Mandy would rather move to France and figure things out from there.

“Generations evolve so quickly now and have such different experiences growing up,” Tamaki says.

But diehard fans trying to figure out who Mandy’s father is (aTeen Titanshero himself, perhaps?)

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shouldn’t take too from this new dynamic.

“Starfire is these bright pinks and Mandy is these muted blacks,” Yoshitani says.

“Starfire just takes over everything and it’s possible for you to’t help but look at her.

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Mandy is sort of like a muted roar.

It’s not quieter, but it’s just a very different expression.”

“It’s just their definitions of what ready-to-kill is are very different.

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Whereas Mandy, her fashion sensibilities are more moderate street goth.”

Yoshitani is a self-admitted Starfire fan and grew up watching the character on the 2003 animated TV showTeen Titans.

“I try my best to always have a loving and caring approach to any of these characters.

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I just wanted this to be a superhero story that’s inspiring.”

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