Ling Xiaoyu
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| Xiaoyu | |
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 Xiaoyu in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 | |
| Full Name | Ling Xiaoyu |
| Fighting Style | Hakke Sho, Hika Ken, Ba Gua and various other Chinese martial arts |
| Nationality |  Chinese
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| Species | Human |
| Age | 16 (T3-TTT) 18 (T4-T5/T5:DR) 19 (T6/T6:BR-TTT2) |
| Occupation | Student |
| Family | Wang Jinrei (Grandfather) Panda (Pet) |
| Alignment | Good (T3-onwards) |
| Game Appearances | Tekken 3 Tekken 4 Tekken 5 Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Tekken 6 Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion Spin-off: Tekken Advance Tekken Tag Tournament Tekken 3D: Prime Edition Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Others: Tekken Card Challenge Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 Tekken Resolute Street Fighter X Tekken Project X Zone Tekken Card Tournament |
| Voice Actors | Japanese: Yumi Tôma (T3-TB, T3D:PE, SFXT) Maaya Sakamoto (T:BV, TTT2, PXZ) English: Carrie Keranen (T:BV) Carrie Savage (SFXT) |
Ling Xiaoyu (凌曉雨; Japanese pronounciation: リン・シャオユウRin Shiaoyu) is a fictional character who was introduced to the Tekken franchise in Tekken 3 as a 16 year old girl and has returned in every subsequent release. Xiaoyu's fighting style was brought on with some influence from her grandfather, Wang Jinrei. Her main goal throughout most of the series is to, through fighting in the tournaments, win so she can earn enough money to build her own amusement or theme park.
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History
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Tekken 3 Edit
Version 1
Xiaoyu is a 16 year-old who loves amusement parks. Entering the Tournament is her first step in having the perfect amusement park built in China.
Version 2
CUTE, SPIRITED, HAS PANDA... WILL TRAVEL. This young girl loves amusement and theme parks. Her dream is to build the perfect amusement park in China when she grows up.
Added by Artwork0She is both young and small in stature but Ling is a skilled martial arts expert. Many believe if she was more serious she could achieve real greatness. Having learned that the Mishima Estate is rich and powerful she seeks out Heihachi (president and CEO) to make her dream a reality.
While vacationing in Hong Kong with her family, Ling stowed away on a yacht bearing the name, Mishima Financial Empire. Heihachi was not on board but Mishima's men discovered her soon after the ship left port and Heihachi was informed immediately.
Upon his arrival, Heihachi found his men beaten and strewn around the ship as if it was hit by a hurricane. She threatened that she would go berserk again if he did not accept her challenge. Roaring with laughter, he promises to build the amusement park of her dreams if she wins the tournament.
Tekken 4 Edit
Xiaoyu was a junior at Mishima High School. She still lived, studied and trained as a ward of the Mishima Zaibatsu. But lacking any particular goals, Xiaoyu grew tired of her everyday routines.
Added by Artwork0However, one day, she received an anonymous e-mail that warned her of Heihachi’s evil intentions and the danger to her life. Xiaoyu replied to the e-mail, but she did not receive any further messages from the anonymous individual.
Xiaoyu's intuition told her that Jin Kazama, who had been missing since the last Tournament, could have sent the message. She believed the message and started to suspect Heihachi and the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Upon hearing the announcement of the next Tournament, Xiaoyu made the decision to enter — hoping to be reunited with Jin and to unveil the truth behind Heihachi and the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Tekken 5 Edit
Tekken 5 Manual Version
Xiaoyu cried when she heard Heihachi had been killed. In her sorrow, she wished she could go back in time.One day, Xiaoyu met a self-proclaimed genius who boasted he could invent a time machine if only he had the money. To fund the invention, Xiaoyu decided to enter the tournament.
Official Version:
Xiaoyu is a high school student who is on a personal mission to save the Mishima family. In the previous tournament, Ling was saved from the evil plans of Heihachi by Yoshimitsu, who taught her the history of the
Added by Artwork0When Ling heard of the death of Heihachi, a tear came to her eye. "If only I could turn back time..." Ling said with a hint of sadness and regret.
Later, Ling happens to meet a brilliant scientist who claims that he can make a time machine as long as he gets the funding for development.
Under the condition that she will be first to use the machine, Ling pulls out the wadded scrap of paper in her pocket... an invitation to the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
Tekken 6 Edit
Ling Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Heihachi had not truly died. However, as head of the Mishima Zaibatsu, Jin Kazama aims to take Heihachi’s life. Xiaoyu was going to try and stop Jin herself, but the Zaibatsu pushed towards militarization, making it difficult to approach Jin.
Added by Mark50The Mishima Zaibatsu’s declaration of war drew hostility from around the globe. When the King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 is announced, Ling Xiaoyu enters in the hope that she can save Jin’s soul from evil.
