TOP 30: Most Important Geek Characters

geek charactersMaking a list, no matter the topic, is never easy. When we talk about the geek universe, we have an endless number of extremely important characters, whether in comics, manga, movies, cartoons, anime, games, and everything else. Therefore, if any of your favorites aren't listed here, please comment below explaining what makes them important to you. So without further ado, let's get to our top 30 characters from the geek universe.

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Mario mario

Yes, that's the name of our most beloved mustache in the world. It was invented by Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in the game Donkey Kong, published by Nintendo for arcades at the time. At first its name was jumpman, but it was changed to Mario Mario a few years later, when it already had its own game.

A curiosity about Mario and Luigi, his brother, is that they both wear a hat and mustache due to the limitations of the NES, the first console released by Nintendo. But this restriction ended up becoming one of the biggest trademarks of the gaming world. Furthermore, in addition to saving the princess quite often, he also teams up with his friends to play sports. We've had golf, football, tennis, karting and others.

Our mustachioed darling received a film that was extremely well received, not only by critics but also by audiences. Its earnings hit the 1 billion dollar house, so we can dream of a possible sequel.

Mario is so important to the games industry that, thanks to his release in the US in 1985, the industry was able to recover from the crash that happened in 1983, but while this is a really cool story, we have to leave for another time.

Goku

The illustrator and mangaka Akira Toriyama is today one of the most famous authors in the world. He is the creator of Dragon Ball, that has Goku as a protagonist. The manga was published in Shonen Jump between 1984 and 1995, and was one of the members of Jump's Golden Age, beside Knights of the Zodiac, Slam Dunk, YuYu Hakusho and many others.

Despite manga being very important, it was anime, released between 1986 and 1996, that broke the Asian bubble and became one of the great phenomena of the 1990s. Dragon Ball follows the misadventures of young Goku.

Throughout the story, we see several moments of Goku, when he begins his training with the great Master Roshi, the beginning of his relationship with Chichi, his future wife, to great challenges, such as Vegeta, who in the future would become his great friend and rival. , and many others.

Goku today he is one of the most famous figures in the world, and he even has his own day, May 9th. He and his friends have appeared in over 20 films, including one live action that wasn't very well done, and several television specials, dozens of games and all kinds of merchandising that can be made, such as t-shirts, dolls, keychains, and many other things.

Darth Vader

On almost every list of the best characters ever created, our dear Darth Vader is always in the top positions. Almost everything about him is iconic, from his heavy breathing to his powers and distinctive soundtrack.

Vader is the main villain of the original trilogy of Star Wars and is responsible for one of the most iconic phrases in cinema, when he reveals that he is the father of Luke Skywalker. Not to mention his powers and the armor that protects his entire body and prevents people from seeing his true appearance.

Its importance is so great that it received a trilogy that explains its origin and how it ended up in armor and who was the mother of Luke and Leia. Even so, Darth Vader is still shrouded in mystery, and manages, practically alone, to represent the dark side of the force

Gandalf

Gandalf is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic characters in history, both in literature and film. The mighty mage was created by J.R.R. Tolkien and appears in the works of the author, being the Hobbit and the trilogy Lord of the Rings his most famous works.

It is thanks to him that Bilbo begins his unexpected journey where the tiny hobbit meets the mighty and unique A ring. Afterwards, he is in charge of the group of Frodo and his friends on the journey to Mordor. Unlike other magic users such as the Dragon's Cave Mage Master, he really gets into combat. How can you forget the scene where he returns in The Two Towers at the Battle of Helm's Deep?

In theaters, the character was played by the great actor sir Ian McKellen, who acted in the 6 films of the franchise. The character is practically a faithful portrait of the books, with a few changes, like the hat, for example. Furthermore, he became a living representation of Gandalf.

Batman

The most prepared man in the world, both in the field of combat and in the investigation, considered one of the best detectives. Batman was invented by the duo Bob Kane and Bill Finger, and has the billionaire as an alter ego Bruce Wayne. As said before, he has a lot of training, but he doesn't have any power, only his advanced intellect and a lot of money.

His tragic past made him create a dogma: never kill. As violent as it is at times, Batman he always looks for ways to immobilize and arrest his enemies, taking them to the police, until justice is done.

A curiosity is that many of the enemies of the bat have academic training, and several of them have a doctorate. Harley Quinn holds a degree in psychology, the Straw man is a psychiatrist and professor of psychology, Mr Cold, Ph.D. in cryogenics, and many others.

Serena (Sailor Moon)

The 1990s were one of the most important for anime here in the West. Goku and his friends have taken over the world like a tsunami that passes over everything. Besides him, the sweet Usagi Tsukino, or Serena, as she was baptized around here, was the successful protagonist Sailor Moon.

