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Kazuya Mishima
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| Kazuya Mishima | |
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| Origin | Japan, (T5) Formerly Japan (He abandoned his nationality) |
| Voiced By | Toshiyuki Morikawa |
| Fighting Style | Advanced Mishima style Fighting Karate (三島流喧嘩空手改) |
| Age | 26 (T1) 28 (T2) 49 (T4, T5) |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Occupation | Head of Mishima Financial Empire (T2) Head of G Corporation (T6) (according to profile) |
| Hobby | Collecting sneakers |
| Likes | Ultimate power, world dominaton,Jun Kazama, and his grandfather (during childhood) |
| Dislikes | His son, his father, his adopted brother, his younger brother, volcanoes Devil Jin,Eddy Gordo, Leo Kliesen and Armor King |
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Introduction
Kazuya Mishima is a character in the Tekken series. Kazuya has been featured in Tekken, Tekken 2, Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken 4, Tekken 5, and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Also, Kazuya has been confirmed to be in Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Kazuya Mishima is the son of Heihachi Mishima, and the grandson of Jinpachi Mishima. He is also the father of Jin Kazama and occasional partner of Jun Kazama (they share an awkward relationship, in which was never fully explained by Namco themselves). He also has an adopted brother named Lee Chaolan, who Kazuya has never liked and shares a rivalry with.
It also appears that when Kazuya was a child, he had a special bond with his grandfather. He respected Jinpachi more than his father. It is also assumed that Jinpachi could have been responsible for the original form of the Devil Gene. It appears that only this Gene is passed down through Grandsons, in this case Kazuya Mishima, and Jin Kazama, Jinpachi's great grandson. Heihachi cannot attain the Devil Gene if this is true, but overall he is supposedly as strong as the ones that have the Devil Gene, which is quite possible, considering the extreme amounts of physical damage he has survived in the past. Due to genetics it could be assumed that Heihachi is a 'black sheep' of sorts, in that the gene for devil control skipped a generation, such as the genetics for black colored sheep do.
When Kazuya's name is written in Japanese, it's translated as 三島 一八(Mishima Kazuya) or みしま かずや(Mishima Kazuya)
Kazuya got 八(hachi or pachi or ya) from 平八(Heihachi) of a name of father and followed 一(ichi or kazu) which meant a beginning because it was the eldest son. The notation that 一八 is rare in Japan. Two numbers continue. 一 is 1. 八 is 8.
Analysis of Kazuya
In the original entry to the Tekken franchise, Kazuya was considered to be the primary protagonist. And for all intents and purposes, there was no reason to believe differently. According to differing sources (such as Tekken: The Motion Picture and a brief scene in Ling Xiaoyu's Tekken 5 ending), Kazuya was actually quite frail and timid as a boy and was the victim of years of abuse at the hands of Heihachi. Indeed, Kazuya originally entered the first Rave War/King of Iron Fist Tournament in order to face off against his father, who was played up to be a corrupt corporate tyrant. Kazuya's clothing of choice, simple white pants and red gloves and footpads, even helped to draw parallels to another "mysterious loner" hero similar to Street Fighter's Ryu. So most people (both within the game and in real life), simply wrote Kazuya off as the cliché fighting game hero.
There was only one clue as to Kazuya's true intents and nature: His secret PS One palette swap, which turned out to be Devil.
Tekken 2 saw Kazuya's true nature revealed in full. After killing his father (or so he thought), instead of bringing justice to the Mishima Zaibatsu and righting the wrongs of his father, Kazuya repeated the corrupt practices of his father and turned it into an even more ruthless organization. While Heihachi was merely ruthless, Kazuya was absolutely without conscience. He hired assassins to eliminate any of his critics or rivals (such as the father of Eddy Gordo), he attempted to extort money from several businesses and organizations, and he even smuggled endangered species and conducted genetic experiments on them (Alex and Roger). Of course, the reason for his evil deeds was because he had sold his soul to Devil all those years ago, and had allowed his hatred for Heihachi to consume him. Kazuya still had good within him (as represented by Angel), which constantly battled his evil side, and this would turn out to be his downfall. Heihachi managed to take advantage of his son's confusion caused by this internal war and defeated him in the second King of Iron First Tournament. Kazuya was then thrown into a volcano and killed, while the Devil in his body escaped and eventually made contact with Kazuya's son, who succeeded his father as the series' new protagonist.
Of course, G Corporation eventually located Kazuya's remains and confiscated them. At this point, they regenerated Kazuya's body and then Kazuya made a deal to remain hidden within G Corporation's labs and be tested on. Kazuya had learned from his mistakes. The next time he faced Heihachi, he wanted to be in full control of his Devil powers. Of course, this plan did not go as Kazuya intended; Heihachi ruined it by invading G Corporation and stealing their research.
