Would've been so much more hype if everyone was close to their peak with the insane crowd, imagine if PRX had something, Demon1 didn't have visa issues, NRG wasn't on their selling arc. IMO would've solidified 2023 as the best year ever.
Another downside of masters tokyo is 12 team tournament masters, 4 teams already in playoff without playing 1 game is something I don't like.
The thing I like the most about Masters Tokyo is the first international tournament that doesn't go over midnight for asian timezone viewers. 2 years of post midnight valorant finally gone.