All Tekken 8 character bios

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Check out the lore and stories behind each Tekken 8 character.

Tekken 8 boasts 32 characters plus some upcoming DLC fighters, and Bandai Namco has provided fans with a comprehensive list of Tekken 8 character bios. Here are all of the bios for the main Tekken 8 roster.

All Tekken 8 character bios

Bandai Namco has published all 32 of the Tekken 8 character bios on the game's official website. Below is the comprehensive and alphabetized list of them alongside screenshots of each fighter's appearance. Press the "Read More" text to see each fighter's full character bio.

Alisa screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Alisa screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Alisa Bosconovitch

Alisa Bosconovitch is an android built for the sole purpose of protecting Jin Kazama, the former head of the Mishima Zaibatsu. Designed to always abide by Jin's orders, Alisa's control over her own actions was temporarily overridden by her master, forcing her to engage in a battle to the death against Lars Alexandersson, despite her feelings for him. The battle caused her systems to shut down.

Asuka screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Asuka screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Asuka Kazama

Asuka Kazama is a master of Kazama-style traditional martial arts and is a well-known mediator. She once defeated the young heiress Lili at The King of Iron Fist Tournament, but after that victory, Asuka got the feeling she was being followed wherever she went.

Azucena screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Azucena screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Azucena Milagros

Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo, known better as the "Coffee Queen," is beloved for her innocent personality and her fearless fighting style as an MMA champion. The only daughter of the family who owns Ortiz Farm, a coffee plantation located 2000 meters above sea level, Azucena grew up observing her father's trade and dreamed of becoming the world's best coffee farmer.

Bryan screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Bryan screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Bryan Fury

Obtaining the perpetual generator, Bryan Fury became the ultimate replicant, using this endless source of energy to wreak havoc. Even after the battle between G Corp. and Mishima Zaibatsu concluded, Bryan continued waging acts of war around the globe, and quickly became the target of international police organizations. Something suddenly changed in Bryan when he confronted the elite counter terrorist unit of the international police agency he formerly belonged to in an urban conflict.

Claudio screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Claudio screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Claudio Serafino

Leader of the Sirius Marksmen, a group of exorcists who had banished evil in various forms since ancient times, Claudio Serafino was one of the most powerful exorcists in his organization.

Devil Jin screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Devil Jin screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Devil Jin

Devil Jin is another form of Jin Kazama — one that has lost all reasoning due to the devil blood that controls his mind.

Dragunov screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Dragunov screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Sergei Dragunov

Sergei Dragunov is a user of Commando Sambo and is feared for his alias "The White Angel of Death," a name he earned through his sheer and overwhelming combat prowess. While the world was embroiled in the armed conflict between the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corp, Dragunov joined the King of Iron Fist Tournament with a certain goal in mind. However, midway through the tournament, the tournament's organizer, Heihachi Mishima, goes missing, bringing the competition to a halt.

Feng screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Feng screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Feng Wei

Feng Wei is a master of Taijiquan who, guided by the teachings of the God Fist scrolls, aims to become the perfect warrior who transcends all — the Dragon God. However, at the most recent King of Iron Fist Tournament, Feng suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Wing Chun master Leroy Smith.

Hwoarang screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Hwoarang screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Hwoarang

A Taekwondo master, Hwoarang has considered Jin Kazama as his rival ever since their first fight ended in a draw. About six months ago, he [met] Jin again in the Middle East. The black-winged figure that stood before him was the same that had trounced him in an instant in a previous encounter.

Jack-8 screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Jack-8 screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Jack-8

Jack-8 is the latest prototype in the Jack series, G Corporation's premier humanoid weapon. The developer assigned to the Jack-8, Jane, once had her life saved by Jack. She joined G Corporation and worked day and night to create her ideal Jack machine.

Jin screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Jin screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Jin Kazama

Despising the cursed blood that ran through his veins, Jin Kazama sought to bring an end to the devil bloodline. He joined forces with Lars Alexandersson, and together they prepared to commence Operation Lightning, a plan to eliminate the other bearer of the devil gene, Kazuya Mishima. 

Jun screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Jun screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Jun Kazama

Jun Kazama, the mother of Jin, is a practitioner of the Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts. Jun displayed a propensity in communicating with animals from a very young age. She went on to become a wildlife surveillance officer for a conservation group where she pursued Kazuya Mishima, who was suspected of smuggling protected animals. 

Kazuya screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Kazuya screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Kazuya Mishima 

Using the full extent of his devil power and G Corporation, Kazuya Mishima went on a conquest for world domination. After defeating his father Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya intensifies his offensive to eliminate the leaderless Mishima Zaibatsu. This brutal war divided the world in two, and in the end G Corporation came out on top. 

King screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
King screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

King

King is active on the pro wrestling circuit and also manages an orphanage on the side. The war between G Corporation and Mishima Zaibatsu has ravaged the world, causing an unprecedented swell in the number of children needing his help.

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Kuma screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Kuma

Kuma is Heihachi Mishima's pet and a member of the Mishima Zaibatsu's special forces, Tekken Force. He never misses the chance to volunteer in disaster relief efforts all across Southeast Asia. Locals are always reluctant to accept Kuma at first, fearing that he might attack them. But, with his playful nature and strong work ethic, Kuma gradually wins them over and becomes the town favorite.

