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This is a list of Asian superheroes.
Contents
East Asian[edit]
Chinese[edit]
- Avery Ho, The Flash of China
- Auric from Gamma Flight
- Black Widow (Monica Chang)
- Blink (Days of Future Past version)
- Cassie Chan from the Power Rangers universe
- Grace Choi from the Outsiders
- Claw from Primal Force
- Collective Man
- Colleen Wing of Daughters of the Dragon Half Chinese/Half Japanese
- Dr. Mirage from Valiant Comics
- Dragonmage from the Legion of Super-Heroes
- Gloss from the New Guardians
- Great Ten
- The Green Turtle - first Asian American superhero
- I Ching
- Jade (Jade Yifei)
- Jubilee from the X-Men
- Green Lantern (Kai-ro) from the Batman Beyond animated series
- Kato from the Green Hornet TV series (Bruce Lee)
- Kong Kenan, Super-Man of China
- Kwai from the Blood Syndicate
- Lady Shiva
- Lin Sun from the Sons of the Tiger
- Mandarin from Marvel Comics
- Push, a supporting character from the Spider-Girl comic book series
- Peng Deilan, Wonder-Woman of China
- Radioactive Man from Marvel Comics
- Red Lotus (ally of the X-Men)
- Shang-Chi
- Shao Lynn
- Silver from Gamma Flight
- Stuff the Chinatown Kid from the Seven Soldiers of Victory
- Wang Baixi, Bat-Man of China
- Wing from the Seven Soldiers of Victory
- Wong, sidekick and manservant to Doctor Strange
- Jimmy Woo
- Xorn from the X-Men
- Thunderlord from the Global Guardians
- Pandamen from the Pandamen
Hong Kong[edit]
- Atom (Ryan Choi)
- Black Mask, protagonist of a 1996 Hong Kong film
- Grunge from Gen 13
- Shen Kuei (a.k.a. The Cat) from Marvel Comics
- Striker Z from the Power Company
- Sway from the X-Men
Japanese[edit]
- Armor from the X-Men
- Aso Masaru/Kamen Rider ZO
- Big Hero 6 from Marvel Comics
- Big Science Action from DC Comics
- Blitzen from the Shadow Cabinet
- Bushido from the Teen Titans
- Colleen Wing from Daughters of the Dragon Half Chinese/Half Japanese
- Masaru Daisato, the protagonist from the 2007 Japanese film Big Man Japan
- Eiko Hasigawa, Catwoman
- Fuji from Stormwatch
- Godai Yusuke/Kamen Rider Kuuga
- Gwenny Lou Sabuki is Golden Girl II from the Invaders
- Hazmat from the Avengers Academy
- Hidaka Hitoshi/Kamen Rider Hibiki
- Hidari Shoutarou/Kamen Rider Joker, Phillip(Sonozaki Raito)/Kamen Rider Cyclone, Shoutaro-Phillip/Kamen Rider Double
- Hino Eiji/Kamen Rider OOO
- Hōjō Emu/Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
- Hongo Takeshi/Kamen Rider #1
- Hoshi Kimiyo is Dr. Light from the Justice League
- Inui Takumi/Kamen Rider Faiz
- Ishimonji Hayato/Kamen Rider #2
- Jin Keisuke/Kamen Rider X
- Jo Shigeru/Kamen Rider Stronger
- Jolt from the Thunderbolts
- Kabuki
- Karia
- Katana from the Outsiders
- Kazamatsuri Shin/Kamen Rider Shin
- Kazuraba Kota/Kamen Rider Gaim
- Kayo from Brigade
- Kazami Shiro/Kamen Rider V3
- Kenzaki Kazuma/Kamen Rider Blade
- Kido Shinji/Kamen Rider Ryuki
- Kiryū Sento/Kamen Rider Build
- Kisaragi Gentarou/Kamen Rider Fourze
- Kodoya Tsukasa/Kamen Rider Decade
- Kunoichi from DC Comics' Blackhawks
- Kurenai Wataru/Kamen Rider Kiva
- Lady Deathstrike from the X-Men
- Master Izo, ally of Daredevil
- Matsuya Taki from the X-Terminators
- Minami Kotarou/Kamen Rider Black/Black RX
- Minoru Nico (formerly Sister Grimm) of the Runaways
- Mr. Unknown
- Morita Jim from Nick Fury's Howling Commandos
- Murasame Ryo/Kamen Rider ZX
- Musashi from the Cadre of the Immortal
- Naiad from DC Comics
- Nakamura Hiro of the NBC TV series Heroes
