The Incredible World of Riddles/Tropes


 * 100% Adoration Rating:
 * Mr. Riddles is liked by pretty much everybody in Riddle World, with everybody continuously praising him for his accomplishments. The only people who don't like him are the villains and, at first, Yowie.
 * Animation Bump:
 * Whilst volume zero had decent animation for the time, it got even better in volume one.
 * Butt-Monkey:
 * Tenet is this in early episodes, where he is often The Load and the Distressed Dude who always has to rely on somebody (usually Kacie) to rescue him.
 * Deconstructed with poor Yowie, who gets treated like dirt almost all the time in volume one. It ends up driving him into temporarily becoming a villain before the citizens of Riddle World begin to treat him better.
 * Chica does not get things much better, as her condition clearly starts to embarrass her as time goes on.
 * Characterisation Marches On:
 * Onita was a pretty Flat Character in volume zero who pretty much just hung around Paddy. She got more unique attributes as time went on.
 * Yowie is almost a completely different person by the end of the show's run, going from a bitter and cynical Butt-Monkey to a somewhat pessimistic but otherwise caring individual.
 * Chica was very one-note in her earlier appearances, with her creepy nature being pretty much her only defining character trait. By the end of the show's run, she becomes a more insecure individual who has to get help to get over her self-consciousness and be able to leave her home without the fear of embarrassing herself.
 * Character Title:
 * An odd inversion as Mr. Riddles named himself after Riddle World in the first place.
 * Christmas Special:
 * "The Fright Before Christmas".
 * Comic-Book Time:
 * Downplayed. The children all aged at least once.
 * Dramedy:
 * It's a fairly lighthearted and over-the-top setting but can certainly get edgy from time to time.
 * Early Installment Weirdness:
 * The first volume is labelled volume zero just to show how different it is compared to the later ones. Episodes last almost forty minutes, the supporting cast are very one-note, episodes are filled with Big-Lipped Alligator Moments, and both Kacie and Tenet, and Onita and Paddy, are pretty much Those Two Guys.
 * Edutainment:
 * Of the life-lesson variety.
 * Expy:
 * The show does seem to borrow a lot from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with Mr. Riddles seemingly being based off the titular wizard. Word of God has denied this and brushed it off as a coincidence, but fans still think otherwise.
 * Kacie could even be seen as a more badass version of Dorothy from said novel.
 * The Friends Who Never Hang:
 * As part of Early Installment Weirdness, despite the main characters being seen as a four-piece group a lot, Kacie and Tenet would rarely personally interact with Onita and Paddy in volume zero. Word of God has openly admitted they tried to avert this starting from volume one, with an entire episode focusing on Paddy and Tenet, and Onita and Kacie as pairs, with another pairing Kacie and Paddy, and Onita and Tenet. A few later episodes also have the group acting as a trio when the fourth is absent for whatever reason.
 * In volume zero, pretty much every side character only interacted with the four children, Mr. Riddles and their respective families. Again, this gets averted from volume one.
 * Interspecies Friendship:
 * Most of the inhabitants of Riddle World are all friends with each other despite all being different species. They get along with the human children great too.
 * Interspecies Romance:
 * Subverted. There seems to be a thing going on between Chica and Yowie at one point, but they end up deciding not to do it.
 * It's Always Spring:
 * Downplayed. Pretty much all of the main episodes are set round about early autumn, but some of the specials are set at different times.
 * Karmic Jackpot:
 * An example that works both ways - as Yowie starts becoming nicer, he starts to get rewarded better, though it was a talking out in "The Fright Before Christmas" and an agreement to treat him better in the first place that caused him to do that.
 * Limited Wardrobe:
 * Downplayed. The characters always wear the same clothes in regular episodes (with very rare exceptions) but often wear different outfits in the specials.
 * Justified with Chica, who wears the same dress all the time since she has trouble taking it off due to her awkward body shape.
 * The Main Characters Do Everything:
 * Averted, with the show having many Lower-Deck Episodes.
 * Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy:
 * Kacie is an independent, daring Kid Heroine whilst Tenet is sensitive, timid and prone to getting kidnapped and relying on Kacie rescuing him. In many instances where they are in a difficult situation, Kacie is seen as the one putting herself in front whilst Tenet cowers behind her.
 * Onita and Paddy have a bit of a downplayed example that's played for laughs, as Onita is prone to being lazy whilst Paddy has several comically inverted Women are Wiser moments with her.
 * No Antagonist:
 * Zig-zagged. Synther is technically the Big Bad of the whole franchise due to playing the biggest role, but he doesn't appear much. Several episodes have lower-key villains popping in and out, with some also having minor obstacles that show up for once scene and are quickly forgotten. Several episodes, including the specials "The Love Letter" and "The Great Riddle World Party" play this straight with no villains showing up or playing a role at all.
 * Only Sane Man:
 * Paddy when trying to teach the Wibbly Sisters how to read and write.
 * Preschool Show:
 * It's technically one, just like every Kubokartoonz show (besides Magma Eye). Of course, it's still willing to get bizarrely dark at times and has a Periphery Demographic.
 * Slapstick Knows No Gender:
 * Onita's laziness makes her prone to more clumsy moments.
 * Chica's condition causes her to suffer Butt-Monkey status regularly, which is often Played for Drama due to embarrasing her.
 * Out of all the villains, Annabell is the most comedic and prone to some ridiculous forms of slapstick, such as accidentally taking a photo of herself and making herself dizzy, and getting her top half stuck in a beehive.
 * Temporarily a Villain:
 * Yowie in "The Fright Before Christmas".
 * Tomboy and Girly Girl:
 * Zig-zagged. Onita is more tomboyish personality wise but is more down to earth, and her main outfit even has a bit of pink in it. Kacie is more girly but is also a courageous Action Girl.
 * Vile Villain, Laughable Lackey:
 * Synther wants to rule both the real world and Riddle World with an iron fist, Annabell wants to be a minor nuisance. Somewhat averted in The Incredible World of Riddles Unlocked where she becomes more of a threat.
 * Villain Protagonist:
 * Downplayed with Yowie in "The Fright Before Christmas", as he is more of a Norminal Hero for most of the special, and he decides against freezing Riddle World in the end.
 * The Wonderland:
 * Definitely. Riddle World ignores what is considered normal on Earth.

