The "feature" that makes them successful is how they supplement each other's weaknesses:
The generic, upper-middle-class cul-de-sac setting acts as a blank canvas, allowing the girls' imaginative play to be the main attraction. Ivy & Bean
While their tagline famously states they are "two friends who never meant to like each other," the enduring appeal of Ivy & Bean lies in how their clashing personalities create a perfect storm for adventure. The "feature" that makes them successful is how
Her imagination fuels their most elaborate schemes, from casting "dancing spells" on Bean’s older sister, Nancy, to hunting for ghosts in the school bathroom. Ivy & Bean