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Raven
Origin	Unknown
Fighting Style	Ninjutsu
Age	Unknown
Blood Type	Unknown
Height	6'2"
Weight	176 lbs
Occupation	Intelligence agent
Hobby	Unknown
Likes	Hair dye
Dislikes	Failure

Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Trivia 2 Story 2.1 Tekken 5 2.1.1 Tekken 5 Manual Version 2.1.2 Official Version 2.1.2.1 Interludes 2.1.2.2 Ending Animation "Title" 2.2 Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection 2.3 Tekken 6 3 Character Relationships

[edit] Introduction

Raven is a character in the Tekken fighting game series. Raven made his first appearance in Tekken 5, and he returned in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Also, Raven has been confirmed to return in Tekken 6.

Raven's ninjutsu fighting style is highlighted with his teleportation moves and extremely quick maneuvers. He is highly similar to Kunimitsu, a female character who has not made a canonical appearance since Tekken 2. They do not have similar moves, but their techniques are similar (previously described). To date, despite not being of Japanese origin, Raven is actually the most traditional (and some would say even lightly accurate) ninja in the Tekken series. His fighting style, a combination of grappling, take-downs, and heavy strikes has light inspirations from supposedly real hand to hand combat ideologies practiced by the Ninja. By no means perfectly accurate, it is however more accurate than the typical multi-hitting speed demon style often used by ninjas in video games, as real Ninja often opted for quick take downs and grapples to incapacitate. Many of Raven's other qualities are much more traditionally Ninja (as depicted in fiction at least) like than that of Yoshimitsu, such as his tendency to leave a scene by jumping into the air, his hand symbols, and his poses. Raven's second player outfit is very traditional Ninja attire complete with a flowing scarf, light armor, hood, and a cowl. On a humorous note, when Yoshimitsu fights Raven in Story Mode, Raven cannot believe that Yoshimitsu is a ninja, as his fighting style and colorful, as well as deceptively clumsy, style is supremely unlike that of a ninja (it can be argued too that Yoshimitsu is quite far away from the archetypes of a ninja despite being one by profession). Raven, in a rare showing of personal agenda, eagerly takes on Yoshimitsu to show him true Ninja fighting. If Yoshimitsu loses, Raven will attempt to teach Yoshimitsu how to perform the kuji-in (a long time Ninja trait in fiction) with humorous results as Yoshimitsu has difficulty doing it. This is a lighthearted moment for the rather stoic Raven.

Raven bears some similarities to Wesley Snipes. He takes characteristics from some of the characters he has played in films (Simon Phoenix's hair, Blade's style and similar clothing, etc.). However, when asked if the similarities were intentional, Namco stated that it was purely coincidental. Raven has enjoyed a warm reception for his unique fighting style, and for the fact that he's a rarely seen ethnicity when it comes to ninjutsu. He is considered a high tier character, as Raven has very damaging moves designed to counteract many other strategies.

Whatever costume Raven wears (with the exception of his extra costume ([1]) / ([2])), he always has two kunai strapped to his waist. Curiously, he never uses them in any of his moves despite his rather cinematic use of them during Tekken 5's intro movie making short work of a Jack-4 unit. Another rather interesting thing to note is that the name "Raven", obviously lifted from the bird itself, is a reference to the Japanese demon Tengu. Sometimes, Ravens in general are called Tengu, as well. What makes this interesting is that in Japanese mythology, as well as history, Ninja were sometimes called Tengu due to their dark outfits and covert ways. Some Japanese myths incorporating anthropomorphic animals, such as Tanuki and Kitsune, often depicted Tengu (anthropomorphic Ravens along similar lines to Tanuki) as ninjas. This is, in fact, one of the most ancient archetypes of the Ninja.

[edit] Trivia

• Raven will get orders from his commanding officer during his Story mode. This happens before Raven fights his Stage 8 sub-boss, Heihachi Mishima, and the final boss for all characters, Jinpachi Mishima.
• Raven is voiced by Jack Merluzzi.
• When playing through Story mode with Sergei Dragunov in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, Raven will be Dragunov's Stage 4 sub-boss. Raven states, "I'm on to you and your organization. Give up and go back to Russia." Dragunov refuses to do this. After Raven says, "Prepare to die.", they will fight each other.
• Like several other characters, Raven has his own special move. It is called "Summon Mirage" and allows him to split in half, but also takes 5% of his energy. [3].
• Some people stated that he looks like Sisqo (because of his hair), but others said that he looks, sounds and has strength like Wesley Snipes from his Blade movies.

[edit] Story

[edit] Tekken 5 Manual Version

An international intelligence agent considered highly skilled and iron-hearted, codename RAVEN. Apart from a scar in the shape of an X on his face, his details, including age and nationality, are unknown. Raven entered the tournament to find out who or what is behind the event.

[edit] Official Version

Codenamed 'Raven', he is known as one of the most skilled and ruthless agents from a certain government intelligence agency to which he belongs. Other than the x-shaped scar on his face, little is known about him.

While on a mission to investigate connections between Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation, he witnesses Heihachi Mishima being assaulted by a deployment of Jacks and the explosion that ensues when the Jacks self-destruct.

Afterwards, news reaches Raven that The King Of Iron Fist Tournament 5 will be held. Raven decides to enter in order to gather intel about the tournament and the motives of those behind it.

[edit] Interludes

Stage 8: Heihachi Mishima

Raven is shocked at Heihachi being at the tournament. Heihachi explains his survival. Raven calls his superiors who give him orders to defeat Heihachi which he does. Raven has Heihachi by the throat and he is ordered to eliminate a new target who is Jinpachi and release Heihachi.

Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima

Raven confronts Jinpachi and is ordered to kill him. After winning, Raven is told that he is Heihachi's father and the founder of Mishima Zaibatsu along with facts about the explosion setting him free. Jinpachi congratulates Raven on doing well.

[edit] Ending Animation "Title"

Raven defeats Jinpachi Mishima, and Jinpachi dissolves into dust while Raven watches. After Jinpachi dissolves into dust, Raven presses a device in his ear and says, "Mission complete. Returning to HQ." Then, Raven starts running, jumping up the elevated parts of the area while doing this. Finally, Raven performs a forward flip and goes out of sight. After a few seconds, Raven is shown on an airplane, crouching to keep his balance. After crouching for a little while, Raven stands up and crosses his arms while the airplane flies away.

Raven's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.

During The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, Raven encounters Heihachi Mishima, who was presumed to be dead... They began to fight.

Before a victor could be decided, Raven received orders to return to headquarters, and he had to withdraw from battle.

After that encounter, the battle between both the Mishima Zaibatsu and G-Corporation intensified. In order to prevent any further losses, Raven is sent to investigate the Mishima Zaibatsu once again.

[edit] Character Relationships

• Trying to stop Sergei Dragunov from completing his mission in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
• According to Raven's Tekken 6 profile, Raven fought Heihachi Mishima during The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, but Raven received orders to return to headquarters, so Raven had to withdraw from battle before a victor could be decided.