Tekken Anime Lore Series | Yoshimitsu | King of Iron Fist Tournament 1

[@Yaboisonndocalrizian]

I’ve watched all of these videos for tekken now. I absolutely love your formatting, the use of proper tekken soundtracks, and the art you are using. I’ve been playing tekken for more than 25 years and you definitely do its rich lore justice. Please continue. Can’t wait to see kazuya’s lore.

[@TheLoresmith]

I have a feeling kazuya’s is going to have be pretty lengthy, guy has so much lore to cover with his family, even for just his origin and the first game 😅 but it’s gonna be fun to cover, there’s are some gaps to fill, like his relationship with lee growing up for example and his youth, we’ll see how it turns out.

[@songoku9348]

They should give Yoshimitsu his own Ninja Gaiden style spinoff series.

[@shvy100]

he's technically a samurai raven tho... that's your ninja

[@jakdurok561]

That would be crazy ✅

[@TheRealGT7]

@@shvy100 the Manji clan is a Ninja clan

[@brandonmuse5532]

AGREED

[@kangruckus5939]

I would play it

[@oskaroleksy1108]

More stories about next Tekken characters! 🔥🔥🔥

[@lydiamcgowan2125]

Yeah and we must hear some stories about Tekken 2 characters very soon including Jun Kazama, Lei Wulong, Bruce Irvin, Wang Jinrei, Devil, Angel, Kunimitsu and Armor King!

[@rickyperez1239]

@@lydiamcgowan2125Marshall Law

[@wesleys3890]

Yeah we want more story Tekken characters

[@tmonster737b6]

Who the next

[@wesleys3890]

@@tmonster737b6 Jun

[@sethandrews401]

Thank you for bringing back the tekken 4 Story mode vibe. Absolutely love it

[@TheLoresmith]

I loved the T4 vibe, it was so unique and awesome!

[@locjake7230]

God I love you used the TEKKEN 4 song, fetus. This is how TEKKEN 8 should have took still a serious approach… I’m hopeful one day, will enjoy these because I was wondering more deeper for some characters I don’t usually use

[@TheLoresmith]

yeah fetus is like the perfect intro song to introduce a character. 😄

[@otdreamer193-j6m]

TEKKEN's Lore is deeper than many people think...Even downright to the point of TEKKEN 1 is said to take place 50 years after WW2 which with a bit of math tells you what year(s) T3-8 take place in.

[@otdreamer193-j6m]

​@@TheLoresmithFetus really made you feel like somebody was in trouble or had something to prove. T5 Neonatal was Nice too but less dark and gritty whereas fetus literally showed the entire cast having something on the line.

[@EternalSilverDragon]

It's a shame that Namco never did anything quite like this. These videos are excellent! I've just binged them and subscribed. I'm looking forward to a Kunimitsu video if you choose to make one. There are a lot of questions around her origin, including an idea that she is (or was) possessed by a kitsune. If you ever make a video that references her T2 ending, it's commonly believed that she is testing out Yoshimitsu (the sword) on a large stone that she randomly finds in a forest, but that stone is actually meant to be an unmarked gravestone for a grave that is hidden right there in the forest. The idea is that the sword is said to possess the ability to cleave a person's soul in two, and so by using the sword to cut through the gravestone, she is destroying the deceased person's soul. I have no idea who that person was or why Kunimitsu would want to do that to them after they're already dead, but somebody went to a bit of trouble to hide the grave, presumably to prevent this exact outcome. It would be really cool to see this play out in some way in one of your videos.

[@BlazerK1914]

I never knew the past of Yoshimitsu until you grant him one. Thanks for fleshing him out😁

[@TheLoresmith]

Not much is known about the manji clan in modern times, tekken rarely touched on them, hope this interpretation fills in a few gaps! 🙏

[@nicklaschristensen4696]

@@TheLoresmith tekken anime lore series kunimitsu l king of lron fist tournament 2 soon

[@derekhakeem8]

Wait, what game was he in first, soul calibur or tekken?

[@hetoverseo3887]

@@derekhakeem8 Real time it was in Tekken. In game time Soul Calibur.

