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* CaptainAmerica is very much a NiceGuy and kind-hearted boy-next-door type who genuinely cares about others more than himself and isn't afraid to proclaim the ideals he fights for, namely the AmericanDream. There are some cynics who would sneer at this, but Cap honestly doesn't care. He'll still keep fighting for his ideals no matter what. On one occasion, Cap provides encouragement to a despairing Spider-Man by telling him [[{{BadassCreed}} "This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — No, you move."]] There's a ''reason'' why the Avengers know they can always trust Cap.

* Alistair from the ''DragonAge'' series.

* [[DragonBall Son Gohan]], represent. Has a bad case of SamaritanSyndrome, perfect grades, superpowers, and grew up in a tiny, isolated mountain village with absolutely no frame of reference to tell him that no, normal people cannot jump eight meters into the air.

* [[DragonBall Son Gohan]], represent.

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* Alastair from the ''DragonAge'' series.

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* Hiccup from ''Film/HowToTrainYourDragon'' is one. Little wonder why he's so popular with the female fanbase.

* In the ''{{Hellboy}}'' films, [[UnfazedEveryMan Agent John Myers]].

Meet Bob. What a guy! Bob's brave, he's [[{{Determinator}} determined]], he's good at what he does, he's [[NiceGuy genuinely nice]], and, most importantly, his moral fiber has a [[IncorruptiblePurePureness higher tensile strength than spider silk.]] Sure, he's a bit [[SociallyAwkwardHero socially awkward]] and has a few other harmless quirks, but that's all part of his [[{{Adorkable}} particular charm]].

* He's become less so over the years, but Lee Falk's original depiction of ''ThePhantom'' had definite moments of this, particularly around the woman he loves.

* Surprisingly common in ''TigerAndBunny'', especially with Wild Tiger[=/=]Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, Origamy Cyclone[=/=]Ivan Karelin and Sky High[=/=]Keith Goodman.

* SimonTam on {{Firefly}}.

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* ''SpaceAce'': Dexter; normally, he's {{The Ace}}, but thanks to Borf's [[FountainOfYouth Infanto]] [[TransformationRay Ray]], he spends most of the game as a skinny, awkward teenager.
* ''FinalFantasyIX'': Steiner is not the main hero, but he is a Dork Knight at times. He leans more towards being more of an IdiotHero.

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* ''{{Homestuck}}'': John Egbert starts off as a goofy dork. He quickly grows into a badass and the team's leader, without ever becoming less of a dork.

* Surprisingly common in ''TigerAndBunny'', especially with Wild Tiger / Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, Origamy Cyclone / Ivan Karelin and Sky High / Keith Goodman.

* {{Spider-Man}} is this. Dorky awkward teen with super powers. Trying to be a hero while trying to figure out his hormones at the same time.
* In {{Superman}}, the title character's [[ClarkKenting secret identity]] certainly has {{Adorkable}} tendencies. {{Your Mileage May Vary}} depending on the exact portrayal as to whether or not this is the result of {{Obfuscating Stupidity}}, being an {{Alien Among Us}}, or something else.\\
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In the modern comics, it's usually just because he's a farmer's son who moved to the big city. He doesn't really count as AlienAmongUs, since he came to Earth as an infant.
* He's become less so over the years, but Lee Falk's original depiction of {{The Phantom}} had definite moments of this, particularly around the woman he loves.

* In the {{Hellboy}} films, [[TheArthurDent Agent John Myers]].

* Rufus of ''TheDreamstone'' starts off as a pretty straight played example, being MrImagination, TheKlutz and a [[HeroesPreferSwords sword-wielding]] {{Badass Adorable}} rolled into one, however he gets diluted somewhat in later episodes.

* Surprisingly common in ''TigerAndBunny'', specially with Wild Tiger / Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, Origamy Cyclone / Ivan Karelin and Sky High / Keith Goodman.

* ''DoctorWho'': The Doctor in most, [[TheNthDoctor if not all]] incarnations. Special mentions go to the ridiculously awkward Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors, who can't seem to get the hang of holding a normal conversations, but have destroyed civilizations. Some might also consider Rory Williams, after he [[TakeALevelInBadass took a level in badass]].

