Radicles and Enid are two of the main characters in the Cartoon Network show OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes. The show follows the adventures and relationships between the characters who work at a hero supply shop called Gar’s Bodega. Radicles (or Rad for short) is an alien with blue skin and Enid is a ninja with purple hair. Throughout the series, there are hints that the two may have romantic feelings for each other, though it is never explicitly confirmed if they get together. In this article, we’ll examine their relationship over the course of the show to see if there is evidence that Rad and Enid become a couple.
Signs of a potential romance
Almost from the beginning of the show, there are signs that Rad and Enid may end up together. Here are some of the biggest hints:
- They spend a lot of time together both at work and outside of work, suggesting a close friendship if not more.
- In several episodes, other characters specifically ask Enid if she has a crush on Rad or tease her about liking him.
- Rad gets jealous any time Enid shows interest in another guy.
- Enid often playfully teases Rad and seems to enjoy pushing his buttons.
- They care about each other and have each other’s backs when things get tough.
Their friendship clearly runs deeper than just regular coworkers. There seems to be a real affection between the two, even if they don’t explicitly state their feelings.
Moments where a romance is hinted at
Throughout the three seasons of the show, there are specific episodes and moments that strongly hint at a potential romance between Rad and Enid:
“You’re Level 100!”
In this early episode, Enid is given a special pin that shows she has reached level 100 as a hero. Rad is jealous and tries to get a pin too even though he is not at level 100. At the end of the episode, Enid admits to Rad that she has a crush on him, revealing her romantic feelings. However, it then turns out this was just part of a fantasy sequence Rad was having. So while Enid’s confession wasn’t real, it shows Rad is thinking about the possibility.
The kissing montage
In the episode “Legends of Mr. Gar,” Rad and Enid are shown kissing multiple times during a montage depicting Gar’s history with his friends. While these kisses aren’t actually happening in the present timeline, it is suggestive that the writers chose to include Rad and Enid kissing as part of the romantic montage.
The love note
At one point, Rad finds a love note in his locker saying “I know it’s against the rules but I just can’t hide my feelings any longer!” Rad assumes the note is from Enid, though she denies it. This suggests Enid may have feelings for Rad but doesn’t want him to know.
The school dance
During a school dance episode, Rad ditches his regular date and ends up dancing with Enid all night instead. They seem to have a great time dancing together fueling speculation they could become a couple.
Undercover mission
In one episode, Rad and Enid go undercover at a high school where they pretend to be a couple. They get into the role, calling each other cute nicknames and holding hands. After their mission, Enid seems eager to continue holding Rad’s hand even though it’s no longer necessary for their cover.
The Photobooth
While at a carnival together, Rad and Enid pose for some photos in a photobooth. In one of the photos, Enid kisses Rad on the cheek catching him by surprise. This shows she is getting more comfortable expressing her affection for him.
Evidence against a romance
However, it’s not all smooth sailing for the potential couple. There are also some signs that they may just remain close friends:
- Enid is at times annoyed by Rad’s immaturity and narcissism.
- When directly asked if they like each other, they both avoid answering the question.
- They spend lots of time with their other friend K.O. as a trio, rather than alone as a couple.
- Rad shows interest in dating other women throughout the show.
- Enid pokes fun at the idea of dating Rad when another character suggests it.
So while they clearly care about each other, they also have some differences and hesitations that could just keep them in the friend zone. There are enough mixed signals that it is hard to say if romance is really blossoming or not.
The final season
In the third and final season of the show, there is less overt focus on Rad and Enid’s relationship. They remain loyal friends and continue going on missions together. But there are fewer overtly romantic moments between them.
That could suggest the writers decided to pull back on the romance angle and keep them as friends. Or it could just mean they wanted to build in some mystery and tension before resolving their relationship status in the finale. Fans certainly kept speculating about their future until the very end.
Do they officially become a couple?
The hand hold
In the very last episode, after defeating evil robots attacking the plaza, Rad and Enid are shown walking away hand in hand. This is one of the biggest pieces of evidence that they do officially become a romantic couple in the end. Since hand holding typically symbolizes a romantic relationship, many saw this as confirmation that they ended up together after all.
Lack of formal declaration
However, some argue there is room for interpretation since they never formally declare themselves a couple. They don’t actually kiss on screen or directly say they are now dating. Since hand holding can also mean close friendship, it is possible Rad and Enid do not technically become boyfriend and girlfriend. The hand hold is not 100% definitive proof one way or the other.
Word from the creator
When asked directly if Rad and Enid are a couple or just friends, even the show creator Ian-Jones Quartey has given somewhat cryptic responses, wanting to leave it up for interpretation. He has said he likes that the show allows “room for people to think what they want to think” about the nature of their relationship.
So there may never be a completely definitive answer to the question of whether Rad and Enid officially get together. Fans can continue speculating and interpreting the clues in either direction. The hand hold suggests romantic love, but their lack of an explicit declaration leaves the door open for doubt.
Conclusion
There are convincing signs throughout the OK K.O series that Rad and Enid have a strong connection. Their friendship clearly has an element of mutual affection and possible attraction. Moments like the photobooth kiss and the school dance fuel speculation that they may end up as a romantic couple. However, there are also many moments where they treat each other as just close friends, leaving the nature of their relationship unclear. In the final scene, they are seen holding hands, which could be taken as confirmation that they become a couple. But the lack of an outright declaration or kiss means there is no definitive proof. Much is left open to interpretation. So in the end, fans can decide for themselves if Rad and Enid graduated from friendship to romance or merely remained close allies. The show leaves plenty of clues in both directions for fans to endlessly analyze and debate.