Kazuya Mishima

Kazuya Mishima is a central character in the Tekken series. He first appeared as the protagonist in the original Tekken game, but gradually transitioned into a main antagonist role from Tekken 2 onwards. Kazuya is the son of Heihachi Mishima, the CEO of the Mishima Zaibatsu, and the father of Jin Kazama. He harbors a deep-seated hatred for his father and has repeatedly tried to overthrow his reign. Kazuya possesses a special power called the "Devil Gene," which allows him to transform into "Devil Kazuya," granting him superhuman strength and abilities. In Tekken 8, the conflict between Kazuya and his son, Jin Kazama, is central to the storyline. Kazuya's personality is typically cold and ruthless, willing to do anything to gain power, making him one of the most iconic villains in the Tekken series. Tekken 8 continues to portray his intense struggle with his family and the further development of his devil powers.