Oni Predator: A Killer Of Killers Profile

The Oni Predator, also known as the Samurai Killer Predator, was a Yautja introduced in the animated anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers (2025). He appeared in "The Sword", the segment set in feudal Japan in 1609, where he hunted the twin brothers Kenji and Kiyoshi during a violent succession conflict. The Oni Predator was tall, lean, heavily armed, and distinguished by the absence of his upper mandibles. In the Expanded Universe, Predators had fought Samurai many times before, and even dressed up as Samurai.

The Oni Predator

The Oni Predator arrived on Earth during Japan's Feudal Era and infiltrated the castle of House Kawakami. He watched Kenji, a trained ninja and the estranged twin brother of Kiyoshi, as Kenji returned home to confront his brother. Rather than attacking immediately, the Predator observed Kenji's infiltration, his fights with the guards, and his duel with Kiyoshi. After Kenji seemingly defeated Kiyoshi and sent him into the castle moat, the Oni Predator revealed himself and began his hunt.

A Brief History Of Predators vs. Samurai

The encounter between Predators and samurai warriors had been a recurring theme in the franchise's expanded lore. In Predator: Blood Feud, a clan of Predators fought a massive battle against a thousand samurai warriors, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Another notable instance was the duel between Hanzo, a Yakuza enforcer, and the Falconer Predator in Predators (2010), where Hanzo sacrificed himself to kill the Yautja. Their story continued in Aliens vs. Predators: Ultimate Prey, with Hanzo's brother seeking vengeance and encountering Predators and Xenomorphs on the Game Preserve Planet. The Samurai Predator from Predator: Hunting Grounds wore red samurai-style armor, while the Oni Predator later appeared as downloadable content in the same game.

The Oni Predator's Face And Missing Upper Mandibles

One of the Oni Predator's most unusual features was the absence of his upper mandibles. Instead, he had only lower mandibles, which were longer, thicker, and curved upward. This made his face different from the typical Yautja appearance, although his overall body shape, dreadlocks, armor, and hunting equipment still clearly identified him as a Predator. Concept art connected the jaw design to snake-like anatomy, helping give the Oni Predator a distinct silhouette among the different Predator types.

A Conflict With Kenji And Kiyoshi

The Oni Predator's primary adversaries were Kenji and Kiyoshi, twin brothers divided by succession. Kenji returned as a ninja after years away from home, while Kiyoshi ruled after their father's death. The Predator did not interrupt their duel, suggesting that he followed a version of the Yautja Honor Code and waited for the brothers to finish their own conflict. Afterward, he attacked Kenji, killed many of Kiyoshi's guards, and chased his chosen prey through the castle corridors and rooftops. Kiyoshi survived his fall into the moat, and the brothers eventually joined forces against the Predator. During the final battle, Kenji knocked off the Predator's bio-mask, learned how some of his weapons worked, and used the Predator's own mines against him. The Oni Predator was eventually killed by the combined efforts of Kenji and Kiyoshi, although Kiyoshi later died from his wounds.

The Type And Rank Of The Oni Predator

The Oni Predator's exact clan affiliation and rank were not confirmed. However, his patience, advanced weaponry, and ability to fight multiple skilled warriors suggested that he was an experienced hunter. He behaved more like a disciplined hunter than a reckless killer, since he observed Kenji's abilities, allowed the brothers' duel to conclude, and then challenged his prey directly. His lean build, agility, and reliance on stealth made him similar to the "Light Predator" from Aliens vs. Predator 2.

Oni Predator's Weapons

The Oni Predator carried a wide selection of Yautja weapons. He used wristblades, a combistick, a wrist gauntlet, and a chain whip. His chain whip extended from a specialized wrist gauntlet and ended in a clawed grappling hook, allowing him to grab, pin, pull, or slice enemies from a distance. His combistick also had retractable blades that could expand with enough force to cut through prey impaled on the weapon. The Oni Predator's mines could home in on a target, making them closer to the mine technology used by the Feral Predator in Prey (2022).

Oni Predator's Gear And Armor

Although the Oni Predator moved quickly and had a lean frame, most of his body was protected by metallic armor. He wore a metallic bio-mask, while his lower mandibles remained visible beneath it. He also used a Yautja cloaking device while stalking and dueling Kenji and Kiyoshi. The cloak gave him a major advantage, but both brothers eventually detected his position through observation, instinct, and battlefield awareness.

Conclusion

The Oni Predator was the main Yautja antagonist of "The Sword" segment in Predator: Killer of Killers. He hunted in Japan in 1609, where he targeted Kenji and Kiyoshi during their succession conflict. He was a tall, agile Predator with missing upper mandibles, a bio-mask, cloaking technology, wristblades, a combistick, mines, and a deadly chain whip. Although he killed many guards and seriously wounded Kiyoshi, he was eventually killed when the brothers put aside their feud and fought him together. His failed hunt later influenced the larger story, as the recording of his death reached Yautja Prime and led to Kenji being chosen for capture by the Grendel King.

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