Top 10 Ways X-Men '97 is Different than Original Animated Series
This rebooted series has mutated in all kinds of fun ways! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable differences between “X-Men: The Animated Series” and “X-Men ’97.” Our countdown of the differences between “X-Men: The Animated Series” and “X-Men ’97" includes Opening Sequence & End Credits, Cyclops’ Role & Power, Magneto and Rogue’s Relationship, and more! Are you watching “X-Men ‘97”? What do you think is the biggest difference? Let us know in the comments below?
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I know what's different. It sucks and a lazy attempt to keep relevant. Just do something new instead of Wokafying everything
@@emberman657this is such a dumb reaction. Have you even watched it? It’s amazing
I like the new version of X-Men
I think it improves the OG show ❌
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Storm being recognized for being an Omega Mutant!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
That moment had me squealing like I was a little girl again! Storm has always been my girl and I hated how she never got that acknowledgment aside from comics and video games. They definitely did right by her with that moment!!!
The concept of Omega level mutant was introduced after the original show had ended
too bad there's no x-men cereal to go along with watching this show on saturday morning
Disney needs to get their shit done and make the X-Men serial happen just to complete everyone's Saturday morning nostalgia vibe
@@ShakShak1999*cereal*
Was there ever?
Disney needs to remedy that.
I believe so@@AiRandomHandle
X-Men 97 Should Have 20 Episodes Not 10
I'll choose quality for quantity anytime.
The new voice actors are doing awesome so far. In particular, Ray Chase as Cyclops is killing it
He really is. Extremely close to the original
@@cadillacdeville5828 yep. I have a feeling Norm Spencer would be proud of Ray Chase
Just Like Winter Soldier Voice and Cyclops Spider Woman in Iron Man to Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Voice of New Jean Grey 2nd time replacing of Catherine Disher she's new role as Val Cooper
Ray Chase knew he had *big shoes* to fill going in, and yeah, he has nailed it.
100% didn't Even know they had to recast him. Gambit too is doing great Magneto is ... Super hard to replace without being a characature
They really have done justice for cyclops so far.
Couldn’t be happier about that!!!!
And wolverine got fucked up
When he eye beams himself to the ground... badass! About time they made him reflect some of his best comic moments.
do not count him to be a badass for too long, cause he's likely either gonna - stop being the leader of the x-men - be a traitor and/or weakling - die and thus dissapear from the screen - do something unforgivable, do something stupid etc We know it's only a matter of time before storm takes over and shows to be more competent than he is I mean, it's 2024 disney right..
@@PowerRedBullTypology I mean Cyclops gets fully disenchanted in the comics and goes villain so that would follow source material to a degree if it goes that way. However, considering the Exodus dancing in the last episode it is clear that it is not the same timeline/reality considering his history in the original run.
Anyone else find it ironic that we are watching X-Men coverage on Mojo-Vision?
"To me, my X-MEN!"....That line gave me a nerdgasm
Really? It weirded me out. It's not really something Cyclops says in the comics.
Only for bishop to go back to his timeline in the last episode
He might make another appearance. Ya never know
Don’t be naive tho. He’s 100% going to be back. I get the feeling the next season will be apocalypse
I was just thinking this 😂
With Cable
He gotta get his cable fixed lol
the latest episode where bishop tells cyclops to unload on him. then bishop then blasts everything in sight was so cool.
Pause
Cyclops had a little smirk too cause he know man was gonna get the job done.
@@chiefcombo3900 What kind of job? lol
lol
@@latebloomer8522heavy on the pause 😂
I keep hearing people say that they are happy it is now a long-form narrative. Did you people really watch the original? It was always a long-form narrative. Every season had multi-arc stories, and every episode was built on a previous one.
Yeah, I have been puzzled by this, too. Why do people think every episode began with “Previously on. X-Men”? It was another thing that made TAS different from the other cartoons.
Yeah, I don't know what these people are on about. The og show had plenty of one offs as well as multiple ep stories. In fact, the og show would've covered the Goblin Queen and Nathan Summers tech-virus over multiple episodes which I would've preferred.
Not gonna lie I always hated Cyclops on the original...team Wolverine and all lol. But the skydive scene was dope
Right? When she said “fan favorite” I was thinking…. Me and the lads always loved to hate him 🤣
@@michaelmccleary337I hated Cyclops back then. Now I respect him. Wolverine and Cyclops are both my favorites although I’m side eyeing Morphs and wolverine’s relationship.
