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**** Fourthed. I freaking love Toph. She's just such an amazing, well-rounded character that I can't relate to-but could totally see going out with. No, no PSL here-I just think she's a really cool person.
**** Fourthed. I freaking love Toph. She's just such an amazing, well-rounded character that I can't relate to-but could totally see going out with. No, no PSL here-I just think she's a really cool person.
** Ye gods, Azula. Female [[Magnificent Bastard|Magnificent Bastards]] are hard to come by - especially those ''still in their teen years'' - but she pretty much epitomizes the image.
** Ye gods, Azula. Female [[Magnificent Bastard|Magnificent Bastards]] are hard to come by - especially those ''still in their teen years'' - but she pretty much epitomizes the image.
*** Also, very few works of fiction could successfully make you [[Cry for The Devil|pity such a character]] and realize that they have [[Hidden Depths]] to them at [[Grand Finale|the last moment]]. But damn, [[Alas Poor Villain|Azula....]]
*** Also, very few works of fiction could successfully make you [[Cry for The Devil|pity such a character]] and realize that they have [[Hidden Depths]] to them at [[Grand Finale|the last moment]]. But damn, [[Alas, Poor Villain|Azula....]]
*** Not many characters can make your heart break and ''scare the shit out of you'' at the same time.
*** Not many characters can make your heart break and ''scare the shit out of you'' at the same time.
** Mai is just as awesome with her dry wit, especially when she's playing off Zuko's dorkiness.
** Mai is just as awesome with her dry wit, especially when she's playing off Zuko's dorkiness.
*** This Troper thinks Mai - that [[Deadpan Snarker|cool]], [[The Quiet One|calm]], [[Well Excuse Me Princess|collected]] [[Ninja]] -is the greatest female character on this show! She's the only one to totally pwn Azula when she's her sane, [[Magnificent Bastard]] self... without lifting a finger! An action that caused the [[Manipulative Bastard]] herself to "miscalculate!" [[The Power of Love]] has never looked so [[Badass]].
*** This Troper thinks Mai - that [[Deadpan Snarker|cool]], [[The Quiet One|calm]], [[Well, Excuse Me, Princess!|collected]] [[Ninja]] -is the greatest female character on this show! She's the only one to totally pwn Azula when she's her sane, [[Magnificent Bastard]] self... without lifting a finger! An action that caused the [[Manipulative Bastard]] herself to "miscalculate!" [[The Power of Love]] has never looked so [[Badass]].
*** This troper is a Zutarian who thinks Mai is one of the coolest characters in any show.
*** This troper is a Zutarian who thinks Mai is one of the coolest characters in any show.
** Same goes for Ty Lee. [[Fan Nickname|Ozai's Angels]] for the win!
** Same goes for Ty Lee. [[Fan Nickname|Ozai's Angels]] for the win!
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*** [[My Friends and Zoidberg|Sokka included!]]
*** [[My Friends and Zoidberg|Sokka included!]]
**** Oh, ''absolutely'' Sokka. In a series where he's overshadowed by awesome of his gifted friends, his frequently unusual ideas, determination, and courage show pretty consistent development throughout, and it is wonderful to see. Deciding he's the 'warrior' of the southern tribe in his father's absence and facing down Zuko's ship was at once terribly reckless and immensely brave; even when his attempts were unsuccessful, Sokka kept on trying. What's more, his taking a level in badass doesn't somehow eclipse (hah) his initial characterisation, but re-enforce the positive traits he already had. People adore and admire Katara for good reasons, but Sokka deserves respect (and a bit more confidence in himself). And an honourable mention to Hakoda, for as far as we see, he's a smart warrior too, and comes across as a decent, caring father to his children in spite of his very small role.
**** Oh, ''absolutely'' Sokka. In a series where he's overshadowed by awesome of his gifted friends, his frequently unusual ideas, determination, and courage show pretty consistent development throughout, and it is wonderful to see. Deciding he's the 'warrior' of the southern tribe in his father's absence and facing down Zuko's ship was at once terribly reckless and immensely brave; even when his attempts were unsuccessful, Sokka kept on trying. What's more, his taking a level in badass doesn't somehow eclipse (hah) his initial characterisation, but re-enforce the positive traits he already had. People adore and admire Katara for good reasons, but Sokka deserves respect (and a bit more confidence in himself). And an honourable mention to Hakoda, for as far as we see, he's a smart warrior too, and comes across as a decent, caring father to his children in spite of his very small role.
*** And Prince Zuko especially! Truly one of the best [[Anti Hero]] characters I've ever seen. He's got a well-written sympathetic background and redemption story, and he's a total badass on the outside while being a total dork on the inside ([[Crowning Moment of Funny|and sometimes the outside]]). And a [[Woobie]], too.
*** And Prince Zuko especially! Truly one of the best [[Anti-Hero]] characters I've ever seen. He's got a well-written sympathetic background and redemption story, and he's a total badass on the outside while being a total dork on the inside ([[Crowning Moment of Funny|and sometimes the outside]]). And a [[Woobie]], too.
*** Absolutely Zuko, oh my gosh. Never have I cheered so loudly for a two-dimensional drawing! He seems almost like a real person, with all his flaws and insecurities and strengths and character development that makes me as a writer squee in delight. Being drop-dead sexy is just the cherry on the top.
*** Absolutely Zuko, oh my gosh. Never have I cheered so loudly for a two-dimensional drawing! He seems almost like a real person, with all his flaws and insecurities and strengths and character development that makes me as a writer squee in delight. Being drop-dead sexy is just the cherry on the top.
** Have we forgotten [[Badass Grandpa|Iroh]]? The kids are all great, true, but Iroh is a rare example of an adult in a children's series who makes growing up look like something well worth doing.
** Have we forgotten [[Badass Grandpa|Iroh]]? The kids are all great, true, but Iroh is a rare example of an adult in a children's series who makes growing up look like something well worth doing.
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** [[Memetic Mutation|SnooPING AS usual, I see?]]
** [[Memetic Mutation|SnooPING AS usual, I see?]]
** Something needs to be said for Scratch and Grounder. They're both hilarious, and the way they alternate from bickering and insulting each other to getting along so well it's almost [[Ho Yay]] is a joy to watch. I'm not alone on this, since they were so influental to the franchise as a whole that they were expied ''twice''. Often imitated, never duplicated.
** Something needs to be said for Scratch and Grounder. They're both hilarious, and the way they alternate from bickering and insulting each other to getting along so well it's almost [[Ho Yay]] is a joy to watch. I'm not alone on this, since they were so influental to the franchise as a whole that they were expied ''twice''. Often imitated, never duplicated.
* [[Justice League Unlimited|The Question]]. Smart as a whip. [[Badass in A Nice Suit|Dresses]] [[Coat Hat Mask|sharp.]] Can weaponize anything within reach. Willing to sacrifice life and reputation for the good of the team. Makes [[Conspiracy Theorist|conspiracy theorists]] look cool. And ''[[Jeffrey Combs|that voice]]'' . . .
* [[Justice League Unlimited|The Question]]. Smart as a whip. [[Badass in A Nice Suit|Dresses]] [[Coat, Hat, Mask|sharp.]] Can weaponize anything within reach. Willing to sacrifice life and reputation for the good of the team. Makes [[Conspiracy Theorist|conspiracy theorists]] look cool. And ''[[Jeffrey Combs|that voice]]'' . . .
