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18Good things come in pairs, three is a magic number, FourIsDeath, and for some reason we just like the number five. Maybe because there are five fingers to count on one hand. Or two legs, two arms and [[LeaderFormsTheHead a head]]. Something about it makes it the perfect amount of intrigue but still simple enough to understand. Sounds like a good set up for a team.
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20A group of five can get a ton of combinations out of the ensemble without it feeling bloated or unwieldy.[[note]]Mathematically, there are 26 ways to create pairs, trios, and groups with 5 characters. Not a small number by any means, but manageable. Compare this to a group of 4 (11 combinations) and a group of 6 ('''57 combinations''').[[/note]] Longrunning {{Toku}} series like ''Anime/ScienceNinjaTeamGatchaman'' in 1972 and ''Franchise/SuperSentai'' in 1975 (adapted into ''Franchise/PowerRangers'' in 1993) were iconic for five member teams.
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22Many groups will have members fulfill defined archetypes. This makes their contribution to the team reliable and consistent. Even without perfect role lineups however, what makes the five man band work is the sheer variety of dynamics you can observe by mixing and matching different characters and subgroups. Like with {{Power Trio}}s, the odd number of characters creates the constant need to find balance. Dynamics aren't rigid and can change depending on which collection of characters the story focuses on. Characters get depth from both their closest relationships, and how they interact with the relationships around them. Some common five man band set ups are:
23* The classic FMB line up of TheHero or TheLeader, [[TheLancer their contrasting foil]], [[TheHeart the complementary and emotional support]], [[TheSmartGuy the brains]] and [[TheBigGuy the brawn.]]
24* A tendency towards including a [[AlwaysFemale clearly feminine "Pink Ranger"]] among four other roles or a [[TheSmurfettePrinciple token girl]] in an otherwise all male group, especially in MerchandiseDriven series.
25* A RedOniBlueOni pair with the other three supporting or taking sides.
26* An [[MoralityPet emotional core]] or [[WillTheyOrWontThey love interest]] pair, with the other three supporting.
27* TheHeart as the [[TwoGuysAndAGirl mediator between]] TheLeader and TheLancer, with two others supporting.
28* A StandardizedLeader as TheKirk that mediates between four distinct characters going in different directions.
29* A Cartesian plane with four characters representing the extremes of 2 distinct binaries and a fifth who is temperate or neutral on those specific traits.
30* An alpha pair, a "BetaCouple", and a fifth wheel.
31* A [[FourTemperamentEnsemble quartet]] of [[FourPhilosophyEnsemble some sort]] that needs a fifth member to stabilize or complete them.
32* A [[ThreePlusTwo pre-existing trio and two other characters forced together.]]
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34In sum, while any collection of five people can make a group, it's the bonds between them and the way they are explored that elevates them to a band.
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36With the rare exception of having [[TheDividual dividuals]] operating together in the same role, examples should be [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin actual groups of five.]] The SixthRanger is meant to be a new member that shakes up the dynamics of an already existing and established five man band. If they have been there from the start or close to it, then it's a six person team and should be listed under TheTeam. If the team is featured as a band either InUniverse or [[AllThereInTheManual supplementary material]], then it's a FiveManBandConcert.
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44* ''Manga/DetectiveSchoolQ'' follows the adventures of the five members of the "Q" class of Dan Detective School. This class includes: Kyu, the StockShonenHero who is [[spoiler:the son of Dan's original intended successor]] and is one of the best detectives among the students; Ryu, Kyu's [[StockShonenRival best friend/rival]] who is the only other student to stand on equal grounds to Kyu's deductive abilities; Megu, Kyu's LoveInterest; Kazuma, a ChildProdigy hacker/programmer [[TheSmartGuy who usually provides the necessary information]] for the case; and Kinta, who is rather BookDumb compared to his teammates, but [[TheBigGuy is a skilled martial artist]].
45* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': As a longrunner, it's various teams sometimes center around five members.
46** ''Anime/DigimonAdventure02'': The team is headed up by the new kids IdiotHero Davis, [[TheQuietOne shy and sensible martial artist]] Cody, and [[GenkiGirl outspoken computer geek]] Yolei, and the grown up {{Tag Along Kid}}s from the previous generation [[HopeBringer TK (who Davis is jealous of)]] and [[MysticalWaif Kari (who Davis has an crush on)]]. After the first major arc, they recruit former BigBad Ken as a SixthRanger and proper {{Lancer}} to Davis' Hero, and he mostly gets over his hang ups with TK and Kari.
