Shang Tsung facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shang Tsung |
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| Mortal Kombat character | |
Shang Tsung by John Tobias
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| First appearance | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
| Created by | Ed Boon John Tobias |
| Designed by | John Tobias |
| Portrayed by |
Various
Richard Divizio (MKM:SZ)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (1995 film, Legacy) Bruce Locke (Conquest) James Lew (Rebirth) Johnson Phan (Legacy) Chin Han (2021 film) |
| Voiced by |
Various
Ed Boon (MK)
Jim Cummings (The Journey Begins) Neil Ross (Defenders of the Realm) Christian Munoz (MK:D) Knute Horowitz (MK:A) James Kyson (MKvsDCU) Andrew Kishino (2011 game) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (MK11) Artt Butler (Scorpion's Revenge, Battle of the Realms, Snow Blind) Alan Lee (MK1) |
| Motion capture |
Various
Ho-Sung Pak (MK)
Phillip Ahn (MKII) John Turk (MK3, UMK3) Chris Bashen (MKvsDCU) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (MK11) |
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| Origin | Earthrealm; Outworld |
Shang Tsung is a powerful villain from the Mortal Kombat video games. He first appeared in the very first Mortal Kombat game in 1992. He was the final boss players had to defeat.
Shang Tsung is known for his amazing magic skills. He can change his shape into other characters. He also has a scary ability to absorb the souls of fighters he defeats. This helps him stay young and powerful. He often works for the evil emperor Shao Kahn and is a big enemy of the hero Liu Kang.
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Shang Tsung's Powers and Story
Shang Tsung is a very old and powerful sorcerer. He was once a champion of the Mortal Kombat tournament many years ago. However, he was cursed and had to consume the souls of his defeated enemies to keep his youth.
Shapeshifting and Soul Absorption
Shang Tsung's main powers are shapeshifting and absorbing souls.
- Shapeshifting: He can change his appearance to look exactly like other fighters. This lets him use their moves and surprise his opponents.
- Soul Absorption: When he defeats someone, he can take their soul. This makes him stronger and helps him stay alive for a very long time.
His Role in the Games
Shang Tsung has been a major villain throughout the Mortal Kombat series.
- In the first game, he was the final challenge.
- Later, he became Shao Kahn's right-hand man, helping him try to take over Earthrealm.
- He was also a main villain in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath.
Shang Tsung in Movies and TV
Shang Tsung has appeared in many Mortal Kombat movies and TV shows.
Live-Action Films
- In the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie, Shang Tsung was played by actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. He was the main bad guy.
- In the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie, Chin Han took on the role of Shang Tsung.
Animated Shows and Films
- Shang Tsung was the villain in the animated movie Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins. Here, he could even read his opponents' thoughts!
- He also appeared in the animated TV series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm.
- In the animated films Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge and Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, his voice was done by Artt Butler.
Images for kids
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"Shang Lao's" design and story in John Tobias' sketchbook (1990)
See also
In Spanish: Shang Tsung para niños