** And when working with Huntress... dawww
** And when working with Huntress... dawww
** The Goddamn [[Batman]]. So nice, we listed him twice.
** The Goddamn [[Batman]]. So nice, we listed him twice.
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** No friggin' way.
** No friggin' way.
** Jack Black doesn't get enough support. I, for one, still root for him. In every role he's ever played, he's just been himself-an overactive metalhead kid in an adult's body. And damned if I don't like him for it. No matter what movie he's in.
** Jack Black doesn't get enough support. I, for one, still root for him. In every role he's ever played, he's just been himself-an overactive metalhead kid in an adult's body. And damned if I don't like him for it. No matter what movie he's in.
** Tigress! She might come off [[Jerkass|as mean]] [[The Resenter|to Po]] in the first movie, but that's [[Fridge Brilliance|only because]] she feels like she [[Well Done Son Guy|let down Shifu.]] By the second movie it's easy to see what [[Character Development|she's really like.]] She's [[Badass|tough,]] genuinely loves her [[Nakama]], [[Iron Woobie|never complains,]] and she's [[Cute Kitten|a cat!]] And it's ''all'' summed up in [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|one line]] in the second movie:
** Tigress! She might come off [[Jerkass|as mean]] [[The Resenter|to Po]] in the first movie, but that's [[Fridge Brilliance|only because]] she feels like she [["Well Done, Son" Guy|let down Shifu.]] By the second movie it's easy to see what [[Character Development|she's really like.]] She's [[Badass|tough,]] genuinely loves her [[Nakama]], [[Iron Woobie|never complains,]] and she's [[Cute Kitten|a cat!]] And it's ''all'' summed up in [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|one line]] in the second movie:
{{quote| '''Tigress:''' The hardcore ''do'' understand. But I can't stand by and watch my friend be killed.}}
{{quote| '''Tigress:''' The hardcore ''do'' understand. But I can't stand by and watch my friend be killed.}}
** Lord Shen is kung-fu-performing-peacock CGI-porn in action. Especially in 3D.
** Lord Shen is kung-fu-performing-peacock CGI-porn in action. Especially in 3D.
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** I love the episodes with Harry in it the most. He's a [[Woobie]], has a lot of character development, and works hard to become awesome and figure out that {{spoiler|The Norman Osborn next to him is really the Chameleon in the series finale.}}
** I love the episodes with Harry in it the most. He's a [[Woobie]], has a lot of character development, and works hard to become awesome and figure out that {{spoiler|The Norman Osborn next to him is really the Chameleon in the series finale.}}
*** Seconded. Part of what makes Harry the most interesting (to This Troper) is that his personality is much less "set." You know Peter is ultimately going to be [[The Hero]], you know Gwen is going to hold the group together, but Harry, being so unsure of himself and reacting to his circumstances, can go from nice guy to rage-fueled maniac throwing his father across the room to [[Magnificent Bastard]] in that final scene. My biggest regret about the show is that it didn't run long enough to see if he really would make the transition to full villain.
*** Seconded. Part of what makes Harry the most interesting (to This Troper) is that his personality is much less "set." You know Peter is ultimately going to be [[The Hero]], you know Gwen is going to hold the group together, but Harry, being so unsure of himself and reacting to his circumstances, can go from nice guy to rage-fueled maniac throwing his father across the room to [[Magnificent Bastard]] in that final scene. My biggest regret about the show is that it didn't run long enough to see if he really would make the transition to full villain.
** Quentin Beck/Mysterio is a unique and interesting example of a villain who puts work into a secret identity, having a totally different persona in costume than out of it. Beck, with his Moe Howard haircut looks like he'd be a random mook couldn't be more different than Mysterio, a [[Fake Brit]] [[Large Ham]], but they are the same person (and have the same voice actor). Mysterio may be the first villain for whom being a ham is a carefully controlled act, and shows him a [[Not So Harmless Villain|seemingly ridiculous character can actually be a cunning villain]].
** Quentin Beck/Mysterio is a unique and interesting example of a villain who puts work into a secret identity, having a totally different persona in costume than out of it. Beck, with his Moe Howard haircut looks like he'd be a random mook couldn't be more different than Mysterio, a [[Fake Brit]] [[Large Ham]], but they are the same person (and have the same voice actor). Mysterio may be the first villain for whom being a ham is a carefully controlled act, and shows him a [[Not-So-Harmless Villain|seemingly ridiculous character can actually be a cunning villain]].
** Norman Osborn is a [[Magnificent Bastard]] once again. His plan to throw off suspiscion was brilliant and horrifying at the same time.
** Norman Osborn is a [[Magnificent Bastard]] once again. His plan to throw off suspiscion was brilliant and horrifying at the same time.
*** Seconded. This may very well be the single greatest incarnation of Norman Osborn ever. As the single-nastiest villain in the show, he is able to casually outgambit every character in the series, both in and out of costume. For Christ's sake, he managed to seize control of New York City's criminal underground virtually overnight without even having his own gang. This was one hell of a bad guy.
*** Seconded. This may very well be the single greatest incarnation of Norman Osborn ever. As the single-nastiest villain in the show, he is able to casually outgambit every character in the series, both in and out of costume. For Christ's sake, he managed to seize control of New York City's criminal underground virtually overnight without even having his own gang. This was one hell of a bad guy.
* ''[[Invader Zim]]'' is a wonderful [[Genius Ditz]], his plans continually balanced on that precipitous line between blindingly stupid and epically brilliant, and GIR is without question the most adorable [[Non Human Sidekick]] ever ("GIR? What does the 'G' stand for?" "I... don't... know...").
* ''[[Invader Zim]]'' is a wonderful [[Genius Ditz]], his plans continually balanced on that precipitous line between blindingly stupid and epically brilliant, and GIR is without question the most adorable [[Non-Human Sidekick]] ever ("GIR? What does the 'G' stand for?" "I... don't... know...").
** Dib. Just... Dib. Despite being [[Butt Monkey|hated, mocked and abused]] because of his ridiculously zealous interest in the paranomal, he always manages to pick himself up again and keep opposing ZIM. Oh, and save the world, too. Well... for the plans that ZIM ''wasn't'' going to mess up on his own, anyway.
** Dib. Just... Dib. Despite being [[Butt Monkey|hated, mocked and abused]] because of his ridiculously zealous interest in the paranomal, he always manages to pick himself up again and keep opposing ZIM. Oh, and save the world, too. Well... for the plans that ZIM ''wasn't'' going to mess up on his own, anyway.
*** Seconded on both above examples. And while we're at it, Gaz and Tak. Gaz is [[Little Miss Badass]] that can inflict a horrible [[Mind Screw]] on anyone who enrages her, and Tak is an awesome [[Foil]] to Zim and one of the coolest [[Ensemble Darkhorse]] to ever be in a cartoon.
*** Seconded on both above examples. And while we're at it, Gaz and Tak. Gaz is [[Little Miss Badass]] that can inflict a horrible [[Mind Screw]] on anyone who enrages her, and Tak is an awesome [[Foil]] to Zim and one of the coolest [[Ensemble Darkhorse]] to ever be in a cartoon.
