April being re-imagined as younger and younger in new incarnations

*CyberCubed* · 08-29-2012, 12:08 PM

It seems to me as if, "the powers that be," felt that April was way too old in Mirage, the original cartoon, and the movies. She was always in her mid/late 20's in each, making her a full grown adult.

The 4kids series was the first to have a younger April, I believe it was stated she was only 23 in some of the old 4kids character bios back in the day.

In the IDW comics she's around the same age, a College student and an intern.

And in the Nick cartoon she's 16.

And for the new movie, it sounds like April/Casey will be 18-19 year olds.

Do you feel that having a younger April (and Casey) is something done to make them more relateable to the audience?

08-29-2012, 12:08 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,829	April being re-imagined as younger and younger in new incarnations It seems to me as if, "the powers that be," felt that April was way too old in Mirage, the original cartoon, and the movies. She was always in her mid/late 20's in each, making her a full grown adult. The 4kids series was the first to have a younger April, I believe it was stated she was only 23 in some of the old 4kids character bios back in the day. In the IDW comics she's around the same age, a College student and an intern. And in the Nick cartoon she's 16. And for the new movie, it sounds like April/Casey will be 18-19 year olds. Do you feel that having a younger April (and Casey) is something done to make them more relateable to the audience?