Kacie

 * 100% Adoration Rating:
 * She is said to become queen of Riddle World one day, and all of her soon-to-be subjects love her a lot.
 * The Ace:
 * Mostly in volume zero; she makes some slip ups later on.
 * Action Girl:
 * Is usually the heroine who saves the day, particularly when it comes to rescuing Tenet or defeating Synther.
 * Ambiguously Bi:
 * Constantly throws about what appears to be flirty comments and actions to her three best friends, one of which is a girl.
 * Big Eater:
 * As often the case for Kuboian animation leads, she is seen enjoying all times of stuff, and large quantities of it.
 * Even the Girls Want Her:
 * Onita seems to enjoy her company and presumed flirting.
 * Expy:
 * Potentially based off Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
 * Girly Girl with a Tomboy Streak:
 * Is very feminine but also usually the one to kick the bad guy's butt and keep Tenet protective.
 * The Heroine:
 * Although all four of the children are cited as the "main characters", Kacie is often the one fighting the baddies that threaten Riddle World.
 * Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy:
 * She shows signs of this when paired with Paddy, but especially Tenet, as she usually has to rescue and look after him.
 * Nerves of Steel:
 * Rarely shows fear and regularly just grits her teeth in tough situations.
 * Pimped-Out Dress / Kicking Ass in All Her Finery:
 * Her "queen" outfit features one of these, and is also the look she wears when confronting Synther for the final time in Unlocked.
 * Red Is Heroic:
 * Her main outfit consists of a red kindercloth dress.
 * The Tease:
 * She seems to enjoy flirting with her friends. Paddy occasionally gets it and even Onita is not immune to this. Tenet seems to get it the most though - she is also doing things like laying her head next to his, putting her hands on his hips and offering to do things like carry him and do things to make him happy.