I have always loved Cyclops and Wolverine is just a meh that is why when the movie was made and it made Cyclops useless it bothered me to this day.
I can't wait to see what they do with Apocalypse. His intro in the original was terrifying.
It's iconic. *"I KNOW MORE OF THIS WORLD THAN YOU COULD EVER DREAM. THAT IS WHY I MUST DESTROY IT."*
He had a lot of great lines in the original series. "Beast. How many peoples have dreamed of my end? You are no closer than the Babylonians with their swords and fire sticks." "And so it shall come to pass, that all existence will end. Then, I shall begin anew, recreating the universe in my image. A world where I shall remain unchallenged." (I'm pretty sure I missed some dialog since I haven't watched that episode in a long time)
[being attacked, laughs] You are no closer than the Babylonians with their swords and fire-sticks!
"I am as far beyond mutants, as they are beyond you....I am ETERNAL!"
@@KRS2000 you did a good job at returning though. Do you remember episode that was off and roughly Maybe
now all we 90's kids need are reboots of spider-man 94, gargoyles, and duckman
And Spawn.
YES
I welcome a gargoyles reboot
Spiderman reboot would be incredible! The recent Spiderman games were excellent.
Don't forget darkwing duck
Gambit and Rouge together is just.... too ICONIC for Disney to pass up. The two Southerners (a Georgia-like belle and a thiefish Louisiana Cajun) is just a match made in heaven.
I never liked the couple Rogue-Magneto
@@troriskThere's very few that do/did. Here's hoping if they're going that route in the series; it ends the same way it had in the comics (Gambit and Magneto getting into a fist fight and Rogue calling it quits with both - only to hook up back up with Gambit down the line).
I'm quite sure it's a foil for their focused episodes. I'm reading the schism arc right now where Rogue and Magneto are a couple, and it seems like the same thing there.
A majority of rogue and Gambit relationship throughout the comics pretty much since they first met has been well they won't they then it turned into on again off again over and over😂 but from what I can tell they are pretty much Marvel's end game no matter what drama they have
She's from Mississippi
They didn't have to make Magneto such a zaddy. But I'm glad they did.
Omg SAME
Yeah I was wondering the same. He got younger
I got to say I respect how X-Men TAS/97’ manages to adapt comic storylines flawlessly with minor changes but still it’s amazing
I LOVE X-MEN '97!!!! The first 3 episodes were excellent 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
X-Men 97 is the best show out right now! Possibly best in the marvel tv universe. I'm a huge fan of the original XM97 is that on steroids. MCU needs to hurry up and get the X-Men movie rolling
This show will definitely test the waters for a new movie. Definitely think reboot that stays true to the cartoon would be amazing.
Cyclops is a friking beast now which is nice
Silly me for assuming that this list won't be generic and would actually have informative details, such as the characters preferring the name Erik instead of Magnus or the acknowledgement that his helmet protects him from telepathy.
The helmet protection only came into place when the first X-Men movie was made. It should never be a thing in the comics.
@@derekilopan Hence, a difference.
Us 90s kids are eating good right now
Naw. This is not what we asked for. It’s woke and the quality dropped to the floor outside a couple vocal performances.
@@swingcity7cry harder
@@rayawira lol you’re prolly enjoying the Netflix adaptation of one piece too
@@swingcity7 whats wrong with one piece?
@@rayawira the story is repetitive. The most in anime history possibly. The show will be looked down upon in history and there’ll be a small stain on the creator for backing the live action version.
Cyclops is such a badass in the new series
Hopefully Spider-Man the Animated Series gets a continuation as well🙏🏿
Yeah they kinda left us hanging on that …last thing I remember it turned out MJ was a clone or something
Only if he can punch lol
I think every good fresh critically scored animated Marvel series should get continuations too as much Spider-Man: The Animated Series like: "The Spectacular Spider-Man, Wolverine and The X-Men, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," #SaveTheYostVerse and of course, the one made by Disney Television Animation Studios which deserves better too [AKA "Big Hero 6: The Series] #BigHero6TheSeries
For real
@@genkigirl4859 THAT wasn't what pissed me off as a kid, the original story (i assume its original and didn't happen in the comics) felicia (black cat) took super soldier serum and became powerful but then fell for morphous lies and fell in love with him, screw him, he screwed himself by stealing peters invention and mutated himself and attack innocent people, spiderman genuinely liked felicia, yet they both don't know each others secrets which was annoying p.s the stan lee cameo at the final episode, it predicted his cameos in real life lol
I love OG gambit voice, it was super cool, but I can live with new gambit
It's the same voice from the original, Chris Potter
You *literally* are not living with new gambit 💀
He didn't.... 😢
No it is not
@@patrickt49 Chris Potter is now Cable or Bishop, I always got two mix up.
