Five-Man Band/Western Animation A-M

The Five-Man Band is a group of characters whose members fall into archetypes which all complement one another. They are a very specific team with skills that contribute to the group in a unique way. Here are some places where the trope occurs in animation:

* Note: Abu and Iago are the Team Pets, plus Rajah when he joins the team.

The Amazing Chan and The Chan Clan

Angelina Ballerina

Avatar: The Last Airbender

* Note: Peck is The Chick (No Pun) and Freddy is an Anti Hero.

* Note: Ziv Zulander clearly defined the niches when designing the Boyzz Bots, but usually they have at least one companion in their own niche.

Braceface

* Note: Actually, Linka and Wheeler form a Lancer/Big Guy duo.

* Note: Jérémie's also the team leader.

Codename Kids Next Door

Darkwing Duck

Dinosaucers

* Note: The series notes the Five Man Band set-up as the other four characters and The Mentor are given titles to go along with The Hero later on.

Horseland

The Lebrons

* Note: Despite the central characters being a band with five people, the show loves to subvert this.

The Mighty B

* Note: Portia, Gwen and Penny are Token Evil Teammates, but Penny is a friend of Bessie.

* Note: On The Muppet Show, their roles aren't cut and dry. In adult form, Fozzie isn't so dumb, and Gonzo and Scooter are both somewhere between The Smart Guy and The Lancer. Besides, The Muppet Show has Loads and Loads of Characters.