The manga, which would later become an anime, was created by Naoko Takeuchi, and showed that Serena was a typical high school student: she hates studying, prefers to spend more time with her friends, read her favorite comics and stuff herself with sweets. Everything changes when she meets the cat Luna, who gives her the power to transform into Sailor Moon. Thus begins his mission to seek out the others. moon warriors and your journey behind moon princess.

One of the major factors that made Sailor Moon to be a tremendous success was to serve as an example for the girls. They can be strong and empowered, and this was presented at a time when this was not debated or even imagined.

Samus Aran

the bounty hunter Samus Aran was created by Makoto Kano, and she is the big star of Metroid, released in 1986 for the first console of the Nintendo, NES. In the game, she wears immense armor that has become her trademark, and it is thanks to it that our heroine has access to a large arsenal.

We only know that she is really a woman at the end of the first one, as it is possible to activate a small scene that shows her only in a bikini. Her age is a big mystery.

A little curiosity, Samus it only gained its ability to turn into a “little ball” because of the difficulty the developers had in making it crawl. Furthermore, she was loosely based on the actress Sigourney Weaver, more precisely in its role as Ellen Ripley, the main character of the films of the franchise Alien.

Elvira

Created and performed by Cassandra peterson, and long before becoming a sex symbol, the character Elvira: The Dark Queen was created especially for a television program. She was responsible for presenting a horror movie schedule called Movie Macabre.

And in a short time, Elvira was invited to participate in several tv programs, either to do interviews or to star in a painting. This further catapulted the character's fame, which led to her also doing several beer commercials.

A curiosity about clothes Elvira is that it was designed with the purpose of covering marks from his childhood. Peterson was in an accident that left scars on his shoulder and neck.

Mickey Mouse

The most famous mouse in the world was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. His extremely unique ears eventually became one of the most famous, important and recognizable brands in the world. Today the Disney it is a true colossus, but has Mickey as its main mascot.

The first appearance of our friendly little mouse was in the animation “The Steam Willie”, pioneer in the sector, since it was the first to bring sound effects and soundtrack. This turned him into a real trendsetter. Currently, he has appeared in over 120 films, and received a Star on the Walk of Fame in 1978.

Mickey was first baptized Mortimerbut the wife of Disney, Lilian, thought the name didn't suit the character and suggested the change. Finally, when the character was given a voice the first time, it was himself Disney who gave life to the most famous mouse in the world.

Barbie

The most iconic doll in the world was invented by Ruth Handler. Your full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and only your closest friends can call you Barbie. On July 20, 2023, she will receive a film that will feature Margot Robbie playing the role.

She has been with us for over 60 years and her main mission is quite noble: to show girls that they can be empowered and become absolutely anything they want. For this, Barbie has already assumed several professions, such as architect, engineer, doctor, paleontologist and many other things.

The character has been the star of over 400 different books, has been the protagonist of over 40 movies, as well as comics, games and many other things. Since its invention, the Mattel, its creator, has already used more than 2 million meters of fabric to make its clothes.

Hello Kitty

A Hello Kitty was created by the designer Yuko shimizu and the owner of the brand is the company Sanrio. Currently, the brand is one of the most famous in the world, ranking second as the most valuable brand, worth more than US$ 84 billion, behind only Pokémon. But if we take into account that the most famous cat in the world is focused only on selling products, it is a feat beyond phenomenal.

Sheldon Cooper

Created by the duo Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, Sheldon Cooper is, next to Leonard Hofstadter and Penny, the protagonist of The Big Bang Theory. The character is extremely intelligent and prefers to work, that is, to focus on his studies on physics, than to waste his time with human interactions. In addition, he was responsible for creating the bazinga catchphrase, which, although it was said a few times in the series, became one of his trademarks.

In the series, we follow the character “blooming” from practically a robot to a married man, still quirky, but who has learned to love his friends, in his own way. Its success was so much that a derivative series appeared, the Young Sheldon, which chronicles his high school misadventures alongside his brother, while putting up with his younger sister, parents, and beloved grandmother.

Pikachu

Without a doubt, Pikachu is one of the most famous rats in the world. With your faithful companion Ash, they've been on the air for 25 years, and we've seen their many facets over the many seasons. Many of our mothers may not know who some of the most famous characters in the geek world are, but the Pikachu is one of the easiest to recognize, after all, he is the face of the franchise.

His appearance has slightly changed over time, making him even more friendly and adorable to the public. One of the most striking moments of the character was in the first film of the franchise, right at the end when Ash is turned into stone thanks to the attacks of Mew and Mewtwo, and does everything to help his friend.