LOVE both shows!! And of course ALL your videos
Yay! Thank you!
This is the best thing from MCU since No Way Home
Guardians 3
@@justinguyton6400 imo Guardians 1 was better than Vol 3
Agreed. This, no way home and g3 were the only great projects recently (with some decent projects and a lot of shit projects)
Deadpool & Wolverine
@@olleselin it has not come out yet
That Rogue Magneto relationship can go
I’m with you on that one
Even when it’s comic book accurate?
I feel sorry for Gambit 😢
Magneto been lifting that metal though
@@andrewbristow2817”Give us comic book accuracy!!” “NOT THAT ACCURATE!” 😂
Damn. I feel for gambit 😢
The first episode pays off with Sunspot being explained the way Kamala Kahn’s bracelet works. An elegant piece of art capable of teleporting someone through time and space. Hence the Nor dimension, Monica in the post credit scene and now with Bishop taking Cable into a future which is 2097’s not 1997. This is the MCUs future. Wolverine still fought in WWII with Cap. I wish my father was alive to see this series
I love both version of the series
3:15 plus it's actually nice to hear Cal Dodd again as Wolverine considering how Overused Steve Blum is
I'm loving X-Men '97 so far. The nostalgia hits hard, but the updates hit harder, like the supernatural horror that strikes in episode 3.
So far so good. Maintained the characters well and stuck to big comicbook storylines
I’m watching it and I fell in love with it. Thank you for bringing back nostalgia and the legacy of great superheroes.
I was a big fan of the 90s show , and I'm glad to say that so far is a win for Disney imo,
Fun fact: alison smith is born and raise in Barbados
Cool, BIM is in the house!
MOJO: Watch MOJO!?! WHY THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I FIANLLY GET THE RECOGNITION I SO DRSERVE.
I always wondered if that’s where they got it from lol
@@bbsy1 Doubtful, but it is a fine funny theory.
Just finished watching the 5th episode on Disney+ .... and have to say is maybe the best Disney+ original animated series so far!!!! The job on 90s aesthetic is phenomenal, you feel a sweet nostalgia of your childhood. At the same time the contect and the dialogues are more mature and deeper. This sequel is made for teenagers/adults rather than kids. Lastly, this intro and the music during the fighting scenes, it just that cannot get enough of it 😁
The story telling is definitely the biggest difference. More mature but just enough to still be viewed by children. I love the emotional roller coaster it takes me on.
Guess I'm the only one that prefers the animation of the original.
Not alone. I miss that too. Sharper lines
It was superior to this in 100 different ways.
I feel the same. Gives me flash animation vibes.
You are def not alone. I don't watch this "new" crap. It's abominable.
Nostalgia goggles are strong with you guys. The current looks 1000x better and shouldn’t discredit those who worked on the new art.
If you hadn't said that Cyclops and Magneto had new voices I wouldn't have noticed. Love the show so far, and the more mature tone is so damn welcome
I'll wait for all 10 episodes before i binge it. Seasons 2 and 3 are already in the works, which is nice.
Revitalize the intro sequence? They tone down everything that was great about the opening sequence.... The sound effects, and the harder notes.
I was thinking the same thing. It almost sounds more digitized and feels overall less powerful... like a shadow or reflection of the original. It would be nice if they could gradually strengten those harder notes and the the overall beat to bring it back up to par with the original, indicating a resurgence of the X-men to their previous popularity levels after Fox drove them into the ground.
@@EricTheDarkRed That's actually not a bad idea. Like how WandaVision had Wanda say "previously, on WandaVision" with less energy each time, the X-Men theme could strengthen those notes each intro (probably more work, but it's a cool concept at least)
I'm shocked, and totally unaware of this reboot. Looks like I have some TV time this weekend...
You won’t have much to catch up on. After the two episode premiere, they are releasing episodes weekly.
@@Tioty86, Disney+ right?
@@acebrown1527yes there are 3 episodes out right now. The third is 🔥
@@acebrown1527 yep. I really loved what I have watched.
@@acebrown1527don't forget the pirate Bay
Show is great so far.
