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| “ | Yeah. It's all on me. The devil's blood runs through my veins, so it's up to me to kill Kazuya. | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama at the end of Tekken 7. |
| “ | I will prevail, even if it costs me everything. | „ |
| ~ Jin in Tekken 8. |
| “ | A fight is about survival. If it means living on with everyone, I'll get back on my feet as many times as it takes! No longer I will deny my past... No longer will I deny my comrades and our bonds... I... I WANT TO LIVE! | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama |
Jin Kazama is the main protagonist of the Tekken franchise. He is the son of Kazuya Mishima and Jun Kazama, who seeks to end the Mishima Bloodline in order to save the world from evil. He is also known as the Child of Destiny, as well as one of the few characters to have wings.
Although he is the overall protagonist of the series, he has done morally questionable deeds, most notably in Tekken 6 where he served as one of the main antagonists, albeit with good intentions in mind.
In Japanese, he is voiced by Isshin Chiba in all Tekken series. In English, he is voiced by Brad Swaile in Street Fighter X Tekken, by Patrick Seitz (credited as Darren Daniels) in Tekken: Blood Vengeance, and Kaiji Tang in Tekken: Bloodline. In Tekken: The Motion Picture as a child, he is voiced by Minami Takayama in Japanese and Jacob Franchek in English.
Appearance[]
Jin is a Japanese male with black hair that is spiked upwards, in a style similar to the hairstyle of his father, but with the bangs of his mother. In fact, in the early screen showings of Tekken 3, many fans assumed that the yet unnamed Jin Kazama is Kazuya in his early teen years, due to their similarities. Jin is also very muscular and toned, as evidenced by his large biceps, visible abs, and pectoral muscles.
Jin has a black mark on one of his arms, which Devil has branded onto him.
Jin has worn many outfits in the course of the Tekken series. Many of these outfits feature flames on them, and with the exception of a single outfit in Tekken 6, he always wears either gloves or gauntlets.
Personality[]
| “ | The Mishima bloodline ends here./I will put an end to the Mishima clan's curse! (三島の血は、俺が絶つ!/三島の宿命は、俺が絶つ! Mishima no chi wa, ore ga tatsu!/Mishima no shukumei wa, ore ga tatsu!) |
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| ~ Jin's determination. |
Jin's actions and surroundings fit the mold of a quintessential "tragic hero", excluding the lack of a tragic flaw as of Tekken 6. As with many tragedies, all of the major traumatic events that occur within the hero's life are beyond his control: his grandfather and father are two of the most malicious and ruthless individuals who have ever lived on the face of the earth. Also, his mother was cruelly and abruptly taken from him, while he was fifteen.
Jin has a very complex personality. He has the kindness of his mother, Jun Kazama and his grandmother, Kazumi Mishima. Likewise, he has the fighting spirit and determination of his half-uncle, Lars and his great-grandfather, Jinpachi Mishima, as well as a hidden and silent personal to his legal nephew, Lee Chaolan. He also has the anger of his father, Kazuya Mishima and his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima.
By the events of Tekken 6, Jin uses his new position as the CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu to throw the world into war in hopes of a cure, although his intentions are entirely good-natured, since he seeks to use this to awaken and then destroy a much greater threat, Azazel. Believing that defeating this monster could help get rid of his curse, Jin might have destroyed countless people's property, ruined many lives and won lots of enemies through his actions. This may mean that Jin (no matter how painful it is for him) is willing to go out of his morals if that is what it takes to save the world. This again shows that no matter how indifferent and arrogant Jin seems to be, he is still a good man.
Jin's personality ranges from stoic and calm to rude and arrogant at times, and his words and actions hint at bitterness within him. Although he is portrayed as a monster in his devil form, in general, he is never portrayed as self-serving and cruel (unlike Kazuya and Heihachi), and everything that he does, he believes he does for a good reason. It is known that Jin used to be "sweet and nice" (as described by Xiaoyu and mentioned by other characters), before all of the above-mentioned events happened. Some of Jin's more playful side can be seen in Hwoarang's Tekken 4 ending, as he comes to Hwoarang's aid and smiles when they get in trouble as a consequence. In Tekken 5, whilst he is single-minded in his attention to his family's drama, Jin does still express concern and compassion towards Xiaoyu and Hwoarang. However, after everything he has gone through, Jin seemed to have lost much of his human compassion. In Tekken 6, he goes out of his way to taunt Lars Alexandersson for showing care towards Alisa Bosconovitch, and mocks both Lars and Alisa.