[@SpiritofHaniaTV]

This AI snapped with the art bro. Nice story too, you out this together well. Takes away so of the mystery and actually have him some personality and not just an enigma. Good on ya

[@brandonperkins176]

Yoshimitsu, a legend in the Tekken Universe, is an awesome and truly a marvel. I can play him in any Tekken game and mop the floor with my opponents. Love to see the background story of Tekken's Kazuya Mishima as well as the next episode of Metal Gear

[@TheLoresmith]

Yoshi is awesome 💪 Kazuya will come eventually, he's the winner of the tournament so he'll take the finale. New metal gear soon hopefully! 🙏

[@brandonperkins176]

@@TheLoresmith SSSSSS-SWEET! I am looking forward to them both. This channel is friggin awesome

[@nicklaschristensen4696]

@@TheLoresmith tekken anime lore series l ganryu l king of lron fist tournament 2 soon

[@dewforpolitics]

Now this is a good backstory for Yoshimitsu. Thank you for expanding his lore.

[@ahmadansari642]

That was a great Tekken 1 Yoshimitsu backstory.

[@DallingerM]

Such an underrated channel. Amazing work as always guys! Well done!

[@Flungz_99]

3:01 Homie got the Mortal Kombat Ninjas in his clan. 😂

[@Knightfall4]

Let's talk about your boy, Yoshimitsu. -TheFightersDen

[@arigattou]

Robert Belgrade as the narrator is perfect

[@PresentenseMedia]

Agreed

[@blackdog8245]

YESSSS!!! I requested this Tekken lore episode and am so glad you came through bro! Yoshimitsu had such a lack of coverage in the Tekken 8 story mode so am glad he getting spotlight from your web series!😎

[@TheLoresmith]

Thanks for watching bro 👊 I don't even think he was in the story mode at all except once in the tournament bit lol. Have you seen the new Tekken 8 dlc trailer though? looks like yoshi is going to be featured more in eddy's dlc story which is good.

[@blackdog8245]

@@TheLoresmith The one from a while ago? Definitely! Friggin love it. Can’t wait to get it.

[@TheLoresmith]

@@blackdog8245 no sorry I meant you’re right, yoshi isn’t in Tekken 8 story except for one fight. Which is crazy

[@blackdog8245]

​@@TheLoresmith We also ain’t heard from Wang Jinrei. Any plans to do a Tekken lore episode on the OG? We should have more insight on him and Jinpachi’s friendship and his relation to Xiaoyu imo. Plus there’s him knowing Feng Wei master. So it something worth exploring.

[@bradwirihana5100]

MORE TEKKEN STORIES 🔥🔥🔥💯💯 Beautiful content thank you so mich for the ones you have given us already

[@brandonmorris7211]

This is my new favorite thing to watch now. Please keep making these because they give me inspiration to write my own stuff.

[@TalkTopicscity29]

Awesome as always!!! Love the Tekken 4 touch 🔥🔥🔥 I could listen to this narrator all day long.

[@OmiDJamshidzad]

My favorite character since childhood.

[@zirconviper]

Hey, mine too. Was my OG favorite when I started out.

[@chukztaylar1699]

How old are you?

[@marcussheffield1873]

What I like about Yoshimitsu's side of story is that, it not about winning or losing it's about results within a mission or objective.

[@X420gaymerX]

Loving these tekken lore video. Looking forward to you doing more characters!

[@supay6537]

This is absolute gold!. Tekken ❤ 1994 to be a child again 🔥

[@frommarswithmalice9174]

Nothing short of outstanding! Also them J's on Kazuya are cool never noticed them.

[@ayske1]

Kunimitsu always seemed like a cool character but I never knew the deep stories of tekken. Loved the addition of the Forest bgm from tekken2!

[@Mitsu2040]

I love that you add the ending scenes!

[@jawanzya]

Dawg fr does not understand how excited I be whenever I see another Tekken lore updated

[@TheLoresmith]

nice glad you like!! thanks for watching bro 👊

[@Nick-wt1no]

This is so amazing, love this vid with all the BGMs playing ❤

[@TaraMiaka]

Great art and I ADORED it that you took Tekken 2‘s legendary theme!!!!

