History CharacterGush / WesternAnimation

** [[Characters/TheOwlHouseAmityBlight Amity]] is a GREAT subversion of your typical Draco Malfoy/Diana Cavendish character: in even her first episode, while mean, she has a valid reason to be angry at our protagonist. The next few episodes explore her layers and her slowly improving relationship with Luz, until they become friends and eventually Amity gets a totally adorable crush on Luz! In one of the best instances of character development in a Disney show, she can't even think about Luz without blushing like crazy. The juxtaposition of her cold attitude around Bosccha and her gooey, warm center when she's around or thinking about Luz is so cute and so fun to watch.

* I submit for your consideration a pair of powerful and adorable heroes who carried my heart away for several months to the tune of bagpipes: ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon''[='s=] [[{{Adorkable}} Hiccup]] and [[BadassAdorable Toothless]].

** Benson takes it to a whole new level. See [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQdfvuwufm4 here]].

** [[Characters/TheOwlHouseEdaClawthorne Eda]] is a crusy, sarcastic and cynical old witch who, much like Amity, slowly opens herself up to Luz, becoming her adoptive mother. She's equal parts badass, funny, and sweet, and is one of the best characters in a Disney show. Also, much like her adoptive daughter's crush on Amity, she has a tooth-rottingly cute relationship with one Raine Whispers. Speaking of which ...

** Gwen's cool, but Mary Jane is even cooler! And so much fun. damn, she's the embodiment of why HeroesWantRedHeads!

* [[WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom VLAD FUCKIN' MASTERS]]. [[EvilIsSexy Sex on Legs]]. [[MagnificentBastard Clever badass]]. Suave voice. Even if he suffered serious CharacterDerailment in Season Three, he is still awesome.

** Obligatory [[EvilIsSexy Dark Danny]] example. Just one episode and already he remains one of the [[EnsembleDarkhorse most popular DP character]].

* Okay, so let's get one thing straight. ''WesternAnimation/GrandmaGotRunOverByAReindeer'' was borderline shit. But why did we watch it, men? [[EvilIsSexy Well because of the villain]]! We watched it over and over again each year to ogle over one of Western Animation's most intensely seductive villainous hotties, and we continue to each year as we imagine her under the mistletoe.
** ''WesternAnimation/GrandmaGotRunOverByAReindeer'' may not be the best written or animated holiday special out there, but its watchable entirely for Cousin Mel. She combines all the right villain tropes into one semi-unsuspecting character, and her voice is like the syrup on top of a stack of pancakes. Oh, and did I mention she's a ''[[EvilIsSexy fucking sex goddess?]]''

* [[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, FoeRomanceSubtext, [[{{Fanservice}} Mud Bath]], BeachEpisode without the beach, HypercompetentSidekick, EvilIsSexy. And played by Nicole Sullivan!!!

* How has nobody mentioned WesternAnimation/{{CatDog}} here? The relationship between these two ConjoinedTwins is one of the most hilariously adorable things I've ever seen, and in spite of the [[SadistShow constant abuse these two put up with]], through it all they remain as close as siblings can get. Special mention goes to Cat himself: while he might be a [[{{Tsundere}} rough-skinned]] {{Jerkass}} with a huge MoneyFetish who [[ItsAllAboutMe usually cares only about himself]], humiliate his brother Dog and [[BigBrotherInstinct he'll stop at absolutely nothing]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold to make him happy again]]. [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther Just goes to show how much these two brothers care about each other]]! And if that's not enough, they're voiced by the incomparable duo of Creator/JimCummings and Creator/TomKenny. That is all.

** Lord Boxman is the main villain of the show, and what a villain he is: a cross between a MadScientist and an ArmsDealer who made a name for himself selling robot henchmen to fellow villains, Boxman is a [[PsychopathicManchild hilariously immature]] and [[EvilIsHammy unapologetically over-the-top]] [[LaughablyEvil laugh riot of a character]] played by the one and only Creator/JimCummings. Just because he's a comedic character, [[BewareTheSillyOnes that doesn't mean he should be taken lightly, as he can be very dangerous when properly motivated]]. All that said, he's not completely heartless; he demonstrates on more than one occasion that [[EvenEvilHasStandards there exist moral lines he will not cross under any circumstances]], and while he's initially {{abusive|parents}} to his robotic children, he eventually [[TookALevelInKindness sees the error of his ways and begins to genuinely care for them]]. He's also perhaps the first openly pansexual character in Cartoon Network history, and he eventually starts a hilarious and heartwarming romantic relationship with Professor Venomous.