In the events of Tekken 6 in general, Jin becomes much more erratic in his behavior and his good intentions become warped, corrupted by his losing battle with his devil, the corrupting power of the Mishima Zaibatsu, and the whispering influence of Azazel. Jin uses his new position as the CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu to throw the world into chaos in the hopes of destroying his and the Devil Gene. Throughout this, he still believes his intentions are benevolent and justifies his actions as 'bringing balance to the world'. He seeks to use global warfare to awaken and then destroy a much greater threat, Azazel, which he believed would eradicate all of humanity after the Mishima's had already died out. Believing that defeating this monster could help get rid of his curse, Jin has been the cause of countless deaths and wars throughout the world, and gained many foes because of his actions. At this time, Jin also expressed a belief that by causing so much chaos and destruction, he would topple corrupt governments and corporations throughout the world, giving people a chance to retake their countries from evil governing organizations. Jin shows little interest in ruling such a world, unlike Heihachi and Kazuya, and seems primarily interested in destroying those parts of it that he believes are 'out of balance', a position that echoes both the destructiveness of his devil, and a warped version of his mother's precepts and Kazama teachings of harmony. This suggests that Jin has not completely lost himself to his devil, and still struggles against it, despite his once good intentions being distorted.
As of Tekken 7, Jin seems to be content to follow the desires of his uncles, who hid him from being hunted by Heihachi. On awakening in their care, he has accepted that it is his task to kill Kazuya and his devil. In the events following in Tekken 8, Jin shows clear remorse for his previous actions, thinking little of his own survival in his quest to atone and rid the world of the Devil Gene once and for all. It is only through his interactions with other characters that he begins to value his own life once more, particularly so after speaking with a vision of his mother, Jun.
Abilities & Powers[]
Jin is a very skilled combatant, having mastered his mother's Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts at a young age, as well as his grandfather's Advanced Mishima Style Karate in a few days, as well as Traditional Karate. Likewise, he is a brilliant war tactician, as he was able to lead the Mishima Zaibatsu, the largest corporation in the world, which became an independent state.
Fighting Style[]
In Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament, Jin fought using Mishima Style Fighting Karate, learned from his grandfather, Heihachi, and Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts learned from his mother, Jun. Jin later discarded the Mishima fighting style in favor of more traditional Karate, mostly derived from Kyokushin, while retaining few of the Kazama fighting style techniques.
In the Tekken Tag Tournament series, with the power of Omen, Jin can use some of Heihachi's Mishima Style Fighting Karate moves and his stance, despite his base fighting style changing after Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament. This also appears in Tekken 8 via the Awakened Power Stance, which allows Jin to use Mishima Style moves by transitioning from the stance.
In Tekken 8, Jin's fighting style remains karate, but now with several moves that also draw upon the power of the Devil Gene, something that was originally only reserved for his demonic form. Furthermore, during the story mode - The Dark Awakens - Jin will willingly change styles between Mishima Style Fighting Karate and Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts in addition to his Karate forms.
Devil Form[]
When Jin on the verge of death, or is acting on a very strong psychological impact, he takes the form of the Devil. In the arsenal of capabilities mainly includes:
- Infernal Annihilation: Devil Jin flies in the air and spins around at the opponent, which he grabs and takes into the air, lastly he descends while quickly crashing them into the ground.
- Infernal Destruction: Devil Jin flies in the air and then fires a red laser to the opponent.
- Demon’s Spear: Devil Jin charges red electricity in his hands, then he releases it at the opponent, which is sent away.
- Rage Art: Devil Jin takes flight and swoop under the opponent, propelling them into the air, before flying through them multiple times and finishing them off with his forehead laser, smashing them into the ground.
Other Media[]
Tekken (2010 film)[]
He was played by Jon Foo.
Tekken: Blood Vengeance[]
Jin appears in the Tekken: Blood Vengeance movie as one of the main characters. He is still the CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu. Like G Corporation, the Zaibatsu's rival company led by Kazuya Mishima, Jin is seeking out Shin Kamiya and his involvement with the Mutare Experiment (the M-Cell). He sends Nina Williams, his bodyguard, to Russia, to activate an android named Alisa Bosconovitch and use her as a spy to gather information about Shin, who's now a student at an international school in Kyoto, Japan.
Later, Ling Xiaoyu and Alisa are able to find Shin at Kyoto Castle, where he reveals that the cause of his immortality is because of the Mutare Experiment. Jin then arrives at the castle, where he reunites with Shin, whom he was good friends with back at the Mishima Polytechnical School. After a brief conversation with his old friend, Kazuya arrives. Then, a surprisingly alive Heihachi Mishima, who survived an explosion by G Corporation's Jacks sent to kill him and Kazuya, reveals himself and tells everyone that the experiments were engineered by him. After Shin confronts Heihachi, Jin then realizes that Shin was the sole survivor of the Mutare Experiment.
Shin then uses the cell's power to try and kill Heihachi, but Heihachi attempts to kill Shin by putting him in a deadly shoulder lock, spilling most of the teenager's blood and the M-Cell's power. Xiaoyu, Alisa, and a furious Jin demand Heihachi to stop, but Heihachi heartlessly kills Shin, ridding him of the Mutare Experiment's power. After Shin dies in the arms of Xiaoyu and Alisa, Jin, angered at the process of his friend dying, decides to battle Heihachi, and his father, Kazuya, and end the Mishima Bloodline once and for all. Xiaoyu attempts to stop the fighting, but it's no use. Jin, Kazuya, and Heihachi engage in an epic three-way brawl, all the way down to the bottom of Kyoto Castle. After Heihachi defeats Kazuya, Jin defeats and seemingly kills his grandfather by punching him through a brick wall and sending him falling to his apparent death, avenging Shin.