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** Daria Morgendorffer. She was a voice to teenage girls (hey, teenagers in general) everywhere whose adolescent woes were fixated not upon the shallow, materialistic, petty concerns of the commercialized mainstream, but on issues of self-identity, life, death, God (or really {{[[[Hollywood Atheist]] life without God}} best friends, and understanding that just because other people find you unusual doesn't mean there is something wrong with you, or that you can't love yourself. [[The Lancer|Jane's]]'s pretty badass, too.
** Daria Morgendorffer. She was a voice to teenage girls (hey, teenagers in general) everywhere whose adolescent woes were fixated not upon the shallow, materialistic, petty concerns of the commercialized mainstream, but on issues of self-identity, life, death, God (or really {{[[[Hollywood Atheist]] life without God}} best friends, and understanding that just because other people find you unusual doesn't mean there is something wrong with you, or that you can't love yourself. [[The Lancer|Jane's]]'s pretty badass, too.
** This Troper thinks [[Lovable Alpha Bitch|Quinn]] deserves a mention. Even early on there were hints that she had [[Hidden Depths]] beyond a fashion-obsessed idiot, and she grew more as the show went on. She makes a great foil for Daria in both their [[Not So Different|similarities]] and [[Different As Night and Day|differences]].
** This Troper thinks [[Lovable Alpha Bitch|Quinn]] deserves a mention. Even early on there were hints that she had [[Hidden Depths]] beyond a fashion-obsessed idiot, and she grew more as the show went on. She makes a great foil for Daria in both their [[Not So Different|similarities]] and [[Different As Night and Day|differences]].
* ''[[Batman the Animated Series (Animation)|Batman the Animated Series]]'' has the best versions of The Joker and Mr. Freeze ''ever''. And though it catches much flak from the [[Fan Dumb]], ''[[The Batman (Animation)|The Batman]]'' has the best versions of The Riddler and Poison Ivy ''ever'' as well.
* ''[[Batman: The Animated Series (Animation)|Batman the Animated Series]]'' has the best versions of The Joker and Mr. Freeze ''ever''. And though it catches much flak from the [[Fan Dumb]], ''[[The Batman (Animation)|The Batman]]'' has the best versions of The Riddler and Poison Ivy ''ever'' as well.
** And ''[[Superman the Animated Series]]'' gave us the best versions of Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Metallo and Mxyzptlk.
** And ''[[Superman the Animated Series]]'' gave us the best versions of Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Metallo and Mxyzptlk.
** This series gave us one of the more fun renditions of Clark, Lois, and Kara ever to exist. ''These'' are the versions I think about when I think of the characters.
** This series gave us one of the more fun renditions of Clark, Lois, and Kara ever to exist. ''These'' are the versions I think about when I think of the characters.
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** Harley Quinn is almost as good a solo character as Mistah Jay, and the relationship between her and him is one of the most well done in any cartoon I've ever seen.
** Harley Quinn is almost as good a solo character as Mistah Jay, and the relationship between her and him is one of the most well done in any cartoon I've ever seen.
** Though some prefer her paired with the [[DCAU]]'s Poison Ivy...sure, it's blatant [[Fan Service]], but at least it's a (moderately) ''healthy'' criminal partnership!
** Though some prefer her paired with the [[DCAU]]'s Poison Ivy...sure, it's blatant [[Fan Service]], but at least it's a (moderately) ''healthy'' criminal partnership!
* In ''[[Teen Titans (Animation)|Teen Titans]]'', the animated version of Terra by far surpasses her comic book counterpart in being a likeable, fascinating, and awesome character. I enjoyed her in both [[Anti Villain|her good and bad phases]] and her character arc got me [[The Woobie|very emotional for her]]. Truly well done for a character who only had five episodes!
* In ''[[Teen Titans (Animation)|Teen Titans]]'', the animated version of Terra by far surpasses her comic book counterpart in being a likeable, fascinating, and awesome character. I enjoyed her in both [[Anti-Villain|her good and bad phases]] and her character arc got me [[The Woobie|very emotional for her]]. Truly well done for a character who only had five episodes!
** Ah heck, this troper loves ''all'' the Titans, Titans East and the Honorary Titans included. Every single one has their own distinct personality and unique character design and the way they interact with each other is ''so much fun''. If she had to pick a favorite though, it would be Robin. I loves me some [[Badass Normal]] team leaders. [[Perverse Sexual Lust|The fact that he's cute doesn't hurt either.]]
** Ah heck, this troper loves ''all'' the Titans, Titans East and the Honorary Titans included. Every single one has their own distinct personality and unique character design and the way they interact with each other is ''so much fun''. If she had to pick a favorite though, it would be Robin. I loves me some [[Badass Normal]] team leaders. [[Perverse Sexual Lust|The fact that he's cute doesn't hurt either.]]
** Starfire can go from being [[The Ditz|absolutely adorable]] and [[The Heart|sweet]] and [[Cloudcuckoolander|naive]] one minute to [[Cute Bruiser|drop-dead kickass]] the next. Just try to tell me that's not awesome.
** Starfire can go from being [[The Ditz|absolutely adorable]] and [[The Heart|sweet]] and [[Cloudcuckoolander|naive]] one minute to [[Cute Bruiser|drop-dead kickass]] the next. Just try to tell me that's not awesome.
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** I don't care if he's [[The Scrappy]], Irving is awesome. So is Albert (He can handle nun chucks, for crying out loud!)
** I don't care if he's [[The Scrappy]], Irving is awesome. So is Albert (He can handle nun chucks, for crying out loud!)
* [[Aladdin (Disney)|The Genie]]. Best [[Ink Suit Actor]] ever. And one of the best providers of [[Parental Bonus]]; he provided the right amount of bonus, but still was kid-friendly.
* [[Aladdin (Disney)|The Genie]]. Best [[Ink Suit Actor]] ever. And one of the best providers of [[Parental Bonus]]; he provided the right amount of bonus, but still was kid-friendly.
** ''Everyone'' in Aladdin is awesome. [[The Hero|Aladdin]] is awesome. [[Affably Evil|Jafar]] is awesome. [[Rebellious Princess|Jasmine]] is awesome. [[The Imp|Iago]] is awesome. [[Everythings Better With Monkeys|Abu]] is awesome. [[Horrible Judge of Character|The Sultan]] is...well, okay, maybe not everyone in Aladdin is awesome.
** ''Everyone'' in Aladdin is awesome. [[The Hero|Aladdin]] is awesome. [[Affably Evil|Jafar]] is awesome. [[Rebellious Princess|Jasmine]] is awesome. [[The Imp|Iago]] is awesome. [[Everything's Better With Monkeys|Abu]] is awesome. [[Horrible Judge of Character|The Sultan]] is...well, okay, maybe not everyone in Aladdin is awesome.
** Well, the Sultan [[Took a Level In Badass|can be awesome]] in the TV series...
** Well, the Sultan [[Took a Level In Badass|can be awesome]] in the TV series...
** This Troper seconds both Aladdin and Genie, but would also like to add Mozenrath- no, not for the obvious reason, but because he's one of the most capable villains on the show- ''and'' probably the most powerful- while being the youngest of the villains, a [[Knight of Cerebus]], has fantastic lines, is funny as well... he's pretty much the best villain on the show, (Jafar is kind of awesome, too, but he's from the movies...) and he may not be a [[Magnificent Bastard]] but he comes pretty darn close. The episodes with him are some of the most fun ones. Especially when he's well-animated. (And as a bonus, he has [[Foe Yay]], too.)
