 This article is about a monster in Kamen Rider, the original series.
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- For the child of Fog Mother with the same monster title from Kamen Rider J, see Garai.
Cobra Man (コブラ男, Kobura Otoko, 9) is a cobra monster of Shocker.
History[]
Cobra Man was tasked with stealing the gold from the Japan's Gold depository. While trying to steal the gold from the depository Cobra Man lost his fangs to a dog, while trying to get the fangs back he briefly captures Takeshi Hongo. After his escape the two battle and he is defeated by Kamen Rider 1's Rider Kick.[The Terrifying Cobra Man]
Repaired Cobra Man[]
Cobra Man with a force of Shocker Combatmen.
He is later revived as Repaired Cobra Man (改造コブラ男, Kaizō Kobura Otoko, 10 & 13) with the added ability of breathing fire before being destroyed by Kamen Rider 1's Rider Gaeshi. [The Reborn Cobra Man]
He was later resurrected by Shocker as part of the Revived Monster Army before being destroyed by Tokageron's special bomb. [Tokageron and the Large Monster Army]
Alternate continuities[]
Manga[]
Kamen Rider Manga[]
In the original manga, Cobra Man was a man named Haruhiko (晴彦), who was inducted into Shocker alongside his girlfriend Miyoko (美代子), who became Snake Woman Medusa. The pair are initially assigned to assassinate protestors who oppose a factory run by Shocker; However, while chasing a young boy who witnessed his crimes, Cobra Man encounters Kamen Rider and becomes obsessed with defeating him. In battle, Cobra Man is gravely wounded by Kamen Rider's Rider Great Windmill.
The Great Leader orders the barely-alive Cobra Man's execution for disobeying orders, but Medusa convinces him to let her lover live. Cobra Man is reconstructed and the couple is given the mission to rob gold depositories to fund Shocker's activities. However, Cobra Man tips Hongo off to the scheme in order to have a rematch.
During the fight, Hongo tricks Medusa into firing her lasers into Cobra Man, killing him. In her sorrow, Medusa kills herself while cradling her lover's body.
The First[]
- Main article: Haruhiko Mitamura
In the remake movie, Kamen Rider The First, Cobra Man is simply known as Cobra (コブラ, Kobura), the brainwashed state of Haruhiko Mitamura (三田村 晴彦, Mitamura Haruhiko), he is a special class soldier assigned to Bat's squadron, and later works independently alongside his romantic interest, Snake (formerly known as Miyoko Harada). He is mortally wounded by Kamen Rider 1's Rider Kick and dies while holding Snake's lifeless body in his arms.
Video game[]
Kamen Rider Club[]
Cobra Man appears among the monsters of Shocker which is fought by the six Kamen Riders 1, 2, V3, X, Amazon, and Stronger in Kamen Rider Club.
Powers, Weapons & Abilities[]
Normal[]
Statistics[]
- Height: 220 cm.
- Weight: 125 kg.
Powers[]
- Superhuman Strength: Due to his cybernetic enhancements, Cobra Man is granted strength greater than that of a human being.
- Superhuman Durability: Like many Shocker Monsters before him, Cobra Man put up a decent fight against the masked hero before meeting his first end.
- Superhuman Speed: Cobra Man can move at superhuman speeds.
- Cobra Hand: Cobra Man has an extendable left hand which functions as his primary weapon. This snake hand canextend upwards of 20 feet and can deliver a lethal bite and constrict opponents.
- Cobra-Human Biology: Cobra Man has a unique biology different than most Shocker Monsters. His Ears are filled with Substance A and his heart can mix Substance A & B to create a toxic mist.
- Toxic Mist: When the Substance A of his ears and the Substance B of his fangs mix in his heart, Cobra Man can release a deadly toxic mist which can dissolve nearly everything.
- Whirlwind: By spinning at superhuman speeds, Cobra Man can create a disorienting whirlwind.
- Drilling: By moving at the aforementioned "Superhuman Speeds" Cobra Man can move through the ground like a drill.
Weapons[]
- Substance B Fangs: Given to him by Shocker's Leader, these fangs have stored Substance B within them which is a component of Cobra Mans Toxic Mist attack. These fangs also give Cobra Man a deadly bite which is never used on screen. These fangs were supposedly so high-tech that it took Shocker 6 months to produce.
- Shocker Belt: Cobra Man has a Shocker belt made out of Lead instead of the usual titanium.
Abilities[]
- Superhuman Acrobat: Cobra Man is an incredibly skilled and proficient acrobat.
- Malice: Cobra Man has no sympathy for others and will go as far as too kill a child for Shcoker's ends.
- Stealth: Cobra Man was able to break into a gold vault without being noticed.
Remodeled[]
Statistics[]
- Height: 220-225 cm
- Weight: 125 kg
Powers[]
- Hood: Remodeled Cobra Man has a larger hood than the original Cobra Man.
- Renewed Cobra-Human Biology: Unlike the previous Cobra Man, Remodeled possesses a unique biology dependent on puppy blood.
- Cobra Arm: The same snake arm as his previous form but without the ability to extend and no venomous bite.
- Superhuman Strength: Remodeled Cobra Man possesses superhuman Strength similar to that of the original Cobra Man.
- Superhuman Durability: Remodeled Cobra Man was able to survive The Ship: President exploding at near point-blank range.
- Fire Breath: Remodeled Cobra Man has the new ability to fire an incredibly potent fire breath from his forked tongue. This fire breath was enough to vaporize an innocent man and Ayanokouji into dust.
Weapons[]
- Claws: Just like the original Cobra Man, Remodeled possesses claws but unlike the former he actually used them in combat.
- Shocker Belt: He like many others, possesses a shocker combat belt made from titanium just like his previous self.
Abilities[]
- Acrobatics: While not to the same degree as his former self, remodeled still has acrobatic prowess.
- Apathy: He has no remorse for anyone against Shocker's wishes.
- Intimidation: Using his hood, Cobra Man can easily intimidate an average person.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Cobra Man was portrayed by Susumu Mizushima.
Legacy[]
As Cobra Man is both the first monster to be revived after being destroyed and the first to be given an improved form, he is often referenced by monsters in later series alongside Man Spider and Bat Man, the first monsters in the Kamen Rider series. The spider, bat, and cobra form a trio of reoccurring monster motifs.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider
- Episode 9: The Terrifying Cobra Man
- Episode 10: The Reborn Cobra Man
- Episode 13: Tokageron and the Large Monster Army (theatrically screened as Go Go Kamen Rider)
- Kamen Rider (manga)
- Chapter 3: The Resurrected Cobra Man
Kamen Rider X
- Episode 27: Special Edition, Full Force of Five Riders!! (archive footage only)
Kamen Rider Stronger
- Episode 39/Finale: Goodbye! The Glorious Seven Riders! (archive imagery only)
Kamen Rider 1 Through RX: Big Gathering (archive footage only)