Naruto

The 2000s were taken by storm for the anime of the most beloved ninja in the world. Naruto, beside Ichigo, protagonist of bleach, e luffy, de one piece, formed the trinity that brought new life to the manga of Shonen Jump, and also for the anime universe.

His story is extremely tragic, as he lost his entire family shortly after he was born, yet, even though he got them all up, he kept a smile on his face in pursuit of his dream: to become the great Hokage (leader) of the village of Folha. One of the most memorable moments is when his people recognize him as the great hero that he is.

In addition to the manga and anime, the Naruto franchise has had a series of movies, TV specials, games and all kinds of other merchandise possible. His story continues to this day with the manga of Boruto, which tells the adventures of his son.

Lara Croft

Lara Croft is without a doubt one of the most beloved characters in the gaming world. She was always presented as a strong and powerful woman, who didn't lower her head to any challenge. Her games made the player think and were constantly encouraged to look for new ways to move forward.

This gave her an image of sex symbol of the 1990s. To further crown this image, Lara was played by Angelina Jolie in the first two films of the franchise, and with a different approach in the third film, with Alicia Vikander in the lead role.

Tony Stark – Iron Man

O Marvel Cinematic Universe it would be practically unthinkable without the success of this character. Until then, Tony Stark, Iron Man, was a second-rate hero, but his film took him to another level. Much of this fame is due to the excellent work done by Robert Downey Jr. from his first participation to his departure from the movies.

In the comics, the figure of Tony Stark is somewhat controversial, as he has always had a big problem with alcohol. Another somewhat peculiar thing about the character are his choices that can be treated as villainous, like the events of the Civil War in the comics.

Even so, Tony Stark, thanks to the movies, has become a great symbol of what it means to be a hero, and also one of Marvel's biggest brands.

Master Chief

John – 117, Better known as Master Chief, is the protagonist of the Halo video game series. Nobody knows to this day what the face of this mighty soldier looks like, speaking of games, as he was featured in the TV series that is on streaming da Paramount +.

Master Chief became the symbol he is by being trained from childhood, whether in combat, military tactics or perseverance. The character can be considered as the symbol of the Xbox brand and has appeared in several games of the franchise, which had its canonical history expanded through several books, comics and other media.

Monica's Gang

It is practically impossible for a Brazilian not to know the baixinha, marrenta and fighta Monica, the lady of the street. She, next to Chives, Magali and Cascão form one of the best known groups in our country. Mauricio de Sousa is the creator of all these characters and a hundred more who are still so dear to us today, 60 years later.

Many children learned to read thanks to the gang's comics, not to mention the countless lessons we learned from them. Mônica is the face of this group, but all the characters have their own personality.

Turma da Mônica is now receiving an adaptation of the youth version of the group, but we already had films with them in the children's version, TV series, and a lot of other media.

Rambo

One of the most iconic characters in film history, Rambo became a hallmark of action movies. He is known to be an extremely capable soldier in the art of killing. For this reason, for example, when we can complete a mission in a game and go out shooting and killing everything in front of us, we usually say that we go in the best Rambo style.

Despite being known as the one-man army, the first film in the franchise, released in 1982, shows us the suffering of a soldier with several problems and who finds himself in a heavy situation. Especially if we take into account the message presented at the end of the film.

Indiana Jones

Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones possesses one of the most striking appearances in cinema. The combination of his fedora hat, leather jacket and whip makes him easily recognizable.

Long before Marvel movies broke the ice with a joke, Marvel movies Indiana Jones already had that element. In addition, the character lived some of the greatest adventures ever seen in cinema, always with some of the greatest mysteries of humanity, such as the Holy Grail and many others. Finally, how can we forget that scene where Indy simply shoots the character who is dancing with a sword in front of him?

Sarah Connor

In 1991, the world received one of the most extraordinary action films ever made: Terminator 2. It was the second time we saw the character Sarah Connor, who is the mother of John Connor, future leader of the resistance against the Skynet. Interpreted by Linda Hamilton, the character is able to go over everything and everyone to ensure her son's survival.

Its importance was so great that it even won a television series, but with Lena Headey in the role, and we can see more of her relationship with her son, but the series was canceled before having a satisfactory ending. Still, Sarah Connor has become a symbol of a woman who is willing to do anything to fulfill her mission.

Aloy – Horizon Franchise

Aloy is the protagonist of the franchise Horizon, and also one of the main heroines among the games produced by the studios of Sony PlayStation. We follow her story from the time she is a little girl, and we see her become a great warrior. Together we discovered things about her past and also how her world came to be that way.

