# Unapproved Disney Characters Rejected Princesses by Jason Porath Have Unsavory Back Stories By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rejected-princesses References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/01/Rejected-Disney-Princesses-Are-Too-Adult-For-Disney) & [rejectedprincesses](http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/) There are many tales out in the world that depict women in a light that [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns) has deemed unsavory for its young audience; the Rejected Princesses series imagines what it would look like if their stories were told by the [iconic franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney). Illustrated in the style that has made the international company famous, these Rejected Princesses are hardcore heroines that teach different life lessons. Created by illustrator, history/mythology buff and former [DreamWorks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy) animator Jason Porath, the Rejected Princesses series includes Mai Bhago, the Sikh warrior-saint who fought the Mughal army with forty fierce women, and Pasiphae, the immortal daughter of Helios and mother of the Minotaur cursed with desires to couple with a bull. Each character is accompanied by a comprehensive back story, which shows why they were not chosen by Disney. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unapproved Disney Characters:** The Rejected Princesses series imagines unsavory backstories for women that Disney has deemed unfit for young audiences. - **Iconic Franchise Adaptations:** The Rejected Princesses series reimagines rejected characters in the style that made Disney famous, presenting an opportunity for other franchises to adapt similar concepts. - **Empowered Female Characters:** The Rejected Princesses series portrays hardcore heroines that could inspire the creation of more empowering female characters in storytelling and media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Illustration:** The Rejected Princesses series demonstrates the potential for illustrators to explore alternative, edgier storylines and character designs. - **Animation:** The Rejected Princesses series offers an opportunity for animators to break free from traditional princess narratives and create more diverse and complex characters. - **Storytelling and Media:** The Rejected Princesses series opens up possibilities for storytelling and media industries to embrace unconventional stories and challenge traditional narrative structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Body-Positive Disney Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md)