Is Kazuya the main character?

Yes, Kazuya Mishima was the original protagonist in the first Tekken game, but his role shifted, making him a primary antagonist in many subsequent titles, while Jin Kazama often took the hero role, though Kazuya remains a central figure and anti-hero in the Mishima family saga, often sharing the spotlight with Jin and Heihachi.
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Who is the main character in Tekken?

There isn't one single main character for the entire Tekken series, as the focus shifts between members of the Mishima family, but Jin Kazama is the most prominent protagonist from Tekken 3 onwards, while Kazuya Mishima and Heihachi Mishima are central figures, often playing protagonist, antagonist, or anti-hero roles in different installments, forming the core narrative of the franchise. Jin serves as the hero (or anti-hero) in many games, but Kazuya and Heihachi drive the overarching Mishima family saga.
 
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Is Kazuya broken or pure evil?

Kazuya, alongside Heihachi Mishima (1998 Film), are the only Tekken villains to be Near Pure Evil. He is also the only canon one. He and King K. Rool are the only Near Pure Evils in the Super Smash Bros.
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Was Kazuya a good guy in Tekken 1?

No, Kazuya was not a good guy in Tekken 1; he was an anti-hero driven by revenge and a desire for power, intending to take over the Mishima Zaibatsu and the world, not for benevolent reasons, making him a morally gray character who became openly villainous in Tekken 2. While he fought his abusive father Heihachi, his goal was to become a dictator, and he showed sadistic pleasure in defeating Heihachi and throwing him off a cliff, not redemption.
 
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Why does Jin not like Kazuya?

Jin hates Kazuya primarily because Kazuya embodies the "Devil Gene" curse he inherited, representing the source of his inner turmoil, and because Kazuya abandoned Jin's mother, Jun Kazama, contributing to her disappearance, while Kazuya views Jin as a vessel to reclaim his own lost Devil power and achieve his demonic goals. Their conflict is rooted in this shared, cursed bloodline, with Jin despising the power Kazuya represents and Kazuya wanting to absorb Jin's Devil power to become complete.
 
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How did Kazuya get Jun pregnant?

Unlike in the Tekken games, she was sexually assaulted by Kazuya Mishima, which is how she became pregnant with her son Jin. Jun is portrayed by actress Tamlyn Tomita.
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Why was Gon removed from Tekken?

While Gon is not Tyrannosaurus, his head resembles that of a Tyrannosaur. According to Katsuhiro Harada, Gon will not appear in any future Tekken games because of licensing issues. Harada responded on his Twitter, "Gon is not our Rights. That was one-time license.
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Who is the true villain of Tekken?

Kazuya Mishima, also known as Devil Kazuya in his demonic form, is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Heihachi Mishima) of the Tekken franchise.
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Who is Jin Kazama in love with?

Jin Kazama's primary love interest in the Tekken series is Ling Xiaoyu, a relationship heavily emphasized and developed, especially in Tekken 8, though he's had other notable romantic ties in different media like Christie Monteiro (live-action movie) and implied connections with Alisa Bosconovitch, Julia Chang, and even his mother Jun Kazama (familial love) across games, films, and comics, making Xiaoyu his most consistent canonical romantic focus.
 
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Who is stronger Jin or Kazuya?

It's a complex debate, but generally, lore-wise, Jin often holds an edge due to his control over the Devil Gene, especially in his Angel form, defeating both Kazuya and Heihachi; however, in gameplay (like Tekken 8), Kazuya's raw power and oppressive 50/50s make him formidable, with many players considering Devil Jin slightly stronger or more consistent due to his versatile toolkit, while base Kazuya relies heavily on risky but rewarding mix-ups. 
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Why is Kazuya's left eye red?

Kazuya's red left eye, introduced in Tekken 4, symbolizes his deeper connection and control over the Devil Gene, but also stems from the extensive G Corporation surgical reconstruction after his fall into the volcano, leaving scar tissue around that eye, blending the supernatural with his physical transformation and resilience.
 
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Who is the greatest Tekken player of all time?

