: Focus on character development, especially on how the main characters evolve through their experiences. This could include deeper backstories or character arcs that resonate with adult audiences.

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Characters like Ben, Gwen, and Kevin Levin are aged up into young adulthood. Their designs maintain recognizable features—such as color palettes and signature hair shapes—but are modified to fit an adult narrative.