Mariko Yashida

Mariko Yashida
Species	Human
Citizenship	Japanese
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Yashida Corporation
Status	Unknown (Timeline Erased)
Appearances
Movie	The Wolverine
Actors/Actresses
Portrayed by	Tao Okamoto

"Nothing goes without meaning."

―Mariko Yashida

Mariko Yashida is the granddaughter of Ichirō Yashida and the daughter of Shingen Yashida. She was Wolverine's love interest while in Japan.

Quick Answers

What is the relationship between Mariko Yashida and Wolverine?

Mariko Yashida, a key figure in the Yashida Corporation, was the love interest of Wolverine in Japan. Their relationship began when Logan saved her life following a suicide attempt. Despite being engaged to Noburo Mori due to her father's political ambitions, Mariko's bond with Wolverine remained strong.

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Who is Mariko Yashida's grandfather?

The grandfather of Mariko Yashida is Ichirō Yashida, also recognized as the Silver Samurai. He took Mariko under his care following the death of her parents, raising her within the Yashida family.

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Why did Mariko Yashida attempt to commit suicide?

Mariko Yashida, a character in the X-Men universe, was instructed to perform seppuku, a traditional Japanese suicide ritual, to avoid conceding defeat to her adversaries. As she prepared to follow through, a bomb detonation disrupted her. She was subsequently rescued by Howlett, who ushered her to safety in a well.

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Who kidnapped Mariko Yashida at her grandfather's funeral?

During Ichirō Yashida's funeral, Mariko Yashida was abducted by the Yakuza, under the orders of Shingen Yashida and Noburo Mori. Kenuichio Harada and the Black Clan intervened to protect her. Shingen later seized Mariko with the intention to murder her prior to his father's will being read. However, the Black Clan, aided by Viper, thwarted his plans by infiltrating the Yashida mansion.

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How does Mariko Yashida's relationship with her father influence her character?

Mariko Yashida's character is shaped by her complex relationships with her father, Shingen, and grandfather, Ichirō. Ichirō's preference for Mariko as the Yashida Corporation's heir creates tension with Shingen. This strain escalates when Shingen physically abuses Mariko, leading her to contemplate suicide. Shingen's involvement in her kidnapping by the Yakuza further complicates their relationship.

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Biography

The Wolverine

Mariko was first seen crying over her dying grandfather; she briefly met Logan, calling him a caveman, and was also seen talking to her friend Yukio. She was then seen being hit by her father, Shingen Yashida. Ashamed, she attempted to commit suicide before Logan saved her.

At her grandfather's funeral, she was kidnapped by the ninja clan Yakuza, who were secretly hired by her fiancee, Noburo Mori, but was again saved by Wolverine. She then went to a house in the south, catching the bullet train with Wolverine following her. After Wolverine had a fight with the Yakuza, he took her off the train. She and Logan then headed to a local motel; as she slept, Logan stood outside guarding her. She later woke up to find him passed out. She then got the motel owner's grandson, who is a veterinarian, to stitch him up.

Logan and Mariko then hid in Yashida's house down south, and as they started to fall for each other, Logan revealed moments from his past such as the war and Jean Grey.

Mariko was then kidnapped and taken to her father Shingen at the Yashida family home, where it was revealed that her grandfather had left her the empire and her father prepared to kill her. Kenuichio came to save her with a Black Ninja clan and took Mariko to a research center base where Yashida was born.

After Wolverine came to save her, she talked to Harada and escapes. She managed to direct the machine Logan was in into the Silver Samurai's sword strike, breaking it and freeing him. Mariko then killed Yashida with Wolverine's claws. After that, he started to extract his immortality and ultimately fell to his death because of Wolverine.

Mariko became the CEO of Yashida Corporation and said goodbye to Wolverine, hoping to see him again.

Relationships

Friends and Family

• Ichirō Yashida † - Grandfather and Victim
• Shingen Yashida † - Father
• Wolverine - Love Interest
• Kenuichio Harada † - Former Love Interest
• Yukio - Foster Sister

Enemies

• Viper † - Enemy
• Noburo Mori - Ex-Fiance/Enemy

Trivia

• In the comics, Mariko and Harada are half siblings.
• In the comics, her fiancé Noburo Mori is Noburu Hideki her husband.

Behind the Scenes

• Renae Moneymaker was a stunt double for Tao Okamoto in the role of Mariko Yashida.

External links

• Mariko Yashida on Marvel Database
• Mariko Yashida on Wikipedia