# Mangafied 80s Cartoons Hallmark Rainbow Brite Makeover Sexes Up a Saturday Morning Classic By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-brite-makeover References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/16/rainbow-brites-makeover-s_n_323830.html) & [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/5381553/another-piece-of-our-childhood-bites-the-bustier) This Rainbow Brite makeover will either please you or make you mad, depending on how old you were in the 80s. Earlier this year, we covered the [tween version of Dora the Explorer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-nite-out), and it appears that Rainbow Brite has gotten a similar slimmed-down, sexed-up treatment. The Huffington Post picked up on the [manga-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) feel to Hallmark's Rainbow Brite makeover. With Rainbow Brite's longer, leaner silhouette and almond-shaped eyes, the adorable 80s cartoon certainly looks like a distant cousin of Sailor Moon. What do you think? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Manga-inspired Makeovers:** Opportunity for brands to give popular characters a fresh, modern look with manga-inspired makeovers. - **Nostalgic Revivals:** Reviving 80s cartoons with modern updates and contemporary designs can tap into nostalgia and attract both old and new audiences. - **Character Reimaginings:** Adapting classic characters to fit current trends and aesthetics can create buzz and generate renewed interest in the IP. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animation:** Animation studios can explore new design styles and techniques to update classic characters and attract a wider audience. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with cartoon IPs to create limited-edition collections inspired by the character makeovers and capitalize on nostalgia trends. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can produce new merchandise featuring updated character designs, appealing to nostalgic adults and younger consumers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Retro Adorable Animated Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-care-berry-switch.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winx-club.md) - [Monochromatic Diva Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbowvision.md) - [Retro Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxlunch-1.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Collectible Student Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junior-high-dolls.md) - [Film-Resembling Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-doll.md)