[@iradavis2654]

Excellent, very well done, I'm an og Tekken fan, this lore and previous ones stand out

[@dojojoe2861]

THANK YOU FOR FINALLY MAKING YOSHIMITSU!! Been requesting and patiently waiting again Thank you 🖤🙏💯

[@drkcrstl]

SO GOOD once again. thank you for this ! cant wait for more

[@FahadLamiHD4D]

That was amazing! (Thank you very much for using my TK3 Yoshimitsu Remix! :D) also... *LONG LIVE YOSHIMITSU!!!* 👹⚔🥷

[@TheLoresmith]

🙏 Thank you! Your music is awesome bro, I really love the remixes! 👊 👹⚔️🥷!

[@mr.voidout4739]

Watching this unfold: 10/10 Yoshi TTT theme drops: Beyond score I always had a head-canon that there was always A Yoshimitsu, not THE. Maybe his SC iteration isn't canon to Tekken, but otherwise it would make sense. So they guy before him, even with a different prefix'd name, used to be "The Yoshimitsu." Perhaps this tradition had been going on far before SC. And so the lineage of Yoshumitsu (the sword) wielders descended to the present (Tekken) day.

[@TheLoresmith]

Yeah thats how i see it too, there were many yoshis, i tried to make it so the story could work whether SC is canon or not, was a tough one deciding which way to take the story.

[@CouldntBeMe-y8t]

SC and tekken are same world. namco owns both IPs and one of the devs said soulcaliburs yoshimitsu is the ancestor to tekkens.

[@SONY95ish]

This one has got to be my favourite so far and for the most part makes sense lore wise, I can even say you fleshed Yoshi and Kuni even more than what Bamco, gave them such a dynamic narrative, I ever do wish Bamco for once did a Tekken anthology anime series with different perspectives from each character, something I thought of myself for the last 20 years 😅.

[@БакдаулетСайдилла]

Incredible story. Yoshimitsu is a great character

[@trentonhamilton645]

The lore is incredible, Keep it up!!!!!! 👍👍

[@rickyperez1239]

Thank you for putting Yoshitmitsu’s story. It was awesome

[@spidermac6885]

This Tekken story of Yoshimitsu and Kunimitsu Story is amazing even it's interesting that Yoshimitsu and his ninja clan infiltrating places and after 2 fights with Ganryu and Kazuya Mishima i give This story a 2 👍🏾👍🏾 I hope I get to hear more stories 😁 of Tekken

[@JoniTsunami88]

Im so glad to come across this channel, just subbed.

[@TheLoresmith]

Thanks for subbing brother appreciate it! 💪

[@scottjones845]

First you drop that 🔥ass metal gear series and now I see you're dripping Tekken characters on us?!? AND the videos are the same awesome quality as your MG?!?! Damn...my shifts will never be the same after this my dude. ❤️

[@Momme211]

I LOVE THIS OMFG YOU ARE AMAZING! PLEASE KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK AND DO THE SAME WITH THE OTHER CHARACTERS THAT ARE NEXT!!!

[@TheLoresmith]

Appreciate it! 👊

[@TMNTfever]

Damn, this one was great. I love the use of Yoshi's Tag1 theme.

[@space_time869]

Thanks for dropping!

[@PaulNat360]

these origin videos are amazing. and is that the narrator from Tekken 5 i hear?

[@Whienzarth]

Nice video! Just as good as the others. I noticed your going through the games canonically. Will be a while until we see Jin. lol

[@TheLoresmith]

Unfortunately yeah, those new gen guys will be a while, but personally I’m excited to get into characters like Jin, hwoarang and xiaoyu. Will get there eventually! 😅👊

[@michaelmaysonet3754]

Another fantastic video from you🎉

[@dannyblackaller3930]

8:04 Tekken Tag Tournament vibes when that music kicks in

[@TheVampireRamiel]

Good shit bro, keep em coming!

[@erniestrother3545]

Beautiful work.

[@delinquentlord581]

I really can't wait for you to do Kazuya

[@ahmadansari642]

Yeah, Kazuya Mishima has gathered his devilish strength to win the 1st King of Iron Fist Tournament in order to get revenge on his father Heihachi Mishima for killing Kazuya's mother Kazumi Mishima.

