Young shonen heroes have a lot to learn before they begin their journeys to greatness. The wise mentors in their lives play a major role in shaping their lives, their morals and their abilities, shaping them into the eventual heroes they become. The sensei teaches the student how to fight, how to think, and even how to conduct themself as an updstanding member of society. These student/sensei relationship appear in nearly every shonen anime in some capacity, and they take learning beyond the practical and mere survival into the realm of living itself.

The most memorable student/sensei duos remain with anime fans because of the impact they had on their favorite heroes. Whether it is the bond the duo share, the lessons sensei teaches, or the rials they overcome together, there is something about these dynamic relationships that contribute to shonen anime and manga in ways that linger...