- Nakiko Akane from the Dreamwave comic book series Darkminds
- Nogami Ryotarou/Kamen Rider Den-O Plat Form
- Oki Kazuya/Kamen Rider Super-1
- Ōgon Bat - first Asian superhero, and one of the first superheroes in general
- Prince of Gamma - second Asian superhero, and one of the first superheroes in general
- Radiance from the All-New Invaders
- Ram from the New Guardians
- Rising Sun from the Global Guardians
- Samurai from the Super Friends animated series
- Samurai Jack, protagonist of the Cartoon Network/Toonami animated series
- Segawa Kouji/Kamen Rider J
- Shamara Tako is Dragon Lord from Marvel Comics
- Shinchuko Lotus from the Sons of the Tiger
- Shouichi Tsugami/Kamen Rider Agito
- Silver Samurai
- Soma Haruto/Kamen Rider Wizard
- Sunburst
- Sunfire
- Sunpyre
- Super Young Team from DC Comics
- Surge from the X-Men
- Taki
- Takuya Yamashiro/Spider-Man
- Tendou Shouji/Kamen Rider Kabuto
- Tenkūji Takeru/Kamen Rider Ghost
- Tokiwa Sougo/Kamen Rider Zi-O
- Tomari Shinnosuke/Kamen Rider Drive
- Toyman III (Hiro Okamura)
- Turbo from the New Warriors
- Tsukuba Hiroshi/Skyrider
- Tsunami from the Young All-Stars
- Yamamoto Daisuke/Kamen Rider Amazon
- Yuki Joji/Riderman
- Yukio, ninja ally of the X-Men
- Ultraman( Ultra Series )
- Zoffy( Ultra Series )
- Ultraseven( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Jack ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Ace ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Taro ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Leo ( Ultra Series )
- Astra ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman 80 ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Powered ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Great ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Zearth ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Neos ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraseven 21 ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Tiga ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Dyna ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Gaia ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Agul ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Cosmos ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Justice( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Nexus( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Noa( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Max( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Xenon ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Mebius ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Hikari ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Zero( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Ginga ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman Victory ( Ultra Series )
- Ultraman X ( Ultra Series )
- Ultramab Orb(Ultra Series)
- Zebraman, protagonist of the 2004 Japanese film directed by Takashi Miike
Korean[edit]
- Amadeus Cho
- Ballistic from the Blood Pack
- Chance from Fallen Angels
- Element Woman
- Linda Park (comics)
- Mystek from Justice League Task Force
- Adam Park from the Power Rangers universe
- Ray (Lucien Gates)
- Seoul from Bloodpool
- Third Rail from the Blood Syndicate
- Xombi
- Silk (comics)
- Seok-hun from Psychokinesis
Taiwanese[edit]
- Thunderlord from the Global Guardians
- Pandamen from the Pandamen
Tibetan[edit]
- Swift from The Authority
Southeast Asian[edit]
Cambodian[edit]
Filipino[edit]
- Alamid
