Sidekick

TV-Y7United States rating201011 min episodesAnimation, Comedy, Kids
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Eric is a young boy who dreams of being a superhero's sidekick rather than the hero himself. When his mentor disappears, Eric must step up and manage the situation while keeping the secret from everyone else. He navigates his training at a special academy while trying to keep the peace in his city.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Fast
The short episode length and superhero comedy genre suggest frequent cuts and a busy, high-energy visual style. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe presence of supervillains and their henchmen at the academy.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Eric want to be a sidekick instead of a main hero?
  2. 2How did Eric feel about having to keep a big secret from his friends?
  3. 3What does it mean to be a hero even if you aren't the one in the spotlight?

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