# Nostalgic Aged Cartoons These Grown Up Cartoon Characters Bring Back Child-Like Memories By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grown-up-cartoon-characters References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/cartoon-characters-all-grown-up/) & [celestedoodles.tumblr](http://celestedoodles.tumblr.com/) As children, many of us watched cartoons every Saturday and developed connections with the drawings on our screen; now, these grown-up cartoon characters allow you to experience what those friends would have looked like at your age. Artist Celeste Pille re-imagines what beloved characters from the 1990s would look like now. Assuming they would be somewhere in their twenties, Pille has done an incredible job of achieving a natural look for them. She has drawn up the characters from the Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and Pepper Ann. It is interesting to wonder if the shows had continued, and the characters aged with the show, would the original illustrators had made them look like this as well? These grown up cartoon characters are a a nostalgic flashback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aging Cartoon Characters:** Opportunity to create content and merchandise that portrays beloved cartoon characters in their adult years. - **Nostalgic Artwork:** Market for artists to reimagine popular cartoon characters from the past in a modern and relatable way. - **Fan Engagement:** Increasing desire from fans to see their favorite cartoon characters evolve and grow alongside them. ### Where This Applies - **Animation:** Potential for animation studios to create spin-off series or movies that depict cartoon characters as adults. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to create and sell artwork that captures the nostalgia of beloved cartoon characters. - **Merchandising:** Market for merchandise, such as clothing and accessories, featuring the aged versions of popular cartoon characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-puff-girls-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Blind Toy Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugrats-adventures-in-gameland.md) - [Cartoon Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-quiz.md) - [Adult Animated Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-comedy.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Nostalgic Kidult Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meals-for-adults.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md)