SPOILER ALERT! Rhino
Still, upon meeting the peacock, he acted civil towards him until the fight broke out between Shen and Rhino's two disciples, both of whom were easily defeated by his surprisingly strong kung fu skills and bladework. Rhinoceros Though Croc put up a good fight, he was no match for Master Thundering Rhino and accepted his fate to die.
Kung Fu Panda Holiday [1], Thundering Rhino always wished to earn his father's respect, originally assuming that fame and glory would amount to that.
However, Ox and Croc were doing the same thing, but Oogway ignored all their offers. Storming Ox proved to be a constant challenge to Master Rhino (due to the ox's favoritism of action over contemplation), but ultimately turned out to be his greatest pupil. The trio then worked together to defeat the separated sisters, eventually trapping them beneath a large statue head. Later during the day, the trio and Oogway were climbing up the side of Wu Fortress, where they finally learned that Oogway was being metaphorical about his promised riches.
(Skip section)[1]Added by SpottedstarComing soon! Kung Fu Panda HolidayKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters The trio then worked together to defeat the separated sisters, eventually trapping them beneath a large statue head. [3], Thundering Rhino is also known for his successful effort in making Master Croc turn away from his old life of crime with the Wool Stealing Crocodile Bandits. When he was alive, Master Thundering Rhino fought in the 2nd Cartoonian War alongside many heroes from the realm of light. [2], Supervising animator Rodolphe Guenoden commented on Thundering Rhino's mode of force as "a ramming style of fighting, charging forward with his horn, befitting his animalistic tendencies. Seeing an opportunity to gain his father's pride, Rhino finally agreed along with Storming Ox and Croc.
[2] He has also been known to be empathetic in his decisions, providing positive support to the situation. Later during the day, the trio and Oogway were climbing up the side of Wu Fortress, where they finally learned that Oogway was being metaphorical about his promised riches. Upon first meeting the tortoise, Rhino quickly recognized him before Croc or Ox did, presumbly because of his background as a Kung Fu master's son. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, https://dreamworks.fandom.com/wiki/Thundering_Rhino?oldid=117915. Gender Instead of punishing him, Thundering Rhino rewarded his enthusiasm by training him in the art of Kung Fu. However, Rhino had only let them surround him to lull them into a false sense of victory, and he made a sudden punch, shoving them all away. At the moment of their victory, Oogway reappeared, having captured the rest of the gangs, and praised Rhino, Ox, and Croc for being worthy warriors who had found a higher purpose to fight.
They stayed together for years, acting as comrades in many battles and justly ruled Gongmen City together until that fateful day the banished heir returned and killed Storming Ox's master before his very eyes, with the unstoppable weapon, a tragedy which broke Storming Ox's spirit.
However, Oogway already understood Rhino's troubles, and gave the three some cryptic advice; that when the path one takes always leads back to themselves, they will never get anywhere unless they "change course". Rhino's hammer was left mounted in the palace's center square as both a warning to others and a trophy for Lord Shen. Having crossed paths with the trouble-making criminal one day, the two dueled in an epic kung fu battle on the shores of the Wa Su Li River. Thundering Rhino's mercy and compassion towards others is also made apparent in his experience with Master Croc. [4]Added by SpottedstarAs head of the Kung Fu Council, Master Thundering Rhino has been noted to be revered for his wisdom, kind humor, and good deeds. Flying Rhino Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. They stayed together for years, acting as comrades in many battles and justly ruled Gongmen together until that fateful day the banished heir returned and killed Storming Ox's master before his very eyes, with the unstoppable weapon, a tragedy which broke Storming Ox's spirit. The two were defeated, though Shen's weapons were broken by Thundering Rhino when he attempted to attack the master, whom he called a show-off.
[1], Thundering Rhino appeared to focus largely on brute strength, but was by no means lacking in speed or accuracy, as he was able to swiftly overwhelm Shen, who was an accomplished kung fu master himself and had solely held his own against both Croc and Storming Ox. Dreamworks Animation Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Concept art of Thundering Rhino by Nicolas Marlet, Model sheet of Thundering Rhino's platform by Nico Marlet. Books Rhino's hammer was left mounted in the palace's center square as both a warning to others and a trophy for Lord Shen.
He was the previous leader of the Kung Fu Council, which protected the vast metropolis of Gongmen City after the city's single heir, Lord Shen, was exiled. Thundering Rhino was born into a long line of kung fu masters, having been raised and trained under the teachings of his father known as Master Flying Rhino.
