What is Katana's real name?

Tatsu Yamashiro (山城 達 Yamashiro Tatsu), née Tatsu Hikari (ひかり 達 Hikari Tatsu), is a Japanese samurai assassin code-named Katana (after her weapon of choice) and an infamous master of swordplay and martial arts who trained to the highest level in the ancient art form.
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Is Katana a hero or a villain?

13 Katana is Actually a Hero

Named after the blade she wields, Tatsu took up the codename "Katana" and moved to the United States in order to fight nefarious forces. That's right, Katana actually opposes crime and refuses to tolerate injustice. In other words, she's a hero.
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Why is Tatsu in Suicide Squad?

One of them is Tatsu Yamashiro, better known as Katana, who willingly joins the Suicide Squad in order to guard Rick Flag. Comic book readers might be familiar with Katana, even though she's not as well-known as other superheroes.
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Does Tatsu have powers?

Powers and Abilities

She is able to combat multiple enemies, fight metahumans and adapt to situations with ease. Swordsmanship: Having been trained in the art of swordsmanship under various samurai sensei, Yamashiro is able to use her fabled sword "Soultaker" with expert proficiency.
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How did Tatsu and Miku meet?

They first met when Miku found him injured after Tatsu endured a bloody battle, to which she carried him to safety. After an unspecified amunt of time, they got married. Tatsu also quit the yakuza for her. He protected her when she was about to be hit by a volleyball once.
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How did Katana join Suicide Squad?

She's introduced to the squad by Rick Flag and Harley Quinn jokingly said hi to her and introduced herself to Katana which caused her to ask Flag if she should kill them.
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What does Katana mean in English?

Definition of katana

: a single-edged sword that is the longer of a pair worn by the Japanese samurai.
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Can I buy a real Katana?

In most places around the world, real katana swords are legal. Generally, most samurai swords don't require a special licence or permit to own.
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Can Katana beat Lady Shiva?

Man, Shiva easily wins this one, and it's not even close. Shiva and Katana have actually fought MULTIPLE times throughout different incarnations of Outsiders, and every time, Shiva has won.
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Who is Maseo in Arrow?

Karl Yune portrays Maseo Yamashiro (mentor and friend to Oliver Queen) on the hit show Arrow. ...
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Who is Yamashiro in Legends of tomorrow?

Ichiro Yamashiro is the father of Masako Yamashiro and the late Oda Yamashiro. He assisted the time travelers known as the Legends, healing Nate Heywood and outfitting Ray Palmer in a suit of Samurai armor that once belonged to his son, Oda.
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Who is Tatsu in Arrow?

Rila Fukushima (福島 リラ, Fukushima Rira) is a Japanese fashion-model and actress best known for her comic book roles in film and TV and has appeared in projects such as the superhero film The Wolverine (2013) as Yukio, the TV series Arrow as Tatsu Yamashiro, and Ghost in the Shell (2017) as the Red-robed Geisha.
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Is Katana in Suicide Squad 2?

Katana was introduced in 2016's Suicide Squad, but didn't return for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad sequel. Katana, played by Karen Fukuhara, was one of the coolest characters found in David Ayer's critically panned, studio-compromised DCEU effort, and even had a backstory akin to her comic book counterpart.
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Is peacemaker an anti villain?

Peacemaker turns that idea on its head. He's a character so devoted to peace that he's prepared to kill to preserve it. His crusade is utterly consuming, proving that he's not a Peacekeeper after all, which makes him one of the most fascinating antiheroes in comics.
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Is Katana a name?

The name Katana is girl's name of Japanese, Persian origin meaning "honorable or sword".
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What are the 3 samurai swords called?

These were the battle katana, the 'big sword,' and the wakizashi, the 'little sword.
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Why do samurai have 2 swords?

The concept of the daisho originated with the pairing of a short sword with whatever long sword was being worn during a particular time period. The tachi would be paired with a tantō, and later the katana would be paired with another shorter katana.
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What is the sharpest sword in the world?

List of the Sharpest Swords & Blades in World History [Updated]
  • 1.1 1) Damascus Sword.
  • 1.2 2) Shamshir.
  • 1.3 3) Wakizashi.
  • 1.4 4) Katana.
  • 1.5 5) Kilij.
  • 1.6 6) Gladius.
  • 1.7 7) Falcata.
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What is a ninja sword called?

The typical ninja sword is called the ninjato. This is the ninja's primary weapon. It could be as long as a katana or even shorter. It is give or take 24 inches in length.
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Is katana the best sword?

Another reason the traditional Japanese katana is regarded as being the world's best sword is that they were forged using differential heat treatment. This involves heating and cooling the katana's spine and edge at different rates, thereby creating a stronger edge and a more flexible spine.
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Are samurai swords illegal?

Samurai Myth No.

Owning a katana is illegal for the ordinary Japanese citizen. Fact: Ordinary citizens in Japan have the right to own Japanese-made blades that are registered with the Nihon Token Kai (Japanese Sword Association). These swords must exhibit historical or cultural significance.
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Are there cut scenes in Suicide Squad 2?

There are two extra scenes after the movie ends involving two members of the squad. Two characters thought to be dead are revealed to actually be alive.
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How old is Harley Quinn?

On September 11, Harley Quinn turns 25 years old – and the former psychiatrist who turned to the dark side in 1992 as a sidekick to The Joker celebrates her silver anniversary as a fully rounded DC Comics multi-platform villainess.
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