Kuma

How Kuma joined the Tourney
Kuma, loyal pet of Heihachi. Kuma finally defeated Paul in the King of Iron Fist Tournament 4. However, his master Heihachi was dead. Kuma was alone without Heihachi. Then he realized the Mishima Zaibatsu was in trouble he knew what he must do "Grr! (I Must save the Zaibatsu!)" When Kuma reached headquarters he heard someone was taken controll and announced the Smash Bros. Tourney. Kuma vows revenge to save the Zaibatsu for his master and enters the Tourney.

Character Select Animation
Kuma runs like a bear to the camera then says "I love the smell of conflict!".

Megaton Claw (Neutral)
Kuma pushes his right palm out hard, then does an overhead slash.

Triple Hammer (Side)
Kuma does a crossed hammer attack downward, then up, then a final downward hammer strike, knocking his opponent down.

Honey Seeker (Up)
Kuma jumps upward doing 4 claw slashes.

Rock 'n Roll Circus (Down)
Kuma reaches to grab his opponent. If he connects, Kuma goes onto his back and juggles the helpless opponent with his legs before kicking him/her off in the opposite direction.

Fatal Wind (Hyper Smash)
Kuma roars to the heavens then runs forward ready to slash. If he reaches the target, he slashes then goes into his hunting stance while the opponent falls onto Kuma. Seeing this, Kuma farts to heavily it makes the opponent fall back and cough painfully. Kuma then says "This is too easy!"

Bear Circus (Final Smash)
Kuma slashes his claws past each other saying "Fear the devil!" then does a grizzly slash. If he connects, he makes the prey clutch his/her chest, then Kuma does the Headbutt before dancing on the opponent and doing a Rock 'n Roll Circus, but ends with first a kick to the face then the double kick. Kuma then says "That was fun!"

Victory Animations

 * 1) Kuma walks around with his arms open saying "I can keep this up until the day I die!".
 * 2) Kuma crouches then gestures his left paw saying "Why do you think they call me the devil?!".
 * 3) *Kuma crouches then gestures his left paw saying "Give the Devil Shimazu his due!". (Paul victories only)
 * 4) Kuma raises his arms saying "The bigger the risk," then swings his arms around together continuing "the bigger the win!"

On-Screen Appearance
Kuma breaks open a crate he was placed in then says "Meet the devil!".

Special Quotes

 * Welcome to your final resting place! (When fighting Paul)
 * One gamble after another. That's life! (When fighting Rocket Raccoon)

Trivia

 * Kuma is once again separate from Panda, like in Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
 * Kuma shares his Japanese voice actor with Falco, Ghost Rider, and Mr. Freeze.
 * The rival of Kuma is Rocket Raccoon.