History OfficialCouple / WesternAnimation

%%* In ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'', Marinette/Ladybug and Adrien/Cat Noir. It's case of LovesMyAlterEgo on both sides, but the two still care very deeply about each other in all of their incarnations. WordOfGod has confirmed that they will eventually reveal their identities to each other and officially start dating.

** From the first generation of cast members: Lindsay and Tyler, Courtney and Duncan who were on-and-off for a while until breaking up for good in "World Tour", Leshawna and Harold, Gwen and Trent who broke up in "Action", Geoff and Bridgette, Owen and Izzy until "World Tour", Duncan and Gwen who broke up in "All-Stars" and Alejandro and Heather.

** From the fourth generation, Raj and Bowie and on-again, off-again exes Chase and Emma
** From the SpinOff "WesternAnimation/TotalDramaPresentsTheRidonculousRace", Noah from the first generation gets together with Emma a new character.

* Lori Loud and Bobby Santiago from ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse''. They still remain a couple even after he moves to Great Lakes City.

** Among the HappilyMarried couples are Spinnerella and Netossa, Glimmer's parents Angella and Micah, and [[HasTwoDaddies Bow's]] parents Lance and George.

* Robin and Starfire on ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003''. For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. And [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saves Starfire by catching her in his arms when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss, after the epic final battle with [[BigBad Daizo]].
* Aang and Katara in ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender''. The two eventually become HappilyMarried with three children after the end of the series, right up until Aang's death prior to the beginning of ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.
* Korra and Mako in ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''. [[spoiler: They broke up in the episode ''Peacekeepers'',]] leading instead to [[spoiler: Korra and Asami]]: After two seasons' worth of surreptitious ShipTease, the series ends with them holding the other's hands, gently gazing into each other's eyes. WordOfGod confirms it.
* Lori Loud and Bobby Santiago from ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse''. They still remain a couple even after he moves to Great Lakes City.
* Jérémie and Aelita in ''WesternAnimation/CodeLyoko''. Contrast this with Ulrich and Yumi, who are the archetypical awkward [[UnresolvedSexualTension UST]], JustFriends and SheIsNotMyGirlfriend relationship.
* ''WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'': [[http://archive.is/0AJxu Sonic and Princess Sally]] are the official couple. They [[RedOniBlueOni greatly differ]] in their personalities and way of handling things, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love,]] and [[BattleCouple often fight side-by-side]]. They're so official that they fight together in the opening, and [[http://archive.is/BWIM8 Sonic typically carries her]] in a BridalCarry whenever they need to escape from Robotropolis. The series ends with them confessing their mutual love and [[http://archive.is/qRKff sharing a]] [[SealedWithAKiss passionate kiss]].
* ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'':
** Kim and Ron. When the series came back for a [[PostScriptSeason fourth and final season]], the creators have repeatedly commented that they backed themselves into a corner with the trope, and had to be extremely careful not to jump the shark or gross out the ten-year-olds watching.
** Dr. Drakken and Shego are hinted to become this at the end of the series, during a LastMinuteHookup.
** Bonnie and Senor Senior, Jr. are not only an official couple, but also the BetaCouple, which must rankle Bonnie as the AlphaBitch.

* Danny and Sam in ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom''. Really not much of a challenge, as the only other major available female characters are the proverbial [[DatingCatwoman Catwoman]] and a second example of a RomanticFalseLead. The two were often teased from the beginning and after two different [[FakeOutMakeOut Fake-Out Make-Outs]], finally get a real BigDamnKiss in the GrandFinale. They are shown to be going on a date at the end of the episode.