** This Troper seconds both Aladdin and Genie, but would also like to add Mozenrath- no, not for the obvious reason, but because he's one of the most capable villains on the show- ''and'' probably the most powerful- while being the youngest of the villains, a [[Knight of Cerebus]], has fantastic lines, is funny as well... he's pretty much the best villain on the show, (Jafar is kind of awesome, too, but he's from the movies...) and he may not be a [[Magnificent Bastard]] but he comes pretty darn close. The episodes with him are some of the most fun ones. Especially when he's well-animated. (And as a bonus, he has [[Foe Yay]], too.)
** Even the freaking carpet is awesome!!
** Even the freaking carpet is awesome!!
* [[Fern Gully|Batty Koda]]. Poor little guy, even though he's the comic relief, he's got a tragic back story, which makes this troper just want to hug him. Oh, and he's got the best song in the movie, IMHO.
* [[Fern Gully|Batty Koda]]. Poor little guy, even though he's the comic relief, he's got a tragic back story, which makes this troper just want to hug him. Oh, and he's got the best song in the movie, IMHO.
** For that matter, [[Big Bad|Hexxus.]] [[Tim Curry]], guys, come on. This guy is the embodiment of pollution and he still is the most likeable character in the movie, except perhaps for Batty. His song is litterally made of love, comments on [[YouTube]] include such examples: "I think this song took my virginity." He makes pollution seem like the sexiest thing ever. Then, he doesn't exactly "drive" but still controls a juggernaut of a machine armed with claws and [[Chainsaw Good|chainsaws]] and all other kinds of razor blades and even [[There Is No Kill Like Overkill|wickedly spiked tracks!]] His [[One Winged Angel|final form]] doesn't get to do much, but looks-wise, it's still one of the most badass desperation forms ever.
** For that matter, [[Big Bad|Hexxus.]] [[Tim Curry]], guys, come on. This guy is the embodiment of pollution and he still is the most likeable character in the movie, except perhaps for Batty. His song is litterally made of love, comments on [[YouTube]] include such examples: "I think this song took my virginity." He makes pollution seem like the sexiest thing ever. Then, he doesn't exactly "drive" but still controls a juggernaut of a machine armed with claws and [[Chainsaw Good|chainsaws]] and all other kinds of razor blades and even [[There Is No Kill Like Overkill|wickedly spiked tracks!]] His [[One-Winged Angel|final form]] doesn't get to do much, but looks-wise, it's still one of the most badass desperation forms ever.
* [[The Simpsons|Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson]]. All three of them have distinct personalities, and they all manage to be entertaining. They're awesome because most of the time, they know more than the adults do, and they use that advantage in different ways, and yet they're still kids with interests in comic books, dolls, action figure, and just having fun.
* [[The Simpsons|Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson]]. All three of them have distinct personalities, and they all manage to be entertaining. They're awesome because most of the time, they know more than the adults do, and they use that advantage in different ways, and yet they're still kids with interests in comic books, dolls, action figure, and just having fun.
** Bart and Lisa have one of the most believable sibling relationships in animation while still having fully developed individual personalities. It is why they will always be my favorite characters from any media.
** Bart and Lisa have one of the most believable sibling relationships in animation while still having fully developed individual personalities. It is why they will always be my favorite characters from any media.
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* [[Gargoyles (Animation)|XANATOS IS MY GOD.]] I shouldn't even have to explain why. Owen is also; he gets cooler as the series goes on, especially his Crowning Moment of Awesome in The Gathering. You know the part I mean. "It's such a good explanation -- I brought visual aids!"
* [[Gargoyles (Animation)|XANATOS IS MY GOD.]] I shouldn't even have to explain why. Owen is also; he gets cooler as the series goes on, especially his Crowning Moment of Awesome in The Gathering. You know the part I mean. "It's such a good explanation -- I brought visual aids!"
** This Troper has started to rewatch this series for the first time since he was a kid, and I have to just be astounded how in-depth this show is. Puck is just ''[[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarious]],'' and if you watch the series knowing Owen's secret everything he does just becomes more interesting. Xanatos would probably rank second for me, of course.
** This Troper has started to rewatch this series for the first time since he was a kid, and I have to just be astounded how in-depth this show is. Puck is just ''[[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarious]],'' and if you watch the series knowing Owen's secret everything he does just becomes more interesting. Xanatos would probably rank second for me, of course.
** ''[[Gargoyles (Animation)|Gargoyles]]'' was just cram-packed full of awesome characters. Besides [[The Chessmaster|Xanatos]] and [[Battle Butler|Owen]]/[[Fun Personified|Puck]], walking CMOAs in their own right, there's [[Warrior Poet|Goliath]], [[Action Girl|Elisa]], [[The Lancer|Brooklyn]], [[Anti Hero|Macbeth]], [[Mama Bear|Fox]], [[Dark Action Girl|Demona]], and even ''[[The High Queen|Titania]]''. All tied for the top of [[User:Ingonyama|this troper's]] list of Best Character Ever, though there's not a one of them I don't have ''something'' good to say about.
** ''[[Gargoyles (Animation)|Gargoyles]]'' was just cram-packed full of awesome characters. Besides [[The Chessmaster|Xanatos]] and [[Battle Butler|Owen]]/[[Fun Personified|Puck]], walking CMOAs in their own right, there's [[Warrior Poet|Goliath]], [[Action Girl|Elisa]], [[The Lancer|Brooklyn]], [[Anti-Hero|Macbeth]], [[Mama Bear|Fox]], [[Dark Action Girl|Demona]], and even ''[[The High Queen|Titania]]''. All tied for the top of [[User:Ingonyama|this troper's]] list of Best Character Ever, though there's not a one of them I don't have ''something'' good to say about.
* [[The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack|Flapjack]]. Pure sunshine and joy. I dare you not to smile at his wacky hijinks!
* [[The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack|Flapjack]]. Pure sunshine and joy. I dare you not to smile at his wacky hijinks!
** Seconded. With so many cartoons making young male protagonists as cocky jerkasses, Flapjack is an exceptional. He's pure, sweet, kind, and absolutely adorable. Sure, he may get into his share of troubles, but I view it mostly due to his young, naive age who admires K'nuckles (who really, really isn't a good role model). Overall, he is such a little darling that even my cynical personality can't help but ''squeal'' every time he does something cute.
** Seconded. With so many cartoons making young male protagonists as cocky jerkasses, Flapjack is an exceptional. He's pure, sweet, kind, and absolutely adorable. Sure, he may get into his share of troubles, but I view it mostly due to his young, naive age who admires K'nuckles (who really, really isn't a good role model). Overall, he is such a little darling that even my cynical personality can't help but ''squeal'' every time he does something cute.
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** Oh, Stewie. May your [[Character Derailment|return]] to hysterically funny [[Evil Overlord]] status be swift. In the Meantime, there's always Mayor [[Adam Westing|West]]. [[Crazy Awesome]] indeed.
** Oh, Stewie. May your [[Character Derailment|return]] to hysterically funny [[Evil Overlord]] status be swift. In the Meantime, there's always Mayor [[Adam Westing|West]]. [[Crazy Awesome]] indeed.
* [[Danny Phantom|VLAD FUCKIN' MASTERS]]. [[Evil Is Sexy|Sex on Legs]]. [[Magnificent Bastard|Clever bastard]]. Suave voice. Even if he suffered serious [[Character Derailment]] in Season Three, he is still awesome.
