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Kano is one of the secondary antagonists of the Mortal Kombat franchise.
He is a treacherous, arrogant, cowardly and crude leader of the Black Dragon Clan. He holds a sick infatuation with Sonya Blade, much to her disgust. He is the arch-nemesis of the Special Forces (especially Sonya Blade, Jackson Briggs and Johnny Cage) and the Red Dragon Clan. He is also the arch-rival of Kabal.
In the original Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Trilogy and Mortal Kombat Advance, he was portrayed by Richard Divizio, who also portrayed Baraka, Kabal, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi throughout the same games.
In Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, he was voiced by Michael Des Barres, who also portrayed Shao Kahn in the same series, Murdoc in MacGyver and Nostromos in Batman: The Animated Series.
He was voiced by David Allen in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces, Deception, Shaolin Monks and Armageddon.
From Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe to Mortal Kombat X, he was voiced by Michael McConnohie, who also voiced Ermac in Mortal Kombat (2011), Charles zi Britannia in Code Geass, Baraggan Louisenbairn in Bleach, Seth in Street Fighter, Impostor Captain Tennille in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, the Lich King in World of Warcraft and Astaroth in Soul Calibur.
In Mortal Kombat: Legacy, he was portrayed by the late Darren Shahlavi, who also played Taylor Milos in Ip Man 2.
He was voiced by Robin Atkin Downes in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge and David Wenham in Snowblind.
He was portrayed by Josh Lawson in the 2021 movie.
History[]
Backstory[]
Kano is the ruthless, but cowardly leader of the Black Dragon Clan. According to Sonya sometime in the past, he pretended to be only a member of the Black Dragon who was acting as an informant for the Special Forces. It turned out Kano was their leader and lured the Special Forces into a deadly trap getting many of them killed in the process. Though this was not a total victory for Kano as he lost his right eye, though he would mend his injuries and was equipped with a new bionic eye. At some point, he would also kill Sonya's partner.
Continuing his vendetta against Sonya and Jax, Kano became involved with the Mortal Kombat Tournament on Shang Tsung's Island. Kano was thrown into a very different world, but would align himself with Outworld's empire, becoming a general in Shao Kahn's army, and betraying his own Realm. Left in the position for several years, he would join the Deadly Alliance, but would be betrayed to his rival clan, the Red Dragon.
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe[]
In the crossover, Kano makes his first appearance during The Flash's chapter. Where he attempted to steal a jewel already stolen by Catwoman, though she manages to retrieve it and escape through a nearby portal. He eventually fights The Flash but is unable to do much to him due to his quick speed. Kano is also nearly killed by the infected with the Kombat Rage Flash but is saved by Batman. Kano and Sonya end up teaming up to investigate the worlds merging and the two get in a fight with The Joker and Deathstroke at the Graveyard, only to be teleported to Oa. Kano while there gets into a fight with Deathstroke and ends up being easily defeated by him.
The two return to Raiden's temple to inform him of their findings and Kano ends up being infected himself with the Kombat Rage when Shang Tsung mocks him. Kano fights Shang Tsung, but ends up defeated and nearly killed by him, but is saved with Sonya interferes. Kano also participates in the final battle against the DC Universe heroes and villains and ends up killed, but is revived later, after Dark Kahn's destruction.
This version of Kano betrayed Earthrealm to the forces of Outworld, hoping the Black Dragon would profit from the conflict. Kano would remain as the leader of the Black Dragon, plaguing the Special Forces for many years, which also included Sonya and Jax's respective daughters. He also played both sides of the Outworld civil war between Mileena and Kotal Kahn. Kano would eventually align with the forces of Kronika, forming a harmonious alliance with his younger self.
Mortal Kombat: Onslaught[]
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New Era[]
While Kano has not appeared in person in Mortal Kombat 1, he is available as a Kameo fighter in the gameplay outside the story mode.
Kano (voiced by Brian Kesinger) appears in the 52nd Disney film, Wreck-It Ralph, as a member of the "BAD ANON" support group along with the other video game villains. In this version, he performs a version of his trademark heart rip fatality on Cyril. He also berates for considering abandoning Fix-It Felix, Jr.
Kano is one of the main villains of the Mortal Kombat Legends animated film series. Snowblind heavily implies this version of Kano is the same one who gained Kronika's Hourglass in his Mortal Kombat 11 ending.
