Tekken Analysis - Heihachi Mishima and the Japanese Father Archetype

Discover the story of Heihachi Mishima from Tekken, a character that mirrors the complexities of the Japanese father archetype. Dive deep into his journey, from ruthless martial artist to conflicted patriarch, and explore the cultural parallels that make him a compelling figure in gaming history. Join us as we delve into the legacy of Heihachi Mishima and unravel the fascinating connections to Japanese cultural norms and family dynamics.

[@vikingfromnorth45]

Reina being heihachi’s daughter looks up to him and adores him to continue his legacy

[@dragonpunchtv]

I believe there's plenty of room to expand upon Reina's story. There are still many questions about her origins and how she knows Mishima style, but she seems to share all his beliefs. I would like future games/expansions to delve deep into the character.

[@vikingfromnorth45]

@@dragonpunchtv I mean yeah story dlc is coming and tekken 9 and 1 onward will have her as a major focus

[@mridulpj]

This is a really good video. I didn't even realise it was from a small channel. Hope this gets the views it deserves.

[@dragonpunchtv]

Thanks so much! That's one of the best compliments I've received on this channel.

[@alexandermoultrie5595]

Yeah, Heihachi is a bad son, bad father and a terrible grandfather rolled in one. Not only did he imprisoned his father in the dojo, tossed his own flesh and blood (Kazuya) off a cliff but also shot his own grandson in the head.

[@alexandermoultrie5595]

Heihachi is also heartless too.

[@vikingfromnorth45]

@@alexandermoultrie5595 yeah now we got reina taking over from heihachi and kazuya

[@alexandermoultrie5595]

@@vikingfromnorth45 To take over the Mishima Zaibatsu and continue Heihachi’s legacy of world domination.

[@alexandermoultrie5595]

@@vikingfromnorth45 Even if Reina does reclaim the Zaibatsu back, it’s gonna be very difficult for her to repair the Mishima Zaibatsu and its stained reputation, even though she unlocked her devil powers. She couldn’t afford to do anything rash that might put herself in the crosshairs of either Yggdrasil, UN or even the Kazama clan.

[@vikingfromnorth45]

@@alexandermoultrie5595 you got that from tvtropes didn’t you?

[@izrael3301]

Great vid

[@american_chungus]

Very well made video. I look forward to more content homie

[@dragonpunchtv]

Thanks! I'll have more out soon.

[@definiteg4909]

No Heihachi threw Kazuya off a cliff because he wanted to eradicate the Devil gene

[@dragonpunchtv]

That's true. Initially, the reason why he was thrown off the cliff was to prove that he was worthy of being a Mishima. When they introduced Kazumi in 7, that's when they explained the backstory of the Devil Gene. I just brought up one of the reasons to give the first game some context.

[@Michafrar]

@@dragonpunchtvgood video! I like to believe his personal feeling was to eradicate the devil gene and to toughen him up, but as a public figure he would say it's only to make him stronger and hide any evidence of the devil

[@dragonpunchtv]

@@Michafrar Thanks! I completely agree with you. If the public knew initially that Heihachi's heir was a power-hungry tyrant with a demon inside him, it would raise a lot of questions. This goes hand in hand with my point about Japanese sons carrying on the family name and making their fathers look good. Cross Kazuya's hatred for his father with the stigma of having the devil gene, you have a man who's free from feeling any guilt or remorse about his actions. He could only take so much of Heihachi's abuse before he threw away any regard for his family's name.

[@alexandermoultrie5595]

@@dragonpunchtvHeihachi’s abuse towards Kazuya and Jin has absolutely very negative consequences as a result.

[@orhblin]

Dammit, that last warning came too late, I've already thrown my father off a cliff!!!

[@dragonpunchtv]

Oh no! I hope I won't be held responsible!