Ending: Xiaoyu meet Jin in a rooftop. Jin is about to sacrifice himself. "No Jin. You can't do this." Says Xiaoyu. When Jin is about to jump, she hugs Jin then says "I will stand by you. Please... You can't do this!". After having a conversation, Jin says, "Thanks Xiaoyu". That moment wasn't real. It's just a dream. She wonders if she hugged Jin but no. It's Panda.
RelatedEdit
Tekken: The Motion Picture Edit
Ling Xiaoyu was shown in the opening of Tekken: The Motion Picture.
Tekken Tag Tournament Edit
Ling Xiaoyu is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament, a non canonical Tekken game. She retains her moveset from Tekken 3 with a few more moves added. While not being a canonical to the series, it still represents a a refined version of Tekken 3. In this game, like Tekken 3, she continues to seek her dream of a world renowned amusement park and is still slightly concerned for her classmate, Jin Kazama. She has two different endings.
Ending: She admires a beautiful evening sunset at the beach. She rides Panda towards the beach.
Alternate Ending: Mishima Polytech lets out for the day. She catches up to Jin whom is in solitude and his school bag over his shoulder, has he continues and she is walking backwards having conversation with him briefly. She then continues on her way saluting Jin goodbye, but looks forward in a worried slightly worried state.
Tekken Tag Special Alliance Partners
Tekken: Blood Vengeance Edit
Ling Xiaoyu is the main character of Tekken Blood Vengeance. She was forced by Anna Williams to spy on Shin Kamiya and she be-friends Alisa. Xiaoyu and Alisa found out that Shin has the M-cell and they both along with Jin and Kazuya follow him to Kyoto Castle. After Heihachi kills Shin, Xiaoyu tries to stop the fighting but fails.
After Alisa is badly damaged, Xiaoyu cries and Jin, now enraged transforms into his devil form and eventually defeats Kazuya. While Heihachi fights Devil Jin, Alisa sacrifices herself to distract Heihachi and Jin defeats him. Jin, seeing Xiaoyu's pain, reverses Alisa from standby mode and Xiaoyu thanks him. He tells Xiaoyu that he would be waiting for the day where she grew strong enough to defeat him and Xiaoyu happily watches him leave. In the credits, Alisa, Panda and Xiaoyu decide to enter the Tekken Tournament together.
Street Fighter X Tekken Edit
Ling Xiaoyu is featured as a playable character in Street Fighter X Tekken. Her official tag partner is Jin Kazama, with both serving as the mid-boss team for the Street Fighter characters. Their rivals are M. Bison and Juri while their rivals in Arcade Mode are Chun-Li and Cammy.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Edit
Ling Xiaoyu is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament 2, a non-canonical Tekken game. She is also featured in the second trailer teaming up with Lili against King. She is also only one of 4 characters to be featured in the upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue. The others included are Alisa, Devil Jin and Devil.
Added by JinKazama177Ending Description: Xiaoyu, Alisa, Miharu and Panda are at an amusement park. Rain however, suddenly falls, forcing the girls to find shelter. After they've found it, Miharu brings up how they are becoming adults and will need to make difficult choices. She continues to wonder where they will be in 20 years. Xiaoyu jokingly says that wherever they will be, they will have wrinkles. Miharu thinks that in 20 years Xiaoyu may be married to "that certain someone". Although both girls know that Miharu is referring to Jin Kazama , Xiaoyu tries to feign ignorance. Just as this is said, the sun breaks through the clouds. Xiaoyu cheers while Alisa inquires on who Miharu thinks Xiaoyu will be married to. Xiaoyu tells Alisa to figure it out herself and runs off. The girls follow and jump in the air with Xiaoyu saying that no matter what happens, the future is what one makes it.
Tekken Tag II Special Alliance Partners
- Miharu Hirano
- Wang Jinrei
- Panda
- Alisa Bosconovitch
- Jin Kazama
- Heihachi Mishima
- Asuka Kazama
- Lili de Rochefort
- Sebastian
- Lei Wulong
- Kuma
- Roger Jr.
- Alex
Project X ZoneEdit
Xiaoyu is featured as a playable character in the tactical role-playing game Project X Zone, with Jin Kazama as her partner.
Character RelationshipsEdit
- Panda - Her best friend and bodyguard. In Tekken Tag Tournament and Tekken Tag Tournament 2, they feature tag team ups to show their alliances with another.
- Wang Jinrei - Grandfather and teacher.
- Miharu Hirano - One of her best friends at Mishima High School and mutual friends with Jin Kazama as classmates.
- Jin Kazama - Long-time friend, crush and former schoolmate. He is also her partner in Street Fighter X Tekken and Project X Zone. In Tekken Tag Tournament and Tekken Tag Tournament 2, they feature tag team ups to show their alliances with another.
