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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Karai is a recurring character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) franchise. She is generally portrayed as a skilled and formidable martial artist with complex loyalties.

In the various TMNT iterations, Karai's backstory and relationship to the Shredder vary. She is often depicted as either Shredder's adopted daughter, his second-in-command, or a high-ranking member of the Foot Clan. Her allegiance frequently shifts, sometimes aligning with the Turtles, and other times serving as their adversary.

Karai's first appearance in a TMNT cartoon came in 2003, in the TV show of the same name. Regardless of the specific incarnation, Karai is usually depicted as a capable warrior and a character with a strong sense of honor, often torn between her loyalty to the Foot Clan and her respect for the Turtles.