Kurosaji, also known as Uncle Rhino, is an elderly black rhinoceros featured in *The New Adventures of Kimba the White Lion*. His charcoal-colored skin, long horn, and prominent white eyebrows and beard define his appearance. Kurosaji displays a wise and noble demeanor, acting as a mentor to Kimba (Leo) and aiding the jungle’s peacekeeping initiatives. He engages in physical confrontations when necessary to uphold this peace. In Episode 5 ("Homeland"), Kurosaji encounters Kimba and Laiya at a river during a jungle fire. His counsel becomes vital to resolving the crisis, and he later defends an exhausted Kimba from the antagonistic lion Bubu. Episode 13 reveals his personal tragedy: a close friend perished attempting to climb Mount Moon to reach the Earth Mother, succumbing to freezing temperatures. This history reinforces his role as a keeper of the jungle’s wisdom and legacy. The English-dubbed version of Episode 5 retains his critical assistance to Kimba during the fire and his confrontations against threats to the jungle’s stability, emphasizing loyalty and intergenerational guidance. Kurosaji appears exclusively in *The New Adventures of Kimba the White Lion*. The 1997 film features a rhino called "Uncle Rhino," but no verified link to Kurosaji exists.