47** ''Anime/DigimonFrontier'': The spirits of the Legendary Warriors are inherited by five heroic children. The StockShonenHero Takuya, IneffectualLoner and {{Lancer}} Koji, TokenGirl and DudeMagnet Zoey, TagAlongKid Tommy, and BigFun J.P. The show mostly centers around [[RedOniBlueOni Takuya and Koji's rivalry and later partnership]] with the other members either diffusing the tension, or offering [[CantCatchUp support from afar.]] They eventually get a SixthRanger in Koji's long lost twin Koichi, but he gets DemotedToExtra with the rest of the group in favor of the main duo.
48* ''Franchise/{{Doraemon}}'': Especially in the long series, no adventure is complete without the whole five being involved. We have Nobita as TheLeader who typically prompts the adventure by complaining about his latest misfortune, Doraemon as his primary sidekick whose gadgets enable the adventure, Shizuka as the one Nobita seeks to impress. Gian usually serves as the main muscle of the group, and Suneo tagging alongside him.
49* ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'': Another longrunner that's done it from time to time.
50** ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'': The five main Gundam fighters are later revealed to be the inheritors of the Shuffle Alliance. Each wear skintight [[ColorCodedCharacters color coded suits]] inside their Gundam as they fight as almost direct shoutout to sentai shows, with [[CaptainEthnic comically shallow]] FiveTokenBand elements. Domon, The King of Hearts, is the HotBlooded Japanese {{leader}}. Chibodee the Queen of Spades is his equally HotBlooded American {{rival}}. George, The Jack of Diamonds, is the privately HotBlooded French gentleman. Sai Saici, Ace of Clubs, is the HotBlooded Chinese TagalongKid. Argo, Black Joker, is the quietly HotBlooded Russian berseker.
51** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'': A significantly muted version of the above, the five Gundam pilots are similarly multiethnic with an entire [[NumericalThemeNaming Numerical Theme]] [[ThemeTable Table]]. Heero is the stoic {{hero}} of the series, who is paired early on with the [[SadClown laidback]] [[TheLancer Duo]] ([[GoodWingsEvilWings complete with angel and devil motifs respectively]]). Trowa is [[TheQuietOne loyal but droll]], and is often partnered with Quatre who is [[NiceGuy artistic and kind]]. Wufei is usually [[WildCard the fifth wheel.]] In the back half of the series Heero is allowed to [[TheChosenOne operate alone]], with Quatre as TheStrategist and TheLeader of the others ([[CowboyCop except when Wufei still ends up going rogue]]).
52* ''Literature/HaruhiSuzumiya'': The story revolves around the adventures of the five members of the SOS Brigade. Haruhi is the founder who is the instigator of any antics that happen. Kyon, [[RedOniBlueOni whose cynicism and bored demeanor contrast with Haruhi's energy.]] Nagato Yuki, an alien computer with [[TheSmartGuy superhuman intelligence.]] Itsuki Koizumi, who uses his PsychicPowers to battle Kaiju-like beings in Enclosed Spaces. And Mikuru Asahina, a [[{{Moe}} cute]] girl whose is [[ReluctantFanserviceGirl frequently exploited by Haruhi]] for her plans. Kyon's crush on her also creates a LoveTriangle between him, her, and Haruhi.
53* ''Manga/OutlawStar'': The crew of bounty hunters onboard the XGP, the legendary ship that's the key to finding the Galactic Leyline. Mostly centered around the trio of Gene, TheCaptain of the Outlaw Star, a hotblooded gunslinging lech, his [[BeleagueredAssistant business]] [[SideKick partner]] [[TeenGenius Jim,]] and his LoveInterest the MysticalWaif [[TheHeart Melfina]]. They are routinely joined by a ForceAndFinesse duo of bruisers, Aisha Clan Clan, a BoisterousBruiser [[OurWerebeastsAreDifferent Beast Girl]], and Twilight Suzuka, a [[MysteriousMercenaryPursuer stoic]] LadyOfWar with a simple wooden sword.
