POKOYAN is a ARMS player from Japan who mains Mechanica. He began playing the game in June 2017 and quickly rose through the competitive scene. That same year, POKOYAN competed in the official ARMS Japan Grand Prix in both 2017 and 2018. Through dominant tournament performances, POKOYAN has established himself as one of Japan’s top players. POKOYAN is also widely regarded as the best Mechanica player in Japan.
POKOYAN has also played a crucial role in shaping the Japanese ARMS scene. Across Japan, POKOYAN is often referred to as the “Father of the Japanese ARMS Community” for his dedication to the game, including hosting tournaments and supporting the growth of the competitive scene.
Playstyle
POKOYAN is known for his highly aggressive Mechanica playstyle. He frequently pressures his opponents at close range and looks to predict their wake-up options with Popper to catch wake-up attempts and convert them into Rush confirms.
Results
| Tournament | Date | Location | Placement | Tournament Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMS Japan Grand Prix 2017 | December 16, 2017 | Kyoto, Japan | 13th | Major |
| ARMS Japan Grand Prix 2018 Finals | November 24, 2018 | Kyoto, Japan | 13th | Major |
| Regional Lag Festival | April 13, 2019 | Online | 2nd | Online |
| Regional Lag Festival 2 | August 10, 2019 | Online | 3rd | Online |
| Best In The World At What We Do | September 6, 2019 | Online | 1st | Online |
| SAVE_ARMS 2020: Week 2 | March 7, 2020 | Online | 3rd | Online |
| SAVE_ARMS 2020: Week 8 | May 30, 2020 | Online | 1st | Online |
| SAVE_ARMS 2020: Grand Final | June 27, 2020 | Online | 4th | Online |
| Scrapstar Series - ARMS Japan | June 27, 2020 | Online | 2nd | Online |
| The Moshpit 4 Japan | August 21, 2021 | Online | 3rd | Online |
| Foxster’s ARMS Fest #14 | April 2, 2022 | Online | 2nd | Online |
| Foxster's ARMS Fest #15 | April 9, 2022 | Online | 3rd | Online |
| Battle for the Den ARMS (Asia / Oceania) | May 7, 2022 | Online | 1st | Online |
| ARMS Open Online 2026 | May 23, 2026 | Online | 17th | Online |
| BUKEYASHIKI (武家屋敷) Online | August 2, 2026 | Online | 4th | Online |
Trivia
Social Media
Gameplay Videos
Foxster’s ARMS Fest #14 AstroNinja vs POKOYAN
Foxster vs POKOYAN ARMS
ARMS Territorial Leauge SERP vs POKOYAN
POKOYAN vs DTN|Shateau ARMS CTG#1
POKOYAN vs MentaOO ARMS CTG#1
POKOYAN vs Annie VortexGallery
Sarukani vs POKOYAN ARMS
Dolce vs Pokoyan ARMS
Akadaruma vs Pokoyan ARMS GloryCup
Pokoyan vs Dolce Losers Semi Final
ARMS Glory Cup VOD