Kano appears in two episodes of the animated cartoon Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm. He is the main antagonist in Episode 6 (Familiar Red) and also reappears in Episode 11 (Amends). The cartoon explains Kano's past rivalry with Sonya, showing him in a flashback scene, having killed Sonya's partner in a carefully rigged bomb (which almost killed Sonya as well). In Amends, they also touched Kano's relationship with Kabal, showing their past history as clan members in the Black Dragon clan.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy[]
Personality[]
Kano is a mercenary and leader of the Black Dragon, one of the most dangerous, feared and respected Crime Cartels located in Earthrealm. At first, Kano appeared to be loyal to the Special Forces. However, he was revealed to be a mole for the Black Dragon all along feeding false information to the Special Forces. Many Soldiers were killed in an operation gone wrong, including Sonya's partner. Since then, Sonya has harbored a great hatred for Kano. Kano has amassed a fortune selling his arms to other realms. Kano has become one of his own realm’s biggest threats, willing to betray his own realm and even his own allies for money or personal gain.
Kano gives the impression of an arrogant brute, which he is, but is quite intelligent. He has infiltrated several High Security Facilities and often hacks into computer systems, retrieving the information he is looking for. He rises beyond mere brutality and aggression by being sly and cunning. Kano is highly opportunistic and incredibly selfish.
One of his most notable features is his facetious and twisted sense of humor, almost always making light of dire circumstances. He combines the features of a cowardly minion, a lone survivor, a crazed madman, and a ruthless commander. These features have contributed to Kano's constant survival against all odds.
Despite his ruthless nature, Kano does care about his men, as long as they maintain their usefulness. He pays them well, so long as they do their work, and even saved Kabal's life. That said, he has no problem leaving them behind or killing them if they betray him or become less useful, revealing his care for them was nothing, but a façade and only cares about himself and no one else.
But when he is overmatched by a stronger opponent, he is shown to be an extreme coward, it is shown when he begged Scorpion for mercy in Mortal Kombat 11.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
Superhuman Strength: Kano is very strong for ripping out anyone's heart, destroying heads by headbutting them, and to rip out anyone's skeleton with ease.
Superhuman Speed: Kano can move at amazing speed. It's mostly seen when Kano propels himself forward during his Black Dragon Ball special move.
Superhuman Agility: Kano has amazing agility.
Superhuman Reflexes: Kano has impressive reflexes to avoid any incoming projectiles and punches.
Superhuman Durability: Kano is very durable to survive superpowered punches from Jax and other warriors with superhuman strength.
Superhuman Stamina: Kano can fight for long periods of time without showing any exhaustion.
Cybernetic Enhancement: Kano equips himself with cybernetics to make him more formidable in combat as well as gaining gadgets to use against powerful opponents.
Cybernetic Eye: Kano equips himself with a cybernetic eye which he can use to fire lasers, scan cybernetics to see any damage, and has an x-ray vision to see through solid objects like vehicles.
Optic Laser Blasts
Power Augmentation: Kano's cybernetics also can augment his physique and skills to become more dangerous.
Cybernetic Heart: Kano gains a cybernetic heart which further enhances his cybernetics.
Abilities[]
Master Martial Artist/Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Kano is a formidable opponent, having been trained for years as a member of the Black Dragon clan. Having been training in Brawling, Street Fighting, Military Combat, and many forms of hand-to-hand combat. Kano also has training in martial arts. He is a master of Xing Yi and is highly skilled in Aikido. His mastery over combat is shown when he is fighting Special Forces soldiers and is able to hold his own against strong fighters like Kotal Kahn, Kung Lao, and Sonya Blade. In the crossover of Mortal Kombat and DC Universe, he is able to fight against Deathstroke evenly and eventually overwhelmed him before being defeated by the Joker, who was infected with the kombat rage.
Xing Yi
Aikido
Master Acrobat: Kano has absolute acrobatics as he is able to perform flips continuously.
Weapon Mastery: Kano is a master at using weapons like guns and knives.
Knife Mastery: Kano is highly skilled in using his Butterfly Knives during combat and he is a master at throwing them.
Use your might! Kano fight the word is at your feet! Use your might I'm on your side. You are wanted, and you're haunted. You're the bad guy, but I feel for you. You're the danger, a fallen angel. But I like you, you're the strongest of them all.
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~ Kano's in his own song, Use Your Might.
