Divizio worked alongside other motion capture artists in a makeshift studio, collaborating with the development team to animate his movements for the game.

[13] In addition, some of Kano's traits are modified in this film: he lacks the metallic mask to cover his cybernetic eye, instead having scars around it, and he is depicted in less revealing attire.

[15] Kano is a recurring character in the Mortal Kombat series, known for his affiliation with the Black Dragon clan, mercenary work, and shifting allegiances.

Introduced in Mortal Kombat (1992), he was pursued by United States Special Forces operative Sonya Blade, leading to their long-standing rivalry.

His involvement in Outworld's conflicts continued, including a brief occupancy as Shao's general and later service under the Deadly Alliance of sorcerers Shang Tsung and Quan Chi.

Kano frequently switched sides for personal gain, working for figures like Shao and the Deadly Alliance while clashing with Sonya and the Special Forces.

During Mortal Kombat X (2015), he facilitated the sale of Elder God Shinnok's amulet and later tried to assassinate Shao's general Kotal Kahn, reinforcing his role in Outworld's conflicts.

In the article, Tran initially criticizes Kano as the sole overt villain in the original Mortal Kombat (1992), showcasing moves like his knife projectile and cannonball roll.

Despite his distinctive appearance (white gi, bandolier, and metallic faceplate), Kano was considered less engaging compared to other characters, such as the ninjas or those with magical abilities.

Tran referenced Kano's history, originally conceived with a Japanese-American background and later changed to Australian, inspired by Trevor Goddard's portrayal in the 1995 film.

However, Tran expressed satisfaction with Kano's Australian representation and redesign in Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), examining several of his characteristics: skills in using knives, sense of humor, urinary habits, beer drinking, criminal behavior, clothing style, attitude, dialogues, and gameplay moves.

This includes chugging and spitting out beer, urinating on the ground, and a self-centered personality, which Randall likened to themes associated with glory-hole sexual activity.

[18] Gavin Jasper of Den of Geek discussed Kano and his connections to other Mortal Kombat characters, including Jarek, Hsu Hao, and Kira.

[5] Kano's portrayal by Josh Lawson in the 2021 film generally received positive commentary from the critics, including Screen Rant's Max Ruscinski, CinemaBlend's Mick Joest, and Junkee's Molly Hunt.