Archetype:Child Prodigy

Child Prodigy
In his youth, Son Goku (Dragon Ball series) was a highly skilled combatant at the age of 12. He was able to quickly surpass the skills of his master, Muten Roshi, and learn the Kamehameha technique in mere seconds where it took Roshi 50 years.
Power/Ability to:	Master skills at a young age.

"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 master skills far 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

• 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)
• Maggie 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 Drake/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)
• Various babies (The Boss Baby)
• Brandon Breyer/Brightburn (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)

Literature

• Alan "The Brain" Powers (Arthur)
• 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)
• Bec Chan (Crash Zone)
• Ram Foley (Crash Zone)
• Penny Gallagher (Crash Zone)
• Mike Hansen (Crash Zone)
• River Tam (Firefly)
• Oliver Cates (Mentors)
• M.I.9 agents (M.I. High)
• 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)
• Quinn Pensky (Zoey 101)

Anime/Manga

• Jio Freed (666 Satan/O-Parts Hunter)
• Ruby Crescent (666 Satan/O-Parts Hunter)
• Cross Biancina (666 Satan/O-Parts Hunter)
• Ball (666 Satan/O-Parts Hunter)
• Agito (Air Gear)
• Shizuku Yaegashi (Arifureta Sekai Saikyou)
• Osakabe Makie (Arpeggio of Blue Steel)
• Brooklyn (Beyblade G-Revolution)
• Guts (Berserk)
• The Band of the Hawk (Berserk)
• Isidro (Berserk)
• Schierke (Berserk)
• Tōshirō Hitsugaya (Bleach)
• Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
• Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
• Jimmy Kudo/Conan Edogawa (Case Closed)
• Prince Akatsuki (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Ichijou Aoi (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Kanzaki Keine (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Sanada Masato (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Ooboshi Ringo (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Sarutobi Shinobu (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Mikogami Tsukasa (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!)
• Layfon W. Alseif (Chrome Shelled Regios)
• Tanis/Tanisu (Creature Family Days)
• Shinnosuke Nohara (Crayon Shin-Chan)
• Vandalieu (The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time)
• L Lawliet (Death Note)
• Broly (Dragon Ball Super)
• Bulma (Dragon Ball series)
• Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)
• Son Gohan (Dragon Ball Z)
• Son Goku (Dragon Ball series)
• Son Goten (Dragon Ball Z)
• Trunks (Dragon Ball Z)
• Tien Shinhan (Dragon Ball series)
• Yamcha (Dragon Ball series)
• Krillin (Dragon Ball series)
• Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)
• Rebecca Randall (Dragonar Academy)
• Latina (For My Daughter, I Might Even Be Able to Defeat the Demon King)
• Saiki Kusuo (The Disaster of Psi Kusuo Saiki)
• Zeref Dragneel (Fairy Tail)
• Kenshiro Kasumi (Fist of the Blue Sky)
• Ramon Kasumi/Ryūken (Fist of the Blue Sky)
• Kaioh (Fist of the North Star)
• Raoh (Fist of the North Star)
• Toki (Fist of the North Star)
• Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star)
• Juza (Fist of the North Star)
• Alphonse "Al" Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)
• Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)
• Shinpachi Shimura (Gintama)
• Kagura (Gintama)
• Kamui (Gintama)
• Nobume Imai (Gintama)
• Hattori Zenzō (Gintama)
• Sougo Okita (Gintama)
• Gin (Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin)
• Hero (Goblin Slayer); become the 16th platinum-ranked adventurer after slaying the Demon Lord
• Victorique de Blois (Gosick)
• Ashiripa (Golden Kamuy)
• Suzaku Himejima (Highschool DxD)
• Genbu Doumon (Highschool DxD)
• Ringo Ōhoshi (High School Prodigies Have it Easy Even in Another World)
• Canary (Hunter X Hunter)
• Killua Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter)
• Gon Freecs (Hunter X Hunter)
• Amaterasu members (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Master members (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Ragrus (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Hida Nayuta (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Hida Reiri (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Quartum members (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia)
• Gabimaru (Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku)
• Fran (I was a Sword when I Reincarnated!)
• DIO Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
• Caesar Zeppeli (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency)
• Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency)
• Noriaki Kakyoin (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders)
• Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders)
• Manishu Booi/Mannish Boy (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders)
• Rohan Kishibe (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Diamonds are Unbreakable)
• Josuke Higashikata (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Diamonds are Unbreakable)
• Koichi Hirose (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Diamonds are Unbreakable)
• Hayato Kawajiri (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Diamonds are Unbreakable)
• Bruno Bucciarati (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
• Pannacotta Fugo (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
• Giorno Giovana (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
• Muichirou Tokitou (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Tanjirou Kamado (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Agatsuma Zenitsu (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Kanao Tsuyuri (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Hashibara Inosuke (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
• Kyou (Kingdom)
• Yo Tan Wa (Kingdom)
• Ba Jio (Kingdom)
• Ki Sui (Kingdom)
• Ryuu Tou (Kingdom)
• Ba Tei (Kingdom)
• Shin (Kingdom)
• Hyou (Kingdom)
• Ei Sei (Kingdom)
• Kyou Kai (Kingdom)
• Ka Ryo Ten (Kingdom)
• Ou Hon (Kingdom)
• Mou Ten (Kingdom)
• Mou Ki (Kingdom)
• Kou Yoku (Kingdom)
• Haku Rei (Kingdom)
• Kaine (Kingdom)
• Fu Tei (Kingdom)
• Earl Shi (Kingdom)
• Kitari (Kingdom)
• Chikage Kushinada (Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple)
• Shin Walford (Kenja no Mago)
• Ernesti "Eru" Echevalier (Knights & Magic)
• Generation of Miracles (Kuroko No Basket)
• Makio Kidoin (Lance N' Masques)
• Kaolla Su (Love Hina)
• Tamami Chanohata (Mahoraba)
• Negi Springfield (Mahou Sensei Negima)
• Sharkkan Amun Ra (Magi The Labyrinth of Magic)
• Medaka Kurokami (Medaka Box)
• Unzen Myouri (Medaka Box)
• Shigeo Kageyama/Mob (Mob Psycho 100)
• Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia)

Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia)

• Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
• Kakashi Hatake (Naruto)
• Haku (Naruto)
• Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
• Neji Hyuga (Naruto)
• Mangetsu Hōzuki (Naruto)
• Minato Namikaze (Naruto)
• Indra Otsutsuki (Naruto)
• Sasori (Naruto)
• Suigetsu Hōzuki (Naruto)
• Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
• Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
• Shisui Uchiha (Naruto)
• Orochimaru (Naruto)
• Boruto Uzumaki (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
• Sarada Uchiha (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
• Himawari Uzumaki (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
• Hakase (Nichijou)
• Nico Robin (One Piece)
• Franky (One Piece)
• Tony Tony Chopper (One Piece)
• Charlotte Linlin (One Piece)
• Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece)
• Rob Lucci (One Piece)
• Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
• Portgas D. Ace (One Piece)
• Sabo (One Piece)
• Kozuki Oden (One Piece)
• Kyros (One Piece)
• Mink Tribe (One Piece)
• Grount (One Piece)
• Child Emperor (One-Punch Man)
• A-Rank Blazer (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Stella Vermillion (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Ouma Kurogane (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Skzuku Kurogane (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Kurono Shinguuji (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Nene Saikyo (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Sara Bloodily (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Edelweiss (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Ein Abrund (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
  • Kirko Yakushi (Rakudai Kishi no Cavarly)
• Ram (Re:Zero); before losing her horn
• Mikoshiba Ryouma (Record of Wortenia War)
• Yukari Sendo (Rosario + Vampire)
• Sailor Mercury (Sailor Moon)
• Leo Regulus (Saint Seiya)
• Kunugi Renya (Second Life in Another World)
• Yoh Asakura (Shaman King)
• Tao Ren (Shaman King)
• Usui Horokeu (Shaman King)
• Lyserg Diethel (Shaman King)
• Chocolove Mcdonell (Shaman King)
• Elite Ten Council members (Shokugeki No Soma)
  • Erina Nakiri (Shokugeki No Soma)
• Hakua Shiodome (Shomin Sample)
• Christopher Thorndyke (Sonic X)
• Hime Kondou (Working!!)
• Yongbi (Yongbi the Invincible)
• Ushio Aotsuki (Ushio and Tora)
• Lux Arcadia (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Krulcifer Einfolk (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Yoruka Kirihime (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Celistia Ralgris (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Mel Gizalut (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Singlen Shelbrit (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Magialca Zen Vanfrick (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle)
• Kiyo Takamine (Zatch Bell!)
• Personal IS pilots (Infinite Stratos)
• Filo (Rising of the Shield Hero)
• Melty Q Melromarc (Rising of the Shield Hero)
• Atla (Rising of the Sheild Hero)
• Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)
• Team Maka (Soul Eater)
  • Maka Albarn
  • Black☆Star
  • Death the Kid

