Curious George is the titular main protagonist of the franchise of the same name. His vocal effects are provided by Corey Burton in the 1980s stop-motion series and currently by Frank Welker in the animated movies and show, the latter of whom also voices Scooby-Doo.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: George has helped various animals throughout the films, such reuniting Kayla the Elephant with her siblings and save the animals in Africa from a flood created by a storm.
- Courageous/Reckless: George is willing to take dangerous risks to save innocent lives.
- Energetic: Being a monkey, George is rather hyperactive, adventurous and excitable.
- Stubborn: George does what he wants to do in spite of Ted's warning.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: Driven by his curiosity, George wants to learn about how the world works.
- Hard-Working: George puts in the efforts in things that he is passionate about such as making a toy boat, riding a kite, etc.
- Optimistic: George is highly cheerful and manages to look at the upsides regardless of the situation.
- Determined: George refuses to give up on helping others, no matter the consequences.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: George is friendly to everyone around him and is willing to do all he can to help them.
- Possesses Plot Armor: When George was floating away from carrying balloons, Ted manages to save him from his death after all of George's balloons were popped off.
- Spiky Hair: George has three spiky cowlicks of fur sticking out of his head.
- Has a Mentor: His owner Ted acts as a father figure to him.
- Mischievous: George tends to get into get into various kinds of mischief as a result of his curiosity.
- Forgiving: George forgives Ted for letting animal control take him away from him.
- Is a Challenge Seeker: George's inquisitive nature drives him to try out new activities.
- Is a True Hero: As a result of saving the animals from a flood, George, alongside Ted, humbly accepts his medal for his heroics.
External Links[]
- Curious George on the Heroes Wiki