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| 12 | The inverse to CorruptedCharacterCopy, where the copy in question is a lot more likable than the character they're based on. This character is modeled after another character, with some traits to make them distinct. But whereas the original character the copy was based on was a villain or a {{jerkass}}, the {{expy}} is [[LighterAndSofter sympathetic, pure and all-around affable]]. In some cases, the original character might be a decent person, but their [[FatalFlaw flaws]] more often than not made them look bad, while the expy lacks the flaws of the original (not that a Virtuous Character Copy ''can't'' have flaws; they just have to have good qualities that balance out the flaws). |
| 13 | Much like its opposite, there are a few metrics to apply for a character to count: |
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| 15 | # They have to '''obviously''' be an '''intentional''' [[{{Expy}} send-up]] of a specific character from another [[CaptainErsatz franchise]] or [[AlternateCompanyEquivalent company]], not just have vague similarities, shared powers, or a few common personality traits. If you look at a given character and immediately think "they're obviously poking fun at [this other given character]," they are a likely candidate for this trope. |
| 16 | # OR they have to be recognizably riffing on a fairly specific character archetype, such as the TuxedoAndMartini spy. Broader archetypes open to greater interpretation likely don't count. |
| 17 | # They have to take the character or archetype in a direction opposed to how it usually goes. There should be some meaningful examination of that character or archetype, and what happens if you keep ''most'' of the traits that make them recognizable, but delete a key few, or [[ExaggeratedTrope dial one or two others up]]. |
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| 19 | To aid you in determining if a given character fits this trope, consult the following format guideline: |
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| 21 | * ''[Work Featuring Character]'': [Character], Expy of [Template Character with pothole] ([Explanation for why they're an expy of the template]). -- [Explanation for why they are "virtuous"]. |
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| 23 | This template need not be followed specifically, but if it '''cannot''' be followed, the character in question probably does not count. |
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| 25 | Compare AdaptationalHeroism and AdaptationalNiceGuy, when a character is significantly nicer or more heroic in an adaptation than they are in their main work. A SubTrope of AlternateCompanyEquivalent, CaptainErsatz, and {{Expy}}. See also TheMoralSubstitute. |
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| 28 | !!Examples: |
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| 32 | [[folder:Anime & Manga]] |
| 33 | * The titular RobotGirl of ''Manga/BattleAngelAlita'' is often considered akin to Motoko Kusanagi of ''Franchise/GhostInTheShell'' who debuted a year earlier, both being attractive dark-haired cybernetic OneWomanArmy [[ActionGirl Action Girls]] with a preference for the BadassLongcoat. Except where Motoko in Creator/MasamuneShirow’s original manga was a violent and PlayedForLaughs lazy and greedy anti-heroine, Alita by contrast is good natured, sweet and romantic (in between all the cyborg asskicking). Alita is also considerably warmer and more outwardly altruistic than later versions of Motoko who might as well be the TropeCodifier for AloofDarkHairedGirl. |
| 34 | * In ''Anime/ChildrenWhoChaseLostVoices'', Ryuji Morisaki serves as one to Colonel Muska from ''Anime/CastleInTheSky'' which director Creator/MakotoShinkai has stated to be his favorite of Miyazaki's films. Both men wear glasses, work for a military organization they betray, chase down the heroine in search of a mystical blue crystal that will lead them to a lost civilization, and in the climax lose their sight. However Morisaki is a sympathetic AntiVillain who enters Agartha to bring back his lost wife Lisa and winds up forming a fatherly bond with the young heroine Asuna. While he resorts to using Asuna's body as a vessel for his wife's soul, it is shown as an act born of grieving desperation and Asuna forgives him. By contrast Muska is a power hungry monster who only cares for himself and wants to use Laputa's technology for destructive ends. Appropriately Morisaki survives his film while Muska falls to his well deserved death. |
| 35 | * The cast of ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' are inspired/take strong influence from ''Franchise/LupinIII'' characters with Shinichirō Watanabe [[WordOfGod confirming]] as such. Spike is obviously very reminiscent of Lupin himself as a slick, chain smoking cool guy rogue, and Faye has similarities to Fujiko Mine as the sultry [[MsFanservice fanservicey]] [[FemmeFatale femme fatale]] of the team while Jet can be likened to Jigen as the grizzled gunslinger. However, whilst Lupin and co are greedy, amoral criminals who were downright nasty in the original manga ([[BlackComedyRape especially Lupin]]), Spike, Faye and Jet are heroic bounty hunters who while cynical and money grubbing are still far more altruistic and selfless than Lupin's crew (as seen by TheMovie where they save Mars). Even Faye, who seems like a self-centred bad girl on the surface, is actually a deeply vulnerable person who secretly cherishes those close to her, which is far more than Fujiko is usually presented as. |
| 36 | * [[Characters/DragonBallSonGoku Son Goku]] from ''Manga/DragonBall'' is obviously an [[MonkeyKingLite expy]] of [[Literature/JourneyToTheWest Sun Wukong]], with both characters being cloud-riding, pole-wielding troublemakers who relish fighting; to make it all the more obvious, "Son Goku" is simply how "Sun Wukong" is traditionally pronounced in Japanese. Except, while Goku is an AllLovingHero who is very friendly and compassionate, Wukong is a {{Jerkass}} who killed people wantonly when not in his master's presence and, unlike the easygoing Goku, was egotistical to the extreme and far more willing to fight [[KickThemWhileTheyAreDown dishonourably]] than Goku is. After the series revealed Goku is an alien sent to Earth by his parents, he's now arguably got more in common with Franchise/{{Superman}} than Sun Wukong. |
| 37 | * Joker from ''Anime/FireForce'' takes his name, perpetual SlasherSmile, dapper style of dress and [[PlayingCardMotifs playing card motif]] from DC’s [[ComicBook/TheJoker Clown Prince of Crime]]; but as revealed later on, he’s not really evil, just a CreepyGood AntiHero who is an AloofAlly to Shinra rather than a villain. |
| 38 | * Delico from ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'' is a dead ringer for Sanji of ''Manga/OnePiece'' fame and even shares the latter’s superhuman criminal background and a badass sister who is conditioned to obey orders without question. Though while Delico isn’t as absurdly strong as his Shōnen counterpart, he’s much nicer and more earnest, greatly lacking Sanji’s pervy HandsomeLech and HairTriggerTemper qualities. |
| 39 | * ''Manga/GoldenKamuy''[='s=] Edogai Yasuku is named after and inspired by real murderer UsefulNotes/EdGein, but draws just as much influence from [[Film/{{Psycho}} Norman Bates]], another Gein-inspired character. Like Bates, he's a [[TaxidermyIsCreepy taxidermist]] who lives with the preserved body of his [[MyBelovedSmother controlling mother]], and hallucinates her voice ordering him to kill anybody who gets too close to him. Unlike Bates, though, Edogai has never actually killed anyone and ultimately breaks free from his mother's hold over him. He does share Gein's love of GenuineHumanHide, stealing fresh corpses from the local cemetery to fashion into ghoulish "clothing", but when compared to the actions of the series' many violent criminals and {{Sociopathic Soldier}}s, even this comes off as little more than a morbid character quirk and he spends most of his appearances as [[NightmareFuelStationAttendant creepy]], albeit harmless, comic relief. |
| 40 | * ''Manga/{{Hellsing}}'': Seras Victoria is an {{expy}} of [[Literature/{{Dracula}} Lucy Westenra]]. They're both 19-year-old [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold beautiful, kindhearted, virginal, blonde women]] who lose their respective mothers under horrific circumstances and are desired by [[DudeMagnet multiple male characters]]. They also both get ultimately turned into vampires by Dracula himself. Though whilst Lucy becomes a soulless monster, Seras is able to keep her humanity, becoming a FriendlyNeighbourhoodVampire. |
| 41 | * Killua Zoldyck of ''Manga/HunterXHunter'' fame is of course based on Hiei from Yoshihiro Togashi‘s previous and most iconic work, ''Manga/YuYuHakusho'', being the edgy and murderous pint-sized SuperSpeed rivals of the protagonists. Though unlike Hiei, who remains an edgelord for the rest of the series, Killua TookALevelInKindness and becomes a much nicer and more friendly person. Notably he becomes the FriendlyRival to Gon, rather than being the StockShonenRival as Hiei is to Yusuke. |
| 42 | * ''Anime/MartianSuccessorNadesico'': Main character Akito Tenkawa is clearly modeled after Shinji Ikari (even sharing the same voice actor in the English dub) from ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'': an introverted and reluctant mecha pilot dealing with a traumatic past, who has difficulty making connections with people. Unlike Shinji, Akito managed to grow past his flaws and mature both as a person and as a pilot. |
| 43 | * ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamTheWitchFromMercury'': While she's far from "virtuous", Prospera Mercury is a WellIntentionedExtremist take of [[Manga/SoulEater Medusa Gorgon]] and [[Anime/KillLaKill Ragyo Kiryuin]]. Medusa and Ragyo are infamous for being the most [[AbusiveParents abusive]] [[EvilMatriarch mothers]] in anime history -- Medusa's treatment of Crona is borderline horrifying at a psychological level, from locking them in a dark room and leave them to starve to death when they fail to do her bidding. Ragyo has no problem molesting her own daughters, such as Satsuki while bathing and even Ryuko while she was brainwashed. Prospera's only redeeming quality is her genuine love for her firstborn daughter Ericht[=/=]Suletta, despite her manipulative tendencies and has no problem using her ([[spoiler:to be more specific, Suletta is the repli-child clone of Ericht, given how Prospera had [[BrainUploading uploaded the original Ericht into the Aerial]]]]) as a tool for her vendetta against those who took everything away from her. |
| 44 | ** And adding further contrasts between Prospera and Ragyo is the fates of their respective spouses. Soichiro defected from Revocs Corporation and took Ryuko with him, faked his death and took on the identity Isshin Matoi, Ragyo sent Nui Harime to kill him with his own Scissor Blade. Nadim was killed during the Vanadis Incident while trying to protect his family. |
| 45 | * ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'': |
| 46 | ** ''[=MHA=]'' naturally draws influence from western superhero ComicBooks and Franchise/{{Marvel|Universe}} in particular with multiple expies and homages to Spider-Man and the X-Men. Yet, the most obvious parallel with Tsuyu Asui aka Froppy would be [[Characters/XMenBrotherhoodOfMutants Mortimer Toynbee aka Toad]], both being amphibian {{Differently Powered Individual}}s with great jumping ability and a OverlyLongTongue as [[MultipurposeTongue their primary means of attack]]. Except, whilst Toad is TheIgor and a pathetic Gollum-esque wretch, Froppy despite considered no less freaky is TheHeart and an achingly sweet AllLovingHero who would never hurt her allies like Mortimer has. |
| 47 | ** Iwao Oguro aka Knuckleduster from ''Manga/MyHeroAcademiaVigilantes'' was confirmed by the author to be comparable to Franchise/{{Batman}} in the same way All-Might is a SupermanSubstitute and is also intentionally similar to ComicBook/ThePunisher. However, while similarly gritty, Oguro is actually missing Bruce and Frank’s numerous character flaws; notably, he never once abuses or is a SternTeacher to Koichi like Batman does in the comics with his sidekicks, nor is he a ControlFreak like the Dark Knight. For Punisher, while he is a VigilanteMan like him, Oguro never takes it to the TortureTechnician levels that Frank goes to. |
| 48 | * Red Leg Zeff from ''Manga/OnePiece'' is obviously similar to Long John Silver of ''Literature/TreasureIsland'' fame, being a dreaded one-legged pirate captain and skilled cook who forms an uneasy father-son esque relationship with a young cabin boy. But whereas Silver was only really using Jim to achieve his goals, Zeff deep down genuinely loves Sanji. |
| 49 | * ''Manga/SPYxFAMILY'': |
| 50 | ** Loid Forger aka Twilight is obviously based on/draws influence from Franchise/JamesBond, being a super slick [[SpyFiction secret agent]] and ladies’ man. Though, whereas 007 is a SociopathicHero with few truly heroic traits, Loid is capable of genuine love, compassion and altruism, especially for Yor and Anya whom he eventually comes to see as his own wife and daughter. [[spoiler:Though ironically, by the time of ''Film/NoTimeToDie'' (which premiered after the manga debuted), Bond is now similar to Loid with a beautiful wife and adorable daughter.]] |
| 51 | ** Anya is directly based off Ashe, the protagonist of Tatsuya Endo’s one shot manga ''Rengoku no Ashe'', being essentially a child version of the young adult Ashe and having telepathy powers instead of Ashe's witch magic; though whereas Ashe is a violent IceQueen, Anya is a friendly GenkiGirl. |
| 52 | * ''Anime/SwordArtOnlineTheMovieOrdinalScale'': Yuna is an CaptainErsatz of [[Anime/MacrossPlus Sharon Apple]]. Both are VirtualCelebrity IdolSinger[=s=] who end up hypnotizing the population as part of their creators' bids to make them more human, and their true computer forms look very similar to one another. However, Sharon only becomes a case of AIIsACrapshoot because one of her creators illegally installs a chip containing the personality of her other creator, Myung Fan-Lone, to make her less dependent on her (Myung had been the one puppeteering Sharon beforehand). As a consequence, Sharon went insane, brainwashed everyone on Earth, and went {{Yandere}} after the main protagonist Isamu Dyson (due to Myung being Isamu's LoveInterest). In Yuna's case, she is a ReplacementGoldfish for her creator's daughter, who was one of the many victims of the original SAO incident, and his goal is to take away the survivors' memories of SAO to completely resurrect her. Unlike Sharon, Yuna does not become a case of AIIsACrapshoot and never actively harms anyone. Not only is she much less involved in how the plot works (the memories are actually being taken by Eiji, the original Yuna's bereaved boyfriend with Yuna and her music merely being a distraction), but she also objects to her creator's plans and assists Kirito and his allies in trying to stop it from coming to fruition. |
| 53 | * Vash the protagonist of ''Manga/{{Trigun}}'' bears multiple similarities to the titular hero of ''Manga/SpaceAdventureCobra'' (the author Yasuhiro Nightow even admitting so along with other classic sci-fi manga protagonists) right down to red outfit and blonde hair- colour scheme, gun arm and lechery regarding beautiful women. Except where Cobra is a 70s-80s AntiHero with all the expected grittiness and manliness that comes with that, Vash is a AllLovingHero ActualPacifist with little to no TestosteronePoisoning about him. |
| 54 | ** Vash also has multiple similarities to ''ComicBook/{{Spawn}}'' in how [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTcr_nWIgWaz8wZAC5M-U7qhJSoBeagwh89XA&usqp=CAU they]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSVUDbLAFcY-JhQkOhKdQI_t7lzjp7g__t7uQ&usqp=CAU look]], fight and use guns with their superpowers (Nightow being a massive fan of the comic) but similar to with Cobra, Vash is greatly missing the edgy NinetiesAntiHero qualities Al Simmons possesses full force. |
| 55 | * ''Manga/VinlandSaga'': Canute post CharacterDevelopment bears noticeable resemblance to [[Manga/{{Berserk}} Griffith]] (who himself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[Manga/TheRoseOfVersailles Oscar]]), being a long-haired AgentPeacock that is willing to stoop to nearly any low in order to become king. However, unlike Griffith, who is gradually revealed to be a backstabbing despot that ultimately cares for nothing but his own power, Canute genuinely believes in his devotion to creating a better world, and has lows he will not stoop to, and people he will not sacrifice in the name of his ambitions. |
| 56 | * ''Anime/YuGiOh5Ds'': Aki Izayoi/Akiza Izinski could be seen as an analogue to [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Flay Allster]]. Both are daughters of a politician (Aki's father, Hideo is a senator of Neo Domino City, and Flay's father, George is a Vice Minister of the Atlantic Federation [[spoiler:and a sympathizer of Blue Cosmos]]). Aki was shunned because of her PsychicPowers since childhood and was brought into the Arcadia Movement by Divine, who manipulated her for most of her life until she met Yusei, who eventually set her down to the right path, and eventually became his LoveInterest. Flay was openly bigoted towards Coordinators and takes advantage of Kira's kindness and trauma into forming a false relationship with him until [[BecomingTheMask she genuinely falls in love with him]]. Aki survives the end of the series with her and Yusei finally acknowledging their feelings for each other before parting ways, while Flay dies at the end of ''SEED'', acknowledging her flaws and finally coming to let her true feelings for Kira known and protect him from here on out, effectively bringing closure to their relationship. |
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| 60 | * ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} is generally a LighterAndSofter and immensely more heroic take off of the [[ComicBook/SubMariner Sub-Mariner a.k.a. Namor]], who has been a dickish AntiHero slash VillainProtagonist of Marvel since 1939. Their interactions in ''ComicBook/MarvelVersusDC'' highlight how much of a cheerful NiceGuy Arthur is compared to the [[HairTriggerTemper hot-tempered]] Namor. |
| 61 | * ''ComicBook/{{Batman}}'': |
| 62 | ** [[Characters/BatmanBruceWayne Batman]], believe it or not, was actually partially inspired by Falke, a.k.a. Dr. Bat, from the Opera ''Theatre/DieFledermaus'', both being aristocrats who dress as bats and use their wealth to take revenge. Except where Batman is a heroic vigilante, Falke is instead a petty asshole who wants to ruin his friend Eisenstein's marriage after the latter left him passed out drunk dressed as a bat to be found by the cops. This operatic basis for the Dark Knight's character has been referenced in ''Film/BatmanBegins'' and even in an episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'' (whose BatmanParody is even named ''Die Fledermaus''). Modern performances of ''Die Fledermaus'' even make visual references to Batman in the costuming and design. |