Video Games

• 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)

Gallery

Comics

Robin (DC Comics) is the position of Batman's sidekick and crimefighting partner, a teenage vigilante who patrols Gotham City armed with intensive martial arts abilities and a number of high-tech gadgets...

...Richard "Dick" Grayson, the first Robin...

...Jason Todd, Red Hood...

...Damian Wayne, the Son of Batman...

After mere moments of his birth, Lobo (DC Comics) was a natural born killing machine.

Lyrl Dox/Brainiac 3 (DC Comics)

Although the average Coluan has a "10th level" intellect, Querl Dox/Brainiac 5 (DC Comics) is a prodigy that comes along once in a millennium due to his 12th level intellect.

At the young age of 10, Constantine Drakon (DC Comics) discovered that he was a prodigy in the art of killing and proceeded to make a living out of it,...

...becoming one of the greatest martial artists in the world...

...and an international assassin of the highest caliber.

The Ninja Turtles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), are all highly trained experts in the art of Ninjutsu at the young ages of 15.

An intellectually gifted child, Bruce Banner (Marvel Comics) built and put together a complex toy assembly at the young age of 4.

Victor von Doom (Marvel Comics)

A mechanical engineering prodigy since his youth, Tony Stark (Marvel Comics) graduated from MIT with honors at the age of 17.

With his innate creativity, Henry Pym (Marvel Comics) spent almost his entire childhood creating fantastical and fun inventions.

Since the moment he could walk, Dr. Henry "Hank" McCoy/Beast (Marvel Comics) was endowed with an innate superhuman intellect.

Even as a child, Nathaniel "Nate" Grey (Marvel Comics) was one of the most powerful mutants to ever exist. His budding Psionics powers impressing his creator, Sinister to the extent he feared him.

Cartoons

Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender) became an Airbending Master at age of 12, inventing his own special technique, the Air Scooter.

Azula (Avatar: The Last Airbender) was described as a child prodigy. Her light blue firebending abilities are only matched by her tactical genius and manipulating abilities.

Edd (Ed, Edd, n Eddy) has genius intellect, able to build and know how machines work at a young age.

Cubert J. Farnsworth (Futurama) is the clone of Hubert J. Farnsworth, and hence, possesses the elder scientist's intellect, without the bouts of senility nor insanity.

Jing, Nu Hai, Fan Tong and Bao (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny)

Master Yao (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness) is credited as the only one to have unlocked the mystery of the Secret Scroll, having done so at the age of five. At the age of six, he invented plant pruning and became one of the few who understood the workings of an abacus in-depth.

As well being gifted in intelligence, Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) possesses hidden potential in the ways of Magic.

Flurry Heart (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)

Ryder (Paw Patrol) may be a 10-year-old boy, but he possess the skills and abilities of a leader, an intellectual and athletic person who is skilled in inventing.

The Powerpuff Girls (The Powerpuff Girls)

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)

Princess Sofia (Sofia the First)

Mystery Inc. (Scooby-Doo)

Performing a guitar solo that was described as 200 Demons Screaming In Arabic, Noodle (Gorillaz) became the official lead guitarist of the Gorillaz at the mere age of 10.

Rex Salazar (Generator Rex)

Kim Possible (Kim Possible)

Clover, Sam and Alex (Totally Spies)

Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls)

Sector V (Codename: Kids Next Door)

Toph (Avatar the Legend of Aang) have surpassed most of her fellow earthbending masters at age 12 and also became founder of metalbending at the same age.

Movies

Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)

Olympia Brightly (Norm of the North) is a gifted girl that her schools don't provide her a challenge for her sharp intellect.

Prehistoric Pals (The Land Before Time), young dinosaurs who are brave and experienced for danger and adventure.

Hiro Hamada (Big Hero 6)

Fa Mulan (Disney's Mulan)

Brandon Breyer/Brightburn (Brightburn)

Literature

Rupert Giles (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) possessed great magical talent as a child. However, these powers diminished as he got older when he starting repressing his talent. When he was resurrected in his twelve year old body, his powers resurfaced.

Harry Potter (Harry Potter) is a gifted and powerful wizard from a young age.

Severus Snape (Harry Potter) is one of the most gifted prodigies in Hogwarts, being multi-talented in all types of magic since childhood.

Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter) is stated to be the greatest magic talent in the history of Hogwarts, being an outstanding all around master wizard since his childhood.

Peter Pan (Peter Pan)

The Solo Twins, Jacen and Jaina (Star Wars Legends)

Anakin Solo (Star Wars Legends) was born with an incredibly powerful connection to the Force.

Live Television

River Tam (Firefly) is a genius and expert in numerous academic and athletic fields.

Trained by his father from early childhood, Dean Winchester (Supernatural) has been an extremely dangerous hunter of the supernatural since the young age of 15.

Like his older brother, Sam Winchester (Supernatural) has been an equally dangerous hunter of the supernatural since the young age of 14.

Anime/Manga

An extremely formidable mercenary and powerful swordsman, Guts (Berserk) was already a veteran of numerous battlefields since the age of 9.

Tōshirō Hitsugaya (Bleach) was able to graduate from the Shinigami Academy in a single year with the highest written and performance scores in each of his classes and the youngest Soul Reaper to ever reach the rank of captain.

Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach) became a Shingami at age 15, while still an inexperienced teenager his astounding growth rate allows him to become one of the strongest Shinigami, surpassing even most Shinigami Captains...

...after two years, at 17 Ichigo awaken his true power as a transcendent Shinigami proving the Wandenreich's expectations that Ichigo could surpassed even Genryusai as the strongest Shinigami of all time.

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Kenpachi Zaraki's (Bleach) potential as one of the strongest Shinigami was prominent in his boyhood, allowing him to kill hundreds of outlaws...

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...and defeating captain Retsu Unohana, the supreme master swordswoman, who believed Kenpachi potential was stronger than herself.

Despite being a high-school student, Prince Akatsuki (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is the greatest magician in the world.

Despite being a high-school student, Ichijou Aoi (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is the strongest martial art master in the world.

While still a high-school student, Kanzaki Keine (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is the finest doctor in the world.

While still a high-school student, Sanada Masato (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is the most successful entrepreneur in the world.

While still a high-school student, Ooboshi Ringo (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is the most brilliant scientific genius the world has ever known.

Sarutobi Shinobu (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) a highschool student who is also the world's best journalist.

While still a high-school student, Mikogami Tsukasa (Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!) is a genius politician who served as the Prime Minister.

Layfon W. Alseif (Chrome Shelled Regios) is a natural-born prodigy among even the Twelve Heavens Blade, being capable of becoming one at the age of ten. It was stated by even his master Lintence that he could break-down and master Kei Techniques after just seeing them performed once.

