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Nocturnal Heroes
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An example of nocturnal heroes, Les Pyjamasques

Nocturnal Heroes (also known as Nighttime Heroes) are the primary protagonists and supporting characters of the series. This term originated in "L'école des Pyjamasques."

About

Nocturnal Heroes are superheroes that come out in the nighttime hours. Most often, they can be identified wearing bright colorful costumes either with animal, nature, nocturnal and astronomic themes. They also have a name that relates to the appearance of their costume.

Archetypes

Powers

Most of the nocturnal heroes exhibit superpowers such as originating from a source that is either magical or supernatural such as the Totem Animals, PJ Crystal Totem or asteroids. These power sources are either independent or are connected to their super costumes.

Some of the nocturnal heroes don't exhibit superpowers and are equipped with gadgetry and other equipment such as a Mountain Dragon Staff, laser guns, super swords and hammers, while having martial arts, herculean strength and other physical abilities that are beyond those of normal beings.

Examples

Crimefighters

Les Pyjamasques

PJ Masks

Folkloric and Mythologic

Les Pyjamasques

  • Les Pyjamasques
    • Yoyo
    • Bibou
    • Gluglu
    • Pyja-Robot
  • Bastet
  • Lilifée

PJ Masks

Guardians & Protectors

Les Pyjamasques

  • Bastet

PJ Masks

Scientists

  • Newton Star

Wannabes & Anti-Heroes

  • Les Mascrapules
    • Grigri
    • Zina
    • Ulbert

Trivia

  • Most of the nocturnal heroes are magically-oriented and are associated with a mythology or folklore such as Les Pyjamasques' direct connections to the Nahual folklore, Bastet being based on the real-life Egyptian mythology of the same name, and An Yu being portrayed as an ancient dragon girl. While the rest of the characters are oriented towards science fiction and technology such as Energuman being a parody of Batman, the PJ Masks being a combination of Batman with other superhero characters, and Newton Star being considered a space hero.
Concepts and Glossaries
Routines
| Acrobats | Hero Moves Practice | Prosecution |
Character Types
| Noctambules-masques | Nocturnal Heroes | Nighttime Villains | Acolytes | Evolved Characters |
Elements
| Story Formula (Missions) | Alter-egos (Amulet Symbols) | Nighttime Hours | Mockery | Art Style | Folklores | Character Designs |
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