| 63 | *** Batman is also derived from Literature/TheShadow who is often considered the UrExample of TheCowl (alongside Franchise/{{Zorro}} another inspiration) with Batman having multiple similarities in dress and attitude to Kent Allard including wielding a gun in the Golden Age comics. However whereas the Shadow is a NominalHero who terrorises even his allies, enjoys tormenting his enemies to such a degree that he seems just as bad, and is a KnightTemplar, Bruce is a RoundedCharacter having many flawed traits but is still ultimately good. |
| 64 | ** Minor Batman supporting character Aaron Cash is a guard at Arkham who uses a prosthetic hook and bears a special hatred for Killer Croc, who is the one that took his hand. Just to drive the comparison home, the inmates nickname him [[Literature/PeterPan Captain Hook]]. The difference is that Cash is a harsh but morally upright law enforcement officer and Croc is a sentient, albeit dimwitted, human being who deliberately mutilated Cash out of spite rather than a dumb animal. |
| 65 | * ComicBook/{{Deadpool}} is famously a knock-off of Characters/{{Deathstroke}}, being a superpowered mercenary with a Spidey-esque mask who wields swords and guns like Slade. Though as CharacterisationMarchesOn Deadpool eventually turned into the Virtuous Character Copy becoming an actual superhero who cares for innocent people unlike Deathstroke who never stops being a cold-blooded douchebag. Deadpool is also consistently presented as [[GoodParents a wonderful father]] to Ellie, and at the very least trying to be a genuine FriendToAllChildren even if they're intimidated by him, in juxtaposition to Mr. Slade "[[AbusiveParents shoved a piece of radioactive Kryptonite into his daughter's eye]]" Wilson, who was also eventually established to have took sexual advantage of a mentally unstable and vulnerable teenage girl in ''ComicBook/TheJudasContract''. It also helps even from his earliest Liefeldian appearances Deadpool had a sense of humour and [[WouldntHurtAChild showed reluctance to hurt children]], neither of which applied to Deathstroke, the NoNonsenseNemesis of the ComicBook/TeenTitans. |
| 66 | * While the morality of ComicBook/HarleyQuinn varies greatly according to her depiction (and the day of the week, the state of the weather...), she's generally depicted in her solo appearances as a nicer version of her ex-boyfriend and superhero comics' most famous MonsterClown, ComicBook/TheJoker, being either an AntiVillain or an outright hero. |
| 67 | * ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk'': |
| 68 | ** [[Characters/MarvelComicsBruceBanner Bruce Banner/The Hulk]] |
| 69 | *** The dynamic between the Hulk and his alter ego Bruce Banner is clearly derived from JekyllAndHyde from ''Literature/TheStrangeCaseOfDrJekyllAndMrHyde'', as both involve a MadScientist who creates a monstrous SplitPersonality for himself. Mr. Hyde is unambiguously and irredeemably evil, but Dr. Jekyll isn't entirely free of guilt in his own right as he created Hyde to indulge his own evil urges. In contrast to his inspiration, Dr. Banner never created the Hulk to act as his evil side. And of course, while the Hulk has been a bit of a HeelFaceRevolvingDoor, he has ultimately proven himself to be much more moral than Hyde ever by saving the world many times on top of being a member of various superhero teams in the Marvel Universe such as the Avengers and Defenders. |
| 70 | *** The Hulk is also often thought to be a take-off/AlternateCompanyEquivalent to the less popular [[Characters/GreenLantern1941 Solomon Grundy]] who debuted three decades earlier. Both are DumbMuscle Goliaths in ragged clothing with limited speech who cause great destruction and regularly beat the shit out of superheroes. Hulk was even grey like Grundy in his debut (later reused for the Joe Fixit persona) and later in ''ComicBook/ImmortalHulk'' even got ResurrectiveImmortality like Grundy. However while Grundy is purely TheBrute who does nothing but hurt others, Hulk is a BruiserWithASoftCenter and TheBigGuy who has helped saved the world numerous times as an unsung BigGood. This also extends to their alter egos as while Bruce Banner is a ScienceHero, Cyrus Gold is a scummy criminal. |
| 71 | * ''ComicBook/{{Invincible}}'': |
| 72 | ** The Immortal is a heroic version of ComicBook/VandalSavage. Both are men who've lived for much longer than most others on their planet and have assumed multiple identities throughout their lives. Though [[GoodIsNotNice kind of an asshole]], The Immortal is among the most incorruptibly good characters in the series. |
| 73 | ** Atom Eve has multiple similarities to [[Characters/GLStarSapphireCorps Carol Ferris aka Star Sapphire]] both being pink-coloured heroines with a ImaginationBasedSuperpower in the form of HardLight constructs and are in deep love with another hero. However, while Carol has spent of most of her history as a HeelFaceRevolvingDoor {{Yandere}}, Eve stays a hero throughout. |
| 74 | *** Eve also draws influence from ComicBook/JeanGrey and ComicBook/ScarletWitch being a red-headed powerful female metahuman who has the ability to alter things on the molecular level and like the former even resurrect herself from death multiple times. Yet while Jean and Wanda go through WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity, Eve is never corrupted by power or becomes a FallenHero even once. |
| 75 | ** Cecil Stedman is very similar to ComicBook/NickFury of S.H.I.E.L.D. both being TheSpymaster who is CrazyPrepared when it comes to Earth's defence against extranormal threats and are willing to indulge in BlackAndGreyMorality for the greater good. However, while Fury begins to actively work against Marvel's heroes out of dislike and distrust (giving Thor the infamous "Gorr was right' which makes him consider himself unworthy) Cecil despite being similarly flawed still supports Mark aka Invincible TheHero and looks after his family. |
| 76 | * [[Characters/XMen60sMembers Polaris]] despite a lot of DependingOnTheWriter, is generally meant to be this for [[Characters/MarvelComicsMagneto Magneto]] (who was later revealed to be her father). As she's a case of mutant superhero with MagnetismManipulation who ''isn't'' a humanity hating, ruthless, deeply scarred AntiVillain even on their best day. Indeed, Polaris is capable of having lighthearted antics in ''ComicBook/XFactor1991'' something that definitely wouldn't occur with her far more serious and edgy papa. |
| 77 | * ''ComicBook/PowerRangersSoulOfTheDragon'' and its depiction of Tommy Oliver. While it takes after ''ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns'' and ''ComicBook/OldManLogan'' in depicting Tommy as more cynical and jaded, he doesn't go quite to the extremes those versions of Bruce Wayne and James Howlett went to (mainly the former's fascist and sadistic tendencies, and the latter's broken state and aversion to conflict), and Tommy even gets a happier ending. |
| 78 | * ''ComicBook/TheSensationalSheHulk'': Lexington Loopner is an {{expy}} of iconic ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'' villain [[Characters/SupermanLexLuthor Lex Luthor]]. However, being businessmen and having the initials L.L. are the only things Loopner and Luthor have in common -- Loopner is at worst an unapologetic capitalist while Luthor is a MadScientist, EvilGenius, and CorruptCorporateExecutive all in one. |
| 79 | * ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'' has done this a few times: |
| 80 | ** While [[Characters/SupermanClarkKent Superman]] himself was not inspired by Philip Wylie's ''Literature/{{Gladiator}}'' ([[UrbanLegendOfZelda there's been no proven connection between the novel and the character, despite Wylie's insistence]]), they share similar plots of a superhuman man raised on a farm who has usual super strength, speed, and toughness to the point of being bulletproof, with acceptance being a major theme. Though, where Hugo was a tragic and troubled {{deconstruction}} of having great powers in human society, Supes obviously isn't, being the UrExample of TheCape. |
| 81 | ** Equus is for all intents and purposes a PG-rated version of Three-Willy Seth, the monstrous cybernetically enhanced hillbilly who seemingly killed The Authority during the final arc of their classic series. Physically, he resembles Seth, but without the casual pedophilia. |
| 82 | ** The ComicBook/New52 series featured a minor villain, Anguish, who is modeled after Lizbeth Salander from ''Film/TheGirlWithTheDragonTattoo2011'', being an anti-authority thief with serious daddy issues, but without Salander's notorious sexuality. Her [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/9/9b/Superman_Vol_3_9_Textless.jpg original design]] and codename, "Masochist," made this even more obvious. |
| 83 | * ComicBook/SwampThing is a take-off of ComicBook/ManThing[[labelnote:*]] Though in fairness both are derived from ComicBook/TheHeap who debuted even earlier[[/labelnote]] being a super SwampMonster with empathetic abilities who WasOnceAMan. Though where Man-Thing is a mute, neutral creature with little to no intelligence that just lashes out against negative emotions, Swamp Thing in comparison is smart, cultured, can speak and is more traditionally heroic. |
| 84 | * Due to Eastman and Laird parodying ComicBook/{{Daredevil}} when creating ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'', Splinter is this for Stick (Splinter, Stick — [[PunnyName get it?]]) both are the OldMaster MentorArchetype for the heroes who acted as father surrogates. Except where Stick is a {{Jerkass}} EvilMentor and hustler who put Matt through TrainingFromHell and doesn’t really give a crap about him, Splinter by contrast is a sweet old rat who genuinely loves Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey as his own sons. |
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| 88 | * ''Fanfic/ArcanumArchivesDescendantsShadow'' (''Anime/PokemonJourneysTheSeries''): Chloe Cerise and Hop are given traits [[WesternAnimation/GlitchTechs of Miko Kubota and Hector "Five" Nieves]], with their future SixthRanger Alain being their Mitch Williams. Both are top agents of their fields and usually like going at it alone, but Alain is ''willing'' to work alongside Chloe and Hop and him going alone is more due to something which got him derailed from a Data Train. In contrast, Mitch Williams is a glory hound who insists he either goes at it alone or his teammates are forced to support him, with his bravado stemming from feeling worthless after he got his job and his siblings continued gaming without him. Not to mention he ''detests'' Miko and Hop, constantly calling them "noobs" or "blueberries" and only works with them when he has no choice. Alain is a legendary Rank 3 Cyber Warrior any Data Train would take in, while Mitch is the best Glitch Tech...[[SmallNameBigEgo of his division]]. And in a case of irony, Alain is depicted with dark-blue hair and black clothes, while Mitch has white hair and usually sticks with the white Glitch Tech outfit. |
| 89 | * ''Fanfic/BoldoresAndBoomsticks'' (''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' and ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''): [[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/boldores-and-boomsticks-rwby-pokemon-crossover.627805/page-229#post-61491430 An omake]] by the author shows that Whisper the Ralts, after evolving into a Gardevoir and after she TookALevelInSmartass, will become a virtuous expy of [[WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged Abridged Perfect Cell]]. She shares the same casual attitude and arrogance, vicious wit and world play, and a bit of his narcissism. However, Whisper ultimately uses her abilities to deal with socialites that were either bothering her trainer Weiss or were making fun of the disaster in Vale. |
| 90 | * ''Fanfic/DanganronpaParadiseLost'': Daisuke Hiyori is quite similar to [[VideoGame/{{Drakengard}} Nowe]], with both being {{Idiot Hero}}es with spiky brunette hairstyles and [[NoSocialSkills an initial lack of social skills]], who forms an OfficialCouple with a former antagonist and [[LoveRedeems helps her come to terms with]] the atrocities she committed as a child. However, Daisuke is much more quick to address his naivety by himself compared to Nowe, and he isn't as prone to [[NiceJobBreakingItHero unwittingly making things worse]]. |
| 91 | * ''Fanfic/ExitiumEternal'': It's been noted by some readers that the Exitium is essentially a "nicer [[TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 Imperium of Man]]", with both organizations being [[TheTheocracy brutal theocracies]] centred around a legendary figure that engage in endless warfare against otherworldly terrors. However, unlike the Imperium, the Exitium is much more open towards peaceful diplomacy. |
| 92 | * ''Fanfic/HonokasBizarreAdventure'': [[Anime/LoveLive Nozomi Tojo's]] [[AdaptationalBackstoryChange new backstory]] is similar to [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders Iggy the boston terrier]]. Both of them were Stand-users that used their powers to create a gang and ruled a street (New York for Iggy and Cairo for Nozomi) with fear before they were defeated by Mohammad Avdol. However, while Iggy did so soley for his own self-interest, Nozomi [[UsedToBeASweetKid was originally a kind girl dragged across the world by her working parents, then snapped and ran away after her father refused to let her go to her beloved grandfather's funeral]]. While Iggy was introduced as a trouble-making TeamPet who grew into a JerkWithAHeartOfGold in ''Stardust Crusaders'', Nozomi in her past was reminded of her grandfather's teaching, and after Avdol nursed her back to help she learned to control her Stand for good from him. By the time of her first appearance in the story, she's the kind yet teasing young lady who will become the TeamMom for µ's as in ''Love Live''. |
| 93 | * ''Fanfic/PokemonCrossing'': Apollo is based on [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Jotaro Kujo]]. Both are leads in their stories, belong to a powerful family, have muscular builds, wear flowing black coats, have rough relationships with their fathers, and are often swarmed by fangirls. Apollo, however, is more respectful to women and civilians. |
| 94 | * ''Fanfic/MagicalGirlsUniteRetransformed'': |
| 95 | ** Protagonist Seinaru Hikari is heavily based on the Batter from ''VideoGame/{{OFF}}'', being a light-powered messiah on a sacred mission to "purify" evil entities that [[spoiler:were once people]] and take down a corrupt system, even using the word "purify" and having the same {{Catchphrase}} "Purification in progress". However, the Batter is a cold, unfriendly crusader who cares more about his mission than actually helping others, and [[spoiler:is ultimately revealed to be a KnightTemplar and VillainProtagonist who purifies things by killing them and wants to [[OmnicidalManiac purify the entire world]], leaving it as a lifeless void because he believes existence itself is suffering]]. Seinaru, by contrast, is a compassionate HopeBringer who rejects the pessimistic worldview of people like the Batter, instead genuinely trying his best to save and befriend even his enemies. Granted, he does kill some of his enemies, but this is only when they display no redeeming traits or qualities- others who do usually get to reform. By contrast, the Batter [[spoiler: was willing to kill anyone he faced and made no effort to talk them down or get them to change, regardless of if they could]]. |
| 96 | ** The third Magi Seinaru rescues is Kagami Spiegel, based off Mira Salamin from ''WebAnimation/EpithetErased'', who fittingly has a bodyguard named Tate Chiba, based on Mira's own bodyguard, Indus Tarbella. While Mera was a cruel and tricky villain who sought to steal an amulet to fix her Epithet, Kagami is kind and caring and polite to her friends. Similarly, Indus was a DumbMuscle minion who provided comic relief, while Tate is wise and cares about Kagami greatly. |
| 97 | * ''Fanfic/TheStoryOfApolloDaphneAndLucaAnItalianTragedy'': [[LovingBully Vincenzo]] shares some similarities with Gaston from Disney's ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'', being him a [[ProudBeauty handsome]] and [[BigJerkOnCampus popular bully]] who is [[ChickMagnet very successful with girls]] and harbors a massive crush on the brave and outspoken female heroine because, [[NotLikeOtherGirls unlike all the other girls]], she's [[ILoveYouBecauseICantControlYou completely uninterested in him]]. Unlike Gaston, [[TookALevelInJerkass who becomes more and more violent, crueler and unhinged]] [[BigBadSlippage as the story unfolds]], Vincenzo [[JerkassRealization genuinely repents]] [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone for his bad actions]] and [[TookALevelInKindness tries to become a better person]]. Also, Vincenzo doesn't hold Gaston's [[StayInTheKitchen narrow-minded views]] [[HeManWomanHater on the female gender]]. |
| 98 | * ''VideoGame/UndertaleYellow'': While it's a ''heavy'' downplay, embarking on a Genocide route [[spoiler:makes Clover one to Frisk, should they take a Genocide route as well. While both of the routes make you a VillainProtagonist, Frisk indiscriminately kills [[OmnicidalManiac everybody in the Underground]], including Papyrus, who still saw good in them, while Clover takes on ALighterShadeOfBlack, only targeting the ones behind the last 5 humans disappearance's and [[NobleDemon leaving any minor monsters out of the bloodshed]]. This gets reflected in both routes endings too, as while Frisk is seemingly [[LaserGuidedKarma punished by Chara]] and has to reset for a second chance, Clover [[EarnYourHappyEnding manages to leave the Underground unscathed]] with the 5 children's SOULS in tow.]] |
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| 101 | [[folder:Films -- Animation]] |
| 102 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Abominable}}'': Mr. Burnish ultimately ends up being one to Charles Muntz from ''WesternAnimation/{{Up}}''. Like Muntz, Burnish is an elderly yet experienced explorer who had a fateful encounter with an exotic creature during his travels and tried sharing his discovery with the world, but was discredited and became doggedly fixated on capturing said creature to prove its existence and restore his credibility, putting him at odds with the film’s protagonists after they befriend the creature. That said, while Muntz’ obsession with capturing Kevin corrupted him to the point of willingness to kill [[WouldHarmAChild children]], [[WouldHarmASenior the elderly]], or anyone else he believed would try to steal his quarry, which eventually led to his death, Burnish never resorts to such methods even when one of the heroes is at his mercy and even redeems himself by abandoning his mission and helping the heroes get Everest back to his own kind. |