In short, Aloy is one of those characters who show us that women can face the biggest obstacles and don't need anyone's help. She is extremely intelligent and insightful, not to mention the tenacity of never giving up. Alloy can be considered as one of the most important faces of this generation.

Mafalda

Anyone who has gone through high school, and especially through the entrance exams, has certainly come across a comic from Mafalda. She was created by Quino, one of Argentina's most famous comic artists.

One of her great features is being ahead of her time, worrying about issues that children usually don't care about, causing a huge impact on the message she wants to convey. Among them we have exaggerated consumerism, the role of the media, feminism and many others.

Mafalda was also extremely important in changing the world's view not only of Argentina, but also of Latin America. This turned it into one of the icons of our continent.

The Powerpuff Girls

Created by illustrator Craig McCracken, The Powerpuff Girls are the result of an experimental accident that brought together sugar, spice and all that is good, as well as having the element X.

They appeared in 1998, at the peak of the cartoon channel cartoon network that showed the adventures of Sweetie, Cutie and Blossom. Each of them had their own personality, and faced the worst villains in the world, like the Crazy Monkey, Gangrene Gang, Fuzzy Confusion and many others to protect the city from Townsville.

The series shows us that, even with problems at times, the sisterhood that exists between girls is crucial when facing challenges. They also break the stereotype that girls must be waiting for a savior, and they themselves put their hands in the dough to overcome the greatest difficulties.

Wonder Woman

Within the universe of DC Comics, the Wonder Woman is undoubtedly one of the main characters next to the superman, batman e Flash. She was created by William Moulton MarstonHarry George PeterElizabeth Marston and has already been performed on screen by Linda Carter and, more recently, by Gal Gadot.

The character is considered one of the greatest feminist icons, making her one of the United Nations symbols of empowerment. In addition, Wonder Woman is extremely powerful, being on the same level as her peers, showing girls that, if they want, they can become as strong as her.

Xena the Warrior Princess

The first time we see Xena in action was in the series of Hercules, which also played here in Brazil. The character then won a series of her own that aired between 1995 and 2001, with 134 episodes. The adventure saw our princess alongside her inseparable companion Gabrielle as she tried to break free from her past and help others in the process.

What made the series become a major milestone was presenting a strong and independent protagonist in a period when, practically, only men were featured. Not to mention the strong features LGBTQI + that the series has, thanks to the ambiguous relationship, made on purpose, between Xena and Gabrielle.

Scooby-Doo, where are you?

Created by the duo Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the first design of the characters was produced by Hanna-Barbera and came out in 1969. The series presents the Great Dane and his inseparable friends Shaggy, Daphne, Velma and Fred in a van. Together they travel around unraveling "supernatural" mysteries in the most fun and clumsy ways possible.

Drawing is still extremely important today because it presents characters with the most diverse characteristics. For example, Velma is extremely smart and always uses logic to solve mysteries. Daphne is more feminine, and completes the missing features of her friend. Fred is the action-ready male figure, while Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are the funny and often scared ones.

Michael Scott

The North American version of the series The Office it is certainly one of the greatest hits ever produced to date. Several classic scenes from the show receive millions of views every day. But out of all the characters, Michael Scott steals the scene. He cares a lot about his employees, for example in the scene where he visits the art show of Pam in the gallery.

All he wants most is to make his work environment a nice place not only for him but also for his employees. Despite occasionally cracking a few jokes that could be considered a bit extreme, Scott is one of the most beloved characters on television.

Harry Potter

The boy who survived! Harry Potter is one of the great literary milestones of recent years. We are not talking here about the author of the work, but about its characters who inspired tens of thousands of people, and also brought a new wave of readers in general.

The work practically follows the model of the hero's journey, and has a very easy reading style, which helps anyone to get involved with the book. Many readers grew up with the characters, thanks in large part to the film adaptation, which isn't perfect, but it pleased fans a lot.

Far beyond Harry, we learn to like the detached and loyal very much. Ron, and also the smart and impetuous Hermione, not to mention the many other characters that are part of the work. A Warner Brothers is already producing a television series that will portray each book in a season, and we can only wait to fall in love with this wonderful world all over again.

Shrek

The most beloved green ogre in pop culture is also the protagonist of the film that bears his name as the title: Shrek. His first voice in Brazil was that of the late Bussunda, which further helped to transform him into an icon around here. The film makes fun of all the fairy tales that exist, with an extremely intelligent and fun script. No wonder the work won the Oscar for best film and adapted screenplay.

A curiosity is that, during the production of the work, many of the animators who worked on the film were sent to her as a kind of punishment for having made other products that did not work. Still, the first film was a huge success, generating nearly $500 million dollars in revenue.

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Sources: Readers Digest, Collider, CBR

Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (13 / 06 / 23)