Toshio Eto (Super Friends)

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Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 3 Notes 4 See Also 5 Links and References 5.1 Footnotes

History

Toshio Eto was a professor of histoy in Japan. One day, the Gods of New Genesis embued him with superhuman powers in the hopes that they could use him as an instrument in their never-ending battle against Darkseid. Calling himself the Samurai, Toshio had the ability to create a powerful whirlwind that surrounded the lower half of his body, providing him with increased locomotion and speed. He could use this whirlwind to propel himself through the air for directional flight. Toshio used these powers in the service of mankind and later became a member of the Super Friends. At first, his career was spent fighting against Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom, but later his colleagues and he committed themselves to combatting Darkseid.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Aerokinesis:
Invisibility
Self Immolation

Notes

• This version of Samurai is exclusive to the continuity of the Super Friends animated television series. However, an Earth-One counterpart to the Samurai made a cameo appearance in Super Powers (Volume 3).

• The Samurai ususally relied upon a spoken mantra in order to activate his powers. The most commonly used phrase was "Kaze no Yō ni Hayaku!" ("[go] fast like the wind!")

• Actor Jack Angel provided the voice for the Samurai.

• Samurai had an action figure in the Super Powers Collection line produced by Kenner.

• The concept surrounding Samurai, like the other heroes exclusive to Super Friends (with the exception of El Dorado), was reinvented for the Ultimen (a Cadmus Project-sanctioned superhero team) in the Justice League Unlimited series. His spiritual successor was Wind Dragon.

See Also

• Discuss Toshio Eto (Super Friends) on the forums
• Appearances of Toshio Eto (Super Friends)
• Character Gallery: Toshio Eto (Super Friends)
• Images featuring Toshio Eto (Super Friends)

Links and References

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Footnotes