Yoshimitsu (吉光, Yoshimitsu?) is a fictional character originally created for the Tekken series of fighting games, designed by Namco. Yoshimitsu made his first appearance in Tekken, and he 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. It is also noted that he looks completely different in every game he is in. He is an example of a breakout character.Soul Calibur Story
A lord who sought the power of the Manji clan invited its chief to his castle. Due to his advanced age the clan's chief sent the strongest warrior, Yoshimitsu, of the clan on behalf of him. As expected, the lord requested the allegiance of the Manji clan. But the Manji clan preferred to remain hidden. After a few days' stay at the castle, the fighter politely denied the lord's request and returned to his village.
Upon his return, Yoshimitsu found his beloved village in ruins. The lord had prepared an army in anticipation of the clan's refusal to serve him. Yoshimitsu attempted a battle against the lord, but he was no match for the army or the lord and lost his arm, which he replaced with a wooden prosthetic. Yoshimitsu set out across the sea in search of the "Ultimate Weapon," Soul Edge, so that he could take his revenge against Lord Nobunaga.
But during his journey, he came across many horrible scenes left behind by the azure knight, Nightmare. In his meditation, he concluded that if he were to give in to his hatred, he wou
ld be no better than either Oda Nobunaga or Nightmare. But even with that realization in his mind, he continued to pursue the Soul Edge nevertheless. When Yoshimitsu finally reached Ostrheinsburg Castle, it was devoid of any signs of life.Soul Calibur II
Upon leaving the castle, he sensed that the evil energy of the castle had somehow transferred a similar energy into his katana. So he left on a journey to rid his blade of that corrupted energy. Unfortunately, he became careless one day and passed out, worn from trying to quell the corruption; and during his sleep, the katana had been stolen by a thief--Voldo, who had mistaken it for the Soul Edge.
Yoshimitsu did not want the evil energy to fall into the wrong hands, so he set out to retrieve it. Yoshimitsu infiltrated the legendary Money Pit of "the Merchant of Death", Vercci and, completely by chance, found his katana alongside a fragment of the Soul Edge, both emanating similar evil energies. Yoshimitsu decided that if there was another object in the world with the same evil as his katana, which he had now named "Yoshimitsu", it mustn't be allowed to exist. And so he set off on yet another journey, without a doubt in his mind about destroying the cursed Soul Edge.
Yoshimitsu eventually discovered that the fragments were spread on the earth, and he alone could never destroy them all and that he would never have time to help those who needed it. So he returned to Japan and recruited ruffians from around the land, soon forming a band of chivalrous thieves, known as the Manjitou. Thanks to his skill and ability, Yoshimitsu soon became head of the clan.
Soul Calibur III
Yoshimitsu did not want the evil energy to fall into the wrong hands, so he set out to retrieve it. Yoshimitsu infiltrated the legendary Money Pit of "the Merchant of Death", Vercci and, completely by chance, found his katana alongside a fragment of the Soul Edge, both emanating similar evil energies. Yoshimitsu decided that if there was another object in the world with the same evil as his katana, which he had now named "Yoshimitsu", it mustn't be allowed to exist. And so he set off on yet another journey, without a doubt in his mind about destroying the cursed Soul Edge.
Yoshimitsu eventually discovered that the fragments were spread on the earth, and he alone could never destroy them all and that he would never have time to help those who needed it. So he returned to Japan and recruited ruffians from around the land, soon forming a band of chivalrous thieves, known as the Manjitou. Thanks to his skill and ability, Yoshimitsu soon became head of the clan.
Soul Calibur III
One day, Yoshimitsu devised a plan for a grand robbery: the entire group would infiltrate a wealthy usurer's mansion during the annual festival and take everything he owned, which included a fragment of the Soul Edge. Unfortunately, the plan failed and a vanguard force was wiped out in front of the treasure room. The remaining clan members eventually freed their captured comrades, but they gave a strange report to Yoshimitsu: the fragment of Soul Edge in the mansion's treasure room was gone, which was puzzling, considering that the vanguard force that Yoshimitsu sent supposedly never made it inside. Also, the body of the leader of the vanguard force had never been found.
