Asuka Kazama
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| {{Infobox Character| title = Asuka Kazama | {{Infobox Character| title = Asuka Kazama | ||
| | image = [[Image:Asukakazama.jpg|thumb|center]] | | image = [[Image:Asukakazama.jpg|thumb|center]] | ||
| - | | origin = Japan | + | | origin = Japan, Osaka |
| | fightingstyle = Kazama Style Ancient Martial Arts | | fightingstyle = Kazama Style Ancient Martial Arts | ||
| | age = 17 | | age = 17 | ||
| - | | bloodtype = | + | | bloodtype = AB |
| - | | height = | + | | height = 5'3" |
| - | | weight = | + | | weight = 107 lbs |
| - | | occupation = | + | | occupation = High school student |
| - | | hobby = | + | | hobby = Vigilantism |
| - | | likes = | + | | likes = Confrontation |
| - | | dislikes = | + | | dislikes = Cocky people |
| }} | }} | ||
| == Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| - | Introduced in the videogame Tekken 5, Asuka Kazama is more famously known as the cousin of the series' protagonist, Jin Kazama. | + | Introduced in the videogame Tekken 5, Asuka Kazama is more famously known as the cousin of the series' protagonist, [[Jin Kazama]]. |
| - | Before releasing the game in the Arcades, franchise developer Namco released images of three new characters as part of their Tekken 5 promotions back in 2004. Amongst the new characters were Asuka, a Chinese kenpo-user named Feng Wei and a mysterious Black man dressed in ninja gear named Raven. Immediately afterward, speculation began to spread about Asuka's role in the story and her possible relation to Jin Kazama. | + | Before releasing the game in the Arcades, franchise developer Namco released images of three new characters as part of their Tekken 5 promotions back in 2004. Amongst the new characters were Asuka, a Chinese kenpo-user named [[Feng Wei]], and a mysterious Black man dressed in ninja gear named [[Raven]]. Immediately afterward, speculation began to spread about Asuka's role in the story and her possible relation to Jin Kazama. |
| - | Jin Kazama is voiced by Shiraishi Ryoko. | + | Asuka is surprisingly brash and arrogant. Though her profile states that she breaks up fights regularly ("by knockout", as added in the game's prologue), she seems to have no qualms about fighting herself and even seemingly revels in it. In her story mode, after defeating her target, [[Feng Wei]], she decides to remain at the tournament in order to "have fun". Her pre- and post-match quotes also demonstrate her confidence. |
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| - | === General Description === | + | |
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| - | In appearance, Asuka dresses in a blue halter top, blue overalls that are cut off far above the knee, as well as matching gauntlets and lightly armored boots that are undoubtedly used as fighting gear. Her secondary costumes include a traditional Aikido (or Miko) uniform, a Japanese parochial schoolgirl uniform with a yellow sweater vest and pleated skirt, as well as a very alluring geisha-like outfit with Japanese kanji written on her exposed leg. The latter two costumes are only available on the Playstation 2 version of the game. Some fans have noted that Asuka physical build (and chest size) are a bit more mature than one would expect from the typical 17-year-old Asian female. | + | |
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| - | In personality, Asuka is surprisingly brash and somewhat arrogant. Though her profile states that she breaks up fights regularly ("by knockout", as added in the game's prologue), she seems to have no qualms about fighting herself and even seemingly revels in it. In her story mode, after defeating her target (Feng Wei), she decides to remain at the tournament in order to "have fun". Her pre- and post-match quotes also demonstrate her confidence. | + | |
| It is also worth noting that Asuka speaks with a very heavy Kansai Japanese dialect (Kansai is a region of western Japan encompassing the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe). | It is also worth noting that Asuka speaks with a very heavy Kansai Japanese dialect (Kansai is a region of western Japan encompassing the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe). | ||
| - | One awkward bit of fan speculation addresses a potential romantic relationship between Jin and Asuka Kazama, which several fans have formulated after viewing the circumstances of the two cousins' first encounter. However, there is little to suggest that such a pairing may actually occur, despite the conditions of their meeting often often used as a setup for many romantic couples in several popular forms of Japanese media. | + | One awkward bit of fan speculation addresses a potential romantic relationship between Jin Kazama and Asuka Kazama, which several fans have formulated after viewing the circumstances of the two cousins' first encounter. However, there is little to suggest that such a pairing may actually occur, despite the conditions of their meeting often used as a setup for many romantic couples in several popular forms of Japanese media. |
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | *When Asuka's name is written in Japanese, it translates as 風間 飛鳥(Kazama Asuka) or かざま あすか(Kazama Asuka) | ||
| + | *Asuka is voiced by Shiraishi Ryoko. | ||
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| == Story == | == Story == | ||