That premier episode with Gambit kinetically charging up Wolverine's claws... now that's a gigachad moment
Cyclops jumping out that plane ✈️ was badahh that’s all I gotta say
Also, did they call Magneto Erik in the original? I thought it was Magnus and Erik Lensher in the movies. And I don’t think he’s immune to Rogues power, but that he creates a thin electric force field around him to not be hurt by her
He was always called Magnus by Prof X (rewatching right now)
I wanna see new villains like Cassandra Nova and Onslaught in the new series.
I love the changes made in the opening where the title card changes with each episode. Also finally nightcrawler got a title card.
So happy that the series is back and how it pays homage to the original while keeping it fresh and new.
As an OG X-Fan, i can say.. yeah. They did GOOD staying TRUE to the spirit of the original. 👏👏👏❌🇵🇭
One thing that has always bothered me about the entire comic and animated X-Men series, was Rouges inability to touch someone without hurting them, was that they had great minds like Forge and Beast and you mean to tell me that none of them had the ability to create a nullifying bracelet or something so she could have had a regular relationship with someone without her having to worry of absorbing their mind/life. The organization Friends Of Humanity had dampening collars for the mutants.
"Nullifying bracelet..." isn't that just a fancier word for a pair of gloves? Lol she already wear those, why bother?
@@rayawira no not the same at all. The gloves only prevent her from being able to absorb through her hands, but the bracelet would allow her to be held and kissed by the someone she loves without worrying about killing them.
@@Lbig78 so basically like wearing gloves for the whole body? Lol
Good question!
The same collars they use to cancel mutant powers they could use on Rogue so she could've been with Gambit.
The other change was the music. The main theme for example is the same for the most part but is now more updated and orchestral in nature. The rest of the score from what I've been hearing so far is fantastic. The Newton Brothers did a really a good job with the music in opinion. Their soundtrack for Five Nights at Freddy's was amazing!
Magneto's new outfit looks like an off brand Magneto costume that didn't pay for copyrights.
So you never read comics Gotcha
@@ZeyphyrIG never did, only watched the original animation and the movies.
@@erikseidler793 thats fair actually The suit is from the comics. Looked goofy in the comics but kinda made it work in 97 imo
I can't decide what shocked me most - how extremely good X-Men 97 has been so far, or that Disney gave us this
The M stands for Mr Steal Your Girl
I have always loved this amazing design of Cyclops, ever since I first saw him on X-Men vs Street Fighter. I'm savoring every scene he's in X-men '97 just for that alone. 😃 Well, not just for that, ofc. Gambit and Logan are awesome too. And Morph acting as the resident's Shang Tsung brings out all the cool cameos. 😊
This is a win for Disney/Marvel. Great Job!
I do like the design of Magneto's new costume as it fits with him being a hero in the series rather than a villain so far with the M on his chest As well as now sporting luscious locks of long white hair
To me, my X-Men! I’ve been loving the series!
Just watched this, and i enjoyed watching it. So excited for the upcoming episodes.
I just got laughed at by my 11 year old after she caught me sitting on the living room floor eating oranges and watching XMen 97 like a giant child. I have no regrets!
The Characters are more stylish than the original, the Voice Acting is Perfect & the Messenging in X-Men 97 is way more on the nose then the 90's Version. Honestly they did an excellent job reviving X-Men.
They’ve checked all the boxes so far. The writing and artwork is spot on.
That and Rogue’s cake being toned down
Rogue only had cake in 1 episode
6:02 Best epic landing ever in the Marvel animation.
Roug has changed over the summer, slam down a bit in her interesting areas
Cyclops has never had laser or heat vision. Their concussive force blasts
Literally what they said lol
The OG series had 3D style character designs for few episodes but then it became consistent with 2D. Now for X-Men 97 the animation is 2D consistent and widescreen format. The new design of Magneto is based of X-Men comic issue I believe issue number 200. Chris Potter the OG voice of Gambit is voicing Cable. Laurence Bayne who voiced Cable in the OG series voiced the Executioner in the first 2 episodes. Catherine Disher the OG Jean Grey in the animated series is back in the series voicing Valerie Cooper working for the union. Alyson Court will voice a different character Abscissa. Iona Morris voiced Storm originally in season 1 of TAS and returned for the crossover in Spiderman: TAS for Secret Wars. She also voiced Medusa in Fantastic Four: TAS. Cyclops has been given justice in the animated series more than the live action films.
yeah the Rogue and Magneto love thing is weird but.....so far the show is fantastic. Cable's coming back and that makes me happy
Bishop's inclusion of the team placement in this top ten did not age well. XD
Thanks for meaningful and valuable video as always ❤❤❤
I'm not feeling Magneto's new outfit. And the romance between him and Rogue is whack.
