History CharacterGush / WesternAnimation

** And how about Maddie Fenton, one of the best combinations of HotScientist and ActionMom on TV?

** Then there's Professor Venomous... wow. Let's put aside the fact that he's ComicallySerious, [[HotScientist drop-dead gorgeous]] and voiced by the inimitable Creator/StevenOgg. For one, he's an amazingly effective villain, being suave, charismatic, and always one step ahead of the heroes. Then we learn his DarkAndTroubledPast and [[CryForTheDevil it becomes surprisingly easy to feel bad for him]]. [[spoiler: He was once a beloved superhero known as Laser Blast of the prestigious super team P.O.I.N.T. Laser Blast was a highly skilled and powerful fighter who was dating K.O.'s mother, Carol. However, no matter how much praise he earned or how many battles he won, [[InferioritySuperiorityComplex Laser Blast always thought of himself as worthless, holding himself to impossible standards as he convinced himself that he didn't deserve the adoration of his teammates and that they didn't really care about him]]. He began experimenting with {{genetic engineering|is the new nuke}} to increase his powers, but a lab accident instead rendered him [[BroughtDownToNormal stripped of his powers forever]]. He then faked his death and went into hiding after overhearing part of a conversation that made him mistakenly believe that Carol never really loved him. The now-powerless former hero continued his genetic experiments, eventually solidifying his metamorphosis into the villain we know today -- only to discover years later that [[LukeIAmYourFather he is the father of Carol's child]].]] In addition to all that, Venomous wholeheartedly and enthusiastically reciprocates Boxman's romantic affections, and he [[ParentalSubstitute has a caring, fatherly relationship with his minion Fink]]. What's not to love?

** Never mind the SeasonalRot, ''WesternAnimation/SpongebobSquarepants'' is still the most adorable character ''ever'' in this page. You got a character who still sticks with people ''who wouldn't mind murdering him just to get him off their backs'', loves a job where he gets less-than-less-than normal pay from a totally vile boss, and hangs out with an adorable dim-witted starfish. He's an entirely optimistic sponge, where almost nothing can destroy his cheerful nature.

* ''WesternAnimation/FanboyAndChumChum'' is a pretty mediocre show, but [[MeanBrit Kyle]] gives this troper a reason to watch it. His lines are hilarious, he's got a well-developed personality, even with his huge teeth and braces he looks better than half the cast, and he's all in all a brilliant character. It's like they took him from some other, more sensible show and stuck him here instead, which makes sense given his FishOutOfWater status.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'' is full of amazing characters, but I must speak for my absolute favorite, Marcy Wu. I do not use the term "comfort character" lightly, but Marcy is just that for me - a sweet, bubbly, and inquisitive yet deeply flawed BadassAdorable nerd who is EndearinglyDorky personified. And as a very nerdy Asian person with autism, I recognize a lot of myself in her (including traits I had when I was 13 too) - heck, I even have ''the same last name'' as her. While the comfort she brings me unfortunately makes certain episodes extremely difficult to rewatch (anyone who has seen their comfort character or a character they deeply relate to being put through pain and distress or being driven to tears will know exactly what I'm talking about), those same episodes also emphasize the strengths and flaws that endear her to me so deeply and make me root so hard for her. I've never met a character who struck with me so deeply; her tears break my heart, and her happiness is mine as well.

** You're all crazy, Applejack is best pony! BadassNormal, TeamMom, NiceHat. Oh, and she's from the ''original'' G1 ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePony'' pilot episode. She's old-school!

** His nemesis Perry the Platypus is certainly no bore either, an [[AnimalSuperheroes Animal Superhero]] with a NiceHat, TheSpeechless and he has his own theme song! ''He's a semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal of action!''

