What is the Work?[]
Black Knight is a 2001 American fantasy adventure film. It stars Martin Lawrence as Jamal Walker, a medieval-themed park worker who transported from modern-day America to an alternate world 14th Century England.
Who is the Candidate?[]
Jamal Walker is the main protagonist of Black Knight. He was portrayed by Martin Lawrence.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Jamal has saved England from King Leo's incompetent rule and frees Victoria after she was captured by Percival, helping the Queen restore peace to the kingdom.
- Courageous/Reckless: Jamal puts his life on the line to save England by leading the rebellion to the war against King Leo and Percival.
- Energetic: Jamal is rather hotblooded.
- Stubborn: Jamal decides to lead the rebellion despite being an outlaw.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: After falling into the river that transports him from his time to the 14th Century, Jamal sets out to find his way home.
- Hard-Working: Jamal puts in the effort to train the rebels in combat in order to prepare them for the upcoming war.
- Unintelligent: Though street-smart, Jamal can be clueless at times.
- Optimistic: Jamal often manages to keep a positive attitude despite his circumstances.
- Determined: Jamal is often the last one to hold out for a good cause.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Jamal highly values unity and treats the poor with kindness and respect, going as far as to lead the rebellion to end King Leo's reign of incompetence.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Jamal manages to escape from the castle when he was about to be executed.
- Short-Tempered: Jamal has moments of being provoked.
- Mischievous: Jamal sometimes makes snarky remarks to those he opposes.
- Rebellious: Jamal leads the rebellion to take down King Leo and Percival.
- Is a Blood Knight: While training the rebels, Jamal shows enjoyment when boxing and wrestling with his students.
- Is an Underdog: Jamal starts out from an unambitious slacker to a courageous and wise teacher/leader.
- Is a True Hero: Jamal proves himself to be noble to the point where the Queen dubs him as a knight.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Jamal has a snarky and quippy sense of humor, a mischievous and rebellious streak and love for fighting, specifically boxing and wrestling.
Verdict?[]
Yes. Between his experience being transported to another world and his character arc from slacker to leader, Jamal does have the Shonen Hero spirit.