[@FlyingV3rd]

Not to mention, Kazuya had also competed in multiple previous martial arts tournaments all over the world, becoming an undefeated world Martial Arts champion as a result. However, the only scratch on his record was a draw against Paul Phoenix before the King of Iron Fist Tournament. 👊 🥋

[@ChurchBoa]

This is some of the Dopest fanmade Tekken material I’ve ever seen. Ai and all

[@shvy100]

after tekken tag 2, kunimitsu has been looking like a waifu

[@sigmalaflare]

Damn dude, this was so freaking amazing. Yoshi and Kuni is like my family in my mind. 😅 Got me interested into making similar content for my original characters. Definitely inspired!!

[@TheLoresmith]

That's awesome man, i'd love to see what you do if you decide to pursue your own content, yeah the modern Manji Clan weren't expanded on much in tekken, if at all, so had to create a few more clan members that would make sense in relation to yoshi

[@jamalsimmons619]

I like how marshall law may a cameo in Yoshimitsu Tekken 1 ending. But, I love the story lore of Yoshimitsu hero ninja story!😊😂❤🎉

[@JaceErlan]

Excellent expansion on his story. Finally something besides the Mishima's. Only little detail I noticed, is it doesn't mention how he lost his hand and had it replaced with a mechanical one by Dr. Bosconovich. Maybe Season 2 will mention it.

[@TheLoresmith]

He loses the hand between t1 and t2 I believe! Hmm I’ll have to look into it before doing yoshi’s Tekken 2 ep make sure I get everything correct 👍

[@JaceErlan]

@@TheLoresmith I looked it up. Says it happens after the first tournament while rescuing Dr. Boston bitch and his left arm was wounded bad, so with the help of Bosconovitch, his arm was replaced with a mechanical new one.

[@TheLoresmith]

@@JaceErlanyeah that’s right, so dr bosconovich gets taken by Mishima zaibatsu when kazuya is in charge, then yoshi rescues and loses arm before Tekken 2 tournament. Nice

[@JaceErlan]

@@TheLoresmith yep, that'll work

[@khaoz77]

These are so good. Keep these coming

[@TheOriginalSupreme]

Awesome job man! We're now at the half way point with the main 8 characters. I'm thinking JACK will be the next chapter, followed by Michelle, then Law, and ending with Kazuya. Regardless, your work is excellent!

[@TheLoresmith]

Thanks! Yeah either jack or Michelle next, I’ll throw a poll up, the people can decide 💪

[@Lrd_Jacobus]

Really enjoyed the video and nice work fiction Tho as a Yoshimitsu main/cosplayer i noticed few lore things missing. Just wanted to point few things. IT"S not a whine i assure You - No mention of SoulCalibur universe where characters named Yoshimitsu also exists and explains few things, such as Why Yoshimitsu blade is cursed since it's tainted with energy from Soul Edge - We learn in Soulcalibur that 'Yoshimitsu" is a title given to leader/wielder of cursed blade but also we have no information about what other name Tekken' Yoshimitsu had before taking the leader mantle. - Speaking of it, no mention of previous leader who most likely was also named Yoshimitsu, someone was probably using the cursed sword, I don't think they just left it storaged.

[@TheLoresmith]

Thank you 🙂I’m not sure the two series are set in the same universe, like for example Akuma in Tekken 7, does that mean SF and Tekken are set in the same universe? I did mention how the clan has been around for generations while not explicitly stating the soul calibur lore but at the same time trying to acknowledge it, a balance, like saying are they connected or aren’t they. Had to make the story make sense in both scenarios. Tough one😩 The sword being in limbo is more of a temporary period to find a suitable owner strong enough to wield. Old owner retires it, clan finds new owner which takes time, sometimes many years as they have to get it right after all it being in the wrong hands is bad. I called him yoshi from that start as the story is told in past tense, i maybe could have been more clear about him being given the title once he gets the sword. But yeah before he got the sword his ‘real’ name was something else, I’ll apologise for not specifically adding that detail in I can see how it could cause confusion! Same for kunimitsu, members are given names or titles after they join the clan which I think is a cool detail to add. I also didn’t want to take too many liberties and actually make up a name for the guy as people may not have liked what name I picked, yoshimitsu is a naturally mysterious character, I tried to keep that same aura in the story. Expanding on the clan and adding a couple side characters revealing the clan has a naming system is enough.

