Jin Kazama

Lightning of Destiny

The protagonist of the Tekken series, who fights against the Mishima Zaibatsu while being manipulated by the fate of the Mishima clan.

Quotes

  • Justice is carved out by one's own hands
  • I will sever the blood of the Mishima clan
  • I will change the future with this fist
  • Revenge is not my only fate
  • As long as there is something to protect, I will fight

Trivia

  • Debuted at age 19 in Tekken 3; later height setting changed to 183cm in Tekken 8.
  • Unlike his father Kazuya, the Devil form is not completely fused.
  • Fighting style evolves throughout the series: Mishima-style Fighting Karate, Kazama-style Self-Defense, Orthodox Karate.
  • OVA and live-action movie versions have significantly different settings from the game.
  • Not the protagonist in Tekken 7, but appears as a key series character.
  • Also appears in pachislot and pachinko versions.

Alternate names

Jin Jin Kazama Devil Jin Devil Jin

Tags

Tekken Fighting Game Protagonist Mishima Clan Devil Revenge Gynoid Martial Arts 3D Fighting

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Height 183cm, black hair with sharp, narrow eyes. A fighter with a well-trained physique. In Devil form, has wings on his back and a third eye on his forehead.
Height
Approx. 183cm
Weight
87kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Third eye on the forehead
  • Wings on the back in Devil form
  • Well-honed physique
Iconic items
  • Gloves
  • Mishima-style Fighting Karate gi
  • Red headband (Devil form)
  • Black karate gi

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
While bearing a negative legacy, he has strong will and a sense of justice, fighting to protect the important people. He possesses both a ruthless side and a gentle side.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Conflict
  • Vengeful spirit
  • Strong will
  • Loneliness
  • Sense of justice
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Growth
Motto
Justice is carved out by one's own hands
Talents
  • Mishima-style Fighting Karate
  • Kazama-style Self-Defense
  • High combat sense
  • Transformation ability (Devil form)
  • Mental control
Skills
  • Various martial arts
  • Ki manipulation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Agile movements
  • High concentration
Motivation
To eradicate the darkness of the Mishima family, defeat the great evil, and restore world peace.
Habits
Sometimes sees the apparition of his mother in fleeting moments
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Shojin cuisine
Hobbies
Training, Ascetic practice, Meditation
Favorite places
Nature-rich mountains, Yakushima
Favorite colors
Black, Red
Disliked insects
unknown
Disliked situations
Conflicts that threaten peace, Betrayal
Disliked weather
unknown
Disliked foods
unknown

History

Backstory
Born as the son of Kazuya Mishima and Jun Kazama, he suffers from family grudges and the curse of the Mishima clan. He learns Kazama-style self-defense from his mother and apprentices under his grandfather Heihachi Mishima, training in defensive and offensive techniques. Participating in the King of Iron Fist Tournaments multiple times, he continues to fight to save the world, repeating growth and anguish in battles against the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation.
Debut date
March 20, 1997
Work title
Tekken 3
Media type
Game

Tekken 3 Debut

Significant event
Tekken 3 Debut
Description
Fights against his father's grudges and becomes involved in the Mishima Zaibatsu's conspiracy.

Tekken 4 Fighting Style Change

Significant event
Tekken 4 Fighting Style Change
Description
Abandons Mishima-style Fighting Karate, trains in orthodox karate, and gains new techniques.

Tekken 5 Becomes Head of Mishima Zaibatsu

Significant event
Tekken 5 Becomes Head of Mishima Zaibatsu
Description
Defeats Heihachi Mishima in the tournament and becomes the head of the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Tekken 6 Involved in World War

Significant event
Tekken 6 Involved in World War
Description
As head of the Mishima Zaibatsu, plunges the world into chaos, but his true intent is to defeat Azazel.

Tekken 7 Disappearance and Reappearance

Significant event
Tekken 7 Disappearance and Reappearance
Description
Goes missing, but reappears in the story's finale and vows to confront Kazuya.

Tekken 8 New Devil Form and Final Battle

Significant event
Tekken 8 New Devil Form and Final Battle
Description
Subdues Azazel and prepares for battle to defeat Kazuya Mishima.

Relationships

Kazuya Mishima

Father

Father and greatest nemesis. Suffers from a complex parent-child relationship and deep-seated grudge.

Jun Kazama

Mother

Mother. Taught self-defense techniques to Jin and watches over him with quiet affection.

Heihachi Mishima

Grandparent

Grandfather. Master of his training and a nemesis. They mutually despise each other.

Asuka Kazama

Sibling

Cousins, but have little personal acquaintance.

Alisa Bosconovitch

Bodyguard

Created as Jin's bodyguard and a companion who travels with him.

Lars Alexandersson

Ally

Builds a cooperative alliance amid the conflict between G Corporation and the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Ling Xiaoyu

CloseFriend

Childhood friend and the person who harbors feelings for him.

Mishima Zaibatsu

Mishima Zaibatsu: leader

Tekken Force

Tekken Force: leader

Media appearances

Tekken: Bloodline

Anime / Protagonist

2022 Netflix release

Tekken: Blood Vengeance

Movie / Protagonist

2011

Tekken 3

Game / Protagonist

1997

Tekken 8

Game / Protagonist

2024

Street Fighter X Tekken

Game / Protagonist

2012

Voice cast and creators

Isshin Chiba

Voice actor
Isshin Chiba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tekken 3 and subsequent series

Darren Daniels (BLOOD VENGEANCE)

Voice actor
Darren Daniels (BLOOD VENGEANCE)
Language
English
Version or series
Tekken: Blood Vengeance English version

Brad Swale (Street Fighter X Tekken)

Voice actor
Brad Swale (Street Fighter X Tekken)
Language
English
Version or series
Street Fighter X Tekken English version

Masato Shiga

Creator name
Masato Shiga
Role
Original author

Katsuhiro Harada

Creator name
Katsuhiro Harada
Role
Character designer

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Creator name
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Jin Kazama Figure

Item name
Jin Kazama Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Tekken 8 Costume Set

Item name
Tekken 8 Costume Set
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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