Shonen Rival



A shonen rival is a character that is usually found in a shonen manga and/or anime.

Why This Trope Rocks

 * 1) They function as foils to many shonen protagonists.
 * 2) They believe in their independent strengths.
 * 3) Like their rivals, they work hard in their capabilities.
 * 4) They receive character development after their losses.
 * 5) They refuse to give up, no matter what.

One Bad Quality

 * 1) Many shonen rivals are known for being egotistical jerks.

Qualifications
In order to fit the shonen rival archetype, a character must have at least 4 necessary traits.

Necessary Traits
 * Heroic/Anti-heroic
 * Pursues a big-end goal
 * Naturally talented
 * Arrogant
 * Pragmatic
 * Brooding/Cynical
 * Aloof

Additional Traits
 * Believes in the power of individual strength
 * Is short-tempered
 * Experiences character growth
 * Has spiky hair/straight hair/unnatural hairstyle
 * Has unnatural haircolor
 * Is an elite/alpha
 * Comes from a privileged background

Anime/Manga/Manhwa/Manhua

 * 1) Yuno Grinberryall (Black Clover)
 * 2) Leopold Vermillion (Black Clover)
 * 3) Uryu Ishida (Bleach)
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki (Bleach)
 * 5) Vegeta (Dragon Ball series)
 * 6) Yamcha (Dragon Ball series)
 * 7) Gray Fullbuster (Fairy Tail)
 * 8) Takumi Aldini (Food Wars!)
 * 9) Katsura Kotaro (Gintama)
 * 10) Toshiro Hijikata (Gintama)
 * 11) Okita Sougou (Gintama)
 * 12) Kamui (Gintama)
 * 13) Killua Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter)
 * 14) Kurapika (Hunter X Hunter)
 * 15) Hisoka (Hunter X Hunter)
 * 16) Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia)
 * 17) Shoto Todoroki (My Hero Academia)
 * 18) Enji Todoroki/Endeavor (My Hero Academia)
 * 19) Gaara (Naruto)
 * 20) Obito Uchiha (Naruto)
 * 21) Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
 * 22) Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
 * 23) Neji Hyuga (Naruto)
 * 24) Trafalgar D. Water Law (One Piece)
 * 25) Eustass Kid (One Piece)
 * 26) Paul (Pokémon)
 * 27) Gary Oak (Pokémon)
 * 28) Gladion (Pokémon)
 * 29) Trip (Pokémon)
 * 30) Tierno (Pokémon)
 * 31) Barry (Pokémon)
 * 32) Ryoga Hibiki (Ranma ½)
 * 33) Seto Kaiba (Yu-Gi-Oh)
 * 34) Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Cartoons & Comics

 * 1) Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * 2) Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
 * 3) Albedo (Ben 10ː Alien Force)
 * 4) Chick Hicks (Cars)
 * 5) Jackson Storm (Cars 3)
 * 6) Artemis (DC Comics)
 * 7) Tai-Lung (Kung Fu Panda)
 * 8) Leroy (Leroy & Stitch)
 * 9) Eddie Brock/Venom (Marvel Comics)
 * 10) Bluto (Popeye the Sailor)
 * 11) Tank Evans (Surf's Up)
 * 12) Lacienaga Boulevardez (The Proud Family)
 * 13) Sasha Waybright

Literature

 * 1) Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter)

Live-Action Television and Film

 * 1) Percival (Black Knight)
 * 2) Johnny Lawrence (The Karate Kid)
 * 3) Cheng (The Karate Kid (2010))

Video Games

 * 1) Jin Kisaragi (BlazBlue)
 * 2) Vergil (Devil May Cry)
 * 3) Dark Pit (Kid Icarus)
 * 4) Riku (Kingdom Hearts)
 * 5) Blue (Pokémon)
 * 6) Iori Yagami (The King of Fighters)
 * 7) Shadow the Hedgehog
 * 8) Wario
 * 9) Guntz (Klonoa)
 * 10) King Dedede

Web Animation/Comics

 * 1) Radite Casanova (Wildman Maxeeno)