Relationship | Jin: Unveiling the Darkness Within

In the final episode of this 4-part series, we explore an important relationship in Jin's life - his relationship with himself. Or more specifically, with Devil Jin. We look at how the devil gene takes on a different form in all of its hosts, and what will need to happen to Devil Jin at the end of this epic saga. If you like Jin, Devil Jin, or just speculating on the future of Tekken, this is the episode for you!

In the third part of the Jin Kazama series, we explore the complexity of his Mishima / Kazama moveset. We also take a look at the philosophical nature of his Jin / Devil Jin characters. And finally, we select his most iconic move. If you don't just want to play a character, but really establish a connection with that character, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Jin Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama. “Jin Kazama/Tekken 7 Movelist.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama/Tekken_7_Movelist. Accessed 1 Aug. 2023. That Blasted Salami. “Tekken 7 to Tekken 8 Changes - Jin Kazama.” YouTube, YouTube, 27 July 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=olxHhOXpYQw.

This is the 2nd installment of the Jin Kazama Series, his Story episode. This is where we take a gap that exists in Tekken Lore and fill it in with a bit of fan fiction. And today, we try to tackle the subject of Azazel and how it took over Jin's brain. When did it start? How did it affect him? If you're a Jin fan or if you ever were curious why he went CRAZY in Tekken 6, this is the podcast for you. ------------ Resources: “Zafina | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Zafina. “Jin Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama. “Azazel | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Azazel.

It’s time to kick off the most anticipated series of Tekken LoreFi: the Jin Kazama series. And what better way than to do a deep dive on his character analysis? This is no easy task, because by the end of this episode you’ll be wondering if Jin has split personality disorder. How do you go from being the hero to the villain so quickly? If you want the answer to that, you’re just going to need to listen to the podcast, so click play! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Jin Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama. veronicaevaluna. “Jin Kazama.” Personality Database, 29 Sept. 2022, www.personality-database.com/profile/3981/jin-kazama-tekken-mbti-personality-type. “Advocate Personality.” 16Personalities, https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality. “Logistician Personality.” 16Personalities, https://www.16personalities.com/istj-personality.

In the final part of the Jun series, we jump headfirst into an age-old controversy: is Jun Kazama Unknown? Whether this is Jun's internal relationship or not, we look at the clues given to us by wolves, tattoos, and Ogre. If you want to explore the intricacies of the Tekken Universe and the tangled web of relationships that exist, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Jun Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Kazama. “Unknown | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Unknown. “Ogre | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Ogre. “Japanese Wolf.” Wikipedia, 7 July 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_wolf.

In the third part of the Jun Kazama series, we explore her legendary Kazama moveset. This isn't about giving you a fighting guide, more about unlocking the philosophy of her fighting style. And while we're at it, we tell you her iconic move. If you want to not just play a character, but really establish a connection with that character, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Jun Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Kazama. “Jin Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama. “Jun Kazama/Tekken 8 Movelist.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Kazama/Tekken_8_Movelist. Accessed 1 Aug. 2023. “Tekken: Bloodline.” Season 1, episode 1, Netflix, 2022.

In the second part of the Jun Kazama series, we explore what could have been the events that led to her and Kazuya's secret romance in Tekken 2. This is her Story episode, and as such we try to fill in some of the gaps left to us from the game developers. If you are into a bit of fan fiction that places Jun Kazama back at the center of the Tekken Universe, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Kazuya Mishima | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Kazuya_Mishima. “Jun Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Kazama. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. “Yakushima.” UNESCO World Heritage Centre, whc.unesco.org/en/list/662/. Accessed 24 July 2023. “The Most Popular Yes! Yakushima Tour Is the Shiratani Unsuikyo Tour.” YES! Yakushima, 24 May 2023, yesyakushima.com/shiratani-unsuikyo-tour/. “Black Wood Pigeon.” Wikipedia, 13 July 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_wood_pigeon. Highway, maina. “[TAS] Tekken 2 - Jun Kazama.” YouTube, 4 Feb. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2IqW89yAJ8&ab_channel=mainaHighway.

In the first part of the Jun Kazama series, we go an an in-depth character exploration. In this episode, I'll share with you the some of the overarching character development details at the heart of Tekken, and how Jun is such a pivotal figure in all of it. From the lie she believed, to her MBTI, we go through it all. If you want to explore the intricacies of the Tekken Universe and get to know the intricacies of each character, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: Kazuya Mishima | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Kazuya_Mishima. “Jun Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Kazama. “Jin Kazama | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Jin_Kazama. “Ogre | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Ogre.

In the final part of the Kazuya series, we break down an important relationship of Kazuya Mishima. In this episode, I'll share with you the truth behind Kazuya's and Lee's doomed relationship, the origin of their rivalry, and whether or not either of them is to blame. If you want to explore the intricacies of the Tekken Universe and the tangled web of relationships that exist, this is the episode for you! So check it out! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Kazuya Mishima | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Kazuya_Mishima. “Lee Chaolan | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Lee_Chaolan.

In the Part 3 of the Kazuya series, we break down the moveset of Kazuya Mishima. In this episode, I'll share with you Kazuya's most iconic move, his fighting philosophy, and whether or not he is a viable character to pick up as a main. If you want to go beyond just your basic breakdown of frames and combos and really understand how his moveset aligns with him as a character, this is the episode for you! So check out the episode! ----- And here are some of the resources that helped me put the episode together: “Kazuya Mishima | Tekken Wiki | Fandom.” Tekken Wiki, tekken.fandom.com/wiki/Kazuya_Mishima. Bandai Namco Esports. “Tekken World Tour 2023: Punishment 2.” YouTube, 6 May 2023, www.youtube.com/live/raghKOareLM?feature=share&t=37851. “Kazuya Guides: Tekken 7.” DashFight, dashfight.com/tekken7/characters/kazuya-87/guides. Accessed 3 July 2023. monarks. “Most Encountered/Most Used Tekken 7 Characters-POLL RESULTS” Reddit, 9 Sept. 2022, www.reddit.com/r/Tekken/comments/x9t61h/most_encounteredmost_used_tekken_7_characters/. Kogoeshin. “New Player, Whats the Difference between the Mishimas?” Reddit, 8 June 2018, www.reddit.com/r/Tekken/comments/8phl82/new_player_whats_the_difference_between_the/. MrCopyrightViolator. “Tekken 1 - Tutorial - Unlocking Devil Kazuya デビルカズヤ.” YouTube, 10 June 2010, https://youtu.be/iWl51BtsPmE.