* Yomiko Readman of ''{{Read Or Die}}'' is practically the inventor of {{Adorkable}}. [[BewareTheNiceOnes She can also]] [[PaperMaster kill you with a bookmark.]]
* Vash the Stampede from {{Trigun}} is this full stop. He's a completely unstoppable (and non-lethal) warrior and one of the silliest men committed to animation.
* Sweet, kind and cuddly Himura Kenshin of ''{{Rurouni Kenshin}}''. That's not to say he isn't a skilled disciplined Samurai with an [[IncorruptiblePurePureness unflappable sense of right and wrong]], [[KnightInShiningArmor defender of the innocent]], etc. etc.
* In ''{{Puella Magi Madoka Magica}}'', [[spoiler: Akemi Homura is revealed in a flashback to have started off life as a {{Moe}} {{Adorkable}} {{Meganekko}}. She turns to {{Take A Level In Badass}} to prevent [[RomanticTwoGirlFriendship Madoka's]] death, and gradually sheds layers of {{Adorkable}} in each iteration of a {{Groundhog Day loop}}. However, when her feelings for Madoka bubble up to the surface, she's still the same [[FanNickname Moemura]] at heart.]]
* Kotetsu of TigerAndBunny.
* Koyomi Araragi of {{Bakemonogatari}}.
* Mikado Ryugamine of {{Durarara}}.

* In {{Superman}}, the title character's [[ClarkKenting secret identity]] certainly has {{Adorkable}} tendencies. {{Your Mileage May Vary}} depending on the exact portrayal as to whether or not this is the result of {{Obfuscating Stupidity}}, being an {{Alien Among Us}}, or something else.
** In the modern comics, it's usually just because he's a farmer's son who moved to the big city. He doesn't really count as AlienAmongUs, since he came to Earth as an infant.
* ScottPilgrim

* {{Chuck}} [[spoiler: from season 3 onwards.]]
* Constable Benton Fraser, the quirky, unfailingly polite, LawfulGood FishOutOfWater mountie from ''DueSouth''.
* The Doctor from ''{{Doctor Who}}'', in most, [[TheNthDoctor if not all]] incarnations. Special mentions go to the ridiculously awkward Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh Doctors, who can't seem to get the hang of holding a normal conversations, but have destroyed civilizations. Some might also consider Rory Williams, after he [[TakeALevelInBadass took a level in badass]].

* Dirk the Daring from ''DragonsLair''.
* Dexter in {{Space Ace}}. Normally, he's {{The Ace}}, but thanks to Borf's [[FountainOfYouth Infanto]] [[TransformationRay Ray]], he spends most of the game as a skinny, awkward teenager.
* He's not the main hero, but Steiner in {{Final Fantasy IX}} seems to be this at times, though he might lean more towards {{Idiot Hero}}.

* {{Homestuck}}: John Egbert starts off as a goofy dork. He quickly grows into a badass and the team's leader, without ever becoming less of a dork.

* [[TheTick Arthur]] ''wants'' to be a super, and definitely has some dorky qualities, but is overshadowed by The Tick. The Tick, by contrast, is an IdiotHero.
* {{Mickey Mouse}} may count in some of his earlier more abrasive years pre {{Flanderization}} into {{The Everyman}} (though it comes back on occasion, eg. ''The Runaway Brain'').
* Rufus of ''{{The Dreamstone}}'' starts off as a pretty straight played example, being {{Mr Imagination}}}, {{The Klutz}} and a [[HeroesPreferSwords sword-wielding]] {{Badass Adorable}} rolled into one, however he gets diluted somewhat in later episodes, much like the {{Mickey Mouse}} example.

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* In ''{{Puella Magi Madoka Magica}}'', [[spoiler: Akemi Homura is revealed in a flashback to have started off life as a {{Moe}} {{Adorkable}} {{Meganenekko}}. She turns to {{Take A Level In Badass}} to prevent [[RomanticTwoGirlFriendship Madoka's]] death, and gradually sheds layers of {{Adorkable}} in each iteration of a {{Groundhog Day loop}}. However, when her feelings for Madoka bubble up to the surface, she's still the same [[FanNickname Moemura]] at heart.]]