| 103 | * Madame Bonfamille from ''WesternAnimation/TheAristocats'', design-wise, resembles a far more benevolent version of [[WickedStepmother Lady Tremaine]] from ''{{WesternAnimation/Cinderella}}''. |
| 104 | * ''WesternAnimation/ChickenRunDawnOfTheNugget'': Frizzle acts as a more benevolent counterpart to Candlewick from a handful of variations of ''Literature/TheAdventuresOfPinocchio''. Both of them are runaways that befriend another runaway that disobeyed their parents, both of them are lured to a PleasureIsland where they're allowed to have as much fun as they want, [[spoiler:and both fall victim to the dark machinations behind the scenes to be made into a precious commodity]]. However, while some versions of Candlewick have him stay the same ToxicFriendInfluence to the end, Frizzle genuinely forms a friendship with Molly and helps her free the other chickens. |
| 105 | * ''WesternAnimation/GuillermoDelTorosPinocchio'': Master Geppetto is one to [[{{Literature/Frankenstein}} Victor Frankenstein]] which makes sense given Guillermo took inspiration from the novel. Much like the MadScientist, Geppetto rejects his creation out of horror, and he constantly pursues perfection by trying to mold Pinocchio into a mirror of his dead son. Unlike Victor who spent his whole life in misery because of his refusal to change, the woodcarver abandons his old beliefs and wholeheartedly accepts Pinocchio as his son. He even spends the movie searching for him while Victor spent his story running away from his monster. |
| 106 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Home|2015}}'': Oh is a friendlier version of [[Series/TheBigBangTheory Sheldon Cooper]] (helps that they’re [[Creator/JimParsons played by the same person]]). While they are both intelligent {{Cloudcuckoolander}}s who annoy everyone around them and don't understand human behavior, Oh's lack of understanding is a result of unfamiliarity (especially given that he isn't human), rather than disinterest as it is with Sheldon, and he never intentionally looks down on anyone. Oh quickly adapts to new human concepts through his association with Tip, whereas Sheldon had to be dragged along bit by bit. |
| 107 | * ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut'': Bing Bong resembles [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 Lotso-Huggin' Bear]], given that they're both cutesy pink characters who were incredibly devoted to a young girl, were separated from her, and tried to return to her only to find she no longer had any place for them. However, while Lotso became bitter and vicious as a result, Bing-Bong still loves Riley even though he knows he can never be part of her life again, and [[spoiler:he sacrifices himself so Joy can save her from her depression.]] |
| 108 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{The Lion King|1994}}'': |
| 109 | ** As the story is largely based on ''Theatre/{{Hamlet}}'', Timon and Pumbaa are based on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. However, unlike their ''Hamlet'' counterparts, Timon and Pumbaa never betray their friend, the protagonist (Simba in ''The Lion King'', Hamlet in ''Hamlet''). Instead, they are completely loyal to Simba. |
| 110 | ** Simba, meanwhile, is a virtuous expy of Hamlet himself. They both start out as bratty, egotistical princes of a kingdom who have fathers who they love and [[EvilUncle uncles who usurp the father's throne unlawfully]]. Where they contrast, however, is that Simba manages to undergo enough CharacterDevelopment to successfully challenge Scar and [[EarnYourHappyEnding take back his rightful throne]], while Hamlet continues to make things worse and worse for himself until his actions [[DownerEnding leave the entire]] [[EverybodyDiesEnding royal family dead]]. |
| 111 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIReturnToTheSea'': Tip and Dash are blatantly based on aforementioned Timon and Pumbaa ([[ActorAllusion Tip and Timon even sharing the same voice actor in some adaptations]]). Only both are very active and [[IJustWantToBeBadass want to be badass]] contrasting with Timon and Pumbaa's LazyBum nature. Also, Tip isn't a KnowNothingKnowItAll (unlike Timon) and Dash isn't a [[GoodIsDumb dumb]] {{Gasshole}} (unlike Pumbaa). |
| 112 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Megamind}}'': |
| 113 | ** Megamind is extremely similar to ComicBook/{{Brainiac}} being an alien ShrinkRay wielding super genius who uses his intellect to have a BrainsEvilBrawnGood fight against TheCape FlyingBrick (Superman/Metro Man). However where Brainiac is purely a GalacticConqueror and TheCollector, Megamind starts off as a villain (due to being raised into crime) but pulls a HeelFaceTurn after discovering GoodFeelsGood thanks to Roxanne. Megamind is also very similar to ComicBook/LexLuthor with his BaldOfEvil EvilGenius dynamic with Metro Man and Roxanne mirroring Lex’s dynamic with Superman and Lois. Except while Lex is a rotten bastard to the core, Megamind has a HiddenHeartOfGold and eventually drops his life of crime. |
| 114 | ** Megamind is also strikingly similar to Gallaxhar another MyBrainIsBig Dreamworks alien who debuted a year earlier in ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens''. Yet while Megamind mends his ways and becomes a hero, Gallaxhar stays the BigBad throughout. |
| 115 | * James P. Sullivan a.k.a. Sully from ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc1'' is very similar to Maurice from ''Film/LittleMonsters'' which debuted two decades earlier, both being blue-colored horned ThingsThatGoBumpInTheNight monsters from another world who befriend a child. Except where Maurice is a [[NauseaFuel disgusting]] [[{{Jerkass}} jackass]] and prankster who replaces lemonade with urine and delights in causing in children to be punished for the pranks he pulls at night; Sully is instead a heartwarming GentleGiant and PapaWolf. This also applies to Boo compared to Brian as while Brian is a BrattyHalfPint who partakes in the sadistic pranks, Boo is a sweet little girl. |
| 116 | * ''WesternAnimation/MonstersVsAliens'': |
| 117 | ** B.O.B, Dr. Cockroach and Missing Link are expies of [[Film/TheBlob1958 The Blob]], [[Film/TheFly1958 The Fly]] and [[Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon Gill-Man]] respectively. However they’re much LighterAndSofter being CreepyGood funny and loveable heroes, rather than horrible killers like the monsters they’re based off. Averted by Insectosaurus, who's an expy of [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} Mothra]], who herself is always portrayed as a heroic kaiju. |
| 118 | ** Susan aka Ginormica herself is obviously based off the original GiantWoman Nancy Archer from ''Film/AttackOfThe50FootWoman'' and both even have a very unlikeable partner Harry/Derrek who treats them poorly. Except where Nancy took things too being a PersonOfMassDestruction who kills innocent people in her WomanScorned rampage, Susan is a sweet and innocent woman dealt with a bizzare turn of fate who doesn’t hurt any civilians or cause any city destruction on purpose. |
| 119 | ** General W. R. Monger is unmistakably a take-off of Creator/GeorgeCScott’s General Buck Turgidson from ''Film/DoctorStrangelove'' both being hilariously LargeHam macho generals. But where Turgidson was an insanely corrupt GeneralRipper who helped guarantee atomic doomsday, Monger is a FourStarBadass BigGood and JerkWithAHeartOfGold who unlike Turgidson in TheWarRoom advises his president ''against'' the NuclearOption. |
| 120 | * ''WesternAnimation/MissingLink'': Sir Lionel Frost shares a good number of similarities with Archibald Snatcher from ''WesternAnimation/TheBoxtrolls'', who in fact were made [[Creator/{{Laika}} by the same studio]]. Like Snatcher, Frost is an ambitious Englishman who aspires to join a prestigious group whose members, especially their leader, hold him in low esteem, and attempts to prove his worthiness of joining them by pursuing inhuman creatures while getting so focused on his goals that he mistreats those around him, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and also resorts to crossdressing at one point to further his goals]]. The difference is that Snatcher was shown to have no qualms of resorting to immoral acts (such as [[WouldHurtAChild threatening kids]]), was an overall BadBoss to his fellow Red Hats, and sought to outright kill the titular Boxtrolls to get himself in with the White Hats. On the other hand, Frost is an InnocentlyInsensitive yet principled man who is primarily concerned with acquiring proof of the creatures he pursues in his adventures, but will nonetheless prioritize the welfare of his associates when they are in danger. Furthermore, while Snatcher's obsession with getting a white hat and eating rare cheese ends up doing him in due to him ignoring his [[PlotAllergy allergy to cheese]], Frost undergoes a JerkassRealization over how his fixation of joining the Optimates Club made him alienate his companions and ends up abandoning his dream altogether. |
| 121 | * ''WesternAnimation/RalphBreaksTheInternet'': Yess was stated to be inspired by [[Literature/TheHundredAndOneDalmatians Cruella de Vil]] with the design team even basing some of Yess's looks off of Cruella's. However, while Cruella is a FauxAffablyEvil woman who is most known wanting to skin puppies for a fur coat, Yess does generally care for Ralph and Vanellope to the point where she [[spoiler:helps both of them out during the climax of the film]]. |
| 122 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{TMNT}}'': Max Winters is this to ComicBook/VandalSavage. Both men are ancient warlords who have immortal and pose as wealthy businessmen to hide their true intentions, unlike Savage, Winters has [[WhoWantsToLiveForever realized that being immortal is a curse]], and gave up on his quest for world domination, preferring to be mortal again so he can rest in peace. |
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| 125 | [[folder:Films -- Live-Action]] |
| 126 | * ''Film/AustinPowers'': |
| 127 | ** Austin is an unusual example as he's a AffectionateParody of Franchise/JamesBond, an already heroic character. More particularly, he's meant to invert the early portrayals of Bond as a romanticized womanizer with no sense of boundaries [[ValuesDissonance which became less acceptable with time]], by being less physically attractive but actually {{chivalrous|Pervert}} when it comes to women. |
| 128 | ** Dr. Evil, Number Two and Frau are obvious parodies of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Emilio Largo and Rosa Klebb respectively but like Austin they manage to be considerably nicer than their inspirations with Dr. Evil actually coming to see them as his family rather than disappointing disposable henchmen like Blofeld does with Largo and Klebb. By ''Goldmember'' they all pull a HeelFaceTurn upon Dr. Evil discovering he’s Austin [[LongLostRelative long lost brother]] with Number Two and Frau shed TearsOfJoy over their boss discovering his family. Coincidentally, when the Bond films had Blofeld revealed as Bond’s stepbrother in ''Film/{{Spectre}}'' it only intensified their antagonism, rather than stopping it altogether. |
| 129 | * ''Film/{{Chronicle}}'': Matt Garetty serves as a superpowered, more straightforwardly heroic equivalent of [[Manga/{{AKIRA}} Shotaro Kaneda]] - both of them begin the story as part of a gang and are former friends of the main antagonist (Andrew Detmer and Tetsuo Shima, respectively) who ultimately end up having to go against them to stop their telekinetic rampage. But while Kaneda begins as a drug-dealing biker gang leader who laughs about getting his first girlfriend pregnant ([[AdaptationalHeroism except in the animated film]] where it's AdaptedOut), Matt's biggest sin is [[NoSocialSkills his clumsy attempts at dating]] and he takes the initiative in trying to prevent tragedy by creating rules on how to use telekinesis in an attempt to avoid using them for immoral purposes. |
| 130 | * ''Film/EdwardScissorhands'': |
| 131 | ** The eponymous character is according to Creator/TimBurton himself deliberately based on several classic GothicHorror monsters with the most obvious analogue being ''Literature/{{Frankenstein}}'''s Monster (more specifically the original novel incarnation than his movie counterpart Burton claims the film is based on). Both Edward and Frankenstein's Monster are [[ArtificialHuman artificial humans]] created by a MadScientist in a gothic castle, are longing for a companion, were abandoned by their respective creators, and are ostracized from society as freaks of nature, but Frankenstein's Monster was deliberately abandoned by his creator Victor Frankenstein and this abandonment alongside said ostracism by society drove him into villainy. Meanwhile Edward's creator did try to raise him as his son but he died from old age, leaving Edward with a sheltered existence and an innocent worldview that less-than-scrupulous people would come to take advantage of for their own ends. He also was shown some kindness from a few number of people (such as Peg and Kim Boggs) whereas Frankenstein was never shown any at all. Additionally, Frankenstein's Monster's existence was kept deliberately hidden by his creator even when the latter knew the former was killing people whilst Edward lived secluded in the castle before being found by Peg and was [[spoiler:ultimately SentIntoHiding for his own safety by Kim from an angry mob who wanted him dead for a crime he's been framed for.]] Even when they kill their motives completely contrast, with Frankenstein's Monster deliberately killing innocent people to torment his creator whilst Edward kills Jim in self-defense after the latter tried to kill him on behalf of the angry mob who wants him dead (and also out of jealousy for having taken Kim away from him in his eyes). |
| 132 | ** If Edward is the virtuous copy to Frankenstein's Monster then The Inventor would be this to Victor Frankenstein, but Victor treated Frankenstein's Monster as more of an afterthought and never bothered to rear him at all whilst The Inventor did try to rear Edward as best as he can a son. Also, The Inventor's other creations, creepy-looking as they are, are ultimately harmless, as they're used for stuff like baking cookies. |
| 133 | * Tina Shepard from ''Film/FridayThe13thPartVIITheNewBlood'' is an obvious homage or rip-off of Literature/{{Carrie}} and very similar to the [[Film/Carrie1976 1976 version]]. Except where Carrie JumpedOffTheSlipperySlope and became a telekinetic mass murderer against her tormentors (including innocent people), Tina is much saner and heroic, directing her MindOverMatter rampage to the obviously evil slasher killer Jason rather than a prom full of teenagers. |
| 134 | * Dr. Kenji Noda from ''Film/GodzillaMinusOne'' is an obvious {{expy}} of the iconic Dr. Daisuke Serizawa from ''Film/Godzilla1954'' [[labelnote:*]]Though granted a lot of the self sacrificial ShellShockedVeteran elements of Serizawa were [[DecompositeCharacter given]] to TheHero Shikishima [[/labelnote]] being the ScienceHero who concocts the oceanic device in that ultimately kills Godzilla (the Oxygen Destroyer for Serizawa, the Freon tanks for Noda). However where Serizawa was an edgy and cynical character (complete with EyePatchOfPower) filled with MyGodWhatHaveIDone self loathing, Noda is comparatively much LighterAndSofter being instead a raging {{Adorkable}} optimist. |
| 135 | * Franchise/IndianaJones believe or not is this for Franchise/JamesBond (Creator/StevenSpielberg always wanted to direct a Bond movie but unable to and thus Indy was born from that wish). There’s obvious parallels both being handsome globe trotting [[ActionHero action heroes]] who have a GirlOfTheWeek, yet while Bond is mostly just a cad who has severe sociopathic traits for the hero, Indy has a heart of gold beneath his cynicism and gruffness and genuinely cares about his loved ones and innocent people. |
| 136 | * ''Film/MightyJoeYoung'' has a Cooper-created KingKongCopy with the titular ape, but unlike Kong though, Joe is gentler, causes very few fatalities, and even rescues endangered children from fire and in the 1998 film defeats some human villains. Joe also manages to survive rather than dying as a TragicMonster as Kong does. Ironically Kong would be more similar to Joe in the ''Franchise/MonsterVerse'' being more heroic and protective of the innocent. |
| 137 | * ''Film/{{Moon}}'': [=GERTY=] is clearly inspired by [=HAL=] 9000 from ''Film/TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey''. They're both artificial intelligences with monotonous voices and a single "eye", and responsibility for a mission in space for dubious employers. However while [=HAL=] turns on his crewmates and is killed by Dave, [=GERTY=] helps Sam and ultimately sacrifices himself so Sam can escape. It even mirrors [=HAL=]'s death -- [=GERTY=] tells Sam to wipe his memory so the employers can't read it and find out Sam is alive. |
| 138 | * ''Film/NotoriousGentleman'': Vivian Kenway serves as a counterpart to Tom Rakewell from the film's inspiration, ''Art/ARakesProgress'' by William Hogarth. Both are British wannabe {{Millionaire Playboy}}s who ultimately ruin the lives of both themselves and those around them with [[AFoolAndHisNewMoneyAreSoonParted their irresponsible handling of money]]. Unlike Rakewell, who never learns from the AesopCollateralDamage he causes and ends his days as a madman in BedlamHouse, Kenway has a HeelRealization after he indirectly causes his father's death, and ultimately atones for his misdeeds [[RedemptionEqualsDeath through dying for his country in World War II]]. |
| 139 | * Pearl's mother Ruth from ''Film/{{Pearl|2022}}'' is a more reasonable version of Carrie's mother Margaret from ''Film/{{Carrie|1976}}''. While she's still presented as a jerk who's responsible for a lot of Pearl's suffering, she has a very good reason to resent her daughter, knowing that she's violently insane, kills things for fun, and is willing to do anything to achieve her dream of stardom. |
| 140 | * Franchise/RoboCop is often considered this to another famous '80s sci-fi action icon, the Franchise/{{Terminator}}, who [[Film/TheTerminator debuted]] three years earlier. Each of them is an ultraviolent yet sleek {{Cyborg}} ImplacableMan packing an incredible amount of firepower with ImprobableAimingSkills, and both are durable enough to be ImmuneToBullets, as [[MookHorrorShow demonstrated]] at various points. Their films were even both distributed by the same studio, Creator/OrionPictures, and Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger was at one point considered to play [=RoboCop=] before Creator/PeterWeller was settled upon. However, while the 1984 Terminator is a cold and terrifying KillerRobot essentially acting as Skynet's ProfessionalKiller hunting down the innocent Sarah Connor and killing civilians and cops that get in his way, [=RoboCop=] is a incorruptible and heroic SuperCop who protects the innocent and upholds the law, even against the very corporation that made him one "bad motherfucker" in the first place. Furthermore, while the Terminator is a MeatSackRobot whose organic human skin covers [[SkeleBot9000 a chilling skeletal machine]], [=RoboCop=] WasOnceAMan, a slain human police officer named Alex Murphy who was [[WeCanRebuildHim rebuilt as a cyborg]], and his humanity is portrayed as key to his morality. Ironically, the majority of later movies in the ''Terminator'' franchise, starting with ''[[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay Judgment Day]]'', make Arnie's T-800 Terminator more similar to Murphy, i.e heroic rather than sinister. |