* The 1994 ''WesternAnimation/MegaMan'' isn't too highly regarded [[LimitedAnimation for]] [[OffModel a]] [[ClicheStorm variety]] [[HurricaneOfPuns of]] [[NotAsYouKnowThem reasons]]. So why watch it? To witness what is quite possibly ''the'' [[AdaptationalBadass coolest]] incarnation of the Blue Bomber himself, Mega Man! Not only can he [[YouFightLikeACow match all of the]] [[PungeonMaster Robot Masters]] pun-for-pun, but still kick their asses in the most creative and funny ways imaginable, [[RunningGag most often]] [[BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame using their own weapons and powers]] to do so. Special mention goes to ''Terror Of the Seven Seas,'' where he breaks into Dr. Wily's warship, [[RunningGag repeatedly gives Bomb Man a humiliating defeat involving his own bombs, one of which]] ''[[OneHitPolykill involved letting a shot reflected by a door Guts Man was using as a shield hit Bomb Man and send his bomb flying towards Guts Man]]'', and to top it all off, ''engaged Proto Man in unarmed combat'' and overwhelmed Proto Man to the point where he had to ''cheat'' to stand a chance, and he ''still'' beat him without his blaster! Still think [[IronicEcho honest bots finish last]] after that fight, Proto Man?

* In ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'', the animated version of Terra by far surpasses her comic book counterpart in being a likeable, fascinating, and awesome character. I enjoyed her in both [[AntiVillain her good and bad phases]] and her character arc got me [[TheWoobie very emotional for her]]. Truly well done for a character who only had five episodes!

* Yeah, yeah ''WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderman'' is not the greatest adaptation of the wall crawler, but this show version of Harry Osborn is just wonderful: not only he puts the sweet in SpoiledSweet, but at the time passes he became a tragic figure who lose his father and feels like the world is completely turning on him. And yet he still mantain the heroic qualities he showed in the first episode when he tried to save Mary Jane. Plus in this version he became Venom, and is actually a frightening KnightOfCerebus WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds.

* WesternAnimation/YoungJustice did such an amazing job of interpreting (and inventing) DC characters, that they need a shout out her. For example, take Artemis, a BrokenBird whose a BadassNormal that holds her own on a team of super-heroes. We get to watch her grow out of her own hatred for her past, learn to trust others and love and become such an amazing character.

** Come on, you guys know Rainbow Dash is TwentyPercentCooler than everyone else on this page. She's tough, brave, loyal and caring; not to mention she's the only one who's ever pulled off a sonic rainboom - a stunt once thought to be impossible. And she's done it twice - once as a filly (which would be comparable to a five year old jumping 15 flaming school buses on a tricycle) and the second time she saved the lives of three of her heroes and one of her best friends. The best part? Her first rainboom led to all her friends getting their cutie marks. If she's not a legend in Equestria yet, she should be.

* *ahem* I'd like to elect ''all'' of the characters from ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor''! And that's a ''[[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters lot]]'' of characters! First we have Mr. Boss, a great father but a mean bad guy. Then we have Father himself, who I actually like more when he's in his Ben form. He can also [[spoiler: shapeshift!]] Then we have Grandfather, the villain to end all villains. Then we have Sector V themselves, namely Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 5. Then we have Numbuh 86 and Numbuh 362. And last but ''certainly'' not least we have... SECTOR Z!!! badass, ''great'' outfits, whoops '''serious''' behind, etc!

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'' is full of amazing characters, but I must speak for my absolute favorite, Marcy Wu. I do not use the term "comfort character" lightly, but Marcy is just that for me - a sweet, bubbly, and inquisitive yet deeply flawed BadassAdorable nerd who is EndearinglyDorky personified. And as a very nerdy Asian person with autism, I recognize a lot of myself in her (including traits I had when I was 13 too) - heck, I even have ''the same last name'' as her. Unfortunately, it also makes certain episodes extremely difficult for me to rewatch; anyone who has seen their comfort character or a character they deeply relate to being put through pain and distress or being driven to tears will know exactly what I'm talking about. I've never met a character who struck with me so deeply, and her happiness is mine as well.

''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'' is full of amazing characters, but I must speak for my absolute favorite, Marcy Wu. I do not use the term "comfort character" lightly, but Marcy is just that for me - a sweet, bubbly, and curious yet deeply flawed BadassAdorable nerd who is EndearinglyDorky personified. And as a very nerdy person with autism, I recognize a lot of myself in her (including traits I had when I was 13 too) - heck, I even have ''the same last name'' as her. Unfortunately, it also makes certain episodes extremey difficult for me to rewatch; anyone who has seen their comfort character or a character they deeply relate to being put through pain or distress will know exactly what I'm talking about. I've never met a character who struck me so deeply, and her happiness is mine as well.

* [[WesternAnimation/TheAmazingChanAndTheChanClan Stanley friggin' Chan]]. One of the wackiest characters ever to grace American animation, funny and crazy and corny and goofy and it's impossible not to laugh when he's on screen. Plus, he's rather attractive in his own right...not like Henry, but easy on the eyes nonetheless.
** Also, his younger sister Anne. She's quite adorable and plays off her girly sister and brainy brothers ''very'' well, sort of a foil but not so much that there's uncomfortable friction between them. She's a tomboy done ''right'', not a StrawFeminist who rejects all things girly or obligated to cry "ohhh woe is me I'm so awkward and jealous of my pretty sister".
** Tom. This troper has always had a weakness for nerds and dorks, and Tom is one of the cutest animated nerds ever. His SesquipedalianLoquaciousness is done in the most endearing way and he can be pretty funny despite being the StraightMan nerd archetype. And the best part? He's not shoehorned into the role of the puny wimp or an ExtravertedNerd like most TV geeks are.

*** Azula is just ''perfectly'' pitched. She's skilled and competent in the way of Darth Vader. She is made of cold fire and ''scary as fuck'' in the way of Tywin Lannister. She's nearly as inventive and creative in her approach as a ''protagonist''. She has as much brazen confidence as anyone I can image. She is the '''''prefect''''' combination of awe-inspiring and despicable, controlled and a loose canon, sympathetic and horrifying... You can't cheer for her victory nor for her defeat.

** Don't forget Penny! She's utterly adorable with her [[{{Meganekko}} glasses]], {{adorkable}} personality, and sugary-sweet voice courtesy of Hynden Walch!

** Meg Griffin. [[TheWoobie For]] so [[{{Meganekko}} many]] [[UnpopularPopularCharacter reasons]].

* Heloise is the major reason why I love ''WesternAnimation/JimmyTwoShoes''. A totally AxCrazy EnfantTerrible MadScientist, absolute sadist, CrazyIsCool ... and yet still manages to be totally {{moe}} (especially with her crush on Jimmy). Bonus points for being {{Meganekko}} whenever she wears her NerdGlasses.

* [[DarkActionGirl Shego]]. ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'' would most likely be a really boring and generic series if it wasn't for Shego. [[EvilOverlord The Supreme One]], EvilCounterpart, MirrorCharacter, HoYay, FoeYay, [[{{Fanservice}} Mud Bath]], BeachEpisode without the beach, HypercompetentSidekick, EvilIsSexy. And played by Nicole Sullivan!!!

*** And together, they ''embody'' FoeYay!

** [[WesternAnimation/RockosModernLife Speaking of Joe Murray]], let's not forget [[ButtMonkey Rocko]], [[LargeHam Ed Bighead]], [[BigEater Heffer]], and [[HollywoodNerd Filburt]].

** Since we're bringing up characters from Team Avatar here, how has no one mentioned Asami Sato yet? Initially introduced as, seemingly, the usual BitchInSheepsClothing/ RichBitch tropes you would usually come to expect from the second woman in a LoveTriangle. Asami subverts this to hell and back by being [[SheepInSheepsClothing one of the kindest, most forgiving characters in ''The Legend of Korra'']], as well as an all around badass. When her father tries to sway her into joining the Equalists she takes his electrified stun glove... [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome and uses it to knock him and the Lieutenant out and successfully escape with Team Avatar]]. Afterwards, she becomes the Krew's version of Sokka (being the resident BadassNormal that can kick ass with any bender, their resident [[SmartGuy "idea lady" when it comes to anything mechanical]] [[TheWoobie as well as replacing Sokka as the Avatarverse's punching bag]]) - to top it all off, she is an [[BadassDriver awesome driver]]. However, what is truly impressive about Asami is that despite all of the crap the Avatarverse throws at her [[IronWoobie she always gets back up again stronger than ever]], going from an initially sheltered heiress to a captain of industry over the course of three years. Hell, that's not even getting into the fact that [[spoiler: she won Korra's heart and became one half of the first canon, acknowledged bisexual couple in the whole ''history'' of western animation]]. In short - Asami is awesome.

