Who Is Kirika? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kirika is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Kirika Yashida, with over 34 comic issue appearances. Kirika is the daughter of Wolverine and Mariko Yashida on Earth-295.

Who is Kirika?

Origin Kirika's Family Kirika was conceived when Mariko and Weapon X fell in love while he spent time in Japan. Her uncle the Silver Samurai was supposed to guard her mom and keep her father away from him but that never quite worked out. After her conception and birth she grew up in what remained of clan Yashida. Her mother told her tales of her father and she looked forward to seeing him one day. When Japan was being destroyed by Apocalypse and Holocaust she was captured and locked away by Sinister for reasons unknown. Character Creation Kirika was created by Akira Yoshida and Chris Bachalo. Story Arcs Re-emergence Once Apocalypse was defeated, she was found in a tube in one of the labs Sinister was using. The tube was labeled "X-23", and she was freed.

Key facts

Kirika is of mutant origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 34 recorded issue appearances, Kirika ranks among the most featured characters in comics.