54* ''Anime/RoninWarriors'': An all boy band of five warriors in elemental armors fighting against the evil Dynasty. Ryo of [[PlayingWithFire the Wildfire]] is the hotblooded {{Hero}} who mostly stands apart. Sage of [[ShockAndAwe the Halo]] and Rowen [[BlowYouAway of]] [[SpaceMaster Strata]] switch off on TheLancer and TheSmartGuy roles, the former is WiseBeyondTheirYears and the latter is a TeenGenius, both are likely to butt heads with Ryo. Kento [[DishingOutDirt of Hardrock]] and Cye of [[MakingASplash the Torrent]] are a BestFriend OddCouple duo of a BloodKnight BigGuy and a ReluctantWarrior NiceGuy.
55* ''Franchise/SailorMoon'': An extremely popular MagicalGirl band, consisting of Sailor Moon herself as the StockShojoHeroine, destined to become the BigGood with the Inner Senshi allies becoming her EliteFour in the future. In the present however they start off more or less as equals in a Five Man Band, with Moon and Venus switching roles depending on the adaptation.
56** In the manga and adaptations that hew closer to it, Venus is the bold [[SupportingLeader field leader]] and [[HeroOfAnotherStory most experienced senshi.]] Mars is her [[AloofDarkHairedGirl refined and aloof lieutenant.]] Mercury is [[ShyBlueHairedGirl the most intelligent.]] Jupiter is [[HugeSchoolgirl the strongest.]] Moon combines TheHeart and TheChosenOne roles, as [[IncorruptiblePurePureness the pure hearted]] [[TheEveryman but ditzy everygirl]] that [[MagneticHero brings them together]].
57** In the 90s anime and adaptations it inspired, Moon is TheHero overall, Mars is her fiery FriendlyRival and TheLancer, Mercury and Jupiter are consistent as TheSmartGuy and TheBigGuy, and Venus takes on some of Moon's flightier traits.
58* ''Anime/ScienceNinjaTeamGatchaman'': One of the oldest examples, possible the first place where the Five Man Band Classic dynamic and combining mecha intersected. Consisting of [[TheLeader Ken "The Eagle" Washio (G1)]], driven by strong sense of justice, [[TheLancer Joe "The Condor" Asakura (G2)]] the weapons and marksmanship expert, driven by his desire for revenge, [[TheHeart Jun "The Swan" (G3)]] the technical and compassionate demolitions expert, [[TheSmartGuy Jinpei "The Swallow" (G4)]] the reconnaissance expert and Jun's adopted [[TagAlongKid younger brother]], and [[TheBigGuy Ryu "The Owl" Nakanishi (G5)]], the GentleGiant pilot of the Godphoenix, the team’s group transport, battle aircraft, and docking bay.
59* ''Anime/ZoidsChaoticCentury'': By the time of Guardian Force, Van and his closest allies settle into this dynamic. The [[FighterMageThief frontline fighters]] are Van the idealistic StockShonenHero, ByTheBookCop heavy artillery specialist [[TheSmartGuy Thomas]], and pragmatic stealthy speedster [[TheLancer Irvine]]. They're supported by the no nonsense StoneWall Moonbay who pilots their BaseOnWheels, and Van's LoveInterest the compassionate MysticalWaif Fiona. Van and Fiona are also somewhat Senpai-Kohai junior counterparts to Irvine and Moonbay as their respective best friends, with relative newcomer Thomas as a fifth wheel.
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65* ''Animation/RimbaRacer'': The starting team, which lasts from around the start of season 1 to near the end of it, consists of five people; the main contrasting duo, [[RedOniBlueOni Tag and Miles]], and a varied supporting trio, Sonny, Meika, and Meelo. Over time, the team does away with the five-man structure, obtaining more members later on.
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71* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': While the turtles themselves are an EliteFour, they're often aided by SecretKeeper and TokenHuman April O'Neil who has more than once been called the honorary "fifth turtle." The core dynamic of the turtles has the A-Team of Leo as TheLeader and Raph as both TheLancer and TheBigGuy, the B-Team of Don as TheSmartGuy, Mike as the PluckyComicRelief, and April as a fifth stabilizer with varying roles depending on the adaptation (either an IntrepidReporter, another scientist, TheEmpath, or another BoisterousBruiser). In continuities with a literal fifth turtle (''ComicBook/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesIDW'' and ''Series/NinjaTurtlesTheNextMutation'') the fifth also happens to be [[TheSmurfettePrinciple the only girl.]]