* [[WesternAnimation/MyGymPartnersAMonkey Adam Lyon]] is such an adorable kid with an {{Adorkable}} personality to match, and his sweet voice provided by Creator/NikaFutterman just adds to his lovability. His buddy [[EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys Jake Spidermonkey]] is no slouch either, being the [[JustForPun literal]] ButtMonkey of many jokes in the show and maintaining an upbeat disposition through it all. And whenever Adam's been humiliated, expect Jake to [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther step right in and do whatever it takes to cheer him up]]. TrueCompanions to the end!

** Lincoln. He's not one of those boring main characters with no personality. He's a determined, strategic nerd and, unlike most fictional nerds, is actually confident. As a [=YouTuber=] named The Mysterious Mr. Enter put it, "It would've been so easy to just write him as 'The Boy' in a houseful of girls. But they don't."

** You can, but only if you're an idiot. Or [[ExecutiveMeddling Ted Turner]], apparently, seeing as he's the one who [[ScrewedByTheNetwork Screwed the show]]. Knock-knock, Teddy-boy, there's a ''reason'' SK has a higher rating than ''WesternAnimation/{{Spawn}}'' on imdb!

* On the subject of ''MyLittlePony'', there are some really great characters from the first show I love. Wind Whistler, Megan, and Rosedust in particular are wonderful. Wind Whistler is TheSpock, and a badass to boot. Megan is a badass too, who has taken on evil in fights and commands the powerful magic of the Rainbow of Light, with which she ''killed'' the first villain. But more than that, she's got the strength of will and character to not abuse the Rainbow's power, as well as manage to negotiate a favorable bargain from a bad position. At the same time, she's loving and compassionate, and willing to risk life, limb, and soul for her friends without hesitation. And Rosedust... She SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove. She ''did'' initially refuse to go destroy the Smooze, saying "It's not our fight", true - but she had a good reason. By getting involved and ''making'' it the Flutter Ponies' fight, she would risk bringing Hydia's wrath down upon her own subjects. Since she cared about them, that's not a risk she wanted to force onto them. But when Morning Glory and then others argued against that decision, meaning they accepted the risk, she immediately ate her refusal and led the charge against the Smooze, winning the day. And when her fears came to pass, she did not resent the ponies of Dream Valley or Megan for it, instead just focusing on dealing with the problem, for she was a very kindhearted being - so much so that she could even forgive Queen Bumble when Bumble decided to make a HeelFaceTurn. And later in "Bright Lights", she led her army against the evil sorcerer Erebus, and damn near disintegrated him to force him to return her friends' souls. Just awesome.

** You're all crazy, Applejack is best pony! BadassNormal, TeamMom, NiceHat. Oh, and she's from the ''original'' G1 ''MyLittlePony'' pilot episode. She's old-school!

*** Indeed. Her flaws don't make her unlikable and her strengths don't make her a MarySue either. One of the most well done animated heroines ever!

*** And then there's Princess Cadence; yes, some see her as a MarySue, but she still manages to be awesome for this troper. Princess to rival both of the royal sisters, LoveGoddess without the stereotype of being weak, and she is [[HappilyMarried clearly enamored with her husband]], [[MagicKnight Shining Armor]], who probably needs his own entry on this page.

* ''WesternAnimation/StretchArmstrongAndTheFlexFighters''' Riya Dashti/[[spoiler:Blindstrike]] possesses several of the qualities for a truly great animated WOC. She looks and [[Creator/NazneenContractor sounds]] attractive, yet the animators never sexualize her. Her racial background feels incidental to her roles as a reclusive nonconformist (in season one), and [[spoiler:a vengeful, seasoned vigilante]] (in season two). She develops good chemistry with the Flex Fighters, but the show doesn't rush her into a romance with any of them. In season one, the {{Foreshadowing}} of her secrets feels just obvious enough for TheReveal to instill pride in a viewer savvy enough to piece it together, rather than frustration at either predictability or abruptness. In season two, the increased amount of time Riya spends with the guys helps her feel as prominent and fleshed-out as them, especially after she reveals having [[YouKilledMyFather her own reasons]] for [[spoiler:foiling Stretch Monster's schemes]]. Throughout the series, [[spoiler:Blindstrike's combat experience, resourcefulness, and stealth enable her to save the day several times, even though other times the Flex Fighters have to rescue her -- which at least keeps Blindstrike from feeling too much like a Mary Sue]]. Plus, unlike the women of [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron certain popcorn flicks]], Riya became an action figure the same time that the male leads did.

