- I've come for the Lotus. It is my responsibility to keep it safe.
- — Tatsu Yamashiro src
Katana[1] (real name Tatsu Yamashiro) is a member of the Cresent Order and a vigilante from Hong Kong. She is also an ally of Team Arrow, the ex-wife of the late Maseo Yamashiro, and the mother of the late Akio Yamashiro. As a member of the Crescent Order, she became the guardian of the Lotus, an elixir created by the enemies of the League of Assassins capable of permanently removing the side-effects from those who bathed in the Lazarus Pit.
History
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Martial Arts: Tatsu is a master martial artist, being able to combat multiple enemies in mere seconds.
- Swordsmanship: Tatsu was trained in the use of swords, being able to use her katanas with expert proficiency.
- Multilingualism: Tatsu is fluent in her native language Japanese as well as English.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Protective suit: Tatsu uses a protective suit as her alter-ego; Katana. Somehow, Tatsu's mask was acquired by the Legends, appearing on Waverider's bridge.[2][3][4]
Weapons
- Katanas: Tatsu uses a Katana sword in battle. It was created by Maseo's ancestor Ichiro Yamashiro during mid-17th Century on Japan. After becoming a vigilante in Hong Kong, Tatsu started using a second katana along with the first.[5][6]
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Arrow and is an adaptation of Katana. The original character was created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo and first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #200.
- Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana was played by Rila Fukushima.
- Tatsu's mask appeared in the DC's Legends of Tomorrow episodes Tender is the Nate, Zari, Not Zari, and Swan Thong.
Trivia
- Tatsu is only referred to as "Katana" in concept art and merchandise, never on-screen.[1]
- Tatsu was originally supposed to be portrayed by Devon Aoki, but due to other commitments, Rila Fukushima was cast for the role.[7]
Related
- 17 Appearances of Tatsu Yamashiro (Arrowverse)
- 4 Images featuring Tatsu Yamashiro (Arrowverse)
- 1 Quotations by or about Tatsu Yamashiro (Arrowverse)
- Character Gallery: Tatsu Yamashiro (Arrowverse)
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arrow - Oliver Queen's Dossier
- ↑ DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Tender Is the Nate"
- ↑ DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Zari, Not Zari"
- ↑ DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Swan Thong"
- ↑ DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Shogun"
- ↑ Arrow: "Welcome to Hong Kong"
- ↑ "'Arrow' casts 'Wolverine' actress to replace Devon Aoki" - Entertainment Weekly