* [[Danny Phantom|VLAD FUCKIN' MASTERS]]. [[Evil Is Sexy|Sex on Legs]]. [[Magnificent Bastard|Clever bastard]]. Suave voice. Even if he suffered serious [[Character Derailment]] in Season Three, he is still awesome.
** Usually This Troper doesn't think [[Danny Phantom]] is [[So Okay Its Average|all that watchable]] The episodes that feature Vlad are the exception. That's how cool he is.
** Usually This Troper doesn't think [[Danny Phantom]] is [[So Okay It's Average|all that watchable]] The episodes that feature Vlad are the exception. That's how cool he is.
** Jazz and her [[Character Development]] is simply beautiful and realistic, and I can relate to her very much. And Valerie can kick so much ass, plus she's got her own development and she's a very complex character for a cartoon.
** Jazz and her [[Character Development]] is simply beautiful and realistic, and I can relate to her very much. And Valerie can kick so much ass, plus she's got her own development and she's a very complex character for a cartoon.
** Obligatory [[Evil Is Sexy|Dark Danny]] example. Just one episode and already he remains one of the [[Ensemble Darkhorse|most popular DP character]].
** Obligatory [[Evil Is Sexy|Dark Danny]] example. Just one episode and already he remains one of the [[Ensemble Darkhorse|most popular DP character]].
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** Clockwork, too who also has some killer lines. He is exactly the kind of God-like figure I like to see in the media: a firmly neutral individual who can make or break a hero. Clockwork is bound by no rules and he can leisurely do what he pleases. As far as I know, if he thought Danny turning evil was the true path, ''he would do it''. He's wily, calm, and quite possibly the best [[The Chessmaster]] out of all the DP characters--yes, including Vlad, because he will always, ''always'' be six steps ahead. Plus, David Carradine voicing him? Yum.
** Clockwork, too who also has some killer lines. He is exactly the kind of God-like figure I like to see in the media: a firmly neutral individual who can make or break a hero. Clockwork is bound by no rules and he can leisurely do what he pleases. As far as I know, if he thought Danny turning evil was the true path, ''he would do it''. He's wily, calm, and quite possibly the best [[The Chessmaster]] out of all the DP characters--yes, including Vlad, because he will always, ''always'' be six steps ahead. Plus, David Carradine voicing him? Yum.
** Not a huge fan of DP, but Ember is ''awesome!'' [[Awesome Music (Animation)|You will remember my name...]]
** Not a huge fan of DP, but Ember is ''awesome!'' [[Awesome Music (Animation)|You will remember my name...]]
** I think Valerie is one of the best [[Anti Hero|Anti Heroes]] ever, especially since well-written female [[Anti Hero|Anti Heroes]] are so rare, for whatever reason.
** I think Valerie is one of the best [[Anti-Hero|Anti Heroes]] ever, especially since well-written female [[Anti-Hero|Anti Heroes]] are so rare, for whatever reason.
** How can no one list Danny himself? He's probably the cutest kid on the show.
** How can no one list Danny himself? He's probably the cutest kid on the show.
** Tucker is awesome. He reminds me of me.
** Tucker is awesome. He reminds me of me.
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* ''[[Beast Wars (Animation)|Beast Wars]]'': Optimus Primal, Megatron ([[Verbal Tic|yeeess!!!]]), [[Proud Warrior Race Guy|Dinobot]], Rhinox.
* ''[[Beast Wars (Animation)|Beast Wars]]'': Optimus Primal, Megatron ([[Verbal Tic|yeeess!!!]]), [[Proud Warrior Race Guy|Dinobot]], Rhinox.
** WHUT. Primal is here, but Prime isn't? Does not compute! My personal favorite version is [[Transformers Animated|Animated's]]. Anyone can fight a Megatron when they're supreme Autobot leader. It takes REAL [[Unusual Euphemism|ball bearings]] to fight - and BEAT - Animated's very effective Megs when you're half his size - and a REPAIR BOT. (Granted, he WAS in the Academy, but he'd been told more than once at that point that he was no hero.) And of course, Prowl is a damn cool ninja with the saddest {{spoiler|pre-[[Heroic Sacrifice]] expression}} in possibly all of [[Transformers]]. Jazz is adorable, especially his temporary terror of Sari, who also happens to be the best token human [[Team Pet]] in [[Transformers]] and gets one or two great [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|CMOAs]] after Transwarped. Bulkhead is a sweetheart [[Gentle Giant]] and something of a {{spoiler|[[Genius Bruiser]] when it comes to space bridges}} who I just want to hug. Blitzwing makes everyone laugh in the space of a ten-second introduction and then doesn't show up again until the third-to-last episode of the season and is STILL loved, and is also one of [[Those Two Bad Guys]] with Lugnut, who has the epic [[Rocket Punch|Punch of]] [[Fan Nickname|Kill Everything]]. Adorable [[Motor Mouth]] Blurr ''runs across the galaxy'' when he has something serious to tell Cybertron and kicks off the journey using Thundercracker's ''face''. {{spoiler|Omega Supreme}} is pure epic, and [[Weird Al Yankovic|Wreck-Gar]] is full of references and is huggable to boot. "I am a hero" indeed.
** WHUT. Primal is here, but Prime isn't? Does not compute! My personal favorite version is [[Transformers Animated|Animated's]]. Anyone can fight a Megatron when they're supreme Autobot leader. It takes REAL [[Unusual Euphemism|ball bearings]] to fight - and BEAT - Animated's very effective Megs when you're half his size - and a REPAIR BOT. (Granted, he WAS in the Academy, but he'd been told more than once at that point that he was no hero.) And of course, Prowl is a damn cool ninja with the saddest {{spoiler|pre-[[Heroic Sacrifice]] expression}} in possibly all of [[Transformers]]. Jazz is adorable, especially his temporary terror of Sari, who also happens to be the best token human [[Team Pet]] in [[Transformers]] and gets one or two great [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|CMOAs]] after Transwarped. Bulkhead is a sweetheart [[Gentle Giant]] and something of a {{spoiler|[[Genius Bruiser]] when it comes to space bridges}} who I just want to hug. Blitzwing makes everyone laugh in the space of a ten-second introduction and then doesn't show up again until the third-to-last episode of the season and is STILL loved, and is also one of [[Those Two Bad Guys]] with Lugnut, who has the epic [[Rocket Punch|Punch of]] [[Fan Nickname|Kill Everything]]. Adorable [[Motor Mouth]] Blurr ''runs across the galaxy'' when he has something serious to tell Cybertron and kicks off the journey using Thundercracker's ''face''. {{spoiler|Omega Supreme}} is pure epic, and [[Weird Al Yankovic|Wreck-Gar]] is full of references and is huggable to boot. "I am a hero" indeed.
** As you can see, the whole cast is pretty much [[Made of Win]]. Don't forget [[Honest Johns Dealership|Swindle]] the hilarious shady arms dealer, and Perceptor the genius who sounds ''just like Stephen Hawking''.
** As you can see, the whole cast is pretty much [[Made of Win]]. Don't forget [[Honest John's Dealership|Swindle]] the hilarious shady arms dealer, and Perceptor the genius who sounds ''just like Stephen Hawking''.