Since his original appearance, Kazuya's character has gone through many transformations: From hero, to villain, to anti-hero and back again. Whatever was left of his good side appears to be totally suppressed by his Devil persona. Kazuya no longer fights against his darker side, and the two seem to have come to mutual terms, as Kazuya can call upon Devil whenever he likes now (such as in his Tekken 5 introduction). This makes him one of the more unique protagonists in fighting games and makes him quite popular amongst Tekken fans.
Trivia
- General:
- It is often believed that Kazuya is a homage to Dragonball Z's Vegeta character, since the two characters have many distinguishing similarities, in concern of their character traits, their attitudes, and their personalities. Also, their physical appearance, most noticeably their hair styles, are similar also. Namco has however neither confirmed nor denied that this was a homage or even intentional.
- Kazuya's sub-bosses include Lee Chaolan, Roger, Heihachi Mishima, and Raven.
- Considered a handsome young man when he first appeared in Tekken.
- Tekken:
- Kazuya's stage 8 sub-boss is Lee. Once you finish arcade mode with Kazuya, Lee is unlocked and then while playing as Lee... Kazuya is his stage 8 sub-boss.
- Kazuya had a 3rd costume named Devil. He is playable by beating 8 games of galaga minigame. (its a game while Tekken loads). Since he's Kazuya 3rd costume, he wont shoot lasers or fly he'll have the same moves as Kazuya does.
- Tekken 2:
- The exact nature of the intimate relationship Kazuya had with Jun Tekken 2 has been left rather ambiguous. While many fans like to believe that some degree of love and mutual attraction was involved, however, these ideas are often based on non-canon storylines such as Tekken Tag Tournament or Tekken: The Motion Picture. The canon games describe Jun as being "mysteriously drawn to Kazuya", which has led some fans to come to the conclusion of this has led to non-consensual sex, i.e. rape, or at "best", a one-night stand (this is however often discerned due to it not seeming fit for the nature of either character).
- In Tekken 2, Kazuya's stage is "Darkness Temple".
- Tekken 3:
- Before the release of Tekken 3, many Tekken fans believed that the early sketches of Jin Kazama were Kazuya Mishima in his teen years, due to their similarities.
- Because Kazuya Mishima was not featured in Tekken 3, many fans believed that Namco were going to kill off the character completely, by the time plans of a Tekken 4 was announced. This created a loud outcry amongst the fans, who wanted Kazuya to return to the series.
- Tekken Tag Tournament:
- In Tekken Tag Tournament, by choosing Kazuya and Devil as a team, when tagging, one will transform into the other instead of the usual "run out - run in" tag animation due to the fact that Devil is Kazuya's alter-ego. For the same reason, it was impossible to team together Kazuya and Angel in the arcade version of Tekken Tag Tournament (it was made possible in the console version though).
- Tekken 4:
- Since Tekken 4, Kazuya has been voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
- From Tekken 4 onwards, Kazuya's left iris has become permanently red.
- Kazuya was the third stage boss for Tekken 4's Tekken Force mini-game. This stage was known as the "Corridor."
- Kazuya and Armor King both have a red eye.
- Tekken 5 / Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection:
- Two of Kazuya's childhood memories were seen in Tekken 5. His special bonding with his grandfather Jinpachi Mishima seen in Kazuya's ending, and a few seconds before he was thrown into a ravine by his father Heihachi seen in Ling Xiaoyu's ending. The latter however had a comical twist and is thus not entirely true.
- Kazuya received a new win animation in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection in which he performs his Hell Lancer move, then the Glorious Demon God Fist move, while turning his head slightly and shouting, "Doryah!".
- Kazuya's purple tuxedo makes a return as a selectable attire for him. However, its been redone as it is now longer and is red on the inside.
- In the opening movie Kazuya is wearing his new pants with flames instead of the ones that have clouds and lightning.
- Tekken 6 / Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion:
- In the Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion trailer, the text for Kazuya reads: "He's got the whole world in the palm of his hand." ([1]).
- In the new console / NOVO trailer, Kazuya is shown in a helicopter following Jin, who is driving through a city on his motorcycle while tanks fire CIWS at him, which Jin manages to evade. Eventually, Jin and Kazuya meet and fight, and Kazuya apparently destroys Jin's motorcycle with an axe kick during the fight ([2]).
- In the "Power is Everything" trailer for Bloodline Rebellion, Kazuya can be heard saying, "Where did you do with Jin Kazama? Denial has made you weak." (at 0:14 - 0:22).
- In the "Gamescom" trailer for Bloodline Rebellion, Kazuya can be heard saying about, "It's the fate of our family to fight and betray each other. The Curse of The Mishima Bloodline"
- Kazuya's final boss in Arena is Devil Jin. Additionally, his sub-boss is Heihachi.