Tenet

 * Cowardly Lion:
 * Occasionally has to put his fears aside to save the day.
 * Distressed Dude:
 * Spends most of the early episodes being this, and it doesn't manage to completely go away.
 * Implied Love Interest:
 * For Kacie, even if some fans like to think otherwise.
 * The Lancer:
 * To Kacie. Whilst she is daring and adventurous, he is timid and not very independent.
 * The Load:
 * Especially prominent in volume zero, to the point where he makes Princess Peach look good.
 * Platonic Life-Partners:
 * With Kacie. Granted, it's pretty complicated.
 * The Redeemer:
 * Convinced Yowie to stop his rampage in "The Fright Before Christmas". Unfortunately, it didn't work as well with Synther.
 * Red Oni, Blue Oni:
 * The blue to Kacie's red. Funnily enough, their clothes match this. Fairly downplayed though, as Kacie is sensible but can occasionally get wild whilst Tenet is more careful.
 * True Blue Feminity:
 * Downplayed. Only his blazer is blue and he is a boy, but a very effeminate one.

Onita

 * Ambiguously Lesbian:
 * She shows very little to no romantic feelings for Paddy nor Tenet yet has quite a lot of Ho Yay moments with Kacie.
 * Ascended Extra:
 * Takes quite a leap in screentime in volume 3. Beforehand, she would normally only being prominent in about one episode per volume. She eventually ends up playing the central role in about a third of the episodes.
 * Big Eater:
 * Even more so than Kacie. It's no surprise when Paddy mentions that she's the heaviest of the four (despite looking the same weight as them).
 * Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass:
 * Despite her recurring laziness, she is generally the one to save the day when Kacie is not present, such as in the episode "Onita the Detective".
 * Idiot Hero:
 * Downplayed. She is capable of getting the job done but is prone to doing things without thinking of the consequences.
 * Lazy Bum:
 * More so in the earlier episodes, where she is often reluctant to help others and often needs convinced by Paddy.
 * Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy:
 * The masculine girl to Paddy's feminine boy.
 * Platonic Life-Partners:
 * With Paddy.
 * Trademark Favourite Food:
 * Seems to be pizza and cola, but she's willing to eat anything.
 * Women Are Wiser:
 * Inverted. Paddy is often comically unimpressed by her stingy and unmotivated behaviour.

Paddy

 * Friend to All Living Things:
 * He is pretty popular amongst the Riddle Village locals, though it does take Yowie some time to warm up to him.
 * Nice Guy:
 * Definitely one of the nicest characters on the show.
 * Not So Above It All:
 * He occasionally can't resist occasionlly giggling at the others' antics.
 * Only Sane Man:
 * Compared to the Riddle Village residents and their weird behaviours.
 * Wise Beyond Their Years:
 * Seems to be this, as he is the one to help Yowie get along better with everybody else whilst also convincing them to treat him better.

Yowie

 * Anti-Hero:
 * Though he does eventually outgrow it, he is pretty morally grey early on, frequently complaining about and trying to get back at others. He is also the only Riddle Village resident who doesn't immediately like the Earth visitors at first.
 * Breakout Character:
 * Pretty much one of the main characters from volume three.
 * Butt-Monkey:
 * He gets a lot of mistreatment from his neighbours, especially Peeka and the Wibbly Sisters.
 * Characterisation Marches On:
 * He starts off as a Chew Toy whose clumsy nature gets poked fun at a lot. Later on he is shown to be one of the most down-to-earth and compassionate people in Riddle World.
 * Deadpan Snarker:
 * Especially in volume one and two.
 * Dumbass No More:
 * His ditzy nature is practically gone by the end of the show.
 * Funny Animal:
 * He is a large brown crow who can walk and talk just like a human.
 * Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal:
 * He wears a pair of shorts, a sleevless waistcoat and nothing else.
 * Heel-Face Turn:
 * Agrees to stop his wreckage of Riddle World after Tenet convinces him and gets him to talk things out with everyone else. It does take quite a while for his cynical nature to completely go away, however.
 * Kick the Dog:
 * In "The Fright Before Christmas", he deliberately only partially freezes people so they can be stuck with their sentience.
 * Morality Pet:
 * Even pre-redemption, he was shown to get along well with Chica and even made sure he didn't freeze her during his takeover.
 * Who's Laughing Now?:
 * Gets the upper hand on everybody in "The Fright Before Christmas" and gets revenge by attempting to freeze everybody who mistreated him.
 * Would Hurt a Child:
 * He showed a lot of pleasure in freezing the Wibbly Sisters.