*** Or Animated's Starscream, who is ''completely hilarious'' a lot of the time, and unusually approaching competent for a Starscream to boot.
*** Or Animated's Starscream, who is ''completely hilarious'' a lot of the time, and unusually approaching competent for a Starscream to boot.
*** What about Beachcomber? According to [[Word of God]], Beachcomber's a hippie+ stoner+ surfer+ pacifist+ brain-dead sidekick. And according to [http://Sihira-Hedgehog.deviantart.com/art/Papa-Wolf-160180713 this,] he's also a [[Papa Wolf]]! I swear, this guy's a ton more awesome than anyone initially thought.
*** What about Beachcomber? According to [[Word of God]], Beachcomber's a hippie+ stoner+ surfer+ pacifist+ brain-dead sidekick. And according to [http://Sihira-Hedgehog.deviantart.com/art/Papa-Wolf-160180713 this,] he's also a [[Papa Wolf]]! I swear, this guy's a ton more awesome than anyone initially thought.
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** Let's show Yumi and Aelita some love, too. Two strong, smart, young and kind female badasses, one who knows kung fu and another with a genius IQ. Not enough characters can be such walking CMOA's and also be such well-developed characters.
** Let's show Yumi and Aelita some love, too. Two strong, smart, young and kind female badasses, one who knows kung fu and another with a genius IQ. Not enough characters can be such walking CMOA's and also be such well-developed characters.
*** And Jeremie. He's a computer programmer and usually plays [[Mission Control]], but he's also the leader of the team and gets his girl before anyone else on the show. There is a reason for that.
*** And Jeremie. He's a computer programmer and usually plays [[Mission Control]], but he's also the leader of the team and gets his girl before anyone else on the show. There is a reason for that.
**** [[My Friends and Zoidberg|And Ulrich]]. He's also shown that you're not supposed to bring [[Family Friendly Firearms|lasers]] to a sword fight.
**** [[My Friends and Zoidberg|And Ulrich]]. He's also shown that you're not supposed to bring [[Family-Friendly Firearms|lasers]] to a sword fight.
*** Sissi and William. The former is one of the best developed and ultimately genuinely [[Lovable Alpha Bitch|Lovable Alpha Bitches]] this side of [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Cordelia Chase]], and the latter gave XANA a much needed edge as a dark Lyoko warrior in the fourth season.
*** Sissi and William. The former is one of the best developed and ultimately genuinely [[Lovable Alpha Bitch|Lovable Alpha Bitches]] this side of [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Cordelia Chase]], and the latter gave XANA a much needed edge as a dark Lyoko warrior in the fourth season.
*** Nothing for Milly and Tamiya? They got the first lines of the whole series! Seriously, these two put a much more realistic edge to the whole school scenario, and Milly's little rivalry with Sissi (a kind of a love-hate relationship for the both of them) keeps me interested in them. I really love the fact that both of them are kind of [[Hopeless Suitor|hopeless suitors]] to Ulrich...
*** Nothing for Milly and Tamiya? They got the first lines of the whole series! Seriously, these two put a much more realistic edge to the whole school scenario, and Milly's little rivalry with Sissi (a kind of a love-hate relationship for the both of them) keeps me interested in them. I really love the fact that both of them are kind of [[Hopeless Suitor|hopeless suitors]] to Ulrich...
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*** [[The Hero|Gwen]] for me. I loved her from the second I saw her [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|kick a psycho killer in the face.]] Not only that, but she's smart, tough, snarky, brave and beautiful all at the same time. And when I say tough, I'm talking about a girl who was [[Iron Woobie|tricked into thinking her boyfriend cheated on her, had her chance to win a million dollars yanked away at the last minute, and was framed for using Trent to cheat her way to the final two and hooking up with Duncan behind his back.]] [[Determinator|And she still keeps on going.]] I'm rooting for her to win Season 5 and finally get what she's been fighting for. Take it all the way, Weird Goth Girl!
*** [[The Hero|Gwen]] for me. I loved her from the second I saw her [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|kick a psycho killer in the face.]] Not only that, but she's smart, tough, snarky, brave and beautiful all at the same time. And when I say tough, I'm talking about a girl who was [[Iron Woobie|tricked into thinking her boyfriend cheated on her, had her chance to win a million dollars yanked away at the last minute, and was framed for using Trent to cheat her way to the final two and hooking up with Duncan behind his back.]] [[Determinator|And she still keeps on going.]] I'm rooting for her to win Season 5 and finally get what she's been fighting for. Take it all the way, Weird Goth Girl!
* [[Megas XLR|Coop. And the giant robot he pilots]]. Combining two of [[User:Ari Rockefeller|This troper's]] favorite things in the world -- [[Humongous Mecha]] and New Jersey. Oh, and wanton, reckless abandon and destruction. What more could a guy ask for?
* [[Megas XLR|Coop. And the giant robot he pilots]]. Combining two of [[User:Ari Rockefeller|This troper's]] favorite things in the world -- [[Humongous Mecha]] and New Jersey. Oh, and wanton, reckless abandon and destruction. What more could a guy ask for?
* Scott Tracy is [[Tropers/Ptitlevos 5 dvs 8|my]] favorite Tracy brother in the [[Thunderbirds]] series. It's probably [[What Beautiful Eyes|the eyes]], or [[Hey Its That Voice|that voice]], or those dimples, or the fact [[No Celebrities Were Harmed|that he looks like a young]] [[Sean Connery]]... <small>So handsome...</small>
* Scott Tracy is [[Tropers/Ptitlevos 5 dvs 8|my]] favorite Tracy brother in the [[Thunderbirds]] series. It's probably [[What Beautiful Eyes|the eyes]], or [[Hey It's That Voice|that voice]], or those dimples, or the fact [[No Celebrities Were Harmed|that he looks like a young]] [[Sean Connery]]... <small>So handsome...</small>
* [[Coraline (Film)|Coraline]]. She went to a world controlled by an eye-mutilating batshit crazy witch to near-single-handedly rescue her parents. In case that didn't sound impressive to you, she's an anorexic 11-years old.
* [[Coraline (Film)|Coraline]]. She went to a world controlled by an eye-mutilating batshit crazy witch to near-single-handedly rescue her parents. In case that didn't sound impressive to you, she's an anorexic 11-years old.
** ...how was ''that'' impressive?
** ...how was ''that'' impressive?
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** My personal favorite was Charlotte. Super funny and super sweet. Yeah, she's spoiled and a serious ditz, but you can count on her to be there for you when it really counts. I'm such a sucker for [[Spoiled Sweet]] characters.
** My personal favorite was Charlotte. Super funny and super sweet. Yeah, she's spoiled and a serious ditz, but you can count on her to be there for you when it really counts. I'm such a sucker for [[Spoiled Sweet]] characters.
** This troper has only heard the [[Villain Song|song]], and has already concluded that Doctor Facilier is made of epic win.
** This troper has only heard the [[Villain Song|song]], and has already concluded that Doctor Facilier is made of epic win.
** Facilier is Disney sexiest and most awesome villain ever, no seriously he is. He's voiced by Keith [[Precision F Strike|fucking]] David for gods sake! As sad as it sounds, I seriously want a man like him, don't care if he's a jerkass, I know there's more to him, and even so as Naveen stated 'He's very charasmatic'', and a great dancer and singer to boot. And am I the only one here who found the way he acted before his [[Family Unfriendly Death|untimely]] [[Nightmare Fuel|death]] adorable? Seriously, his voice cracked a few times.
