"For Castorena, whose credits span a multitude of comic book adaptations, his passion for the X-Men began in childhood with X-Men: The Animated Series and Konami's X-Men arcade game."
"A rarity in the series revival business, the crew took a character-first approach to nostalgia, ensuring that both old and new audiences connected with the series."
Marvel Animation's revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, titled X-Men '97, has been widely celebrated for its blend of nostalgia and contemporary storytelling. The production team emphasized a character-first approach, carefully balancing fan expectations with innovative updates to make it relevant today. Producer Jake Castorena, influenced by his childhood love of the original series and related media, played a pivotal role in shaping the revival. With the book X-Men '97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series releasing this July, the team reflects on their creative process and vision for future episodes.
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