Tips
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Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be disrupted with Anna's db+3, which is a i30~32 low that causes an instant Tornado on hit, effectively catching his low-profile stance.
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Punish Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) on block with Anna's 3+4, as the bear is -19 and Anna's Heat Engager is i14.
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Anna's df+2 is a i15~16 mid launcher that is particularly effective against Kuma's large model, but be careful as it is -12 on block.
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Use Anna's Chaos Judgement (b+3) to auto-parry Kuma's low pokes like db+3 or SIT.1, which can grant a 25 damage throw parry.
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When Kuma uses Bear Sit (d+3+4), Anna can pressure with f,F+4, which is +5 on block and enters CJM for further mix-ups.
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Anna's FC.df+2 is a high-risk, high-reward low at i20 that is -21 on block, but its follow-up FC.df+2,H.1 in Heat is a powerful weapon against Kuma's slow recovery.
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Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; Anna can punish this with 3+4.
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Watch out for Kuma's b+1 power crush; it is i22~23 and -13 on block, making it punishable by Anna's 1,4 or df+1,2,3.
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FAQ
Who wins Anna vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Anna vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Kuma as Anna?
Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) can be disrupted with Anna's db+3, which is a i30~32 low that causes an instant Tornado on hit, effectively catching his low-profile stance. Punish Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) on block with Anna's 3+4, as the bear is -19 and Anna's Heat Engager is i14. Anna's df+2 is a i15~16 mid launcher that is particularly effective against Kuma's large model, but be careful as it is -12 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Anna vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Anna vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Anna's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Kuma move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | uf+3,H.2 (launch) | i23 | 52 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 16 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 16 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f,f,F+2,4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
Anna moves Kuma can punish
| Anna move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| db+3+4 | -26 | ws1,2** |
| f,f,F+3 | -20 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| uf+4 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws1,2** |
| f,f,F+3,2 | -16 | ws1,2** |
| 3+4 | -16 | db+1,2** |
VODs (Anna's side)
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