| 141 | * Played with in ''Film/SawX'' with Cecilia Pederson, who the film initially presents as this to [[PoeticSerialKiller the Jigsaw killer John Kramer]] as somebody who uses controversial methods to improve people's lives and has many devoted acolytes who praise her for her work. Whereas John, a man dying of cancer, forces people into {{Death Trap}}s that they can escape with a LifeOrLimbDecision in order to [[ToughLove teach them harsh moral lessons]], Pederson is a doctor with a revolutionary new cancer treatment that [[ConsumerConspiracy Big Pharma wants to suppress]]. [[SubvertedTrope It's all a scam, though.]] Pederson is actually a SnakeOilSalesman who exploits people's hope to steal their money and then leaves them to die of their illness, revealing her as a CorruptedCharacterCopy to John, who, in his own twisted way, genuinely thinks he's helping people improve their lives. |
| 142 | * In ''Film/ScaryMovie3'', there are expies of the aliens from ''Film/{{Signs}}'', who were established as [[AliensAreBastards invaders seeking to kidnap humans]], who turn out to be good guys. |
| 143 | * Trevor Sheldon from ''Film/Scream4'' appears to be an {{Expy}} of Billy Loomis, [[spoiler:the first movie's killer and Sidney's sketchy love interest. But in the end, Trevor turns out to be a JerkWithAHeartOfGold, a normal guy who's a little creepy but really does love Jill, essentially being the man Billy was only pretending to be to get close to Sidney.]] |
| 144 | * ''Film/{{Sky High|2005}}'': Layla is a passionate environmentalist RedheadInGreen with a GreenThumb, similar to that of [[Characters/BatmanPoisonIvy Poison Ivy]]. However, while Ivy is a FemmeFatale with a hypnotic kiss who is willing to murder humans in order to protect the environment, sometimes even ignoring ways the phlebotinum of the week could more directly help the environment, Layla is a GirlNextDoor with a crush on her [[ChildhoodFriendRomance childhood best friend]] Will who is largely non-aggressive unless severely provoked. One of her "[[NominalHero hero]]" classmates doesn't even believe that her power is combat-worthy until the climax because [[MartialPacifist she refuses to use it as a weapon]]. |
| 145 | * ''Franchise/StarWars'': |
| 146 | ** C-3PO and R2-D2 are inspired by Tahei and Matashichi from ''Film/TheHiddenFortress'', with both sets of characters being ThoseTwoGuys who are the first characters introduced and who are roped up into a perilous journey to protect a princess, only they never even ''think'' about selling out any of their allies or [[AttemptedRape taking advantage of the princess]]. |
| 147 | ** Luke Skywalker himself has numerous similarities to Paul Atreides of Frank Herbert's ''Literature/{{Dune}}'' (one of the works that helped inspire Lucas) with them both being messianic [[TheHerosJourney momomyth]] heroes that grow up on a harsh desert planet and wield great esoteric powers. Except where Luke is the IdealHero who always does the right thing in the end, Paul by comparison is the DarkMessiah who causes the deaths of thousands of lives in his ascension to power. Funnily enough, Luke’s FallenHero father Anakin aka Darth Vader would end up being the one more similar to Paul, especially when his backstory was fleshed out. |
| 148 | *** Luke could also qualify as a [=VCC=] to Leto II, Paul Atreides' son (with Anakin being a [=VCC=] of Paul). Leto and Luke were both sons of a precognitive DarkMessiah, who overthrew emperors to save the galaxy. Leto, however, is forced to become even ''worse'' than his father by transforming into a cruel GodEmperor as part of a massive ThanatosGambit so humanity can earn their freedom through his own destruction. Luke, meanwhile, defeated [[EvilOverlord Emperor Sidious]] and restored freedom to the galaxy by redeeming his father and bringing balance to the Force. |
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| 152 | * ''Literature/TheBeginningAfterTheEnd'': |
| 153 | ** Arthur Leywin is clearly modeled after Rudeus Greyrat from ''Literature/MushokuTenseiJoblessReincarnation''. Both are adult men who died only to ReincarnateInAnotherWorld to a family that consists of a loving healer mother, martial father [[spoiler:who dies later on]], and LittleSisterHeroine, first demonstrated their magical prowess at a young age by destroying part of their house, were separated from their families at a young age due to a tragic accident only to later reunite with them, became an extremely talented mage and adventurer and later attend a MagicalAcademy, own a supernatural CanineCompanion, have a suit of PoweredArmor, are brought into contact with enigmatic deities who [[spoiler:later turn out to be their enemies]], encounter [[spoiler:people from their past lives]], attract the attention of several different {{Love Interest}}s including a {{Childhood Friend|Romance}} RescueRomance with a silver-haired elf, and discover [[spoiler:their reincarnations have made them a ParadoxPerson]]. The main difference between them is their treatment of women and how they handle their maturity in spite of their apparent age. Rudeus is infamous for being a serial pervert as in his past life he was a {{Hikikomori}} whose only knowledge of how to interact with women comes from playing H-games, and as such he repeatedly displays sexual behavior even in his infancy. Arthur on the other hand acts far more maturely than Rudeus as in his past life he rose from street orphan to king, and spurns most girls that show interest in him as he grows up as he is aware of the mental age gap (on top of having been a mostly CelibateHero in his past life with the one woman he did harbor feelings for [[spoiler:winding up committing SuicideByCop in a duel against him]]). |
| 154 | *** A good situation that demonstrates their differences is how they handle being kissed by their childhood friend. Rudeus acts like a regular teenager without considering the mental age gap (on top having previously consented to one of his {{Love Interest}}s when she wanted to have sex with him years ago without considering the moral implications). In contrast, Arthur is shown to have a brief moral crisis in the aftermath due to said mental age gap, which he follows up on by telling her that they should wait until they are older before they resume their relationship. |
| 155 | *** That being said, Arthur does play around with this trope in that he engages in a few actions that Rudeus would balk at. While Rudeus has a ThouShallNotKill code regarding sapient beings, Arthur has no such qualms, especially if they harm his friends and family. Tellingly, Arthur’s past life saw him declaring war on a foreign nation in retribution for the murder of his surrogate mother, an action he comes to regret in his current one due to the collateral damage he caused in pursuit of his vendetta. |
| 156 | ** This also applies to their respective fathers, who are both former adventurers who used to have ties with nobility, led a famous adventuring party before settling down in a rural home in the countryside, and [[spoiler:are killed off later on which sends their sons into a HeroicBSOD]]. Paul Greyrat, while he does care for his family, is a ''very'' flawed man with his fair share of vices. After his son returns home from a fight with some bullies to save his childhood friend, Paul hits his son and takes the bullies' side without even letting his son explain his side of the story. More condemningly, he exhibits the same sexual proclivities as his son but to a far worse degree. In the past, he forced himself onto the woman who would later become his maid while she was sleeping, and he later cheats on his own wife with her. In stark contrast, Reynolds Leywin is an uptight and moral man who truly does care about his family. He would never hit his own son even if angry nor would he ever cheat on his wife. |
| 157 | * ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'': |
| 158 | ** The [[Characters/DiscworldWitches Witch trio]] Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat are naturally this for TheWeirdSisters of ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}'' with ''Literature/WyrdSisters'' being a direct spoof of it. Though where Shakespeare’s Witch trio were traditionally cruel and wicked, Granny, Nanny and Magrat are nice, humorous and heroic actually helping people out rather than manipulating them to their deaths through deceit. Granted Terry Prachett’s witches are more in line with European “Cunning Folk” i.e the wise healer women who were frequently accused of the negative connotations that Macbeth’s witches exemplify. |
| 159 | ** ''Literature/{{Maskerade}}'' which spoofs ''Literature/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'' has Walter Plinge [[spoiler: who’s is [[TheReveal revealed]] to be a take-off of Erik the titular Opera Ghost of the novel. Both are mentally troubled men who dash around wearing masks and capes, have beautiful signing voices, write music and operas and teach young female signers from behind mirrors. However while Erik besides his musical talent is a hideous psychotic murderer, Walter is instead a bumbling NiceGuy whom in his ghost alter ego is TheCowl and thanks to Granny is by the end able to become his dashing gothic persona permanently. This additionally helped by there actually being [[DecompositeCharacter two Opera Ghosts]], Salzella the other Ghost and villain has all of Erik’s cruelly evil and murderous traits from the original novel.]] |
| 160 | ** ''Literature/NightwatchDiscworld'' spoofs ''Literature/LesMiserables'' but seriously switches around the character dynamics of Valjean and Javert. Vimes in this case plays the role of Javert (a dogmatic policeman hounding a escaped convict) and like Javert gets involved with the LaResistance forming a barricade, except where Javert was a cruel man and antagonist who took delight in upholding the law to the point where it caused misery for other people Vimes is a grim but incorruptible man who sees how flawed and hypocritical the system is but still does his best to protect people and even joins the barricade rebels genuinely rather than as a ploy like Javert does. Carcer on the other hand who plays Valjean’s role [[CorruptedCharacterCopy gets the hard opposite of this]]. |
| 161 | * Books 3 and 4 of ''Literature/TheFarawayPaladin'', collectively titled ''The Lord of the Rust Mountains'', are a WholePlotReference to ''Literature/TheHobbit'', in which Will's new squire Vindalfr stands in for Thorin Oakenshield: the young prince of [[TheStateless stateless dwarven refugees]] who seeks to reclaim their mountain home lost to a dragon long ago. Unlike Thorin, though, [[spoiler:Al doesn't succumb to gold-lust and start picking fights with his allies after Valacirca is defeated, and survives the end of the story]]. |
| 162 | * ''Literature/GoblinSlayer'': Heavy Warrior's backstory involves the Village Chief, a LongHairedPrettyBoy and skilled mercenary who eventually suffered a CareerEndingInjury -- all of these traits, he shares with [[Manga/{{Berserk}} Griffith]]. But unlike Griffith, who was consumed by ambition and ego to the extent that [[AmbitionIsEvil he sacrificed all of his own allies for his selfish desires]], the Village Chief was able to make peace with the premature end of his hopes and dreams, quietly settle down, and is content with his own lot in life. |
| 163 | * The Palans of ''Literature/{{Island|1962}}'' is a better version of the World Staters of ''Literature/BraveNewWorld'': the World Staters pursue things like promiscuous sex, drugs, and communal living to live hedonistic lives of pure pleasure. The Palans embrace a similar lifestyle but to enhance and improve their spiritual and mental health. |
| 164 | * Much of ''Literature/ReignOfTheSevenSpellblades'' is clearly influenced by the ''Franchise/HarryPotter'' franchise, including many of the characters. |
| 165 | ** Katie Aalto is heavily based on Hermione Granger, particularly in terms of Hermione's [[ZombieAdvocate activism on behalf of sapient nonhumans]]. However, Hermione was (controversially) roundly mocked for her activism on behalf of the House-Elves, whereas ''Spellblades'' portrays Katie's views as completely correct and the people bullying her over her views as wrong; she's [[WideEyedIdealist just a little naive and inexperienced at first]]. Katie is also a thoroughly NiceGirl (though [[SilkHidingSteel surprisingly tough when she has to be]]) and lacks the vindictive streak that Hermione displays in the later books. |
| 166 | ** Richard Andrews fills much the same role as Draco Malfoy, a haughty student from an [[BlueBlood aristocratic background]] who forms an early rivalry with main character Oliver Horn, a DecompositeCharacter of Harry himself. However, their rivalry is largely based on a misunderstanding that then gets tangled up with campus politics, rather than Andrews genuinely being a {{Jerkass}}, and largely subsides after they and Nanao are [[FireForgedFriends forced to team up to survive an ambush by a garuda]]. While it takes years after this for him to properly become friends with Oliver, he doesn't go out of his way to make trouble for the main characters the way Draco does to Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and doesn't lord his family's wealth and power over other students; rather, [[StockShonenRival he works to improve himself in order to compete with Oliver on his own merits]]. |
| 167 | ** Marco resembles the troll from ''Literature/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone'', both physically and in narrative role: both trolls attack (one of) the girl(s) due indirectly to the meddling of an antagonist, and defeating either troll solidifies the main cast's years-long friendship. However, Marco later bonds with Katie as a {{familiar}} and helps save her from a rogue upperclassman, while the troll who attacked Hermione disappears from the narrative after he's defeated. |
| 168 | ** Chela's father Theodore [=McFarlane=] has a lot of similarities to Gilderoy Lockhart, as a [[UpperClassTwit foppish and rather silly]] world-traveler and book author who fills in after another teacher is indisposed. However, unlike Lockhart, he actually ''did'' have all the adventures he claims to have done and is [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass quite competent when he puts his mind to being so]]: while rescuing Nanao from her LastStand in Yamatsu, he immobilized an entire army with a single spell, [[spoiler:and he also wields [[UnblockableAttack the Second Spellblade]]]]. |
| 169 | * ''Franchise/TolkiensLegendarium'' drew influences from several European mythologies. However, Tolkien himself was a devout Roman Catholic and usually reframed the influences through the lens of RousseauWasRight in accordance with that worldview. |
| 170 | ** Gandalf, the modern TropeCodifier for WizardClassic, draws his inspiration from two mythological figures - Odin from Myth/NorseMythology and Merlin from Myth/ArthurianLegend. However, he is noticeably more morally upright and benevolent when compared to both of his inspirations. |
| 171 | *** Regarding Odin, Gandalf specifically harkens towards the portrayal of Odin as a wandering deity who travels the world disguised as an elderly bearded man wearing grey robes and a wide-brimmed pointed hat and carrying a staff whose unassuming appearance hides considerable power. However, Odin, far from being the benevolent All-Father, was known for being a rather capricious and morally complex TricksterGod in his guise as a wanderer and was known to manipulate mortals for his own benefit, on top of sometimes being a JerkWithAHeartOfJerk who screws with others just because he wants to. Gandalf, while sometimes evasive and a bit of TheTrickster himself, is far more benevolent in nature compared to Odin as he spends most of his time acting as the BigGood that he should be rather than messing with others around him. |
| 172 | *** Regarding Merlin, both are wise, long bearded sorcerers who serve as the MentorArchetype for the heroes and the future kings, Arthur for Merlin and Aragorn for Gandalf. Except where Merlin was often a flawed figure (being quite the DirtyOldMan e.g. his encounter with Nimue) and has explicitly demonic origins, Gandalf whilst still a little irritable is unambiguously benevolent being a [[OurAngelsAreDifferent literal angel]] and unlike his Arthurian counterpart shows disgust at sexual harassment when he reads Grima’s mind and sees what he plans for Éowyn. |
| 173 | ** In general TheFairFolk Tolkien pioneered are this for the early Germanic and Anglo Saxon elves who were more tricksters (see ''Theatre/AMidsummerNightsDream'') who caused illnesses, mischief, raped people and stole babies. Tolkien elves in comparison are mostly beautiful and noble beings, going off Old English and Medieval terminology like “ælf” (itself derived from translated Latin words for nymphs) that they were beautiful and fair beings. Still as a nod to their roots, this mischievous and dangerously wild side to the elven people is noticeable present in ''Literature/TheHobbit'' and ''Literature/TheSilmarillion''. |
| 174 | ** The Valar are certainly this for [[Myth/NorseMythology Æsir]] and the [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Olympians]] to a lesser extent. Like said famous Pantheons, the Valar are made up deities that are associated with different elements, seasons, animals and themes (love, strength, death etc) but where the Norse and Olympian deities are JerkassGods who loved tormenting and assaulting mortals and causing the deaths of millions over petty matters — the Valar by contrast are [[GodIsGood absolutely benevolent]] and care greatly for world they helped bring to life. The only divine dickery came from Melkor, the BlackSheep of Valar, and he was hated by the rest of them for it and cast out of their ranks. |
