The Powerpuff Girls – A New City Of Townsville?

Disclaimer
This is an article on the history of a popular animated franchise that mentions concerns regarding:

• Blood and gore within cartoon violence
• Transphobia
• Accusations of pedophilia

Reader discretion is advised.
Sugar, spice and everything nice. Those were the ingredients chosen with an accidental dose of Chemical X to create three superheroes who have dedicated their lives to saving the day before bedtime [24]. They say that nothing beats the original, especially if a reboot of a popular cartoon turns out to be a misguided letdown [50]. However, I believe there can be a way to make up for such a misfortune, especially due to a huge risk of a live-action reboot being a complete disaster after only a pilot with some likely changes to a leaked script [1] [27]. Call me an old soul, but I can safely say that the first half of the 2020s has been mostly fearsome and gloomy so far. Furthermore, the current generation could use a few more heroes. How about a brand new animated series starring Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup [69]? A little change would not hurt as I enjoyed snacking on a slice of Terry’s dark chocolate orange instead of the usual milk chocolate orange on Boxing Day. I mean, what could be next in terms of refreshing familiarity [21]? Reviving the Pixel Chix franchise with some brand new male characters in their own homes and cars [91]?

After doing my last manicure of 2021, I suspected that I ought to follow the rules in Lara Croft’s RPG book in early 2022 as Hello Kitty and her friends hopefully sense some good luck and maintain good health [26] [88]. It is important to keep following your passions in a proactive manner…and behave yourself, according to Deadpool after his Nerdy Thirty [94]. [51]

It all began with McCracken’s college project, “Whoopass Stew!” back in about 1992 [54]. It was quite fascinating how Blossom, my favourite powerpuff girl had her ponytail designed quite differently [19]. More drastically, Professor Utonium was shorter, wore glasses and lacked hair, faintly resembling Dexter from the Dexter’s Laboratory series [68]. Did the whoopass in its can really have to look like something it should not [19]? As quite cheesy as the violence was in the introduction, it at least provided a bit of comical humour. The music during the first-ever encounter of the Amoeba Boys was gaudy and the way the girls made them melt away near the sun was one somewhat toned-down fatality [6] [54] [93]. I am glad that McCracken decided to change the show and group’s name to “The Powerpuff Girls” as it suits the cuteness of the girls’ iconic designs better and it is indeed more appropriate and memorable for a young target audience [54]. Hopefully, McCracken will agree to allow the next of reboot his creation as letting him get involved will make it very faithful to what he intended for what his trio of little girls evolved into, which will be explained later on.

A title like “Whoopass Stew” sounds more fitting for a cartoon on Adult Swim. There was also a second episode that was never fully animated but featured the character Him previously named “The Devil” with a differently designed face [90]. [54]

Here is the first-ever concept art of the girls by their creator, Craig McCracken. I suppose the next reboot could poke a little fun at their much older designs, quite like how the Run Of The Mills girls poked fun at negatively received concept art [47] [90]. [28]

The intellectual property later went on to be part of the What-A-Cartoon series, just like how Cow and Chicken and Dexter’s Laboratory started off as shorts on television before going solo [67] [68]. There were two episodes starring the trio with different premises that introduced Fuzzy Lumpkins when his surname lacked the “P” and re-introduced the Amoeba Boys as…well…less threatening criminals [40] [43]. Bubbles was voiced by Kath Soucie in both episodes, making her sound like Lil from Rugrats. The mayor’s design was drastically different, along with his voice in “Meet Fuzzy Lumkins” [43]. The end of the episode’s climax establishes why the villain Bubbles most commonly fights against is Fuzzy. You better not turn MY hair into meat, okay?! The animation of the two shorts was rather different as “Crime 101” featured an alternation for Blossom’s hair [40]. I sure as heck doubt that a new incarnation of the girls would not like the taste of meat jam nor try to rob a bank as a demonstration for aspiring criminals. I think I will try some of the jam from Letter B on a slice of toast while Professor Utonium makes toast for the girls with the jam from Letter A sometime soon [40].