- Alyas Hunyango
- Atong
- Ava Avanico
- Bagwis
- Batang X, a superhero team movie of 1995
- Batang Z
- Bayan Knights
- Berdugo
- Binibining Tsuper-man
- BioKids
- Biotrog
- Boy Bawang
- Boy Pinoy
- Buhawi Jack
- Captain Barbell
- Captain Philippines
- Captain Suicide
- Captain Steel (Earth-2) from DC Comics
- Combatron
- Darna
- Don El Oro
- Dragonna
- Fantastic Man
- Fantastikids
- Flash Bomba
- Gagambino
- Gagamboy, protagonist of a 2004 Filipino film
- Grail from Wetworks
- Hagibis
- Hee-Man
- Hunyago, protagonist of a 1992 Filipino film
- Ipo-ipo
- Joaquin Bordado
- Juan dela Cruz
- Juan Tanga
- Julio Valiente
- Kalayaan
- Kapitan Aksiyon
- Kapitan Boom
- Kapitan Pagong
- Kamandag
- Kidlat
- Kumander Bawang
- Krystala
- Kung Fu Kids
- Lagim
- Lastikman
- Leon Guerrero
- Marella, Queen of Atlantis in Earth-2
- Mighty Ken
- Ang Panday
- Olen
- Patintina
- Pedro Penduko
- Pepeng Agimat
- Sandugo, a superhero team
- Siopawman
- Sipatos
- Super B
- Super Inday
- Super Inggo
- Super Islaw
- Super Wan*Tu*Tri
- Super Talipa
- Super Twins
- Super Vhing
- Superdog
- Supergee
- Superkat
- Tiny Tony
- Triumph Division from Marvel Comics
- Varga
- Volta
- Wapakman
- Widad the Loving (Hope Mendoza) of the 99
- Zsazsa Zaturnnah
- Zaido: the Space Sherriffs from Metal Hero Series
- Zigomar
Indonesian[edit]
- Aryageni from Jagoan Comics
- Aquanus
- Armag
- Bujang Anom
- Blacan
- Cascade from en:Global Guardians by en:DC Comics
- Bima Satria Garuda
- Caroq
- Elang Hitam
- Fattah the Opener (Toro Ridwan) Teleporter of the 99
- Garuda Superhero
- Gundala (pahlawan super)
- Godam (komik)
- Godam Reborn
- Gatot kaca
- Gunturgen
- Gunturbot
- Hebring
- Herbintang
- Hiro Pembela Bumi
- Jin Kartubi
- Kalong
- Kapten Halilintar
- Kapten Bandung
- Kapten Bayangan
- Ksatriabaja Ammar
- Melati Kusuma/Komodo (comics) from Marvel Comics
- Mahsha
- Maza
- Merpati
- Nusantaranger
- Nusantara Superhero
- Panji Manusia Millenium
- Pangeran Mlaar
- Pocongman
- Putri Bintang
- Saifer
- Saras 008
- Satria Garuda Azazel
- Sembrani (komik)
- Si Buta Dari Gua Hantu
- Zeal(Spheres Trinity)
- Siluet Ungu
- Sri Asih
- Valentine from Skylar Comics
- Volt from Skylar Comics
- Virgo Superhero
- WayangBliz
- Wiro Sableng
- Winda Gang
- Zantoro
- Komet
- Zeteor
- Zato
- Xerenada
- Pixeleon
- Javara
- Seraphim.
- Lancah-Maung
- Lad Lizaro
- Antareja
- Antasena
- Wisanggeni
- LAE
- Cakrapolis
- LIMBUK
- Super Djuminten
Thailand[edit]
- Pie, Kim, and Aunt Inn, from Yes or No (film)
Vietnamese[edit]
- Mantis (comics) member of the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy
- Karma (comics) member of the New Mutants
- Xi'an from X-Men 2099
- Artemis Crock from DC Comics
- The Bengal from Marvel
Malaysian[edit]
- Cicak Man, the protagonist of a 2006,2008 and 2015 Malaysian film
- Keluang Man
- Tiong Man from Keluang Man
- Obscura from DC Comics[1]
- Ryujin Juwara 2014 Malaysia superhero TV series
- Boboiboy
- Yaya from Boboiboy
- Ying from Boboiboy
- Fang from Boboiboy
- Gopal from Boboiboy
- Bio-nik
- Pepaya
- Supermak
- Atoi the Ajaib Boy
- The Amazing of Awang Khenit
- Badang
- MANTERA :man transformable exo-robotic armor
- Kijiya from gempak starz comic
- Antoo Fighter
- Ejen Ali
Singaporean[edit]
South Asian[edit]
Indian[edit]
- Ajooba
- Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha
- Aruna from DC Comics
- Astra Force
- Athisayan
- Baalveer
- Baji
- Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
- Bheriya
- Bhokal
- Captain Vyom