[@Lrd_Jacobus]

@@TheLoresmith - True no one really knows if SC and Tekken are REALLY connected xd and if they were only more questions would arrise, And no need to apologise because no one is offended. just pointing few things as a matter of peaceful discussion.

[@TheLoresmith]

@@Lrd_Jacobus of course, I appreciate the feedback, happy to discuss elements for clarification or some things I may have missed 👍

[@Gam3rofR0ck808]

​@@Lrd_Jacobus can only speak for myself in believing that both Soul Calibur and Tekken are in the same timeline/universe

[@pokeczarelf]

In the future uploads, I hope you do Yoshimitsu's rival Bryan Fury lore, about his life before he became Megalomaniac Cyborg who has lust for destruction.

[@ADmillionaire]

I didnt realize Gray Fox speak Japanese lol. In all seriousness this was a great video as always and also i would like to thank you for making Kazuya's voice younger its a great small detail

[@TheLoresmith]

You have a good ear wth how could you tell that! 😅

[@ADmillionaire]

@@TheLoresmith AS a Tekken Player I've notice certain things including voices and grunts. The voice you used sounds just like Kazuya in Tekken 1 and Tekken 2. I really applaud you for doing this showing how you are truly cared of the content you make

[@leobardoestrada848]

Yes you did it man I so happy you cover yoshimitsu origins 😊

[@thebrokenxbox9101]

I neeed to see one for Lee Chaolan/Violet

[@holyjebus]

At first i thought these were the videos from the game, these videos are so good

[@SonPiff]

These stories are to good.. I don’t want them to end.

[@kochayeo]

Yoshimitsu is one of my favorite characters! Great job on this series!!!

[@AZAZEL_TK]

Yoshi’s Tekken 2 yoshimitsu theme gives me chills.

[@bjernmizzi7605]

cool video man, interesting lore.

[@Ironcross6669]

He has a Face??? Kool 👍

[@jakesaysknee]

Love these! Please keep em coming!

[@lydiamcgowan2125]

Yeah more stories including Kazuya, Heihachi, Jack, Michelle, Law, Lee, Armour King and Ganyru. And very soon Tekken 2 stories about Jun, Baek, Angel, Devil and Lei and Tekken 3 Jin, Xiaoyu, Eddy, Julia, King II, Bryan and Hwoarang! Keep up the fantastic work!!! You're extremely interesting! 👍😍🥰

[@deejay2053]

This soundtrack is absolutely bumpin!!!!

[@dawapenjordorji]

Fascinating lore! Do you make all these stories yourself or get them from Tekken itself? I haven't gotten too deep into Tekken lore so I don't know haha

[@TheLoresmith]

The stories are based on the very brief character bios in the manuals and character prologues/intros/outros etc. I just expand on them and flesh them out. 👍

[@dawapenjordorji]

@@TheLoresmith Great to know! Looking forward to more vids in the future!

[@Harry-c3g8w]

Yoshimitsu is my favorite Tekken warrior, I love the story of yoshimitsu and how he was trained and raised much props to the animal people thank you for this treat much much thanks🙏

[@adamokon85]

At least now I understand the rivalry between Yoshimitsu and Kunimitsu. I always thought she wanted proof, that she would be the better leader of the Manji Clan. But sadly betrayal is betrayal. It´s hard to forgive, even by close ones. Also thanks to Bosconovitch I can say, the Majin Clan is a clan of modern Cyberpunk-Ninjas.

[@InfeXiouZProductions]

My favorite character. Did him hella justice my friend. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@TheLoresmith]

Thanks! 🙏 appreciate it. Tried to stay true to the character while filling in some blanks.

[@techandgamingworld426]

Your lore series of tekken is too nice.

[@Drthxplct]

Another Lore! Just finished watching Nina's and now this?! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@jdez095]

Imagine if there was a ghost of Tsushima type spinoff with Yoshimitsu as the main character.

[@ReneGade405]

Yoshi and bob are my favorite characters in Tekken in lore and gameplay and i think kunimistu as well thanks to this video i hope she returns

[@anacatarina1388]

This was always one of my favorite Tekken characters🥷🤩🔥

[@malikknox5040]

Why do I wanna cry? Yoshimitsu really is that dude. N how’d you do that yoshimitsu vs kuninitsu fight? I’m sure it’s involved lol that was dope though. Thank you. Your work makes a difference to my days!

