Josie Rizal
A model and kickboxer from the Philippines. A new generation female fighter challenging the Tekken Force recruitment exam.
Trivia
- Character name derived from Filipino national hero Jose Rizal.
- Debuted in Tekken 7; a false report circulated that a Philippine government agency criticized her fighting style depiction, sparking controversy.
- Game portrays her with a crybaby trait, showing near-crying poses before matches, etc.
- Rare fighting game character with a modeling career setting.
Alternate names
Josie Rizal
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young woman with a bright and healthy aura. Long light brown hair close to blonde, a muscular yet slim build. A toned style befitting a fighter.
- Height
- Approx. 170cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
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- Long light brown hair
- Muscular build
- Facial features suggesting Filipino heritage
- Iconic items
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- Earrings
- Kickboxing gloves
- Eskrima weapons (sticks)
- Training wear
- Casual clothes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Energetic
- Detailed personality
- Cheerful and positive, competitive. Doesn't give up even in difficulties, kind-hearted thinking of family and homeland. Initially has a crybaby side but is full of the will to grow stronger.
- Keywords
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- Competitive
- Kind
- Hard worker
- Curious
- Bright
- Growth-oriented
- Talents
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- Kickboxing aptitude
- Eskrima martial arts sense
- High physical ability
- Skills
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- Eskrima
- Kickboxing
- Strength training
- Flexibility
- Practical experience in various martial arts
- Motivation
- Join the Tekken Force, contribute to her homeland the Philippines, protect her family, and grow in martial arts.
- Habits
- Tends to nearly cry when nervous. Occasionally becomes clumsy when flustered.
- Favorite foods
- Filipino food, Fruit, Snacks
- Hobbies
- Modeling, Dance, Training, Time with family
- Disliked situations
- Unfair matches, Violent acts
- Disliked insects
- Ants, Cockroaches
History
- Backstory
- Born into a poor family in the Philippines, her martial arts talent was discovered and she trained in martial arts from childhood. Her parents are martial arts enthusiasts, influencing her to master kickboxing and eskrima. She supports the family finances as a model. When a devastating typhoon struck her homeland, she was inspired by the Mishima Zaibatsu's Tekken Force who rushed to help with rescues, aspiring to join them by taking the Tekken Force recruitment exam.
- Debut date
- March 18, 2015
- Work title
- Tekken 7
- Media type
- Game
First participation in Tekken 7
- Significant event
- First participation in Tekken 7
- Description
- Debuts in the series as a new Filipino female fighter arriving for the Tekken Force recruitment exam.
Tekken Force recruitment exam final selection
- Significant event
- Tekken Force recruitment exam final selection
- Description
- Challenges trials with Kuma and matches, depicted growing both mentally and physically.
Typhoon damage in homeland Philippines
- Significant event
- Typhoon damage in homeland Philippines
- Description
- Strong feelings for family and country motivate joining the Tekken Force.
Relationships
Kuma
In the recruitment exam final selection, there is a scene where he watches over and helps her.
Tekken Force
Teammate
Shares actions as an object of admiration and goal.
Tekken Force
Tekken Force: unknown
Media appearances
Tekken 7
Game / Protagonist
March 2015
Tekken 8
Game / Protagonist
June 2024
Voice cast and creators
Yūko Kanemoto
- Voice actor
- Yūko Kanemoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Tekken 7
Karen Strassman
- Voice actor
- Karen Strassman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Tekken 7 (English)
Yūko Kanemoto
- Voice actor
- Yūko Kanemoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Tekken 8
Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Josie Rizal Figure
- Item name
- Josie Rizal Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Josie Rizal Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Josie Rizal Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular