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* [[TheDragon Moridin]] from ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'' generally comes off as much more respectful of his [[TheChosenOne opposite number]] [[TheHero Rand]] than he is of his own QuirkyMinibossSquad; while he frequently comes off as deeply exasperated dealing with [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder them]], he saves Rand's life during a brief EnemyMine and later is quite civil when they start showing up in each others' dreams, chatting about his [[StrawNihilist personal philosophy]] and their opposing roles so civilly the narration actually compares them to old friends. He remains respectful right up until the FinalBattle, when Rand ''really'' sets him off by calling him [[BerserkButton irrelevant]], because this respect only flows one way- Rand respects the man Moridin once was, but has only a kind of horrified pity for him currently.
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* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[ComicBook/FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward Comicbook/DoctorStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
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* DrDoom DrDoom:
** He usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[ComicBook/FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom'spart). part).
** He also has a kind of grudging respect toward Comicbook/DoctorStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul fromHell.Hell.
** He also has respect for fellow brainiacs Tony Stark, Henry Pym, and Bruce Banner--the top men in their various fields. Their accomplishments are mere child's play to someone like Doom, but they are worthy of respect nonetheless.
** He usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[ComicBook/FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's
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** He also has respect for fellow brainiacs Tony Stark, Henry Pym, and Bruce Banner--the top men in their various fields. Their accomplishments are mere child's play to someone like Doom, but they are worthy of respect nonetheless.
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* While few of the antagonists of EyeShield21 are ''evil,'' characters originally portrayed as [[JerkAss Jerkasses]] like Kakei or Mizumachi do come to respect their opponents. Also, it's revealed that Clifford, possibly the most antagonistic character in the series, came to respect Sena as a player and [[spoiler: [[BecomingTheBoast invited him to play for Notre Dame.]]]]
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* While few of the antagonists of EyeShield21 [[EyeShield21 Eyeshield 21]] are ''evil,'' characters originally portrayed as [[JerkAss Jerkasses]] like Kakei or Mizumachi do come to respect their opponents. Also, it's revealed that Clifford, possibly the most antagonistic character in the series, came to respect Sena as a player and [[spoiler: [[BecomingTheBoast invited him to play for Notre Dame.]]]]
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--> '''Shin:''' "Even though you're an enemy... that was '''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome brilliant.]]'''
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--> '''Shin:''' "Even though you're an enemy... that was '''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome ''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome brilliant.]]''']]''
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* While few of the antagonists of EyeShield21 are ''evil,'' characters originally portrayed as [[JerkAss Jerkasses]] like Kakei or Mizumachi do come to respect their opponents. Also, it's revealed that Clifford, possibly the most antagonistic character in the series, came to respect Sena as a player and [[spoiler: BecomingTheBoast invited him to play for Notre Dame.]]]]
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* While few of the antagonists of EyeShield21 are ''evil,'' characters originally portrayed as [[JerkAss Jerkasses]] like Kakei or Mizumachi do come to respect their opponents. Also, it's revealed that Clifford, possibly the most antagonistic character in the series, came to respect Sena as a player and [[spoiler: BecomingTheBoast [[BecomingTheBoast invited him to play for Notre Dame.]]]]
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* While few of the antagonists of EyeShield21 are ''evil,'' characters originally portrayed as [[JerkAss Jerkasses]] like Kakei or Mizumachi do come to respect their opponents. Also, it's revealed that Clifford, possibly the most antagonistic character in the series, came to respect Sena as a player and [[spoiler: BecomingTheBoast invited him to play for Notre Dame.]]]]
** In the DistantFinale, ''Agon'' gets a notable mention.
--> '''Agon:''' "Please. There's no trash on the field that can touch that kind of speed."
** Shin gets these moments for everyone, especially after [[WeakButSkilled Yukimitsu]] manages to see through his plan.
--> '''Shin:''' "Even though you're an enemy... that was '''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome brilliant.]]'''
** In the DistantFinale, ''Agon'' gets a notable mention.
--> '''Agon:''' "Please. There's no trash on the field that can touch that kind of speed."
** Shin gets these moments for everyone, especially after [[WeakButSkilled Yukimitsu]] manages to see through his plan.
--> '''Shin:''' "Even though you're an enemy... that was '''[[CrowningMomentOfAwesome brilliant.]]'''
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'''Please note:''' The character to whom the praise is given is generally a true-blue hero. If the AntiHero or the AntiVillain is the recipient of the praise, it's a bit trickier since the former has villainous characteristics while skirting the line between good and evil, and the latter has heroic characteristics while still not being a clearly good guy.
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'''Please note:''' The character to whom the praise is given is generally a true-blue hero. If the AntiHero or the AntiVillain is the recipient of the praise, it's a bit trickier since the former has villainous characteristics while skirting the line between good and evil, and the latter has heroic characteristics while still not being a clearly good guy.
guy. If the villain respects something relatively minor about the hero, it's TheOneThingIDontHateAboutYou.
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** This is emphasized in [[XMenTheLastStand the third live-action film]], when he chews Pyro out for indicating he (Pyro) would have assassinated Charles Xavier if Magneto had given the word.
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** This is emphasized in [[XMenTheLastStand [[Film/XMenTheLastStand the third live-action film]], when he chews Pyro out for indicating he (Pyro) would have assassinated Charles Xavier if Magneto had given the word.
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** It does carry over to their incarnations in ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'', albeit limited to Barry Allen (they are dismissive of Jay Garrick and Wally West).
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** It does carry over to their incarnations in ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'', albeit limited to Barry Allen (they are dismissive of Jay Garrick and Wally West).
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** When Raoh first fully appears in the series, he holds Toki, one of Kenshiro's staunchest fighting allies, in considerably high regard--in fact, for him, Toki is the only fighter around who could conceivably match him in a fair duel, the only drawback being that Toki is suffering from a terminal illness caused by nuclear fallout. It helps that Toki was previously seen as TheMessiah and, prior to the nuclear war, was considered (including by Kenshiro himself) to be the most suitable candidate for Hokuto Shinken successor and would probably have gotten it were it not for his illness. (It also says something when even [[CompleteMonster Jagi]] is acknowledged by Ken to have admired Toki greatly.)
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** When Raoh first fully appears in the series, he holds Toki, one of Kenshiro's staunchest fighting allies, in considerably high regard--in fact, for him, Toki is the only fighter around who could conceivably match him in a fair duel, the only drawback being that Toki is suffering from a terminal illness caused by nuclear fallout. It helps that Toki was previously seen as TheMessiah and, prior to the nuclear war, was considered (including by Kenshiro himself) to be the most suitable candidate for Hokuto Shinken successor and would probably have gotten it were it not for his illness. (It also says something when even [[CompleteMonster Jagi]] Jagi is acknowledged by Ken to have admired Toki greatly.)
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** '''Heihachi (to Ryu):''' Heh, if I'd met you 10 years later, it would've been bad news. Good thing you're still a pup.
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* Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser has an ego about as big as he is, which all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
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* Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser has an ego about as big as he is, which all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.level.
* In ''Videogame/StreetFighterXTekken'':
** '''Heihachi (to Ryu):''' Heh, if I'd met you 10 years later, it would've been bad news. Good thing you're still a pup.
* In ''Videogame/StreetFighterXTekken'':
** '''Heihachi (to Ryu):''' Heh, if I'd met you 10 years later, it would've been bad news. Good thing you're still a pup.
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* In the Virtual World filler arc of ''YuGiOh'', Noah Kaiba praises Yami Yugi's skill during their duel, then tries to convince him that [[WeCanRuleTogether they could rule together]].
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* In the Virtual World filler arc of ''YuGiOh'', ''Anime/YuGiOh'', Noah Kaiba praises Yami Yugi's skill during their duel, then tries to convince him that [[WeCanRuleTogether they could rule together]].
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* Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser is TheFightingNarcissist, and his ego all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
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* Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser is TheFightingNarcissist, and his has an ego about as big as he is, which all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
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** Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser is TheFightingNarcissist, and his ego all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
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** Shuma-Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
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** Shuma-Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]"]]
** Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser is TheFightingNarcissist, and his ego all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
** Implied in ''MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory'', where the security system in Bowser's Memory Banks is a DualBoss fight against crude, blocky representations of Mario and Luigi. Keep in mind Bowser is TheFightingNarcissist, and his ego all but guaranteed that his mind would choose a representation of Bowser to defend itself, or maybe an army of his minions. But it chose Mario and Luigi, showing that Bowser has a lot of respect for their fighting skill, at least on a subconscious level.
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* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward Comicbook/DoctorStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
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* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour [[ComicBook/FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward Comicbook/DoctorStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
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* In ''{{Babylon 5}}'' episode "The Illusion of Truth," commentors on the [[PropagandaMachine martial-law-era ISN network]] make a point to praise Sheridan as a great hero of the Earth-Minbari War, but put on "experts" who state that he was psychologically damaged and fell prey to "alien influences" through no fault of his own.
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* In ''{{Babylon 5}}'' the ''Series/BabylonFive'' episode "The Illusion of Truth," commentors commentators on the [[PropagandaMachine martial-law-era ISN network]] make a point to praise Sheridan as a great hero of the Earth-Minbari War, but put on "experts" who state that he was psychologically damaged and fell prey to "alien influences" through no fault of his own.
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* In the third ''{{Robocop}}'' movie, there's a Japanese CorruptCorporateExecutive who commissions a ''very'' humanoid-looking robot to destroy Robocop. Naturally, Robo trashes the Japanese 'bot...and when the executive meets Robo in person at the end, he bows in traditional Japanese style as a show of acknowledgment.
* In the third ''{{Robocop}}'' movie, there's a Japanese CorruptCorporateExecutive who commissions a ''very'' humanoid-looking robot to destroy Robocop. Naturally, Robo trashes the Japanese 'bot...and when the executive meets Robo in person at the end, he bows in traditional Japanese style as a show of acknowledgment.
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* In ''WarriorCats'', Tigerstar (grudgingly) admits that Firestar has great strength and spirit and says that he would need both if they met again.
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* In ''WarriorCats'', ''Literature/WarriorCats'', Tigerstar (grudgingly) admits that Firestar has great strength and spirit and says that he would need both if they met again.
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* In ''WarriorCats'', Tigerstar (grudgingly) admits that Firestar has great strength and spirit and says that he would need both if they met again.
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** [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Shuma-Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
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** [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Shuma-Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} [[VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
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** [[DrStrange Shuma Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
** Shuma Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
** Shuma Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
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** [[DrStrange Shuma Gorath]] [[Comicbook/DoctorStrange Shuma-Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
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**Shuma Gorath Shuma-Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
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* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward DrStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
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* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward DrStrange, Comicbook/DoctorStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
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Last I checked, Lupin and his gang are the \'\'pro\'\'tagonists of the series.
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* This basically defines how Lupin, the titular VillainAntagonist of ''Manga/LupinIII'', feels about Inspector Zenigata. After all, Zenigata's dedicated [[TheDeterminator and determined]] enough to keep on Lupin's trail no matter how many times the master thief dodges him, but is also [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reasonable]] enough to realize that many times the criminals they both have to face off against are ''far'' worse than Lupin himself. As a result, Lupin will go out of his way to ensure Zenigata isn't killed, while Zenigata in turn will sometimes allow his rival to escape just so the chase can continue.
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* This basically defines how Lupin, the titular VillainAntagonist VillainProtagonist of ''Manga/LupinIII'', feels about [[SympatheticInspectorAntagonist Inspector Zenigata.Zenigata]]. After all, Zenigata's dedicated [[TheDeterminator and determined]] enough to keep on Lupin's trail no matter how many times the master thief dodges him, but is also [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reasonable]] enough to realize that many times the criminals they both have to face off against are ''far'' worse than Lupin himself. As a result, Lupin will go out of his way to ensure Zenigata isn't killed, while Zenigata in turn will sometimes allow his rival to escape just so the chase can continue.
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---> '''Hongo:''' (Sho) committed a mistake...and it is my responsibility that the softness inside of him was not totally erased.
---> '''Kenichi:''' ''THAT'S WRONG!'' He...that time, I thought that he was really incredible! As a person and as a man! That's why I don't want you to say that his last action was some kind of mistake!!!
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---> '''Hongo:''' ...Sakaki's disciple, huh...your name?
---> '''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
---> '''Kenichi:''' ''THAT'S WRONG!'' He...that time, I thought that he was really incredible! As a person and as a man! That's why I don't want you to say that his last action was some kind of mistake!!!
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---> '''Hongo:''' ...Sakaki's disciple, huh...your name?
---> '''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
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---> '''Hongo:''' (Sho) committed a mistake...and it is my responsibility that the softness inside of him was not totally erased.
--->erased.\\
'''Kenichi:''' ''THAT'S WRONG!'' He...that time, I thought that he was really incredible! As a person and as a man! That's why I don't want you to say that his last action was some kind ofmistake!!!
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--->mistake!!!\\
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'''Hongo:''' ...Sakaki's disciple, huh...yourname?
--->name?\\
'''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
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'''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
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---> I gotta thank you, Negi-kun...[[WorthyOpponent I'll look forward to the day I get to fight you, all grown up]]...don't disappoint me, young man!
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---> '''Kenshiro:''' Big brother...
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---> '''Noah:''' You possess both the skill and judgement necessary to catch your enemies off guard the second they lose focus. When you think about it, you and I have no reason to be enemies. If you swear your loyalty to me, I'll save all your friends from hell this very instant!
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---> '''Charissa:''' That is probably true. You set your wards most effectively. In fact, even I was impressed with your skill. I had thought a half-breed Deryni incapable of such highly developed expertise.
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---> '''Vega:''' ''(to Chun Li)'' Your beauty and strength impress. I shall remember this day.
---> '''Juri:''' ''(to Ryu)'' I enjoy taking on fighters like you. You actually put up a fight.
---> '''Seth:''' ''(generic post-fight quote)'' I did not expect you to put up such a fight. You have impressed me.
---> '''Juri:''' ''(to Ryu)'' I enjoy taking on fighters like you. You actually put up a fight.
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Swapping out official English names for \"Shichibukai\" & \"Enel\"
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** The first is [[BadassNormal Dracule Mihawk]], who as a member of the Shichibukai is technically an enemy of all pirates but who proves himself to be somewhat of a FriendlyEnemy to the Straw Hat crew and to Luffy and Zoro in particular (Luffy due to Mihawk's past association with the former's idol Shanks, Zoro due to Mihawk being impressed with [[TheDeterminator his tenacity as a swordsman]]).
---> '''Mihawk:''' Youngster, what is your goal?
---> '''Luffy:''' Pirate King!
---> '''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpass me.
---> '''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
** The second is [[AGodAmI Enel]], the BigBad of the Skypiea arc, when Luffy declares that he is going to be Pirate King (this example could also be a CombatCompliment since they're in the middle of a fight at the time).
---> '''Enel:''' Pirate King? What country does he rule?
---> '''Luffy:''' He is the king of the sea!
---> '''Enel:''' That doesn't sound half bad...Let's finish this in the sky.
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---> '''Luffy:''' Pirate King!
---> '''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpass me.
---> '''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
** The second is [[AGodAmI Enel]], the BigBad of the Skypiea arc, when Luffy declares that he is going to be Pirate King (this example could also be a CombatCompliment since they're in the middle of a fight at the time).
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---> '''Luffy:''' He is the king of the sea!
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** The first is [[BadassNormal Dracule Mihawk]], who as a member of the Shichibukai Seven Warlords of the Sea is technically an enemy of all pirates but who proves himself to be somewhat of a FriendlyEnemy to the Straw Hat crew and to Luffy and Zoro in particular (Luffy due to Mihawk's past association with the former's idol Shanks, Zoro due to Mihawk being impressed with [[TheDeterminator his tenacity as a swordsman]]).
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'''Luffy:''' PirateKing!
--->King!\\
'''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpassme.
--->me.\\
'''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
** The second is [[AGodAmIEnel]], God Eneru]], the BigBad of the Skypiea arc, when Luffy declares that he is going to be Pirate King (this example could also be a CombatCompliment since they're in the middle of a fight at the time).
---> '''Enel:''' --->'''Eneru:''' Pirate King? What country does he rule?
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'''Luffy:''' He is the king of thesea!
---> '''Enel:'''sea!\\
'''Eneru:''' That doesn't sound halfbad...bad... Let's finish this in the sky.
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--->
'''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpass
--->
'''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
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In some works, there's an antagonist who isn't known for being friendly with the protagonists. But sometimes, in situations when one of said protagonists (often the main/lead character, but supporting characters qualify as well) exhibits a heroic or otherwise positive character trait that sufficiently impresses the antagonist, the latter will not be above commending them or otherwise showing his approval of them or their character trait in question. It will particularly stand out if, previously, the antagonist was hostile or (more usually) simply dismissive of the targeted protagonist.
The action may usually be performed by the NobleDemon, but bonus points if it's the BigBad delivering the praise. Note that the commendation is ''sincere'', and is not an attempt by the villain to [[ManipulativeBastard screw with the hero's head]]. The villain may also do it because he and the hero are NotSoDifferent after all. It may also be a PetTheDog moment to show the villain isn't such a bad guy after all ([[NotSoStoic even if he]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold won't admit it]]).
A LawfulEvil character, or a character with EvilVirtues, may have this as part of his/her personality, especially in a situation where VillainsNeverLie. This can also be a trait of the FriendlyEnemy (though depending on the work, it probably won't reach GoKartingWithBowser levels). The AntagonistInMourning may also do this as a tribute to the fallen hero (whether the hero is actually dead or not).
May frequently overlap with CombatCompliment and WorthyOpponent, where the praise is given during a fight. Compare VillainTakesAnInterest, where the villain may become interested in being a mentor to the hero, and compare and contrast WeCanRuleTogether, where the villain tries to convince the hero that they would do better working together instead of against each other.
Contrast YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame, where a villain praises the hero for a ''negative'' trait or action and the hero feels disgusted as a result. Also different from BaddieFlattery, wherein the villain is still sincere in his praise of a positive trait but the praise comes across as utterly creepy and disturbing (though this ''might'' be a sister trope to that one). And, again, note the second paragraph above.
'''Please note:''' The character to whom the praise is given is generally a true-blue hero. If the AntiHero or the AntiVillain is the recipient of the praise, it's a bit trickier since the former has villainous characteristics while skirting the line between good and evil, and the latter has heroic characteristics while still not being a clearly good guy.
!!Examples include:
[[AC: Anime and Manga]]
* The titular character of ''KenichiTheMightiestDisciple'' has gotten this from several antagonists, including three members of the Yami group's One Shadow Nine Fists martial artists and at least one member of Yami's disciple group YOMI.
** Agaard Jum Sai, the One Shadow Nine Fists' Muay Tai master and the RivalTurnedEvil to Ryouzapaku's Apachai Hopachai, is the first noted example among the One Shadow Nine Fists. Shortly after Kenichi defeats Tirawat Koukin, Agaard's student and a member of YOMI, Agaard commends Kenichi on his tenacity and praises his ability as Apachai's disciple, while at the same time telling Koukin there's no shame in losing to such a skilled opponent. [[spoiler:Plus he gives Kenichi pointers on defending himself against a Master-class weapons user moments afterward, himself unable to help directly due to being temporarily paralyzed from his fight with Apachai]].
** The second example is "God Fist" Akira Hongo, the RivalTurnedEvil to Ryozanpakou's Sakaki Shio. When he momentarily derides his student Sho Kanou's RedemptionEqualsDeath sacrifice to protect Miu during the D of D Tournament arc, Kenichi angrily declares that Sho's sacrifice was not a waste and he won't allow Hongo to say it was (interestingly, insulting Sho's memory is in fact a BerserkButton for Hongo). The exchange between them goes this way:
---> '''Hongo:''' (Sho) committed a mistake...and it is my responsibility that the softness inside of him was not totally erased.
---> '''Kenichi:''' ''THAT'S WRONG!'' He...that time, I thought that he was really incredible! As a person and as a man! That's why I don't want you to say that his last action was some kind of mistake!!!
---> ({{Beat}})
---> '''Hongo:''' ...Sakaki's disciple, huh...your name?
---> '''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
** The third example is the [[BigBad One Shadow]] [[spoiler:a.k.a. [[PapaWolf Saiga]] [[DisappearedDad Furinji]]]] himself, who commends Kenichi for his determination in protecting Miu, and later flashes his gauntlets to Kenichi from a distance as a mark of respect.
---> '''One Shadow:''' A man like you is worth trusting.
** As recently as Chapter 500, the newest member of YOMI [[spoiler:Berserker]] expresses acknowledgment of Kenichi's fighting prowess even as they begin their skirmish at the amusement park where Kenichi and his friends had gone to relax (meanwhile, the other YOMI members are fighting Kenichi's friends).
---> '''[[spoiler:Berserker]]:''' Indeed, you're quite good. No-one has been able to dodge my attacks so perfectly after I trained as a YOMI, so far. I was right in choosing you as my target, Kenichi Shirahama.
* In ''OnePiece'', Luffy gets this from at least four major figures over the course of his journey.
** The first is [[BadassNormal Dracule Mihawk]], who as a member of the Shichibukai is technically an enemy of all pirates but who proves himself to be somewhat of a FriendlyEnemy to the Straw Hat crew and to Luffy and Zoro in particular (Luffy due to Mihawk's past association with the former's idol Shanks, Zoro due to Mihawk being impressed with [[TheDeterminator his tenacity as a swordsman]]).
---> '''Mihawk:''' Youngster, what is your goal?
---> '''Luffy:''' Pirate King!
---> '''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpass me.
---> '''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
** The second is [[AGodAmI Enel]], the BigBad of the Skypiea arc, when Luffy declares that he is going to be Pirate King (this example could also be a CombatCompliment since they're in the middle of a fight at the time).
---> '''Enel:''' Pirate King? What country does he rule?
---> '''Luffy:''' He is the king of the sea!
---> '''Enel:''' That doesn't sound half bad...Let's finish this in the sky.
*** In the Kaizoku fan-sub airing of the anime's version of that scene:
---> '''Luffy:''' He (Pirate King) is ruler of the entire ocean!
---> '''Enel''': I see. A laudable title.
** The third is Rob Lucci, during the Enies Lobby arc, who commends Luffy on his leadership skills and tells him that he (Luffy) is a better leader than Lucci's boss Spandam (who, to be fair, ''is'' an idiot).
** The fourth is [[spoiler:Blackbeard]], who commends and encourages Luffy to pursue his dreams no matter what anyone else says. Notable because this happens both before and after Luffy finds out who the person actually is, and the second time may be interpreted as being closer to BaddieFlattery.
* In ''RurouniKenshin'', during his time as TheDragon to Takeda Kanryu, [[TheRival Aoshi Shinomori]] has just unleashed his illusionary sword technique to inflict a (he thinks) fatal wound to Kenshin. Upset at this, Yahiko declares that ''he's'' not going to run away even if Aoshi kills him. Prompting this response from Aoshi (and fortunately Kenshin [[NotQuiteDead gets back up shortly afterward]]):
---> '''Aoshi:''' You've got spirit. Too bad you're going to die here...
** A later example is seen when [[GoodIsNotNice Hajime Saito]] first appears, arriving at the Kamiya Dojo while posing as a medicine man. Sanosuke immediately sees through his disguise and punches him in the face (in the manga, hard enough to send him flying). However, while Saito suffers absolutely no ill-effects from the punch, he commends Sano's strength even as he then outlines [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech why the punch was ineffective]].
---> '''Saito:''' Your punch is worthy of your reputation. However...your punch was born during the peaceful Meiji era. It would not have any effect on a fighter from the Bakumatsu.
** Makoto Shishio, the BigBad of the Kyoto arc, gives an indirect version of this about Sanosuke after the latter has [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome blocked Shishio's henchmen's bullets by punching the ocean surface and destroyed his battleship]]. Shishio freely admits that it was because he underestimated Sanosuke's worth (as well as Kenshin and Saito's [[GenreSavvy Genre Savviness]]) why his plan to bomb Kyoto with said battleship ultimately failed.
