Kaito Nakamura
| Kaito Nakamura | |
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| Portrayed by | George Takei |
| First appearance | The Fix |
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| Known ability | None |
| Formal name | Nakamura Kaito |
| Gender | |
| Occupations | CEO of Yamagato Industries, Leader in The Company |
| Significant other | Ishi Nakamura |
| Children | Hiro Nakamura, Kimiko Nakamura |
Kaito Nakamura was a powerful businessman and the father of Hiro and Kimiko Nakamura. Kaito was also an evolved human, though his power has never been revealed.
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 realizes Ando has left by himself to kill Sylar, Kaito tells him that Ando will die.
How to Stop an Exploding Man
As Hiro and Kaito run out of Jittetsu Arms, Kaito urges Hiro to forget his friend and continue his mission. Hiro replies he can't and Kaito tells him that he would have already lost. Hiro tells his father that his whole life he has looked down on him with disappointment, but he proclaims that he will not abandon his friend. Kaito tells Hiro not to forget his legacy and gives him his sword; Hiro bows and teleports away.
Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 1
After Ando is teleported to Yamagato, Kaito informs him that his position has been filled and that he can take Hiro's old post. When Ando asks about Hiro's return, Kaito says that there is no need to cross a bridge before needed.
Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 2
Kaito, brandishing a sword, frightens off Fumio Fukazawa and his biker gang. However, Kaito is impressed with Ando for protecting Kimiko, and wishes that he enjoy his "moment in the sun".
Four Months Later
Kaito is patiently waiting in Kirby Plaza with Ando for Hiro to return. Ando gently tries to convince him that, since it has been nearly four months, Hiro may never return. Kaito, however refuses to accept this, as he feels guilty he continously looked down on his son, and never revealed how proud he was when he went on his quest.
Kaito is profoundly disturbed when he opens a newspaper Ando brought from his office and finds a picture of himself with the Symbol drawn in red over his face, as it means that he will be dead in 24 hours. Kaito and Ando then go to the top of the Deveaux Building, where they are met by Angela Petrelli. Kaito sends Ando away to fetch him a sword to defend himself with while he and Angela discuss the people who are coming after them.
Their discussion reveals Kaito is indeed an evolved human, along with Angela, and they, along with 10 others (including Charles Deveaux, Mr. Linderman and Mr. Petrelli) became part of a team of evolved humans, but somehow they broke away and the others want revenge for "all the people they killed". Kaito recommends that Angela try to disappear, and they part ways.
While waiting for Ando to return, Kaito remains on the roof later into the night, and hears a noise coming from the noise. Kaito calls to see if it is Ando, but it is instead a figure wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Despite the figures' face being in shadow, Kaito knows who is a member of the evolved human team he was with but remarks "I can't believe they sent you", to which the other figure charges and grapples and struggles with Kaito. Just as Ando returns with the sword, Kaito and the figure fall off the building, and while the hooded figure dissappears, Kaito hits the ground.
Memorable Quotes
"My father is a very stern man. He is very traditional. He follows the rules and is very conservative. He's also very bull-headed. Once he sets his mind on something, he'll never give up. I guess I got my stubbornness from my father."
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.)
- Kaito's name may be written as 快刀 meaning "Sharp Sword". However, the name may be written as 会頭 meaning "society president" or 解答 "Answer/Solution". All of these are possible as they all make sense in the show's context.
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.
