Some cartoon protagonists spend their lives trying to improve the world they live in, which they do by bestowing kindness upon everyone they meet. Other cartoon protagonists love life in a way that can't be rivaled, seek to help those around them, and inspire everyone they come into contact with to create a ripple effect of positivity.

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Sometimes, these kind-hearted characters struggle against their own negative impulses or commands to harm others. However, in the end, they always manage to do the right thing. Because of their actions, they usually end up as role models for those in their vicinity, and to viewers as well.

10 Finn The Human Went On Quests For Everyone (Adventure Time)

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Although Finn often suffers from errors in judgment, he always strives to do the right thing. He follows his strong sense of justice, helping anyone who needs it and questing for those too weak to do so themselves. As a humble hero, Finn never keeps more than he needs, and he gives away material possessions to those who need them the most. For the most part, Finn sought adventures to entertain himself, and if those adventures helped those he met, he was even more eager to progress.

9 Marinette Tries To Be Her Best Self (Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir)

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Whenever anyone asks for Marinette's help, she finds herself incapable of saying no and puts their needs before her own every time. While this is a somewhat unhealthy personality trait, and one that sometimes overwhelms Marinette, it still shows her loving and generous nature.

Marinette has been known to act rashly or selfishly on occasion, but she tries to learn from her mistakes and make things right, such as when she tries to befriend Lila after first arguing with her in class. Marinette is even seen helping her enemies, such as reuniting Chloe with her mother, even though she received no thanks for the favor. As her classmates say, Marinette is Paris' everyday Ladybug.

8 Kipo Befriended The Wonderbeasts (Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts)

Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts

Having been raised as one of the few remaining human survivors living in the Underground, Kipo never knew anything but the feeling of community. So, when Kipo was forced into the world of the Mutes above her burrow, she took her sense of community with her. This allowed her to befriend multiple packs of Mutes but also to unite them with one another, showing them they had more similarities than differences and could work together.

Even when faced with the villain Scarlemagne, Kipo surprised him by accepting him as her adoptive brother. Her actions led Scarlemagne to rethink his plans and convert to the heroes' side, which was the first step in uniting humans and Mutes in peaceful harmony.

7 Luz Noceda Sees The Best In Everyone (The Owl House)

Luz Noceda smiles in The Owl House

Having been rejected by most people in the Human Realm, Luz is desperate to make sure nobody ever feels as alienated and alone as she once did. Because of this, Luz strives to see the best in everyone, even when they reject her initial attempts at friendship.

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Were it not for Luz, Amity would have spent her life conforming to her parent's desires and struggling under the pressure to be perfect, and Willow would have been stuck on the abomination track at school, mocked for being 'half a witch.' Hunter wouldn't have escaped Emperor Belos. King wouldn't have discovered his origins, and Eda and Lilith wouldn't have reunited, which would have left Eda a victim of her curse. Luz unites people and makes their lives better in the process.

6 Mabel Pines Loved Everybody (Gravity Falls)

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Unlike her cynical twin brother, Mabel never questions anyone. She accepts everyone for who they are and loves them all the more for it. Mabel shows her love by making presents for her friends and sharing what she has with others. Mabel is especially kind to those considered weird or unusual by society, such as Candy and Grenda, because she knows how it feels to be alienated for enjoying strange things.

Even when Mabel meets people she doesn't like, such as Lil' Gideon and Pacifica, she gives them a chance to be better people, understanding that while some people are mean, they can grow and be better. Mabel loves everyone, and given time, everyone learns to love Mabel too.

5 Wammawink Adopted A Herd After Losing Her Own (Centaurworld)

Wammawink Centaurworld

At a young age, Wammawink became a victim of the war and was the only remaining survivor of her herd. Vulnerable and alone, Wammawink was forced to raise herself. As a result, she decided to lead her own herd, taking in anyone who didn't have a place in the world. By becoming a leader and adopting multiple centaurs, Wammawink ensured that her herd would never struggle for food, entertainment, or love. She took care of their every need and never asked for anything in return.

4 Sofia's Amulet Rewarded Her Kindness (Sofia The First)

Kemper portrayed the dragon named Crackle in "Sofia the First."

In the pilot episode of Sofia the First, Sofia was gifted her amulet, which she believed was an ordinary necklace. Yet, with every act of kindness Sofia performed, the amulet granted her a new ability. Being naturally kind-hearted, Sofia found herself rewarded immediately for rescuing a baby bird, and from then on, the series highlighted her kindness towards others. She tried to befriend everyone she met, taking time to understand those who were usually ignored or standing up for those who couldn't defend themselves. Sofia's kindness never faltered, and she loved everyone she met.

3 Steven Didn't Let The War Stop His Kindness (Steven Universe)

The titular character of Steven Universe

Raised as the successor to Rose Quartz, the previous leader of the Crystal Gems, Steven was expected to become a mighty warrior who might one day be forced to battle the Diamonds themselves. Yet, instead of following in his mother's footsteps, Steven leaned more towards pacifism and preferred to talk to his enemies instead of battling them.

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Steven believed that the gem war only persisted because of constant misunderstandings. He hoped that, if given the choice, the gems he met would want peace as much as he did. Steven managed to befriend everyone he met, and his kindness ended a war that had lasted thousands of years.

2 Wander Always Says That It Never Hurts To Help (Wander Over Yonder)

As a kind and compassionate being, Wander couldn't stand seeing anyone even mildly inconvenienced, and so he followed a mantra of his invention, 'It never hurts to help.' With this saying as his guide, Wander helped everyone he met, whether they asked him to or not. Wander even understood how some people had trouble requesting assistance, so offered it freely, breaking barriers with his optimism and friendliness. With Wander helping everyone he met without asking for anything in return, his universe became a better place.

1 Barbie Was Kind To Her Friends And The Viewers (Barbie)

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No matter what incarnation she appears in, Barbie is always a positive influence who believes in supporting and helping everyone she meets. In almost every circumstance, Barbie doesn't have anything bad to say about those around her, even when they are less than polite to her, as shown by her relationship with Rochelle in the Life in the Dreamhouse series.

With her own brand of bubbly optimism, Barbie reminds her friends, family, and the viewers at home they can do anything they put their minds to and shouldn't give up on their dreams. Most cartoon characters only manage to help those within their series, but through the Barbie Vlogs, Barbie manages to help viewers directly. She teaches various messages like it's okay to feel sad, and that sadness shouldn't be a reflex that makes someone apologize. To this day, Barbie is one in a million when it comes to kindness.

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