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The samurai (or bushi) were the warriors of premodern Japan. They later made up the ruling military class which eventually became the highest ranking social caste of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword.
There are multiple Samurai in both DC and Marvel Universes


Samurai were supposed to lead their lives according to the ethic code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"). Strongly Confucian in nature, bushido stressed concepts such as loyalty to one's master, self discipline and respectful, ethical behavior. Many samurai were also drawn to the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism.
# Samurai ([[Toshio Eto]]) The Japanese member of the Superfriends. The first appeared in in feudal Japan after the members of the Justice League were scattered throughout time. This version was an actual samurai named Toshio, giving him some connection to the name. During a battle with Steppenwolf, Toshio was granted elemental abilities by a young sorceress. He battled Superman and Doctor Light before realizing that the time-displaced heroes were his allies, and then worked together with them to defeat Steppenwolf. The two heroes then departed feudal Japan on friendly terms with Toshio. (DC)
 
In film, movies about samurai are generally called [[:Category: Chanbara]] films.
 
There are multiple characters of Samurai in both DC and Marvel Universes:
 
# [[Silver Samurai]] from the Marvel universe.
# [[Toshio Eto (Super Friends) | Samurai]] ([[Toshio Eto (Super Friends) | Toshio Eto]]) AKA Wind Dragon is the Japanese member of the Superfriends. The first appeared in in feudal Japan after the members of the Justice League were scattered throughout time. This version was an actual samurai named Toshio, giving him some connection to the name. During a battle with Steppenwolf, Toshio was granted elemental abilities by a young sorceress. He battled Superman and Doctor Light before realizing that the time-displaced heroes were his allies, and then worked together with them to defeat Steppenwolf. The two heroes then departed feudal Japan on friendly terms with Toshio. (DC)
# Samurai: Champion of Japan and member of the Batmen of Many Nations. He was a member of Batman's Silent Cavalry in the battle at the Gulag. Appears in Kingdom Come, May 1996 (DC)
# Samurai: Champion of Japan and member of the Batmen of Many Nations. He was a member of Batman's Silent Cavalry in the battle at the Gulag. Appears in Kingdom Come, May 1996 (DC)
# Samurai Participant in an aerial gladiator tournament in Punisher 2099. (Marvel)
# Samurai Participant in an aerial gladiator tournament in Punisher 2099. (Marvel)
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# Samurai (female) from Savage Dragon #146 - Ladykiller (Image)
# Samurai (female) from Savage Dragon #146 - Ladykiller (Image)
# Samurai (Bad): He appeared during Brightest Day, where he was seen as a Japanese superhero was driven insane by Alan Scott and the Starheart. Samurai went on a rampage throughout Tokyo before being confronted by members of the Justice League. He was ultimately defeated by Jesse Quick and Congorilla. (DC)
# Samurai (Bad): He appeared during Brightest Day, where he was seen as a Japanese superhero was driven insane by Alan Scott and the Starheart. Samurai went on a rampage throughout Tokyo before being confronted by members of the Justice League. He was ultimately defeated by Jesse Quick and Congorilla. (DC)
# In 1980 SEGA released a 2D arcade fighting game called [[Samurai (Video Game) | Samurai]].
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* [https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2127.html Japan Guide]
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