---> '''Shishio:''' ''(after Sano bombs the ship)'' So he's not just a weakling...
* Wilhelm Josef Von Herrmann, a NobleDemon in ''MahouSenseiNegima'', gives a respectful but laughter filled compliment after being defeated by Negi (Chapter 71 in the manga).
---> I gotta thank you, Negi-kun...[[WorthyOpponent I'll look forward to the day I get to fight you, all grown up]]...don't disappoint me, young man!
* ''FistOfTheNorthStar'': Two examples stand out, both times delivered by [[WellIntentionedExtremist Raoh]].
** When Raoh first fully appears in the series, he holds Toki, one of Kenshiro's staunchest fighting allies, in considerably high regard--in fact, for him, Toki is the only fighter around who could conceivably match him in a fair duel, the only drawback being that Toki is suffering from a terminal illness caused by nuclear fallout. It helps that Toki was previously seen as TheMessiah and, prior to the nuclear war, was considered (including by Kenshiro himself) to be the most suitable candidate for Hokuto Shinken successor and would probably have gotten it were it not for his illness. (It also says something when even [[CompleteMonster Jagi]] is acknowledged by Ken to have admired Toki greatly.)
** Raoh also gives this to Ken himself following their final fight (initially, Raoh had been dismissive of Ken being the Hokuto Shinken successor). It pulls multi-duty as a FinalFirstHug as well as a [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming heartwarming]] and [[TearJerker sad]] moment.
---> '''Raoh:''' Come, let me see the face of the man who has defeated Raoh...You are magnificent, my little brother.
---> '''Kenshiro:''' Big brother...
* In ''{{Naruto}}'', Itachi's interactions with the titular character have been quite polite for an antagonist, and he ends up giving a smile when Naruto declares that he ''[[{{TheDeterminator}} will]]'' bring back [[FaceHeelTurn Sasuke]] to Konoha. As well, he acknowledges Maito Guy's CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass credentials, escaping as soon as the latter shows up when he and Kisame first show up in the series. [[spoiler:This may be a complicated example, though, as [[GoodAllAlong he was never truly a bad guy to begin with]]]].
* In the Virtual World filler arc of ''YuGiOh'', Noah Kaiba praises Yami Yugi's skill during their duel, then tries to convince him that [[WeCanRuleTogether they could rule together]].
---> '''Noah:''' You possess both the skill and judgement necessary to catch your enemies off guard the second they lose focus. When you think about it, you and I have no reason to be enemies. If you swear your loyalty to me, I'll save all your friends from hell this very instant!
* This basically defines how Lupin, the titular VillainAntagonist of ''Manga/LupinIII'', feels about Inspector Zenigata. After all, Zenigata's dedicated [[TheDeterminator and determined]] enough to keep on Lupin's trail no matter how many times the master thief dodges him, but is also [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reasonable]] enough to realize that many times the criminals they both have to face off against are ''far'' worse than Lupin himself. As a result, Lupin will go out of his way to ensure Zenigata isn't killed, while Zenigata in turn will sometimes allow his rival to escape just so the chase can continue.
[[AC: Comic Books]]
* This characterizes Ra's al Ghul's attitude toward {{Batman}}, as he consistently addresses the Dark Knight as "Detective" as a show of respect to the hero's intelligence and determination.
* In DC's ''Richard Dragon'' series, Richard battles against his [[TheRival Rival]] and ArchEnemy, Lady Shiva (also a [[{{Batman}} Bat-family]] AntiVillain). Both of them have been, at different points in history, considered the greatest martial artists in the world, but Lady Shiva believes that the only true fight is a one-on-one duel to the death. During their match, Richard gains a decisive advantage and is poised to deliver a fatal attack, the Leopard Blow. With Shiva sure to die, one of her over-protective {{Mook}}s jumps in to save her. An angry Shiva immediately kills the Mook and apologizes to Richard for the interruption. They resume the fight, and this time Shiva comes out on top, killing Richard. She expresses sincere regret that the fight ended this way, because by all rights Richard ''should'' have won.
* {{Magneto}} has this attitude toward Charles Xavier, despite their widely-differing views on human-mutant relations (it helps that he realizes they both want what's best for mutantkind, even if their methods can't mesh).
** This is emphasized in [[XMenTheLastStand the third live-action film]], when he chews Pyro out for indicating he (Pyro) would have assassinated Charles Xavier if Magneto had given the word.
---> '''Magneto:''' Charles Xavier did more for mutants than you will ever know. [[spoiler:[[AntagonistInMourning My single greatest regret is that he had to die for our dream to live]]]].
* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward DrStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
* In ''TheFlash'', the titular speedster's RoguesGallery tends to have this as their defining trait toward their nemesis (prominently toward Barry Allen when he was wearing the mask during the Silver Age, but also toward Wally West as well), to the point that their code of conduct forbids them to ever kill ''any'' Flash. It helps that most of them [[EvenEvilHasStandards have standards to begin with]]. (However, this doesn't carry over to their ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' incarnations, where they're more than willing to kill Wally West at the first opportunity.)
** It does carry over to their incarnations in ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'', albeit limited to Barry Allen (they are dismissive of Jay Garrick and Wally West).
[[AC: Literature]]
* In ''[[{{Deryni}} Deryni Rising]]'', [[BigBad Charissa]] finds Morgan in the royal library while he researches Kelson's empowering ritual. During their tense verbal fencing match, she mentions having just looked in on the prince as he slept, and Morgan insists his magical Wards Major are impenetrable.
---> '''Charissa:''' That is probably true. You set your wards most effectively. In fact, even I was impressed with your skill. I had thought a half-breed Deryni incapable of such highly developed expertise.
* Voldemort to Neville (former ButtMonkey) at the end of ''HarryPotterAndTheDeathlyHallows'': "You show spirit, and bravery, and you come of noble stock. You will make a very valuable Death Eater. We need your kind, Neville Longbottom."
