SpongeBob SquarePants

Shonen Hero
General Information
Full Name	SpongeBob SquarePants
Alias(es)	Mr. SquarePants SpongeBoob (by Plankton) Boyo (by Mr. Krabs) Mr. Fairytale (by Fred) SpongeBrat SquareButt SpringBoob SquirePin Short Order Boy Spongy Gratingbob Shrillpants SpongeBob ScaredyPants Sponge-Brain Sponge-Hog MuscleBob BuffPants The Bird Man of Bikini Bottom The Squish The Quickster Invincibubble Little Bobby Idiot Boy WhoBob WhatPants CowBob RanchPants CheeseHead BrownPants Mr. LoserBob LonelyPants Yellow Box SpongeBob RoundPants Bubblebob SpongeRobert
Origin	SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
Occupation	Fry cook for the Krusty Krab
Powers	Limb regeneration Shapeshifting Leadership Climbing Limb reattachment Super speed Jump-roping Teleportation Unicycle control Jellyfishing skills Cooking skills Karate skills Bubble blowing Survival skills On & off intelligence Music and singing skills Krabby spatula skills Fun abilities Sporting skills Athletic strength Cleaning skills
Heroic Deeds	Saving Bikini Bottom in multiple episodes
Type of Shonen Hero	Optimistic Adventurer

SpongeBob SquarePants is the titular main protagonist of the show of the same name.

He is voiced by Tom Kenny.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: SpongeBob has saved the entire Bikini Bottom on multiple occasions.
• Courageous/Reckless: While he can be cowardly at times, SpongeBob is brave whenever needed and has been consistently shown as reckless.
• Energetic: Despite being in his late thirties as of today, SpongeBob is still very energetic.
• Stubborn: Throughout the show, SpongeBob continues to try to befriend Squidward despite it being very obvious that the latter finds him extremely irritating and wants him to leave him alone.
• Hard-Working: He shows extreme dedication to his job as a fry cook.
• Unintelligent: While not as dumb as his friend Patrick, SpongeBob is not particularly intelligent and overall very naive to the point he still can’t get his license.
• Optimistic: SpongeBob is extremely optimistic and very happy-go-lucky.
• Determined: While he can be a bit of a pushover at times, SpongeBob has plenty of moments of perseverance, such as going on a quest to Shell City to retrieve King Neptune's crown to Mr. Krabs' innocence.
• Confident/Cocky: SpongeBob has high faith in his capabilities and can sometimes be self-absorbed and prideful.
• Unpredictable: SpongeBob's chaotic nature often throws many people off of their guard.
• Self-Sacrificing: SpongeBob's caring nature drives him to put his life on the line to protect his friends.
• Resilient: In spite of his fair share of bad days, SpongeBob remains optimistic and refuses to give up hope.
• Youthful: For a man in his thirties, SpongeBob has the hyperactivity, naivete and innocence of a little boy.
• Believes in the Power of Friendship: SpongeBob cares for all his friends greatly and has even befriended Plankton.
• Has Rivals: He's had plenty, from Squidward being his most prominent, to bullies like Bubble Bass and Flats.
• Possesses Plot Armor: In several episodes, he has braved various dangers that seem virtually impossible to pass.
• Short-Tempered: Despite his overall friendly and peaceful nature, SpongeBob can lose his temper and has been shown to overact in his fury.
• Has Idols: SpongeBob looks up to superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
• Mischievous: He is highly sneaky and devious since he loves to play childish pranks on other characters (mostly Squidward).
• Is a Primary-Color Champion: SpongeBob has yellow skin, blue eyes and wears a red tie and white socks with red and blue stripes.
• Is a Challenge Seeker: SpongeBob wants to take on any challenge to make his life as fun as possible.
• Is an Underdog: Despite his small size and naive demeanor, SpongeBob consistently overcomes obstacles with his positivity, determination, and unique problem-solving skills.
• Is a True Hero: With no selfish intentions, SpongeBob saves Bikini Bottom multiple times.
• Is a Mascot with Attitude: SpongeBob's relentless optimism, quirky sense of humor, and boundless energy make him a standout character. Even when faced with challenges, he approaches them with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. His unique charm and ability to find joy in the simplest things add to his cool, fun-loving personality. SpongeBob’s adventures and interactions showcase his lovable, resilient spirit,
• Is a Shotoclone: In the Nickelodeon crossover fighting games, SpongeBob is portrayed as this:
  • In Super Brawl, he has a bubble Hadoken, an uppercut, and a Hurricane Kick and even dressed up like Ryu.
  • In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, he has a Bubble Gun projectile, two types of uppercuts, and three types of Hurricane Kicks.

External Links

• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Encyclopedia SpongeBobia
• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Heroes Wiki
• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Nickelodeon Wiki
• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Inconsistently Admirable Wiki
• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Inconsistently Heinous Wiki
• SpongeBob SquarePants on the Likability Scaling Purgatory Wiki