Some members of the clan thought that betrayal was the only explanation, but Yoshimitsu wouldn't believe that. The man, his second-in-command, was good on both his combat skill and humanity and he had great expectations of him. Also, the wounds on his men were not dealt with a normal blade. He spoke to his men and instructed them to find the fragment, stating that they would also find the man. He would accompany them in the hunt in order to find the truth.
Weapons
Soul Calibur-- Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu's beloved self-named katana was handed down through many generations in the Manji clan. It seems like a normal katana, but it has many unique features that accommodates the unique style of the Manji. Since it was forged with secret techniques passed down in the Manji clan, it cannot be replicated and is the last of its kind. Yoshimitsu, after the massacre of his clan, swore an oath of vengeance to this weapon. It has been tainted by the evil energy of Soul Edge and turned into a demonic weapon, but still is the preferred weapon of Yoshimitsu. The sword can defend shots of machine guns and weapons, also the ability to divert evil energy and destroy a monument in only one blow.
Some members of the clan thought that betrayal was the only explanation, but Yoshimitsu wouldn't believe that. The man, his second-in-command, was good on both his combat skill and humanity and he had great expectations of him. Also, the wounds on his men were not dealt with a normal blade. He spoke to his men and instructed them to find the fragment, stating that they would also find the man. He would accompany them in the hunt in order to find the truth.
Weapons
Soul Calibur-- Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu's beloved self-named katana was handed down through many generations in the Manji clan. It seems like a normal katana, but it has many unique features that accommodates the unique style of the Manji. Since it was forged with secret techniques passed down in the Manji clan, it cannot be replicated and is the last of its kind. Yoshimitsu, after the massacre of his clan, swore an oath of vengeance to this weapon. It has been tainted by the evil energy of Soul Edge and turned into a demonic weapon, but still is the preferred weapon of Yoshimitsu. The sword can defend shots of machine guns and weapons, also the ability to divert evil energy and destroy a monument in only one blow.
Endings
Bryan Fury is shown with a gatling gun in an urban environment. He spots a figure and shoots at it. The figure quickly reveals itself as Yoshimitsu, who avoids the barrage of gunfire. Yoshimitsu then teleports, momentarily disappearing. This fools Bryan into thinking that he has taken down his target, so he stops shooting. Before Bryan has time to react, Yoshimitsu appears in the air above him, swiftly slices Bryan with his katana, and lands on the ground a few feet away, Bryan screams in agony and then explodes. Yoshimitsu's final word of the scene is: "Retribution".
Appearances in Other Games & Media
His Tekken 3 incarnation was also one of the bonus characters available to play as or against in the game Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis for the PlayStation, alongside fellow Namco characters, including Richard Miller (from Time Crisis), Pac-Man, Reiko Nagase, an
d fellow Tekken characters Heihachi Mishima and Eddy Gordo. Furthermore, Yoshimitsu's Tekken 3 "energy sword" is one of the secret tennis racquets unlocked during the game. In the Tekken spin-off Game Death by Degrees, Yoshimitsu's sword, called the "Manji Clan Sword", is a weapon Nina Williams can obtain. It is a green glowing katana. Yoshimitsu has two cameos in Tekken: The Movie. He appears in his Tekken 2 costume as a competitor in the tournament.
d fellow Tekken characters Heihachi Mishima and Eddy Gordo. Furthermore, Yoshimitsu's Tekken 3 "energy sword" is one of the secret tennis racquets unlocked during the game. In the Tekken spin-off Game Death by Degrees, Yoshimitsu's sword, called the "Manji Clan Sword", is a weapon Nina Williams can obtain. It is a green glowing katana. Yoshimitsu has two cameos in Tekken: The Movie. He appears in his Tekken 2 costume as a competitor in the tournament. STATS
Game series Tekken series and Soul series
First game Tekken
Voice actor(s) (English) Phil Sheridan (Soul Calibur 2) Voice actor(s) (Japanese) Nobuyuki Hiyama (Soul series only)
Fighting style Advanced Manji-Style Ninjutsu
Home country Unknown, formerly Japan
Height 5' 10" (178 cm)Weight 139 lbs (63 kg)
Blood type O
Occupation Leader of the Manji Clan
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