* ''TheBible'' gives us an example in Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Although he overthrew Judah, as documented in Jeremiah 39, he gave orders that the prophet Jeremiah should be well taken care of (it helps that Jeremiah, under orders from God, had [[CassandraTruth tried to convince the Jews to submit meekly to Nebuchadnezzar instead of trying to revolt]]). Later on, in the book of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar showed regard to Daniel as the man who correctly interpreted his dreams (despite throwing Daniel's three friends into the fiery furnace). Both cases occur ''before'' his HeelFaceTurn, which he himself talks about in Daniel 4.
[[AC: Live Action TV]]
* In ''{{Babylon 5}}'' episode "The Illusion of Truth," commentors on the [[PropagandaMachine martial-law-era ISN network]] make a point to praise Sheridan as a great hero of the Earth-Minbari War, but put on "experts" who state that he was psychologically damaged and fell prey to "alien influences" through no fault of his own.
[[AC: Video Games]]
* Dhaos from ''VideoGame/TalesOfPhantasia'' praises the heroes for saving the WorldTree from its death, something he wanted to ''avoid'' in the first place. This doesn't stop him from engaging them in a FinalBoss fight seconds later.
* Some of the character-specific win quotes in ''[[Franchise/StreetFighter Super Street Fighter IV]]'' qualify.
---> '''Vega:''' ''(to Chun Li)'' Your beauty and strength impress. I shall remember this day.
---> '''Juri:''' ''(to Ryu)'' I enjoy taking on fighters like you. You actually put up a fight.
---> '''Seth:''' ''(generic post-fight quote)'' I did not expect you to put up such a fight. You have impressed me.
* In ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Assassin's Creed III]]'', after Connor kills [[spoiler:his father Haythem]], before he dies he tells Connor that he's proud of the qualities Connor has (having great conviction, strength, and courage).
* In ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', you can earn the respect of the Qunari Arishok [[spoiler:(the FinalBoss of Act II)]] by always staying honest and blunt with him and his people. Doing so even earns you the achievement "[[WorthyOpponent A Worthy Rival]]".
* From ''MarvelVsCapcom3:''
** [[DrStrange Shuma Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
** Shuma Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
The action may usually be performed by the NobleDemon, but bonus points if it's the BigBad delivering the praise. Note that the commendation is ''sincere'', and is not an attempt by the villain to [[ManipulativeBastard screw with the hero's head]]. The villain may also do it because he and the hero are NotSoDifferent after all. It may also be a PetTheDog moment to show the villain isn't such a bad guy after all ([[NotSoStoic even if he]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold won't admit it]]).
A LawfulEvil character, or a character with EvilVirtues, may have this as part of his/her personality, especially in a situation where VillainsNeverLie. This can also be a trait of the FriendlyEnemy (though depending on the work, it probably won't reach GoKartingWithBowser levels). The AntagonistInMourning may also do this as a tribute to the fallen hero (whether the hero is actually dead or not).
May frequently overlap with CombatCompliment and WorthyOpponent, where the praise is given during a fight. Compare VillainTakesAnInterest, where the villain may become interested in being a mentor to the hero, and compare and contrast WeCanRuleTogether, where the villain tries to convince the hero that they would do better working together instead of against each other.
Contrast YourApprovalFillsMeWithShame, where a villain praises the hero for a ''negative'' trait or action and the hero feels disgusted as a result. Also different from BaddieFlattery, wherein the villain is still sincere in his praise of a positive trait but the praise comes across as utterly creepy and disturbing (though this ''might'' be a sister trope to that one). And, again, note the second paragraph above.
'''Please note:''' The character to whom the praise is given is generally a true-blue hero. If the AntiHero or the AntiVillain is the recipient of the praise, it's a bit trickier since the former has villainous characteristics while skirting the line between good and evil, and the latter has heroic characteristics while still not being a clearly good guy.
!!Examples include:
[[AC: Anime and Manga]]
* The titular character of ''KenichiTheMightiestDisciple'' has gotten this from several antagonists, including three members of the Yami group's One Shadow Nine Fists martial artists and at least one member of Yami's disciple group YOMI.
** Agaard Jum Sai, the One Shadow Nine Fists' Muay Tai master and the RivalTurnedEvil to Ryouzapaku's Apachai Hopachai, is the first noted example among the One Shadow Nine Fists. Shortly after Kenichi defeats Tirawat Koukin, Agaard's student and a member of YOMI, Agaard commends Kenichi on his tenacity and praises his ability as Apachai's disciple, while at the same time telling Koukin there's no shame in losing to such a skilled opponent. [[spoiler:Plus he gives Kenichi pointers on defending himself against a Master-class weapons user moments afterward, himself unable to help directly due to being temporarily paralyzed from his fight with Apachai]].
** The second example is "God Fist" Akira Hongo, the RivalTurnedEvil to Ryozanpakou's Sakaki Shio. When he momentarily derides his student Sho Kanou's RedemptionEqualsDeath sacrifice to protect Miu during the D of D Tournament arc, Kenichi angrily declares that Sho's sacrifice was not a waste and he won't allow Hongo to say it was (interestingly, insulting Sho's memory is in fact a BerserkButton for Hongo). The exchange between them goes this way:
---> '''Hongo:''' (Sho) committed a mistake...and it is my responsibility that the softness inside of him was not totally erased.
---> '''Kenichi:''' ''THAT'S WRONG!'' He...that time, I thought that he was really incredible! As a person and as a man! That's why I don't want you to say that his last action was some kind of mistake!!!
---> ({{Beat}})
---> '''Hongo:''' ...Sakaki's disciple, huh...your name?
---> '''Kenichi:''' Ryouzanpaku first disciple...Shirahama Kenichi.
** The third example is the [[BigBad One Shadow]] [[spoiler:a.k.a. [[PapaWolf Saiga]] [[DisappearedDad Furinji]]]] himself, who commends Kenichi for his determination in protecting Miu, and later flashes his gauntlets to Kenichi from a distance as a mark of respect.
---> '''One Shadow:''' A man like you is worth trusting.
** As recently as Chapter 500, the newest member of YOMI [[spoiler:Berserker]] expresses acknowledgment of Kenichi's fighting prowess even as they begin their skirmish at the amusement park where Kenichi and his friends had gone to relax (meanwhile, the other YOMI members are fighting Kenichi's friends).
