Troublemaker Hero

A troublemaker hero is a protagonist who is either mischievous, rebellious or unruly, but still commits acts of heroism.

Why This Trope Rocks

 * 1) Similar to tricksters, it grants the protagonist the opportunity to extend their curiosity about the world around them and gain new knowledge and wisdom in the process.
 * 2) This trope adds comedy and badassery to the characters' personalities.
 * 3) * Their antics can be entertaining to watch.
 * 4) Like anti-heroes and idiot-heroes, the troublemaker hero can be easy to relate to, as some people don't enjoy conforming to the norm or following rules outside of their own, so they identify with the protagonist's desire to live a wild and free life.

The Only Bad Quality

 * 1) Sometimes, the troublemaker hero's antics can be annoying and unfunny.

Examples of well-written troublemaker heroes

 * Aladdin (Aladdin) [A former thief who gets by through trickery]
 * Bart Simpson (The Simpsons)
 * Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)
 * Curious George (Curious George) [A monkey who extends his curiousity through mischievous means, albeit unintentionally]
 * Ferris Bueller (Ferris Bueller) [A popular teen rebel who skips school to have adventures]
 * Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
 * Kevin McCallister (Home Alone)
 * Louis Stevens (Even Stevens)
 * Max Keeble (Max Keeble's Big Move)
 * Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) [A pirate]
 * Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto) [Formerly a prankster]
 * Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog) [A smart-alecky, thrill-seeking trickster]
 * Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho) [Being a juvenile delinquent]

Examples of poorly-written troublemaker heroes

 * Bloo (Seasons 2-6) (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)
 * The Cat in the Hat (2003 version) (The Cat in the Hat (2003))
 * Johnny Test (Johnny Test)
 * Junior Healy (Problem Child)