Asuka vs Kuma

VODs from Asuka's side

Tips

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When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2 which is i15 and launches on hit, but is -17 on block and highly punishable.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is a powerful mid launcher but is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it consistently with f+2 or b+3.
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Use b+1+3 or b+1+3 (Hold) to reverse Kuma's common high and mid punch strings like 2,1,2 or b+2,1.
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Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma is a dangerous low that launches on CH, but it is -23 on block, allowing for a maximum damage WS launcher.
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Kuma's HBS.1+2 Bear Fling is -15 on block; use your i15 launchers like df+2 or f+2 to punish him for using it.
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If Kuma uses u+3+4 Pancake Press, he is +10 on block but forced into SIT stance; stay alert as he can follow up with SIT.2 which is a mid tornado launcher.
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Interrupt Kuma's f+1+2,1+2 Bear Claw Cross with an i10 move or faster between the hits if you block the first part.

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Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

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FAQ

Who wins Asuka vs Kuma in Tekken 8?

We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Asuka vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.

How do you beat Kuma as Asuka?

When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2 which is i15 and launches on hit, but is -17 on block and highly punishable. Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is a powerful mid launcher but is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it consistently with f+2 or b+3. Use b+1+3 or b+1+3 (Hold) to reverse Kuma's common high and mid punch strings like 2,1,2 or b+2,1.

Are there pro VODs for Asuka vs Kuma?

No tournament VODs are listed for Asuka 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 Asuka'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	f+1,4 (launch)	i20	43
f+3+4	-23	ws1,4 (launch)	i14	32
db+4	-23	ws1,4 (launch)	i14	32
b+1+4,f,f	-20	f+1,4 (launch)	i20	43
f,F+2	-19	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42
R.df+1+2	-18	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42
ub+1+2	-17	ws1,4 (launch)	i14	32
d+3	-17	ws1,4 (launch)	i14	32
f+3+4,1+2	-16	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42
1,1,1	-16	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42
df+2,1	-16	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42
b+2,2,1	-15	f,F+2,3* (launch)	i15	42

Asuka moves Kuma can punish

Asuka move	On block	Kuma punishes with
f+1,4	-26	ws1,2**
df+3+4	-26	ws1,2**
1+4,2,d+4	-23	ws1,2**
b+3,2	-20	db+1,2**
b+3	-19	db+1,2**
R.df+1+2	-18	db+1,2**
f+2	-18	db+1,2**
d+1+2	-18	ws1,2**

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

start.gg majors

Across 1 start.gg major sets, Asuka is 1–0 against Kuma.

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Matchup charts: Asuka · Kuma

Players on this side

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VODs (Asuka's side)

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