---> '''[[spoiler:Berserker]]:''' Indeed, you're quite good. No-one has been able to dodge my attacks so perfectly after I trained as a YOMI, so far. I was right in choosing you as my target, Kenichi Shirahama.
* In ''OnePiece'', Luffy gets this from at least four major figures over the course of his journey.
** The first is [[BadassNormal Dracule Mihawk]], who as a member of the Shichibukai is technically an enemy of all pirates but who proves himself to be somewhat of a FriendlyEnemy to the Straw Hat crew and to Luffy and Zoro in particular (Luffy due to Mihawk's past association with the former's idol Shanks, Zoro due to Mihawk being impressed with [[TheDeterminator his tenacity as a swordsman]]).
---> '''Mihawk:''' Youngster, what is your goal?
---> '''Luffy:''' Pirate King!
---> '''Mihawk:''' ''(smirks)'' That is a path of incomparable danger. Even more difficult than to surpass me.
---> '''Luffy:''' I don't care. I will become one anyway!
** The second is [[AGodAmI Enel]], the BigBad of the Skypiea arc, when Luffy declares that he is going to be Pirate King (this example could also be a CombatCompliment since they're in the middle of a fight at the time).
---> '''Enel:''' Pirate King? What country does he rule?
---> '''Luffy:''' He is the king of the sea!
---> '''Enel:''' That doesn't sound half bad...Let's finish this in the sky.
*** In the Kaizoku fan-sub airing of the anime's version of that scene:
---> '''Luffy:''' He (Pirate King) is ruler of the entire ocean!
---> '''Enel''': I see. A laudable title.
** The third is Rob Lucci, during the Enies Lobby arc, who commends Luffy on his leadership skills and tells him that he (Luffy) is a better leader than Lucci's boss Spandam (who, to be fair, ''is'' an idiot).
** The fourth is [[spoiler:Blackbeard]], who commends and encourages Luffy to pursue his dreams no matter what anyone else says. Notable because this happens both before and after Luffy finds out who the person actually is, and the second time may be interpreted as being closer to BaddieFlattery.
* In ''RurouniKenshin'', during his time as TheDragon to Takeda Kanryu, [[TheRival Aoshi Shinomori]] has just unleashed his illusionary sword technique to inflict a (he thinks) fatal wound to Kenshin. Upset at this, Yahiko declares that ''he's'' not going to run away even if Aoshi kills him. Prompting this response from Aoshi (and fortunately Kenshin [[NotQuiteDead gets back up shortly afterward]]):
---> '''Aoshi:''' You've got spirit. Too bad you're going to die here...
** A later example is seen when [[GoodIsNotNice Hajime Saito]] first appears, arriving at the Kamiya Dojo while posing as a medicine man. Sanosuke immediately sees through his disguise and punches him in the face (in the manga, hard enough to send him flying). However, while Saito suffers absolutely no ill-effects from the punch, he commends Sano's strength even as he then outlines [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech why the punch was ineffective]].
---> '''Saito:''' Your punch is worthy of your reputation. However...your punch was born during the peaceful Meiji era. It would not have any effect on a fighter from the Bakumatsu.
** Makoto Shishio, the BigBad of the Kyoto arc, gives an indirect version of this about Sanosuke after the latter has [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome blocked Shishio's henchmen's bullets by punching the ocean surface and destroyed his battleship]]. Shishio freely admits that it was because he underestimated Sanosuke's worth (as well as Kenshin and Saito's [[GenreSavvy Genre Savviness]]) why his plan to bomb Kyoto with said battleship ultimately failed.
---> '''Shishio:''' ''(after Sano bombs the ship)'' So he's not just a weakling...
* Wilhelm Josef Von Herrmann, a NobleDemon in ''MahouSenseiNegima'', gives a respectful but laughter filled compliment after being defeated by Negi (Chapter 71 in the manga).
---> I gotta thank you, Negi-kun...[[WorthyOpponent I'll look forward to the day I get to fight you, all grown up]]...don't disappoint me, young man!
* ''FistOfTheNorthStar'': Two examples stand out, both times delivered by [[WellIntentionedExtremist Raoh]].
** When Raoh first fully appears in the series, he holds Toki, one of Kenshiro's staunchest fighting allies, in considerably high regard--in fact, for him, Toki is the only fighter around who could conceivably match him in a fair duel, the only drawback being that Toki is suffering from a terminal illness caused by nuclear fallout. It helps that Toki was previously seen as TheMessiah and, prior to the nuclear war, was considered (including by Kenshiro himself) to be the most suitable candidate for Hokuto Shinken successor and would probably have gotten it were it not for his illness. (It also says something when even [[CompleteMonster Jagi]] is acknowledged by Ken to have admired Toki greatly.)
** Raoh also gives this to Ken himself following their final fight (initially, Raoh had been dismissive of Ken being the Hokuto Shinken successor). It pulls multi-duty as a FinalFirstHug as well as a [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming heartwarming]] and [[TearJerker sad]] moment.
---> '''Raoh:''' Come, let me see the face of the man who has defeated Raoh...You are magnificent, my little brother.
---> '''Kenshiro:''' Big brother...
* In ''{{Naruto}}'', Itachi's interactions with the titular character have been quite polite for an antagonist, and he ends up giving a smile when Naruto declares that he ''[[{{TheDeterminator}} will]]'' bring back [[FaceHeelTurn Sasuke]] to Konoha. As well, he acknowledges Maito Guy's CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass credentials, escaping as soon as the latter shows up when he and Kisame first show up in the series. [[spoiler:This may be a complicated example, though, as [[GoodAllAlong he was never truly a bad guy to begin with]]]].
* In the Virtual World filler arc of ''YuGiOh'', Noah Kaiba praises Yami Yugi's skill during their duel, then tries to convince him that [[WeCanRuleTogether they could rule together]].
---> '''Noah:''' You possess both the skill and judgement necessary to catch your enemies off guard the second they lose focus. When you think about it, you and I have no reason to be enemies. If you swear your loyalty to me, I'll save all your friends from hell this very instant!