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77* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': Later on in the original story, [[MentorArchetype Kyril]] gains [[TheApprentice four apprentice hunters]] -- Sanakan, Hugh, Lily, and Soren. The five are the best heavy-hitters tasked to root out the [[ArmyOfThievesAndWhores Black Dogs]]. This trope is {{downplayed}} because there are other characters who cooperate and/or form bonds with the team, but the five hunters have closer ties with each other as a BadassCrew.
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83* ''WesternAnimation/TheBadGuys2022'': The Bad Guys are a team of five criminals who specialise in grand heists. Mr. Wolf, a skilled mastermind and pickpocket, leads his four colleagues and close friends in committing several crimes. The crew is filled out by Mr. Snake, Mr. Wolf's close friend and expert safecracker; Mr. Shark, a MasterOfDisguise capable of fooling anyone; Ms. Tarantula, the resident hacker; and Mr. Piranha, who is the best of the group at beating people up.
84* ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'': The Furious Five, as of the first portion of the movie where they don't accept Po as one of theirs, form a team of five (as their name states). Tigress is considered by all of them to be a leader-figure who works with the four others -- Monkey, Crane, Mantis, and Viper -- and their vastly different fighting styles and skillsets.
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90* ''Film/NowYouSeeMe'': The Four Horsemen, with their secret Fifth Horseman, always have five members through the films they appear in.
91** The first film starts off with the Fifth Horseman, [[spoiler:Dylan Shrike]], helping four magicians pull off incredible heists. These four magicians are J. Daniel Atlas, a SmugSnake and the closest thing to a protaginist; Henley Reeves, an EscapeArtist who helps the Horsemen escape from unlikely situations; [=Merritt McKinney=], a hypnotist who gets others to help the Horsemen with their crimes, and Jack Wilder, a straightforward conman and pickpocket who gets to throw a lot of punches.
92** ''Film/NowYouSeeMe2'' continues the above formula with some minor changes. Aside from [[spoiler:Dylan]] now being known to the rest of the group be the Fifth Horseman, Henley is replaced with Lula, who is an expert of faking deaths, but nevertheless fills the same niche as he predecessor.
93* ''Film/TheSuicideSquad'': Bloodsport's original Squad B nearly fit the classic roles. Bloodsport himself is specifically chosen to [[TheLeader lead the team]]. [[TheLancer Peacemaker often clashes with Bloodsport]] over his leadership style. [[TheHeart Ratcatcher II]] is an overall caring member and a MoralityPet for Bloodsport as they form a father/daughter-like relationship. The group is rounded out by [[TheBigGuy King Shark]] a DumbMuscle Beast Man, and the socially awkward Polka-Dot Man.
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99* ''Literature/AirAwakens'': In ''Crystal Crowned'', the group of five sorcerers travel through the Empire to rally people to fight the false king. The group includes Aldrik, crown prince and future Emperor; Jax, his old friend and opposite; Vhalla, the smallest yet the most powerful [[spoiler:once she gets her powers back]]; Elecia, well-educated healer and cleric; and Fritz, the only one among them who has not lost his innocence during the war in the North.
100* ''Literature/WhateleyUniverse'': In Ill Winds, the Grove assembles The Five: Fey as [[TheLeader The Queen]], Razorback as [[TheBigGuy The Champion and Bard]], Jericho as [[TheSmartGuy The Healer]], Chaka as [[TheLancer The Mistress of Chi]] and finally Chou as The Overseer of Balances.
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106* ''Series/CzterejPancerniIPies'': Despite the ''Four Tankers and a Dog'' title, Rudy's crew follows the trope to the letter. Szarik the dog is as much a band member as he's TeamPet and few of the plots depend on the dog working with not just Janek, but other characters. The dog interacts with all the crew and is treated in a very humanizing way by both the tankers and their command. Aside that, the human characters form a BandOfBrothers, acting, interacting, bickering and living together for the whole duration of the series, and their interactions are the basic premise of the show. [[spoiler: Even after Olgierd dies and Czereśniak is added to the crew as a replacement, the new]] group dynamics very quickly follow the old patter, but with roles in the crew slightly shuffled around.