** Facilier is Disney sexiest and most awesome villain ever, no seriously he is. He's voiced by Keith [[Precision F-Strike|fucking]] David for gods sake! As sad as it sounds, I seriously want a man like him, don't care if he's a jerkass, I know there's more to him, and even so as Naveen stated 'He's very charasmatic'', and a great dancer and singer to boot. And am I the only one here who found the way he acted before his [[Family-Unfriendly Death|untimely]] [[Nightmare Fuel|death]] adorable? Seriously, his voice cracked a few times.
** Wholehearted agreement on all of the above. But we can't forget Prince Naveen - likeable from start to finish with some truly sweet character development along the way. And Ray, too: one of the best Disney sidekicks ever, with what is quite possibly the best song in the movie (well, after the mentioned [[Villain Song]], anyway): "Ma Belle Evangeline."
** Wholehearted agreement on all of the above. But we can't forget Prince Naveen - likeable from start to finish with some truly sweet character development along the way. And Ray, too: one of the best Disney sidekicks ever, with what is quite possibly the best song in the movie (well, after the mentioned [[Villain Song]], anyway): "Ma Belle Evangeline."
* I personally really love June from ''[[Ka Blam]]!''. Why? Well, she's funny, cool, and she reminds me of myself. And did I mention how cute she is?
* I personally really love June from ''[[Ka Blam]]!''. Why? Well, she's funny, cool, and she reminds me of myself. And did I mention how cute she is?
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** Eric gets like. . . no love. He's independent, sweet, fun-loving, but also insanely brave. He risks his life for his dog! (Speaking of which, his dog is pretty awesome too.)
** Eric gets like. . . no love. He's independent, sweet, fun-loving, but also insanely brave. He risks his life for his dog! (Speaking of which, his dog is pretty awesome too.)
*** And let's not forget the two stars of the show. On a technical level, there's Ariel: adventerous, fun, sweet, naive and adorable. And on the level of show-stealing, there's ''Sebastian''. Just...Sebastian.
*** And let's not forget the two stars of the show. On a technical level, there's Ariel: adventerous, fun, sweet, naive and adorable. And on the level of show-stealing, there's ''Sebastian''. Just...Sebastian.
* On the hero side of things, Grandpa Max from [[Ben 10 (Animation)|Ben 10]] [[Badass Grandpa|owns all.]] I mean, he's got the voice of [[Hey Its That Voice|the Colonel from Metal Gear Solid!]] And on the villain side of things, [[Dark Magical Girl|Charmcaster]] is bitchin' awesome.
* On the hero side of things, Grandpa Max from [[Ben 10 (Animation)|Ben 10]] [[Badass Grandpa|owns all.]] I mean, he's got the voice of [[Hey It's That Voice|the Colonel from Metal Gear Solid!]] And on the villain side of things, [[Dark Magical Girl|Charmcaster]] is bitchin' awesome.
* Caractacus P Doom of [[Avenger Penguins]] is a villain who definately [[Needs More Love]]. He's a cooler [[Trans Atlantic Equivalent]] of Dr Robotnik, he can wonderfully go from [[Laughably Evil]] to [[Magnificent Bastard]] at the drop of a hat, has one of the best comedians of [[Whose Line Is It Anyway]] as his voice and of course, is one of the most enjoyable [[Large Ham|hams]] in all of animation.
* Caractacus P Doom of [[Avenger Penguins]] is a villain who definately [[Needs More Love]]. He's a cooler [[Trans Atlantic Equivalent]] of Dr Robotnik, he can wonderfully go from [[Laughably Evil]] to [[Magnificent Bastard]] at the drop of a hat, has one of the best comedians of [[Whose Line Is It Anyway]] as his voice and of course, is one of the most enjoyable [[Large Ham|hams]] in all of animation.
* [[Strawberry Shortcake]]'s lady villain, Sour Grapes, was an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]] character since her debut in 1982. Brazen, intelligent, feminine without being too cutesy and yet still maintaining a place in a cutesy show by way of being a [[Dark Chick]] [[Deadpan Snarker]] [[Genki Girl]] [[Harmless Villain]] (who has her successes outside of screen time), and it ''worked''. She was brought back for the franchise's 2003 remake by the year 2006, this time as all of the aforementioned as well as a [[Genre Savvy]] [[Anti Villain]]. She was recreated as more [[Woobie Destroyer of Worlds|insecure and timid]] than before, while the main cast was more tomboyish and go-get-'em than they had been in the '80s. Again, Sour Grapes was a darkhorse character, [[Draco in Leather Pants|wearing leather pants]] (justifiably) more than ever. She was THE [[Rounded Character]] of the show, needing a place in the world for herself while also [[Big Brother Instinct|needing]] her [[Genre Blind]] [[Visionary Villain]] brother's happiness, and her [[Heel Face Revolving Door]] adventures made her even more sympathetic as opposed to less. [[Character Development]] lead her to become an odd type of [[Parental Substitute]] (in a world where none of the main characters have parents), [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]-- but the heel face revolving door was still not set to end any time soon. Complicated woman. In both incarnations, Grapes was a fantastically rare blend of [[Only Sane Man|common sense]] and the lack thereof, something unusual for any character and all the more unusual for a female. And yes, she resides in a show created for little girls.
* [[Strawberry Shortcake]]'s lady villain, Sour Grapes, was an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]] character since her debut in 1982. Brazen, intelligent, feminine without being too cutesy and yet still maintaining a place in a cutesy show by way of being a [[Dark Chick]] [[Deadpan Snarker]] [[Genki Girl]] [[Harmless Villain]] (who has her successes outside of screen time), and it ''worked''. She was brought back for the franchise's 2003 remake by the year 2006, this time as all of the aforementioned as well as a [[Genre Savvy]] [[Anti-Villain]]. She was recreated as more [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds|insecure and timid]] than before, while the main cast was more tomboyish and go-get-'em than they had been in the '80s. Again, Sour Grapes was a darkhorse character, [[Draco in Leather Pants|wearing leather pants]] (justifiably) more than ever. She was THE [[Rounded Character]] of the show, needing a place in the world for herself while also [[Big Brother Instinct|needing]] her [[Genre Blind]] [[Visionary Villain]] brother's happiness, and her [[Heel Face Revolving Door]] adventures made her even more sympathetic as opposed to less. [[Character Development]] lead her to become an odd type of [[Parental Substitute]] (in a world where none of the main characters have parents), [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]-- but the heel face revolving door was still not set to end any time soon. Complicated woman. In both incarnations, Grapes was a fantastically rare blend of [[Only Sane Man|common sense]] and the lack thereof, something unusual for any character and all the more unusual for a female. And yes, she resides in a show created for little girls.
* [[The Amazing Chan and The Chan Clan|Stanley friggin' Chan]]. One of the wackiest characters ever to grace American animation, funny and crazy and corny and goofy and it's impossible not to laugh when he's on screen. Plus, he's rather attractive in his own right...not like Henry, but easy on the eyes nonetheless.
* [[The Amazing Chan and The Chan Clan|Stanley friggin' Chan]]. One of the wackiest characters ever to grace American animation, funny and crazy and corny and goofy and it's impossible not to laugh when he's on screen. Plus, he's rather attractive in his own right...not like Henry, but easy on the eyes nonetheless.
