Rhino
Steel Rhino
An enemy character who wears a powerful titanium rhino-shaped suit through human experimentation and possesses superhuman strength. One of Spider-Man's primary villains.
Quotes
- Come on, crash into my super powerful horn!
- Power is everything!
- This steel body is my proof!
- Spidey, I'm not ready to lose to you yet!
- Let's settle this with one blow!
Trivia
- Rhino's suit was initially a bio-enhancement suit but later became titanium.
- In the comics, he once attempted to join the heroes.
- His name derives from a Russian word meaning 'rhinoceros'.
- Multiple voice actors have portrayed him, with Wataru Takagi frequently in Japanese versions.
- The power suit is said to weigh approximately 200kg.
Alternate names
Alexei Sidorov
Alexei
Rhino
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A massive and powerful build covered in a thick titanium suit. Features a rhino horn on the head, with the entire body having a steel-like texture that gives a rugged impression.
- Height
- Approx. 200cm
- Weight
- Approx. 200kg
- Distinguishing features
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- Rhino horn
- Steel armored suit
- Massive physique
- Iconic items
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- Rhino power suit
- Horn-shaped helmet
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ferocious
- Detailed personality
- Brutish and aggressive, prefers to overwhelm with brute force. Simple-minded and straightforward at times, but has a sense of duty and charges ahead for his objectives.
- Keywords
-
- Ferocious
- Reckless
- Loyal
- Simple
- Powerful
- Talents
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- Superhuman physical strength
- Incredible durability
- Immense power
- High shock absorption
- Skills
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- Hand-to-hand combat
- Combat resistance
- Power suit operation
- Motivation
- Driven by greed, revenge, and a desire for recognition through power. Strong animosity toward Spider-Man.
- Habits
- Frequently uses headbutts and favors reckless charges. Expresses emotions intensely.
History
- Backstory
- A man named Alexei Sidorov, originally involved in crime, underwent secret human experimentation to don an ultra-powerful titanium rhino-shaped suit, transforming into a superhuman. Since then, he continues villainous acts as one of Spider-Man's enemies.
- Debut date
- August 1, 1966
- Work title
- The Amazing Spider-Man
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- issue #41
Power Suit Acquisition
- Significant event
- Power Suit Acquisition
- Description
- Through human experimentation, donned the Rhino suit and gained superhuman powers.
First Clash with Spider-Man
- Significant event
- First Clash with Spider-Man
- Description
- In his debut appearance, battled Spider-Man and forced him into a struggle with his immense power.
Avengers Affiliation Attempt
- Significant event
- Avengers Affiliation Attempt
- Description
- Temporarily attempted to approach the hero side to expand his influence.
Relationships
Jack O'Lantern
Ally
Cooperation in criminal organization
Spider-Man
Rival
Repeated intense battles
Hell's Kitchen Big Boys
Hell's Kitchen Big Boys: member
Sinister Six
Sinister Six: member
Media appearances
The Amazing Spider-Man
Manga / Supporting
1966 comic debut
Spider-Man (1994 TV series)
Anime / Supporting
1994 TV anime series
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Movie / Cameo
2014 theatrical film
Spider-Man (PS4)
Game / Supporting
2018 video game
Voice cast and creators
Wataru Takagi
- Voice actor
- Wataru Takagi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime series
Clancy Brown
- Voice actor
- Clancy Brown
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Game version
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
John Romita Sr.
- Creator name
- John Romita Sr.
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Rhino Action Figure
- Item name
- Rhino Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Rhino Costume
- Item name
- Rhino Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited