Honey? Where's my super suit?

What’s The Work?

The Incredibles is an American computer-animated comedy superhero film series about a family of supers who are forced to hide their powers after the heroes are banned from using their powers in public. The movie franchise was written and directed by Brad Bird, who also voices Edna Mode.

Who Is He?

Frozone, also known by his real name Lucius Best, is a major character in The Incredibles franchise. He's an ice-themed superhero who is the sidekick and best friend of Mr. Incredible, as well as a close family friend to the Parr family. He is voiced by Samuel L. Jackson.

What Makes Him A Shonen Hero?

Heroic/Honorable: Lucius saved many people from a burning building along with Bob, helped the Parrs save Metroville by defeating the Omnidroid, stopping the Underminer's drill from causing more damage, and preventing DevTech's yacht from crashing into Municiberg.

Courageous: Lucius would usually put other's lives before himself, like sacrificing himself to protect Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack brainwashed by one of the Screenslaver's minions.

Stubborn: Lucius is willing to help the Parrs save Metroville from dangerous threats, despite his wife's protests.

Optimistic: Lucius always sees the positives in his life.

Possesses Plot Armor: Lucius has survived any danger he is involved in, such as being burnt alive from a burning building while saving the people inside it, being killed by the Omnidroid, and being brainwashed by the Screenslaver.

Short-Tempered: While generally cool-headed and not as hot-tempered as Bob, Lucius does have his moments of getting worked up at times whether it comes to finding his super suit or watching the crappy animated short, Mr. Incredibles and Pals.

Final Verdict?

Yes. Because of his generosity and loyalty towards others, I believe that this guy might count as a Shonen Hero.

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.

Well I guess it's about time someone proposed these two goofballs lol.

What's the Work?

Chainsaw Man is a manga series created by Tatsumi Fujimoto in late 2018. It is pubilished in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump.

Who are the Characters?

Denji is the overall protagonist of Chainsaw Man, being a hybrid of human and devil which allows him to turn into the titular Chainsaw Man.

Power is a major character of Chainsaw Man, serving as one of the two deuteragonists for the Part 1 of the manga.

What Makes Them Shonen Heroes?

Denji:

• Heroic/Honorable: While he initially does it for mostly selfish and superficial reasons, Denji has protected Tokyo from several devils, and as the manga goes on, he becomes more mature and kind with his actions.

• Reckless: Denji doesn't usually think before acting, as a result he oftens just jumps head first into danger .

• Energetic: He's usually very loud and abrasive, although as the story progresses this slowly dies down.

• Stubborn: Denji refuses to listen to Aki when he tells him to leave the Security Bureau.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: His main goal is to raise the popularity of the Chainsaw Man so he can finally get laid. He also has the side goal of wanting to give Nayuta a normal childhood he couldn't have.

• Hard-Working: Denji works hard to keep his job so he can keep living a "normal life", and also to provide a normal childhood to Nayuta.

• Unintelligent: A much more tragic example, Denji never had any sort of access to education during his childhood, as a result he grew up as a very uneducated individual that lacks basic manners, and is almost illiterate.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Thanks to being immortal, Denji is able to survive any fatal injury. He also gets revived by Pochita/The Chainsaw Devil at the beginning of the story, allowing him to become Chainsaw Man.

• Spiky Hair: Denji has rather spiky hair, although unlike most examples it's likely due to him not treating his hair well.

• Short-Tempered: He tends to lose his head pretty quickly when frustrated, which leads to his more berserk moments.

• Has Rivals/Mentors: He initially has a brief rivalry with Aki upon joining the Security Bureau (which completely dies down after both become friends), and later has a much more straightforward one with the Katana Man. Denji was also trained to become a better fighter by Kishibe.

• Big Eater: Denji really enjoys eating thanks to not having much food to eat while growing up, and will usually eat everything that is edible with pretty much no complaints.

• Has an Idol: Denji initially worships Makima, but grows out of it after learning her true colours.

• Mischievous: He enjoys pranking Aki during his free time.

• Rebellious: After his experiences with Makima, Denji becomes a lot more reluctant when it comes to receiving orders, and typically hates being told what to do by men.

• Tragic Past: His father was an abusive alcoholic with a huge debt to the Yakuza, and after his death, Denji ended up inheriting his debt, as a result he grew up poor with no parental figure, never went to school and surrounded by the Yakuza.

• Is a Blood Knight: Denji can be downright bloodthirsty when killing devils, with his fight with the Eternity Devil being the most notable example.

Power

• Heroic/Honorable: Being a part of the Security Bureau, Power has helped to stop many devil threats in Tokyo, with her most notable act being sacrificing herself so Denji could defeat Makima.

• Reckless: Much like Denji, she also doesn't typically thinks before acting, and ends up jumping head first on danger with no hesitation.

• Energetic: She's VERY loud, and even manages to beat Denji in this aspect as she's twice as hyperactive as him.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Power’s goal is to win a Nobel Prize and become Prime Minister. She also wants to protect her cat, Meowzy, at any cost.

• Unintelligent: Power is very scatterbrained and ditzy, and much like Denji she lacks basic manners.

• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Power begins to really value her friendship with Denji, to the point she sacrifices herself for him, playing a key role in Makima's defeat.

• Short-Tempered: She gets frustrated really quickly when things don't go her way.

• Has Mentors: Much like Denji, she was trained by Kishibe to become a better fighter.

• Big Eater/Drinker: Power really loves eating anything that isn't vegetables, and also enjoys drinking blood to the point she goes overboard with it.

• Mischievous: Alongside Denji, she enjoys pranking Aki on their free time. She also has no qualms about pranking Denji himself.

• Is a Blood Knight: In the most literal way possible, Power really enjoys drinking the blood of her enemies.

Veredict?

Pretty easy yes to both. Denji is a very big deconstruction of the Shonen Hero archetype, and Power herself also manages to fit it pretty well.

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.

🎵Life is unfair....🎵

What is the Work?

Malcolm in the Middle is a sitcom aired on FOX. It follows a highly intelligent teen named Malcolm as he attends a gifted program at his school while dealing with his dysfunctional and dimwitted family.

Who are the Candidates?

Malcolm Wilkerson is the titular main protagonist of Malcolm in the Middle. He was portrayed by Frankie Muniz.

Reese Wilkerson is the deuteragonist of Malcolm in the Middle. He was portrayed by Justin Berfield.

What Makes Them Shonen Heroes?

Malcolm

• Heroic/Honorable: Malcolm puts an end to Spath's bullying weaker students by standing up to him.

• Courageous: Malcolm isn't afraid to stand up for what's right.

• Energetic: Like his brothers, Malcolm has a hot-blooded and thrill-seeking streak.

• Stubborn: Malcolm does whatever he wants despite his mother Lois's strict rules.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Malcolm wants to get away from his dysfunctional family, especially Lois.

• Hard-Working: Malcolm is shown to be rather diligent to the point of becoming valedictorian.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Alongside his father Hal and brother Reese, Malcolm manages to escape from a house before it explodes.

• Short-Tempered: While he isn't as prone to violence as Reese, Malcolm is rather impatient and irritable.

• Big Eater: Being a teenager, Malcolm can be shown to have humongous appetite.

• Mischievous: Like his brothers, Malcolm enjoys pulling pranks on anyone.

• Rebellious: Malcolm not only disobeys his parents, but he also breaks school rules to stand up for a good cause.

Reese

• Heroic/Honorable: Reese stops a burglar from robbing the house, which results in him being declared a hero by the police.

• Courageous/Reckless: Reese can be brave when needed and is frequently shown to be reckless.

• Energetic: Reese is rather hotblooded and adventurous.

• Stubborn: Reese goes along with his plans despite being warned by others of the consequences.

• Hard-Working: Despite not being as academically gifted as Malcolm, Reese can be diligent when he wants to be.

• Unintelligent: While he is gifted in culinary and a clever prankster, Reese is very book-dumb and generally lacks common sense.

• Optimistic: Unlike Malcolm, who is pessimistic, Reese finds the positives of life despite his failures.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Reese manages to survive plenty of situations that most can't endure.

• Oblivious to Love: Reese is slow when it comes to recognizing girls being attracted to him.

• Short-Tempered: Reese is the most aggressive and violent of the family.

• Big Eater: Being a teenager, Reese is shown to have an enormous appetite.

• Spiky Hair: Reese is consistently shown to have spiky frosted tips throughout the show.

