Wang Jinrei
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| Wang Jinrei | |
| Origin | China |
| Fighting Style | Xingyiquan |
| Age | (T1) 82, (T2) 84, (T5) 105 |
| Blood Type | B |
| Height | 5'5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Occupation | Martial Artist Wang is described as, "A relentless merchant.", in his T5 / T5: DR prologue. |
| Hobby | Growing vegetables |
| Likes | The air in the early morning |
| Dislikes | Mishima Zaibatsu |
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[edit] Introduction
Wang Jinrei is a character in the Tekken series. He first appeared in Tekken, and he has returned for Tekken 2, Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken 5, and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. Also, Wang has been confirmed to return in Tekken 6.
In Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament, Ogre / True Ogre used some of Wang's moves (such as Wang's "Waning Moon" move). This implies that Ogre attacked him before the events of Tekken 3, but it has never been confirmed.
[edit] Trivia
- Ling Xiaoyu and Wang Jinrei are related, but not in the way that many think. Namco stated in an Arcadia interview that they are distant relatives just as they have said that Jin Kazama and Asuka Kazama are cousins. In the English speaking countries, some people refer to older men as "gramps" even when there is no relation. The Chinese characters used for "ji-chan", (during Xiaoyu's Tekken 3 story) is very similar to the western term gramps (with the same friendly overtones).
- Wang's name is written in Chinese as 王 椋雷(Wang Jinrei).
- His name in pinyin is "Wáng Liángléi."
- Wang's sub-bosses are Marshall Law (T1), Jun Kazama (T2), Ling Xiaoyu (T5), Feng Wei (T5), and Heihachi Mishima (T5).
- Wang Jinrei's second player Tekken 5 costume makes him look similar to Master Roshi from DragonBall, DragonBall Z and DragonBall GT. He can even be customized to look like Roshi.
[edit] Story
Wang Jinrei is a brave old man who has a kind heart. Wang continued to remain generous and kind while living as a recluse in the Mishima gardens. Wang was a close friend of Heihachi Mishima's father, Jinpachi Mishima. After Jinpachi's death, he put his faith in Heihachi. However, Wang does not know of Heihachi's actions. He faces Marshall Law in the King of Iron Fist tournament and the fight ends in a draw.
[edit] Version 1
Wang is an old friend of Jinpachi Mishima, who is the father of Heihachi Mishima. Wang had seen the way Kazuya Mishima and Heihachi abused and corrupted the Mishima Zaibatsu. Wang later becomes Lee Chaolan's instructor and convinces him to help him bring honor back to the Empire.
[edit] Version 2
As a close friend of Kazuya Mishima's grandfather, the user of the mind Kuni fist runs brave. Wang believes that peace will come once the Mishima Zaibatsu is ruined.
[edit] Ending Animation "Celebration"
Wang walks up a hill while the sun is setting. He approaches a grave stone. Wang pours a bottled drink on the top of the grave stone. Then, Wang pours some of the drink into a small cup. He drinks from the cup, and then he exhales. A closeup of Wang's face is shown as the ending video ends.
[edit] Tekken Tag Tournament
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Wang is a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament, a non-canonical Tekken game.
[edit] Ending Animation
Wang and Ling Xiaoyu put their hands together. They move their arms around for a little while. Suddenly, Wang has a back problem, screams in pain, and falls to the ground. Xiaoyu notices this, and she walks over to him. Wang motions to his back with one of his hands. Xiaoyu puts her hands on her hips and smiles. This ending takes place in Forest Law's second Tekken Tag Tournament stage, which is called "Law-B".
Long ago, Wang had a close friend from a distant land... Jinpachi Mishima. Just as the world was about to be engulfed in the flames of war, his friend come to him and said "In order to bring about peace the Mishima clan must be destroyed".
Jinpachi disappeared leaving these words behind. Some time after, Wang learned of the death of his friend as the world was embroiled in war.
Thirty years later, Wang was living in isolation when an invitation to the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 was delivered. Along with it was a message... "I need your help, old friend. Seek me out, Wang Jinrei". The letter was signed, "Jinpachi Mishima".
