Super Smash Brothers for the Wii U and 3DS were recognized for their excellence at the Japan Game Awards today. Japan Game Awards 2015 is organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) and is held annually. The new entries in the Smash series brought home three awards. Both the 3DS and the Wii U versions were given awards for excellence, while combined Smash Brothers for Wii U and 3DS received the 'Global Award Japanese Project'. This award was given due to "the overwhelming support from the user...in overseas markets"This isn't the first time that Masahiro Sakurai has been recognized by the Japan Game Awards. Here's a list of awards he's also received Award for Excellence9th Annual CESA Game AwardsAward for ExcellenceJapan Game Awards 2008Award for ExcellenceJapan Game Awards 2012Award for ExcellenceFAMITSU AWARDS 2008Award for ExcellenceFAMITSU AWARDS 2014Award for ExcellenceFAMITSU AWARDS 2014The Minister of Trade and Economy also recognized Masahiro Sakurai for his contributions to the gaming industry today. The award was decided on by a vote , and was handed to Sakurai by the cabinet minister himself. Sakurai later tweeted the picture of the awards and his cat Fukura . In these tweets, Sakurai thanked everyone for their support in the voting process.