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'' gives us [[Characters/HeyArnoldHelgaGPataki Helga G. Motherfuckin' Pataki]], who's quite possibly the most developed female character in WesternAnimation, going from a comedic AntiVillain to a tragic JerkassWoobie. Sure, she's mean and nasty to people and [[LovingBully bullies the person that she claims to love]], but given how she was raised (or more appropriately "not raised") can you blame her? Her father is a neglectful, greedy, work-obsessed {{Jerkass}}, her mother is all but outright stated to be an alcoholic and her older sister is an airheaded perfectionist and the center of attention wherever she goes. She met Arnold, who is perhaps the only one to have ever given her genuine kindness up to this point, and [[LoveAtFirstSight falls in love with him instantly]]. But the other kids in preschool made fun of her for it, and from that point on, she realized that the only way she can be respected by others is to be aggressive. Growing up ignored and unloved makes it hard for her to display. But the fact that she's able to retain even a shred of sanity is admirable. She's shown to possess an intellect well beyond that of an average fourth grader, she's a damn good poet and got a perfect score on the aptitude test, and [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold she does have a kind side]], [[HiddenHeartOfGold even though she keeps it hidden]]. She helped Arnold find Mr. Hyunh's daughter, even giving up her Christmas present to do so, she convinced her sister's con artist fiancêe to take a hike, saved Arnold from being scammed by his beach crush, and best of all, helped Arnold stop the neighborhood from being destroyed by an evil businessman. If she'd stop bullying Arnold, then he would likely return her affections, because she's that damn awesome..

** K.O. Kincaid himself is a sweet, kind, humble, AllLovingHero who just wants to help people and will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent. His journey to become the great hero he's always wanted to be is fascinating to watch, he gets a number of badass moments to remind us of how great his potential is, and his genuine enthusiasm for everything he sets his mind to is just plain adorable. He's more than a little naïve (he is a kid, after all,) but he's got more than enough heart and determination to make up for it.

** Mr. Gar -- real name Eugene Garcia -- is yet another awesome character. First of all, he's voiced by Creator/DavidHerman [[LargeHam hamming it up]] like never before. Second, he's [[TestosteronePoisoning an über-macho badass brawler]] and [[RetiredBadass former superhero]] who is amazingly skilled in combat. Third, while he is gruff and runs a tight ship, [[BenevolentBoss he genuinely cares about his employees]] and isn't afraid to show compassion for them from time to time (i.e. giving them the day off on Black Friday and encouraging them to stand up for themselves when customers get too mean and pushy.) Fourth, he's head-over-heels in love with Carol, and seeing this usually-unflappable BMF blushing and sweating profusely whenever she's around is too hilarious for words. Finally, he and Carol eventually hook up, and their romance is genuinely sweet to watch, especially since he proves to be [[ParentalSubstitute a good father figure]] for K.O.

** VEE! For starters, she’s one of the best examples of subverting expectations in recent memory. Her FaceFramedInShadow debut appearance implied she would be Luz's sinister doppelgänger… and then she turns out to be [[{{Moe}} one of the cutest, most precious characters ever created]]. Add on her adorable character designs, wonderful acting by Creator/MichaelaDietz, and her in-story role of sparking Camila's character development, and it's impossible not to love her.

* [[WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers Brock-Fucking-Samson]].