Believing his friend to be dead, Wang Jinrei was quite surprised by the message and decided to enter the tournament to look for Jinpachi.
[edit] Interludes
Stage 4: Ling Xiaoyu
Xiaoyu prepares for her next fight. She is shocked to find out that it is Wang. She asks him what he's doing here. Wang replies that he's busy and he can't discuss specifics. Xiaoyu replies that she has to win. Wang tells her to go away. Xiaoyu screams, "I hate you Grandpa!" After Wang wins he explains that he had no choice, and that a sad and painful result awaits the end of the tournament ("A future much worse than you could ever imagine."). Wang walks away.
Stage 7: Feng Wei
Wang tells Feng, "I don't know what your intentions are, but get out of here. I have my own troubles to worry about." Feng remains silent. Wang says, "Young people nowadays... Come on..." After Wang wins, Wand says that this is as far as he can go, and he asks what he has to say for himself. Feng remains silent. Wang replies, "Well, at least you accept defeat. Practice, young one, practice. That is all you have to do. I wish you the best." Feng gets up off of the ground as wand says this. Wang walks away while laughing. Feng puts a fist in his palm and watches Wang leave.
Stage 8: Heihachi Mishima
Wang is surprised to find Heihachi alive, and he asks him how he survived the explosion. Heihachi asks him, "Wang, Jinpachi was in charge of this tournament, was he not?" Wang replies, "I can't say for certain... but it is very likely." Heihachi says that he'll be the one to stop him, once and for all. Wang says that he won't let Heihachi fool him again. After Wang wins, Heihachi is shown crouching. Heihachi asks him, "Wang Jinrei, how can you?..." Wang replies, "Power is not the same as strength. Until you understand this, you will not be able to defeat me. Wang turns his back to Heihachi and says, "Will things ever change? Why do I have to hurt my friends to do the right thing?..."
Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima
Wang walks through Final Stage when Jinpachi appears behind him in demonic form. Jinpachi stretches and says that he is surprised that Wang made it. Wang is shocked at his appearance, and he ask what happened to him. Jinpachi asks Wang to kill him. Wang refuses, saying that he will not harm his friend again. Jinpachi says that his consciousness is almost gone, and that it will be the end of humanity if the monster takes full control. Wang says, "There must be another way!"
[edit] Ending Animation
Wang has defeated Jinpachi Mishima. Jinpachi's "Devil" form fades away, leaving only Jinpachi in his human form laying on the ground on his stomach. Wang holds Jinpachi, shakes him, and asks, "Jinpachi, are you ok?" Jinpachi replies, "I'm sorry I caused you so much trouble..." Wang says, "Don't say such things! We have been through so much and have always been like brothers." Jinpachi reaches up to Wang with one of his hands and says, "Jinrei..." Wang grabs Jinpachi's hand with one of his hands and says, "Jinpachi!" Jinpachi says, "I wish we could have had one last drink together...but I'm afraid my time has come... Good bye, my dear friend... It was fun..." Jinpachi turns to dust in Wang's arms. Wang runs his fingers through the sand that was Jinpachi while saying, "Jinpachi... Jinpachi!..." Wang continues talking, saying, "It's the curse of the Mishima bloodline!..." Wang gets up while saying, "Jinpachi...it appears that my time has yet to come!" A shooting star flies across the sky.
[edit] Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
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Wang Jinrei's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
Wang Jinrei heard of the Mishima family's cursed blood from his close friend, Jinpachi Mishima.
Jinrei was utterly defeated in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 by Jin Kazama, whose purpose was to wipe out the Mishima family's cursed blood. However, the real chaos began when Jin Kazama assumed control of the Mishima Financial Group (MFG).
Blaming his failure on his indifference, Jinrei lamented his lack of action.
Once again, The King of Iron Fist Tournament is held, and with newfound purpose, Jinrei participates in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6.
[edit] Character Relationships
- Friend of Jinpachi Mishima.
- "Grandfather" of Ling Xiaoyu.
- Opposer of Heihachi Mishima and the Mishima Zaibatsu.
- Friend and sparring partner of Lei Wulong.
- Fought Marshall Law to a draw in Tekken.
- Defeated by Jin Kazama in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