More introductory aspects in “Meet Fuzzy Lumkins” included how Blossom would often be the one to answer the hotline and Bubbles’ hobby in colouring. Why not bring back those food-related villains in a new reboot as they were only mentioned and seen in one deception? [43]

Now, this is what we all saw coming! The first four seasons of The Powerpuff Girls were timeless and witty enough to be considered late ‘90s and early 2000s classics. One of my favourite episodes would be “The Powerpuff Girls’ Best Rainy Day Ever” due to the delightful portrayal of the girls’ imaginative play based on their duties as crime-fighters [9] [60]. Another favourite moment of mine would be the musical number that restored Townsville’s colours [25]. Despite the outstanding reception, the first few seasons of the original show were not beyond criticism as there was a dud set in Citysville that was far too mean-spirited and had a few holes regarding other episodes. I am also not fond of “A Very Special Blossom” [37]. I will admit that some moments of violence in the show that involved a little blood would not be present in cartoons aimed at children, especially to this day [24] [29] [59]. There ought to be not a drop of blood if the target audience for the next reboot will be children, although I understand that the original show’s violence was never as graphic as the blood and gore in the Happy Tree Friends series [30] [31]. But I digress. How about some sly and subtle jokes for the older ones? Wink wink.

Here is some artwork that could work well in a new cartoon. It can be seen in a children’s book titled “The Powerpuff Girls: Big Terrible Trouble” that was published back in 1999 [3]. Perhaps a highly similar style can be established in another reboot, but again, without any gore to avoid complaints from parents [29]. [2]

Oh. And this is pretty much how I felt when I was a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog [18]. [37]

The fifth and sixth season of the original show that featured the updated art style based on the movie under the production of Cartoon Network Studios was when plenty of fans identified a “seasonal rot” [35] [68] [71]. A few episodes were prime proof of such a claim, including “Sun Scream” and “Girls Gone Mild” [61] [70]. It was bad enough the film was not financially successful [51]. But as a 2000s kid, I did not mind the post-movie seasons of The Powerpuff Girls as I personally enjoyed some of its episodes, such as “Silent Treatment”, “West In Pieces”, and “Oops I Did It Again” [46] [92]. Furthermore, I can see how the complaints the film and the show received for its excessive use of violence were challenged in “Girls Gone Mild” [29] [51] [59] [61]. I also saw some interesting and new character development for the girls in “Crazy Mixed Up Puffs” and I thought the redesigns of the Rowdyruff Boys in their return were more preferable and recognizable [14] [68]. I would say the final two seasons of the original show with the newer art style was a mixed bag. Perhaps the start of a new cartoon starring the three pint-sized superheroines can re-establish their origin or expand on it as they further develop their skills in civilization and managing their superpowers.

The writing of some episodes in the fifth and sixth seasons of the original show could have provided better pacing, more engaging jokes and more elevating aspects of creativity [68] [71]. Too bad some of the colours of the notable backgrounds were gone, yet I liked the vibrant outfits for the Steamypuff Girls [53]. Why not bring back the Powerpunk Girls, the evil counterparts from an alternate universe to bring back more fast-paced action in a new reboot [52]? [53]

I am pretty sure a reboot of Dexter’s Laboratory can combine the continuities of the original two seasons produced by Hanna-Barbera and the revival that was produced by Cartoon Network Studios after the release of Ego Trip, but not make the same mistakes and sacrifices shown in the third and fourth season for quality’s sake [67]. [46]

Back in 2004, the trio appeared in a strikingly different art style for The Powerpuff Girls: Dream in Style [36] [72]. Their limbs were longer and pointed and their hair was more detailed. Their lips were red, which made them look like they were wearing lipstick, which was unfortunately quite questionable as they were meant to be at the age of a kindergartner ever since the series began in 1998 [68]. Nonetheless, the music video they all starred in was quirky and vibrant, despite the girls being plainly portrayed as fashionistas most of the time and the theme song was pretty catchy [36] [72]. On the website that promoted a spin-off headcanon, Blossom hosted a personality quiz, Bubbles expressed an interest in travelling and Buttercup made a list of fitness tips [5]. They sure had their own thing. There was no sign of anything dark from the series anywhere, especially not when sweets were a blatant metaphor for drugs [33]. Perhaps there can be a vague dream in style in a new incarnation, but only for a specific and short moment, such as a musical number to avoid distraction from intense action when it comes to saving the day…that does not involve underaged driving [36] [72].