107* ''Series/HouseOfAnubis'':
108** Seasons 1-2. The Sibuna club, consisting of Amber the GirlyGirl GeniusDitz who put the group together, [[NewTransferStudent Nina]] TheChosenOne and TheHero overall, Fabian, Nina's BestFriend, and the LovableNerd that [[TheSmartGuy solves most of the mysteries]], [[TheLancer Patricia]] a BullyTurnedBuddy [[RedOniBlueOni counterpart to Nina]], and ClassClown Alfie.
109** Season 3: Season 3: Eddie, becomes another ChosenOne, [[ChangingOfTheGuard taking Nina's spot from before.]] Patricia is now his BelligerentSexualTension love-interest, who is jealous over his friendship with KT the new [[TheHeart emotional core]] in Amber's absence that actively avoids drama. Alfie takes his role much more seriously in later seasons, and even [[TheBigGuy gets physically forceful against the evil team]]. Fabian continues [[TheSmartGuy making the plans and solving the puzzles]] to allow Sibuna to advance.
110* ''Series/MythBusters'': The core recurring group putting myths to the test together throughout the shows run. Considering it is a pseudo-reality show you know it was mostly intentional. Jamie and Adam are the [[AloofLeaderAffableSubordinate contrasting co-hosts,]] [[TheLeader the former]] more grumpy and [[TheFace the latter more gregarious]]. They often develop the plan for how a myth will be tackled and keeps everybody on-track in their respective roles within the build. Assisting them are [[AsianAndNerdy electrical engineer]] [[TheSmartGuy Grant]], [[IronButtMonkey stuntman]] [[TheBigGuy Tory]], and FieryRedhead [[TheSmurfettePrinciple Kari]].
111* ''Franchise/PowerRangers:'' A longrunning franchise built with this trope at its very core. The TropeCodifier and first exposure to the FiveManBand for many children around the world since the 1990s (or 1970s via Japan's Franchise/SuperSentai). Almost every iteration of the show will at some point feature five main Rangers. By color, the [[RedIsHeroic Red Ranger]] [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority is almost always]] TheHero or TheLeader. [[PinkMeansFeminine Typically the Pink Ranger]] is the most girly. The other rangers (Blue, Green/Black, Yellow etc) rotate roles more frequently depending on the series or continuity. They almost always get a SixthRanger halfway through their run as well.
112* ''Series/{{Torchwood}}'': After the FirstEpisodeTwist of Suzie Costello leaving the team, Torchwood solidifies into a five-person team that can take on any alien threat. The immortal Captain Jack Harkness and newcomer Gwen Cooper form the focal duo, with medical officer Owen Harper, all-around genius Toshiko Sato, and driver and administrative worker-turned-field agent Ianto Jones filling out the group.
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119* ''Franchise/FireEmblem'': Because each game's army has a ton of characters, there are often five main heroes that get most of the screentime in cutscenes and can't die (getting injuries that prevent them from fighting or causing an instant GameOver where others are subject to PermaDeath.)
120** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade'': The main characters are [[WithAFriendAndAStranger the trio of Lords]], [[TheHero Eliwood]], his best friend [[BoisterousBruiser Hector]], and newcomer [[LadyOfWar Lyndis]], shepherding the MysticalWaif sibling duo of [[LoveInterest Ninian]] and [[TagAlongKid Nils]]. These five are the only plot relevant characters from the moment they join the party on every route.
121** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance'': Ike's inner circle in the campaign against Daein, and against Begnion in the sequel. The core trio consists of Ike, [[TheKirk the stoic company leader]], TheStrategist and [[TheSpock book keeper Soren]], and the powerhouse deputy and [[TheMcCoy advisor Titania]]. His team is completed by Mist, [[TagAlongKid his younger sister,]] and [[TheHeart the emotionally balanced]] keeper of the Fire Emblem, and Ranulf his witty counterpart among the laguz and [[TheLancer partner in both wars.]]
122** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening'': The core team among the Shepherds, a militia group led by royalty. Led by Chrom the Exalt of Ylisse, his best friend [[TheSmartGuy master tactician]] Robin, his BattleButler powerhouse Frederick, and his younger sister the likable {{Medic}} Lissa. [[TheLancer Masked Marth]] rounds out the team as a mysterious stranger who mimics Chrom's fighting style, later revealed to be Lucina his KidFromTheFuture.
123** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'': Corrin has two sets of four siblings, conveniently making whichever side the player chooses a heroic Five Man Band, standing against the side not chosen as the antagonistic EliteFour. Both are [[SimilarSquad arranged in birthorder]] male, female, male, female with Corrin as the middlemost sibling. The Nohrian siblings map closer to the classic FMB roles than the Hoshidans.
124* ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'': Sora's dearest friends in his [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/kingdomhearts/images/d/d2/Station_of_Awakening-_Sora_%28Art%29_KHII.png/revision/latest?cb=20100119222525 Dive to the Heart]], who team up at the end of ''Kingdom Hearts II.'' A nexus of two trios. The first being the main party of [[JackOfAllStats plucky]] [[HeroesPreferSwords Keyblade Wielder Sora,]] short tempered [[SquishyWizard mage Donald]], and easy going [[MightyGlacier captain Goofy.]] The second, Sora's best friends from Destiny Island, [[TwoGuysAndAGirl his rival Riku and love interest Kairi.]]
125* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': A team of friendly rivals as a departure from the PowerTrio the series usually goes for. They even fit the [[ColorCodedCharacters stereotypes color-wise]] with the leader and lancer as red and blue, big as yellow, smart as green, and chick as pink. Consisting of the main duo of RookieRedRanger [[TheHero player character]] and the [[TheLancer veteran]] [[TheRival main rival]] (the player avatar not chosen), [[ThoseTwoGuys best friend duo]] Tierno and Trevor (a [[TheBigGuy dance battler]] and [[TheSmartGuy Pokédex completionist]]) and the cheerfully supportive Shauna who can float as the third member of either pair.
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131* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': Aang's Team Avatar of bending masters (plus Sokka) in their usual arrangement [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/409e80949044aa7c7a5cd747db065faf/tumblr_p4mgo4BEaA1rptk5lo2_500.jpg from the end of Season 3]] into the [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/avatar/images/8/87/The_Promise_omnibus.png/revision/latest?cb=20210530101537 comics and other material.]] Avatar Aang, the KidHero who must master the elements and defeat the Fire Lord. [[TheHero The last airbender.]] Prince Zuko, Aang's {{foil}} and former rival, redeemed [[TheLancer as the firebending master.]] Katara, Aang's LoveInterest, TheHeart of the team with a strong sense of justice, and prodigy waterbending master. Toph, a self sufficient PintSizedPowerhouse {{Ladette}} who prides herself as [[WorldsStrongestMan the greatest]] [[TheBigGuy earthbending master.]] Sokka, [[TheSmartGuy "The Idea Guy"]], field leader, and [[PluckyComicRelief jokester]] who uses [[TeamNormal weapons and gadgets for his lack of bending.]]
132* ''WesternAnimation/CarmenSandiego'': After Shadowsan joins Carmen's gang at the end of season 1, the team remains at five members for the rest of the series. It consists of two contrasting duos and a mediator: V.I.L.E. defectors Carmen and Shadowsan, bumbling sibling duo Zack and Ivy, and VoiceWithAnInternetConnection Player.
133* ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'': The Rescue Rangers themselves are headed up by [[RedOniBlueOni co-founders]] and [[AloofLeaderAffableSubordinate partners Chip and Dale]], their mutual love interest the GadgeteerGenius WrenchWench...[[MeaningfulName Gadget Hackwrench]], and the LittleGuyBigBuddy duo of Zipper and Monty.
134* ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'': Nigel Uno's unit in Sector V, a parody of secret agents from a kid perspective complete with NumericalThemeNaming. Consists of tactically gifted and dedicated [[TheLeader Numbuh One]], GadgeteerGenius [[TheSmartGuy Numbuh Two]], excitable girly-girl [[TheMedic medic]] Numbuh Three, DumbMuscle tough guy [[TheBigGuy Numbuh Four]], and former leader current second in command, cool kid [[TheLancer Numbuh Five]]. Numbuh One is also the fifth wheel who dates outside the team with Numbuhs Three and Four as the main couple and Two and Five as the BetaCouple.
