Who Is Kirigi? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kirigi is a Marvel comic book character, with over 23 comic issue appearances. Though neither a samurai nor ninja, Kirigi is a skilled warrior and assassin. His enemies include Daredevil and Elektra.

Who is Kirigi?

Though little is known of Kirigi's past, he was consider a powerful warrior. With their desire to do away with Elektra and Daredevil for good, the Hand resurrected Kirigi to do their bidding. He had faced Elektra several times in which he had been impaled, hit with a truck and set on fire; able to withstand each attack, until she finally managed to decapitate him. Again, the Hand brings Kirigi back to life; this time to fight Daredevil. When he finds his target, Daredevil had lost his enhanced abilities, but with Stick 's aide (along with the Chaste ), Kirigi is defeated and his body destroyed, so as to never be resurrected again. Powers and Abilities Kirigi is skilled in varies weapons, including the sword, sai, shuriken and rope knife. In his fights, he showed no signs of feeling pain. Meditation: Through special meditation, Kirigi was able to heal from his injuries after his first encounter with Elektra.

Key facts

Kirigi is of human origin and first appeared in "The Assassination of Matt Murdock". The character is published by Marvel. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Kirigi ranks among the most featured characters in comics.