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Tokido's Real Name: Hajime Taniguchi
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Tokido (ときど) 本名: Hajime Taniguchi (谷口一)
Answer: Tokido's real name is Hajime Taniguchi (谷口一). He won the Street Fighter V title at Evo 2017.
Hajime Taniguchi was born on July 7, 1985, in Naha, Okinawa, and grew up in Yokohama. He competes as Tokido (ときど) and is nicknamed "the Murderface" for his intense stare. He studied at the University of Tokyo before turning pro, which is unusual for a pro gamer and often noted in Japanese media.
He is famous for his Akuma play in Street Fighter and won Street Fighter V at Evo 2017 in Las Vegas. He has competed for over two decades across many fighting games.
His memoir Tōdai-sotsu Pro Gamer (東大卒プロゲーマー) covers his choice to become a pro gamer.
FAQ
Did Tokido win Evo? Yes, the Street Fighter V title at Evo 2017.
Where did Tokido go to university? The University of Tokyo.