- Lili de Rochefort - Interrupted her battle with Asuka Kazama in Tekken 6 and later fellow classmate in the non-canonical Tekken the Pachislot 2nd. Seemingly Ling and Lili are keen in acquaintance being the most acrobatic and limber characters. They feature tag team ups in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 to show their alliance with each other.
- Asuka Kazama - Interrupted her battle with Lili in Tekken 6 and later fellow classmate in the non-canonical Tekken the Pachislot 2nd. Their aquaintance has friction possibly due to differences of their intentions for Jin Kazama, initially thinking of her as a "love rival". Her first opponent in the Arena mode.
- Heihachi Mishima - Her tutor after she attacked and knocked out the entire security personnel of a Mishima Zaibatsu boat. In recognition to her extraordinary power and courage (and also amused by her attitudes), Heihachi took her to Japan, where she started studying in the Mishima High School. He even trained a security guard (Panda) to protect her in the King of Iron First Tournament 3. Ling also warned Jin about Heihachi's evil intentions via an anonymous e-mail she received in Tekken 4 and warned him about Heihachi's interlude with him in Tekken 5 and grandpa on Tekken 6. In Tekken Tag Tournament and Tekken Tag Tournament 2, they feature tag team ups to show their alliances with another.
- Yoshimitsu - She was saved by him from Heihachi's evil plans in Tekken 4.
- Alisa Bosconovitch - Her best friend in Tekken: Blood Vengeance, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Project X Zone. In Tekken Tag Tournament 2, they feature tag team ups to show their alliances with another.
- Anna Williams - Her employer then enemy in Tekken: Blood Vengeance and rival in Tekken Card Challenge.
- Lee Chaolan - Her school teacher in a high school she was forced to transfer to in Kyoto and friend in Tekken: Blood Vengeance.
- Shin Kamiya - She was sent to track him down in Tekken: Blood Vengeance.
- Hwoarang - Possible acquaintance.
- Ganryu - Her PE teacher at her high school in Tekken: Blood Vengeance.
- Jinpachi Mishima - She entered the fifth King of Iron Fist Tournament for his "prize money".
- Eddy Gordo - Her rival in Tekken Card Challenge.
- Lei Wulong - Her rival in Tekken Card Challenge and acqaiuntance in Blood Vengeance.
- Kuma - One of her bosses in Tekken 3's Tekken Force mode due to Xiaoyu's disapproval of Kuma's love for her pet Panda.
- Crow - Her rival in Tekken Card Challenge.
- Jun Kazama - Has the similar role as her in Tekken 6, except with Jin Kazama. They share the same Chinese birth year of the Snake making them both tenacious. They are tenacious about stopping Jin's cursed blood.
- Kazuya Mishima/Devil - Her employer in Tekken: Blood Vengeance (non-canon). In the games, he is her enemy because he tries to kill her friend and crush, Jin.
Trivia Edit
General
- Xiaoyu is considered cute and childish among the other female characters in the series.
- Xiaoyu's name is written in Chinese as 凌 暁雨 (Ling Xiaoyu), using the Chinese characters for "surpass", "dawn", and "rain", respectively.
- Xiaoyu is the shortest human female character in the Tekken series.
- Xiaoyu was the first youngest fighter in the series to enter the tournament, being 16.
- However when Lili was introduced in Tekken 5 she was also 16.
- Despite being Chinese, Xiaoyu speaks only in Japanese, even to her grandfather, Wang Jinrei, in an interlude in Tekken 5, hinting that she considers herself more Japanese than Chinese due to her time spent in Japan.
- "Ling" is actually her family name; "Xiaoyu" is her given name. This is witnessed in the English dub of Tekken: Blood Vengeance, where Ganryu pronounced her name as "Xiaoyu Ling" also in Chinese culture the family name is given first and the given name is given second.
- She was born and was raised in China, and is a student of the Mishima High School in Japan. She is also a classmate of Jin Kazama and Miharu Hirano.
- She is actually a foreign exchange student despite speaking Japanese.
- Like Jin Kazama in Tekken 3, despite being 19 in Tekken 6 she is still portrayed as a high school student when by this age she should have finished high school however it is possible that she retook a year although this wasn't addressed.
- Xiaoyu's Tekken 3 and Tekken 5 endings are the only ones that use a mix of animation and CGI.
- Ling Xiaoyu is an unlockable character in Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 along with Raphael Sorel and Cassandra Alexandra from The Soul series.
- There is a magazine with Xiaoyu on the cover in the prison from Death by Degrees. She also appears on the cover of various posters and a mousepad in the game.
- A Maxim model named Krystle starred as Ling Xiaoyu in the Tekken Maxim Photoshoot for the Maxim magazine.
- Ling Xiaoyu was one of five characters nominated in G4's 2005 "Video Game Vixens" awards show under the category of "Baddest Good Girl", but lost to Final Fantasy X's Rikku.