Thundering Rhino was designed to appear "as square and solid as a stone wall," and thus formidable to any opponent that challenges him and the Council. Combat style Skin color
Background information One day, Rhino partook in a three-way-fight with Storming Ox and Croc, a battle which ended in a complete standstill. [8]Lord Shen fighting the Kung Fu Council in Kung Fu Panda 2Added by SpottedstarIn Kung Fu Panda 2, Rhino was fully aware of the crimes committed by Shen when he, along with the Kung Fu Council, agreed to take the stewardship of Gongmen City, and made it clear when the banished heir returned that they would protect the city from him. Thundering Rhino was designed to appear "as square and solid as a stone wall," and thus formidable to any opponent that challenges him and the Council. Eventually, Thundering Rhino's Kung Fu proved superior over Croc's. At the moment of their victory, Oogway reappeared, having captured the rest of the gangs, and praised Rhino, Ox, and Croc for being worthy warriors who had found a higher purpose to fight. After defeating the criminal in battle, rather than finishing the victory by delivering a fatal blow, Thundering Rhino instead asked Croc to use his kung fu for the benefit of others. Thundering Rhino After commenting that a peaceful solution would be better way to end the conflict, he then proceeded to grip the serpents by their tails, tie them into knots, and throw them to a far off desert, telling them they were evicted. Unfortunately, Thundering Rhino was no match for Shen's powerful cannon, and was killed on impact. Although the sisters proved too much to fight alone, as Rhino discovered when he was briefly trapped beneath a broken pillar, Rhino, Ox and Croc managed to combine their talents to defeat them in a coordinated attack.
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At the Jade Palace's formal Winter Feast dinner, Rhino wore a long silver robe over a traditional black kung fu uniform laced together with a yellow stripe across the waist. [9], Master Thundering Rhino is the most revered amongst all of the masters on the Kung Fu Council. According to Po, after these events Oogway sent Rhino and his fellow warriors on a journey which eventually led them to Gongmen City where they formed the Masters Council, with Rhino as the leader. The scene was witnessed by Master Oogway, who was unimpressed but soon found an opportunity for the three warriors to change for the better when the Wu Sisters escaped from a nearby prison. BlueBrown (in Kung Fu Panda Holiday) When the three inquired as to how they would get across, Oogway replied by flinging all three of them into the bridge, forcing them to prop themselves between the two pillars. However, Ox and Croc were doing the same thing, but Oogway ignored all their offers.
Clothing Thundering Rhino bravely prepared for battle, but was killed by the weapon's first blast.
After Ox deduced that the tail knot at the center of the vortex was their weakness, Croc charged at the vortex and brought it to a halt with his tough hide.
My source, of course, is my unstoppable force!" [9], Shen fighting the Kung Fu Council in Kung Fu Panda 2, Rhino was fully aware of the crimes committed by Shen when he, along with the Kung Fu Council, agreed to take the stewardship of Gongmen City, and made it clear when the banished heir returned that they would protect the city from him. When the young ox skipped out on his chores and snuck into the city palace to watch Thundering Rhino spar, Master Rhino was impressed by his enthusiasm and decided to train him in the art of Kung Fu.
First appearance The two were defeated, though Shen's weapons were broken by Thundering Rhino when he attempted to attack the master, whom he called a show-off.
"Gongmen is under the stewardship of the Masters' Council and we will protect it even from you."
One day, Rhino partook in a three-way-fight with Storming Ox and Croc, a battle which ended in a complete standstill. Before they could settle for the night, Oogway received news that the Wu Sisters were plotting to unify the gang leaders, and the group set out in order to reach the fortress as soon as possible. Thundering Rhino bravely prepared for battle, but was ultimately killed by the weapon's first blast.
The two were defeated, though Shen's weapons were broken by Thundering Rhino when he attempted to attack the master, whom he called a show-off. When the three inquired as to how they would get across, Oogway replied by flinging all three of them into the bridge, forcing them to prop themselves between the two pillars. With that, Shen revealed his great weapon: a cannon. "Gongmen is under the stewardship of the Masters' Council and we will protect it even from you."
When not engaged in battle or leading the Kung Fu Council, Master Thundering Rhino can be humorous and a great resource of wisdom.
When the former street-fighters revealed that they were doing this for honor, they intimidated the various visiting gangs into retreating while the sisters fought alone.