Tekken 8 Kunimitsu Teaser Unveiled at EVO Japan 2026

Bandai Namco unveiled a teaser trailer for Kunimitsu, the next downloadable content character for Tekken 8, during EVO Japan 2026, confirming her arrival as the first fighter in the game's Season 3 lineup.

The character, a kunoichi known as the daughter of the original Kunimitsu from the series debut in 1994, will launch on May 27, 2026, for owners of the Season 3 Character Pass, with general availability on June 1, 2026. First announced in February at the Tekken World Tour Finals 2025, Kunimitsu brings a playstyle emphasizing speed, agility, ninjutsu techniques, and dual-blade combat. The trailer highlights her quick combos, counters, teleportation moves, midair strikes, and a Rage Art featuring phantom blades against opponents including Yoshimitsu, Lidia, Eddy Gordo, and Raven. Players at Combo Breaker 2026 can try her early at the Bandai Namco booth.

Kunimitsu's backstory ties into Tekken lore. Posing as a student at Mishima Polytechnical School, she uncovers data on Reina, leading to a tense alliance. Reina shares details on the Kuatatou, nine cursed blades sealed by the Mishima clan, in exchange for G Corporation intelligence. Kunimitsu retrieves the blades from a hidden...