Harakiri (腹切 Harakiri) is a move used by Yoshimitsu since Tekken 2.
Yoshimitsu will stab himself in the abdomen before collapsing. If the opponent makes contact with Yoshimitsu's sword when it passes through him, they will suffer damage. Since its debut, the damage Yoshimitsu suffers is 60, the same amount as he may potentially inflict.
Unlike Suicide or Double Suicide, the timing when Yoshimitsu takes damage is closer to the opponent's at the attack's peak, and the user is more likely to suffer a Double K.O. rather than knocking their opponent out alone in this range. Since Tekken 6, attempting to perform this attack during Mutou no Kiwami will cause Yoshimitsu to temporarily teleport himself out before returning to his default stance. Additionally, he suffers and deals no damage when performing the attack during the Mutou no Kiwami.
Trivia[]
- Harakiri's literal meaning is "stomach cutting" and refers to disembowling oneself as part of ritual Seppuku.