Best of Steve/Tony Nominations: Animated

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Earth's Mightiest Heroes

EMH-01 : "I choose to believe in you, Iron Man." — Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2.19): Emperor Stark

TS: And everything Purple Man had me do, was all inside me. They were all ideas I had. I'm supposed to be the futurist, working to build a better tomorrow. What I did, is that the future I've been working for?
SR: I don't believe that. [...] I know you believe in the future, but I believe in people. And I choose to believe in you, Iron Man.

In the aftermath of the Purple Man's influence over Tony, he shares with Steve his insecurities. Steve reassures Tony that he's a hero, and Steve believes in him.

Avengers Assemble

AA-02 : Humbled and Impressed — Avengers Assemble (1.6): Super Adaptoid

TS: Okay, what a second. So explain to me again how you memorized all our moves without the aid of a single machine.
SR: You just wouldn't understand good old-fashioned human ingenuity.
TS: Maybe. Maybe not. But I'd be willing to learn. Humbled and impressed in one day. I think I hate today.
SR: Impressed by this? It's just something I whipped up on my handy dandy Starkpad.

Steve sasses Tony, they get competitive, and they grow to respect each other and their viewpoints by the end of the episode. Bonus: Steve never misses an issue of Futura!


AA-03 : Mutual Appreciation Society — Avengers Assemble (1.13): In Deep

TS: But with my armor gone, all I can do is improvise. Steve, even without your shield, you're still Captain America. Without my armor, I'm just...
SR: Tony Stark! The Tony Stark. Billionaire genius. You're probably one of the three smartest men in the entire world. You're as tough as they come. You invented hardcore. The Avengers are lucky you're on our side.

Steve and Tony go undercover on a mission, and have a heart-to-heart about how great they think the other man is while hiding inside a vent. When they return to the team, they admit that they've learned from each other during the mission, and Clint asks, "So, like, are you pals going to hug now or what?"

AA-04 : Each Other's Hero — Avengers Assemble (2.7): The Age of Tony Stark

TS: Cap, I'm scared.
SR: No need to be, son.
TS: Easy for you to say. You're a big, brave superhero!
SR: I was brave long before I was Captain America. And Tony Stark was a hero long before he was Iron Man.

Tony gets de-aged young and younger as the episode goes on, and a young Tony admits to Steve that he's scared. Steve reassures him that everything will be alright, and Tony pulls the time stone out of his reactor as the two hug. Later, Tony admits to Steve that Captain America inspired him when he was young: "The past can teach us things. Like what being a hero is."


AA-05 : "You think you know my pal Cap better than I do?" — Avengers Assemble (3.3): Saving Captain Rogers

SR: I want to honor my past, not live there. [...] I've always had friends I could count on. It's nice to know I still do.
TS: You always will. Although as a friend, I gotta tell you, this room would look a lot better with a couple of touchscreens. Maybe a TV in the corner? [...] Okay, okay. Hear me out. What about an ice cream machine? I know butter pecan is your favorite.
SR: Isn't it everybody's?

Tony spends most of the episode worrying about Steve and insisting that he knows Steve the best. When he thinks he hears a cry of pain in the distance, he says, furiously, "If that's Cap, I'm gonna glue my fist to Zemo's face." But they end up safe and sound back in Steve's room by the end of the episode.


AA-06 : Best Friends Across Time and Space — Avengers Assemble (3.26): Avengers Revolution

SR: Tony, you've been the best friend I've had since...Well, maybe ever.
TS: I like to think I work best alone, Cap. But the truth is, I'm better because you're my friend.

Steve and Tony say goodbye to each other one last time before they're separated across time and space, but not before letting the other know how much they mean to them.


AA-07 : The Tony Stark He Knows and Loves — Avengers Assemble (4.1): Avengers No More

SR: Is all the glitz and glamor really necessary?”
TS: No one’s going to believe it’s me unless it’s louder and bigger than anything else.
SR: Even trapped across infinite dimensions, you are still Tony Stark.

Steve smiles when Tony is the same as ever, even across dimensions.


AA-08 : The Lift and Spin Reunion — Avengers Assemble (4.17): Beyond

TS: Well, I guess we should --
SR: I don't believe it!
TS: Woah, okay. All right. All right.
ST: Iron Man in the flesh!

Tony was presumed dead by the Avengers until he shows up again, alive and well, and Steve rushes to hug Tony as they reunite after the long separation.

Iron Man and Captain America: Heroes United

HU-09 : "I'm gonna need a long shower when we're done with this mission." — Iron Man and Captain America: Heroes United

SR: Oh, what? You don’t like my plan?
TS: It’s just a little too "me".
SR: Come on, it’s well thought out. And it’s the last thing Red Skull would expect. I figured the wild man in you would love it.
TS: …
SR: This is the quietest you’ve ever been. What’re you up to back there?
TS: I’m not saying. Just in case Skull still has some control over your brain.
SR: You really think I’d turn on you?
TS: Probably not, but I like surprises, so I’m working on a back-up plan just in case yours doesn’t work.
SR: Wow, strategy from Iron Man?
TS: What can I say, you’re rubbing off on me. Maybe I’ll earn a merit badge.

Steve and Tony make a bet, snark with each other throughout the movie, strip in an elevator while they're alone, and acknowledge how much they've rubbed off on each other.



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