Which Mortal Kombat fighter is secretly named Hanzo Hasashi?

Scorpion is the Mortal Kombat fighter whose original human name is Hanzo Hasashi.

Hanzo Hasashi was a Japanese warrior and leader of the Shirai Ryu clan. After his death, he returns as the undead specter Scorpion, driven for much of the early series by revenge against those he believes destroyed his family and clan.

Scorpion’s signature visual features include a yellow ninja-like outfit, a chained kunai weapon, and the shouted command “Get over here!” His rivalry with Sub-Zero is one of the franchise’s central conflicts, although later stories add more nuance to their relationship and shared enemies.

The name Scorpion identifies the revenant warrior persona, while Hanzo Hasashi identifies the man he was before becoming a specter. This distinction matters because later games explore his restoration, changing alliances, and role beyond simple vengeance.