* Raf and Sulfus from ''WesternAnimation/AngelsFriends''. Their love and relationship make up much of show's drama, and even the plot centers around them.
%%* Superman and ComicBook/LoisLane, of course, in ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''.
* ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' ComicBook/GreenLantern (John Stewart) and [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Hawkgirl]], going through a whole era of being StarCrossedLovers when Hawkgirl's people invaded and she cooperated with them. Even once those issues were eventually cleared up, Stewart was in another relationship and had a hard time due to [[UnresolvedSexualTension lingering feelings]]. Things were made even more complicated when he met his and Hawkgirl's KidFromTheFuture Rex/Warhawk from the ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' era. The series ends with them apart; it's been stated by WordOfGod they will settle for each other eventually as John [[ScrewDestiny didn't want to]] get together BecauseDestinySaysSo. According to the Batman Beyond Unlimited comic (via multi-part short stories), [[spoiler:Vixen is killed by Shadow Thief. John swears revenge and shaves off his goatee. Shayara decides to go with him as Adam Strange appears, telling them that their target is causing trouble on Raan. They zeta-beam there, where in the ensuing fight Stewart slays the Shadow Thief. The Guardians of Oa are less than pleased that one of their officers used their power for revenge, and Stewart is stripped of his ring and place amongst the Corps (on top of that, the Guardians decide not to let Earthlings be Lanterns for a while). After burying Vixen in Africa, a local holy man blesses Shayera and Stewart's relationship, and this eventually leads a bouncing baby bird boy.]] And then there's the other official BetaCouple pairs of ComicBook/{{Huntress}}[=/=]ComicBook/TheQuestion, ComicBook/GreenArrow[=/=]ComicBook/BlackCanary, and ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}/[[spoiler: Brainiac 5]].
* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', it has the new Batman, Terry [=McGinnis=], and his mostly-steady girlfriend Dana Tan. [[spoiler:The JLU episode "[[FullyAbsorbedFinale Epilogue]]" confirms their official couple status by strongly implying that Terry was about to propose to Dana.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama'':
** From the first generation of cast members: Lindsay and Tyler, Courtney and Duncan who were on and off for a while until breaking up for good in "World Tour", Leshawna and Harold, Gwen and Trent who broke up in "Action", Geoff and Bridgette, Owen and Izzy until "World Tour", Duncan and Gwen who broke up in "All-Stars" and Alejandro and Heather.
** From the second generation of cast members, Mike and Zoey, Sam and Dakota and the shortly lived couple of Courtney from the first generation with Scott in "All-Stars".
** From the third generation the only couple is Shawn and Jasmine.
** From the SpinOff "WesternAnimation/TotalDramaPresentsTheRidonculousRace" Noah from the first generation gets together with Emma a new character.
* ''WesternAnimation/SuperRobotMonkeyTeamHyperForceGo'':
** Chiro and Jinmay were pretty well set-up from Jinmay's introduction, which is amazing for something Creator/ToonDisney used to run.
** Nova and SPRX-77 as well; and ''they'' had a SlapSlapKiss vibe through the show's entire run, which makes it even more astonishing it ended up on Creator/ToonDisney.
* Ed and Deetz from ''WesternAnimation/GetEd'' are confirmed through episodes as liking each other that way (with on screen kisses, shock).