** Also, his younger sister Anne. She's quite adorable and plays off her girly sister and brainy brothers ''very'' well, sort of a foil but not so much that there's uncomfortable friction between them. She's a tomboy done ''right'', not a [[Straw Feminist]] who rejects all things girly or obligated to cry "ohhh woe is me I'm so awkward and jealous of my pretty sister".
** Also, his younger sister Anne. She's quite adorable and plays off her girly sister and brainy brothers ''very'' well, sort of a foil but not so much that there's uncomfortable friction between them. She's a tomboy done ''right'', not a [[Straw Feminist]] who rejects all things girly or obligated to cry "ohhh woe is me I'm so awkward and jealous of my pretty sister".
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* What?! No mention of [[The Ren and Stimpy Show|Ren]] yet?! The Mexican accent, [[Large Ham|Large Hamminess]], [[Jerkass|Jerk Assery]], the expressions... dear God, the expressions!, the psychotic tantrums, the violence, the insults and "Space Madness" might just be one of the greatest cartoons made in the history of animation. Will you ever be able to forget the soap-eating scene? The psychotic rambling? Or his (unintended) [[Catch Phrase|Catch Phrases]], like "You sick little monkey!" and variations thereof, "You EEDIOT!" or "You bloated sack of protoplasm!"?
* What?! No mention of [[The Ren and Stimpy Show|Ren]] yet?! The Mexican accent, [[Large Ham|Large Hamminess]], [[Jerkass|Jerk Assery]], the expressions... dear God, the expressions!, the psychotic tantrums, the violence, the insults and "Space Madness" might just be one of the greatest cartoons made in the history of animation. Will you ever be able to forget the soap-eating scene? The psychotic rambling? Or his (unintended) [[Catch Phrase|Catch Phrases]], like "You sick little monkey!" and variations thereof, "You EEDIOT!" or "You bloated sack of protoplasm!"?
* [[Fairly Oddparents|Cosmo]] (pre-[[Flanderization]]) is a strange combination of awesome and adorable.
* [[Fairly Oddparents|Cosmo]] (pre-[[Flanderization]]) is a strange combination of awesome and adorable.
* [[Regular Show|Benson]], who is one of the only examples of a [[Hair Trigger Temper]] character who isn't totally annoying, in my opinion. Also Mordecai, who has much more common sense than Rigby and seems to have the more interesting life of the two.
* [[Regular Show|Benson]], who is one of the only examples of a [[Hair-Trigger Temper]] character who isn't totally annoying, in my opinion. Also Mordecai, who has much more common sense than Rigby and seems to have the more interesting life of the two.
** Benson takes it to a whole new level. See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQdfvuwufm4 here].
** Benson takes it to a whole new level. See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQdfvuwufm4 here].
* [[Tangled (Disney)|Flynn freaking Rider]]. Best (and sexiest) Disney male lead ever (and that is not a point to be argued with). Rapunzel is one lucky girl.
* [[Tangled (Disney)|Flynn freaking Rider]]. Best (and sexiest) Disney male lead ever (and that is not a point to be argued with). Rapunzel is one lucky girl.
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** What, no love for Randall Weems? He's the only character in the whole show to regularly make me laugh.
** What, no love for Randall Weems? He's the only character in the whole show to regularly make me laugh.
** Forget his [[Broken Base]]; I really love Gus Griswald. He's such a little sweetie, gets too much crap from everyone, and on top of that, he's freaking adorable.
** Forget his [[Broken Base]]; I really love Gus Griswald. He's such a little sweetie, gets too much crap from everyone, and on top of that, he's freaking adorable.
* No surprise, ''[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' is filled with many wonderful characters:
* No surprise, ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' is filled with many wonderful characters:
** Twilight Sparkle is a great character for a number of reasons: Very intelligent and talented, but also very modest and doesn't like to outshine her friends, with a dash of [[Adorkable]] thrown in for good measure.
** Twilight Sparkle is a great character for a number of reasons: Very intelligent and talented, but also very modest and doesn't like to outshine her friends, with a dash of [[Adorkable]] thrown in for good measure.
** This troper loves Fluttershy so very much. She's so cute!
** This troper loves Fluttershy so very much. She's so cute!
*** Her "[[Inverted Trope|nibbling]] [[Chewing the Scenery|the scenery]]" ("yay!") is not only adorably funny, it makes her actual scenery chewing in the Grand Galloping Gala absolutely ''hilarious''.
*** Her "[[Inverted Trope|nibbling]] [[Chewing the Scenery|the scenery]]" ("yay!") is not only adorably funny, it makes her actual scenery chewing in the Grand Galloping Gala absolutely ''hilarious''.
*** I've gotta get my own Flutter-love out there! Honestly, I cannot state in mere words how much I ''love'' Fluttershy! I just think that she is ''adorable'', and it's really cool to see her become more confident as the show goes on, without losing the "shy" part of her character. And, of course, she gave a [[Everythings Worse With Bears|BEAR]] ''chyropractic therapy''! That's just awesome!
*** I've gotta get my own Flutter-love out there! Honestly, I cannot state in mere words how much I ''love'' Fluttershy! I just think that she is ''adorable'', and it's really cool to see her become more confident as the show goes on, without losing the "shy" part of her character. And, of course, she gave a [[Everything's Worse With Bears|BEAR]] ''chyropractic therapy''! That's just awesome!
** Come on, you guys know Rainbow Dash is [[Twenty Percent Cooler]] than everyone else on this page. She's tough, brave, loyal and caring; not to mention she's the only one who's ever pulled off a sonic rainboom - a stunt once thought to be impossible. And she's done it twice - once as a filly (which would be comparable to a five year old jumping 15 flaming school buses on a tricycle) and the second time she saved the lives of three of her heroes and one of her best friends. The best part? Her first rainboom led to all her friends getting their cutie marks. If she's not a legend in Equestria yet, she should be.
** Come on, you guys know Rainbow Dash is [[Twenty Percent Cooler]] than everyone else on this page. She's tough, brave, loyal and caring; not to mention she's the only one who's ever pulled off a sonic rainboom - a stunt once thought to be impossible. And she's done it twice - once as a filly (which would be comparable to a five year old jumping 15 flaming school buses on a tricycle) and the second time she saved the lives of three of her heroes and one of her best friends. The best part? Her first rainboom led to all her friends getting their cutie marks. If she's not a legend in Equestria yet, she should be.
*** Seconded by this troper-I've been a Rainbow Dash fanboy ever since her first appearance. She's a good contender for the most [[Badass]] character on the show, and that's saying a LOT. She also manages to be a very likable character, despite constantly bragging about herself. This troper usually can't stand bragging characters, and so making Rainbow Dash my favorite character on the show is quite an accomplishment. All in all, she really earns the title of Best Pony in my eyes-not that I don't love the other characters too, of course.
*** Seconded by this troper-I've been a Rainbow Dash fanboy ever since her first appearance. She's a good contender for the most [[Badass]] character on the show, and that's saying a LOT. She also manages to be a very likable character, despite constantly bragging about herself. This troper usually can't stand bragging characters, and so making Rainbow Dash my favorite character on the show is quite an accomplishment. All in all, she really earns the title of Best Pony in my eyes-not that I don't love the other characters too, of course.
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