Due to reincarnating and training since birth, Vandalieu (The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time) became strong enough to kill Pure-breed vampires at age 8 and Evil Gods at age 9.

Vegeta (Dragon Ball series) showed tremendous power from a young age, even by the standards of First-Class warriors and the royal bloodline of the Saiyan race, breaking all previous records of Saiyan attributes.

Broly (Dragon Ball Super) was born with an unbelievable power level, even among Saiyans, which was just a prelude to his true potential.

Frieza (Dragon Ball series) is a natural prodigy, having been born so powerful that he never had to train a day in his life...

...and when he did decide to train, he gained power comparable to gods within four months.

Trunks and Son Goten (Dragon Ball Z)

Rebecca (Dragonar Academy) is the second youngest Breeder to become a Dragonar.

Becoming a detective at a young age, L Lawliet (Death Note) gained a reputation as the greatest detective in the world whose opinion is highly valued in profiled and difficult cases.

Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist), an alchemical prodigy, became a State Alchemist at age 12.

Gin (Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin)

Often called the "Bastard Child of the Death God", Mukuro, later known as Nobume Imai, (Gintama) is a masterful assassin even as a child her skills earned her the position as one of the Three Wings of Naraku.

Shinpachi Shimura (Gintama)

Since childhood, Suzaku Himejima (Highschool DxD) has outstanding talent in the spiritual arts of Shinto Mysticism, having been chosen to be the guardian of the Vermilion Bird at the age of 15.

Genbu Doumon (Highschool DxD) became the guardian of the Black Tortoise, at a much younger age than Suzaku and Seiryu due to her spiritual talents.

Hida Nayuta (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia) talent and genius were noticeable since she was a child, and eventually became a god on her own.

Yurishia Farandole (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia) is among the best fighters of the world, despite being around 17. She's been hailed as the "World Strongest" by many.

Hida Reiri (Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia) has always excelled in everything she did since she was young, She would become the commander of Ataraxia while in her early 20's.

Tatenashi Sarashiki (Infinite Stratos) is a young prodigy, being exceptionally skilled at almost everything she does and is openly regarded as the strongest student at IS Academy, which is full of talented young girls.

DIO Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

Being a natural born Ripple/Hamon user through his grandfather's bloodline, Caesar A. Zeppeli (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II Battle Tendency) could unconsciously project its power from an early age.

During his childhood, Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II Battle Tendency) developed and displayed his ability to use the Ripple/Hamon he inherited from his grandfather and mother.

Possessing one of the world's strongest Stand, Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III Stardust Crusaders) wields Star Platinum with the aptitude of a master at the young age of 17.

An evil baby genius, Manishu Booi/Mannish Boy (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III Stardust Crusaders) is a deadly Stand user of the nightmare wielding, Death 13.

Bruno Bucciarati (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)

Born with an IQ of 152, Pannacotta Fugo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V/5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo) was considered by many to be a child prodigy, having entered a university to study law at the age of 13.

Despite his young age, Muichirou Tokitou (Kimetsu no Yaiba) was able to become a Hashira/Pillar just two months after starting his demon slayer training.

Often described as a child of the war gods, Kyou (Kingdom) was a prodigy in both hand to hand combat and strategical warfare since the age of 16 and was considered the deadliest member of the Six Great Generals of Qin despite being the youngest.

Due to him being sent to brutal battlefields from a very young age and mowing down countless masses of enemies, Earl Shi of the Wei Fire Dragons (Kingdom)...

...at the age of 15 had already killed over 500 opponents with his Destructive Power form of Qiang/枪/Spear.

In their younger days, Ki Sui (center), Ba Tei (right), and Ryuu Tou (left), the Sons of Rigan (Kingdom) were all exponential prodigies in various fields of warfare.

Becaming the king of the Chouga tribe at a relatively young age, Yo Tan Wa (Kingdom) has done almost the impossible for somebody her age, having conquered over half the Mountain Tribes of Qin and earning the title of Da Shang Zhao.

