Who Is Kato? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kato is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Hayashi Kato, with over 370 comic issue appearances. Kato is the partner of the Green Hornet, he is an expert in martial arts and an excellent mechanic as is in evidence with the Black Beauty, the car of the Green Hornet.

Who is Kato?

Origin Kato is the partner of the Green Hornet . Initially, Kato was portrayed as Japanese until the invasion of China by Japan in 1937. This was then changed to Kato simply being 'Oriental.' He became Britt's friend when he traveled to the Far East and returned to the states with him to be his assistant and sidekick. Kato is Britt's valet by day and his masked driver/side kick at night. Kato is an excellent martial artist as well as a mechanic, building the Green Hornet's crime fighting vehicle - the Black Beauty . Major Story Arcs Now Comics Family Tree Now Comics featured many stories about Green Hornet and Kato. A whole genealogy and history of Green Hornet and Kato was established. Ikano Kato , Hayashi Kato, and Mishi Kato .

Key facts

Kato is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 370 recorded issue appearances, Kato ranks among the most featured characters in comics.