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For those not familiar with those works, can you explain what this goofy relationship entails?
the main protagonist is a girl and always acts as an older sibling, despite them not actually being related. younger/physically smaller(?) character has a sidekick role, where some of the conflicts are created by this character.
NOT bluey and bingo (bluey's adventures)
Younger boy is always with the main character, and used to explain exposition. boy is a Comedic and joking character, but never unknowingly the butt of the joke
Also the main character is always acknowledging their worth and making it evident that they are a very important part of the show
Although younger boy is marketed/introduced as a sidekick, they are just as well developed and never overshadowed by the main character, unlike any 'normal' sidekicks in mainstream media. This may be because its a kids show and not show for adult?
For a simpler version, think of Darwin and Gumball in first few seasons of TAWOG, except that Gumball is harder to be sympathetic to. dynmaic is healthier and also never changes.
Ty for helping me find a name for this trope.
Edited by GILON
Look at Sidekick and related tropes mentioned there. We do have Mr. Exposition.
i think i can see a specific trope in children's shows such as
True and The Rainbow Kingdom, Wishenpoof, Gabby's Dollhouse, Abby Hatcher
where the main lead is a girl with a younger boy sidekick, with a goofy sibling dynamic. Can anyone please tell me if there is an existing name for this?
Edited by GILON