With dreams of becoming the Greatest General underneath Heavens, Hyou (Kingdom) trained himself in swordsmanship and combat for sole purpose of achieving it...

...and demonstrated his intuition and ability as a leader by rallying Shou Bun Kun's escort soldiers.

From the tender age of 13, Ei Sei (Kingdom) has inherited his great grandfather, King Sho's outstanding political foresight and wisdom that lead many like the famous military officer, Shou Bun Kun and Great General Ou Ki to believed that he is the only King who can unify all of China.

Recognized by the elders of Clan Shiyuu to be the most talented practitioner of the Priestess Dance of her generation, Kyou Kai (Kingdom) is a dangerously fearsome and powerful master swordswoman at the young age of 13...

...and also shows her foresight as a Tactical Genius without any longtime training.

Each of the Young Captains of the State of Qin (Kingdom) are considered "monsters" who possess astonishing talent in various fields of warfare such as tactical analysis, opportunity sense, skill adaptation and their own respective fighting styles...

...the youngest of the trio who was originally a servant and a slave, Shin of the Hi Shin Unit trained himself in swordsmanship alongside his fellow servant Hyou and has defeated far more experience and deadly opponents with his budding martial prowess...

...even before becoming a 100-man commander at the age of 14...

...often called the leader of a new generation of commanders, Ou Hon is the extraordinarily adept leader of the Gyoku Hou Unit and a powerful master in the art of Qiang/枪/Spear...

...receiving recognition from the chief of Qin's military affairs, Shou Hei Kun for his strategical genius and acknowledged by Great General, Mou Gou to a prodigy even among their own elite family, Mou Ten of the Gaku Ka Unit’s (Kingdom) brilliance in tactical acuity was already on par's with a Great General then either of his peers...

...which he greatly demonstrated when he saved the Ou Sen Army's left wing from collapsing and was later promoted to General for his actions.

The younger brother of Mou Ten, Mou Ki (Kingdom) serves as one of the best and youngest strategists for the state of Qin.

Receiving special strategist recognition from the Chief of Military Arts at the age of 14, Ka Ryo Ten (Kingdom) is the skillful tactician and strategist of the Hi Shin Unit.

The superstate of Chu's leading member of the younger generation of commanders of the Warring States, Kou Yoku of The Thunder (Kingdom) is an impressive 1,000-man commander at the young age of 20...

...possessing exponential talent and potential as he led a hastily assembled 5,000 strong army just a day after being promoted...

...and held his own against Great General Tou's powerful Rasen - Faru Faru swordsmanship.

The youngest member of the Ten Bows of China, Haku Rei of Chu (Kingdom) holds the spot of 3rd at the young age of 18 for his powerful acrhery skills.

Kaine (Kingdom)

With dreams of becoming a member of Zhao's Three Great Heavens, Fu Tei (Kingdom) is one of the youngest members among Ri Bkou of the Three Great Heavens of Zhao's entourage of elite vassals and generals.

At only 13, Kaolla Su (Love Hina) is a mechanical genius.

Sharrkan Amun Ra (Magi The Labyrinth of Magic) was prodigy in swordsmanship, able to defeat multiple strong adult robbers when he was 9 years old.

In addition to his magical aptitude, Negi Springfield's (Mahou Sensei Negima) intelligence is such that he became a homeroom teacher for high school girls at age 10.

Medaka Kurokami (Medaka Box) is a natural genius, progressing through infancy at an accelerated rate and able to surpass even adults in all fields before she was even two years old...

...and performing such feats as reading every single book in her parents' library in three months before she was even one.

Youka Naze (Medaka Box)

Indra Ōtsutsuki (Naruto) was considered to be a prodigy, which led him to accomplish everything without the need for companions.

Madara Uchiha (Naruto) has been known to be a genius even as a child, being one of the first among the Uchiha Clan to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, along with his mastery in Absolute Combat, Weapon Proficiency, and Ocular Techniques.

Orochimaru (Naruto) was hailed as the genius of the Sanin, being the most talented and intelligent of Hiruzen's three famous prodigious disciples when he was a still Genin.