Lars screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Lars screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Lars Alexandersson

Lars Alexandersson is Heihachi Mishima's illegitimate son and the leader of the rebel army fighting against G Corporation. A former officer of the Mishima Zaibatsu's special military unit known as the Tekken Force, Lars led a coup d'état against the Zaibatsu and took many of the Tekken Force personnel with him.

Law screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Law screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Marshall Law

Marshall Law is a renowned martial arts master and runs his own dojo. However, he fell into debt due to his son's motorcycle accident, and his efforts to repay this debt caused him to neglect the management of his dojo, resulting in a sharp drop-off of students coming to train. Law set out to find a distinguished master who could take over the dojo and solve all his troubles.

Lee screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Lee screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Lee Chaolan

Raised in a harsh environment as Heihachi Mishima's adopted son, Lee Chaolan now manages the global humanoid manufacturer, Violet Systems. Lee carries with him a bitter hatred of both Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima, and when he first meets Lars Alexandersson — a man who stands in opposition of the Mishima Zaibatsu — he intends to use him as a pawn for his own revenge.

Leo screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Leo screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Leo

Leo is a Bajiquan user born to Niklas Kliesen, a world-renowned archaeologist, and Emma Kliesen, an authority in genetic research. With a father versed in martial arts and an inquisitively minded mother, Leo uses these inherited skills to set off on a hunt for the truth behind the mysterious circumstances of Emma Kliesen's death one year prior.

Leroy screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Leroy screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Leroy Smith

Leroy Smith is extolled as a hero for freeing New York from the clutches of gangs. When he finds out that the Mishima Zaibatsu was the ringleader behind the war that tore the city apart half a century ago, he decides to participate in The King of Iron Fist Tournament with the sole purpose of taking them down.

Lili screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Lili screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Lili

Daughter of a wealthy oil magnate from Monaco who, despite her pampered upbringing, loves to fight. Keeping it a secret from her peace-loving father, Lili uses the family private jet to fly around the globe in search of worthy opponents to hone her skills. All of it to defeat her eternal rival, Asuka Kazama, who has beaten her twice in The King of Iron Fist Tournament.

Nina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Nina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Nina Williams

Nina Williams is a master of the lethal arts and a professional killer known by the alias of "Silent Assassin." She was employed by the Mishima Zaibatsu and acted as commander of the special forces unit, "Tekken Force."

Paul screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Paul screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Paul Phoenix

Paul Phoenix is a hot-blooded martial artist aiming to be the greatest fighter in the universe. He entered the seventh The King of Iron Fist Tournament with his eyes on the exorbitant prize money, more assured than ever that this time he would claim victory.

Panda screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Panda screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Panda

Panda doubles as both Ling Xiaoyu's pet and bodyguard. A short while after Jin Kazama, whom Xiaoyu has feelings for, goes missing, she sets off on a journey to find him, leaving her home only to never return again. Determined to uphold her duty of protecting Xiaoyu, Panda tracks her all the way to the Mishima Zaibatsu building.

Raven screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Raven screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Raven

Codename: Raven. An agent and ninjutsu master, he is tasked with special ops missions for the UN's independent forces. Raven has engaged in missions all over the world, utilizing his ninjutsu to put a stop to conflicts before they even begin. However, the brutal power struggle between the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corp threatens to bring the entire globe to its knees, and Raven only sees more chaos on the horizon.

Reina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Reina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Reina

Meet Reina, the mysterious fighter who uses lightning-quick moves to overwhelm anyone who dares face her.

Shaheen screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Shaheen screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Shaheen

Shaheen works for a private military firm and is investigating the mysterious death of his best friend. Utilizing his "peaceful" negotiation skills, he learns from an executive of the Middle East G Corp branch that the mastermind is none other than Kazuya Mishima.

Steve screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Steve screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Steve Fox

Steve Fox is a middleweight boxing world champion whose ingenious technique and pace control in the ring have charmed countless audiences. Raised in a facility owned by the Mishima Zaibatsu, Steve went on a search for his real parents the moment he learned he was just a test subject.

Victor screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Victor screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Victor Chevalier

Enter Victor Chevalier, the living legend who founded the UN's independent forces. Descended from a lineage of distinguished knights, Victor has dreamed of rescuing those in need ever since he was a boy. Following in the footsteps of his father, a high-ranking naval officer, Victor enlists in the French Navy.

Xiaoyu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Xiaoyu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Ling Xiaoyu

Ling Xiaoyu is a Chinese martial arts master who has feelings for Jin Kazama. She infiltrates the Mishima Zaibatsu building in search of clues to find a missing Jin and to obtain data that would prove helpful in her search.

Yoshimitsu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Yoshimitsu screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Yoshimitsu

Yoshimitsu is an inheritor of the Manji Ninjutsu and current head of the Manji Clan, a group of chivalrous thieves active since the Sengoku period. Six months ago, Yoshimitsu accepted a request from an investor of the refugee relief project. The task was to find archives that contained information on the past doings of the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Zafina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
Zafina screenshot (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

Zafina

Zafina is a warrior born into a family of exorcists whose lineage dates back to the time of ancient dynasties. In her day-to-day life, however, she uses her exceptional spiritual abilities to earn a living as an astrologist.

That's all of the Tekken 8 character bios. We will update this with more of them if the game reveals more main fighters.

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