It's Hero Time.
What is the Work?[]
Ben 10 is a superhero franchise created by Man of Action and produced by Cartoon Network. It follows a kid named Ben Tennyson, as he discovers a watch that grants him the ability to transform into various super-powered aliens and decides to use to be a hero.
Who is the Candidate?[]
Ben Tennyson is the titular main protagonist of the Ben 10 franchise.
As a kid, he is voiced by Tara Strong. As a teenager, he is voiced by Yuri Lowenthal.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Ben has saved the world and sometimes multiple universes from dangerous threats.
- Courageous/Reckless: Ben is often willing to put his life at risk to save others.
- Energetic: Ben is rather hot-blooded.
- Stubborn: Ben often uses his Omnitrix for personal reasons despite his Grandpa Max's demands.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: After obtaining the Omnitrix, Ben wants to be a hero.
- Unintelligent: While he is crafty and becomes wiser, Ben is fairly book-dumb and sometimes lets his cockiness get the better of him.
- Hard-Working: Ben often trains with the abilities of the aliens he transforms into.
- Optimistic: While he can be cynical at times, Ben maintains his overall positive attitude.
- Determined: Ben refuses to back down from a fight, no matter the odds.
- Confident/Cocky: Ben has high faith in his ability and can be cocky at times.
- Unpredictable: Ben is often crafty in battle to the point where most of his enemies can't figure out his next move.
- Self-Sacrificing: Ben occasionally suffers injuries while saving others.
- Resilient: Ben often manages to get back on his feet after being defeated by his enemies.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Ben values the friendships of anyone he comes across, even the ones who were his enemies like Kevin.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Ben manages to survive various perils that no other human can endure.
- Short-Tempered: Though quite friendly and easygoing, Ben can sometimes lose his cool.
- Has a Rival/Mentor: Kevin Levin is his main rival and his grandfather Max mentors him.
- Mischievous: At 10 years old, Ben uses his powers to pull pranks.
- Rebellious: Ben often disobeys Max to do whatever he wants.
- Is a Blood Knight: Ben enjoys the thrill of fighting various enemies.
- Is a Challenge Seeker: Ben often gets bored when his enemies don't challenge him.
- Is a Chick Magnet: As a teenager, Ben begins to attract various girls.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Ben is a fun-loving and rebellious hero who can transform into any aliens with a watch in order to fight bad guys.
- Street-Smart: Ben is capable of thinking on his feet, especially during battle.
- Has a Battle Cry: Ben tends to shout out the names of the aliens he transforms into.
- Is a Kid Hero: Ben becomes a hero when he was 10 years old.
Verdict?[]
Easy yes. How can we forget about Ben 10? He is one of the three 2000s Magical Boys, alongside Danny Phantom and Jake Long.