Kenuichio Harada

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
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceDaredevil #111
(July 1974)
Created bySteve Gerber
Bob Brown
In-story information
Alter egoKenuichio Harada
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsLegion Accursed
Clan Yashida
Big Hero 6
HYDRA
PartnershipsBlack Spectre
Mandrill
Viper
Notable aliasesSilver 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.

  1. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. pp. 316–317. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
  2. ^ Avina, Anthony (January 26, 2020). "Marvel Comics: Ranking Every Member Of Big Hero 6 From Weakest To Most Powerful". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-05.