*** Fink herself is also worthy of a gush. Once a homeless rat that gained sentience and sapience thanks to Professor Venomous' scientific experiments, Fink is unfailingly loyal and devoted to her boss, whom she clearly sees as a father figure -- mostly because he raises and cares for her as if she were his very own child. Their interactions together serve as an adorable reminder that this seemingly remorseless villain has people that he genuinely cares about. It's honestly too cute for words. Despite only being 6-11 years old, she's also a very competent fighter and gets a few badass moments on her own. In addition, she's also a very funny character; her bratty and hyperactive behavior makes her the perfect foil for Venomous' stoic professionalism, she's habitually irreverent to the point where it seems like she can't stop herself from fucking with people, and her [[GamerGirl video game obsession]] makes her surprisingly relatable.

* [[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 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!

** Oh yes, most definitely Mordecai. The best way to describe him is "the one that reminds me of someone with whom I'd be friends." Sure, he gets into trouble a lot (albeit mostly with Rigby), but he still seems pretty responsible, levelheaded, and smart for someone who just wants to have a little fun. His yin-yang relationship with energetic Rigby is perfect and pretty much makes the show the greatness that it is. Out of a show filled with all sorts of ''characters'' (no offense to any of the other characters, I love them all) he is the only one who feels ''human.'' Think about that for a second. Even with a bunch of actual humans running around, the most human character in the show is a friggin' 6-foot-tall, socially awkward, anthropomorphic blue jay with a SoCal accent. [[WidgetSeries This speaks volumes about the kind of show this is.]]

** Amon is simply one of the best villains in years. Incredibly mysterious and extremely charismatic, [[DracoInLeatherPants maybe even a]] [[MisaimedFandom little too charismatic.]] He also achieved MagnificentBastard status in record time, showing himself after only three major appearances to be one of the most competent and effective villains in the history of WesternAnimation. This and his ability to take away peoples' bending and resist bloodbending makes him horror incarnate and puts the fear of god into Korra. Creator/SteveBlum's superb voice acting doesn't hurt either. He manages to have a point while still making you want to see him beat and mixing an utter badass who fights with his men and a {{Chessmaster}}, plus an incredibly tragic backstory that only adds greater depth, paradoxes, and mystery to his motivations makes him one to remember.

** Amon is simply one of the best villains in years. Incredibly mysterious and extremely charismatic, [[DracoInLeatherPants maybe even a]] [[MisaimedFandom little too charismatic.]] He also achieved MagnificentBastard status in record time, showing himself after only three major appearances to be one of the most competent and effective villains in the history of WesternAnimation. This and his ability to take away peoples' bending and resist bloodbending makes him horror incarnate and puts the fear of god into Korra. Creator/SteveBlum's superb voice acting doesn't hurt either. A great case of VillainHasAPoint while still making you want to see him beat and mixing an utter badass who fights with his men and a {{Chessmaster}}, plus an incredibly tragic backstory that only adds greater depth, paradoxes, and mystery to his motivations makes him one to remember.

** 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.

* [[WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003 2003 'toon]] Donatello will always have a special place in my heart. He's easily one of the [[NiceGuy nicest]] [[NeutralGood characters]] on the show, but, as his trip to the BadFuture clearly showed, [[BewareTheNiceOnes he's also willing to]] ''[[BewareTheNiceOnes kill]]'' for his family, despite his [[TechnicalPacifist distaste for fighting.]] Though he doesn't get as much attention as his brothers [[note]]Or other characters, for that matter-- to the point where, on the pages for TeenGenius and BadassBookworm, he's an ''afterthought''.[[/note]] it manages to be satisfying, in a way-- he fills his duty as TheReliableOne and then lets one of the others take the spotlight from there on out, content to work in the background. He's a character that even the most shy and attention-avoidant of us can relate to... plus, he's [[BadassPacifist awesome]] ''and'' [[{{Adorkable}} adorable]]!

** [[WesternAnimation/ReBoot Hexadecimal]]. Concentrated awesome: glamorous, artistically talented, and enough power to knock you into next week seven times over. And she really knows how to [[IncrediblyLamePun paint the town!]] ([[@/RiL This troper]] personally owes her a lot.

** Frankie is such a cool, compassionate, hardworking 22-year-old girl who deserves to be appreciated for [[UnfazedEveryman putting up with so much insane crap]] and [[OnlySaneEmployee cleaning up after everyone else]] at Foster's while still keeping her sanity intact (or at least three-fourths of it)... [[PerverseSexualLust and she's HOT]]!