* ''WesternAnimation/TeamoSupremo'': Crandall and Brenda, as [[WordOfGod confirmed by Phil Walsh]] in an interview. (Unfortunately, the show itself did not get to actually reveal it.)
%%* ''WesternAnimation/TinyToonAdventures'': Buster and Babs Bunny ([[LampshadeHanging no relation]]), with Elmyra and Montana Max, as well as Plucky Duck and Shirley [=McLoon=] as the {{Beta Couple}}s.
%%* ''WesternAnimation/TheRaccoons'': Cedric Sneer and Sophia Tutu.
* ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'': Blackarachnia and Silverbolt; carried over into Beast Machines, where Blackarachnia redeems a brainwashed Silverbolt via ThePowerOfLove. What made this very poetic was the fact that Silverbolt, in the preceding series ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'', had been TheAce and Blackarachnia had been the DarkActionGirl (and Silverbolt had been the one to convert her to the good side), so Blackarachnia being the one to redeem Silverbolt after he had originally redeemed her in ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'' was a nice way to bring things full circle.
%%* ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'': Rattrap and Botanica.
* In the [[LastMinuteHookup final episode]], Willy, the male lead of ''WesternAnimation/MyDadTheRockStar'', and his female friend Alyssa start dating.
* ''WesternAnimation/AnAmericanTail'': Tony Toponi and Bridget (heck, the second film cameo'd them as a married couple with a child). At least until [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse she mysteriously vanishes]] for the DirectToVideo sequels.
* ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'': It's [[HappilyMarried Zach/Eliza]], Shane/Niko, and Doc/Maya. This fandom is '''highly''' unusual as it won't cross those lines for the main four. The only time it might is in flashbacks, or "missing scenes" for a couple episodes.
%%* In ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius'', Jimmy and Cindy. Sheen and Libby fill the BetaCouple slot.
* Gwen and Kevin in ''WesternAnimation/Ben10AlienForce.'' Ben and Julie were aiming at this until their breakup in ''Omniverse'' and in the end, it's [[spoiler:Ben and Kai]].
* Cricket Green and Gabriella Espinosa in ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens''.
* Cuddles and Giggles in ''WebAnimation/HappyTreeFriends''. An odd example, as she has been shown flirting with (or even ''dating'') other characters even after the couple was established. Then again, this is Happy Tree Friends, where characters frequently die horribly only to be fine in the next episode...
* On ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'', Candace and [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan Jeremy]] get together in "Summer Belongs to You". WordOfGod has also more-or-less confirmed that [[PluckyGirl Isabella]]/[[ObliviousToLove Phineas]] and [[PrecociousCrush Ferb]]/[[MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter Vanessa]] will happen, though they also like to [[ShipTease tease other ships]] at times. Those two couples do in fact end up becoming official in "Act Your Age".
%%* The main official couple of ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' is of course HappilyMarried Homer and Marge.
%%* HappilyMarried Hank and Peggy in ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill''.
* Fry and Leela in ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}''. Amy and Kif end up as the BetaCouple. Played with in some episodes, when their relationship wasn't defined, [[MindScrew yet was official nonetheless]]- the fact that they have feelings for each other was always evident, and they even went out on dates. In an episode where they break up, even Fry was surprised that they were dating.

* Evangelyne and Sadlygrove of ''WesternAnimation/{{Wakfu}}''. [[spoiler:Sadlygrove has even "seen Evangelyne naked", with all that that implies.]] Season 3 adds [[spoiler: Yugo and Amalia.]]

%%* Helga and Arnold in ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold''.
* ComicBook/TheMightyThor and Jane Foster in ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes''. ComicBook/AntMan and ComicBook/TheWasp might also count, but Ant-Man doesn't explicitly admit that he loves ComicBook/TheWasp until [[spoiler: episode 25]].
* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice2010'':
** ComicBook/{{Superboy}} and M'gann, as of episode 11. [[spoiler: Though they've broken up during the five year time-skip and now M'gann and La'gaan are a couple.]] Also Wally and Artemis, as of episode 26. [[spoiler: And played straight, they have been together for five years during the time-skip.]]
** Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher, who have been together even longer than Conner and M'gann.
** [[spoiler: Eventually in episode 44, M'gann breaks up with La'gann and reconciles with Conner in the series finale.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark'':
** Stan Marsh and Wendy Testaburger, but they broke in the Season 7 episode "Raisins" only to get back together in the Season 11 finale "The List". However, Wendy breaks up with Stan again in Season 20's "Skank Hunt", but they appear to have gotten back together again in the LicensedGame ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'' .
** Craig Tucker and Tweek Tweak as of the episode "Tweek x Craig". While the nature of the episode's plot led to debate for a while about whether or not the relationship was genuine or if they were just close friends pretending to date for the sake of the town, the episode "Put it Down" removed as good as all doubt with scenes such as Craig referring to Tweek as "babe" and "honey" even when it is very unlikely anybody they know is present. {{Word of God}} confirmed this later on Twitter, and it's also proven in the LicensedGame ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'' through their interactions, their character sheets, [[spoiler:and their combined [[LimitBreak Ultimate Attack]], [[ThePowerOfLove "Eros Eruption"]], [[BreakUpMakeUpScenario if you help them get back together during a sidequest.]]]]
** Heidi Turner and Eric Cartman were this from Season 20 to Season 21. Heidi broke up with Cartman at the end of the Season 21 finale after [[JerkassRealization realizing how his unhealthy influence]] [[ToxicFriendInfluence caused her to turn into a]] {{Jerkass}}.
%%* In ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'', Marinette/Ladybug and Adrien/Cat Noir. It's case of LovesMyAlterEgo on both sides, but the two still care very deeply about each other in all of their incarnations. WordOfGod has confirmed that they will eventually reveals their identities to each other and officially start dating.