Story
Version 1
Kazuya is the cold blooded son of Heihachi Mishima. At the age of 5 he was thrown off a cliff by his father. Kazuya survived and vows revenge to defeat his father, he enters the first tournament to kill Heihachi.
Ending Animation "A Father's Fall"
After defeating his father, Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya assumes control over the entire Mishima Zaibatsu. His first act as the head of the Mishima Zaibatsu was to take his father's supposed lifeless body and throw it off the same cliff he was thrown off by his father so many years ago. After the deed is done, he turns his head and smiles.
After defeating his father, Heihachi Mishima, and throwing his lifeless body from a cliff (as Heihachi did to his son previously) Kazuya appointed himself the new head of the Mishima Zaibatsu. After 2 years had passed, Kazuya organised the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2. There was also a rumour that Kazuya had made a pact with the Devil. This turned out to be true. Kazuya did this to gain the power he needed to save his own life and to destroy his father forever!
Ending Animation "Evil Smile"
Kazuya defeats Devil in a brutal battle. Disgusted that he could have trusted someone so weak with his life, and impressed with himself in the sense that he defeated a supposed powerful being, Kazuya simply walks away. Devil, however, regains consciousness, and he tries to kill Kazuya with an eye beam, but Heihachi takes the blast in an attempt to save his son. Kazuya stares at Heihachi, who is standing up and not moving very much, for a moment before smiling. Kazuya grabs his father and uses him as a human shield to block Devil's blasts, and once he gets close, he throws Heihachi's lifeless body at Devil, distracting him. When Devil turns around, Kazuya hits Devil with a Dragon Uppercut, effectively knocking him out. Kazuya then smiles victoriously.
Tekken 3
Pre-Tekken 3, Heihachi killed Kazuya 20 years ago. However Kazuya's remains were accidentally discovered by G Corporation, who took those remains and revived him. Kazuya then entrusted himself to the corporation, allowing them to run several tests on him so he could fully understand the Devil Gene. It can be said that this was going on until the start of the Fourth Tournament, which was about 20 years after the Second Tournament.
Kazuya also appeared in the Tekken 3 arcade opening, although he was only a cameo who appeared alongside Jun Kazama (who also appeared as a cameo) and Jin Kazama.
Tekken: The Motion Picture
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His father, Heihachi Mishima, threw him off of a cliff as a young boy to see if he could climb back up, as the lion cubs do. Kazuya survived, and during his arduous struggle back up the cliff, he swore to get revenge against his father. This hatred is the dominant force in his life. His entire existence has been spent preparing for this one act of violent revenge. As Kazuya was going to die an evil spirit flowed through him."Will you help me?" Kazuya asked? "Yes, in exchange for your soul." the Spirit spoke. Kazuya answered yes and the spirit bonded with him. 16 years later, a research team called WWWC had been searching for a boy fallen off a crag which was Kazuya. The first researcher to find Kazuya was Jun Kazama. She was impregnated by Kazuya.
Kazuya is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament, a non-canonical Tekken game.
Ending Animation
It appears that Kazuya has defeated Jin Kazama. Kazuya crosses his arms, uncrosses them, and then he starts to walk away. Jin starts transforming into Devil Jin. Kazuya notices this and turns around. Kazuya prepares to fight again. This ending takes place in Ogre's Tekken Tag Tournament stage.
20 years ago after loosing to his father Heihachi in the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2, Kazuya was thrown in a mouth of a volcano.
Few years later, G Corporation, a biotech firm making revolutionary researches brought him back to life, with the G Corporation's aid Kazuya believed the mechanism of the the devil gene that resides within his body by subjecting himself to genetic experiments. Kazuya believed that once he unlocked the power of the devil gene he would be powerful enough to defeat his father and destroy the Mishima Zaibatsu.
20 years later the Tekken Forces attacked G Corporation and stole their data, Kazuya was also targeted in the fight.
Then Kazuya learns of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4 which was a trap by Heihachi to Lure him out. Despite this knowledge Kazuya enters the tournament this his chance to defeat his father.
Ending Animation "Fin Kazuya"
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The tournament officials sent Kazuya a message: The winner of Round 7 by default is Kazuya Mishima.
Please proceed to the final stage.
Though Kazuya sensed Heihachi's hand in Jin Kazama's disappearance, a fearless grin crept upon his face as he headed towards the final stage.
Heihachi led Kazuya deep within the Mishima Zaibatsu compound.
A massive temple stood in the midst of a forest enshrouded in fog.
The two entered the building...