[@erichampton7815]

I always thought it wasn’t fair this dude uses a sword 😆 he’s dope af though needs his own show or game

[@otdreamer193-j6m]

It's funny when people say that because if you thought it was unfair back in the day, They really upgraded his sword game in the later games 😂.

[@Yshaikush]

I'm usually aginst AI but this is really well made, And I just thirst for Yoshimitsu lore videos lol

[@sandro2355]

Voices of Announcer, Manji Clan members, Ganryu, Kazuya and Kunimitsu are AI?

[@justincrawford9947]

Who's next in Tekken Anime Lore Series??

[@TheLoresmith]

Michelle or jack 🤔

[@justincrawford9947]

@@TheLoresmith oh ok I'm still waiting on my boy Marshall Law story

[@TheLoresmith]

@@justincrawford9947 his episode is going to be a big one, he needs to be saved for second to last behind kazuya 😅

[@justincrawford9947]

@@TheLoresmith Mackenyu as Jin Kazama Jon Foo as Kazuya Mishima Zhang Ziyi as Jun Kazama Ken Watanabe as Heihachi Mishima Mike Moh as Marshall Law Henry Cavill as Paul Phoenix Katilin Doubleday as Nina Williams Megan Fox as Anna Williams Iko Uwais as Lei Wulong Kenny Leu as Baek Doo San Jaehyun as Hwoarang The Miz as King l Randy Orton as Armor King l Cody Rhodes as King ll Seth Rollins as Armor King ll Hafpor Julius Bjorsson as Craig Marduk Lakeith Lee Stanfield as Eddy Gordo Mareese Crump as Bruce Irvin Michael B Jordan as Raven Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Ling Xiaoyu Glen Powell as Bryan Fury Nathan Chen as Forest Law Simu Liu as Feng Wei Unknown as Yoshimitsu Unknown as Michelle Chang Unknown as Julia Chang Asa Butterfield as Steve Fox

[@YaunikNichols-kq1xy]

I say Michelle Chang

[@lamar5803]

The lore of Yoshimitsu is a God send!

[@dr.ogremitsu-77]

Can you do ancient ogre/true ogre next? This was awesome

[@XEL777]

Great interpretation of Yoshimitsu''s lore! Btw, do I understand correctly that in your take he was around since the time of feudal Japan? Perhaps due to the power of his blade?

[@TheLoresmith]

Yeah he’s old because of the blade, I thought that would be neat addition. Adds to his mysterious nature and strange way of speaking too

[@XEL777]

​@@TheLoresmith indeed, he actually speaks old Japanese. And this take fits well with his mistique.

[@zirconviper]

Kano: No honor among thieves? Yoshimitsu: (You steal only for yourself!) Kano: An' look where that brought me!!

[@mreclectic700]

Looking forward to different characters & tournaments 👍

[@MatloxkGame]

I can’t wait for Kazuya’s lore 🔥

[@watcherman222]

Robert Belgrade being the narrator for this takes me back to Tekken 5/DR, still my favorite among the Tekken games. After all these years, his voice hardly changed. He still sounds like SotN Alucard.

[@ROIBR]

What is the Anime you used in the Background?

[@Disslikeinator]

Played Tekken 1 like 200 years ago as a child on PS1 , can he still fly high and do the helicopter attack 😂 ? That's a very good job with this lore , respect 👏 !

[@mosescola4174]

That yoshimitsu tekken tag beat remix was dope.

[@annoafrika8657]

loving this series :D keep it going!

[@onotualiyuohindase155]

Great content 👍🏾

[@SithLordNefaar022]

Much as im loving these Tekken stories, I'm just waiting on that next Metal Gear episode 💯🐐👍🏿

[@TheLoresmith]

that will be the next project I am going to be working on! 💪

[@Caporai]

Never noticed until now, Kid Forest Law playing with the sticks indicated he was imitating Yoshimitsu, since Yoshi in his non-canon ending won the tournament.

[@edgarhernandez-dj8pj]

this is beauty, I hope to see more of this

[@anjahansen4059]

Please make stories with all the Tekken characters 🤩