Haven’t seen a watch mojo video in years.
I never expected X-Men '97 to be so violent.
Like if you want the “Age of Apocalypse” storyline adapted in this show.
They kind of did it in the original series, Bishop tried to keep Xavier from being killed and failed. Considering the rolled the entire Madelyne Pryor and Nathan Summers storyline into a 30 minute deal when it spanned a ton of issues in X-Men and X-Factor, I think AoA would be a sneeze and you'll miss it drop. :)
Magneto’s design in “‘97” vs Badass and ACTUALLY Intimidating 90’s look… Me: 😑 Look how they *MASSACRED* my boy…
You can't stand change huh? Everyone and everything MUST stay the same for the minority to be happy. But the majority is loving it so.....
@@Jadmonius how DARE I point out the fact they put magneto in drag…stop it smh lol by the way tell that to majority of FB that are roasting this show
@@will_203grn3I see you’ve never read the comics. It’s not my favorite costume design but this is literally what he wore when he lead the X-men and during the trial of magneto storyline.
@@will_203grn3 Then the majority of FB aren't comic book fans. They're cartoon show fans. Just like you.
Hopefully someone in the comments can help me with this one. I was a huge fan of the original back in the 90s and watched it all many times but I eventually developed epilepsy and always wanted to return but obviously can not so my question is does anyone know if the strobe effect has been altered ? Like I know some episodes and that Pokémon episode was banned on tv but have they taken this into account and this version is safer guys ? I’d love to watch it
You may want to contact Disney or similar to get an official response? It is an incredible show!
Someone said on clownfish that Magneto looks like Granny Goodness … I now can’t unsee it,
Can not wait to watch it
This is the live action x men we need
Too bad the Goblin Queen didn’t last longer
Who knows ? Maybe she’ll be back soon.
No one will ever replace David hemlin as the voice of magneto.
I do find it interesting how they kept Some actors from Toronto like they did in the original series But they are also incorporating voice actors from los angeles to voice a couple of characters
Why does Gambit refer to himself in the third person? 🤨🤔 Is that a southern thing or just a Gambit thing?
Everyone can relax. Gambit has arrived.
I wish Marvel Animation make few other shows nd make a full universe . There are thousandsbof characters. And if they keep their style and pace like XMen then this studio is gonna give tough competition to DCAU i.e Timmverse
So far so good. I wouldnt say its an upgrade, since the Original series had soooo much more to offer. But its definitely a great addition to the Xmen franchise. A bit showy, but great nonetheless. 😅😅
This show is amazing, I'm a fan of Xmen and the animated series. And I'm very happy with this reboot so far! Love that Morph has a place now in the Xmen.
3 episodes in and watch mojo is already making a video about 😂 they make this as bishop literally returned to his own time
Magneto’s outfit is TRASH.
#10 Only wish the end credits had them looking like action figures again. Alway like Morph since the 90’s, his whole body would’ve glowed. #9 Storm’s lightning bolt earrings used to b 2 zig-zags, kind of like the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers logo. But now they’re 1, like Harry Potter. #1 Ep 3 was graphy that it sort of was like had rating M designs from Castlevania for instance.
Keep it up on your work and this video and channel I love this video and channel Thanks you for your video and channel I love X-Men all franchise
Good eye.
It is a PERFECT show
I love this come back... I always miss that some characters and storylines weren't included in the movies
More mutant circuits please X- Writers, the Gambit/Wolverine combo was faaantastic.
Wow so Sunspot addition to the roster isn't one of the top changes?
I'm rewatching the old series and besides one random yell of "Sunspot!" in a fight with the Morlocks, he hasn't showed up till season 4.
I don’t like the change of Storm and Bishop’s hairstyles. The old hairstyles were 90s-y fabulous.
At least Storm's hairstyle is very similar when she lost her powers in the comic.
@@JP-eh4eeexactly! They are staying true to the comics and storylines as much as they can which i love
@@JP-eh4ee Yep. Also I think this is the first appearance of Forge in the "current" timeline, he's always appeared with Bishop in Bishop's future before. But I think next episode has to be the Lifedeath adaptation which should be interesting.
@@kmac23va Forge appeared in the season 5 episode Phalanx Covenant which was set in the present, where he met every X-Man except Storm.
I also love how they made sinister more scary and sinister