• Unnatural Hair Color: Brown with yellow dyed spikes.

• Mischievous: Reese takes pleasure in pulling pranks and generally stirring up trouble.

• Rebellious: Reese frequently disobeys his parents' rules.

• Is a Blood Knight: As a school bully, Reese finds joy in fighting enemies and beating up weaker kids.

Verdict?

Yes. Given the show's main message of life being unfair, they have frequently been shown to endure any hardships throughout the series, even when they brought their misfortunes on themselves at times. Considering that many Shonen Heroes endure a lot of hardships to get where they want to be, it would be interesting to see these two fit right in this wiki.

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.

What is the Work?

Yu Yu Hakusho is a manga series about Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who dies and is revived as a Spirit Detective, investigating and defeating demonic threats in the human world.

Who Is The Candidate?

Kazuma Kuwabara is one of the main protagonists of Yu Yu Hakusho. He is Yusuke’s rival turned best friend, who assists him when he awakens his psychic powers.

He is voiced by Shigeru Chiba in Japanese, and Christopher R. Sabat in English.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Kuwabara has helped Yusuke save the world on multiple occasions.

• Courageous/Reckless: Kuwabara is rarely seen wanting to run away from a threat, no matter how dangerous they are.

• Energetic: Kuwabara is extremely hot-blooded and slightly hyperactive.

• Stubborn: Kuwabara is willing to risk his life despite his friends' protests against it.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Kuwabara wants to find the true meaning of being a man.

• Hard-Working: Kuwabara is shown to be diligent in both the battlefield and in school, even more so than Yusuke.

• Unintelligent: While he is very street-smart, he is not very book-smart and tends to be very impulsive.

• Optimistic: While he can feel down at times, Kuwabara is a rather optimistic individual.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Kuwabara manages to survive being stabbed by Toguro.

• Pompadour: Kuwabara's hair is styled in a pompadour.

• Short-Tempered: Kuwabara is quick to lose his temper at times.

• Has a Rival: Kuwabara has a somewhat one-sided rivalry with his classmate Yusuke Urameshi.

• Mischievous: Kuwabara has moments of pulling silly pranks on his friends.

• Rebellious: Like Yusuke, Kuwabara is a delinquent who has a disdain for corrupt authority.

Verdict?

Yes. Between his extreme hotbloodedness and goofy demeanor, Kuwabara is possibly a straighter example than Yusuke.

What is the Work?

Bully is a video game produced by Rockstar Games. It centers around Jimmy Hopkins, a troubled teen who was dropped by his neglectful mother and new stepfather at Bullworth Academy after being expelled from several schools.

Who is the Candidate?

Jimmy Hopkins is the main protagonist of Bully. He was voiced by the musician Gerry Rosenthal.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Jimmy has saved Bullworth Academy from Gary Smith's tyranny.

• Courageous/Reckless: Jimmy has no issue with standing up to his enemies.

• Energetic: Jimmy has many moments of being hot-blooded.

• Stubborn: Jimmy is willing to break school rules despite being a student who must follow rules.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Jimmy wants to make Bullworth Academy a more peaceful school by standing up to bullies and corrupt staff members.

• Hard-Working: After the majority of the school were manipulated by Gary into believing that Jimmy is a menace, Jimmy does his best to earn back the school's respect for him.

• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Jimmy is shown to be grateful with the Bullworth students and the Townies for helping him take down Gary.

• Short-Tempered: Jimmy is regularly seen scowling and rarely hesitates to fight anyone who insults him.

• Mischievous: Jimmy takes pleasure in pulling pranks either to punish those who deserve it or for fun.

• Rebellious: Jimmy is shown to despise corrupt authority figures. It also has been noted that Jimmy has been expelled from at least seven schools for several misdemeanors (i.e. spraying graffiti, fighting, using profanity, etc.).

• Tragic Past: Jimmy's birth father abandoned him when he was a little boy and his mother is a neglectful narcissist who got married many times and rather than dealing with her son's emotional issues with him, she instead drops him off at any school and let the staff handle him. This results in Jimmy becoming jaded and distrustful of anyone and forcing himself to fend for himself as well as becoming a delinquent.

Verdict?

I say yes. Unlike many Rockstar protagonists who are morally grey and more than likely fit the Seinen Hero archetype, Jimmy is an extremely unique case, since he fully redeems himself into a more traditional hero as the game went on.

