Tips
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Anna's 3+4 Heat Engager is -16 on block; Kuma should use df+2,1 or ws2 to punish this reliably.
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Use HBS.1+2 to launch Anna if she becomes predictable with lows, as it is a i19~22 mid that leads to a Tornado and 27 damage on landing.
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Anna's f+1+2 Blonde Bomb is -13 on block; Kuma can punish this with his i13 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) Heat Engager.
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Anna's FC.df+2 sweep is -21 on block; Kuma can use f,F+2 (i19) to launch her for massive damage.
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Kuma's b+1+2 is a i18~19 high-mid string that is only -8 on block, making it a safe way to check Anna's aggressive stance transitions.
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If Anna uses her qcf+1 dagger (+1~+5 on block), respect the frame advantage and look for a chance to use b+1 power crush (i22~23) to armor through her follow-ups.
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Anna's uf+4 somersault is -18 on block; Kuma can punish this with df+2,1 for a i15 launch.
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Anna's db+3 Mudslide is -26 on block; Kuma can punish this severely with f,F+2 for a full launch.
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FAQ
Who wins Kuma vs Anna in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kuma vs Anna winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Anna as Kuma?
Anna's 3+4 Heat Engager is -16 on block; Kuma should use df+2,1 or ws2 to punish this reliably. Use HBS.1+2 to launch Anna if she becomes predictable with lows, as it is a i19~22 mid that leads to a Tornado and 27 damage on landing. Anna's f+1+2 Blonde Bomb is -13 on block; Kuma can punish this with his i13 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) Heat Engager.
Are there pro VODs for Kuma vs Anna?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kuma vs Anna yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Anna moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kuma'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.
| Anna move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| db+3+4 | -26 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| f,f,F+3 | -20 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| uf+4 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| f,f,F+3,2 | -16 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 3+4 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| uf+1,3 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 4,2,1+2 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
Kuma moves Anna can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Anna punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | uf+3,H.2 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws1+2 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws1+2 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws2 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 |
VODs (Kuma's side)
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