Post by Z451 on Dec 1, 2013 12:22:49 GMT
Kuma
Kuma (lit. "Bear") is Heihachi Mishima's pet.
Like King, there are actually two characters by the name, and between them, they have appeared in all the Tekken games so far.
Raised and trained in the Mishima style of fighting arts, the first Kuma became an avid bodyguard for his master.
In the first two tournaments, Kuma enters to defeat Paul Phoenix.
However, he loses to Paul in both tournaments, and shortly after, he missing, leaving behind a young cub, who becomes a bodyguard in his place for Heihachi.
In Tekken, Kuma was represented as a Sun Bear; however in Tekken 2, Kuma is either a grizzly bear or a polar bear, depending on which costume is used.
The second Kuma is the son of the first Kuma. Learning of his father's defeat, Kuma Jr. decides to train with his master and enter The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3.
However, he fails, and realizes that due to his docile upbringing by Heihachi, he could not utilize his animal instincts to his full potential.
Leaving Heihachi, Kuma Jr. travels to the mountains of Hokkaido- to train himself, both mentally and physically.
Now hearing of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Kuma enters, more powerful than ever to defeat Paul.
He succeeds, and he quickly returns home in triumph.
Now learning that Jinpachi Mishima has taken over the Mishima Zaibatsu, Kuma once again takes his role of the loyal pet, vowing to return the syndicate to Heihachi by entering the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, but he is defeated by Paul.
After the death of his former master, Heihachi Mishima, Kuma believed no one but he could rescue the Mishima Financial Group (MFG) from its captor.
Eager to do just that, Kuma confronted the MFG. However, the MFG's new CEO, Jin Kazama, was waiting.
Kuma was easily beaten and discarded in the Hokkaido wilderness.
Though defeated, his fighting spirit was not lost and he found his former master Heihachi.
Kuma appears as a playable character in Street Fighter X Tekken, with his official tag partner, Heihachi.
He also makes an appearance in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale as part of one of Heihachi's super moves.
Kuma practices "Advanced Bear Fighting", a move set closely resembling Mishima family's style of karate.
This fighting style is considered one of the most unique, as it does not rely on straight attacks, but instead uses tricks such as rolls, dodges, and various other stances.
Because of this, Kuma is one of the hardest characters to master, as he is quite slow and not very flexible.
UGO Networks listed Kuma as one of the "The 50 Cutest Video Game Characters", adding "It’s always adorable when bears try to do human things".
1UP.com listed Kuma as one of the characters they wanted to see in Street Fighter X Tekken, stating "you can't have Tekken in the title without some sort of animal that is ready for a throwdown".
Links
Wikipedia
Tekken Wiki
Copyright Owner
Namco
Record:
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electricferret.freeforums.net/thread/5351/skwd-15-schism
Like King, there are actually two characters by the name, and between them, they have appeared in all the Tekken games so far.
Raised and trained in the Mishima style of fighting arts, the first Kuma became an avid bodyguard for his master.
In the first two tournaments, Kuma enters to defeat Paul Phoenix.
However, he loses to Paul in both tournaments, and shortly after, he missing, leaving behind a young cub, who becomes a bodyguard in his place for Heihachi.
In Tekken, Kuma was represented as a Sun Bear; however in Tekken 2, Kuma is either a grizzly bear or a polar bear, depending on which costume is used.
The second Kuma is the son of the first Kuma. Learning of his father's defeat, Kuma Jr. decides to train with his master and enter The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3.
However, he fails, and realizes that due to his docile upbringing by Heihachi, he could not utilize his animal instincts to his full potential.
Leaving Heihachi, Kuma Jr. travels to the mountains of Hokkaido- to train himself, both mentally and physically.
Now hearing of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Kuma enters, more powerful than ever to defeat Paul.
He succeeds, and he quickly returns home in triumph.
Now learning that Jinpachi Mishima has taken over the Mishima Zaibatsu, Kuma once again takes his role of the loyal pet, vowing to return the syndicate to Heihachi by entering the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5, but he is defeated by Paul.
After the death of his former master, Heihachi Mishima, Kuma believed no one but he could rescue the Mishima Financial Group (MFG) from its captor.
Eager to do just that, Kuma confronted the MFG. However, the MFG's new CEO, Jin Kazama, was waiting.
Kuma was easily beaten and discarded in the Hokkaido wilderness.
Though defeated, his fighting spirit was not lost and he found his former master Heihachi.
Kuma appears as a playable character in Street Fighter X Tekken, with his official tag partner, Heihachi.
He also makes an appearance in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale as part of one of Heihachi's super moves.
Kuma practices "Advanced Bear Fighting", a move set closely resembling Mishima family's style of karate.
This fighting style is considered one of the most unique, as it does not rely on straight attacks, but instead uses tricks such as rolls, dodges, and various other stances.
Because of this, Kuma is one of the hardest characters to master, as he is quite slow and not very flexible.
UGO Networks listed Kuma as one of the "The 50 Cutest Video Game Characters", adding "It’s always adorable when bears try to do human things".
1UP.com listed Kuma as one of the characters they wanted to see in Street Fighter X Tekken, stating "you can't have Tekken in the title without some sort of animal that is ready for a throwdown".
Links
Wikipedia
Tekken Wiki
Copyright Owner
Namco
Record:
W: - 4
electricferret.freeforums.net/thread/5351/skwd-15-schism