Silver Samurai • Kenuichio Harada
Silver Samurai is the name of two different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Silver Samurai, Kenuichio Harada, was first shown in Daredevil #111 (July 1974), created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Bob Brown. The second Silver Samurai, Shin Harada, is the son of the original Silver Samurai and appeared in Wolverine #300, created by Jason Aaron.
Kenuichio Harada was the son of supervillain Shingen Yashida and was a mutant with the power to charge a Katana. Initially, he worked as a hired henchman and bodyguard. He later formed a duo with Viper and the two committed crime all over the world. Over time he became less of an out-and-out villain and more of a man trying to regain his family honor, earning the trust of a former enemy Wolverine. He led the first incarnation of Big Hero 6, Japan's first superhero team. Ultimately, the original Silver Samurai is killed by the Right Red Hand.
Shin Harada is associated with the Hellfire Club and is a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants (an enemy of the X-Men). Unlike his father, he has no superpowers and relies on technology for his weapons.
Kenuichio Harada and the Silver Samurai were featured in the 2013 film The Wolverine as separate entities. Harada (Will Yun Lee) was a bodyguard in the film, while the Silver Samurai was a giant robotic suit worn by Ichirō Yashida (Haruhiko Yamanouchi).
Abilities : Master samurai and martial artist. Teleportation ring. Wears a lightweight steel alloy body armor. Extensive knowledge of criminal organizations. Carries katana, shuriken and other weapons. Ability to generate a tachyon field (capable of cutting through apparently anything, except adamantium).
Race : Mutant