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| 178 | * ''Series/{{The Boys|2019}}'': She's still a terrible and rather pathetic person, such that "ineffectual and [[JerkassWoobie tragic]]" would probably be a better description than "virtuous", but by the end of season 3 Ashley Barrett has become this to [[Characters/SupermanLexLuthor Lex Luthor]]. [[spoiler:Like Lex, she's a bald-headed CEO who stands opposed to Homelander, the show's SupermanSubstitute. Unlike Lex, however, Ashley is hopelessly incompetent and is easily pushed around and bullied by Homelander, who had her installed as the CEO of Vought mainly to use as a [[AuthorityInNameOnly powerless puppet ruler]] while he was the one who actually ran the show. While Lex hates Superman out of jealousy, Ashley hates Homelander out of genuine revulsion at his crimes. Also, while both of them are former redheads who went bald because of their universe's most powerful superhero (Lex in the pre-[[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths Crisis]] continuity, at least), Lex lost his hair in a freak accident that he blamed Superman for, while Ashley literally tore her own hair out over the course of the season from the stress of dealing with Homelander, and unlike Lex, who proudly wears his BaldOfEvil, she hides hers behind a wig out of shame.]] |
| 179 | * ''Series/GirlMeetsWorld'': Maya Hart is this to [[Series/ICarly Sam Puckett]]. Just like Sam, Maya is a tomboyish, trouble making friend to the show's girly protagonist who comes from a broken home. But unlike Sam, who most often acts like a selfish, abusive bully whose acts of kindness are few and far between, Maya is much more kindhearted and supportive friend, and whenever she does stir up trouble, she rarely does so out with any sort of malice. |
| 180 | * ''Series/KamenRiderOutsiders'': The AI Zein is basically ''Kamen Rider's'' answer to the Radical Destruction Bringer from ''Series/UltramanGaia''. The RDB is a cosmic entity that seeks to destroy mankind because it perceived them as a threat to universal peace and sent monsters to terrorize the Earth, leading to the foundation of GUARD, and its military force XIG. Zein is an artificial intelligence that mysteriously appeared in the computer network that seeks to exterminate [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity anything it perceives as evil]] [[spoiler:regardless of if those "evil" characters in question happen to be morally grey at best]][[note]]i.e., [[Series/KamenRiderDecade Daiki Kaito]], [[Series/KamenRiderDrive Brain]], [[Series/KamenRiderExAid Kuroto Dan]], [[Series/KamenRiderSaber Desast]][[/note]] before it can destroy humanity, which prompted [[Series/KamenRiderDouble Foundation X]] and [[Series/KamenRiderZeroOne Ark]] to initiate [[TitleDrop Project Outsiders]] by reviving dead Rider villains ([[Series/KamenRiderDrive Tenjuro Banno]]) and recruit that are still active post-series ([[Series/KamenRiderRyuki Takeshi Asakura]]) to counteract Zein's influence. The Destruction Bringer also manipulated Earthlings such as Hiroya Fujimiya and Klaus Eckart into turning against mankind, Zein persuaded a few heroic Riders and their associates ([[Series/KamenRiderZeroOne Horobi]], [[Series/KamenRiderExAid Nico Saiba]], [[spoiler:[[Series/KamenRiderDenO Yuto Sakurai]]]], [[Series/KamenRiderRevice George Karizaki]], and [[Series/KamenRiderBlade Sakuya Tachibana]]) in its crusade against Ark unaware of Zein's true intentions. The "Virtuous" part remains questionable regarding Zein as it remains AmbiguouslyEvil at best, while it has a twisted sense of justice at worst. The RDB ultimately [[NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist comes out]] as a {{hypocrite}} suffering from a massive [[AGodAmI god complex]] and FantasticRacism as an excuse for its misanthropy. |
| 181 | * ''Series/{{Monk}}'': In "[[Recap/MonkS6E13MrMonkAndTheThreeJulies Mr. Monk and the Three Julies.]]", [[spoiler:Matthew Teeger]] is a mentally ill MommasBoy who keeps his mother's taxidermized corpse around and acts as though she's still alive, making him resemble [[Film/{{Psycho}} Norman Bates]]. However, whereas Norman's alternate personality based on his mother makes him a danger to others, [[spoiler:Matthew]] is completely non-violent outside of situations that would also provoke a sane person. |
| 182 | * Michael Scott [[CharacterizationMarchesOn eventually becomes one]] to David Brent in [[Series/TheOfficeUS the American remake]] of ''Series/TheOfficeUk'', both are [[PointyHairedBoss incredibly unprofessional bosses]] but David's a complete buffoon while Michael is a master salesman and [[BunnyEarsLawyer can be surprisingly clever sometimes.]] Both want to be seen as the cool boss but just end up annoying their employees and wasting company time but David often belittles and mistreats his employees and only seeks their approval to validate his own ego. While Michael can be egotistical at times when trying impress people he has a FriendlessBackground and [[IJustWantToBeLoved genuinely wants his employees to see him as a friend]] and as much as he irritates them, deep down they all respect him and value his friendship. Roy Anderson is also one to Lee, both play the role of the RomanticFalseLead fiancé to receptionists Dawn and Pam but while Roy is InnocentlyInsensitive, neglectful and never really grew out of being a [[JerkJock highschool jock]], he was a well meaning guy who simply wasn't compatible with Pam and both ended up finding a better suited partner and [[CharacterDevelopment growing because of it]], in contrast to Lee's [[CrazyJealousGuy possessive]] and [[BastardBoyfriend emotionally controlling nature]] and [[TheKilljoy joyless personality]]. |
| 183 | ** Leslie Knope and Andy Dwyer from ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' are this [[SerialEscalation to an even higher degree.]] In the shows early years as [[SelfPlagiarism an Office replica]], Leslie was the PointyHairedBoss and Andy was the RomanticFalseLead. However over time Leslie evolved into Michael Scott without the lingering David Brent, her [[ThePollyanna extreme positivity]] and [[AllLovingHero enthusiasm for people]] make her come off as naive and unprofessional but in reality her [[{{Determinator}} incredible work ethic]] and ability to turn any negative scenario into a positive make people who aren't [[{{Jerkass}} corrupt or self-serving]] respect and admire her as an [[TheAce unstoppable force]] and her desire for her co-workers to be a family is wholly sincere. While she dose push a bit too hard and enjoy the ego-trip of getting people the perfect gift, she also makes an effort to know and understand them down to the last detail. Andy started out as a [[TruerToTheText closer to the original]] BastardBoyfriend to Ann who used an exaggerated foot injury to make her wait on him hand and food and cut her off from the outside world with his childishness and neediness, he was eventually recharacterized into a [[DumbIsGood lovable doofus]] who always tried his best to be helpful, shared Leslies positive demeaner and could occasionally give out SimpleMindedWisdom. He also formed a [[BetaCouple very stable and supportive relationship]] with [[OppositesAttract April]] with whom he was eventually HappilyMarried. |
| 184 | * In season one of ''Series/{{Schmigadoon}}'', Danny Bailey is an expy of Billy Bigelow from ''Theatre/{{Carousel}}'', being similarly a local rapscallion who works at a carnival. However, his character is primarily riffling on [[BadButt bad boy characters who are actually very wholesome]]. In contrast, Billy is a DomesticAbuser and outright criminal. This is in part because the show writers [[WhatCouldHaveBeen considered but rejected]] storylines that would have made him closer to the original (Danny committing a robbery / Danny being revealed as the absent father of one of the characters' son). |
| 185 | * ''Series/{{Smallville}}'': OneShotCharacter Sarah Conroy in "Slumber". Her powers are like those of Freddy Krueger from ''Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet'', as she can enter people's dreams and control the dreamworld (which has real dangers). She's even played by an actress from one of the ''Elm Street'' movies. However, she's a kind, innocent person with no malicious feelings toward anyone. |
| 186 | * ''Series/StrangerThings'': |
| 187 | ** Dr. Owens is a government stooge who is part of a sinister ForScience operation studying an otherworldly menace and convinces the heroine to help them out, all of which is extremely similar to [[Film/{{Aliens}} Carter Burke]] (and he's played by Creator/PaulReiser to boot). Unlike Burke, Owens is a genuine NiceGuy who doesn't betray the heroes once and is disgusted by the corruption and abuse of power around him. |
| 188 | ** Eleven is an {{expy}} of Literature/{{Carrie}} and even gets bullied in an extremely similar fashion to her in Season 4. However unlike Carrie who goes crazy and kills everyone with her MindOverMatter power, Eleven thanks to her friends and loved ones is able to avoid that outcome and uses her telekinesis for good. |
| 189 | * ''Series/TedLasso'' has Rebecca Welton. She starts out as an {{expy}} of Rachel Phelps from ''Film/MajorLeague'', a CorruptCorporateExecutive trying to deliberately tank her sports team (albeit with a more sympathetic motive than Phelps), but due to Ted's positive influence, she gradually becomes [[DefrostingIceQueen nicer]] and starts to genuinely care about her players, and by the end of season 1, she's the BigGood of the series. |
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| 193 | * "Manijak" by the Serbian music group "Moda Band": Natasa Savija's GiantWoman is meant to be an expy of Creator/PamelaAnderson's giantess character Val from Music/{{Miserable}}, as the Manijak's video is a [[WholePlotReference deliberate homage]] to the video for Miserable. Both are [[MsFanservice sexy]] [[GiantWoman giant women]] who walk around in [[WalkingSwimsuitScene white bikinis]] and [[HighHeelPower high heels,]] and let human-sized musicians [[ColossusClimb walk on top of their half-naked bodies]] for their own entertainment. Natasa even possesses and moves almost exactly like Pam/Val does in her video. However, when she's had her fun with them, Natasa picks up her band members and places them in a heart-shaped box to keep. Meanwhile, Pam/Val in a similar situation [[LiteralManEater swallows her guys alive]] while they plead for mercy and seems to [[{{Sadist}} delight in their last moments of terror]]. |
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| 196 | [[folder:Video Games]] |
| 197 | * ''VideoGame/ANNOMutationem'': Sigrid is an expy of Sigurros from the ''Website/SCPFoundation''. Both of them possess RealityWarper abilities, but with differences; Sigurros is a CreepyChild who's convinced she is a witch unable to control her powers and forcibly kept in a coma. Sigrid on the other hand is a NiceGirl who is considered a ChildMage with full control of her ability without being restrained and assists [[TheHero Ann]] in defeating the BigBad. |
| 198 | * ''VideoGame/{{Annventure}}'': [[spoiler:Ego/Emily Koibito]] is the equivalent of [[VideoGame/{{Mother}} Porky Minch]] -- a {{Jerkass}} bully with a troubled childhood who [[spoiler:makes a [[DealWithTheDevil pact]] with the Giygas equivalent and becomes their [[TheDragon human servant]], and commands a mechanical army, eventually creating an {{Egopolis}} with a giant EvilTowerOfOminousness as their main base of operations]]. However, [[spoiler:Ego/Emily]] is overall far more sympathetic than Porky ever was, as [[spoiler:Tyrannia]] is clearly in control of her and she does eventually turn to the side of good; in subsequent appearances, she functions as an AntiHero who still has selfish qualities but is willing to help others (like befriending the lonely Annabelle) and fix her mistakes. |
| 199 | * ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'': Jeanne is a [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Vergil]]-expy within in the story (with a bit of Trish thrown in). While like Vergil, Jeanne has a RedOniBlueOni rivalry with the protagonist and spent her first game brainwashed by the antagonist, she is decidedly more heroic with her FriendlyRivalry with Bayonetta, being far less violent and destructive than Vergil's bitter SiblingRivalry with Dante. |
| 200 | * ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'': |
| 201 | ** In comparison to being a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Sol Badguy]], [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Dante]] and [[Manga/{{Trigun}} Vash the Stampede]], Ragna the Bloodedge is a virtuous take on [[VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}} Demitri Maximoff]]. Both are brooding, vampiric darkness-powered anti-heroes and have the ability to summon features of their more-monstrous alternate forms but Demitri is a borderline VillainProtagonist whilst Ragna is much more heroic. |
| 202 | ** In comparison to being a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Ky Kiske]], Jin Kisaragi is a more virtuous version of Vergil. Both are the [[RedOniBlueOni more calm Blue Oni to their more brash brother's Red Oni]]. They are both cold, distand, selfish jerks with [[TheSocialDarwinist strong hatred for weakness]], which fortunately get better over the course of their series. They share a DarkAndTroubledPast involving their families, as well as having some of the most [[CainAndAbel dysfunctional sibling rivalries with their brothers]]. They even have similar [[IaijutsuPractitioner sword styles]]. However, this is where the similarities end. While Vergil is AmbiguouslyEvil, with an AmbitionIsEvil mindset that ultimately leads him to literally falling to hell [[spoiler:which only gets worse for him from there]], Jin's insanity and villainous actions are [[BrainwashedAndCrazy entirely not his own]], with [[BigBad Yuuki Terumi]] and [[EvilWeapon Yukianesa]] being the ones responsible. As the series progresses, Jin [[TookALevelInKindness actually gets better]], [[spoiler:while Vergil becomes even worse up until the end]]. As arrogant as the two can be, Jin never looks for more power, as he believes that his strength is enough, and when it wasn't he looked to awaken his latent inner power to become stronger. Vergil in comparison always felt the ''need'' for more power, and would kill anyone to get it, actively endangering the world while doing so. While took a reality check for both of them to start to get better, Jin got it from his AlternateSelf FutureBadass Hakumen effectively telling him to grow up, while Vergil [[spoiler:had to create a HelplessGoodSide in the form of V and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone realize]] the literal monster he [[EnemyWithout created/turned himself into]]]]. |
| 203 | ** Amane Nishiki is a virtuous version of [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Juda]]. Both are effeminate, flamboyant, vain, crossdressing men who wear pink and have their own personal army but Juda was a major {{jerkass}} and a SissyVillain who treated his underlings terribly whilst Amane treats his men well and they in turn respect him. |
| 204 | * ''VideoGame/BoxxyQuestTheGatheringStorm'': Tyalie, the last new mandatory party member recruited in Chapter 6, is partially based on [[spoiler:Monika]] from ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub'', being a cute girl in love with the main character who [[AddressingThePlayer communicates with the player behind the screen]] and experiences an existential crisis due to her [[MediumAwareness knowledge of being a video game character]]. But while this knowledge causes [[spoiler:Monika]] to GoMadFromTheRevelation and seek the player's love [[{{Yandere}} at all costs]], Tyalie is an AntiNihilist who decides to entertain the player as much as she can, figuring this will be enough to make them never forget her, and is a staunch ally of the party in their quest to save the Internet. |
| 205 | * The titular character from ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot''. On close inspection, he has a lot of similarities to [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Taz the Tasmanian Devil]]. Both are animals from Australia, both mainly speak in random babbling, both have the lights on upstairs despite no one ever being home, both get into more than their fair share of gut-busting antics, and both spin around as their main means of offense. However, while Taz is a [[BigEater ravenous]] {{Jerkass}}, Crash is a [[ThePollyanna happy-go-lucky]] NiceGuy. |
| 206 | * In ''VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}}'', famous Franchise/UniversalHorror monsters such as FrankensteinsMonster, the WolfMan, and the Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon get heroic LighterAndSofter counterparts in the forms of Victor, Jon Talbain, and Rikuo. |
| 207 | * ''Videogame/DeadOrAlive'' has Helena Douglas, who is this to Nina Williams (who herself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[Franchise/StreetFighter Cammy]]) from ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}''. Both are well-endowed buxom blonde fighters with cold exterior, but while Helena Douglas is a TroubledButCute BruiserWithASoftCenter SilkHidingSteel NiceGirl who eventually became a BenevolentBoss of the company behind the tournament and also being protective with her remaining relative, Nina remains as a {{Jerkass}} ProfessionalKiller that only play little role, if any, to the world at large and with Nina's relation with her sister never getting better. |
| 208 | * Following on the ''Bayonetta'' and ''[=BlazBlue=]'' examples, Vergil himself from ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'', though still a villain, is certainly a VirtuousCharacterCopy of Knives Million from ''Manga/{{Trigun}}'' who debuted a few years earlier. Both Vergil and Knives are the inhuman blade-wielding aloof twin brothers of the red-dressed gunslinger protagonist who have a close connection with their mothers (adoptive in Knives’ case) but who came to shun humans and desire power, resulting in a RedOniBlueOni - CainAndAbel antagonism between them and their respective heroic brothers Vash and Dante. However, while Knives has no redeeming qualities and does nothing but hurt his brother Vash and try to use him to further his goals; Vergil, though still cruel, is ultimately a NobleDemon who does genuinely love Dante deep down and is willingly to aid his brother against greater foes. |
| 209 | * ''VideoGame/DiabloIII'': The Female Wizard (CanonName Li-Ming), is an Expy of [[Characters/AvatarTheLastAirbenderPrincessAzula Princess Azula]] from ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender''. Both are former ChildProdigy DeadpanSnarker [[BlackMagicianGirl Black Magician Girls]] specialising in [[PlayingWithFire Fire]] and [[ShockAndAwe Lightning]] magic, who come from a FarEast inspired FantasyCounterpartCulture. [[ActorAllusion They even have the same voice actress]], Creator/GreyDeLisle. However, Azula is a [[TheSociopath Sociopathic]] FauxAffablyEvil CardCarryingVillain and BloodKnight, while Li-Ming is a [[{{Pride}} Arrogant]] but heroic [[TheChosenOne Chosen One]]. |