** The the most focused on relationship is that between Twilight's brother Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, whose wedding took place in a major two-parter episode and who have since had a daughter.

%%* Dutch and Tennie in ''{{WesternAnimation/Motorcity}}''. One of the staff unofficially declared [[RoboShip Cyborg Dan and R.O.T.H.]] to be this.

* ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'':
** Jake and Lady Rainicorn.
** Finn and Flame Princess were aiming at this until their breakup in "Frost and Fire".
** [[spoiler:Finn and Huntress Wizard]] in the final season and the ''[[ComicBook/AdventureTimeSeason11 Season 11]]'' comics.
** As of the series finale, [[spoiler:Princess Bubblegum and Marceline.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuest'': The 80's animated series had two tv movies (Jonny's Golden Quest and Jonny Quest vs. The Cyber Insects) both of which featured Race's daughter Jessie. She and Jonny appear to be about 10 to 12 years old. She kisses him in both movies. Also, Race Bannon and Jezebel Jade.

%%* Jackie Khones and Fluffer Nutter in ''WesternAnimation/FostersHomeForImaginaryFriends'', although it's not that noticeable.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheAmazingWorldOfGumball'': Gumball and Penny as of "The Shell".
** As of "The Matchmaker", Darwin and Carrie too.
** Principal Brown & Miss Simian and Alan & Carmen have been together since the beginning of the show.

* Fred and Daphne in the various incarnations of ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo''. A favorite fan theory/joke among older audiences is that the reason Fred was always suggesting that he and Daphne pair off when the gang split up for investigations was so that the two of them could sneak off to make out.
* Egon and Janine in ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters''. Janine acts more like a HopelessSuitor towards Egon in some episodes; however, Egon does show jealousy over Janine's suitors in others, and there is mutual attraction (albeit very restrained on Egon's side). They become an official couple up until the sixth season. In the SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters,'' they are presented as a mature couple living together.
* In ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'' after "Bon Bon The Birthday Clown", [[spoiler:Marco and Jackie]]. However, this is ultimately subverted, as it soon becomes apparent that [[spoiler:Star has a crush on Marco. Jackie ends up breaking up with Marco after she realizes that he also has feelings for Star. It takes another year for ''Star and Marco'' to realize it, with their RelationshipUpgrade and OfficialKiss coming in the late season 4 episode "Here to Help"]].
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Kaeloo}}'':
** Quack Quack and Eugly from Episode 54 onwards.
** Stumpy and Ursula, who are in a LongDistanceRelationship.
%%* [[spoiler:Jack and Ashi]] as of episode XCIX of ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack''.
* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' has [[InterspeciesRomance Mr. Krabs and Mrs. Puff]], who hooked up in "Krusty Love", with the later episode "Whirly Brains" confirming they've been dating for sixteen years.

* [[spoiler:Luz and Amity]] in ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', as of "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door". The following episode even has [[spoiler:Amity]] repeatedly refer to herself as [[spoiler:Luz's]] girlfriend just to drive the point home.
* ''WesternAnimation/HarleyQuinn2019'': [[spoiler:Harley and Ivy]] officially get together at the end of Season 2.
* While ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'' is largely focused on ThePowerOfFriendship, there are a few long-term romantic connections made throughout:
** [[ChildhoodFriendRomance Sprig and Ivy]] get together near the end of the first season after some [[TwiceShy pining and confusion]].
** [[DecemberDecemberRomance Hop Pop and Sylvia Sundew]] (Sprig and Ivy's respective grandparents) also form a relationship, though Sylvia is largely DemotedToExtra afterwards.
** The finale has [[spoiler:[[ProperLady Lady Olivia]] and [[BloodKnight General Yunan]]]] get together along with [[spoiler:[[InterspeciesRomance Bessie and Joe Sparrow]]]], with WordOfGod confirming [[spoiler:Toadstool and Toadie]] as well.

