Shin Kamiya

The boy who holds the key to the M Cell

High school student who is the key to the universal cell 'M Cell', targeted by Kazuya Mishima.

Trivia

  • Shin Kamiya is an important character who holds the key to the universal cell 'M Cell'.
  • First appeared in Tekken 3 and positioned as an important figure in subsequent series.

Alternate names

Shin Kamiya Shin

Tags

M Cell High school student Kazuya Mishima Tekken Fighting game

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black hair with a clean-cut high school student appearance. Prefers sporty clothing.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and intellectual, excels at situational judgment. Bears a special fate related to the M Cell but desires an ordinary high school life.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Cautious
  • Sense of justice
Talents
  • Special constitution related to the M Cell
  • Quick-witted judgment
  • High intelligence
Skills
  • Avoidance of danger
  • Problem-solving ability
  • General academic ability
Motivation
To understand his own abilities and fate, protect himself from danger, and protect those close to him.
Hobbies
Studying, Reading, Quiet places
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Sweets
Disliked situations
Conflicts, Danger, Meaningless violence

History

Backstory
Lived as an ordinary high school student but possesses a fate of being targeted by Kazuya Mishima as a being related to the universal cell 'M Cell'. He is manipulated while coming to understand his special constitution.
Debut date
December 28, 1997
Work title
Tekken 3
Media type
Game

Secret of the 'M Cell' manifestation

Significant event
Secret of the 'M Cell' manifestation
Description
It is revealed that his body is the key to the universal cell 'M Cell'.

Conflict with Kazuya Mishima

Significant event
Conflict with Kazuya Mishima
Description
Strongly targeted by Kazuya Mishima, placed in a dangerous situation where his life is threatened.

Entry into the Iron Fist Tournament

Significant event
Entry into the Iron Fist Tournament
Description
Gets drawn into the tournament and resolves to fight.

Relationships

Kazuya Mishima

Rival

Targeted by Kazuya Mishima, in an adversarial relationship.

Media appearances

Tekken 3

Game / Supporting

1997 game

Tekken series

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Namco (now Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Creator name
Namco (now Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

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