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| Raiden | |
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| Mortal Kombat character | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Raidenmortalkombat.png) Raiden as illustrated by John Tobias | |
| First appearance | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
| Created by | Ed Boon John Tobias |
| Designed by | John Tobias (early games) Luis Mangubat (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:A) Herman Sanchez (MKvsDCU) Atomhawk Design (MK9) |
| Portrayed by | expand
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| Voiced by | expand
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| Motion capture | Carlos Pesina (1992–2006) Sean Okerberg (MKvsDCU) |
| In-universe information | |
| Origin | The Heavens |
Raiden (Japanese: 雷電) is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Based on the Japanese deity Raijin, he is depicted as the god of thunder who possesses control over lightning. He debuted in the original 1992 game and has appeared as a playable character in every main installment except Mortal Kombat 3 (1995) and its first update. In the storyline of the games, Raiden is the protector of Earthrealm. He fulfills his duty by selecting and training the warriors who defend Earthrealm from various threats, while also participating directly in the realm's defense. Raiden generally serves as a mentor figure to the franchise's heroes, although he sometimes assumes a darker role in the story, which sees him become more ruthless in his protection of the realm. One of the franchise's central characters, Raiden has appeared in various related media outside of the Mortal Kombat games, including guest appearances in NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1995), NFL Blitz (1997), Unreal Championship 2 (2005), and Injustice 2 (2017). He has generally received a positive reception and is among the series' most popular characters for his design and special abilities.
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