 This article is about a monster in Power Rangers Samurai.
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- "What? Rangers! How did you get into my dream world? I didn't put you to sleep."
- ―Rhinosnorus's reaction to seeing Kevin and Mike in the dream world.[src]
- "Your turn, blue boy!"
- ―Rhinosnorus charging at Kevin and his final words before his first destruction.[src]
- "I'm going to put you all to sleep permanently!"
- ―Rhinosnorus when turning into a Mega-Monster.[src]
- "But I'm not tired."
- ―Rhinosnorus's final words before his destruction.[src]
Rhinosnorus is a rhino/elephant/sleep-themed Nighlok that appears in the two final episodes of Power Rangers Samurai, appearing as the primary antagonist of the penultimate episode "Broken Dreams" and the secondary antagonist of the final episode "The Ultimate Duel". He is also the final monster of that season.
History[]
Rhinosnorus was first dispatched by Master Xandred to induce good dreams. Although Jayden brushed off Mentor Ji's explanation as it "not being a bad thing", Ji warned him that Rhinosnorus could eat the dream incarnations of his now-dreaming victims, where they would never wake again. He attempted to consume as many of his victims as possible but was defeated by Mike and Kevin.
He then retreated back to the Netherworld, much to Master Xandred's anger. 
TV STORY-Broken Dreams
He is kicked out of the Netherworld by Master Xandred for complaining. After being powered up, he battles the Rangers except Jayden (who is battling Deker) and is destroyed by Kevin's Hydro Bow attack.
He then grows into a Mega-Monster, and but is destroyed by the Samurai Megazord. TV STORY-The Ultimate Duel
Rhinosnorus later attended a Halloween party in the Nighlok Heaven where he recounts his battles with the Samurai Rangers. TV STORY-Party Monsters
Personality[]
Rhinosnorus was a loyal soldier of the Nighloks who is faithful to Master Xandred. He loyally followed Xandred’s orders to capture Dayu, who betrayed his master, and didn't stop at his task.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Teleportation: Rhinosnorus can teleport to any location at will.
- Portal Creation: He can open a portal that resembles twinkling stars on a bluish-purple space background to enter the dream world.
- Dream Travel: Rhinosnourus can travel to places in the Dream World faster.
- Dream Changing: If Rhinosnorus is in the dream world, he can make anything happen, such as giving people bad dreams and making giant boulders chase after two Rangers.
- Mouth Expansion: Rhinosaurus can expand his jaws at incredibly wide lengths to devour his victims.
- Mega Monster Form: Rhinosnorus can grow into his Mega Monster form at will.
Abilities[]
- Moogers Summoning: Rhinosnorus can summon an army of Moogers to aid him in battle.
- Hop and Bop: Rhinosnorus can jump rapidly all the while as he attacks the enemy with great force.
Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
- Dream Sword: Rhinosnorus is equipped with a sword in battle.
- Mist Blower: Located on Rhinosnorus's left hand is a fish-like blower which he can use to fire an oneiric mist at his enemies that makes people go to sleep and enter a dream state. If the Mist Blower is destroyed, the people will be free from the Dream World and wake up immediately.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- He is voiced by Campbell Cooley, who would voice Admiral Malkor in the following season.
- Rhinosnorus’s voice sounded identical to that of Skullington.
Design[]
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Etymology[]
- Rhinosnorus’ name comes from the words in this order: Rhino, Snore, and Taurus, which made sense due to what he is based on and what his abilities are.
Notes[]
- Unlike his Japanese counterpart, he was not defeated by Blue Super Samurai Mode and Claw Armor Megazord with the Samurai Battle Cannon when giant as the Black Box is not ready until Super Samurai.
- Like Arachnitor and Robtish, he appears in three episodes.
- Rhinosnorus is the first rhino-themed monster in the Saban Brands era, followed by Osogain in Super Megaforce and later Rygore in Super Ninja Steel.
- Much like fellow sleep-inducing monster Somnibot (from the Zeo episode "Rock-A-Bye Power Rangers"), Rhinosnorus' puns and metaphors are based on sleep and bedtime, e.g. "Time to turn out the lights!". This is echoed a few seasons later with Nightmare from Dino Super Charge.
- Somnibot's powers are also nearly identical to his, except Rhinosnorus does not sing a lullaby as he is casting his spell, while she herself does sing. Somnibot also doesn't consume the dream incarnations of those she puts to sleep; she, for example, put several picnickers to sleep in Angel Grove Park before laughing and heading to the riverbed, leaving her victims alone to sleep peacefully.
Appearances[]
Power Rangers Samurai
- Episode 19: Broken Dreams
- Episode 20/Finale: The Ultimate Duel
- Halloween Special: Party Monsters
- Power Rangers Super Samurai
- Christmas Special: Stuck on Christmas (flashback; archive footage only)
See Also[]
- Yumebakura - Super Sentai counterpart in Shinkenger. See comparison page.
References[]
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