* This basically defines how Lupin, the titular VillainAntagonist of ''Manga/LupinIII'', feels about Inspector Zenigata. After all, Zenigata's dedicated [[TheDeterminator and determined]] enough to keep on Lupin's trail no matter how many times the master thief dodges him, but is also [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reasonable]] enough to realize that many times the criminals they both have to face off against are ''far'' worse than Lupin himself. As a result, Lupin will go out of his way to ensure Zenigata isn't killed, while Zenigata in turn will sometimes allow his rival to escape just so the chase can continue.
[[AC: Comic Books]]
* This characterizes Ra's al Ghul's attitude toward {{Batman}}, as he consistently addresses the Dark Knight as "Detective" as a show of respect to the hero's intelligence and determination.
* In DC's ''Richard Dragon'' series, Richard battles against his [[TheRival Rival]] and ArchEnemy, Lady Shiva (also a [[{{Batman}} Bat-family]] AntiVillain). Both of them have been, at different points in history, considered the greatest martial artists in the world, but Lady Shiva believes that the only true fight is a one-on-one duel to the death. During their match, Richard gains a decisive advantage and is poised to deliver a fatal attack, the Leopard Blow. With Shiva sure to die, one of her over-protective {{Mook}}s jumps in to save her. An angry Shiva immediately kills the Mook and apologizes to Richard for the interruption. They resume the fight, and this time Shiva comes out on top, killing Richard. She expresses sincere regret that the fight ended this way, because by all rights Richard ''should'' have won.
* {{Magneto}} has this attitude toward Charles Xavier, despite their widely-differing views on human-mutant relations (it helps that he realizes they both want what's best for mutantkind, even if their methods can't mesh).
** This is emphasized in [[XMenTheLastStand the third live-action film]], when he chews Pyro out for indicating he (Pyro) would have assassinated Charles Xavier if Magneto had given the word.
---> '''Magneto:''' Charles Xavier did more for mutants than you will ever know. [[spoiler:[[AntagonistInMourning My single greatest regret is that he had to die for our dream to live]]]].
* DrDoom usually combines this with WorthyOpponent and TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou, with regard to [[FantasticFour Reed Richards]], due to both of them competing for the title of smartest man in the world (albeit the competition's mostly one-sided on Doom's part). He also has a kind of grudging respect toward DrStrange, as the sorcerer was willing to aid him in rescuing his mother's soul from Hell.
* In ''TheFlash'', the titular speedster's RoguesGallery tends to have this as their defining trait toward their nemesis (prominently toward Barry Allen when he was wearing the mask during the Silver Age, but also toward Wally West as well), to the point that their code of conduct forbids them to ever kill ''any'' Flash. It helps that most of them [[EvenEvilHasStandards have standards to begin with]]. (However, this doesn't carry over to their ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' incarnations, where they're more than willing to kill Wally West at the first opportunity.)
** It does carry over to their incarnations in ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'', albeit limited to Barry Allen (they are dismissive of Jay Garrick and Wally West).
[[AC: Literature]]
* In ''[[{{Deryni}} Deryni Rising]]'', [[BigBad Charissa]] finds Morgan in the royal library while he researches Kelson's empowering ritual. During their tense verbal fencing match, she mentions having just looked in on the prince as he slept, and Morgan insists his magical Wards Major are impenetrable.
---> '''Charissa:''' That is probably true. You set your wards most effectively. In fact, even I was impressed with your skill. I had thought a half-breed Deryni incapable of such highly developed expertise.
* Voldemort to Neville (former ButtMonkey) at the end of ''HarryPotterAndTheDeathlyHallows'': "You show spirit, and bravery, and you come of noble stock. You will make a very valuable Death Eater. We need your kind, Neville Longbottom."
* ''TheBible'' gives us an example in Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Although he overthrew Judah, as documented in Jeremiah 39, he gave orders that the prophet Jeremiah should be well taken care of (it helps that Jeremiah, under orders from God, had [[CassandraTruth tried to convince the Jews to submit meekly to Nebuchadnezzar instead of trying to revolt]]). Later on, in the book of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar showed regard to Daniel as the man who correctly interpreted his dreams (despite throwing Daniel's three friends into the fiery furnace). Both cases occur ''before'' his HeelFaceTurn, which he himself talks about in Daniel 4.
[[AC: Live Action TV]]
* In ''{{Babylon 5}}'' episode "The Illusion of Truth," commentors on the [[PropagandaMachine martial-law-era ISN network]] make a point to praise Sheridan as a great hero of the Earth-Minbari War, but put on "experts" who state that he was psychologically damaged and fell prey to "alien influences" through no fault of his own.
[[AC: Video Games]]
* Dhaos from ''VideoGame/TalesOfPhantasia'' praises the heroes for saving the WorldTree from its death, something he wanted to ''avoid'' in the first place. This doesn't stop him from engaging them in a FinalBoss fight seconds later.
* Some of the character-specific win quotes in ''[[Franchise/StreetFighter Super Street Fighter IV]]'' qualify.
---> '''Vega:''' ''(to Chun Li)'' Your beauty and strength impress. I shall remember this day.
---> '''Juri:''' ''(to Ryu)'' I enjoy taking on fighters like you. You actually put up a fight.
---> '''Seth:''' ''(generic post-fight quote)'' I did not expect you to put up such a fight. You have impressed me.
* In ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedIII Assassin's Creed III]]'', after Connor kills [[spoiler:his father Haythem]], before he dies he tells Connor that he's proud of the qualities Connor has (having great conviction, strength, and courage).
* In ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'', you can earn the respect of the Qunari Arishok [[spoiler:(the FinalBoss of Act II)]] by always staying honest and blunt with him and his people. Doing so even earns you the achievement "[[WorthyOpponent A Worthy Rival]]".
* From ''MarvelVsCapcom3:''
** [[DrStrange Shuma Gorath]] to [[{{Darkstalkers}} Hsien-ko]]: "As a bride to one of the Old Ones, you would be given many dimensions as a dowry."
** Shuma Gorath to [[GargoylesQuest Firebrand]] (AntiHero): "You put up a decent fight, demon. Now [[KneelBeforeZod bow before me]] and I shall [[WeCanRuleTogether grant you a position in my new order."]]
