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Raven
Origin	Canada ([1])
Voiced By	Jack Merluzzi D.C. Douglas (T6)
Fighting Style	Ninjitsu
Age	Unknown
Blood Type	B
Height	5'11"
Weight	80 kg
Occupation	Intelligence agent
Hobby	Japanese arts
Likes	Success
Dislikes	Kazuya Mishima, Sergei Dragunov, G Corporation, and Failure

Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Trivia 2 Story 2.1 Tekken 5 2.1.1 Tekken 5 Manual Version 2.1.2 Official Version 2.1.2.1 Interludes 2.1.2.2 Ending Animation "Title" 2.2 Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection 2.3 Tekken 6 2.4 Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion 2.4.1 Tekken 6 Ending 3 Character Relationships

Introduction

Raven was introduced in Tekken 5, and he returned to Tekken 6.

Raven's ninjutsu fighting style is highlighted with his teleportation moves and extremely quick maneuvers. He is highly similar to Kunimitsu, a female character who has not made a canonical appearance since Tekken 2. They do not have similar moves, but their techniques are similar (previously described).

To date, despite not being of Japanese origin, Raven is actually the most traditional (and some would say even lightly accurate) ninja in the Tekken series. His fighting style, a combination of grappling, take-downs, and heavy strikes has light inspirations from supposedly real hand to hand combat ideologies practiced by the Ninja. By no means perfectly accurate, it is however more accurate than the typical multi-hitting speed demon style often used by ninjas in video games, as real Ninja often opted for quick take downs and grapples to incapacitate. Many of Raven's other qualities are much more traditionally Ninja (as depicted in fiction at least) like than that of Yoshimitsu, such as his tendency to leave a scene by jumping into the air, his hand symbols, and his poses. Raven's second player outfit is very traditional Ninja attire complete with a flowing scarf, light armor, hood, and a cowl.

On a humorous note, when Yoshimitsu fights Raven in Story Mode, Raven cannot believe that Yoshimitsu is a ninja, as his fighting style and colorful, as well as deceptively clumsy, style is supremely unlike that of a ninja (it can be argued too that Yoshimitsu is quite far away from the archetypes of a ninja despite being one by profession). Raven, in a rare showing of personal agenda, eagerly takes on Yoshimitsu to show him true Ninja fighting. If Yoshimitsu loses, Raven will attempt to teach Yoshimitsu how to perform the kuji-in (a long time Ninja trait in fiction) with humorous results as Yoshimitsu has difficulty doing it. This is a lighthearted moment for the rather stoic Raven.

Raven bears some similarities to Wesley Snipes. He takes characteristics from some of the characters he has played in films (Simon Phoenix's hair, Blade's style and similar clothing, etc.). However, when asked if the similarities were intentional, Namco stated that it was purely coincidental. Raven has enjoyed a warm reception for his unique fighting style, and for the fact that he's a rarely seen ethnicity (an Afro-Canadian) when it comes to ninjutsu. He is considered a low tier character, as Raven has to take unneeded risks to do decent damage to an opponent.

Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([2]) / ([3])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during Tekken 5's intro movie making short work of a Jack-4 unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, Ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, Ninja were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.

Trivia

• Raven will get orders from his commanding officer during his Story mode. This happens before Raven fights his Stage 8 sub-boss, Heihachi Mishima, and the final boss for all characters, Jinpachi Mishima.
• Like several other characters, Raven has his own 'special' move. It is called "Summon Mirage" and allows him to split in half, but also takes 5% of his energy. [4].
• Some people stated that he looks like Sisqo (because of his hair), but others said that he looks, sounds and has strength like Wesley Snipes from his Blade movies. The color of his hair is also a possible reference to Snipes' role as Simon Phoenix in the movie, Demolition Man.
• Like Yoshimitsu, he has the ability to teleport.
• In Tekken 6, Raven's voice actor has been replaced by D.C. Douglas, who is also best known for voicing Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 5.
• In 'Tekken 6's "Scenario Campaign" mode, if he encounters Sergei Dragunov at "Container Terminal 7", it is revealed that Raven's facial scars are a result of a previous confrontation.
• Raven plays a very important role in Scenario Campaign, helping Lars Alexandersson defeat Jin Kazama and Azazel. He is also the one who discovers Jin buried in the desert after he was supposedly killed, along with Azazel.
• In the games Raven's outfit is entirely black but in Tekken (2010 film) his outfit is entirely silver.
• Little is known about Raven's private life, but judging by his customizations, he is probably a connoisseur of the Japanese arts.

