Kenuichio Harada

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Kenuichio Harada Silver Samurai
Kenuichio Harada / Silver Samurai fighting Wolverine. Textless variant cover of Powers of X #1 (July 2019). Art by Mike Huddleston.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Daredevil #111 (July 1974)
Created by	Steve Gerber Bob Brown
In-story information
Alter ego	Kenuichio Harada
Species	Human mutant
Team affiliations	Legion Accursed Clan Yashida Big Hero 6 HYDRA
Partnerships	Black Spectre Mandrill Viper
Notable aliases	Silver Samurai Silver Shogun
Abilities	Ability to generate a tachyon field capable of cutting through almost anything Extensive knowledge of criminal organizations Carries katana, shuriken and other weapons Wears a lightweight steel alloy body armor Master samurai and martial artist Teleportation ring

Kenuichio Harada, also known as the original Silver Samurai, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Bob Brown, the character first appeared in Daredevil #111 (July 1974).^[1] Kenuichio Harada belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is a recurring antagonist of the superhero Wolverine. The character is known under the codename Silver Samurai.^[2]

The character has appeared in several X-Men-related animated series and video games, as well as Hit-Monkey, voiced by Noshir Dalal. Kenuichio Harada made its live-action debut in the 2013 film The Wolverine, played by Will Yun Lee.