* I honestly don't understand why [[WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot Jenny Wakeman]] is such an outcast in her own show. C'mon people, she's an ass-kicking robot girl with dozens of awesome gadgets and a bubbly personality that's every bit adorable as her appearance. If I had met a robot girl just like her, I would be excited and fascinated beyond belief [[PerverseSexualLust (No, not in a Sheldon type of way)]].

** Ah heck, this troper loves ''all'' the Titans, Titans East and the Honorary Titans included. Every single one has their own distinct personality and unique character design and the way they interact with each other is ''so much fun''. If she had to pick a favorite though, it would be Robin. I loves me some BadassNormal team leaders. [[PerverseSexualLust The fact that he's cute doesn't hurt either.]]

*** Noah. Noah, Noah, Noah, Noah. A brilliant, hilarious, witty, attractive DeadpanSnarker, LauncherOfAThousandShips and basically a walking talking fetish. And have you ''seen'' his hair when it gets wet? Holy PerverseSexualLust Batman!

* WesternAnimation/StrawberryShortcake's lady villain, Sour Grapes, was an EnsembleDarkHorse character since her debut in 1982. Brazen, intelligent, feminine without being too cutesy and yet still maintaining a place in a cutesy show by way of being a DarkChick DeadpanSnarker GenkiGirl HarmlessVillain (who has her successes outside of screen time), and it ''worked''. She was brought back for the franchise's 2003 remake by the year 2006, this time as all of the aforementioned as well as a savvy AntiVillain. She was recreated as more [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds insecure and timid]] than before, while the main cast was more tomboyish and go-get-'em than they had been in the '80s. Again, Sour Grapes was a darkhorse character, [[DracoInLeatherPants wearing leather pants]] (justifiably) more than ever. She was THE RoundedCharacter of the show, needing a place in the world for herself while also [[BigBrotherInstinct needing]] her GenreBlind VisionaryVillain brother's happiness, and her HeelFaceRevolvingDoor adventures made her even more sympathetic as opposed to less. CharacterDevelopment lead her to become an odd type of ParentalSubstitute (in a world where none of the main characters have parents), SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}} -- but the heel face revolving door was still not set to end any time soon. Complicated woman. In both incarnations, Grapes was a fantastically rare blend of [[OnlySaneMan common sense]] and the lack thereof, something unusual for any character and all the more unusual for a female. And yes, she resides in a show created for little girls.

** Wait, no love for KING?! I loved watching this little guy grow. Simply starting as a hilarious gag character (think Bill Cipher if he had no powers, but believed himself to be as strong as he canonically is and you have King), who grows into a little brother figure for Luz. Then, come season 2, where he gets even more development as we learn more about his past. Add on his adorable design, his MakeMeWannaShout powers and the reveal he's a baby ''Titan'', along with the fact he was willing to commit a HeroicSacrifice just so that Luz and her friends could escape, makes him one of my favorite characters from this amazing cast.

*** Speaking of parents, [[HasTwoDaddies Clyde's dads]] are one of the best gay couples on TV because [[StraightGay they're not obnoxious stereotypes]] and no one makes a big deal out of their gayness. Clyde himself is also pretty cool because even though he's kinda neurotic, he's a loyal friend and very polite.

** Princess Bubblegum is a [[BerserkButton short-fused]] CuteAndPsycho girly-girl princess who MinoredInAssKicking and has rescued the ''heroes'' before. And her {{Angrish}} is just hilarious.

*** Though some prefer her paired with the Franchise/{{DCAU}}'s Poison Ivy...sure, it's blatant {{Fanservice}}, but at least it's a (moderately) ''healthy'' criminal partnership!

** The pets: a cartoon cat and dog who actually get along, a hamster who (despite being mentioned to be the fourth) isn't currently expendable, a canary, a cute little bunny, a rat, and also a [[CoolPet frog, lizard, snake, and even a]] ''[[CoolPet bat]]''.