Child Prodigy

"The next future generation will always and eventually surpass the previous old one. It's one of the never-ending cycles in life."

- Kakashi Hatake (Naruto)

"Just think about it, she nearly destroyed a giants army at a mere 5 years old, an irreplaceable talent, we are talking about a future fleet admiral here."

- Carmel about Charlotte Linlin (One Piece)

"Katakuri, your legendary undefeated record was broken by that little boy..!!?"

- Charlotte Oven on Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

"Hmmm....though it might only be the tiniest hint, this child is already giving off the "Air of a General". Compared to all the 1,000 commanders I slew on this trip, this boy puts them all to shame."

- Rin Ko on Shin of the Hi Shin Unit (Kingdom)

"Only 15 years old, and the men slain by his spear already numbered more than 500. Truly, here stood a "prodigy" whose existence, the world had yet to notice."

- The Narrator on a young Earl Shi (Kingdom)

"Shinpachi!! I always knew you were a kid who could do it if he tried!"

- Gintoki Sataka (Gintama)

The power to possess proficiency beyond one's level of maturity. Opposite to Old Prime.

Also Called

 * Genius Child
 * Gifted Child
 * Wonder Child/Wunderkind
 * Wakadaisho (若大将)

Capabilities
Child prodigies are often very young. They are mostly gifted with abilities and are able to perform them at the level of a highly trained adult in a very demanding field of endeavor. This is either because of a latent talent within the child or inheritance of the child's family line.

Applications

 * Ability Intuition/Ability Mastering
 * Accelerated Development
 * Adoptive Muscle Memory
 * Combat Specialist
 * Enhanced Power Use
 * Tactical Analysis

Associations

 * Alpha Physiology
 * Age Aspect Manifestation
 * Aging Immunity
 * Decelerated Aging
 * Enhanced Energy
 * Intuitive Aptitude
 * Old Prime
 * Semi-Immortality

Limitations

 * Abusive or neglectful parents may use the child's gifts for their own desires.
 * Major stress placed upon the gifted child could cause apathetic and unstable mindset.
 * One may be seen as unnatural and maybe even a monster.
 * Others may be competitive against the child.
 * Others may not take the child seriously.
 * The child may want an ordinary childhood and to be treated as an ordinary child rather than a genius and/or a hero.
 * Unusual talent and potential does not make up for the actual experience.
 * Lack of emotional maturity that comes with age may lead to overconfidence and arrogance among peers.

Known Users
See Also: Child Prodigy.

Cartoons
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 * Jimmy Neutron (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
 * Allen Gregory De Longpre (Allen Gregory)
 * Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * Toph Beifong (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * April Baskerville (The Baskervilles)
 * Huey Freeman (The Boondocks)
 * Jeremie Belpois (Code Lyoko)
 * Aelita Schaeffer (Code Lyoko)
 * Kids Next Door Organization (Codename: Kids Next Door)
 * Dexter (Dexter's Laboratory)
 * Edd (Ed, Edd n Eddy)
 * Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)
 * Cubert J. Farnsworth (Futurama)
 * William (Gawayn)
 * Elspeth (Gawayn)
 * Xiao Long (Gawayn)
 * George Shrinks (George Shrinks)
 * Rex Salazar (Generator Rex)
 * Noodle (Gorillaz)
 * Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls)
 * Kim Possible (Kim Possible)
 * Wade (Kim Possible)
 * Jim and Tim (Kim Possible)
 * Jing, Nu Hai, Fan Tong and Bao (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny)
 * Master Yao (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness)
 * Peng (Kung Fu Panda: Legend of Awesomeness)
 * Korra (The Legend of Korra)
 * Lloyd Garmadon (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
 * Lion Guard (The Lion Guard)
 * Lisa Loud (The Loud House)
 * Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
 * Flurry Heart (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
 * Ryder (Paw Patrol)
 * Edmond Elephant (Peppa Pig)
 * Ferb Fletcher (Phineas and Ferb)
 * Phineas Flynn (Phineas and Ferb)
 * The Powerpuff Girls (The Powerpuff Girls)
 * Mystery Inc. (Scooby-Doo)
 * Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons)
 * Princess Sofia (Sofia the First)
 * Cody Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 TV series)
 * Starlee Hambrath (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 TV series)
 * April O'Neil (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 TV series)
 * Casey Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 TV series)
 * Courtney (Total Drama)
 * Harold McGrady V (Total Drama)
 * Noah (Total Drama)
 * B (Total Drama)
 * Cameron Wilkins (Total Drama)
 * Scarlett (Total Drama)
 * Various Whoop agents (Totally Spies)
 * Alex
 * Sam
 * Clover
 * Tracey McBean (Tracey McBean)
 * Chole Park (We Bare Bears)

