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* There are plenty of cases of smart women among the twelve [[Hi M Es]] of ''[[Mai-HiME]]'', but the standout is the [[Shrinking Violet]] computer genius Yukino Kikukawa. This is more or less reinforced by the fact that both her [[Empathic Weapon|Child]] and her [[Forgotten Superweapon|Element]] are only good for detection and spying. |
* There are plenty of cases of smart women among the twelve [[Hi M Es]] of ''[[Mai-HiME]]'', but the standout is the [[Shrinking Violet]] computer genius Yukino Kikukawa. This is more or less reinforced by the fact that both her [[Empathic Weapon|Child]] and her [[Forgotten Superweapon|Element]] are only good for detection and spying. |
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* [[Jerkass Woobie|Zelgadis Graywords]] of the ''[[Slayers]]'' franchise is usually this alone or is also [[The Lancer]], depending on the adaptation. In addition to being book-smart and a strategist in battle, he also knows a good deal of scientific knowledge plausible for a fantasy setting, and can solve math problems and measure distances at near-breakneck speed. |
* [[Jerkass Woobie|Zelgadis Graywords]] of the ''[[Slayers]]'' franchise is usually this alone or is also [[The Lancer]], depending on the adaptation. In addition to being book-smart and a strategist in battle, he also knows a good deal of scientific knowledge plausible for a fantasy setting, and can solve math problems and measure distances at near-breakneck speed. |
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** A more straightforward smart guy is [[Chronic Backstabbing Disorder|Xellos]]; however, he subverts this trope by being the [[Token Evil Teammate]] that just so happens to be a part of an [[ |
** A more straightforward smart guy is [[Chronic Backstabbing Disorder|Xellos]]; however, he subverts this trope by being the [[Token Evil Teammate]] that just so happens to be a part of an [[Exclusively Evil]] race of demons, so naturally, he rarely, if ever, explains anything. |
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* "G-4" Jinpei the Swallow from ''[[Science Ninja Team Gatchaman]]'' fills this role in the "smartass" variation of this trope. He's a [[Tagalong Kid]] who is the most prone to clever trickster style behavior and wisecracking. He often hangs out with and plays off of [[The Big Guy]] Ryu the Owl for his hijinks. As far as actually being the book smartest member, his [[The Chick|sister Jun]] better fulfills that role. |
* "G-4" Jinpei the Swallow from ''[[Science Ninja Team Gatchaman]]'' fills this role in the "smartass" variation of this trope. He's a [[Tagalong Kid]] who is the most prone to clever trickster style behavior and wisecracking. He often hangs out with and plays off of [[The Big Guy]] Ryu the Owl for his hijinks. As far as actually being the book smartest member, his [[The Chick|sister Jun]] better fulfills that role. |
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* As a series with [[Loads and Loads of Characters|lots of characters]], [[Mahou Sensei Negima]] naturally has more than one. {{spoiler|The first, Ayase Yue, a [[Nakama]] regular and [[Teen Genius]], took this role during the Chao Arc, going so far as giving him the counsel needed for him to fight Chao. The second one, [[Deadpan Snarker|Chisame]], also took this role after officially ([[Can't Stay Normal|and reluctantly]]) joining Ala Alba, especially after they got separated with Yue in the Magic World, making her his [[Only Sane Man|sole voice of reason]]. [[Tsundere|Unfortunately for her]], this makes him [http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v29/c264/7.html quite attached] [http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v29/c264/8.html to her]. Err, not in '''that''' way...for now...}} |
* As a series with [[Loads and Loads of Characters|lots of characters]], [[Mahou Sensei Negima]] naturally has more than one. {{spoiler|The first, Ayase Yue, a [[Nakama]] regular and [[Teen Genius]], took this role during the Chao Arc, going so far as giving him the counsel needed for him to fight Chao. The second one, [[Deadpan Snarker|Chisame]], also took this role after officially ([[Can't Stay Normal|and reluctantly]]) joining Ala Alba, especially after they got separated with Yue in the Magic World, making her his [[Only Sane Man|sole voice of reason]]. [[Tsundere|Unfortunately for her]], this makes him [http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v29/c264/7.html quite attached] [http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v29/c264/8.html to her]. Err, not in '''that''' way...for now...}} |
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