Afterwards, Kazuya regains consciousness and confronts Jin. He then transforms into his devil form and physically strikes Jin (possibly with telekinesis), sending him through the wall and taking the battle outside. Jin attempts to defeat him without the usage of his Devil powers, but Jin was no match for his demonic father, and Devil Kazuya cruelly urges him to transform into Devil Jin. Alisa then attempts to defeat Devil Kazuya instead, but is shut down by Jin. Annoyed that Jin has been using a "doll" to do his work, Devil Kazuya crushes Alisa in half with one single stomp, throwing Xiaoyu into despair. Afterwards, Jin finally transforms into Devil Jin, in order to put an end to the Mishima Bloodline, though his form is completely unstable and out of control; Devil Kazuya then easily defeats his son. However, as he believes he's victorious, Jin finally takes control of his new form, surprising Devil Kazuya and revealing that he never needed the M-Cell. With his Devil powers, now utilized, Jin successfully defeats his father, sending him plummeting into a nearby waterfall and declaring that the Devil's power is now his.
Afterwards, Jin finds Xiaoyu weeping uncontrollably next to Alisa's destroyed body. After the two friends have a brief conversation about their friendship, Heihachi is revealed to still be alive. Underneath the ruins of the castle, he destroys the coffin harboring the spirits of the Mokujin, which was the material that the castle was made of. This causes Heihachi to then transform into a giant monster, in order for him to annihilate his grandson. Though the Mokujin tries to stop him, he ignores them and attempts to use their power to kill Jin. However, Alisa reactivates herself, and sacrifices herself to strike Heihachi's weak point; because of this, Jin finally defeats his grandfather and sends the monster tumbling to the ground. Heihachi's fate, along with Kazuya's, is unknown.
With the battle finally over, Jin puts Alisa back online, much to Xiaoyu's joy. He then tells Xiaoyu that in time, she will come to defeat him and he'll be waiting. Jin then flies back to the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Project X Zone[]
Jin makes an appearance in Project X Zone. He is a playable character where he is partnered up with Xiaoyu.
Jin also makes an appearance in Project X Zone 2. Jin returns as a playable character with his father, Kazuya, replacing Xiaoyu as his partner.
Crosspedia Entry[]
The young head of the massive Mishima Zaibatsu. Jin possesses the "Devil Gene," giving him the potential for the superhuman combat powers of a devil. He is aware that the power of the Devil Gene growing stronger within him every day. Knowing that eventually he is fated to lose control and go on a terrible rampage, he creates a plan intended to cut him free from his cursed bloodline. He has a deep hatred of his father Kazuya and his grandfather Heihachi, who both continue to hound him for their own selfish reasons. Although he learned Mishima-Style Fighting Karate from Heihachi, he has since broken with the Mishima-Style. He now fights using traditional karate (based on Kyokushin).
Relationships[]
- Jin and Jun: Jin's beloved mother, whom he shared a strong bond with; Jun was the person who mattered to him the most and loved her, as she was affectionate to Jin. When Jin was fifteen, Jun sensed Ogre's presence, and told Jin that if something happens to her, he must go find his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima. When Ogre later attacked her, Jin tried to defend her despite her cries for him to run away, but was ultimately knocked unconscious. After Jin awoke, Jun was nowhere to be found, leading Jin to presume that she was dead. Following his mother's wishes, an enraged Jin contacted his grandfather and begged him to train him to avenge his mother Later, in Tekken 4, a vision of her prevented Jin from killing his grandfather Heihachi, reminding Jin of her teachings. In Tekken 8, Jin sees a vision of Jun which helps him conquer and purify the Devil Gene in his blood, which results in the birth of Angel Jin.
- Jin and Kazuya: His father. It is unknown what Jin thought of Kazuya before the events of Tekken 4, but Kazuya's devil tried to extract Jin's Devil Gene forcefully from him at the end of Tekken 4. When Jin awoke, he told Kazuya he wished he would die, and the two fought, with Jin winning. Since then, Jin has desired to destroy the Mishima line, and especially the Devil Gene and his father who revels in its power. Kazuya opposed the war Jin started with the Mishima Zaibatsu by taking over and militarizing G Corporation, with a proxy war taking place between them throughout Tekken 6. In Tekken 7, Kazuya seemed to lose interest in Jin's Devil Gene (mainly due to him being focused on more important matters), but Jin still expresses a desire to stop Kazuya once he awakens from a coma. In Tekken 8, Jin's fight with Kazuya becomes much more personal, and Jin wishes to stop Kazuya in his totalitarian plans for world domination. He attempts to assassinate Kazuya whilst the latter is in a helicopter, though Kazuya's devil overpowers Jin's in the ensuing fight. The two only became evenly matched later on, when Jin morphs into Angel Jin. On clashing, both Jin and Kazuya became purified of their devils as well he will crush Kazuya's delusions of grandeur. Their conflict persisted however, with now-human father and son continuing the fight. Jin emerged the victor, and chose to leave Kazuya unconscious and defeated, apparently breaking a Mishima cycle of attempting to kill the loser.