* On ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'', Candace and [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan Jeremy]] get together in "Summer Belongs to You". WordOfGod has also more-or-less confirmed that [[TheChick Isabella]]/[[ObliviousToLove Phineas]] and [[PrecociousCrush Ferb]]/[[MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter Vanessa]] will happen, though they also like to [[ShipTease tease other ships]] at times. Those two couples do in fact end up becoming official in "Act Your Age".

* Robin and Starfire on ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans''. For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. And [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saves Starfire by catching her in his arms when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss, after the epic final battle with [[BigBad Daizo]].

* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'':

* [[spoiler:Luz and Amity]] in ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', as of "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door". the following episode even has [[spoiler:Amity]] repeatedly refer to herself as [[spoiler:Luz's]] girlfriend just to drive the point home.

* ''WesternAnimation/HarleyQuinn2019'': [[spoiler:Harley and Ivy]] officially get together at the end of Season 2.

* [[spoiler:Luz and Amity]] in ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', as of "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door". the following episode even has [[spoiler:Amity]] repeatedly refer to herself as [[spoiler:Luz's]] girlfriend just to drive the point home.

* [[spoiler:Luz and Amity]] in ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', as of "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door".

* Egon and Janine in ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters''. Janine acted more like a case of HopelessSuitor towards Egon, yet Egon does shows jealousy over Janine's suitors in some episodes, and there is mutual attraction (albeit very restrained in the case of Egon). They become an official couple up until the sixth season. In the SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters,'' they are presented as a mature couple living together.

* Egon and Janine in ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters''. Janine acted more like a case of HopelessSuitor towards Egon, yet Egon does shows jealously over Janine's suitors in some episodes and mutual attraction (albeit very restrained in the case of Egon). They became official couple up until the sixth season. In the SequelSeries ''WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters'' they are presented as a mature couple living together.

* [[spoiler:Luz and Amity]] in ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'', as of "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door".
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* Danny and Sam in ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom''. Really not much of a challenge, as the only other major available female characters are the proverbial [[DatingCatwoman Catwoman]] and a second example of a RomanticFalseLead. Like most examples, at times, it's almost as if she's only there so that the writers can drop anything-but-subtle hints at the prospect of them "pairing up" [[LastMinuteHookup in the last two seconds of the series]].

* Robin and Starfire and also Kid Flash and Jinx on ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans''.
** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire by catching her in his arms when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss, after the epic final battle with [[BigBad Daizo]].

** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire catching her in a bridal carry when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss.

** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire catching her in a Bridal Carry when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss.

** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire catching her in a Bridal Carry when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss.

** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire catching her in a Bridal Carry when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo'' series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss.

** For the former, Robin and Starfire greatly differ in their personalities, [[OppositesAttract but are very much in love]], and [[BattleCouple often kick ass]]. Not to mention [[FallingIntoHisArms Robin saving Starfire catching her in a Bridal Carry when she is knocked out of the air by something]], and also Starfire saving him. The [[''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansTroubleInTokyo series finale movie]] ends with them confessing their mutual love and sharing a passionate kiss.

** [[spoiler:Finn and Huntress Wizard]] in the final season.

** At the end of five seasons filled with FoeYay and UnresolvedSexualTension, [[spoiler:Adora and Catra finally [[AnguishedDeclarationOfLove admit their feelings for one another]] and share TheBigDamnKiss]] in the finale.

* Aang and Katara in ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender''. Co-creators Mike and Bryan openly state that it is not the result of fan opinion, but a concrete element of the storyline from the get-go when they were developing it around 2003. It's not hard to believe that Aang/Katara was intended from the get-go, since there's a HeIsNotMyBoyfriend moment in the ''second episode''. The two eventually become HappilyMarried with three children after the end of the series, right up until Aang's death prior to the beginning of ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra''.