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* Shizuo does this to Akane in the sixth volume of ''{{LightNovel/Durarara}}'' when he realizes that a large load of combat knives that he knocked loose in a fight are about to fall on the girl.

* In ''WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures'' AlternateUniverseFic ''Fanfic/TheUltimateEvil'', the fight in Shendu's palace is briefly interrupted by Captain Black's men shooting rockets at the demon, with Valerie Payne (Shendu's [[WonderTwinPowers Other]] and [[VillainousCrush love interest]]) being dangerously close to the rockets' path. [[PetTheDog Seemingly on instinct]] Shendu uses his SuperSpeed to rush to her and [[VillainousRescue conceals her with his body]]. As he's NighInvulnerable, the rockets do harm neither to him or Valerie.

* In the ''WesternAnimation/SupermanFleischer'' short "The Mechanical Monsters", Superman spreads [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shield.png his Cape around Lois Lane]] to protect her from the vat pouring [[ConvectionSchmonvection Hot Lava]]. [[MySuitIsAlsoSuper I guess his suit is also super.]]

* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'': Clark uses this method of rescue quite frequently, as does his future self in various incarnations of {{Superman}}.
** In the Max Fleischer short "The Mechanical Monsters", Superman spreads [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shield.png his Cape around Lois Lane]] to protect her from the vat pouring [[ConvectionSchmonvection Hot Lava]]. [[MySuitIsAlsoSuper I guess his suit is also super.]]
** Superman has also swallowed explosives on more than one occasion, in order to ensure the safety of surrounding citizens.

* In the third ''Literature/HarryPotter'' film, Harry shields Hermione from a potential werewolf attack. It... contributes their RelationshipWritingFumble.

* ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}'' features a futile example when NYC is attacked. The newstand owner throws himself over the kid near him, trying to shield him from the blast. They are both killed instantly anyway, but the instinctive gesture of protection is a poignant moment of compassion in contrast to the horrific act of mass murder taking place.

* ''VisualNovel/C14Dating'': If Melissa happens to be in the cave on the day a heat lamp gets accidentally toppled and falls in her digging square, she keeps Kyler from getting hurt via jumping on top of him to get him out of the way. The gesture is needed in part because Kyler is deaf and usally works with his cochlear implant turned off, making him oblivious to both noise from the lamp itself and verbal warnings.
* Either Leon or Claire do this for little Sherry in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'' (depending on what scenario you choose), when the Umbrella lab explodes and rocks the [[TrainEscape escape train]]; it's a PapaBear-MamaBear moment either way. It's no small wonder Sherry considers Leon and Claire her [[ParentalSubstitute surrogate parents]].

* ''VisualNovel/C14Dating'': If Melissa happens to be in the cave on the day a heat lamp gets accidentally toppled and falls in her square, she keeps Kyler from getting hurt via jumping on top of him to get him out of the way. The gesture is needed in part because Kyler is deaf and usally works with his cochlear implant turned off, making him oblivious to both noise from the lamp itself and verbal warnings.

* [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk The Incredible Hulk's]] origins deal with Bruce Banner pushing Rick Jones into a trench, whereby Banner absorbed the brunt of the blast, which Rick is not affected by as a result.

* Done in ''Film/TheIncredibleHulk'' movie, with Hulk shielding Betty Ross from a fiery explosion.

* ''ComicBook/Watchmen'' features a futile example when NYC is attacked. The newstand owner throws himself over the kid near him, trying to shield him from the blast. They are both killed instantly anyway, but the instinctive gesture of protection is a poignant moment of compassion in contrast to the horrific act of mass murder taking place.

* In the third ''Literature/HarryPotter'' film, Harry shields Hermione from a potential werewolf attack. It...contributes their RelationshipWritingFumble.

* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'': Clark uses this method of rescue quite frequently, as is his future self in various incarnations of {{Superman}}

* Tsunade [[https://www.mangareader.net/naruto/169/12 does this]] for ''Anime/{{Naruto}}'' when Orochimaru decides to kill him personally leading to her getting badly slashed, it's a huge MamaBear moment which is more impressive considering [[AfraidofBlood she was scared of blood at the time]] but to her protecting Naruto and his dream was WorthIt.

* ''WesternAnimation/WolverineAndTheXMen'': Wolverine covers a little girl from a train explosion in the first episode. [[GoodThingYouCanHeal He Gets Better]].

* ''Film/{{Highlander}}'': Connor leaps on top of Rachel, using [[NighInvulnerability his immortality]] to protect her from Nazi gunfire. He explains, [[ThemeTuneCameo "it's a kind of magic."]]

** Done also in ''Manga/UshioAndTora '' - Tora uses his body to protect a household spirit from backlash from a powerful seal being broken.

* Done in ''Manga/KarakuriCircus '', creating a '''serious''' plot twist, as it ends rather badly for said hero. [[spoiler: Although not as bad as initially indicated...]]

* In ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' fanfiction ''PrisonIslandBreak,'' in an uncharacteristic moment of selflessness [[spoiler: VideoGame/ShadowTheHedgehog]] wraps himself around [[spoiler: Sonic's sister, Sonia]] to prevent injuries by a shrapnel grenade.

* In the third ''Series/HarryPotter'' film, Harry shields Hermione from a potential werewolf attack. It...contributes their RelationshipWritingFumble.