- Jin and Heihachi: Jin's grandfather. Heihachi took him in and raised him during the events leading up to Tekken 3 after his mother, Jun, was presumed dead. Jin was trained by Heihachi in the Mishima Style Fighting Karate to prepare him to fight Ogre. After Heihachi's betrayal and attempt to kill him at the end of the third King of Iron Fist Tournament, Jin developed a powerful hatred for Heihachi and his family lineage, leading him to reject all aspects of his Mishima heritage. In Tekken 4, after defeating Heihachi, a vision of his mother, Jun, made Jin decide against killing his grandfather in that moment, sparing his life. During Jin's fight with Reina, Jin is reminded of Heihachi after seeing the way she fights with Mishima-Ryu karate. This briefly activates Jin's devil gene.
- Jin and Xiaoyu: Jin knew Xiaoyu and became her friend prior to the third tournament while they trained under his grandfather, Heihachi, and attended the Mishima Polytechnical School together. When Jin was in hiding, he sent Xiaoyu an anonymous message warning her that Heihachi may be looking to have her killed; Xiaoyu knew the message was from Jin, and entered the fourth tournament (and subsequent tournaments) in hopes of being reunited with him. Xiaoyu is implied to have a crush on Jin and is occasionally teased about it by other characters, especially Miharu. Devil Jin appears to experience discomfort when encountering Xiaoyu, as if Jin's connection to her is overpowering or inhibiting it. This can be observed in Devil Jin's Scenario Campaign dialogues and in a non-canon Tekken Pachislot 4 game cutscene. In Tekken 8, Jin reunites with Xiaoyu at the coliseum, and the two later travel together to Yakushima. While on Yakushima, Jin and Xiaoyu share their goals and ambitions and after sparring, with Xiaoyu telling Jin to "not lose sight of the things he wants to protect". After Jin falls unconscious, Xiaoyu defends Jin from G Corporation's forces. At the end of the story, the two are reunited on a highway in the USA.
- Jin and Hwoarang: Jin's rival, whom he shows varying degrees of respect to. The two fought to a draw prior to Tekken 3. Hwoarang's main goal since then has been to defeat Jin, which he finally achieved in the fifth tournament; however, he was attacked and defeated by Jin's devil form immediately afterwards. Hwoarang defeated Devil Jin during Tekken 7, and saved him from a grenade, temporarily sustaining a serious eye injury in the process. As with Xiaoyu, Devil Jin appears to experience some degree of pain when encountering Hwoarang due to Jin's connection with him. Jin fights Hwoarang at the Asia Preliminaries tournament in Tekken 8. The fight reignites Jin's fighting desire and allows him to reconnect with his devil gene, and emerge victorious. Hwoarang encourages Jin to embrace devil as a part of him and his ability, just like any other.
- Jin and Devil Jin: The malicious physiological transformation Jin undergoes that manifests itself as a result of the Devil Gene. Jin despises his devil self which results in him isolating himself from others. Jin's devil gene activated for the first time at the climax of the third King of Iron Fist Tournament after Heihachi's betrayal. During the fourth King of Iron Fist Tournament Jin's devil gene forcefully awakened due to Devil Kazuya trying to merge its devil gene with Jin's. Prior to the fifth King of Iron Fist Tournament, Jin lost more and more control to his devil, destroying a forest in one incident of lapsed control. Devil Jin is implied to have much greater influence over Jin's psyche in Tekken 6, though Jin himself believes himself to be fully in control. Jin utilizes Devil Jin's power in order to defeat Azazel. After being apprehended by the United Nations, Devil Jin breaks free and destroys the helicopter he was being transported in. Jin stumbled into a desert town, and lost control to his devil, though Devil Jin was defeated by Hwoarang, who had been hunting for Jin. In Tekken 8, Jin has a more complicated relationship with his Devil. He at first loses the ability to morph into it, as he rejects its aid, and later realizes that it is desire that allows him to gain power over the gene. A fight with Hwoarang reignites his ability to connect with Devil, and Hwoarang encourages Jin to accept this part of himself. In a soul-searching journey into his subconscious at a shrine in his birthplace, Jin confronts his devil, and discovers its more neutral desires simply to protect him. Forming a pact of acceptance with his devil, Devil Jin fights Kazuya once more, until a vision of his mother allows Jin to enhance his devil powers into angelic ones. A clash with Kazuya purifies devils within both, which seemingly results in Devil Jin's demise.
- Jin and Lars: His uncle and former subordinate. In Tekken 6, Lars led a rebellion against Jin after Lars could no longer tolerate the Mishima Zaiabtsu's warmongering. Jin later mocked Lars's attempts to stop him, and his care for the android, Alisa Bosconovitch, whom Jin ordered to attack Lars. In Tekken 7, Lars rescues Jin from United Nations custody in order to use him as a weapon against Kazuya. As of Tekken 8, however, the two have a much more favorable relationship, with Jin looking up to Lars for training and leadership. The two appear to have put their differences aside in order to team up and stop Kazuya, with Jin expressing remorse for his previous actions. Lars defends Jin in Yakushima from Kazuya, even at the risk of his own life.