What is the Work?

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures is an animated series aired on Disney XD based on the video game franchise Pac-Man. It follows a teenage Pac-Man as he was chosen to defend Pac-World from ghosts, led by the evil Betrayus.

Who is the Candidate?

Pac, also known as Pac-Man or Pacster, is the titular main protagonist of Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. He was voiced by Erin Matthews.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Pac has saved Pac-World numerous times from various threats, mainly Betrayus.

• Courageous/Reckless: Pac is usually the first into battle and can make his share of reckless decisions.

• Energetic: Pac has many excitable moments.

• Stubborn: Pac refuses to give up.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: After years of growing up without his parents, Pac sets out to find out what happened to them.

• Unintelligent: While he is knowledgeable about the ghosts in the Netherworld, Pac is mostly absent-minded and thinks with his stomach more than with his head.

• Optimistic: Despite his cynical moments, Pac is overall an optimistic kid.

• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Pac values his best friends Spiral and Cylindria and admits that he wouldn't have save Pac-World without them by his side.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Pac occasionally uses Power Berries to save himself and his friends from deadly situations.

• Oblivious to Love: Pac doesn't seem to be aware of Pinky's crush on him.

• Big Eater/Drinker: Much like his gaming counterpart, Pac is known for his gluttonous appetite.

• Mischievous: In the first episode, Pac is shown to take pleasure in pranking school bully Skeebo.

Verdict?

I say yes. While the original character lacks depth to his personality, his Disney XD counterpart is portrayed as a more complex character as he not only shares his humongous love for food and desire to protect his loved ones from evil, but he also has an overarching goal of wanting to find his parents, which adds motivation to his actions.

Aloha!

What is the Candidate?

Lilo & Stitch is a 2002 animated produced by Walt Disney Pictures Productions. It follows Experiment 626, aka Stitch, a mischievous alien as he escapes from the galaxy and landed on Hawaii, where he is adopted and befriended by a little girl named Lilo, who teaches the importance of family.

Who is the Candidate?

Stitch, also known as Experiment 626, is one of the titular main protagonists of Lilo & Stitch. He is voiced by Chris Sanders.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: In Leroy & Stitch, Stitch led the revolution of aliens against Dr. Hamsterville and his army of clones of his evil twin brother Leroy and has saved the galaxy from being conquered.

• Courageous/Reckless: Stitch is willing to risk his life to save Lilo from Captain Gantu after she is kidnapped by him.

• Energetic: Stitch is rather hyperactive.

• Stubborn: Stitch refuses to give up, no matter what anyone tells him otherwise.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: In Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Stitch wants to look for other Experiments (i.e. his cousins) to expand his newfound ohana.

• Hard-Working: Despite his mischievous and destructive tendencies even after his redemption in the first film, Stitch does his best to be a good person.

• Optimistic: Stitch manages to keep a upbeat attitude regardless of the situation.

• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Stitch values his newfound family and his own cousins to the point of uniting them to help him defeat Dr. Hamsterville.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Stitch manages to survive explosions and other perils that are nearly impossible to escape. He even survives drowning despite his inability to swim due to his massive molecular structure.

• Short-Tempered: Stitch can be quick to anger, occasionally to the point of being violent.

• Big Eater/Drinker: Stitch has an enormous appetite, both for food and objects.

• Mischievous: Stitch is well-known for being incredibly mischievous.

• Rebellious: Stitch is the first Experiment to defy his programming and led the revolution of genetically engineered aliens against Dr. Hamsterville.

Verdict?

Yes. Stitch shows that you are not defined by your upbringing (or programming in his case), but by the choices you make. Stitch chooses to be a good person and inspires most of his cousins to do the same.

What is the Work?

One Punch Man is a webcomic, manga and anime. It centers around Saitama, a superhero who struggles to find a worthy opponent to fight when he easily defeats his enemies with only one punch.

Who is the Candidate?

Saitama is the titular main protagonist of One Punch Man.

He is voiced in Japanese by Makoto Furukawa and and by Max Mittleman in the English dub.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Saitama has saved the world from countless villains throughout the series and, despite his thirst for thrill of a great battle, he prioritizes saving others before his own gain.