I got my own thing! Yeah! Yeah! [36] [72]

Oh! And let us not forget about The Powerpuff Girls Z! It was an anime series based on the original series that firstly aired in Japan [48]. One of the major differences was that the girls had nicknames; Hyper Blossom, Rolling Bubbles and Powered Buttercup [63]. Other differences in The Powerpuff Girls Z! include:
·      The girls were not sisters and had different families [48]
·      The Professor had a spouse and a son [48]
·      The girls were not born with their powers but received them later in life instead [48]
·      The members of the Gangreen Gang have different names [48]
·      The girls were armed with magical weapons; Blossom with a yo-yo, Bubbles with a large bubble wand and Buttercup with a mallet [48] [63]
·      Princess Morbucks had an older sister who was known as “Duchess” [45] [48]
The series eventually had a full English dub [34]. I enjoyed singing the lyrics to the Japanese theme song when I was a younger teenager. Perhaps the next incarnation can feature a few references to The Powerpuff Girls Z! for all the anime admirers and manga readers out there, including the Major having a brother who is a school headteacher and the Professor eventually being in a well-deserved happy marriage [48].

There was also a manga series of The Powerpuff Girls Z. Surely, not every fan enjoyed the anime adaption, but it was still quite popular back in the day. [48]

Surely, there can be the grand return of the Rowdyruff Boys with a re-established yet faithful origin for them in a new reboot. Besides, they were also adapted for the Powerpuff Girls Z. [48]

I remember watching the special titled “The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed” back in 2014 and enjoying it for bringing The Powerpuff Girls back for a new audience [12] [13]. However, looking back at it now makes me believe that it was unfortunately quite misguided, including some moments that seemed quite out of character to some of us. It was rather puzzling to see Bubbles have ice breath instead of Blossom, even though that special power does suit her light blue eyes, dress and shoes [12]. Sorry. I relate to Elsa from Frozen [23]. As fresh and quirky the special’s art style was, I think it would have worked a little better with rather advanced Flash animation instead of abstract CGI and smoother movement [12] [13]. Since I liked how the girls’ shoes were in their favourite colours, I think that could be featured in a new 2020s cartoon based on their legacies as an Easter egg. I would not mind if the art style for a brand new Powerpuff Girls cartoon would feature the girls with shoes that are in their signature colours with black outlines to help them stand out. Besides, that would give a new and hopefully improved reboot a little more individuality. Some critics can evolve into creators, right? Teehee!

I thought the girls looked really cool in their robotic forms under the influence of the video game Bubbles became infatuated with in the special. But still, despite the interesting art style, the animation could have worked a bit better if it was 2D instead of CGI and not so choppy [12] [24]. [13]

I never despised the reboot of the cartoon that began in 2016, but I wish it was a lot more faithful to what made the original a hit. One thing the reboot has received criticism for was its reliance of today’s culture, such as references to memes and…twerking with the panda who sounded like Mickey Mouse after he smoked a certain something [50] [68] [76]. As a supporter of LGBT tolerance, I can say that the controversy surrounding the portrayal of Donny ruined the first season’s reputation for me [41]. I really did not like the premise of “The Wrinklegruff Gals” very much for specific reasons [87]. Another issue was how the character Jared, a love interest for Blossom was designed after one of the show’s writers, which caused many viewers to believe he was a self-insert character for the writer to let out some…questionable fantasies [32] [42]. As much as I do not condone bullying towards those who actually liked the pairing, I believe Jared should have been designed and written very differently to prevent the controversy from ever happening. It is shame that Ms. Bellum was absent in the reboot, but at least she had a lovely vacation [50]. It would be imperative that the next reboot does not make the same mistakes.

There is a right way to do a reboot…and there is a wrong way to do a reboot. [87]

I sure hope the next reboot will be a lot more LGBT-friendly by featuring some same-sex couples with their own adopted children in backgrounds. Oh! And no minors twerking please! [76]

Were there at least a few things I liked about the controversial reboot? Quite surprisingly, yes. The new expressions, especially in the eyes of the girls were at least refreshing and expanded on some creativity within the animation [76]. I also liked the new power of auras that can be shaped with each girl’s imagination. Blossom’s pink aura involved various household objects, Bubbles’ blue aura could change into animals and Buttercup’s aura can transform into transport and weaponary [82] [83]. The categories for each aura suited each girl’s traits, which prove the new power’s credibility. I also liked the premise of helping Princess Morbucks become a better person as it provided interesting exploration for a villainous character [75]. I suppose we can welcome back the panda who sounds like Mickey Mouse if he was ever high on marijuana. Ironically, Bliss is a character I like as her development reminds me of Elsa from Disney’s Frozen [7] [23]. But still, she retreated to a place called “Bird Poop Island” [38]? Really? Taking the minority of tolerable aspects from a mostly flawed reboot and including it in a rehash of what made the original show acclaimed can also make a new interpretation appealing to those who ironically enjoyed the reboot. Please respect opinions, citizens!