- Jin and Jinpachi: His deceased great-grandfather. The two met in Tekken 5, and Jin defeated him to free him from the spirit possessing him and to take control of the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Jin and Lee: Jin's adoptive uncle, who protected him during his coma in Tekken 7, and rescued him from an attack from Nina Williams and Tekken Force. Despite Lee being the one who provided intel to the rebels against Jin-led Zaibatsu during Tekken 6, both Lee and Jin have nothing personal towards each other, unlike their relations with both Kazuya and Heihachi. The two later join forces in Tekken 8 in order to stop Kazuya.
- Jin and Kazumi: His deceased grandmother and original source of his Devil Gene. It is unknown whether Jin knows of her or not.
- Jin and Asuka: His relative, likely his first cousin. Although Asuka has expressed anger towards Jin previously for his warmongering, the two end up working together in Tekken 8, with Asuka accompanying Jin to Yakushima.
- Jin and Nina: Nina was brainwashed by Ogre in Tekken 3 to assassinate Jin. She later acted as his hired second-in-command and bodyguard in Tekken 6. She might have been aware of Jin's true intentions for the world and she took her duties and the mission very seriously. Nina sent by Heihachi to capture Jin, but failed in Tekken 7. She took Kazuya's side in Tekken 8, pitting her against Jin once more.
- Jin and Eddy: His captain of Tekken Force in Tekken 6. Along with Nina Williams, Jin hired Eddy in the wake of his rise to the head of the Zaibatsu, vowing to help save the life of Eddy's master in exchange for Eddy's expertise. They, however, failed to save Eddy's master, however, as the Zaibatsu's tech was also far from capable of curing his disease.
- Jin and Miguel: Miguel holds great contempt for Jin, as he caused the death of Miguel's sister in an air-raid before Tekken 6. Miguel encountered Jin during the non-canon events of Tekken 7, and managed to defeat him. However, he spared his life after noticing Jin's absence of care for his own life, wishing to exact his revenge once Jin's life had filled with hope.
- Jin and Alisa: Alisa was created to protect Jin. Jin was able to control Alisa's actions through voice control, such as shutting her down, or overriding her free will to attack various targets. With the help of Lee, Alisa was freed from Jin's control in Tekken 7. She later protected Jin of her own volition. The two share a conversation in Tekken 8, that indicates there is no lasting animosity between them.
- Jin and Azazel: Azazel communicated to Jin telepathically, instructing him to wreak havoc in the world in order to awaken it. Jin obeyed, but with the intention of destroying the demon and his own devil gene in the process. Despite defeating Azazel, he failed to destroy his Devil Gene at the end of Tekken 6, though, in clashing with Kazuya who had absorbed what was left of Azazel in Tekken 8, Jin seems to have successfully purified both Devils and Azazel.
- Jin and Zafina: She warned Jin of Azazel's awakening, although he was already aware of this. In Tekken 8, she urges Jin to return to Yakushima in order to regain control of his Devil powers, knowing he is the only one who can defeat Kazuya.
- Jin and Raven: He monitors and later retrieves Jin at the conclusion of the Scenario Campaign. The helicopter he and his UN soldiers are transporting Jin in is blown up at the start of Tekken 7.
- Jin and Lili: Jin's Zaibatsu forcefully took over the oil fields belonging to her father's company. Lili held great animosity for Jin, as this action caused the company to go into dire financial straits and her father to fall ill with stress. She later helps Jin travel to Yakushima in Tekken 8 in order to assist him in defeating Kazuya.
- Jin and Reina: Jin's aunt. Reina refers to Jin as her senpai, but he claims he does not know her. Jin is unaware of her relation to the Mishima clan.
- Jin and Angel Jin: Jin's angelic form that was obtained after seeing a vision of Jun, which allowed him to purify the devil gene in his blood. With this power he was able to go toe-to-toe with True Devil Kazuya and purify both of them of their devil powers.