• Courageous/Reckless: Saitama never shows fear when facing an opponent, no matter how much of a threat they pose.

• Energetic: While he normally presents himself as an apathetic stoic, at his core, Saitama is actually a hot-blooded and thrill-seeking blood knight who wants to seek the excitement of fighting a worthy opponent who matches his strength.

• Stubborn: Saitama refuses to let anyone toss him around or make him give up.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: After becoming tremendously powerful to the point of defeating his enemies with only one punch, Saitama thrives in fighting a worth opponent.

• Hard-Working: Before the beginning of the series, Saitama trained himself for 3 years to become very powerful.

• Unintelligent: Saitama is shown to be fairly book-dumb, as shown as he becomes a C-Class Hero as a result of receiving a C on a written test despite his high performance in the fitness test.

• Possesses Plot Armor: Saitama manages to launches from the moon to Earth despite of a lack of oxygen.

• Has a Rival: Speed o' Sound Sonic declares himself as Saitama's rival despite the latter not wanting to do with him.

• Rebellious: Saitama refuses to abide with the social pecking order between the classes of Heroes.

Verdict?

Yes. While Saitama's story is a deconstruction of a shonen hero's desire to surpass his limits to the point of not having any more limits to break, it is still a hero's journey of finding what it means to be a hero.

What Is The Work?

Doug is a Nickelodeon (later Disney) animated series. It centers around Doug Funnie, a young boy, as he navigates everyday life in Bluffington as the new kid.

Who Is The Candidate?

Douglas Yancey "Doug" Funnie is the titular main protagonist of the Doug franchise.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Some of Doug's most heroic acts are saving his friends from drowning and keeping the mutated lizard Herman from being thrown in the toxic Lucky Duck Lake by Mayor Bluff.

• Courageous: Without hesitation, Doug dives in to save his friends from drowning.

• Energetic: Doug has a fun-loving and excitable side.

• Stubborn: Doug does whatever he can to protect Herman from Mayor Bluff despite the latter threatening to torture him.

• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Throughout the series, Doug wants to win Patty Mayonnaise's heart.

• Hard-Working: Despite his status as an underdog, Doug puts in a great effort to things that he is passionate about.

• Optimistic: Despite his fair share of failures, Doug refuses to let his life bring him down.

• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Doug befriends Herman despite others believing that the latter is a terrifying monster.

• Oblivious to Love: While Doug has a crush on Patti, he doesn't seem to notice the possibility that she likes him back.

• Short-Tempered: Doug can lose his temper from time to time.

• Has a Rival: Doug has a rivalry with school bully Roger Klotz.

Verdict?

Yes. He is a somewhat unconventional candidate since he is from a dominantly slice-of-life series, but he has the grand heroics and personality of a shonen hero despite not having any superpowers. You don't need superpowers to be a hero.

Shonen Heroes? EXCELLENT!!!!!

What is the Work?

Bill & Ted is a film franchise. It follows the titular characters, two dim-witted high schoolers as they travel through various time periods to save the world.

Who are the Candidates?

William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq. and Theodore "Ted" Logan III are the titular main protagonists in the Bill and Ted series. Bill is portrayed by Alex Winter and Ted is portrayed by Keanu Reeves.

What Makes Them Shonen Heroes?

• Heroic/Honorable: Bill and Ted has save history and the future throughout the franchise.

• Courageous/Reckless: Bill and Ted don't show fear in saving others.

• Energetic: Bill and Ted are fun-loving wannabe rock stars.

• Stubborn: Bill and Ted refuse to give up regardless of the odds stacked against them.

• Pursue a Big-End Goal: Bill and Ted are passionate about becoming professional rock stars.

• Hard-Working: Bill and Ted manage to pass their history report without cheating.

• Unintelligent: While they are rather street-smart, they are not very book-smart.

• Optimistic: Regardless of their misfortunes and failures, Bill and Ted continue to stay positive.

• Believe in the Power of Friendship: Bill and Ted believe that people should be "excellent to each other".

• Possesses Plot Armor: Bill and Ted were saved from being executed.

Verdict?

Yes. They manage to save the past and future from various threats and despite not being the brightest bulbs in the box, they prove themselves to be capable of being heroes as much as being rockstars.

They live up to their motto: Be excellent to each other.