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I'll take care of him, no charge. One dead Lin Kuei, in a tick!
Kano: Well, then. If mother won't play nice, maybe daughter will. Sonya Blade:If you ever... Kano: Back off, and all's well. Piss me off...and Cassie's gonna meet Uncle Kano.
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~ Kano threatening Sonya Blade's daughter, Cassie Cage, if she does not let him go free.
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Kano: Liu Kang? Kung Lao: Scum! You face Kung Lao. Kano: Whatever.
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~ Kano vs Kung Lao.
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So how's the family, Briggs?
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~ Kano to Jax Briggs.
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I'm a Black Dragon.
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~ Kano after Jax Briggs wants to know why he is smug.
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Get set for a relapse.
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~ Kano talking about Jax dying again.
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Hello my lovely.
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~ Kano to Sonya Blade.
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Escape and miss all the fun.
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~ Kano to Sonya Blade.
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Hello, baby. Miss me?
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~ Kano to Sonya Blade.
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It's your funeral.
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~ Kano to Kenshi.
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This ain't no game.
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~ Kano to Kenshi.
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I get a new sword out of it.
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~ Kano before fighting Kenshi.
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Sorry, love. Nothing personal.
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~ Kano to Kitana.
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I'd do you for free.
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~ Kano to Kitana.
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I'll have that rope spear.
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~ Kano to Scorpion.
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Who sad I want to buy it.
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~ Kano after Scorpion says his weapon is not for sale.
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My favorite kitchen appliance.
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~ Kano making fun of Sub-Zero.
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Let's bring you down a peg.
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~ Kano to Sub-Zero.
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Sorry, no refunds.
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~ Kano after Mileena says she wants her gold back.
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I prefer the winning side.
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~ Kano after Mileena says he betrays her.
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Won't even get my hands dirty.
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~ Kano to Takeda.
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Over here, sweet girl.
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~ Kano to Cassie Cage.
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Baby girl, first swings on me.
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~ Kano to Cassie Cage.
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Going to cut you ear to ear.
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~ Kano to Cassie Cage.
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Shall we dance, pretty girl?
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~ Kano to Jacqui Briggs.
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They let anyone one in, eh?
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~ Kano talking about the Shaolin Monks after Kung Jin calls him a dirtbag.
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You could use a friend like me.
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~ Kano to Shinnok.
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That's your last go at me.
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~ Kano after Johnny Cage makes a joke about Kano.
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Why don't we work together?
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~ Kano to Erron Black.
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I like my chances.
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~ Kano after Ermac tells him that he is one person against many souls.
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Rack off.
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~ Kano to Jax Briggs.
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Guilty as charged.
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~ Kano after Johnny talks about how he through him off a bridge.
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Probably richer then him too.
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~ Kano after Kotal Khan says that he is lower than the jackal.
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Older Kano: You weren't kidding. S'like a mirror, reflecting the past. Younger Kano: How 'bout that, over fifty and still a ripper.
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~ Older Kano and Younger Kano meet.
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One thing we Black Dragon know, there's no fun in a fair fight.
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Kano: You want to taste Australia's best blood sausage? Skarlet: I would rather taste your blood. Kano: Would you settle for me sausage?
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~ Kano's innuendo laden and memetic line to Skarlet.
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NO, WAIT!! PLEASE! LET ME LIVE MATE, LET ME LIVE!!!!
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~ Kano begging Scorpion to spare him, showcasing his cowardly side.
Trivia[]
Kano bears some resemblance to the Terminator and Ed Boon stated that his design was based on the T-800's appearance in Terminator 2, when the Terminator's face skin is peeled off, revealing his mechanical face.
When Kano faced the Flash, he stated that he would give Kabal a run for his money.
In the games, Kano was originally intended to be Japanese, but Trevor Goddard's portrayal of Kano in the Mortal Kombat movie was well liked by the developers, who incorporated aspects of it into subsequent games.
A cyborg heavily based on Kano appears at the Bad Anon meeting in the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph. He is one of the villains who reassures Ralph that the way his people treated him was part of the program, and ripped out a zombie's heart as a shout-out to the games.
Kano is also the moniker of a well-known UK grime MC.
Kano was mostly bald in the digitized Mortal Kombat games. The same is true for his past self in Mortal Kombat 11.
Kano is the first character named in the legendary Mortal Kombat theme.
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