Kaito Nakamura
| Kaito Nakamura | |
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| Portrayed by | George Takei |
| First appearance | The Fix |
| In-story stats | |
| Known ability | None |
| Formal name | Nakamura Kaitō |
| Gender | |
| Occupation | Businessman (affiliated with The Company) |
| Significant other | Ishi Nakamura |
| Children | Hiro Nakamura, Kimiko Nakamura |
Kaitō Nakamura is the father of Hiro and Kimiko Nakamura.
Character History
The Fix
After abducting Hiro and Ando, Kaito's assistant opens the door of a sedan and Kaito steps out.
Distractions
Kaito is adamant that Hiro should return home and work within the family business. He says he will make Hiro executive vice president, and then rips up the painting of Hiro and the dinosaur to show what he thinks of Hiro's own plans. Kaito finally and unwillingly relents after he is convinced that Hiro's sister is much more suited to take over after him.
Company Man
In 1992, Kaito meets with Thompson, Claude Rains, and Mr. Bennet on the rooftop of the Deveaux Building. Seemingly the superior of the three men in The Company, Kaito, cradling an infant, orders Bennet to raise the child as his own. Despite Bennet's wariness of taking the girl, Kaito insists, saying that when she manifests an ability, they will take her. Kaito then leaves with his son, Hiro, who is too young and too interested in his Game Boy to be aware of the importance of the events that just took place.
Landslide
When Hiro and Ando visit Mr Claremont's shop to get the sword fixed, Kaito appears. He tells Hiro that he did not return to Japan and instead stayed behind to observe Hiro. He reveals knowledge of Hiro's power and quest to save the world, as well as hinting that he too was once part of a group that worked for that same goal. Believing Hiro to be ready, he teaches Hiro swordfighting skills. While instructing Hiro, Kaito recounts to him how he, Kaito, used to tell Hiro the story of Takezo Kensei and the dragon, further strengthening his son's resolve. Later he praises Hiro for learning quickly. When Hiro realises Ando has left by himself to kill Sylar, Kaito tells him that Ando will die.
Notes
- Kaito has implied that he has a power, but has not yet revealed it. (Landslide)
- It is unknown whether or not Hiro's grandfather (who survived the attack on Hiroshima) is Kaito's father or father-in-law. (The Crane)
Trivia
- Kaito's limo's license plate is NCC-1701. This is also the registry number of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek. (George Takei was a cast member in the original Star Trek series.)
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Kaito Nakamura for fan-created theories and other speculation.
Gallery
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Mr. Nakamura has Hiro abducted and brought to Port Washington Harbor. -
To prevent Hiro from making silly mistakes, Mr. Nakamura destroys a painting.
