The medium of Japanese animation has featured a diverse array of supporting characters who provide essential aid to the ...

Being a sidekick is a solidly 'meh' gig. It certainly isn't the worst inside the world of video games—that distinction goes to minimum-wage flunkies like Goombas, Foot Soldiers and Glass Joe—but it's ...

They're the best friend. The partner in crime. The assistant. The co-worker. The spouse. The brother. The sister. But they're never, ever the main character. Often sassy and frequently adorable, ...