135* ''Franchise/MyLittlePonyGeneration5'': The Mane Five are working to restore magic and harmony to Equestria. [[TheHero Sunny]] is the one leading the group by inspiring them to act and balancing out their eccentricities. [[ByTheBookCop Hitch]] and [[GenkiGirl Izzy]] are [[{{Foil}} contrasting personalities to Sunny and each other]] while serving as her most active supporters. [[PolarOppositeTwins Zipp and Pipp]] are the groups most intellectual/analytical and socially aware members respectively.
136* ''WesternAnimation/SonicBoom'': Team Sonic is the main opponent of Doctor Eggman's multiple attacks against the village. Led by famous speedster Sonic the Hedgehog, the team is bolstered by tech genius Tails, dumb muscle Knuckles, voice of reason Amy Rose, and total wildcard Sticks. Multiple episodes showcase the disasters that happen when members of the team go off on their own, ending with the team reuniting and ending Eggman's scheme of the day.
137* ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'': Robin is the intense team {{Leader}}, Cyborg is a BigFun GadgeteerGenius, Beast Boy is TheFunnyGuy, Starfire is a NaiveNewcomer GirlyGirl and Raven is the [[LadyOfBlackMagic stoic goth]]. Further, Robin and Star are love interests, and Beast Boy and Raven are a subtle BetaCouple, while Cyborg's romances are mostly outside the team. Star and Raven are LightFeminineAndDarkFeminine pair, Cyborg is a laidback BlueOni NumberTwo to Robin's determined RedOni leadership style, with BB on the outs. On a scale from fun to serious, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Star, Robin, Raven, where the former two love to party, the latter two prioritize work, and [[TheHeart Star just wants everyone to get along.]]
138* ''WesternAnimation/ThunderCats2011'': Shades of it in most iterations, but played particularly straight in this one where they're the surviving cats of a mutant invasion on the kingdom of Thundera. Lion-o is the [[TheLeader Lord of the Thundercats]]. Tygra, Lion-o's [[CainAndAbel jealous adopted]] brother, is [[NumberTwo second in command]]. Cheetara, [[ChurchMilitant the cleric]], is both Lion-o's [[TheHeart spiritual mentor]] and in [[SexyMentor the middle of the brothers']] LoveTriangle. The Wily [[TagalongKid Kittens]] are TheDividual sharing a role as StreetUrchin [[ArtfulDodger clever tricksters.]] The last to join the main team is Panthro, a [[FourStarBadass military vet]] and GeniusBruiser.
139* ''WesternAnimation/VoltronLegendaryDefender'': The paladins that form Voltron are 5, (one for each limb and head of their CombiningMecha).
140** The initial lineup consisted of TeamDad Shiro, the rival duo of the hotblooded loner Keith and CasanovaWannabe Lance, and the support team of TheBigGuy Hunk and TheSmartGuy Pidge.
141** After Shiro's dissappearance, Keith steps up as the new {{Leader}}, and Lance buries the hatchet becoming [[TheLancer his]] [[NumberTwo right hand man.]] Pidge and Hunk keep their old roles, but Allura (formerly the BigGood) steps into the field as the new fifth paladin and TheHeart of TheTeam. This arrangement is the usual set up in other iterations of the [[Anime/{{Voltron}} franchise]].
142* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' from the end of the pilot to Artemis' introduction, the Team, a black ops-esque unit of teen heroes under the Justice League. [[PowerTrio The core trio]] is made up of the levelheaded {{Leader}} Aqualad, [[TheLancer mischievous ninja]] Robin, and the [[TheSmartGuy scientific speedster]] Kid Flash who were all longtime friends as sidekicks to Justice League members. [[ThreePlusTwo They're next joined by the alien duo]] of [[TheBigGuy the stoic berserker clone]] of Superman, Superboy, and the cheerful but [[TheEmpath mysterious empath]] Miss Martian who quickly become a [[OfficialCouple romantic couple.]] Artemis later disrupts this as the SixthRanger and the team continues to grow from there.
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