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Comparing Mortal Kombat 1’s Takeda To The MK10, MK11 Versions

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Highlights

  • Takeda Takahashi, a Kombat Kid from MKX, returns in MK1 with updated lore and a fresh design that fans are warming up to.
  • In MK1, Takeda’s backstory has been changed, making him Kenshi’s cousin from the Yakuza instead of his son.
  • Takeda’s moveset in MK1 mirrors his fast-paced style from MKX, emphasizing his dual bladed whips and explosive devices.



One of the more divisive decisions in recent Mortal Kombat history was adding the Kombat Kids to Mortal Kombat X‘s roster. A cast of four new characters each related to a member of the original MK line-up, the Kombat Kids were initially met with quite a bit of criticism upon their debut in 2015. It seems NetherRealm paid close attention to that initial backlash, as just two Kombat Kids returned for Mortal Kombat 11. But in the years that have followed MK11‘s release, public perception of these characters has begun to shift, and the news that Takeda Takahashi was joining Mortal Kombat 1‘s roster was actually met with some fanfare last year.


The son of Kenshi and the apprentice of Scorpion, Takeda Takahashi wields a pair of bladed whips and swords, all of which combine to make him one of the coolest Kombat Kids. After taking a nine-year hiatus, Takeda is ready to join the MK roster once more, with the fighter hitting Mortal Kombat 1 on July 23 for those with early access to the game’s Kombat Pack. But before fans suit up as Takeda once more, there are a few things they should know about this new version of the character.

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How Mortal Kombat 1’s Takeda Compares to His Past Iterations

How Takeda’s Mortal Kombat 1 Lore Compares to Past Versions

As mentioned up top, Mortal Kombat X‘s version of Takeda Takahashi is the son of the blind swordsman Kenshi. After his mother is killed by Red Dragon assassins, Takeda is taken to the Shirai Ryu by Kenshi, where he’s left in the care of Scorpion. Under Scorpion, Takeda learns the ways of the Shirai Ryu and becomes a capable fighter. Though Takeda doesn’t appear in Mortal Kombat 11 outside endings like Shao Khan’s, where he is depicted with a beard, some lines of pre-match dialogue suggest he’s engaged to Jacqui Briggs.


Much like everyone else on the roster, Takeda Takahashi’s backstory has been changed significantly thanks to Fire God Liu Kang’s restarted timeline. In this rebooted timeline, Takeda isn’t Kenshi’s son, but his cousin, who also grew up in the Yakuza. While Kenshi eventually left the Yakuza and swore to dismantle the organization for everything it did to him and his family, Takeda remains loyal to it.

Takeda is tasked by the Yakuza to hunt down his cousin, but he’s mortally wounded by the superior swordsman. After healing from his wounds at the Shirai Ryu’s base, Takeda is kept hostage there, and upon seeing the Shirai Ryu’s selfless dedication to Earthrealm, he eventually switches sides, agreeing to help his cousin take down the Yakuza. Though his journey to get there is different, Takeda’s story in Mortal Kombat 1‘s timeline ends with the fighter in a similar spot to his MKX iteration.


How Takeda’s Mortal Kombat 1 Design Compares to Past Versions

Generally speaking, Takeda’s visual design in Mortal Kombat 1 looks fairly similar to the one found in Mortal Kombat X and the Tower endings of Mortal Kombat 11. In Mortal Kombat X, Takeda wore an armored exoskeleton, with dual bladed whips extending from each arm. In Mortal Kombat 1, Takeda is wearing a similar black armored exoskeleton, though it now features bright yellow highlighting across the chest and arms. MK1‘s Takeda is also wearing a skull-shaped mask, sporting the same black-and-yellow color scheme as the rest of his outfit.

How Takeda’s Mortal Kombat 1 Moveset Compares to Past Versions

Much like his MKX counterpart, Mortal Kombat 1‘s Takeda boasts a fast-paced moveset that revolves around his dual bladed whips. These whips can be used to both close the distance between Takeda and his opponent, and keep their opponent at arm’s length, with moves that can grapple and push. Mortal Kombat 1‘s Takeda is also equipped with a range of explosive devices that can be thrown out quickly, either directly onto an opponent or at their feet. Takeda also has a few teleport moves inspired by Scorpion, allowing him to suddenly appear behind an opponent.


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