9 Votes in Poll
Who is your favorite battle shonen hero and why?
My favorite battle shonen hero is Yusuke Urameshi from Yu Yu Hakusho because of not only his powers, but also because of his attitude and how he faces his battles, both external and internal, with determination, courage, badassery and integrity. He demonstrates excellent character throughout the series.
He is the reason why I created Maxeeno Manervolkan. Both characters shoot energy blasts from their right index fingers.
4 Votes in Poll
The life of a black hero has never been for the meek of heart.
What is the Work?
We already know what The Boondocks is.
Who is the Candidate?
Huey Freeman is one of the two main protagonists of The Boondocks. He is voiced by Regina King, who also voiced his younger brother Riley.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?
Heroic/Honorable: Huey created a revolutionary plan to help the slaves to escape from Freedomland.
Courageous: Huey rarely hesitates to help innocent people in need.
Stubborn: Huey refuses to back down from a fight or a cause.
Pursues a Big-End Goal: Being a radical left-wing revolutionary, Huey wants to make a world a better place for his community despite the fact that almost no one around him wanted to change their ways for the better.
Hard-Working: Huey does all he can to make the black community lead a better path in life.
Possesses Plot Armor: Huey consistently manages to survive countless dangers.
Oblivious to Love: Due to being heavily focused on his activism as well as his own disinterest in romance, Huey doesn't seem to notice Jazmine's crush on him.
Short-Tempered: While nowhere near his grandfather Robert's level of irritability, Huey can have moments of being openly angry, especially when dealing with the stupidity and ignorance of the people around him.
Has a Rival: Huey has a rivalry with his brother Riley, as they sometimes fight each other, both physically and verbally.
Rebellious: Given that he is a left-wing revolutionary, Huey regularly goes against corrupt authority.
Verdict?
Weak-to-medium yes. I was somewhat hesitant in proposing Huey at first, but I want to give it a shot.
What is the Work?
The Boondocks is an animated Adult Swim original cartoon series based on the comic strip created by Aaron McGruder. It follows the Freemans, a black family consisting of the militant revolutionary Huey, rebellious wannabe gangster Riley and their cantankerous grandfather Robert, as they adapt to suburban life in Woodcrest, Maryland after moving from their home in Chicago.
Who is the Candidate?
Riley Freeman is one of the two main protagonists of The Boondocks. He is voiced by Regina King, who also voiced his older brother Huey.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?
Heroic/Honorable: Riley plays a key role in freeing the slaves from the slave-owning amusement park Freedomland. Despite his lifestyle as a wannabe gangsta, Riley has moral standards as, unlike Lamilton, he takes no pleasure in killing innocent people and does his best to avoid it.
Reckless: Riley rarely thinks before he acts and thus gets into situations without realizing the consequences.
Energetic: Riley is rather hotblooded and excitable.
Stubborn: Riley tends to be committed with his schemes despite being warned multiple times by Huey about the consequences of his actions.
Pursues a Big-End Goal: Influenced by mass media via rap culture and gangster films, Riley wants to live the thuggish lifestyle like the gangsters and rappers he sees in television.
Unintelligent: Though he is very street-smart, Riley is rather impulsive and makes stupid decisions.
Optimistic: While he can feel down at times, Riley manages to keep a positive attitude unlike Huey.
Possesses Plot Armor: Riley manages to survive several gun-shootings.
Has a Rival: Riley has a rivalry with his brother Huey, as they sometimes fight each other, both physically and verbally.
Has Idols: Riley looks up to various rappers, most notably Thugnificent.
Short-Tempered: Though not as irritable as his grandfather Robert, Riley can be impatient at times.
Mischievous: Riley commits delinquent acts for the fun of it.
Rebellious: Riley tends to disobey Robert's rules and often gets into legal trouble.
Verdict?
Weak-to-medium yes. While he commits a few heinous acts, he is still a sympathetic character with standards. With his hotblooded and stubborn personality, refusal to back down from a fight despite his poor combat skills and desire to live a life he finds fascinating, Riley is the closest the series has to a Shonen Hero, with Huey being already approved as a Seinen Hero.