- Celsius
- Chakra: The Invincible - An Indian Superhero created by Stan Lee for Liquid Comics
- Chitti from Enthiran and 2.0 (film)
- Devi from Virgin Comics/Liquid Comic
- Doga
- Drona
- Flying Jatt
- G.One from Ra.One
- Hero from Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai
- Hunterwali
- Indra
- Inspector Steel
- Jinx from DC Comics
- Junior G
- Kanthaswamy
- Karima Shapandar from the X-Men
- Karma
- Krrish
- Mr. Superman
- Maya from Justice League International
- Mighty Raju
- Mr. India
- Mr. X
- Mugamoodi
- Nagraj
- Parmanu
- Raja from Superman (1980 film)
- Rama from DC Comics
- Dharma from the Shadow Cabinet
- Plus from the Shadow Cabinet
- Shakti
- Shaktimaan
- Shiva from Shiva Ka Insaaf
- Solstice from the Teen Titans
- Spider-Man: India
- Super Commando Dhruva
- Super Indian
- Supremo
- Super Singh
- The Sadhu
- Thunderbird (Neal Shaara) from the X-Men
- Timeslip (comics) from the New Warriors
- Tiranga from Raj Comics
- Toofan
- Vehaan Arya
- Velayudham
- Vesper from Marvel UK's Genetix
- Wassi the Vast (Ashok Mohan) from The 99
- Yoddha
- Yom
- Zokkomon
Pakistani[edit]
- Nation Awakes
- Buraaq
- Commander Safeguard
- DarkLion from FAB Comics
- Golden Eagle from FAB Comics
- Burka Avenger
- 3 Bahadur
- Faiza Hussain from Marvel Comics
- Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) from Marvel Comics
- Ali Imran
- Hadya the Guide (Amira Khan) character from The 99
Bangladeshi[edit]
- Ikaras (a science fiction superhero novel written by Muhammed Zafar Iqbal)
- Rishad (Dhaka Comics)
- Shabash (Mighty Punch Studios)
- Enigma
- Machine man (from the Bangladeshi movie Machine Man)
- Montpellier from DC comics
Bhutanese[edit]
- Wakila - The Guardian (Bhutan) from The 99
Sri Lankan[edit]
- Suvik Senyaka Mutant member of the Acolytes
Central Asian[edit]
Afghan[edit]
Eurasian/Biracial Asian[edit]
- Artemis Crock (from the Young Justice animated series)
- Cassandra Cain (formerly known as Batgirl, currently known as Black Bat)
- Daken (Wolverine)
- Deep Blue from DC Comics
- Fever from the Doom Patrol
- Gehenna, supporting character from DC Comics' Firestorm comic book series
- Green Arrow (Connor Hawke)
- Carol and Jane Kent from Superman: Secret Identity
- Kid Flash (a.k.a. Impulse)
- Meanstreak from X-Men 2099
- Mongrel from DC Comics
- Red Hood (Lian Harper), daughter of Teen Titans founding member Arsenal and the villainess Cheshire from the comic book mini-series Kingdom Come
- Red Arrow (Emiko Queen), daughter of Robert Queen and Shado
- Rose Wilson
- Shi
- Silhouette from New Warriors
- Skye / Quake (from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
- Smasher from Dynamo 5
- Taranee Cook
- Traci Thirteen
- Thunder and Lightning
- Colleen Wing
- Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul
- Mantis (comics) Avenger, Celestial Madonna
Other Asian characters[edit]
- Crane
- Duck-Girl
- Hat from The Elite
- Karate Kid from the Legion of Super-Heroes
- Jade (Jennifer Rice)
- Vienna
- Herbie the Fat Fury
- Kamran (Inhuman) Love interest turned enemy of Kamala Khan assumed to be South Asian American.
- Kamal El Alaoui (Mutant) member of the Acolytes in the comics, portrayed as an Asian member of the Future X-Men in Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series)
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Murad, Dina (February 19, 2016). "Meet the Malaysian DC Comics character, Obscura". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved December 7, 2018.