The greatest Tekken player of all time is widely considered to be Pakistan's Arslan Ash, a dominant force who achieved legendary status by winning multiple EVO titles and the Tekken World Tour Finals, solidifying his place as a global icon in the FGC through his incredible skill, adaptability, and inspirational journey. While legendary players like Knee (Korea) are often mentioned in the same breath as rivals, Ash's consistent major wins across Tekken 7 and into Tekken 8 have solidified his GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) status, especially after he defeated Knee in critical finals.
 
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Who killed Kazuya?

Conflicted by Jun and Angel's influence, Kazuya was defeated by Heihachi. Heihachi then flew his body over a volcano and tossed him into it, apparently killing Kazuya.
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Who is LGBT in Tekken?

The Tekken series features several potentially queer characters, including Leo, Lee, and Lili.
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Why did Heihachi hate Kazuya?

Heihachi hates Kazuya primarily because Kazuya embodies the weakness Heihachi despises, leading to years of abuse, culminating in Heihachi throwing young Kazuya off a cliff to test him, which corrupted Kazuya and ignited Kazuya's own deep-seated hatred and desire for revenge, fueled by the mysterious Devil Gene he inherited and his mother's death, making their rivalry a cyclical, violent feud for control of the Mishima Zaibatsu.
 
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Who canonically won Tekken 1?

Winners. Every winner of every canonical tournament will be crowned the ownership of the tournament. Real canon: First Tournament - Kazuya Mishima.
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Why does Kazuya dislike Jin?

Kazuya hates Jin because Jin inherited half of his Devil Gene, which Kazuya wants back to regain full power, viewing Jin as a rival and a tool, not his son; this stems from the larger Mishima family curse, where Heihachi manipulated both of them, creating a cycle of conflict where Kazuya seeks to dominate and Jin wants to end the demonic power within.
 
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Who did Kazuya love?

However, as Kazuya falls in love with Chizuru, he becomes determined to do whatever he can to make their rental relationship into a real one.
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Who has a crush on Jin Kazama?

It has been heavily implied in Tekken 3 and mostly onwards that Ling Xiaoyu has had a crush on Jin Kazama. As the duo have known each other since they have enrolled in the Mishima Polytechnic, in addition to participating in the third annual King of Iron Fist Tournament.
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Is Kazuya really evil?

A number of websites have noted on Kazuya's dark characterization in the games. Den of Geek enjoyed Kazuya's strong violence, such as his murder of his grandfather Jinpachi Mishima at the end of Tekken 5. By Tekken 4, IGN had praised his evil traits and intention to participate in the series' tournaments.
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Who is the fat guy in Tekken?

Robert "Bob" Richards is introduced in Tekken 6 as an obese, yet fast and agile man. Bob, displeased with his lack of power, takes a special regimen to increase his weight, while retaining his speed.
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Who is the strongest Tekken character?

There's no single "strongest" Tekken character; it depends on canon vs. gameplay, but generally, Jin Kazama & Kazuya Mishima (especially in their Devil forms) are top-tier due to their immense power, with Heihachi Mishima a close contender for his raw strength, while in competitive play, characters like Jin, Kazuya, King, and Law often dominate. Supernatural beings like Ogre & Azazel also rank high in lore, but the Mishimas usually lead the charge. 
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Why did Jin turn evil?

While dealing with his relatives, Jin loses control of the Devil Gene, which causes his transformation into an alter ego named Devil Jin (Japanese: デビル仁, Hepburn: Debiru Jin), first introduced as a non-playable character in Tekken 3 and playable ever since Tekken 5.
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Is Leo from Tekken a femboy?

While Leo is neither non-binary nor transgender, some have discussed how the character can be read as such. Leo has also been cited as a positive example of how to approach LGBTQ characters, seen as a subversion of both common tropes in games involving such characters as well as gender performance as a whole.
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Is Tekken 7 a flop?

Tekken 7 was a critical and commercial success, selling 12 million copies as of July 2024. A sequel, Tekken 8, was released on January 26, 2024.
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