Comics

 * Rupert Giles (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
 * Lobo (DC Comics)
 * Alexander "Lex" Luthor (DC Comics)
 * Richard "Dick" Grayson/Nightwing (DC Comics)
 * Jason Todd/Red Hood (DC Comics)
 * Tim Drak/Robin/Red Robin (DC Comics)
 * Damian Wayne/Robin (DC Comics)
 * Lyrl Dox/Brainiac 3 (DC Comics)
 * Querl Dox/Brainiac 5 (DC Comics)
 * Constantine Drakon (DC Comics)
 * Roy Harper/Arsenal/Red Arrow (DC Comics)
 * Hiro Okamura/Toyman/Toymaster (DC Comics)
 * Amadeus Cho (Marvel Comics)
 * Hiro Hamda (Marvel Comics)
 * Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk (Marvel Comics)
 * Tony Stark/Iron Man (Marvel Comics)
 * Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Marvel Comics)
 * Charles Xavier/Professor X (Marvel Comics)
 * Victor von Doom/Dr. Doom (Marvel Comics)
 * Stryfe (Marvel Comics)
 * Scott Summers/Cyclops (Marvel Comics)
 * Nathan Summers/Cable (Marvel Comics)
 * Hank "Henry" McCoy/Beast (Marvel Comics)
 * Lunella Lafayette/Moon Girl (Marvel Comics)
 * Amiko Kobayashi (Marvel Comics)
 * Laura Kinney/X-23 (Marvel Comics)
 * David Alleyne/Prodigy (Marvel Comics)
 * Lester/Bullseye (Marvel Comics)
 * Bey (Star Wars Legends)
 * Cade Skywalker (Star Wars Legends)
 * Ninja Turtles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
 * Goon (The Goon)
 * Peter Stanchek/Sting (Valiant Entertainment Comics)
 * Obadiah Archer (Valiant Entertainment Comics)
 * Toyo Harada (Valiant Entertainment Comics)

Movies

 * Hushpuppy (Beasts of the Southern Wild)
 * Hiro Hamada (Big Hero 6)
 * Brandon Breyer (Brightburn)
 * Fa Mulan (Disney's Mulan)
 * Short Round (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom)
 * Prehistoric Pals (The Land Before Time)
 * Mathilda Lando (Léon: The Professional)
 * Lewis (Meet the Robinsons)
 * Sam Shakusky (Moonrise Kingdom)
 * Suzy Bishop (Moonrise Kingdom)
 * Olympia Brightly (Norm of the North)
 * North (North)
 * Child-Kings (The Prodigies)
 * Benny Rodriguez (The Sandlot)
 * Jango Fett (Star Wars)
 * Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)
 * Boba Fett (Star Wars)
 * Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
 * Various Babies (The Boss Baby)

Literature

 * Harry Potter (Harry Potter)
 * Severus Snape (Harry Potter)
 * Tom Riddle (Harry Potter)
 * Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
 * Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking)
 * Han Solo (Star Wars Legends)
 * Jacen Solo (Star Wars Legends)
 * Jaina Solo (Star Wars Legends)
 * Anakin Solo (Star Wars Legends)
 * Lowbacca (Star Wars Legends)
 * Jo Noble (Summer on East End)
 * Oskar Matzerath (The Tin Drum)

Live Television

 * Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)
 * Dennis Kim (The Big Bang Theory)
 * The Charmed Ones (Charmed)
 * River Tam (Firefly)
 * Mini-Miss (Richard Hammond's Blast Lab); via time machine gone wrong
 * Anthony (Round the Twist)
 * T.J. Henderson (Smart Guy)
 * Sam Winchester (Supernatural)
 * Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
 * Jack Kline (Supernatural)}}

Video Games
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 * Leo (Armed With Wings)
 * Orphan of Kos (Bloodborne)
 * Ayane (Dead or Alive series)
 * Nero (Devil May Cry)
 * Ness (EarthBound)
 * Paula (EarthBound)
 * Rydia of Mist (Final Fantasy IV)
 * Quistis Trepe (Final Fantasy XIII)
 * Ninja (I-Ninja)
 * Jak (Jak and Daxter)
 * Spyro (Spyro)
 * Link (Legend of Zelda)
 * Sunny Emmerich (Metal Gear)
 * Eli/Liquid Snake (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain)
 * Pokémon Trainers (Pokémon)
 * Rebecca Chambers (Resident Evil)
 * Carla Radames (Resident Evil)
 * Arpeggio (Sly Cooper)
 * Anthropomorphic animals (Sonic The Hedgehog)
 * Inklings (Splatoon)
 * Agent 3
 * Callie
 * Marie
 * Leon D.S. Geeste (Star Ocean: The Second Story)
 * Galen Marek/Starkiller (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed series)
 * Sakura Kasugano (Street Fighter)
 * Hiryu (Strider Hiryu)
 * Nanairo Arshavin/Seven (Sword Art Online)
 * Erina Nakiri (Shokugeki no Soma)
 * Frisk (Undertale)
 * Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
 * Razputin Aquato (Psychonauts)

Web Animation

 * Ruby Rose (RWBY)}}