| 210 | * Doomguy aka Doom Slayer in ''VideoGame/DoomEternal'' is portrayed as highly akin to [[Franchise/StarWars Darth Vader]] being a menacing stoical crimson blade wielding BloodKnight in PoweredArmour who runs on ThePowerOfHate and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2DLkDPwM8&ab_channel=StarJedi951 like Vader]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlrywxWfpyM&t=1s&ab_channel=AFGuidesHD scares the living the shit out of the human officers around him]]. Except where Anakin is a BadBoss and TinTyrant under the control of a greater authority, Doom Slayer while just as violent is really a BruiserWithASoftCenter who only kills evil, challenges every authority figure trying to control him, and has no real intention to even harm living human beings ever since the beginning. |
| 211 | * ''VideoGame/DragaliaLost'': |
| 212 | ** On closer inspection, Euden actually shares quite a few similarities to [[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire Daenerys]] [[Series/GameOfThrones Targaryen]]. They’re both members of royalty who come from corrupt families and try to sever ties with them. They then go around the kingdom, freeing people who are suffering and recruiting them to their cause. They also have a special connection to dragons, and utilize their abilities in combat. Daenerys, however, can act quite brutal towards her enemies, and rules her people with an iron fist. That is the last way to describe Euden, as he is an AllLovingHero who tries to see the good in his enemies, and is a BenevolentBoss who shows incredible kindness towards his people, which is why he is absolutely beloved by them. |
| 213 | ** [[{{Weredragon}} Mym]] is basically a nicer version of [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Bowser]]. They’re both fire-breathing dragons who are [[{{Yandere}} romantically obsessed]] in someone of royalty (Princess Peach for Bowser, and Prince Euden for Mym), although neither of them return their affection. The difference between them is that Bowser is willing to hurt anyone and everyone just to be with Peach (though admittedly, [[EvenEvilHasStandards he does have standards]]), even after she’s made it clear that she views him as an AbhorrentAdmirer. That’s why he continues to kidnap her time and time again, even [[AndNowYouMustMarryMe trying to force her hand in marriage]] a couple of times, such as in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' and ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''. Mym on the other hand, while she often has fantasies about Euden, she never lets her affection hurt others, and even acts loyal towards Euden. It’s not that he’s disinterested in her, either, he’s just ''very'' ObliviousToLove. There was even one time where Mym actually got really close to being with Euden, but she gave it up for the sake of his friends, something that Bowser would never do (unless it’s a cataclysmic event, in which he would be very, very reluctant to). |
| 214 | * ''VideoGame/FinalCombat'': The Nurse serves as one to [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Medic]]; both are battlefield medics who serve as the main healing classes of their HeroShooter games, who use a HealingShiv to heal and/or supercharge their teammates and also come equipped with a crossbow. While the Medic is a MadDoctor with a casual disregard for ethics and who primarily sees his teammates as an opportunity to relish in his sick desires, the Nurse is a cheerful GenkiGirl who's a lot more eager to sincerely help people and actually cares about the wellbeing of her allies. |
| 215 | * Cloud Strife from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' is this in regard to one of his more obvious inspirations: Guts of ''Manga/{{Berserk}}''. Both are antisocial {{BFS}} wielding badass ChickMagnet mercenaries with a burning hatred for the LongHairedPrettyBoy antagonist (Griffith/Sephiroth) who betrayed them and whom they also have infamously overt FoeRomanceSubtext with. Though while Guts is for the most part TheBerserker with rough, sadistic and extremely cynical qualities, Cloud by comparison is more traditionally ideal and dashing; and while similarly messed up in the head, has still never gone that far over the edge like Guts has. |
| 216 | * ''Franchise/FireEmblem'': |
| 217 | ** Perceval from ''VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade''. He's almost a dead-ringer for Camus from ''Shadow Dragon'', and even fills the same role as a noble paladin on the enemy side. Unlike Camus though, who had to be fought due to MyCountryRightOrWrong, Perceval ''can'' join your army. |
| 218 | ** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance'': Like Cloud Strife mentioned above, protagonist Ike is this to Guts of ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'' fame. Ike is a young prodigy who fights for (and eventually leads) a mercenary group, carrying a massive sword and speaking with a similarly blunt and terse form of speech. However, while Guts is an AntiHero whose CharacterDevelopment is constantly in flux, Ike is a noble hero who only grows more strong-willed and compassionate as the story progresses. To hammer the point home, one of Ike's color palettes in the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' series (actually based on the Black Knight from his very game) gives him a dark color scheme for his outfit, making him resemble Guts even more. |
| 219 | ** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses'': |
| 220 | *** Dimitri --perhaps even more so than Ike-- can be considered this to ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'''s Guts, especially in the TimeSkip where he dons a cape, dark armour and has a missing eye. Like Guts, Dimitri is a BloodKnight who UsedToBeASweetKid and a likeable person but was cruelly betrayed by his beloved and trusted ally (Edelgard – Griffith), turning them into a BlackKnight on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge. However, even at his worst Dimitri never goes to the level of unhinged ruthlessness that Guts exhibits in the Black Swordsman arc or Fantasia arc, and if the player chose Blue Lions as their teaching house, he would be brought back to the more idealistic knight he was in the early portion of the game. ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'' even pits Dimitri against Guts for the latter's second appearance. |
| 221 | *** The previously mentioned Edelgard is this for Griffith. Both are beautiful white-haired charismatic leaders who inspire UndyingLoyalty from their dear allies, but a severe tragedy and their desire for power makes them start JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope, betray their former allies and team up with some despicable monsters to become the DarkMessiah (as seen especially in the Azure Moon and Silver Snow routes). However, unlike Griffith who is a utter bastard to the core, Edelgard has lines she does not cross and does regret her misdeeds and if the player chose the Black Eagles and sided with her in a key chapter she would even be brought back to the side of good; whereas Griffith is beyond any form of redemption. |
| 222 | ** ''VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage'': Veyle is an interesting variation when it comes to [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Prince Zuko]]. They're both the children of the BigBad, a continuously search for the protagonist, and are sometimes their friends, and sometimes their enemies. The difference between them is that Zuko [[WellDoneSonGuy tries to be evil for the sake of appeasing his father]], while Veyle is a NiceGirl who was ForcedIntoEvil against her will. However, since Zuko is not a genuinely evil guy, he often comes across as a HarmlessVillain; while Veyle comes across as a genuine threat thanks to her [[spoiler:[[SplitPersonality evil half.]] However, both of them eventually decide to turn against their fathers and become the EleventhHourRanger for the heroes. Another difference is that Zuko has a genuinely positive role model in the form of Iroh, who helps guide him in the right direction, while Veyle had to figure all of that out on her own.]] |
| 223 | * ''VideoGame/GhostTrickPhantomDetective'' has Inspector Cabanela. With his white suit symbolizing a 100% perfect record, the player is led to make comparisons to Manfred von Karma, the BigBad of ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney'' (a game made by the same director). Von Karma cheated to get a similarly perfect record, and the player is led to believe Cabanela will throw his old partner Jowd under the bus to keep his record clean. [[spoiler:Turns out he's GoodAllAlong and only got such a record so he could look into Jowd's supposed murder of his wife, which he's figured out is actually the work of a ghost like Sissel.]] |
| 224 | * ''VideoGame/GlobalChampion'': General, the FinalBoss in a fighting game made by Creator/{{Taito}} and released in 1994, is a downplayed example in relation to the ''Franchise/StreetFighter'' series' M. Bison. Yeah, General has ambitions for global conquest and is extremely ruthless in battle. Though in contrast to the tyrannical Dictator M. Bison, General does have at least some good qualities as demonstrated in Marco's ending. General [[PetTheDog donates to him a new body and funds for a surgical operation for the disfigured fighter to have his brain placed in it so that he can finally have a normal life]]. Even if one wants to accuse that [[PragmaticVillainy this act of charity is merely a ploy]] to give [[VillainWithGoodPublicity himself some good publicity and deflect himself from public scrutiny]], or even serve an ulterior purpose of using Marco as a guinea pig to test if this can be done for his own soldiers and supporters or even [[BodyBackUpDrive himself if necessary]], it is still a good deed at the end of the day. M. Bison on the other hand has never once done anything remotely humanitarian, and for that matter the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha'' series of games released the year after ''Kaiser Knuckle/Global Champion'' would reveal that Bison intentionally expelled all good from himself in order to [[MadeOfEvil become purely evil]]. |
| 225 | * ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' |
| 226 | ** Sol Badguy is one for [[Manga/{{Hellsing}} Alucard]] (who himself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[Manga/{{Trigun}} Vash the Stampede]]). Both are red-wearing [[ManlyMan manly men]] protagonists with big weapons (a OneHandedZweihander for Sol and two [[HandCannon hand cannons]] for Alucard) who are also powerful, demonic, borderline-eldritch entities who were once human and have also worked for a religious organization hunting down their own kind. They even have something of a mentor-pupil relationship with a blonde-haired person who's also of their own kind (Seras Victoria and Sin Kiske). However, whereas Alucard is a sadistic NinetiesAntiHero bordering on VillainProtagonist, Sol is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold. The similarities are further strengthened with both being voiced by Creator/JojiNakata. |
| 227 | ** Ramlethal Valentine is this for [[VideoGame/BlazBlue Nu-13]] (who herself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Rei Ayanami]]). They are both nonhuman ReiAyanamiExpy clones of a woman who is significantly related to the main character (Saya for Ragna, Aria for Sol), use giant swords in combat, and debuted as the main villains in their respective introductions. Whilst Nu-13 remained a villain [[spoiler:all the way to the end and required what amounted to a near-DeathEqualsRedemption and ''massive'' rehabilitation by her sisters Noel and Lambda to even finally turn face]], Ramlethal goes [[HeelFaceTurn face]] very early after her debut. Nu-13 showing to be batshit insane and off her rocker post-defrosting and her extremely one-sided, obsessive and toxic relationship with Ragna stand in stark contrast with Ramlethal being far more stable post-defrosting and having a much more positive relationship with the man she yearns for Leo. In short, Ramlethal is basically Nu-13 if she grew up in a less cynical, more forgiving world. |
| 228 | ** While he could hardly be called virtuous, Happy Chaos is this to [[Characters/BlazBlueYuukiTerumi Yuuki Terumi]] (who himself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[VisualNovel/FateStayNight Gilgamesh]]). Both are PracticallyJoker [[GreaterScopeVillain Greater Scope Villains]] who are driven by [[ItAmusedMe their own personal enjoyment]] and are pretty much behind virtually everything in the series. Both also managed to influence more recent events of the series before being unsealed. However, Terumi [[MisanthropeSupreme unequivocally hates humanity]] and [[{{Sadist}} wants them to suffer horribly]] by him whereas Chaos believes HumansAreSpecial. The contrast is further highlighted with Terumi's modus operandi being to shove despair down humanity's throats because he believes everything is nothing but lies whereas Chaos basically grew apathetic with concepts like good and evil as he got saddled with omnipotence and carrying all of humanity's hope towards living and thus began instigating conflict to amuse himself and remind humankind of their own humanity. Also, whereas Terumi did plans upon plans to ensure he got what he wanted (save for the occasional SpannerInTheWorks to derail it), Chaos deliberately leaves holes in his schemes as he finds that more entertaining. And lastly, Chaos has an overall better temperament than Terumi. |
| 229 | ** Bridget is what [[VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}} Baby Bonnie Hood]] (who herself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of Literature/RedRidingHood) would be if her outward persona was her real self. Both are young blonde hooded bounty hunters from the United Kingdom, accompanied by an animal companion and fighting against supernatural beings to support their families. However, while B.B. Hood puts on a front as TheFakeCutie, Bridget is genuinely that kind and cheerful. To hammer the point home, their outfits use [[RedOniBlueOni opposing color schemes.]] |
| 230 | ** Slayer is another example for ''VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}}'''s Demitri Maximoff. Both are dapper yet muscular vampires with stylish AnimeHair whom are respectively two of the strongest individuals within their worlds and have WickedCultured tastes. However, whereas Demitri is a power hungry VillainProtagonist EvilOverlord who only ever helps the good guys out in an EnemyMine, Slayer is a gentleman FriendlyNeighbourhoodVampire who is at worst an AloofAlly to Sol. Additionally, Slayer’s relationship with Sharon is mutually loving and caring (she can survive him draining the blood from her body), in contrast to Demitri’s relationship with Morrigan which in the original games was lustfully dominating and [[VillainousCrush one-sided]] with Morrigan turning herself into stone rather than become another SexSlave to his VampiresHarem. Though in other titles, Demitri and Morrigan are portrayed as a mutually affectionate couple like Slayer and Sharon. |
| 231 | * Zagreus from ''VideoGame/{{Hades}}'' is this for [[VideoGame/GodOfWar Kratos]]. They are both sons of a major Greek God who journey out of the Underwood, have pale skin, wield multiple special weapons, fight and kill their way through armies of monsters before beating their God fathers at the end of their journeys. Except where Kratos (before the 2018 game) was a colossal asshole who needlessly slaughtered innocent people and [[RageAgainstTheHeavens hated the Greek Gods to the point of killing them all]], Zagreus is a NiceGuy whose adventure is instead actually more about [[PalsWithJesus befriending the Greek Pantheon]] and even sorts his issues with his almighty father out. |
| 232 | * ''VideoGame/KillerInstinct'': |
| 233 | ** T.J. Combo is clearly based upon ''Franchise/StreetFighter'''s Balrog, with both being [[BlackBoxerStereotype brutish African-American boxers]] whose careers were derailed by scandal (Combo getting busted for using illegal cybernetic implants and Balrog [[CasualtyInTheRing killing an opponent in the ring]]), turning them towards the open arms of a NebulousEvilOrganisation (Ultratech and Shadaloo) that promised them an easy way to regain their status and wealth. Balrog remains an unrepentant crook that [[OnlyInItForTheMoney is quick to abandon Shadaloo when an even bigger paycheck is dangled in front of him]]. Combo, on the other hand, eventually came to regret his actions and [[TheAtoner turns on Ultratech in order to prove that he has now become a honest fighter]]. And just like the example from VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses above, WebAnimation/DeathBattle has both boxers fight in a battle to the death in a boxing arena. |
| 234 | ** Hisako is basically a lift of [[Literature/TheRing Sadako Yamamura]], right down to her movements and "glitching out". However, whereas Sadako went after anyone who'd dare play the haunted video tape she was in and didn't care too much if others got in her crossfire, Hisako strictly went after Ultratech because they plundered her gravesite. Even their origin stories contrast, where Sadako was born and died in an abusive, dysfunctional environment, Hisako died in a HeroicSacrifice defending her village against a band of pillaging raiders. [[spoiler:Season 3 would have her ascend from a vengeful Onryō into a much more heroic guardian spirit Shin Hisako]]. |
| 235 | * ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'': |
| 236 | ** In ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', Groose is an incredibly tall, large-framed, yellow-eyed man with red hair who is established as a rival to Link, pursues Zelda, and has a smug sense of entitlement. That's a description that fits Ganondorf, the main villain of the ''Zelda'' series, but through CharacterDevelopment, Groose evolves into a heroic twist on the character. |
| 237 | ** Navi of ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'', is obviously inspired by Tinkerbell of ''Literature/PeterPan'' both being the FairyCompanion whom originate from a place of ageless children. However while she’s annoying at times (“Hey listen!”), Navi completely lacks Tinkerbell’s traditional ClingyJealousGirl and WomanScorned qualities towards Link. Spryte from the 90s cartoon and Tatl from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora’s Mask]]'' adhere closer to Tink, the fairy TropeCodifier, especially personality-wise. |
| 238 | ** For that matter, Link himself counts as this for Peter Pan. Which the Disney-loving Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed himself. Both are elfin, green-garbed, always youthful (barring the [[SpiritAdvisor Hero’s Shade]]), adventurous sword-wielding boys who at various points fight their own shadow. They’re also frequently accompanied by a fairy and play a woodwind instrument, particularly in the aforementioned ''[=OoT=]''. However whereas Peter was a BloodKnight and borderline SociopathicHero who outright forgets about Tinkerbell after she dies, Link by contrast is always presented as a IdealHero in the games (at worst being a bit of a glutton according to Zelda in ''Breath of the Wild'', with a vendetta against pots). Unlike Peter, Link does not forget about Navi and actively searches for her at the start of ''Majora’s Mask''. |
