Idiot Hero

An idiot hero is a protagonist who makes up for lack of brains with heart.

Why This Trope Rocks

 * 1) Similar to anti-heroes, idiot heroes are relatable.
 * 2) It adds comedic effect to their personality.
 * 3) They represent that everyone can compensate their shortcomings with their positive qualities.

The only Bad Quality

 * 1) It can be overused, especially in anime, specifically when it comes to shonen protagonists.

Examples of well-written idiot heroes

 * Asta (Black Clover)
 * Crash Bandicoot (Crash Bandicoot)
 * Earthworm Jim (Earthworm Jim)
 * Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
 * Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
 * Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
 * Po Ping (Kung Fu Panda)
 * Son Goku (Dragon Ball)
 * SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob SquarePants)
 * Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Examples of poorly-written idiot heroes

 * Bubsy T. Bobcat (Bubsy)
 * Coconut Fred (Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island)
 * Gord Brody (Freddy Got Fingered)
 * Oscar the Sharkslayer (Shark Tale)