Jack Boreham is a seasoned writer and journalist with a wealth of experience collaborating with some of the world’s most prestigious organizations and influential figures, crafting high-quality ...

The protagonist is the central character in a story, whether in film, on TV, in a novel, or in a play. Their wants, desires, flaws, and actions drive the plot. Protagonists have the strongest goal, ...

Movies like Mary Poppins and Mad Max: Fury Road prove that the main character doesn't need to undergo a substantial change to make the narrative work.

Connor is a writer on Game Rant. Hailing from the east coast of Scotland, with experience in the development and retail spaces of the industry, he uses his passion for games and Scottish charm to ...

The 2000s introduced anime fans to far more female protagonists than previous decades had, especially when looking at more than just shojo anime series. Incredible shonen anime, seinen anime, and ...

RPGs have given us so many great heroes over the years, but the 2010s delivered a wave of protagonists who, put frankly, pretty much defined the era. This was the decade where developers started ...

All the best Assassin’s Creed games are about family. The Ezio trilogy, long considered the peak of the series, is built on the tragic loss of Ezio’s family, and his fundamental loneliness. The game’s ...

Shonen anime has changed a lot over the years, but many series in the category still lean into tried-and-true archetypes and tropes. This makes it more memorable when other titles defy them. And ...

The first Creed game was released in 2007. The main protagonist is Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, who was born into the Brotherhood, which we will see commonly throughout the series. Altaïr has a more abrasive ...