| 239 | ** ''VideoGame/CadenceOfHyrule'' has a variation with the villain Octavo. He is introduced as a sorcerer who wants to steal the Triforce, and not only does he look and act very much like the recurring ''Zelda'' villain Vaati, but it's hinted in and out of the game that he may be an incarnation of Vaati himself. [[spoiler:However, he's ultimately a WellIntentionedExtremist who does what he does to stop a prophecy of Ganon coming to power from coming true. When he finds out that a possible future version of him became Hyrule's new EvilOverlord after defeating Ganon, [[FutureMeScaresMe he's completely horrified]] and works to undo the events of the timeline]]. |
| 240 | * ''VideoGame/MasterDetectiveArchivesRainCode'': [[AntiHero While virtuous may not be the right word here]] (at least initially), Shinigami is effectively this to [[spoiler:Junko Enoshima]] from ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}''. Aside from how Shinigami's humanoid form looks very similar to [[spoiler:Junko]], both of the girls enjoy killing, and they both are responsible for executing the main culprits of their respective franchise. However, while [[spoiler:Junko]] kills off the culprits just for her desire to have people feel despair and gives them {{Cruel and Unusual Death}}s, Shinigami pretty much needs to kill the culprits off just so that Yuma can escape the mystery labyrinths [[spoiler:without ending their pact]], and even comforts [[spoiler:Yakou Furio]] as he dies. Shinigami also grows to care about Yuma, and ends up becoming a good friend to him, while [[spoiler:Junko]] is extremely willing to [[KillTheOnesYouLove kill-off those she cares about.]] |
| 241 | * Solid Snake of ''VideoGame/MetalGear'' is very clearly inspired by Creator/KurtRussell’s Snake Plissken from ''Film/EscapeFromNewYork'' with ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty MGS2]] '' even having Snake use “Pliskin” an alias. Yet visual similarities and name aside, Plissken is a SociopathicHero who mostly cares little for people unrelated to his mission e.g he doesn’t lift a finger to save a drugged woman getting gang raped in front of him, and has scant few altruistic traits at all. Snake, on the other hand, is a AlwaysSaveTheGirl KnightInSourArmour who cares deeply for innocent lives and doesn’t enjoy getting pulled from early [[SledDogsThroughTheSnow dog-sledding]] retirement back into the field. |
| 242 | * ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' is a CastOfExpies franchise, so this was inevitable: |
| 243 | ** Raiden was heavily based on Lightning from ''Film/BigTroubleInLittleChina''; both are supernatural Asian warriors with [[ShockAndAwe storm powers]] and [[AllAsiansWearConicalStrawHats coolie hats]]. While Lightning is [[BigBad Lo Pan's]] [[SmugSuper smug]], evil lackey, Raiden ([[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness past the first game]]) is a [[BigGood heroic]] [[MentorArchetype mentor figure]]. Tellingly, Raiden's nemesis is Shang Tsung, ''MK's'' [[{{expy}} answer to]] Lo Pan. |
| 244 | ** Kung Lao, like Oddjob from ''Film/{{Goldfinger}}'', is another Asian martial artist with a signature hat... ''their'' hats, however, double as lethal [[WeaponizedHeadgear throwing]] [[DeadlyDisc weapons]]. Oddjob was a criminal out to destroy Fort Knox, while Kung Lao works to save Earth from otherworldly tyrants. |
| 245 | ** The CyberNinja characters Cyrax and Smoke are meant to be {{Predator Pastiche}}s, which is why they have [[DreadlockWarrior dreadlock-esque]] cable arrays and [[WalkingArmory tons of hidden weapons]] (plus the {{self destruct| mechanism}}, natch). Unlike Yautja, who kill people for sport, the cyborgs fight on humanity's behalf... [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor mostly]] (evil brainwashing. what can you do?). |
| 246 | * Shanghai Alice from ''VideoGame/NeptuniaSistersVsSisters'' is basically a copy of [[Franchise/TouhouProject Reimu Hakurei]], what with her being a red and white {{miko}} who fights the bad guys only because her day was interrupted (namely by the Trendi Phenomenon in the case of Shanghai Alice). However, Reimu is a greedy, lazy jerk who is openly hostile to {{yokai}}s and belittles others, while Shanghai Alice is sociable and laid-back. |
| 247 | * ''VideoGame/Persona5'': [[spoiler: Goro Akechi]] is similar in appearance and apparent motivation to [[Manga/DeathNote Light Yagami]], being an extremely manipulative teenage boy obsessed with his own bizarre viewpoint of justice, and a desire to please their [[WellDoneSonGuy absentee father.]] However, while Light devolves into being purely obsessed with stroking his own ego and achieving power no matter what, [[spoiler: Goro]] genuinely believes in his view of justice to the point [[spoiler: he is eventually convinced to side with the heroes,]] and while Light's father genuinely loves him, [[spoiler: Goro's]] is an abusive monster that is responsible for many of his current problems. |
| 248 | * Citron from ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombiesGardenWarfare 2'' is clearly based on the Droidekas/Destroyer Droids from the ''Franchise/StarWars'' franchise; he can fold himself into a ball for faster travel and unfolds into a creature with more than two legs and a laser gun. But whereas the Droidekas served as the Seperatists' EvilMinions, Citron is a member of the heroic Plant Team. |
| 249 | * ''VideoGame/PizzaTower'': Downplayed with Peppino. His transformation and dash-and-bash-based gameplay mark him as an expy of VideoGame/{{Wario}}, but he replaces Wario's usual greed and arrogance with equal amounts of anxiety and stress. Unlike the impulse-based plots for Wario's games, Peppino's story is simply trying to stop Pizzaface from blowing up his business. |
| 250 | * The titular character of ''VideoGame/ProfessorLayton'' checks off a lot of boxes when compared to Literature/SherlockHolmes. Both of them are renowned detectives that are seen as indispensable to their respective versions of Scotland Yard (complete with their own InspectorLestrade), both of them are antagonized by their moral opposite, and both of them are always within close proximity to someone they view as a close friend. However, there's one thing Sherlock has that Layton doesn't: [[{{Jerkass}} an upturned nose to everyone around them]]. WordOfGod says Layton is also this to [[Franchise/AceAttorney Phoenix Wright]], having all of his good points but none of what Akihiro Hino saw as his bad points, and it shows--while Layton is still good at solving crimes and [[GivingSomeoneThePointerFinger pointing]] [[DeclarativeFinger fingers]], he's a gentleman to Phoenix's FirstPersonSmartass, well-respected to Phoenix's ButtMonkey, and an UnfazedEveryman to Phoenix's bizarre mix of OnlySaneMan and LargeHam (which is highlighted in their [[VideoGame/ProfessorLaytonVsPhoenixWrightAceAttorney crossover game]]). |
| 251 | * ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil'': |
| 252 | ** Chris Redfield by the time of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvilVillage'' has become highly akin to Naked Snake aka Big Boss of ''VideoGame/MetalGear'' fame. Both are SmokingIsCool, ChickMagnet, CommandingCoolness superhuman soldiers who are the leaders of a military squad named after a canine (FOXHOUND for Big Boss, Wolf Hound Squad for Chris) who have become embittered and jaded by the system and the loss of numerous allies. Yet, whilst Big Boss eventually went over the edge and become a [[WeaponOfMassDestruction Metal Gear]]-creating extremist, Chris on the other hand though morally dubious by ''Village'' is still a hero who never goes too far thanks in part to his remaining allies and family. |
| 253 | ** Fong Ling from ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvilSurvivor Gun Survivor]]'' actually serves as this to a character already in the series: Ada Wong, whom she is an {{expy}} of. Both are sexy female Chinese super spies with ostentatious dress sense, a preference for handguns and a romance with an American agent (Leon and Bruce). Except while Ada is a notorious HeelFaceRevolvingDoor and TheVamp who backstabs and manipulates people including Leon who likes her, Fong-Ling by contrast is an unambiguously heroic NiceGirl who continues her mission despite being abandoned by her country, simply because it’s the right thing to do. Her relationship with Bruce, unlike Ada and Leon, has no emotional abuse or manipulation to it whatsoever. She’s generally what Ada would be if she was a clear-cut hero rather than a FemmeFatale. |
| 254 | * ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiV'': [[PlayerCharacter The Nahobino]] is an expy of the standard "evil, androgynous {{Bishonen}} GodhoodSeeker BigBad" that [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Sephiroth]] codified and [[FountainOfExpies set as JRPG standard]]. His origins are the typical HumanoidAbomination HalfHumanHybrid, and he's got the classic [[LongHairedPrettyBoy luscious locks]] and [[YellowEyesOfSneakiness unusual eyes]] and strong association with holy symbology, complete with an elegant {{BFS}} LaserBlade. With his [[LegionsOfHell army of demons]], the Nahobino conquers [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu the other gods]] explicitly to [[AGodAmI attain godhood]] and remake the world [[InTheirOwnImage to his taste]]. ''However'' [[LessDisturbingInContext all these are GOOD things in context]]: because GodIsDead, the modern world will soon fade away and strand its unprepared residents in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. The only way to avert this is for a replacement TopGod takes the throne; the Nahobino is one of a ''very'' small pool of candidates and the ''only'' one who even remotely cares for humanity. The demonic army he acquires is are just the series' {{Mons}}, and [[MultipleEndings whatever new world you create]] will be a ''damn'' sight better than [[AfterTheEnd either the "real" world]] or [[CrapsackWorld the other gods' ambitions]]. |
| 255 | * ''VideoGame/SINoALICE'': The ending for the Taiwanese and Global servers reveals Library!Alice to be a rather downplayed example of this to [[spoiler:Omori, the titular protagonist of ''VideoGame/{{Omori}}'' and ''WebComic/{{Omoriboy}}'' -- both characters are alter egos of a suicidally depressed teenager (Reality!Alice and Sunny, respectively), with dark color schemes, a penchant for using blades, a disturbingly callous attitude towards using violence to achieve their goals, [[TheStoic frequently taking on an emotionless persona]], [[{{Determinator}} never giving up on their mission even to their own detriment]], and being revealed to have been dreamed up by the aforementioned teenager to cope with the trauma of their real life, only for the alter ego to gain a will of their own and turn their violent impulses towards their original self. What separates the two is what they do at the very end of the story: while Library!Alice eventually accepts the player's help to save Reality!Alice from herself and let her carry on with life, even if it means [[DreamApocalypse she will be erased alongside Library]], Omori tries one last time to maintain the charade of Headspace by delivering a BreakingSpeech towards Sunny with the intention of [[DrivenToSuicide convincing him to take his own life]]]]. |
| 256 | * ''VideoGame/{{Splatterhouse}}'': Rick Taylor was heavily inspired by [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason Voorhees]], with him being an imposing figure donning a [[CoolMask hockey mask]] prone to wanton slaughter (and had Rick been a VillainProtagonist [[WhatCouldHaveBeen as initially conceptualized]], he would've been a one-to-one CaptainErsatz of Jason). But unlike Jason, who regularly kills innocent people in service of his equally as murderous mother, Rick's wrath is directed towards malevolent monsters and demons, and he fights for the noble cause of saving his lover. |
| 257 | * While making the jump to ''VideoGame/StarFoxAdventures'' from ''VideoGame/DinosaurPlanetRare'', Krystal was redesigned to resemble the title character of ''ComicBook/{{Vampirella}}'' going from [[https://shmuplations.com/starfoxadventures/ an interview with Takaya Imamura]]. Like the Queen of Screams, Krystal is a [[{{Stripperiffic}} scantily clad]] and beautiful heroine who wields fantastical powers via [[WizardsFromOuterSpace her alien heritage]] ([[OurVampiresAreDifferent vampire’s power set]] for Vampirella, [[TelepathicSpacemen psionics]] and a MagicStaff for Krystal). Whereas Vampirella is usually depicted as an AntiHero[=/=]DarkActionGirl who has [[HorrorHunger troubling dealing with her hunger for blood]], Krystal is a [[TheSoftHeartedWarrior Soft Hearted Warrior]] who would become [[TheHeart Star Fox's moral center]] after she joins them, while having none of the literal bloodthirst of her inspiration. |
| 258 | * ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheDivineForce'': The Scorpium are very much like the [[Franchise/StarTrek Borg]]. They are a techno-organical multi-species collective, that [[AssimilationPlot assimilates new species]] in order to achieve perfection. Their technology is superior to almost every other race in the setting, and they believe that every sentient creature must be eventually "integrated", and don't understand why anyone would resist. The main difference is that the Scorpium collective is actually benevolent. Its members are not drones, but willing individuals, who merely communicate through the network, and any member can leave the collective, if they desire so. Their colonies are outright utopian, and the advanced technology guarantees very high standards of living. If anything, Scorpium's main flaw is ''too much'' freedom, [[spoiler:which allows some unsavory people to worm their way in and propagate dangerous ideas, eventually founding a RenegadeSplinterFaction with [[TyrantTakesTheHelm themselves as leaders]]]]. |
| 259 | * ''Franchise/StreetFighter'': |
| 260 | ** Guile was -- according to WordOfGod -- inspired by Rudol von Stroheim from ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureBattleTendency'', both having green military outfits, blonde towering ImprobableHairstyle and deeply patriotic attitudes. However, Stroheim '''[[ThoseWackyNazis is a Nazi!]]''' (even when [[HeelFaceTurn for the majority of his role]] [[TokenEvilTeammate is on the heroes' side]], and is [[EqualOpportunityEvil more concerned about bravery than ethnicity]]), while Guile is a red-blooded and heroic American who despises fascism and dictators like Bison. |
| 261 | ** Gouken, who made his playable CameBackStrong debut in ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'', definitely is this for Heihachi of ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' fame (aside from already serving as his brother Akuma's GoodCounterpart). Both are old and grizzled Japanese martial arts masters who remain exceptionally strong despite being well past their prime, have raised multiple students/children and are powerful enough to directly combat demonically empowered opponents such as Akuma and Kazuya. Except, Heihachi is a [[EvilOldFolks despicable old bastard]] who horrifically abuses and tries to kill his children and grandchildren for standing in his way to undisputed power, or just having superpowers while he doesn’t, in stark contrast to Gouken who found TheHero Ryu in the wild and lovingly raised him as his own son and took Ken under his wing as well. Basically, Gouken is the sweet old man Heihachi could’ve been if he wasn’t such a petty ArrogantKungFuGuy [[ItsAllAboutMe with a head that is stuck up his own ass]]. |
| 262 | ** Newcomer Manon from ''VideoGame/StreetFighter6'' was based off Shermie from ''Franchise/TheKingOfFighters'', both being fringed pink-haired fanservicey French grapplers who are quite flirtatious. Although, where Shermie is a FemmeFatale and part of the villainous Team Orochi, Manon is one of the heroes and has no SuperpoweredEvilSide like Shermie does. |
| 263 | * ''VideoGame/UnderNightInBirth'': Londrekia Light is this to [[Characters/BlazBlueJinKisaragi Jin Kisaragi]] (who himself is a CorruptedCharacterCopy of [[VideoGame/GuiltyGear Ky Kiske]]). While both are light-themed {{Bishonen}} high-ranks of their respective organizations who use [[AnIcePerson ice powers during combat]], Jin is at his best a [[ItsAllAboutMe self-absorbed]] [[{{Jerkass}} asshole]] and SmugSnake and at his worst, a [[MaskOfSanity closeted psychopath]], while Londrekia is a legitimate AllLovingHero who [[SympathyForTheDevil feels bad for the creatures he hunts]] and is considered the BigGood among his organization. |
| 264 | * ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'': |
| 265 | ** [[Characters/UndertalePapyrus Papyrus]] is said in the art book to have been based on Dedan, the StarterVillain of ''VideoGame/{{OFF}}'', and was originally closer in personality to Dedan -- a [[SirSwearsALot foul-mouthed]], brutish, and egotistical {{Jerkass}} who is a MeanBoss to his subordinates, frequently threatening them with violence for merely annoying him and leaving them at the mercy of the Spectres. As of the actual game, Papyrus retains the egotism and does try to capture the protagonist but is otherwise a complete inversion of Dedan -- a NiceGuy to everyone and a MinionWithAnFInEvil at worst who can't bring himself to be truly mean. |
| 266 | ** [[Characters/UndertaleUndyne Undyne]] basically received all of Dedan's traits that Papyrus was originally supposed to have -- being the brutish local SirSwearsALot who wants to beat up the protagonist. But even she is severely toned down compared to Dedan; she never abuses her subordinates, instead showing genuine care for them (especially Papyrus), and has a sense of justice which drives her to fight the protagonist who she thinks is a danger to her people. At worst, she is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold. |
| 267 | ** [[spoiler:[[Characters/UndertaleAsgoreDreemurr King Asgore Dreemurr]] is based off [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Bowser]] and [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Ganon]] -- a MonsterLord who wants to acquire the MacGuffin and TakeOverTheWorld, apparently for the sake of his people. But despite initially being portrayed as the standard BigBad, it turns out he's a GentleGiant who is friendly to just about everyone and beloved by his people, and at worst he is a TragicVillain who genuinely does not want to kill anyone but feels forced to by circumstances, completely lacking Bowser's fanaticism and pride in his evil deeds, and Ganon's penchant for cruelty and lust for power.]] |
