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{{short description|Fictional character in the Tekken fighting game series}}
#REDIRECT [[List of Tekken characters#Kunimitsu I/II]]
{{Infobox character

| name = Kunimitsu
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| image =
{{R from fictional character|Tekken}}
| caption = Kunimitsu II in ''[[Tekken 7]]''
{{R to list entry}}
| color = purple
| series = [[Tekken]]
| first = {{Plainlist|
* '''Kunimitsu I'''
* ''[[Tekken (video game)|Tekken]]'' (1994)
* '''Kunimitsu II'''
* ''[[Tekken 7]]'' (2020) <!--Please do not change this to 2015. While the game came out in 2015, Kunimitsu II wasn't added to the game until 2020.-->}}
| designer =
| voice = {{Plainlist|
* Katsuhiro Harada (''Tekken'')
* Shiho Kikuchi (''Tekken 2'' and ''Tag Tournament'')
* Megumi Toyoguchi (''Tag Tournament 2'')
* Saori Hayami (''Tekken 7'')}}
| fighting_style = Manji Ninjutsu
| origin = Japan
| nationality = Japan
| occupation = Thief
}}
}}

'''{{nihongo|Kunimitsu|州光}}''' is the name of two fictional characters in the ''[[Tekken]]'' fighting game series. The first Kunimitsu made her debut in the original 1994 ''[[Tekken (video game)|Tekken]]'' game as a sub-boss for [[Yoshimitsu]] as an unplayable character in the Arcade version, before being made an unlockable character in the PlayStation version. This Kunimitsu made her final canonical appearance in the ''Tekken'' series with ''[[Tekken 2]]''. She would also appear as a playable character in the non-canon spin-off ''[[Tekken Tag Tournament]]'' and its sequel ''[[Tekken Tag Tournament 2]]'' (initially as a pre-order bonus for the console version, and later as a free update<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/tekken-tag-tournament-2s-next-dlc-character-tutorial-is-for-kunimitsu/|title=Tekken Tag Tournament 2's Next DLC Character Tutorial Is For Kunimitsu|date=September 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/tekken-tag-tournament-2-adds-michelle-kunimitsu-ogre-and-angel-as-dlc/|title=Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Adds Michelle, Kunimitsu, Ogre, And Angel As DLC|date=May 21, 2012}}</ref>). In ''[[Tekken 7]]'', Kunimitsu's daughter with the same name made her debut as a [[downloadable content|DLC]] character, released on November 10, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/tekken-7-kunimitsu-trailer-release-date/|title=Tekken 7: Kunimitsu Returns as DLC Character in Season 4|date=September 29, 2020|website=Den of Geek}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/tekken-7-kunimitsu-returns-tekken-2-tag-tournament/|title=Tekken 7: Kunimitsu Returns to the Roster After 25 Years|date=September 28, 2020|website=CBR}}</ref> Both Kunimitsus are [[Kunoichi|female ninjas]], and rivals with fellow ninja Yoshimitsu.

==Appearances==

===''Tekken'' series===
Kunimitsu made her debut in the original ''Tekken'' as a thief and rival of Yoshimitsu. A former member of Yoshimitsu's clan, known as the Manji Clan, she was banished from the clan for her theft. In order to make end's meat, Kunimitsu enters the King of the Iron Fist Tournament to attempt to steal valuable treasure from [[Michelle Chang]]. Michelle manages to defeat her in battle.

Two years later, upon leaning that Yoshimitsu's sword also holds value, she enters the the King of the Iron Fist Tournament 2 to try and steal it. When she confronts Yoshimitsu in battle, she is once again defeated.

After the previous two failures, Kunimitsu decides to retire thievery, and does not participate in anymore King of the Iron Fist Tournaments. Meanwhile, she gives birth to her daughter, whom would also take the title of Kunimitsu.

Kunimitsu I would also appear in the non-canon games ''Tekken Tag Tournament'' and ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2''.

Kunitmisu II first appeared in ''Tekken 7'' as a DLC character. This Kunimitsu enters the King of the Iron Fist Tournament 7 with the same goal her mother once had: To steal Yoshimitsu's sword, in attempt to cheer up her ill mother.