I have to admit, he is an unconventional candidate.
I put a shock to your system!
What is the Work?
Static Shock is an animated series based on the DC comics series, Static. It focuses on Virgil Hawkins, a teenager who develops electromagnetic powers after an incident with gangsters and becomes a superhero to defend Dakota from various villains.
Who is the Candidate?
Virgil Hawkins, also known as Static, is the titular main protagonist of Static Shock. He was voiced by Phil LaMarr.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?
Heroic/Honorable: Static saves Dakota multiple times from various threats.
Courageous/Reckless: Static has no issues with risking his life for others.
Energetic: Static has many moments of being excitable.
Stubborn: Static will do anything to do what it is right despite others warning not to do it.
Pursues a Big-End Goal: Static wants to protect his home from threats.
Hard-Working: Virgil can be seen training with his powers.
Optimistic: While he can be depressed at times, Virgil manages to keep his chin up.
Believes in the Power of Friendship: Static befriends Rubberband Man after their feud.
Possesses Plot Armor: Static manages to survive many dangers throughout the series.
Spiky Hair: Virgil has fairly spiky dreadlocks.
Short-Tempered: While he is normally easygoing, Virgil can sometimes get heated when provoked.
Mischievous: Static can be seen teasing his enemies in order to defeat them.
Rebellious: Virgil occasionally disobeys his father.
Tragic Past: When he was younger, Virgil's mother was killed by gang members, leading Virgil to have an intense hatred for violence and use his powers in creative ways without killing his enemies. While his father and sister have moved on, Virgil has a hard time coping with the trauma of her death.
Verdict?
Yes. Despite growing up in a violent urban neighborhood in inner-city Dakota and losing his mother as a result, Static wants to make his home a better place for his loved ones to live in.
As stated above, would being a delinquent be associated with being Mischievous and/or Rebellious? I asked because many shonen heroes are very mischievous and rebellious to the point of being delinquents.
https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Archetype:Delinquent
What is the Work?
Everybody Hates Chris is an American sitcom created by comedian Chris Rock. The shows centers on Rock's experiences as a teenager as he deals with his dysfunctional family while attending a predominantly white school during the 1980s.
Who is the Candidate?
Chris Rock is the titular main protagonist of Everybody Hates Chris. He was portrayed by Tyler James Williams.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?
Heroic/Honorable: When he is on his way to school, Chris saves a baby in the middle of a police shootout.
Courageous/Reckless: Chris was brave enough to run through the police shootout to reach to school before being late.
Energetic: Chris has his moments of being energetic and fun-loving.
Stubborn: Chris refuses to clean the dishes as his mother Rochelle asks him to do so.
Pursues a Big-End Goal: Before becoming a comedian, Chris wants to find love in his life. He manages to get together with his next-door neighbor Tasha Clarke, only to break up with her when he realizes how clingy and jealous she is.
Unintelligent: Though very street-smart and knowledgeable about black culture, Chris is book-dumb and receives poor grades.
Hard-Working: Despite being a mediocre student, Chris manages to get better grades in the later seasons.
Optimistic: Despite all of his misfortunes as a result of bad luck, Chris manages to look at the bright side and value the positives in his life.
Believes in the Power of Friendship: Chris values his friendship with Greg Wulliger, going as far as to prioritize looking for him over going out with his date to the school dance.
Possesses Plot Armor: Chris manages to survive running through the police shootout.
Oblivious to Love: Though he has a crush on Tasha, he was unaware of how interested she is in him.
Has Rivals/Mentors: Chris has a rivalry with school bully Joey Caruso until after he dropped out of Tattaglia. Chris has several mentors, specifically his substitute teacher who teaches how to be more diligent, both in school and in life.
Mischievous: Chris takes pleasure out of pranking Caruso as revenge for bullying him throughout the 8th grade.
Rebellious: Being a teenager, Chris disobeys his parents to do what he wants.
Verdict?
I say yes. He is a bit unconventional, considering he is based on a real-life comedian, unlike most shonen heroes who are straight-up fictional characters.
