Silver Samurai

Silver Samurai
The Silver Samurai from New Avengers #12. Art by David Finch
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	Clan Yashida HYDRA Big Hero 6 Legion Accursed
Partnerships	Viper Mandrill Black Spectre
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)

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 super villain 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, Shin Harada 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).