I did not mind the shorts all that much as I liked the gag with Bubbles pretending to be a sports network anchor with Octi in “Air Buttercup” and thought the concept of her as a beauty blogger was pretty cute [73] [81]. I also liked how Bubbles and Buttercup’s hairstyles were slightly alternated in the 2016 reboot and I would not mind those returning in the next one. [81]

I guess there can be some development for Blossom, my favourite of the trio that would lead to her learning to be less bossy at some point. I am sure a new Bubbles will be as adorable as the crossover between Hello Kitty and Pusheen the Cat [55] [56] [57] [58], even though “Bubblevicious” from the first four seasons of the original show was a prime example of interesting character exploration [8]. I am quite interested in how she became skilled in computer programming in the reboot [77], even though I think it would have made more sense if Blossom had that skill as she is the smart one. Perhaps the next cartoon should reduce Blossom’s uptightness, portray her skill in speaking a specific Chinese dialect, keep Bubbles interested in computer programming, along with speaking Spanish and Squirrel and make Buttercup’s flaws more balanced with her nobility to her sisters to ensure that their portrayals will be more faithful to what McCracken has intended during the original show’s run, as well as faithful to the small amount of redeeming qualities from the reboot [50] [68] [84].As usual, Blossom should be the smart one for excellent leadership, Bubbles needs to be the cute one for a little light-heartedness and Buttercup must be the tough one in honour of tomboy representation.

I honestly do not mind the girls having crushes in a new reboot. However, please do not make the same mistake again and make sure they all look as youthful as they do whilst establishing that they are exactly the same age as them. Good versions of the Rowdyruff Boys, yes? [79]

And lastly, make sure they can all play instruments in a band [80] [86]! Rock on! [25]

I have theorised that the 2016 reboot actually takes place after the original series due to a flashback of Pokey Oaks being destroyed before the middle school that was further established and how the classic hotline phone was replaced with new smartphones [44] [50]. I believe that including the middle school in a new cartoon, along with possibly ageing the girls up to only about a few years older can make it seem like a proper successor to the original cartoon series with certain aspects of the reboot included, such as the creation of Bliss. It is interesting how she has a different voice actress she appears in different regional airings, despite how unnecessary it seems as it vaguely reminds me of how Catherine can speak in about fourteen different Japanese voices in Catherine: Full Body for the Nintendo Switch with DLC [10] [15] [16] [17] [22] [38]. But still, I would not mind an official British dub of the next reboot at all! I am sure that it can be a semi-continuation to ensure there will be no invalid inconstancies. Rebooting a failed reboot can work if widespread criticism is taken into consideration, even as a potential prequel to a live-action movie with their designs loosely based on Dove Cameron, Yana Perrault and whoever replaces Chloe Bennet [20] [27] [89].

Bliss may have been a “Mary-Sue” to many fans, but I still cannot be mad at her in the slightest [10] [16]. Besides, there was a fourth member of the Amoeba gang in The Powerpuff Girls Z [48]. Besides how she was the fourth powerpuff girl instead of Bunny in the reboot, she can express grief of having never met her. There can also be the creation of the “perfect little girl” from the opening sequence of Whoopass Stew who many fans nicknamed “Bell” [47] [65], along with the return of Bullet to form another powerpuff trio [39]. [16]

And of course, a new theme song and opening sequence ought to be exceptional. [24]

In a hopeful conclusion, I strongly believe that a new Powerpuff Girls cartoon at some point in the rest of the 2020s or later should provide:

•       A convincing art style for the pint-sized heroines
•       Likeable and convincing portrayals of the characters, including the supporting ones
•       Thrilling and comical fighting sequences without grotesque detail [29]
•       Reliance on intelligent and imaginative writing rather than real-life trends [50] [68]
•       The return of some classic characters, including Ms. Bellum and the narrator [50]
•       New and improved portrayals of characters from the reboot, including Bliss and Donny [38] [41]
•       Some dark moments to provide a little maturity when it comes to exceptional writing [33]
•       Signs of being a true successor to the original show, including the middle school from the misguided reboot [44]
•       Likely signs of being a prequel to the forthcoming live-action pilot [1] [27]

I am always up for new interpretations of childhood shows, as long as they do not end up being hazardously misguided. I am not saying that another reboot of The Powerpuff Girls will definitely happen after 2022, but it is fascinating to discuss what could have been changed to make entertainment more entertaining. Besides, a reboot taking full responsibility for the flaws of the original would work for a new film series based on the Twilight Saga [95], right?

And so once again, an article has been written! Thanks to…Laura Amy Williams! [3]

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