First off, that Japanese player on his site stated that he cheated by setting his ROM to 1/4th speed mode, and that he had his computer memorize the key strokes. He then sped the game and key strokes and got his time.
Second, I've become sort of obsessed with Smash Bros, and I've seen almost all of the great players in America on video, and I've seen some Japanese video. Trust me, the cruel melee videos are nothing. I'm telling you, NOTHING.
Edit: In addition, Japan's best PROBABLY are better than America's best, but not by that much. They may be more button talented, I think, but who knows. The two groups have never played, so neither side is proven to be better. Actually, I see it this way. I believe both sides are equally talented, just that the Japanese have insane foxes unlike any over here, and that they'd probably have an advantage.
Second, I've become sort of obsessed with Smash Bros, and I've seen almost all of the great players in America on video, and I've seen some Japanese video. Trust me, the cruel melee videos are nothing. I'm telling you, NOTHING.
Edit: In addition, Japan's best PROBABLY are better than America's best, but not by that much. They may be more button talented, I think, but who knows. The two groups have never played, so neither side is proven to be better. Actually, I see it this way. I believe both sides are equally talented, just that the Japanese have insane foxes unlike any over here, and that they'd probably have an advantage.