Mishimas

Mishimas are a fictional Japanese martial arts clan featured prominently in the Tekken video game series. The name "Mishima" itself is a common Japanese surname. The Mishima clan is central to the overarching narrative of Tekken, driven by a bitter and violent feud between its patriarch, Heihachi Mishima, and his son, Kazuya Mishima. This conflict often escalates to involve other members of the family, most notably Jin Kazama, Kazuya's son and Heihachi's grandson.

The Mishima family's history is steeped in betrayal, ambition, and the pursuit of power, often through a mystical artifact known as the Devil Gene. This gene grants its bearers extraordinary abilities but also corrupts them, leading to a cycle of violence. Key members of the Mishima clan include Heihachi Mishima, the ruthless and cunning patriarch who founded the Mishima Zaibatsu, a powerful multinational corporation. His son, Kazuya Mishima, is driven by a desire for revenge against his father and inherited the Devil Gene. Jin Kazama, Kazuya's son, grapples with his own inherited Devil Gene and the legacy of his family, often torn between his human side and the demonic power within him. The internal struggles and external conflicts of the Mishima family are the primary catalysts for the King of Iron Fist Tournament, the recurring event around which the Tekken storyline revolves. Their complex relationships and intense rivalries define much of the series' lore.