 This article is about a monster in Kamen Rider, the original series.
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- For the version of this character from the 2005 film re-imagination, see Spider.
- For the version of this character from the 2023 film re-imagination, see Kumo Augment-01.
- For this monster's Space Shocker reincarnation, see Space Man Spider.
Man Spider[src] (蜘蛛男, Kumo Otoko) is a spider-themed monster created by Shocker. He is a monster specializing in assassination and was responsible for kidnapping Takeshi Hongo so that Shocker could create Kamen Rider 1.
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History
The creation of Kamen Rider 1
- "Takeshi Hongo, you traitor! I'll stop your breath this time!"
- ―Man Spider, disgusted of Hongo's Shocker betrayal[src]
Man Spider was one of the monsters created by Shocker to help in the process of world domination. He was sent to kidnap Takeshi Hongo so Shocker could turn him into a super cyborg, Hongo's capture was a success and everything was going according to plan until Hiroshi Midorikawa, one of Shocker's scientists, betrayed the organization and saved Hongo. Man Spider discreetly chased the two until they reached a hideout and killed Hiroshi. In an unfortunate coincidence, Hiroshi's daughter, Ruriko Midorikawa, arrived at just this moment and believed that Hongo had killed her father, but before she could do anything, Man Spider knocked her out and kidnapped her. Hongo went into combat against the monster and several Shocker Combatmen arrived to help Man Spider kill Hongo. Hongo transformed into Kamen Rider 1 and had a brief fight against the monster, which was finally defeated with a Rider Kick.[The Eerie Man Spider]
Creation of Gebacondor
Man Spider's portrait
A portrait of Man Spider appeared lining a wall with those of the other original four monsters (Bat Man, Scorpion Man, and Sarracenian), in a Shocker base where Gebacondor was created with the strongest traits of the past monsters defeated by Kamen Rider. [The Blood-Sucking Monster Gebacondor]
Resurrection and attack on Toyo Atomic Energy Research Laboratory
A revived Man Spider confronts Ken Nemoto, who would become Shocker commander Tokageron.
Later, Man Spider was resurrected alongside all of the other Shocker monsters killed by Kamen Rider 1. He received orders alongside Shinigami Chameleon to go kidnap the football player named Ken Nemoto for the plan to invade the Toyo Atomic Energy Research Laboratory could be a success. Nemoto had a brief fight against the two monsters but was easily captured by Man Spider's webs.
Man Spider, along with the other resurrected monsters and Tokageron, later launched an attack on the laboratory, but were easily overpowered by Kamen Rider 1 and killed by the explosion of the Barrier Destruction Ball of Tokageron.[Tokageron and the Large Monster Army]
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Man Spider also made a brief return appearance in the monster army of the Kamen Rider vs. Shocker movie but did not actually have an active participation there.[Kamen Rider vs. Shocker]
Appearances in other media
Manga
Kamen Rider Manga
Man Spider appeared in Shotaro Ishinomori's original Kamen Rider manga. As in TV series, he is the first monster to be introduced and face Hongo. His appearance is almost similar to his live-action counterpart, with the exception of his four arms.
Unlike his live-action counterpart, Man Spider actually survived his first battle with Hongo. He was rescued by fellow Shocker monster, Moray Eel Man, who brought him back to Shocker's base where he begged the Great Leader for a second chance to defeat Hongo. After being repaired, Man Spider once again set out to hunt Hongo while being watched by Bat Man, who was under orders to execute him should he fail. Unable to defeat Hongo, Man Spider chose to end his own life out of fear.
Anime
Kamen Rider SD
SD Kumo Otoko.
- Main article: Man Spider (SD)
Man Spider: A member of Grand Shocker. The very first monster to ever appear in Kamen Rider is the main villain whom RX is fighting against in this animated short. He kidnaps Michiru and brainwashes her and sets a trap for Black RX. He is weakened by the other Riders just in time for Black RX to destroy him.
Video Games
Kamen Rider Club
Man Spider 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.
Kamen Rider on Super Famicom
Man Spider is among the Shocker enemies in the Super Famicom Kamen Rider game.
Hero Senki: Project Olympus
in Hero Senki: Project Olympus Man Spider are common enemeis.
Kamen Rider on PlayStation
Kumo Otoko Saikyo Kaijin Form.
Kumo Otoko is one of several Shocker and Gel Shocker monsters that appear in the PlayStation Kamen Rider video game. They are fought by the player in the "Kamen Rider Story". In the "Shocker Story" players play as Shocker monsters which must defeat enemy Shocker monsters. If the player successfully passes the 8th round, the player's Shocker monster turns into Saikyō Kaijin (最強怪人) which is stronger and has a different appearance from the original form. The player can then upgrade punching power, kicking power or both or can summon 6 Combatmen to aid them. the player then must defeat Kamen Rider 1 before facing Kamen Rider 2.
All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2
Man Spider in All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2.
Man Spider appears as a monster in the video game All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2.
Personality
Man Spider is a loyal member of Shocker capturing Takeshi Hongo for getting more members for the organization and killing Doctor Midorikawa for helping Hongo escape and defecting Shocker.
Powers and Abilities
Man Spider
Statistics[1]
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 94 kg
Man Spider[src] (蜘蛛男, Kumo Otoko) has heightened strength and agility, enabling him to accomplish jobs like assassinations and abductions.
- Abilities
- Webs: Man Spider can shoot webs to trap his opponents and to use as a climbing rope, these webs were originally white but turned yellow after resurrection.
- Darts: Man Spider can fire darts from the mouth, these darts can liquefy an entire human in seconds.
- Spider Trackers: Man Spider can control Spider Trackers that chase opponents and send information to Man Spider's base.
- Enhanced Jumping: Man Spider is capable of jumping much higher than an average human.
- Arsenal
- Stick: After being resurrected, Man Spider gained the ability to fight with a stick that is commonly used by Shocker Combatmen.
Appearances: Kamen Rider Episodes 1, 11 (portrait), 13, Kamen Rider X Episode 27 (archive footage only), Kamen Rider 1 Through RX: Big Gathering (archive footage only)
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Man Spider was voiced by the late Ryuji Saikachi (槐 柳二, Saikachi Ryūji) and portrayed by an unidentified suit actor.
Legacy
Man Spider holds the status of being the first monster in the entire Kamen Rider franchise. As a result, he and the second Shocker Inhumanoid, Bat Man, are often referenced by the first monsters created or encountered in many later series sharing the same animal motifs. In these cases, the spider-based monster is the first to be encountered, while the bat-based monster appears second or alongside the spider monster. Together with Cobra Man, the first monster to attain a stronger form, the spider, bat, and cobra form a trio of reoocurring monster motifs.
Notes
Appearances
Kamen Rider
- Episode 1: The Eerie Man Spider
- Episode 11: The Blood-Sucking Monster Gebacondor (portrait)
- Episode 13: Tokageron and the Large Monster Army (theatrically screened as Go Go Kamen Rider)
- Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
- Kamen Rider X
- Episode 27: Special Edition, Full Force of Five Riders!! (archive footage only)
- Kamen Rider 1 Through RX: Big Gathering (archive footage only)
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