Tak

Shonen Hero
General Information
Full Name	Tak
Alias(es)	The Mighty Warrior of The Pupanunu People's Prophecy Party of One (by Two Headed Juju)
Origin	Tak and the Power of Juju
Occupation	Shaman
Powers	Juju Magic powers
Heroic Deeds	Turning the Pupanunu People back from sheep to humans after defeating Tlaloc Saving the village from the Black Mist's plan to burn it to the ground
Type of Shonen Hero	Unchosen Warrior

Tak is the titular main protagonist of the Tak and the Power of Juju franchise. He is voiced by Jason Marsden.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?

• Heroic/Honorable: Tak has saved the Pupanunu Village and the entire world from Tlaloc and the Black Mist Tribe.
• Courageous/Reckless: Tak doesn't hesitate to save others, even when the odds are against him.
• Energetic: Being a kid living in a jungle, he has an adventurous and excitable streak.
• Stubborn: Tak is willing to step up to do what is right despite his mentor Jibolba's objections due to not being the prophesied Mighty Warrior.
• Pursues a Big-End Goal: Tak wants to learn various types of magic to become a great shaman in his own right.
• Hard-Working: Throughout the trilogy, Tak trains hard both with his physical abilities and magic after saving the village from Tlaloc in the first game. This is shown in the sequels, in which he is able to perform Juju spells without relying on relics.
• Optimistic: Despite of his downfalls, Tak refuses to lose hope.
• Determined: Despite the odds being stacked against him, Tak refuses to back down from a fight to save the world.
• Confident/Cocky: Tak takes pride in his fighting abilities and magical prowess to the point of being fairly cocky and underestimating opponents who don't come off as a threat to him at first glance.
• Unpredictable: Tak uses his mischievous tendencies to make his enemies lose their guard.
• Self-Sacrificing: Tak often risks his life to protect the world.
• Resilient: While Tak loses several times, he often his losses to get better and stronger.
• Believes in the Power of Friendship: Tak befriends many Jujus who help him in his journey to save the world.
• Possesses Plot Armor: Tak manages to survive through dangerous explosions.
• Short-Tempered: Though friendly and easygoing, Tak can lose his patience from time to time, especially with Lok's antics.
• Has Rivals/Mentors: Jibolba is Tak's mentor and, in the third game, alongside Lok, he competed with the Grammazons, the Jibba Jabbas and the Black Mist.
• Mischievous: Tak has his moments of teasing people and animals.
• Rebellious: Tak often follows his own moral code to do what is right.
• Is a Blood Knight: Tak takes joy in fighting his enemies throughout the games.
• Is a Challenge Seeker: Tak wants to study more magic and fight more powerful opponents.
• Is an Underdog: Unlike the popular and muscular Lok, Tak was never expected to be the hero of the Pupanunu people's prophecy and yet he manages to save the world from Tlaloc.
• Is a True Hero: Tak saves the world out of a desire to protect his village from threats.
• Calls Out Attacks: Being a shaman, Tak says words before casting his magical attack spells.
• Is a Mascot with Attitude: Tak is a mischievous, rebellious and snarky shaman who likes to fight, swing on vines throughout the jungle and sandboard/snowboard.
• Street-Smart: Tak often thinks on his feet to get himself out of situations and fight his enemies.
• Is a Kid/Teen Hero: Tak was around 11 years old in the first game and 14 in the second and third game.

External Links

• Tak on the Heroes Wiki
• Tak on the Near Pure Good Wiki
• Tak on the Nickelodeon Wiki
• Tak on the Tak and the Power of Juju Wiki