| “ | Is there no end to this conflict? | „ |
| ~ Jun Kazama |
| “ | Kazuya... I promise I'll save you. | „ |
| ~ Jun to Kazuya in Tekken 8. |
Jun Kazama is a major character introduced in Tekken 2. She is the mother of Jin Kazama and the former love interest of Kazuya Mishima.
Story-wise, Jun only appears in flashbacks in the subsequent chapters (with a possible spirit-like appearance in Tekken 4), serving as the overarching protagonist of Jin's story. She returns as a playable character in Tekken 8 and also appears in the game's story.
Her Good Ranking[]
What Makes Her Close to Being Pure Good?[]
In General[]
- As an Animal Protection Officer for an environmental protection group, Jun actively works to safeguard wildlife.
- Jun's ability to connect with animals and nature, as depicted in the serene scenes where animals gather around her, shows her harmonious relationship with the environment and her efforts to protect it.
- Even in her absence in some events, Jun's principles and values continue to guide Jin, leading to a lasting impact of her good deeds and moral guidance on his character and actions.
- By preserving and practicing Kazama Traditional Martial Arts, Jun upholds her family's legacy and contributes to the cultural heritage and self-defense skills of her community.
Background[]
- From a young age, Jun displayed a unique ability to communicate with animals, showing a deep connection with nature.
- Dedicated her career to protecting wildlife as a surveillance officer for a conservation group.
- Raised her son, Jin, in the remote mountains of Yakushima.
Tekken 2[]
- Enters the King of Iron Fist Tournament with the aim of arresting Kazuya Mishima for smuggling protected animals.
- Jun tries to free Kazuya from the mystical forces that bind him, hoping to redeem him and free him from the bad influences that control him.
Tekken 3[]
- Taught and trained her son, Jin, in the Kazama self-defense fighting style. This not only provided Jin with valuable self-defense skills but also connected him to his family's martial arts heritage.
- Sensing the impending danger, Jun warned Jin about the great evil approaching and advised him to seek out his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima, if anything were to happen to her.
- During Ogre's attack, Jun screamed for Jin to run away for his safety.
Tekken 4[]
- Jun's vision appears to Jin at a critical moment when he was about to kill Heihachi, leading him to spare Heihachi's life. This act of mercy shows the powerful impact of her teachings and compassion on Jin's decisions.
- By influencing Jin to show mercy, Jun instills the value of compassion in him, preventing him from succumbing to a cycle of hatred and revenge.
- The appearance of Jun's vision clads in white, and the subsequent white feather left behind, symbolize peace and purity. This imagery reinforces the positive and peaceful values she embodies.
Tekken 8[]
- Upon realizing the deadly struggle between Kazuya and Jin, Jun sets off for Italy with the mission to reconcile them and save them both.
- In a vision, Jun appears to Devil Jin and reminds him of the Kazama Style's purpose to protect loved ones.
- Before Jin's final transformation, Jun provides him with motherly advice to use his power to save himself and Kazuya.
- Jun's appearance and guidance help Jin in his battle against True Devil Kazuya, leading Jin to defeat Kazuya and save countless lives.
What Prevents Her From Being Pure Good?[]
- While Jin is an unfair comparison because the latter got the devil powers, she still fails the AS to some characters like Steve, Lars, and King who all fought against Kazuya's forces and participated in saving countless lives despite all of them not having any powers or technology.
Trivia[]
- She is by far the only Tekken character to be Near Pure Good.
External Links[]
- Jun Kazama on the Heroes Wiki
- Jun Kazama on the Tekken Wiki