| 268 | * ''VideoGame/Wizard101'': Professor Cyrus Drake slowly becomes this as the game progresses. While his personality at first is a near dead-ringer for [[Literature/HarryPotter Severus Snape]], Cyrus has several nuances that set him apart from the SadistTeacher, even with Snape's own HiddenDepths. For one, Cyrus is quite content with being the Myth Professor, as it was his chosen school by choice and thus he lacks any complaints about his job that Snape did. And while Snape was a DoubleAgent, with his loyalties being unknown, Cyrus was always a staunch ally of Wizard City and legitimately leads the charge against his brother in Dragonspyre. His background also lacks the [[AbusiveParents abusive nature of Snape's]], and is in fact so different that drawing comparisons isn't quite so easy. |
| 269 | * ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles2'': The Architect is one to [[spoiler:Zanza]] from ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles'' and Deus from ''VideoGame/{{Xenogears}}''. Someone GenreSavvy would expect him to be a villainous DemiurgeArchetype like the others, but [[MetaTwist it turns out]] the Architect is [[GodIsGood entirely benevolent]], only wants what's best for his creations, [[TheAtoner deeply regrets his actions in the past world]] and calmly accepts his death rather than throwing a SuicidalCosmicTemperTantrum like his counterpart. [[spoiler:The reveal that The Architect is the good side of Klaus while Zanza's the scientist's evil side further reinforces this.]] |
| 270 | * ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3'': Dawnhero Isurd is this for Kahran Ramsus from ''VideoGame/{{Xenogears}}''. He shares a lot in common with Ramsus design-wise, and like Ramsus he is renowned as [[TheAce a genius tactician and army commander]] who has a close and ambiguously romantic relationship with an aloof purple-haired female subordinate. Like Ramsus, he also has [[TheResenter a fanatical and all-consuming hatred]] with a member of the main party, with the fact that the main target of his ire is his former friend Taion giving him elements of Ramsus analogues [[VideoGame/{{Xenosaga}} Margulis]] and [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1 Mumkhar]]. [[spoiler:However, it's revealed after defeating him in combat that the Isurd the party fought is actually a mud clone who exemplifies [[EnemyWithout Isurd's darkest thoughts ramped up to their worst extremes]], and that the true Isurd is nothing like that, instead being a kind BigBrotherMentor and AFatherToHisMen whose greatest enemy is mundane overwork. Ironically, he better exemplifies the kind of person Ramsus might have been had he been more well-adjusted instead of falling prey to Myyah's machinations and letting his inferiority complex utterly consume him]]. |
| 271 | * ''VideoGame/YakuzaLikeADragon'': Ichiban Kasuga shares many similarities to Akira "Nishiki" Nishikiyama from ''VideoGame/Yakuza1'' from having a Koi Fish themed tattoo (His is a Koi Dragon, a Koi Fish evolving into a Dragon), wears his heart on his sleeves, and shares the same japanese voice actor. But the main difference is that Ichiban took the prison time for someone else instead of the other way around Nishiki had his best friend Kiryu do for him. And due to this Nishiki got dealt hardship after hardship, almost being punished for avoiding jail to the point he embraces a StartOfDarkness and becomes one of the main antagonists of Yakuza against Kiryu. But Ichiban never loses his optimism and remains a steadfast hero who saves Japan from Bleach Japan [[spoiler:and it's founder Masato Arakawa/Ryo Aoki (The man he served prison time for)]]. |
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| 275 | * ''WebVideo/GhostbleedTheBioHorror'': Ernstwaffen Krieghauser is transparently based on Albert Wesker from ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil1'', his name is meant to evoke the Nazis to a cartoonish degree, and much of the short repeatedly suggests he's a villain through comically suspicious behavior, [[spoiler:but it's revealed near the end that he's actually trying to stop the real villain, Rita Slider]]. |
| 276 | * ''WebAnimation/TheAmazingDigitalCircus'': It's a bit of a stretch to call him "virtuous", but Caine is based off of [[Literature/IHaveNoMouthAndIMustScream AM]], both being insane AIs putting humans in a similar FateWorseThanDeath. However, AM acts out of naked sadism and hatred. Caine, on the other hand, is a fun-loving fellow who [[ObliviouslyEvil doesn't actually know he's causing harm.]] There's also their reactions to the idea of escape. AM has no intention of letting anyone escape, [[WhoWantsToLiveForever not even by death]], and becomes ''quite'' angry when one does manage to kill themself, while Caine actually ''wants'' to provide his performers an exit (since they keep asking for one) but doesn't have a good grasp on what that actually means. |
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| 280 | * ''Webcomic/QuentynQuinnSpaceRanger'': Q and Cue are both SufficientlyAdvancedAliens who are regarded as interfering nuisances by the starships they follow and even have near-identical names. However, ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'''s crew are presented as smart, ethical people who try to protect the innocent (both their own and other cultures), even if it requires a little LoopholeAbuse, whereas Q is a smug jerk who tends to cause trouble wherever he goes. The crew of the ''Glorious Undertaking'' are ethically skewed and TooDumbToLive, and Cue is friendlier and humbler than Q, even seeking out an assessment of its caretaking capabilities. |
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| 284 | * In the ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' episode "Sense and Sensei-bility" in which Snot joins a ThugDojo, the sensei is an obvious parody of [[Film/TheKarateKid John Kreese]], but whereas Kreese was an AxCrazy [[TheSociopath sociopath]] who WouldHurtAChild, the sensei here is a pretty normal guy who gives questionable advice but nonetheless cares about his students and is said to be a ParentalSubstitute to one with a difficult home life. By contrast, later in the episode, Roger pulls out a Mr. Miyagi-inspired persona to teach Steve karate, but instead of being a TricksterMentor who uses household chores to secretly teach karate techniques, he just blows off practice and has Steve do his chores for him, then sends him off to the karate tournament [[CurbStompBattle horribly unprepared]]. |
| 285 | * ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDragonJakeLong'': Jasmine is, at first glance, a dead ringer for ''Manga/{{Tomie}}'' -- both are dark-haired young girls with noticeable moles under their left eyes, causes men to fall head over heels for them upon merely glancing at them, [[spoiler:and happen to be a HumanoidAbomination]]. But while Tomie is fully aware of what she is doing and willingly abuses everyone she comes across, Jasmine is only malicious due to her SuperpoweredEvilSide and is otherwise friendly to everyone she meets. |
| 286 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'': Marcy Wu is this with one of her VA's Haley Tju previous role Darcy Wong from ''Series/TheThundermans''. For starters, they both have very similar names (even moreso when Marcy becomes Darcy/The Core), they are both intelligent young girls who's worst actions sometimes stem from moving angst. However, Darcy Wong is a mean spirited, rude, violent, and unlikable {{Jerkass}}, while Marcy Wu is a friendly, sweet, innocent, and loveable NiceGirl. Plus, Darcy clearly takes pleasure in what she does, like stealing other people's stuff, vandalizing personal property, and tormenting people and animals while showing no remorse for her mean, destructive, and violent tendencies, making it hard for anyone to feel bad for her, while Marcy has more sympathetic reasons for what she did and has a HeelRealization for the severity of her actions and does everything she could to make things right, making it much more easier to feel sorry for her. |
| 287 | * ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens'': Gabriella Espinosa is this to [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Jessica Lovejoy]]. They both act as love interests to a young, troublemaking lead character, and like to cause mischief alongside them. However, Jessica is even more mischievous than Bart, and is willing to cross lines that even he wouldn't, such as pulling a fire alarm and [[{{Frameup}} pinning it on Bart]]. Gabriella isn't like that, as she is about as moral as Cricket, and they seem to have a genuine bond with each other. |
| 288 | * ''WesternAnimation/BunsenIsABeast'': |
| 289 | ** The main protagonist, Mikey Monroe, takes a few characteristics from [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents Timmy Turner]][[note]] [[WhatCouldHaveBeen Who was going to be named Mikey]], one of Butch's sons, but the trouble between the both of them led to Butch basing his name on his other son, Timmy. [[/note]] and [[WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom Danny Fenton]], the respective protagonists of Creator/{{Butch Hartman}}'s previous cartoons; all three are BookDumb male protagonists who get into interesting situations, live in a fantastic world, and have quirky friends. But whereas Timmy and Danny are prone to making poor decisions and have a bad case of ItsAllAboutMe (especially the former), as well as having a complicated and zig-zagging relationship with their [[WackyParentSeriousChild parents]] ([[ParentalNeglect neglectful]] and borderline [[AbusiveParents abusive]] parents in Timmy's case, {{amazingly embarrassing|Parents}} DitzyGenius parents plus a KnowNothingKnowItAll sister to boot in Danny's case), [[WithFriendsLikeThese friends]], and even girlfriends (in Timmy's case, he has to deal with the unwanted affection from [[StalkerWithACrush Tootie]]), Mikey is a [[FriendToAllLivingThings caring]], [[AllLovingHero all-loving]] NiceGuy who has a very healthy relationship with his friends and family (and vice-versa), with [[spoiler:his feelings towards Sophie being reincorporated after which they became an OfficialCouple]]. Another way to contrast the three of them is that Timmy and Danny (though not as prominent as the former) [[ButtMonkey don't have the best of luck]], while Mikey comes out the winner all the time. |
| 290 | ** Sophie Sanders is based on ''[=FOP's=]'' Trixie Tang. They're both very popular girls on to which the main protagonist has a crush on, but while Trixie is an AlphaBitch (particularly in the later seasons, as she was more of a LovableAlphaBitch early on) who considers Timmy an AbhorrentAdmirer, Sophie is a sweetheart who doesn't have a mean bone in her body and is just ObliviousToLove [[spoiler:before becoming Mikey's actual girlfriend]]. |
| 291 | * ''WesternAnimation/DotaDragonsBlood'' has Davion who is unmistakably based on Guts from ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'' to extent he’s almost a dead ringer for the Black Swordsman. On top of physical similarities and both wielding massive swords, they both also suffer from a EnemyWithin which cause them to go all “beast mode”. Conversely however Davion is far more optimistic and mentally healthier than Guts and manages to sort his problems out, thanks in part to not losing the majority of his TrueCompanions. |
| 292 | * ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'': |
| 293 | ** Storkules is an expy of the Greek mythological hero Hercules/Heracles, who, along with his strength and courage, was known in the original myths as having extreme passions, such as sexual appetite, hunger and thirst, and rage. Storkules, while still strong and brave, expresses his passions in more positive ways, and is more of a NiceGuy and GentleGiant, who only attacks when forced to. |
| 294 | ** Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera/Gizmoduck is a take on Iron Man, specifically "Peter Parker meets Iron Man" according to WordOfGod -- while he has the intelligence and robot suit of Tony Stark, he lacks Stark's ego and addictive vices and wants to help in any way he can. |
| 295 | * Ralph Wolf, enemy of Sam Sheepdog who [[ReusedCharacterDesign looks an awful lot like fellow]] ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes'' canine Wile E. Coyote (in fact, a later episode made them long-lost brothers). He's a literal PunchClockVillain who's friends with Sam Sheepdog off the clock while Wile E. is a true-blue fanatic who will stop at nothing to catch the Roadrunner, no matter how much AmusingInjuries he has to suffer through. |
| 296 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': [[Characters/TheOwlHouseTheCollector The Collector]] is based on Bill Cipher from ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''. They both are omnipotent creatures from another dimension, [[TimeAbyss very ancient]], [[ImmortalImmaturity childlike]] who turn their respective settings into a living Hell, but that's all they have in common. The Collector is ObliviouslyEvil GooGooGodlike, while Bill is a PsychopathicManchild. [[spoiler:The Collector is a good person who just played without consequences but then made a HeelFaceTurn, fixes their mistakes, and goes to learn more about the universe, while Bill just destroyed his own dimension and wanted to do the same to another [[ItAmusedMe out of sheer boredom]] [[ForTheEvulz and evil]] with [[NotSoWellIntentionedExtremist the excuse of freeing worlds]] and [[NeverMyFault excusing himself from the consequences]]. Also, while The Collector [[RedemptionEarnsLife saves themself through redemption]] and [[TheAtoner decides to atone for his sins]], Bill feels [[DirtyCoward scared]] when he was tricked and has a VillainousBreakdown before his death, [[FaceDeathWithDespair pathetically trying to bargain with Stan to save his ass]] and eventually was erased, showing him to be nothing more than a DirtyCoward.]] |
| 297 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'': Papi Boulevardez is a [[PracticallyJoker parody of The Joker]]--purple suit, green hair, and [[TheHyena cackling laugh]] included. But he's no murdering madman like the Clown Prince of Crime... he's just a [[ScrewPolitenessImASenior rude]] old geezer who likes to laugh at his own jokes. |
| 298 | * ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': |
| 299 | ** Scratchy from ''JustForFun/TheItchyAndScratchyShow'' is based on [[WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry Tom]] and [[WesternAnimation/HermanAndKatnip Katnip]] from their respective shows, but while the latter two are ([[DependingOnTheWriter mostly]]) antagonistic to their rodent rivals Jerry and Herman, Scratchy is almost always shown as entirely harmless and kind, making Itchy's murder of Scratchy come across as even more cruel. |
| 300 | ** Frank Grimes in "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS8E23HomersEnemy Homer's Enemy]]" is based on Creator/MichaelDouglas' character, Bill Foster, from ''Film/FallingDown'', in both his design and his character arc as a miserable "everyman" who snaps after a Trauma Conga Line and [[spoiler: dies as a result of his own vices]]. Though while Foster becomes the VigilanteMan "D-Fens", the only lengths Grimes goes to is setting up Homer to be publicly humiliated, [[SpringtimeForHitler which backfires completely]], and [[spoiler: the only person he ends up killing is himself in an insanity-induced HighVoltageDeath]]. |
| 301 | * ''WesternAnimation/{{Spliced}}'': The Doctor, a MadScientist who created nearly everybody on Keepaway Island. He's based on the eponymous scientist of ''Literature/TheIslandOfDoctorMoreau''. But he appears to be better than Moreau: he's a MotherlyScientist who appreciates his creations, and he looks quite sad when he's arrested and taken away from the island. This is proven by the fact that despite having been arrested for his crimes against nature years ago, his legacy is well preserved by the mutants he left behind (his image is virtually everywhere on Keepaway Island, they miss him very much and have only fond memories about him). |
| 302 | * [[Characters/StevenUniversePeridot Peridot]] from ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse.'' As a [[LargeHam hammy]] [[LittleGreenMen green]] alien invader with technological skill, she's an obvious {{Expy}} of WesternAnimation/InvaderZim, except she's much saner and eventually [[HeelFaceTurn sees the beauty in Earth and joins the Crystal Gems]] after giving an epic chew-out to Yellow Diamond, whereas Zim has an ''extremely'' misplaced UndyingLoyalty to the Almighty Tallest, who hate him, and eventually [[NotSoHarmlessVillain becomes a very serious threat]] by the time of ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZimEnterTheFlorpus''. |
| 303 | * ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'': The Alien Skull Hunter is a rather obvious PredatorPastiche and thus riffs heavily on [[Franchise/{{Predator}} the Yautja]] -- he too is an alien that [[HuntingTheMostDangerousGame hunts sapient species for sport]], [[CreepySouvenir collects their skulls as trophies]], and comes equipped with a CoolMask with thermal vision, [[BladeBelowTheShoulder wristblades]], and [[DeadlyDisc shootable razor-sharp discs]]. However, while the Yautja would never even think twice against killing their marked prey, have little to no interest in anything outside of hunting, and display such degrees of fanaticism that [[BetterToDieThanBeKilled they would rather die than face the consequences of returning as failures]], the Alien Skull Hunter is [[TastesLikeFriendship quick to befriend the Teen Titans after being offered coconut curry]] to the extent that he is rather saddened [[ButNowIMustGo when he has to depart]], and is thus willing to spare most of them as a result. |
| 304 | * ''WesternAnimation/TinyToonAdventures'': Furrball is the Tiny Toons' counterpart to [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Sylvester]], the bad cat who keeps trying to eat Tweety Bird. Furrball is not nearly as mean, being a poor alley cat who just wants to mind his own business, but keeps falling victim to comic misfortune. |
| 305 | * ''WesternAnimation/UglyAmericans'': A WholePlotReference of ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga'' has Grimes' daughter and her boyfriend Blake, who are essentially positive takes on Bella Swan and Edward Cullen respectively. Blake lacks all of Edward's controlling and abusive tendencies, and is a NiceGuy who would be the perfect husband and son-in-law; meanwhile, Grime's daughter is a drama queen and a bit of a pretentious know-it-all, but she's significantly more sympathetic and likable than Bella. |
| 306 | * ''WesternAnimation/VeggieTales'': In the episode "Dr. Jiggle and Mr. Sly", [[Literature/TheStrangeCaseOfDrJekyllAndMrHyde Mr. Hyde]] and Mr. Sly are both strange alter-egos who their staid, respectable selves use to escape people's potential condemnation. However, Mr. Hyde acts in cruel ways, doing things like trampling a child or beating an elderly man to death. Mr. Sly has no malicious intent involved, and if anything, is just non-mainstream. However, proper Victorian Mr. Butterbun [[FauxHorrific treats his disco-inspired getup and music as "detestable"]]. |
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