“ | This isn't a rivalry, it's euthanasia. It's our time. | „ |
~ Kirsten Geary |
A common type of villain in movies concerning sports, a rival may not actually be an evil person but is in the way of the hero. Many rivals resort to cheating or unsporting tactics, so they could be considered dishonorable. There are rivals, however, that do fight fairly with the hero and even wish that they become stronger so they have a fair battle in the future. Outside sports, it might even be possible for the rivals to actually be true friends.
Outside sports-themed media, a rival can be a type of archenemy who causes problems for a hero but often shares a mutual respect for his or her opponent, whether it's similar appearances, (Shadow the Hedgehog or Metal Sonic to Sonic the Hedgehog), love rivals, (Gaston LeGume to Beast over Belle), having a genuine friendship outside of whatever they are rivals at (GOD to James Dean) or just old fashioned childish behavior, which is common in sitcoms or children's cartoons (Mr. Krabs vs. Plankton).
While it's common for these kinds of villains to share a mutual respect for their opponents unlike archenemies and nemeses, it's not always necessary for them to do so.
All items (5210)
- A-Squad Power Rangers
- A-Train (TV Series)
- Aaron Burr (Hamilton)
- Aaron Dingle
- Aaron Keener
- Aaron Peel
- Ab Cross
- Abby Anderson
- Abel Walker
- Abhorash
- Abidos the Third
- Abigail (Metal Slug)
- Abomination (2008 Novelization)
- Abomination (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Abomination (Marvel's Avengers)
- Abomination (Marvel)
- Aboras
- Abraham Van Helsing (Hotel Transylvania)
- Abraxus Rockerzahn
- AC-DC
- Acapulco (Hotel Artemis)
- Accelerator
- Ace Johnson
- Ace Remacho
- Acnologia
- ADA
- Ada Mason
- Adagio Dazzle
- Adair
- Adam Carrington
- Adam Hart
- Adam Smasher
- Adam Taurus
- Adegast
- Adelaide Wilson
- Adjutant Booba
- Admin T. Irving
- Administrator (Team Fortress 2)
- Admiral Admirable
- Admiral Kassius Konstantine
- Admiral Orlock
- Admiral Ozzel
- Admiral Perry
- Admiral Piett
- Admiral Whiskers
- Adolf Hitler (Danger 5)
- Adolf Hitler (DC)
- Adolf Hitler (Marvel)
- Adon (Street Fighter)
- Adonis (Teen Titans)
- Adrestian Empire
- Adrian Neville
- Adrian Yates
- Adu Du
- Aegor Rivers
- Aemond Targaryen
- Aeolus
- Aerys II Targaryen
- Agent 47
- Agent 84
- Agent One and Agent Two
- Agent Terex
- Agents Brick and Savannah
- Agents of Crash
- Aguilera
- Agustin Allende
- Ahkmou
- Ahuizotl (My Little Pony)
- Aidan Critchley
- Aidan Maguire
- Aiden (Minecraft: Story Mode)
- Air Man
- Airachnid
- Airazor
- Akagi (Azur Lane)
- Akaza
- Akechi Mitsuhide
- Aki Myojin
- Aki Sawada
- Akira Nishikiyama
- Akomaru
- Aksel Bang
- Akuma (Street Fighter)
- Akuma Shogun
- Akurans
- Akuro
- Al Capone (The Untouchables)
- Al Chapman
- Al Pellet
- Al-G Rhythm
- Al-Qatala
- Alabama Cobb
- Alain
- Alamar (Enroth)
- Alastor (Hazbin Hotel)
- Alastor (Viewtiful Joe)
- Albatross Sanctos
- Albedo (Ben 10)
- Albert Sparma
- Albert Wesker (Film Series)
- Albert Wesker (Resident Evil)
- Alberto Clemente
- Alberto Ranieri
- Albrecht Von Beck
- Alchemist
- Alcina Dimitrescu
- Alder and Dash
- Aldoron
- Aldrich Killian (LEGO Marvel Super Heroes)
- Aldrich Killian (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Alec Baldwin (Team America: World Police)
- Alec Trevelyan
- Aleera
- Aleister Crowley (A Certain Magical Index)
- Alejandro Burromuerto
- Alejandro Sosa (Scarface: The World Is Yours)
- Alessandro Marchi
-
- Alex Green
- Alex Kralie
- Alexander (Inotia)
- Alexander (Makai Kingdom)
- Alexander Anderson
- Alexander Luthor, Sr.
- Alexander Petrov
- Alexander Slater
- Alexi Leonov
- Alfredo Grossi
- Algolian Volka
- Ali Kırgız
- Alicent Hightower
- Alicia Sierra
- Alien (Popee the Performer)
- Alien (Spring Breakers)
- Alien A and B
- Alistair Ryle
- Alkhema
- Alkin
- Allen (The Walking Dead)
- Allen Hale
- Allen O'Neil
- Alliser Thorne
- Ally Allston
- Alois Trancy
- Alora
- Aloyse Von Roddenstein
- Aloysius Animo
- Alpha Diablosaurus
- Alpha Twins
- Alphonse (Dead Man Down)
- Alphonso de Noronho
- Alraune
- Alric (Wolfblood)
- Alternate Reality Mr. Krabs
- Alucard (Hellsing)
- Amanda (Rule of Rose)
- Amanda Evert
- Amanda Waller (Telltale)
- Amaterasu Corporation
- Amazoness Quartet
- Ambassador Sobiesky
- Amber Pollock
- Amber Von Tussle
- Ambrose Jakis
- Ameisha Kichougasaki
- Amenadiel (DC)
- Amenadiel (Lucifer)
- Amiba
- Amma Crellin
- Amos Thorpe
- Amy Barlow
- Amy Madison
- Amy Squirrel
- Ana Spelunky
- Anastasia Tremaine
- Anastasius
- Anavel Gato
- Andre (Kong: The Animated Series)
- Andre Demouche
- Andrea de' Pazzi
- Andrei (In Hell)
- Andrei Markov
- Andrew "Combo" Gascoigne
- Andrew Brandt
- Andrew Milton
- Andrew Oikonny
- André Vasling
- Andy (Stranger Things)
- Andy Bernard
- Andy Landers
- Andy Sugden
- Angel Eyes
- Angelica Pickles
- Angelo Punchinello
- Angels of Death Motorcycle Club
- Angie (Need For Speed)
- Angry Video Game Nerd