===Design and gameplay===

Kunimitsu is recognized by her fox-like mask and dagger that she carries in her hand, which she incorporates into some of her moves. Kunimitsu II dons a similar mask and also carries a dagger, but unlike the first Kunimitsu, Kunimitsu II can be customized to remove her mask. She sports two scars under each eye. In the first ''Tekken'' game, Kunimitsu was depicted as a man, but every game thereafter has depicted her as female.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/tekken-and-soulcalibur-the-legacy-of-yoshimitsu/|title=Tekken and SoulCalibur: The Legacy of Yoshimitsu|date=August 4, 2018|website=Den of Geek}}</ref>

Originally little more than a [[pallete swap|skin]] for Yoshimitsu, she gained a more unique moveset starting with the first ''Tekken Tag Tournament''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/tekken-7-kunimitsu-season-pass-4-leak-bandai/|title=One Of Tekken's Most Iconic Fighters Has Been Leaked For Season Pass 4 [UPDATED]|date=September 26, 2020|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> Her fighting style is known as "Manji Ninjitsu."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2012/06/20/tekken-tag-tournament-2-preview-ps3/|title=Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Preview|date=June 20, 2012|website=PlayStation LifeStyle}}</ref>

Also known as Kunimitsu II, the second Kunimitsu uses the same fighting style as her mother, but with some new tweaks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/tekken-7-kunimitsu-daughter-story-lore-background-kunimitsu2/|title=Tekken 7: Who Is Kunimitsu?|date=November 11, 2020|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> Az Elias at Cubed3 compared her fighting style to that of [[Kasumi (Dead or Alive)|Kasumi]] from the ''[[Dead or Alive (franchise)|Dead or Alive]]'' series, citing her somersaults, maneuver abilities and teleportation.<ref name=cubed3>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cubed3.com/review/6325/1/tekken-7-season-pass-4-playstation-4.html|title=Tekken 7: Season Pass 4 (PlayStation 4) Review - Page 1 - Cubed3|website=www.cubed3.com}}</ref>

==Reception==

Kunimitsu was ranked as the 25th best ''Tekken'' character at ''[[Den of Geek]]'' by Gavin Jasper, whom opined "Kunimitsu doesn’t get nearly enough love."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/tekken-ranking-all-the-characters/|title=Tekken: Ranking All the Characters|date=June 1, 2017|website=Den of Geek}}</ref> Tom Goulter of [[GamesRadar+]] praised her as "...a throwback to the notion of ninja as conniving thieves and assassins, and her fleeing-and-hiding skill in particular is so finely honed..."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/tekken-tag-tournament-2-characters-meet-55-here/|title=Tekken Tag Tournament 2 roster - Meet all 55 fighters|first=Tom Goulter|last=published|date=September 4, 2012|website=gamesradar}}</ref> Az Elias from Cubed3 praised her addition to ''Tekken 7'' as "[feeling] awesome to play."<ref name=cubed3/> She was included as an honorable mention to the five best ''Tekken'' characters by ComicBook.com, where they state "...there's something about Kunimitsu that really does something for us, whether it's her pure speed and agility, or being able to deliver thunderous combos on opponents when they don't really expect it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fight-on-the-five-best-brawlers-from-the-tekken-series/#6|title=Fight On: The Five Best Brawlers From The Tekken Series}}</ref> Prior to being added to ''Tekken 7'', Heavy.com listed her as one of the characters they wanted to see as DLC, adding "All ''Tekken 7'' needs to throw the [''Tekken Tag Tournament 2''] version of Kunimitsu into the fray, give her even more brand new maneuvers to utilize, and bless her with a bunch of flashy attires. Kunimitsu's current-gen arrival in ''Tekken 7'' is a must at this point."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavy.com/games/2020/08/tekken-7-season-4-characters-wishlist-requests/|title=Tekken 7: The Characters That Should Join the Fight in Season 4|first=Elton|last=Jones|date=August 3, 2020}}</ref>

At [[Evolution Championship Series#2021|Evo 2021]], Kunimitsu was the second-most picked character in ''Tekken 7'', after [[Geese Howard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2021/aug/18/tekken-mk11-skullgirls-evo/|title=Kunimitsu, Cetrion and Annie were among the most picked characters in their games at Evo 2021 but they weren't number 1|first=Dakota 'DarkHorse'|last=Hills|date=August 18, 2021|website=EventHubs}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Video game characters who can turn invisible]]
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Revision as of 18:26, 13 April 2022

Kunimitsu
Tekken character
First appearance
Voiced by
  • Katsuhiro Harada (Tekken)
  • Shiho Kikuchi (Tekken 2 and Tag Tournament)
  • Megumi Toyoguchi (Tag Tournament 2)
  • Saori Hayami (Tekken 7)
In-universe information
OccupationThief
Fighting styleManji Ninjutsu
OriginJapan
NationalityJapan

Kunimitsu (州光) is the name of two fictional characters in the Tekken fighting game series. The first Kunimitsu made her debut in the original 1994 Tekken game as a sub-boss for Yoshimitsu as an unplayable character in the Arcade version, before being made an unlockable character in the PlayStation version. This Kunimitsu made her final canonical appearance in the Tekken series with Tekken 2. She would also appear as a playable character in the non-canon spin-off Tekken Tag Tournament and its sequel Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (initially as a pre-order bonus for the console version, and later as a free update[1][2]). In Tekken 7, Kunimitsu's daughter with the same name made her debut as a DLC character, released on November 10, 2020.[3][4] Both Kunimitsus are female ninjas, and rivals with fellow ninja Yoshimitsu.