Sasori (Naruto) was considered as a child prodigy in the art of puppetry, mostly due to his loneliness in lack of parental love motivating his obsession in emotionless puppets.

As a young child who wasn't old enough to be a ninja yet, Zabuza Momochi (Naruto) effortlessly slaughtered over 100 Acemedy students without hesitation or pause earning the moniker of a Demon at a young age.

Itachi Uchiha (Naruto) has been heralded as a genius since childhood, as at age 13 he was selected to be a captain of ANBU Black Ops.

Reputed as the Second Coming of the Demon, Mangetsu Hōzuki (Naruto) was not only the youngest member of the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist but also mastered all of their individual swords.

Though a late bloomer compared to his friend Sasuke, Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto) has eventually surpassed his mentors and predecessors as a ninja, even becoming the youngest Jinchuuriki of his generation to have mastered his Tailed Beast.

Before leaving the Leaf Village, Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) was hailed as a genius and was one of the most skilled fighters of the village.

Boruto Uzamaki (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) not only mastered three nature styles at the age of twelve but was also deemed as a chunin level ninja despite being a genin and well above his class by Kakashi Hatake himself.

Sarada Uchiha (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) was able to master the Uchiha Fire Release at a very young age, inherited her mother intelligence and Chakra Enhanced Strength while also awakened her Sharingan at the age of 11 and inheriting her father's prodigious talent as an Uchiha.

Himawari Uzumaki (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) not only awakened her Byakugan at a younger age then her mom and aunt, but also mastered use of the gentle fist on her very first try.

Tony Tony Chopper (One Piece) had become an outstanding doctor at the age of 15.

Destined to be one of Wano's most powerful samurai ever since he was born, Kozuki Oden (One Piece) became a full fledged master samurai at the tender age of 9.

Even at the young age of 15, Kyros (One Piece) was already proficient in combat having fought an entire gang by himself and eventually becoming recognized as the strongest gladiator of Dressrossa colosseum at age 24.

A child prodigy, Nico Robin (One Piece) passed her archaeological exams at the young age of 8 to become a certified scholar, teaching herself archaeologist skills through researching in the library of Ohara...

...and due to her knowledge of the language written on Poneglyph tablets, the World Goverment give her a bounty of 79,000,000 berry.

Rob Lucci (One Piece) was a prodigy in the Rokushiki martial arts, he could slay 500 soldiers when he was only thirteen years old.

At the beginning of his career, Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) fought and defeated various powerful pirates of the East Blue, becoming the most wanted man of its seas at the age of 17, the youngest of the Worst Generation, and one of the strongest pirates of all time, being recognized as a Yonko at the age of 19.

Even as a child, Portgas D. Ace (One Piece) was able to defeat adult pirates, vicious giant animals, and street punks with his fighting ability and after starting his pirate career he rose as a super rookie and was even offered a position as one of the Seven Warlords/Shichibukai and later became the 2nd Divison Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The 2# of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo (One Piece) is one of their most powerful fighters despite being one of the youngest.

Minks (One Piece) are natural born warriors from birth.

All Hunt Grount (One Piece) is prodigious marine soldier, his great fighting prowess allows him to become a Marine Captain at age 17.

Charlotte Linlin (One Piece) was born immensely powerful, able to overpower giants even at the age of 5.

Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece) is the second strongest member of the Big Mom Pirates, having never lost a single battle since the day he was born, until he finally tasted defeat at the hands of Monkey D. Luffy.

Yukari Sendo (Rosario + Vampire) is smart enough to attend high school at age 11.

Those who have been members of Elite Ten Council (Shokugeki No Soma) have always been the best of their generation when it comes to cooking, usually display their talents at a young age.

Erina Nakiri (Shokugeki No Soma) is a child prodigy able to speak at infant stage and gifted with unique ability called "Gods Tongue", making her genius in her academy. She even became the director of Tōtsuki Culinary Academy itself while still a 1st year high school student.

