Yoshimitsu
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| Yoshimitsu | |
| Origin | None (formerly Japan) |
| Fighting Style | (T1, T2) Manji-Style Juijitsu, (T3, T4, T5) Advanced Manji Ninja Arts |
| Age | Unknown |
| Blood Type | O |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Occupation | Leader of the Manji Clan |
| Hobby | Watching sumo wrestling, surfing the net |
| Likes | Arcades |
| Dislikes | Villains, bad-mannered videogamers |
Contents |
Introduction
Yoshimitsu (unofficially nicknamed Yoshi) is a fictional character originally created for the Tekken Series of fighting games, designed by Namco. Yoshimitsu made his first appearance in Tekken and has returned for all subsequent sequels to that game since his inception. Additionally, an analogous character bearing the same name, weapon, clan and basic information, was later carried over into Namco’s Soul Series of fighting games as a secret character, making his debut in Soul Calibur and returning for Soul Calibur II and Soul Calibur III. Considering his frequent reappearances and his staple Namco status, it is reasonable to assume that he will likewise appear in all future sequels as well.
His Tekken 3 incarnation was also one of the bonus characters available to play as or against in Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis, for the Playstation, alongside fellow Namco characters including Richard Miller (from Time Crisis), Pac-Man, Reiko Nagase, and fellow Tekkenites Heihachi Mishima and Eddy Gordo. Furthermore, Yoshimitsu's Tekken 3 "energy sword" is one of the secret tennis racquets unlocked during the game.
Western Voice Actor: Phil Sheridan. Eastern Voice Actor: Nobuyuki Hiyama.
When Yoshimtisu's name is written in Japanese it translates as either 吉光 or よしみつ.
Story
Tekken 5
Yoshimitsu, head of the Manji Clan, plans to use money from winning the tournament to help the starving people of the world.
At the end of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Yoshimitsu broke into the Mishima Zaibatsu vaults and stole the money for his own. During this operation, Yoshimitsu notices the fallen Bryan Fury and takes him to Dr. Boskonovitch.
One month later an S.O.S. goes out from Dr. Boskonovitch's research facility. Yoshimitsu rushes to the facility and finds everything in ruins and many members of the Manji Clan slaughtered. Yoshimitsu finds the defeated Dr. Boskonovitch in the deepest section of the research laboratories and learns it was Bryan, with his newly implanted perpetual power generator, that was responsible for the carnage.
"He destroyed those who helped him... I'll never forgive him". Yoshimitsu's fist shakes with anger.
When Yoshimitsu hears that Bryan has entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, he signs up as well, seeking revenge on behalf of his dead Manji Clan members.
Ending Animation
Tekken 4
As the leader of the Manji Party, Yoshimitsu dedicated himself to providing food, medical assistance, and shelter to the ever-increasing number of political refugees around the world. Unfortunately, with a constant lack of necessary funding and manpower, Yoshimitsu was unsure about the future of his organization.
When Yoshimitsu heard about The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, he envisioned a union between the Manji Party and the Mishima Zaibatsu. With this dream in mind, Yoshimitsu decides to enter the Tournament immediately. He must defeat Heihachi Mishima at any cost.
Ending Animation
Tekken 3
Version 1
Yoshimitsu is the leader of the Manji Clan, a notorious gang of Robin Hood-like space theives. He entered the Tournament upon learning that his friend Dr. Boskonovitch needs Ogre's blood to live. Yoshimitsu now fights to save the life of the man who once saved him.
Version 2
Lending a helping hand... Boskonovitch created the Cold Sleep machine during his experiments in his search for eternal life. The technology, still unproven, was used to preserve his young daughter, who suddenly passed away. Yoshimitsu raised research funds, and as the leader of the Manji party, he helped the poor and disadvantaged.
Yoshimitsu visited Boskonovitch when he learned of the many martial artist disappearances. The "Yo-man" was surprised to find Boskonovitch suffering from a mysterious pathological organism. It's believed to have been contracted during lab experiments while making the Cold Sleep machine.
Like some weird sci-fi story, Boskonovitch claims he needs blood from Ogre to live. Indebted to Boskonovitch for saving his life, Yoshimitsu enters the tournament to help an old friend.
Ending Animation "Ogres Blood"
Tekken 2
The leader of the "Manji Group", a group of notorious thieves. The scientist named Vasconovich, who once saved his life, has been abducted by Kazuya. Yoshimitsu will stop at nothing to rescue Vasconovich. To do so, he has entered the tournament.
Ending Animation "The Rescue"
Tekken 1
Version 1
A Ninja from space, also head of the world theft ring, the "Manji Group." The Manji Group steals only from people who profit from dishonest activities. They are a group of Robin Hoods who return things to poor people. While taking part in the tournament with himself as a decoy, his purpose is to have is subordinates (Kunimitsu) steal the operating funds of the tournament.
Version 2
Yoshimitsu is the leader of the "Manjito", an international criminal organization. The "Manjito" only steal from those who profit by committing injustices, so they are a group of righteous robbers who eliminate merciless people. While he serves as a decoy in the tournament, Yoshimitsu's henchmen will be stealing the operating funds of the Rave War.
Ending Animation "Robin Hood"
Character Relationships
- Expelled Kunimitsu from the Manji Clan.
- Rival of Bryan Fury in Tekken 5
- Mechanized by Dr. Boskonovitch
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