Quotes[]
| “ | More blood has been shed. This family is a curse. | „ |
| ~ Jin upon witnessing the Mishima family curse. |
| “ | Come on. (来い koi.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama before fighting his opponent. |
| “ | Don't get in my way. (邪魔するな jama suru na.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | Power is everything! (力こそ全てだ! Chikara koso subete da.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 6 and 7 |
| “ | You're a joke. (無様だな。Buzama da na.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 6 and 7 |
| “ | I can't allow you to live. | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama in Street Fighter X Tekken |
| “ | This battle is over. I have no more time to spend with you. | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | I'll teach you the meaning of fear. (恐怖を教えてやろう! Kyōfu wo oshiete yarō.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 6 |
| “ | Pitiful! (くだらん Kudaran.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 6 |
| “ | This is reality. (これが現実だ。Kore ga genjitsu da.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 6 and 7 |
| “ | Futile. (無駄だ。Muda da.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 |
| “ | You're wasting my time. (時間の無駄だ。Jikan no muda da.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 7 |
| “ | I'll finish this with the first blow! | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | This is what happens if you challenge me. | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | I'll clean this place up! | „ |
| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | Jin: ...Did you unleash Ogre...? Heihachi: Does. It. Matter? Jin: If you did... then my mother and other good people died... not because of him... but because of YOU...! Heihachi: Apparently, you've learned all I can teach you! Jin: ...Challenge... accepted...! |
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| ~ Jin realizing that Heihachi unleashed Ogre from the pendant and that he was betrayed by his grandfather in Tekken: Bloodline. |
| “ | Jin: I don't want anything to do with you, or your tournament. Heihachi: If it were not for me--! Jin: (scoffs) My mother would still be alive...! Other good people would still be alive! |
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| ~ Jin to Heihachi after defeating Ogre in his Ancient form. |
| “ | You...! If only you were dead...! Once I kill you, it'll all be over! | „ |
| ~ Jin before fighting Kazuya in Tekken 4. |
| “ | Thank my mother... Jun Kazama... | „ |
| ~ Jin sparing Heihachi in Tekken 4. |
| “ | Jinpachi: And who might you be? Jin: I am Jin Kazama. Heir of the Cursed Blood! Jinpachi: I see. This might explain why my blood is screaming... to destroy you! Jin: I will deal with this evil presence once and for all! Jinpachi: You honestly think you can fight me? Let alone defeat me? |
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| ~ Jin before defeating Jinpachi in Tekken 5. |
| “ | Lars: This is what the world is like without Heihachi, Jin... You're the one who sent this world to hell, so now it's up to you to bring it back. There's no one else. Jin: Yeah. It's all on me. The devil's blood runs through my veins, so it's up to me to kill Kazuya. |
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| ~ Jin agreeing with Lars to save the world by defeating Kazuya at the end of Tekken 7. |
| “ | Jin: People like us shouldn't even exist in this world. Kazuya: Such pathetic words, Jin Kazama. |
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| ~ Jin to Kazuya in the Tekken 8 reveal trailer. |
| “ | Sorry to keep you waiting. (待たせたようだな. Mataseta yō da na.) |
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| ~ Jin before fighting his opponent. |
| “ | The only thing now... is to keep going forward... (今はただ前に進むだけだ・・・ Ima wa tada mae ni susumu dakeda...) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | Come on, get serious. (本気で来い. Honki de koi.) |
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| ~ Jin before fighting Hwoarang. |
| “ | I shall not waver again. (俺はもう迷わない. Ore wa mō mayowanai.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama |
| “ | Power isn't everything. (力だけが全てじゃない. Chikara dake ga subete ja nai.) |
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| ~ Jin Kazama in Tekken 8 |
| “ | Jin: It's been a while, Eddy. Eddy: The last time we spoke was the day you told me of my master's death. Jin: I made you do Tekken Force's dirty work, and yet, I still couldn't save him. How you must despise me. Eddy: Prepare yourself, Jin Kazama. |
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| ~ Jin to Eddy before their sparring match in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jin: You've changed, Eddy. Regardless, let me apologize. I'm sorry. Eddy: No matter what hardships people face, they can always rise again. Those are the words of the person who changed my life. You could change too, Jin. Let's fight for the future, as friends. |
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| ~ Jin apologizing to Eddy after their sparring match before the former could defeat Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: Do you even realize the countless lives you've sacrificed? Jin: Yeah... I must atone for my sins! The devil's blood runs through my veins... I shall kill you! |
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| ~ Jin recognizing his past mistakes in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: How ludicrous. Come now, bring out your devil. Jin: I'll kill you and put an end to all of this! |
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| ~ Kazuya to Jin, trying to convince him to embrace the Devil Gene and the darkness in Tekken 8. |
| “ | I'll send you to Hell...and join you soon after. | „ |
| ~ Jin while fighting Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Mother... I still can't protect anybody! | „ |
| ~ Jin to his mother upon witnessing Kazuya killing innocent citizens before losing control of the Devil Gene in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Looks like... I lost... I won't let you... consume me! I'm... not like... him. I'm... not... M-Mo...ther... | „ |
| ~ Jin having a vision in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Lars: Sick of the bed rest after a week? Jin: How long do you plan on daydreaming? Lars: Let's see how stiff you got during your recovery. Jin: Come on, just try and kill me. Lars: Show me your resolve. |