Story

Tekken 5 Manual Version

An international intelligence agent considered highly skilled and iron-hearted, codename RAVEN. Apart from a scar in the shape of an X on his face, his details, including age and nationality, are unknown. Raven entered the tournament to find out who or what is behind the event.

Official Version

Codenamed 'Raven', he is known as one of the most skilled and ruthless agents from a certain government intelligence agency to which he belongs. Other than the x-shaped scar on his face, little is known about him.

While on a mission to investigate connections between Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation, he witnesses Heihachi Mishima being assaulted by a deployment of Jacks and the explosion that ensues when the Jacks self-destruct.

Afterwards, news reaches Raven that The King Of Iron Fist Tournament 5 will be held. Raven decides to enter in order to gather intel about the tournament and the motives of those behind it.

Interludes

Stage 8: Heihachi Mishima

Raven is shocked at Heihachi being at the tournament. Heihachi explains his survival. Raven calls his superiors who give him orders to defeat Heihachi which he does. Raven has Heihachi by the throat and he is ordered to eliminate a new target who is Jinpachi and release Heihachi.

Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima

Raven confronts Jinpachi and is ordered to kill him. After winning, Raven is told that he is Heihachi's father and the founder of Mishima Zaibatsu along with facts about the explosion setting him free. Jinpachi congratulates Raven on doing well.

Ending Animation "Title"

Raven defeats Jinpachi Mishima, and Jinpachi dissolves into dust while Raven watches. After Jinpachi dissolves into dust, Raven presses a device in his ear and says, "Mission complete. Returning to HQ." Then, Raven starts running, jumping up the elevated parts of the area while doing this. Finally, Raven performs a forward flip and goes out of sight. After a few seconds, Raven is shown on an aeroplan, crouching to keep his balance. After crouching for a little while, Raven stands up and crosses his arms while the aeroplane flies away.

Raven's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.

After infiltrating The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, Raven found Heihachi, who many believed was dead, and engaged him in combat. Before the fight ended, Raven was ordered back to headquarters and retreated.

As the world was trying to recover from the devious work of the Mishima Zaibatsu, the conflict between that organization and the G-Corporation escalated. It appeared to be only a matter of time before this discord turned into a large-scale encounter. Once again, Raven is sent infiltrate The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 in order to stop further carnage.

On his way to investigate the Mishima Zaibatsu, he will possibly do anything to interrogate this ringleader who started this war. None other than... Jin Kazama.

Raven's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.

Tekken 6 Ending

The Russian military have Azazel captured and Dragunov signals them to haul it in. Suddenly, a plane appears and Raven is on it. He performs the Kuji-in and then jumps down, throwing shuriken at the soldiers. He then lands on Azazel and extracts a magenta-colored orb from it. Dragunov attempts to shoot him in the head but Raven leaves behind an illusion and escapes on the plane with the soldiers shooting at it.

Character Relationships

• Trying to stop Sergei Dragunov from completing his mission in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
• According to Raven's Tekken 6 profile, Raven fought Heihachi Mishima during The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, but Raven received orders to return to headquarters, so Raven had to withdraw from battle before a victor could be decided.
• In Tekken 6 he was sent again to investigate the Mishima Zaibatsu and interrogate its leader, Jin Kazama and possibly wants to save Jin. In the end, Jin Kazama and Azazel dies with Jin's bodies discovered by him, but he saw Jin's arm still have a Devil Tattoo, which is the Devil Gene still inside him.
• Works with Lars Alexandersson in Scenario Campaign Mode after Alisa Bosconovitch being used by Jin Kazama.
• Enemy of Kazuya Mishima ever since he became leader of G Corporation.