Appearances

Tekken series

Kunimitsu made her debut in the original Tekken as a thief and rival of Yoshimitsu. A former member of Yoshimitsu's clan, known as the Manji Clan, she was banished from the clan for her theft. In order to make end's meat, Kunimitsu enters the King of the Iron Fist Tournament to attempt to steal valuable treasure from Michelle Chang. Michelle manages to defeat her in battle.

Two years later, upon leaning that Yoshimitsu's sword also holds value, she enters the the King of the Iron Fist Tournament 2 to try and steal it. When she confronts Yoshimitsu in battle, she is once again defeated.

After the previous two failures, Kunimitsu decides to retire thievery, and does not participate in anymore King of the Iron Fist Tournaments. Meanwhile, she gives birth to her daughter, whom would also take the title of Kunimitsu.

Kunimitsu I would also appear in the non-canon games Tekken Tag Tournament and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

Kunitmisu II first appeared in Tekken 7 as a DLC character. This Kunimitsu enters the King of the Iron Fist Tournament 7 with the same goal her mother once had: To steal Yoshimitsu's sword, in attempt to cheer up her ill mother.

Design and gameplay

Kunimitsu is recognized by her fox-like mask and dagger that she carries in her hand, which she incorporates into some of her moves. Kunimitsu II dons a similar mask and also carries a dagger, but unlike the first Kunimitsu, Kunimitsu II can be customized to remove her mask. She sports two scars under each eye. In the first Tekken game, Kunimitsu was depicted as a man, but every game thereafter has depicted her as female.[5]

Originally little more than a skin for Yoshimitsu, she gained a more unique moveset starting with the first Tekken Tag Tournament.[6] Her fighting style is known as "Manji Ninjitsu."[7]

Also known as Kunimitsu II, the second Kunimitsu uses the same fighting style as her mother, but with some new tweaks.[8] Az Elias at Cubed3 compared her fighting style to that of Kasumi from the Dead or Alive series, citing her somersaults, maneuver abilities and teleportation.[9]

Reception

Kunimitsu was ranked as the 25th best Tekken character at Den of Geek by Gavin Jasper, whom opined "Kunimitsu doesn’t get nearly enough love."[10] Tom Goulter of GamesRadar+ praised her as "...a throwback to the notion of ninja as conniving thieves and assassins, and her fleeing-and-hiding skill in particular is so finely honed..."[11] Az Elias from Cubed3 praised her addition to Tekken 7 as "[feeling] awesome to play."[9] She was included as an honorable mention to the five best Tekken characters by ComicBook.com, where they state "...there's something about Kunimitsu that really does something for us, whether it's her pure speed and agility, or being able to deliver thunderous combos on opponents when they don't really expect it."[12] Prior to being added to Tekken 7, Heavy.com listed her as one of the characters they wanted to see as DLC, adding "All Tekken 7 needs to throw the [Tekken Tag Tournament 2] version of Kunimitsu into the fray, give her even more brand new maneuvers to utilize, and bless her with a bunch of flashy attires. Kunimitsu's current-gen arrival in Tekken 7 is a must at this point."[13]

At Evo 2021, Kunimitsu was the second-most picked character in Tekken 7, after Geese Howard.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Tekken Tag Tournament 2's Next DLC Character Tutorial Is For Kunimitsu". September 11, 2012.
  2. ^ "Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Adds Michelle, Kunimitsu, Ogre, And Angel As DLC". May 21, 2012.
  3. ^ "Tekken 7: Kunimitsu Returns as DLC Character in Season 4". Den of Geek. September 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "Tekken 7: Kunimitsu Returns to the Roster After 25 Years". CBR. September 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Tekken and SoulCalibur: The Legacy of Yoshimitsu". Den of Geek. August 4, 2018.
  6. ^ "One Of Tekken's Most Iconic Fighters Has Been Leaked For Season Pass 4 [UPDATED]". ScreenRant. September 26, 2020.
  7. ^ "Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Preview". PlayStation LifeStyle. June 20, 2012.
  8. ^ "Tekken 7: Who Is Kunimitsu?". ScreenRant. November 11, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Tekken 7: Season Pass 4 (PlayStation 4) Review - Page 1 - Cubed3". www.cubed3.com.
  10. ^ "Tekken: Ranking All the Characters". Den of Geek. June 1, 2017.
  11. ^ published, Tom Goulter (September 4, 2012). "Tekken Tag Tournament 2 roster - Meet all 55 fighters". gamesradar.
  12. ^ "Fight On: The Five Best Brawlers From The Tekken Series".
  13. ^ Jones, Elton (August 3, 2020). "Tekken 7: The Characters That Should Join the Fight in Season 4".
  14. ^ Hills, Dakota 'DarkHorse' (August 18, 2021). "Kunimitsu, Cetrion and Annie were among the most picked characters in their games at Evo 2021 but they weren't number 1". EventHubs.
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