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| ~ Jin to Lars before their sparring match in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Lee: I fear I bring poor tidings, you two. Lars: What is it, Lee? Lee: Jin, I'm afraid you've shown diminished aptitude in all areas: strength, reaction time, you name it. It's almost like I'm looking at a completely different person. Lars: Jin, show me that devil power of yours. Jin: I can't... turn into a devil? |
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| ~ Jin attempting to activate the Devil Gene but fails to do so due to the loss of control during the battle against Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Alisa: Jin! Are you alright? Jin: Sorry. You saved me... when I was buried in that rubble. Alisa, thank you. Alisa: I simply made the obvious decision. You, Jin, are the hope of mankind. Your will and resolve are stronger than any other... Everyone knows this, Jin. Try not to take too much upon your shoulders. Jin: Everyone's hope...? (These hands are too tainted to grasp hope...) |
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| ~ Jin thanking Alisa for saving him in the rubble in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jin: Please wait. The tournament... I want in. My devil power appeared when I faced death in the heat of battle. If I am to resurrect that power, I must walk the path of carnage once again. Lars: The tournament hosted by Kazuya. It could be a G Corp trap. You still plan on going? Jin: I'll get my power back. And when I do... I'll kill that bastard. Even if I have to go down with him. Lars: Very well. Still, the preliminary tournament's in three days. Best get yourself in proper fighting shape before then. Jin: Yeah. I'm in your debt. |
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| ~ Jin about ending Kazuya and bringing back the Devil Gene in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Reina: You're a real stud, Jin-senpai. Jin: You're...Reina, right? Reina: The truth is, I have a favor to ask you. I wanna help you take down the big, bad Kazuya Mishima! Jin: Does that have anything to do with the technique you used? Reina: Mishima-style techniques...? Oh, just copied something I saw on the internet, that's all. |
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| ~ Jin meeting Reina in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Leroy: I know I'd meet you someday. I, uh, wanted to thank you for standing up to Kazuya Mishima in New York. Jin: I lacked the power back then. And now, I'm even less than what I was. Leroy: Without heart, strength means nothing. Show it to me. Show me your heart. |
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| ~ Jin before fighting Leroy in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Leroy: Your fists are a mirror reflecting your heart. You can't follow the path ahead of you with fear in your heart! Jin Kazama... Believe in your heart and let go of your fear! Jin: I believe... in my heart! |
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| ~ Leroy telling Jin to let go of his fears and believe in his heart in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Leroy: Do you see your past sins in Kazuya Mishima? Now answer me... Who are you? Jin: I am... Jin Kazama! Leroy: If you know your enemy and yourself, you'll never be in danger... Looking back on the past is the job of old men. Believe in yourself and look to the future. |
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| ~ Leroy telling Jin to believe in himself in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Zafina: Jin... Jin Kazama... Return... to the point... of origin... In the place this all began... you must overcome great difficulty. That... will show you... a way... A path to finally purge you of evil. Jin: This is where it all began for me... (later comes to realization) Yakushima? Zafina: You will be a shining star of hope... for everyone... |
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| ~ Zafina telling Jin to overcome great difficulties in his life in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Claudio: Jin Kazama. Any attempt to combat that devil shall only end in your defeat. Do as Zafina bids of you. Seek out your roots. Lars: Jin, there is something only you can accomplish. Lee: You aren't alone anymore. You can pass the baton to us from time to time, you know. Jin: Got it. I'm counting on you. Lee: Excellent. Xiaoyu: Let's go, Jin. Lili: Come, let us head to the airport! Jin: (This hope you've entrusted to me... I will make it count, I swear!) |
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| ~ Jin before he and the others depart to Yakushima in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Asuka: So this Jun lady is Jin's mom? Lili: Indeed. Although, the branch of the Kazama clan was wiped out seven years ago, when Yakushima came under assault. Jun Kazama was never heard from again... Jin: The ogre... It killed my mother, burned the forest, and took everything from me. Xiaoyu: (flabbergasted) Oh, come on! |
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| ~ Jin about Ogre seemingly killed Jun seven years ago in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Xiaoyu: Riddle me this, Jin. What'd you wanna grow up to be when you were little? My dream was to open a big ole amusement park, and run the whole show! That way, I could bring happiness to people from all over the world. Jin: Everyone in the world, huh? That's some ambition you've got there. Still, I could get behind that. Xiaoyu: What about you, Jin? Jin: Me? Can't say I really ever had a dream. Protecting my mother and the beauty of Yakushima, that was enough. That's all I'd hoped for. (Xiaoyu gasps in amazement.) Mother and I always sparred together here. After practice we'd sit together and eat the packed lunch my mom made... |
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| ~ Jin explaining his dream to Xiaoyu at Yakushima in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jin: Mother! [Devil Jin laughs sinisterly.] Devil Jin: You couldn't protect your own mother. All because you are powerless. Those without power lose everything. Just how many precious things have slipped through your fingers up until now? Jin: You're from back then? Devil Jin: You need power... Steep your very being in anger and hatred... Walk a path dedicated solely to vengeance. That vessel... Surrender it to me. |
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| ~ Jin encountering his devil self in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Devil Jin: Your arrogance engulfed the world in war, ravaged it. Everywhere you go, anger and hatred follow. How are you any different from Kazuya Mishima? You must live with your sins. You will only find atonement through solitude. Jin: The awareness of my sins and my duty gave me the will to move forward. And yet... Atonement won't come from fighting on my own. |