** This Troper thinks [[LovableAlphaBitch Quinn]] deserves a mention. Even early on there were hints that she had HiddenDepths beyond a fashion-obsessed idiot, and she grew more as the show went on. She makes a great foil for Daria in both their [[NotSoDifferent similarities]] and differences.

* [[DarkActionGirl Shego]]. This Troper has started to believe that ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'' would most likely be a really boring and generic series if it wasn't for Shego. [[EvilOverlord The Supreme One]], EvilCounterpart, NotSoDifferent, HoYay, FoeYay, [[{{Fanservice}} Mud Bath]], BeachEpisode without the beach, HypercompetentSidekick, EvilIsSexy. And played by Nicole Sullivan!!!

*** I totally agree, but would like to add an extra dose of seconding to Bumi. He's one of the oldest characters in the show (Over 100!) and still manages to be one of the most badass. He can earthbend ''[[CrazyAwesome with just his face.]]'' That is all.

** May I put in a word for the Red Hood? A heroic alternate-universe version of [[spoiler: The Joker]], this guy had class coming out of his ears, was a phenomenal fighter able to go up against the freaking Batman and damn near win, on top of the whole Injustice Syndicate, and yet somehow remained beautifully true to his origins as a character. The interrogation scene in Deep Cover for Batman is pure CrazyAwesome, not to mention his killing Silver Cyclone ''in the middle of his dramatic monologue.'' Seriously, can I just launch a petition to give this guy a spin-off comic?

** Oh, Stewie. May your [[CharacterDerailment return]] to hysterically funny EvilOverlord status be swift. In the Meantime, there's always Mayor [[AdamWesting West]]. CrazyAwesome indeed.

** Countess Von Verminstrasser is a CrazyAwesome KnightTemplar who [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverKill takes her job to terrifying extremes]], yet still manages to [[MamaBear to protect those under her care from a bigger danger]], and make a great female foil to Dib as well.
* Heloise is the major reason why I love ''WesternAnimation/JimmyTwoShoes''. A totally AxCrazy EnfantTerrible MadScientist, absolute sadist, CrazyAwesome... and yet still manages to be totally {{moe}} (especially with her crush on Jimmy). Bonus points for being {{Meganekko}} whenever she wears her NerdGlasses.
** Saffi is literally the best thing about this show that isn't Heloise. How can you possibly not love a CloudCuckoolander CuteMonsterGirl who can shred through stone with her teeth yet still be such an adorable romantic partner for Beezy [[spoiler:(Still kinda peeved they broke up in Season 2.)]]?! CrazyAwesome at its finest, and a crying shame she didn't appear more.

** No love for Rico? A walking, babbling, CrazyAwesome, time bomb of insanity?

* [[WesternAnimation/SanjayAndCraig Sanjay Patel and Craig Slithers]]; The former is a happy-go-lucky and insanely adorable little {{Keet}} of a child with all these sweet, weird and beautifully drawn expressions on his face in almost every episode and the latter is a hammy and downright CrazyAwesome JerkWithAHeartOfGold with the voice (emphasis on) talent provided by Chris Hardwick who often acts like a big brother to the neighborhood kids.

* [[WesternAnimation/SuperJail The Warden or Jared]]. There's PLENTY of reasons to list for these guys. The Warden is brilliant, hillarious, colorful, has a wonderful imagination, and just an amazing [[TheWonka Wonka]] , even if he does have his moments of [[{{Jerkass}} JerkAssery.]] He's too busy being CrazyAwesome to notice. Not to mention he becomes a friggin' [[FutureBadass ''Dictator'']] in the future. As for Jared, well lets see: he is recovering from just about every addiction imaginable, he suffers frequent abuse, and has had overall a really crappy life, yet he still manages to run the jail without a hitch almost single-handedly, and still manages to be the sweetest, nicest little midget ever. He's also a decent sniper.

* [[WesternAnimation/TotalDrama Izzy]], the living incarnation of CrazyAwesome.