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Kuma Is Looking For Love In The Latest Tekken 8 Trailer

That's a mighty big bear looking for love! Kuma is the latest character to get their own trailer ahead of Tekken 8's release.

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  • Bandai Namco unveils Kuma's love quest in the new Tekken 8 trailer.
  • Kuma II returns, adorned in his master Heihachi's Gi and belt.
  • The bear battles to keep Mishima Zaibatsu alive for Heihachi's return.
  • Kuma develops a secret weapon to combat G Corp's growing dominance.

Bandai Namco released their latest character trailer for Tekken 8 this morning, as the giant bear Kuma makes their appearance. The Master Of Salmon has returned to the series. Well, technically Kuma II has returned, as it has been since Tekken 3, after the first Kuma passed away between games (according to lore). But much like the Donkey Kong family, the bodyguard son has taken on the mantle ever since. Aside from the fact that it's cool we're getting the hulking bear back, it looks like their primary storyline is proposing marriage to Panda. That's it. Just a love story as he proposes marriage to Panda while wearing the Gi and belt of his fallen master, Heihachi Mishima. Enjoy the trailer below as the game is still set for release on January 26, 2024.

Kuma Is Looking For Love In The Latest Tekken 8 Trailer
Credit: Bandai Namco

Tekken 8 – Kuma

Kuma is Heihachi Mishima's pet and a member of the Mishima Zaibatsu's special forces, Tekken Force. He never misses the chance to volunteer in disaster relief efforts all across Southeast Asia. Locals are always reluctant to accept Kuma at first, fearing that he might attack them. But, with his playful nature and strong work ethic, Kuma gradually wins them over and becomes the town favorite. However, one fateful day, Heihachi left to settle the score with Kazuya Mishima, only to never be seen again. Kuma believes his master is still somewhere out there, but waits for his return to no avail. Meanwhile, G Corp is gaining the upper hand with their attacks against the Mishima Zaibatsu. Kuma bolts to the Mishima Zaibatsu building to provide backup. However, upon arriving, he realizes his chance to combat G Corp is long gone.

The Mishima Zaibatsu leadership had surrendered, unable to wait any longer for Kuma. If Kuma lets the Zaibatsu be dismantled, then his master will have nowhere to come back to. And as Heihachi's loyal pet, that is the one thing he can not abide by. "(I will continue fighting until Master Heihachi returns…even if it means I'm the last one standing!)" In the spirit of Heihachi, Kuma trains to perfect his Mishima-style techniques. He dons the outfit and belt his master once wore, then begins his lonely fight. Several months pass, and Kuma—who had rescued Mishima Heavy Industries' elite engineers from the clutches of G Corp—has begun development on a secret weapon that is sure to change the game.

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