| - | === Tekken 5 === | + | === [[Tekken 5]] === |
| [[Image:Tekken5asukakazama.jpg|thumb|frame|right|Tekken 5 Asuka Kazama]] | [[Image:Tekken5asukakazama.jpg|thumb|frame|right|Tekken 5 Asuka Kazama]] | ||
| Ever since she was a child, Asuka had received training in Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts from her father. Born with a strong sense of justice, Asuka was well known around Osaka for breaking up fights in the neighborhood. | Ever since she was a child, Asuka had received training in Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts from her father. Born with a strong sense of justice, Asuka was well known around Osaka for breaking up fights in the neighborhood. | ||
| - | Upon returning home one day, Asuka found pupils of her father had been roughed up. She learned from her father's pupils that an unknown Chinese man showed up at the dojo, severly beat them and sent her father to the hospital. | + | Upon returning home one day, Asuka found pupils of her father had been roughed up. She learned from her father's pupils that an unknown [[Feng Wei|Chinese man]] showed up at the dojo, severly beat them, and put Asuka's father in the hospital. |
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| + | Several days later, an interpol detective from Hong Kong, [[Lei Wulong]], came to investigate the incident, mentioning that the suspect is most likely planning to enter The King of Iron Fist Tournament. Upon hearing this, Asuka decides that she will also enter the tournament. | ||
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| + | ===== Ending Animation ===== | ||
| + | <youtube>gN6AsNMfND0</youtube> | ||
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| + | == Character Relationships == | ||
| + | *Cousin to [[Jin Kazama]] | ||
| + | *Dojo attacked by [[Feng Wei]] | ||
| + | *Possible niece of [[Jun Kazama]] | ||
| + | *Friends with [[Lei Wulong]] | ||
| - | Several days later, an interpol detective from Hong Kong came to investigate the incident, mentioning that the suspect is most likely planning to enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament. Upon hearing this, Asuka decides that she too will enter the tournament. | + | [[Category:Playable characters]] |
| + | [[Category:Tekken 5]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 19 February 2007
| Asuka Kazama | |
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| Origin | Japan, Osaka |
| Fighting Style | Kazama Style Ancient Martial Arts |
| Age | 17 |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Height | 5'3" |
| Weight | 107 lbs |
| Occupation | High school student |
| Hobby | Vigilantism |
| Likes | Confrontation |
| Dislikes | Cocky people |
Contents |
Introduction
Introduced in the videogame Tekken 5, Asuka Kazama is more famously known as the cousin of the series' protagonist, Jin Kazama.
Before releasing the game in the Arcades, franchise developer Namco released images of three new characters as part of their Tekken 5 promotions back in 2004. Amongst the new characters were Asuka, a Chinese kenpo-user named Feng Wei, and a mysterious Black man dressed in ninja gear named Raven. Immediately afterward, speculation began to spread about Asuka's role in the story and her possible relation to Jin Kazama.
Asuka is surprisingly brash and arrogant. Though her profile states that she breaks up fights regularly ("by knockout", as added in the game's prologue), she seems to have no qualms about fighting herself and even seemingly revels in it. In her story mode, after defeating her target, Feng Wei, she decides to remain at the tournament in order to "have fun". Her pre- and post-match quotes also demonstrate her confidence.
It is also worth noting that Asuka speaks with a very heavy Kansai Japanese dialect (Kansai is a region of western Japan encompassing the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe).
One awkward bit of fan speculation addresses a potential romantic relationship between Jin Kazama and Asuka Kazama, which several fans have formulated after viewing the circumstances of the two cousins' first encounter. However, there is little to suggest that such a pairing may actually occur, despite the conditions of their meeting often used as a setup for many romantic couples in several popular forms of Japanese media.
Trivia
- When Asuka's name is written in Japanese, it translates as 風間 飛鳥(Kazama Asuka) or かざま あすか(Kazama Asuka)
- Asuka is voiced by Shiraishi Ryoko.
Story
Tekken 5
Ever since she was a child, Asuka had received training in Kazama Style Traditional Martial Arts from her father. Born with a strong sense of justice, Asuka was well known around Osaka for breaking up fights in the neighborhood.
Upon returning home one day, Asuka found pupils of her father had been roughed up. She learned from her father's pupils that an unknown Chinese man showed up at the dojo, severly beat them, and put Asuka's father in the hospital.
Several days later, an interpol detective from Hong Kong, Lei Wulong, came to investigate the incident, mentioning that the suspect is most likely planning to enter The King of Iron Fist Tournament. Upon hearing this, Asuka decides that she will also enter the tournament.
Ending Animation
Character Relationships
- Cousin to Jin Kazama
- Dojo attacked by Feng Wei
- Possible niece of Jun Kazama
- Friends with Lei Wulong