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| ~ Jin to his devil self about his past events of the sixth tournament in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Devil Jin: It looks like you've faced yourself, and overcome your past. Jin: Yeah. We've been at the mercy of our anger, and our hatred. Devil Jin: Precisely, shouldering that sin and duty have made us strong. Jin: All of this has led me to become the man I am today. Devil Jin: And to your future self. Jin: I've come here to accept it all and take ownership of my past. And when I leave here, it'll be to welcome a better tomorrow. I won't reject you—reject myself any longer. I need you to break them... these chains that bind me. Devil Jin: Yeah. |
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| ~ Jin begging his devil self to break the chains of his past in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Devil Jin: The chains that bound you are no more. What is it you truly desire? Jin: My desire... I want to protect those important to me, even if it costs me my life. Toward that end, I need your strength. Come, Devil, let's fight together once more. Devil Jin: Yes, of course. Never shall I deny you. If that is your wish, then I accept it wholeheartedly. Jin: You've always been protecting me, haven't you? You have my thanks, and my apologies. This time, I'll be the one to protect them all. |
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| ~ Jin resolving that he must protect those precious to him, thanking and apologizing to his devil self in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Lars: Sure took your time, my trump card. Jin: Sorry for all I've put you through. Xiaoyu: Jin! Jin: I'm here now, Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu: It's weird, y'know? Looking at you now, I'm not scared. Not even with all the pointy bits. Just don't die on me, okay? Jin: I'm going to finish this, once and for all! |
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| ~ Jin before fighting Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: What do you hope to accomplish, having rejected the nature of the devil's blood? Jin: What would you know?! The devil's power is no longer my curse! It's the power to protect what matters most! Kazuya: Pathetic. |
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| ~ Jin answering his true motives and goals to Kazuya if not for the quest for power in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jun: Jin... Don't give up on yourself. You've grown so strong, Jin. Jin: Mother...? But this isn't enough. If I don't get stronger, then my existence has no meaning! Jun: You're a kind boy. Always putting yourself second, I imagine. But you know that also runs the risk of causing pain to others. The Kazama Style exists to protect the well-being of those precious to you. Your own life is well worth protecting. Don't you forget it. Jin: Mother... Do I have the right to desire life? Jun: A Kazama's power fosters life, and cleanses evil. Use that power to save yourself... and Kazuya. Jin... Go forth, sweetheart. |
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| ~ Jin to his mother in Tekken 8. |
| “ | For that which I believe in! And for the ones who believe in me! I'll defeat you, and protect everyone! | „ |
| ~ Jin fighting Kazuya in outer space in Tekken 8. |
| “ | This is all the power I have! Together with your Devil and Azazel's power... I will crush your delusions of grandeur! | „ |
| ~ Jin to Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: Deprivation, domination, forced capitulation! This is what it means to have power! Jin: I'll protect what's precious to me, and pave the way to our future! That's what this power is for! |
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| ~ Jin explaining his perception of power to Kazuya while clashing each other during the final battle in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jin: We've lost the devil's power. We're nothing but a couple of humans now, you and I. Kazuya: So what of it? That was nothing but one means to an end. Jin: In that case... I'll stop you, here and now! Kazuya: If you stand before me, you die. Doesn't matter who you are. |
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| ~ Jin to Kazuya after they lost their Devil Genes in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: (surprised) But you had abandoned the Mishima-style... Jin: I no longer hesitate to use the Mishima-style! |
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| ~ Jin fighting Kazuya while using the Mishima Style Fighting Karate in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Kazuya: Power is everything! (力こそ全てだ! Chikara koso subete da!) Jin: Power isn't everything! (力だけが全てじゃない! Chikara dake ga subete ja nai!) |
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| ~ Jin denying that power controls everything while fighting Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | The inner strength my mother taught me... And the Kazama clan's skills... I shall use my all to stop you! | „ |
| ~ Jin fighting Kazuya while using the Kazama Style Fighting Karate in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Jin: A... fight... A fight... is about survival. Kazuya: You just don't know when to quit...! Jin: (These feelings gave me the courage to survive.) Kazuya: (irritated) Preposterous! Jin: If it means living on with everyone... I'll get back on my feet as many times as it takes! Kazuya: Your refusal to quit is almost admirable. Even so, this match has already been decided! Jin: No longer will I deny my past... No longer will I deny my comrades and our bonds... I... I WANT TO LIVE! Kazuya: (greatly infuriated) BREAK, DAMN YOU! |
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| ~ Jin about his determination to survive in Tekken 8. |
| “ | With that, the devil's blood is gone from the world. | „ |
| ~ Jin, believing that the influence of the Devil Gene is finally gone for good after defeating Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
| “ | Thank you, Mother. (I'm sure we'll meet again.) Let's head back. Everybody's waiting for us. | „ |
| ~ Jin thanking his mother in Tekken 8. |
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External Links[]
- Jin Kazama on the Villains Wiki
- Jin Kazama on the Tekken Wiki
- Jin Kazama on the Inconsistently Admirable Wiki
- Jin Kazama on Wikipedia
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