- Xiaoyu's English voice actor in Street Fighter X Tekken, Carrie Savage, voices Satsuki Yumizuka in the Tsukihime anime. Also, both Satsuki and Xiaoyu's hairstyles are twin tails.
- Xiaoyu share similarities with Lei Fang from the Dead or Alive series; both are Chinese students with cheerful personalities and shared the same Japanese voice actress, Yumi Tôma. Lei Fang's hair style in her Dead or Alive 3 ending looks similar to Xiaoyu's.
- Xiaoyu's Tekken 3 ending is shown in Roger Jr.'s Tekken 5 ending.
- Alisa and Xiaoyu are featured on the Su-34 "Alisa & Xiaoyu", a downloadable aircraft skin/variant in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, drawn by illustrator and character designer Shunya Yamashita.
- Xiaoyu's costume is included in the downloadable Tekken Costumes Pack in SoulCalibur V.
- Chiaki Kuriyama was rumored to portray Xiaoyu in the 2010 live-action film adaption of Tekken until the actress discomfirmed the rumors in a interview with Brian Ashcroft from Kotaku.[1]
- Xiaoyu's Shooting Star was used in the fan-made series Dead Fantasy by Final Fantasy character Rikku in the second episode.
- Ling Xiaoyu's bosses in the Tekken Force side game are (in order of appearance) Lei Wulong, Kuma, Jin Kazama, and Heihachi Mishima.
- Xiaoyu's school uniform can be used after playing as her 50 times. It is selected by pressing the triangle or start button. This also works with Jin Kazama.
- Xiaoyu's #1 win animation is disabled if she is in her school uniform. Her #1 animation is replaced with her #3 animation in-game.
- Xiaoyu's Stage 7 sub-boss is Heihachi Mishima.
- Xiaoyu's Stage 7 sub-boss is Wang Jinrei if she is partnered with Heihachi.
- Xiaoyu's rivals are Anna Williams, Lei Wulong and Eddy Gordo.
- After beating story mode with Xiaoyu, her alternate costume becomes available by pressing triangle.
- This is the first game where Xiaoyu fights with a dress.
Tekken 5 & T5: Dark Resurrection
- Ling Xiaoyu's sub-boss is Jin Kazama.
- Xiaoyu can be customised to look vaguely like Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series.
- Xiaoyu's school uniform can be chosen by pressing either the "L1" button or the "R1" button. Also, while wearing this costume, pressing and holding the "Square" and "Triangle" buttons at the same time after winning a fight will allow you to see her secret win animation (she places her hands on her hips and says, "I'm pretty strong, you know!"). In Dark Resurrection, this win animation can also be randomly shown.
Tekken 6 & Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion
- Ling Xiaoyu's "Item Move" feature in Tekken 6 is mounting her opponent's shoulders and clawing at their face while wearing a pair of neko gloves, and she strikes a pose afterwards. The command for this move is "b+2+3".
- In the new console / NOVO trailer for Bloodline Rebellion, Xiaoyu is shown standing in a subway train while holding a mobile phone. Here, she's wearing her school uniform.
- In the Tekken 6 "Power is Everything" trailer, she is also shown in the subway train holding a mobile phone. It is similar to Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion NOVO trailer mentioned above.
- In the Scenario Campaign mode, Xiaoyu is a boss at the Mishima Polytechnic stage.
- She is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto (Japanese) and Carrie Keranen (English).
- This is the first time Xiaoyu speaks English, but since a Chinese dub is possible, Ling Xiaoyu can also speak Chinese.
- This is Ling Xiaoyu's most mature depiction yet.
- Ling Xiaoyu appeared in this movie as one of the two main protagonists.
- She appears to consider Alisa as her best friend, and does not want to fight her.
- Xiaoyu's English voice is changed to Carrie Savage for this game.
- Xiaoyu, along with Jin, are the mid-boss characters for the Street Fighter characters.
- While she is still portrayed as the childish, cute and energetic character as she usually is, she is much more concerned about Jin's well being insisting on fighting along side him.
- In the mid-boss cutscene against Jin and Xiaoyu, she displays a much darker side to her obsession over Jin declaring that "Jin belongs to me!" while going into her pandora state. However this is only if she speaks English, in Japanese she says that Pandora belongs to both her and Jin, although the subtitles will still remain the same.
- Jin and Xiaoyu's rivals are Chun-Li and Cammy.
- Xiaoyu's name is mispelled twice in her prologue as "Xiayou" and "Xiaoyou".
- She has a special tag throw with Jin, Wang, Heihachi, Panda, Sebastian and the four other school girls (Alisa, Asuka, Lili, and Miharu).
- This is the first game where she is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto.[2]
- Xiaoyu is portrayed by Claudia Alan in the "Girl Power" trailer and Xuan Thanh Nguyen in the live-action short film.