Even before becoming the 62nd successor to the Hokuto Shin Ken, Kenshirō Kasumi (Fist of the Blue Sky) was already a full-fledged martial arts master by the age of 3.

Raoh (Fist of the North Star)

Originally Aura Readingtalent in various sports and activities even at the tender age of five.

Growing up on the battlefield after his father's death, Thorfinn (Vinland Saga) quickly grew into a highly skilled warrior...

...capable of swiftly killing warriors at least twice his age.

Gabimaru (Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku)

Team Maka (Soul Eater) is composed of the DWMA's three best meisters and their weapon partners, who despite their age fought against the first-generation Kishin and Death's oldest son, Asura…

…their leader, Maka Albarn is an intelligent girl in possession of an acute rare Soul Perception, Anti-Demon Wavelength, and Grigori Soul making her a serious threat to beings such as Witches and Immortal Clan. She alone among her generation made her partner Soul Eater Evens into the Last Death Scythe…

…Black☆Star, recognized as a Child of the Martial Way has all but proven superior to his fellow students in combat. After gaining his true path and blessing of the will within his partner, Tsubaki, he became far more powerful than before, defeating the Sword God, Mifune and soon became known as the Warrior God…

…as the second son of Death, Death the Kid has proven to excel in everything with his perfectionist nature being his drawback. But, he has proven to be able to beat a lot of dangerous foes with his partners Liz and Patty, and in the end, Kid succeeded in becoming a True Shinigami and inheriting his father's power.

Despite only being 16 years old, Mikoshiba Ryouma (Record of Wortenia War) is a skilled martial arts with knowledge on kenjutsu and a proficient weapons expert...

Video Games

Orphan of Kos (Bloodborne) was one of the most powerful, most difficult adversary in the entire game despite having been born shortly before the battle.

Ayane (Dead or Alive series) has been a highly skilled and deadly ninja since she was at least 14.

Quistis Trepe (Final Fantasy VIII) is a prodigy Blue Mage, becoming a SeeD at age 15, and an instructor by age 18.

Spyro (Spyro) has mastered the four elemental breaths such as fire, electricity, ice and earth, including dragon time when he was a young dragon.

In various incarnations, Link (Legend of Zelda series) is depicted as a young child who possesses great proficiency in weapons and magic that are beyond that of most warriors.

As a result of the Patriots' machinations, Sunny Emmerich (Metal Gear) is a computer and technical genius.

Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4) was smart enough to become a full-fledged police detective at age 15.

Rebecca Chambers (Resident Evil), an expert in medicine and chemistry, graduated from college at 18.

Carla Radames (Resident Evil) completed a doctorate for genetics at age 15.

During his youth, Arpeggio (Sly Cooper) was at the top of his class intellectually, excelling in all subjects.

Sonic and his friends (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Inklings (Splatoon) start demonstrating great combat prowess, as well as full control over both their human...

...and squid forms at the age of 14.

Agent 3 (Splatoon)

The Squid Sisters (Splatoon), Callie (left) and Marie (right), have been talented entertainers since their youths.

Sakura (Street Fighter) has incredible innate fighting skill and potential, able to learn Ryu and Ken's fighting techniques after merely seeing them in action.

Nanairo Arshavin/Seven (Sword Art Online) is a genius, graduating from college at age 12 and even earning a PhD.

Razputin Aquato (Psychonauts) learned every psychic power in the camp corriculum, found every collectable item at the camp, cured the psychosis of five individuals, discovered and averted a world domination plan and become the youngest psychonaut in history in 24 hours.

Strider Hiryu (Strider series) is the youngest Strider ever to reach Special A-Class in the organization's history.

Nero's (Devil May Cry) true potential surpassed even his legendary grandfather Sparda as he could match both his father Vergil and uncle Dante in their Sin Devil Trigger without any form of power up.

Web Animation

In addition to being an excellent fighter, Ruby Rose (RWBY) is smart and talented enough to have created her own weapon from scratch and attend Beacon Academy two years early.