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After defeating Heihachi in the King Of Iron Fist Tournament, he demands to see Jin (since Jin is being held captive). Kazuya is then taken to Honmaru and sees his son for the first time in his life, only he dispatches of Heihachi quickly and taunts Jin to unleash the devil gene with him. Jin awakes with the intention to kill him but is defeated by Kazuya. Kazuya then stands over his son's fallen body and absorbs his devil gene, becoming complete once again. Kazuya then transforms into Devil without the red eyes, signifying his control over the Devil gene.
Tekken 5 Manual Version
Kazuya Mishima, Son of Heihachi Mishima and possessor of the Devil Gene.
After Loosing to Jin in the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4 He and Heihaci were attacked by The Jacks.
"G Corporation, so they are ones who betrayed me?" says Kazuya. After while Kazuya and Heihachi fight together as father and son. Buts Kazuya transformed into Devil, leaving his father to fight alone.
Kazuya hears the announcement of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, he enters the fight to make bad guys pay.
Interludes
Stage 4: Raven
Raven calls Kazuya "the coward who ran away from danger" and Kazuya asks how he knew about what happened. When Raven refuses to explain, Kazuya makes him talk by defeating him. Raven says the reason was observation. Kazuya interrogates Raven further by kicking him. Raven then tells him about "what was under the temple."
Stage 8: Heihachi Mishima
Heihachi accuses Kazuya of betraying him but Kazuya tells him about the sponsor "beneath Honmaru." Kazuya defeats Heihachi and says the competition will be better.
Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima
Kazuya bows to Jinpachi and says that it is an honor to meet him. Jinpachi then challenges him to a fight.
Ending Animation "Grandfather Knock-Out!"
After defeating Jinpachi Mishima's devil form, Kazuya stands over his grandfather's body and tries to wake him up. Jinpachi awakes, and Kazuya smiles, with a flash of childhood memories flooding back (Jinpachi and Kazuya are said to have been close in Kazuya's early life). Kazuya, however, ruins the moment, when he evilly grins and kills his grandfather, thus turning him into dust. Then, Kazuya laughs.
Kazuya Mishima's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
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Kazuya Mishima has figured out which division of G Corporation was the one that betrayed him and viciously killed them all.
Kazuya has now risen to the head of G Corporation in the shadows. The world is now against the Mishima Zaibatsu and Kazuya fuels the fire by leading G Corporation against it. Kazuya can’t stand anyone else conquering the world other than himself so he decides to go against Jin Kazama and the Mishima Zaibatsu. Kazuya realizes that G Corporation is very influential amongst the people of the world now and he announces that anyone who captures Jin Kazama alive will receive a handsome cash reward. Immediately following his announcement, the King of Iron Fist 6 Tournament is announced by the Mishima Zaibatsu. Kazuya predicted this would happen and began to laugh hysterically.
Kazuya Mishima's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Ending Animation "Reclaimed"
The Tekken Force surrounds the temple in attempt to shoot whatever comes out. Then Kazuya emerges from the temple and lifted up the defeated Devil Jin for everyone to see. The Tekken Force then saluated Kazuya. Kazuya smiled and laugh evilly.
Family Tree
Character Relationships
- Son of Heihachi Mishima and Kazume Mishima.
- Grandson of Jinpachi Mishima.
- Foster brother of Lee Chaolan.
- Half-brother and enemy of Lars Alexandersson.
- Impregnated Jun Kazama during Tekken 2.
- Father and enemy of Jin Kazama.
- Target of the Tekken Force in both Tekken 4 and Tekken 6
- Considered a rival by Paul Phoenix.
- Contains Devil and Angel within his soul.
- Lei Wulong entered The King of Iron Fist Tournament 2 to try to bust Kazuya and crush his organization.
- Kidnapped Doctor Boskonovitch in Tekken 2, who is later rescued by Yoshimitsu.
- Hired Anna Williams, Ganryu, and Bruce Irvin as bodyguards in Tekken 2. In Tekken 6, Anna and Bruce once again work for Kazuya, who is now the head of G Corporation.
- Assassination target of Nina Williams during Tekken 2 and enemy in Tekken 6 due to her affiliations with Jin.
- While he was the leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu in Tekken 2 he had Alex, Roger, Prototype Jack, and Jack-2 be created.
- Won his fight against Baek Doo San in Tekken: The Motion Picture.
- Was in some way responsible for the death of Eddy Gordo's parents, making Eddy swear revenge against him.
- Killed Leo's mother, according to Leo's Tekken 6 profile.
- Kazuya demanded G Corporation to create Jack-6 as a response to the Mishima Zaibatsu's Nancy-MI847J.
- Attacked by a squad of Jack-4s shown in the Tekken 5 opening movie.
- Wants to kill Armor King for helping the G corporation's test subjects escape.
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