Kazuya Mishima
The Cold-Blooded Ruler
Son of Heihachi Mishima and father of Jin Kazama. Possessed of ruthless ambition, he is a fighter bearing the fate of the Mishima family. Inheritor of Mishima-style Karate and the strongest warrior with the Devil Gene.
Quotes
- If you want to defeat me, become stronger.
- Put an end to the family's grudges.
- Ruthlessness is true power.
- The Devil's power dominates me.
- I will remake the world with my fists.
Trivia
- The chest scar was from when his father pushed him off a cliff as a child.
- Kazuya Mishima has renounced his Japanese citizenship.
- Debuted in 1997 as the original protagonist of the Tekken series.
- Minoru Suzuki handled some motion capture.
- Appeared as DLC in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- OVA and live-action movie versions depict different settings and personality from the games.
Alternate names
Kazuya Mishima
Devil Kazuya
Cold-Blooded Heir
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Muscular man with black hair streaked with silver, wearing a red gi. Large scar on his chest. Sharp gaze and ruthless expression.
- Height
- Approx. 181cm
- Weight
- 76kg~85kg (varies by period)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large scar on chest
- Sharp gaze
- Sharp eyebrows
- Iconic items
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- Red gi
- Black supporters
- Mishima-style Karate techniques
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- An ambitious man who uses any means necessary to achieve his goals, always behaving coldly and with a focus on power. He harbors deep hatred for his clan and often regards family as enemies. A solitary warrior pursuing strength and domination, bearing the Mishima family's grudges while challenging his destiny.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Ambitious
- Vengeful
- Power-hungry
- Solitary
- Combative
- Jealous
- Talents
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- Talent in Mishima-style Karate
- Exceptional fighting sense
- Superhuman power from the Devil Gene
- Piloting and leadership abilities
- Skills
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- Mishima-style Karate
- General martial arts tactics
- Devil transformation ability
- Psychological warfare
- Corporate management
- Motivation
- Domination of the Mishima Zaibatsu, conquest of family grudges and world domination. Completely mastering the Devil's power to fulfill his ambitions.
- Habits
- Often wears a cold, mocking smile toward opponents.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- None
History
- Backstory
- From childhood, after being thrown off a cliff by his father Heihachi Mishima and nearly dying, he becomes embroiled in fierce family feuds and revenge dramas. Awakening the Devil Gene grants him immense power, but brings him anguish and loneliness. On the stage of the Iron Fist Tournaments, his battles with his father, complicated relationships with half-brother Lars and son Jin are depicted, while as head of the zaibatsu, he plunges the world into chaos.
- Debut date
- December 9, 1997
- Work title
- Tekken
- Media type
- Game
Participation in the 1st King of Iron Fist Tournament
- Significant event
- Participation in the 1st King of Iron Fist Tournament
- Description
- Defeated father Heihachi and claimed the position of Mishima Zaibatsu head.
Devil Transformation
- Significant event
- Devil Transformation
- Description
- Thrown into a volcano and revived by the Devil's power on the brink of death.
Mishima Zaibatsu Split and Conflict with G Corporation
- Significant event
- Mishima Zaibatsu Split and Conflict with G Corporation
- Description
- Ignited a global war transcending past enmities.
Final Battle with Heihachi in Tekken 7
- Significant event
- Final Battle with Heihachi in Tekken 7
- Description
- Defeated Heihachi after a fierce battle and seized zaibatsu control.
Debut of New Devil Form 'True Devil Kazuya' in Tekken 8
- Significant event
- Debut of New Devil Form 'True Devil Kazuya' in Tekken 8
- Description
- Transformation into strongest form plunges the world into further chaos.
Relationships
Heihachi Mishima
Father
Father and greatest nemesis. Fierce parent-child relationship full of grudges.
Jin Kazama
Child
Son. Complicated father-son relationship fueled by revenge and hatred.
Kazumi Mishima
Mother. Deceased. Heihachi's wife.
Lars Alexandersson
Sibling
Half-brother. Complicated relationship as a carrier of Mishima blood.
G Corporation
Teammate
Led by Kazuya as a military corporation opposing the Mishima Zaibatsu.
G Corporation
G Corporation: leader
Media appearances
Tekken series
Game / Protagonist
Released December 1997, first appearance in Tekken
Tekken: Bloodline
Anime / Protagonist
Aired in 2022
Tekken: Blood Vengeance
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2011
Voice cast and creators
Masanori Shinohara
- Voice actor
- Masanori Shinohara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Tekken 4 onwards
Jōji Nakata
- Voice actor
- Jōji Nakata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Up to Tekken Tag Tournament
Kyle Hebert
- Voice actor
- Kyle Hebert
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Tekken: Blood Vengeance (English version)
Jordan Barr
- Voice actor
- Jordan Barr
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Street Fighter X Tekken (English version)
Namco (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
- Creator name
- Namco (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
- Role
- Original author
Katsuhiro Harada
- Creator name
- Katsuhiro Harada
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Kazuya Mishima Figure
- Item name
- Kazuya Mishima Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kazuya Mishima T-Shirt
- Item name
- Kazuya Mishima T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular