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Summary
The legacy of theTekkenseries spans three decades.
It’s one of the most storied andsuccessful fighting gamesto date, and boasts a worldwide fanbase.
Every known participant in the eighth King of the Iron Fist Tournament.
This means that each character’s appearance in a Tekken game has far-reaching implications for the fanbase.
Here are the characters whose inclusion fans have celebrated most often.
All mainline games and spin-offs count as separate appearances.
13Yoshimitsu
Appearances: 11
Yoshimitsu is one of Tekken’s most unique characters.
A sword-weilding ninja of the Manji Clan, Yoshimitsu is a darker take on Robin Hood.
Yoshimitsu’s motifs may be ghoulish, but his gameplay is decidedly cartoonish.
He can also meditate to restore his health, making him an anomaly among the Tekken cast.
Yoshimitsu has appeared in every single Tekken title except Tekken Revolution and Tekken Mobile.
The best tributes to the most iconic martial artist of all time.
Law’s in-game storylines usually feature a comedic tone, but the character is more than simple comic relief.
Law, along with his best friend Paul, was featured in the standalone PS2 game Urban Reign.
She had completely original gameplay, based on Baguazhang and Piguaquan.
He was disowned, and failed to appear in Tekken 3 as he was off building his robotics business.
In Tekken 4, amysterious fighternamed Violet appeared, later revealing himself to be Lee.
Everything about this character, from his maniacal laughter to his brutal win poses, is just off.
Tekken 8’s characters interact through much more than fighting.
Bryan fights using kickboxing, relying on quick jabs and fast follow-ups to overwhelm his opponents.
Tekken 8 finally sees him re-incorporate elements of the Mishima and Kazama fighting styles into his moveset.
Jin is the poster boy of Tekken.
After a mysterious absence in Tekken 4, Anna returned in Tekken 5 with a more fleshed-out fighting style.
His predecessor, also named Kuma, died after Tekken 2.
By Tekken 8, he is the ultimate villain.
He was also chosen to represent Tekken in the Super Smash Bros. series.
He has appeared in every Tekken game except Tekken Card Challenge for the WonderSwan.
