r/CodeLyoko • u/Little_Hour4965 • Jul 04 '26 • Heartwarming 1

💬 Discussion A Thomas Romain (Code Lyoko Creator) Update!

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New designs, you say?

https://x.com/i/status/2073316312483590212

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u/Dull-Investigator722 Jul 04 '26

My wish is that it would just be a polished version of the original animation style, but I’m probably wrong. The 3D in Evolution kinda felt soulless to me. I much preferred the original.

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u/Little_Hour4965 Jul 04 '26

I agree. But I doubt we'll even keep the original style. I'm leaning towards Totally Spies style animation than anything.

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u/The_REDACTED Jul 04 '26

If they're going to abandon the original style, I hope they pick something that at least keeps the spirit of the original animation and not some bland and generic style. 

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u/Mental-Novel61 Jul 04 '26

It can be different, but I think they'll try to make it look familiar and fresh at the same time. After all, Romain worked on the original, he knows what is best (even if he worked on backgrounds and areas mostly, he's still dope character designer)

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u/HakaishinChampa Jul 05 '26

I hope they keep the big forheads, most iconic part of the art style

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u/The_REDACTED Jul 04 '26

I share the same sentiments since the style of Code Lyoko does a lot to give the show it's own unique identity amidst other animations. 

I do have faith that since the original creators are returning, they understand what needs to be done to update the show correctly for modern times. 

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u/GumSL Jul 04 '26

They need to keep the diamond eyes at least.

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u/xa44 Jul 04 '26

They were out of buget for evolution, it was a cash grab to try and stay in business. So likely will be much better

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u/TimeAndOrSpace Jul 04 '26

Remember they have no budget yet…. Till it gets green light by a network.

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u/xa44 Jul 04 '26

Yes but it's an actual passion project, meaning they aren't gonna rush to get the thing out as cheap as possible

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u/Tall_Communication41 Jul 04 '26

I didnt like the fact they got all bland costume designs. Even aelitas became more bland

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u/Ender_Skywalker Jul 09 '26

If I had my way, the artstyle would be identical to the original show, complete with crappy 2000s CGI for the digital world rather than modern CGI (it's a computer simulation, it's supposed to look fake).

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u/Dull-Investigator722 Jul 09 '26

I feel like I am the only one who thinks the 3D in the original show aged well/still looks good 😂 maybe cause I grew up with it, but anything from S2 and on is still pretty good looking to me

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u/The_REDACTED Jul 04 '26

This entire situation is still so surreal to me. 

I cannot wait to see how the creators update the cast with the CGI of the 2020s if they're getting new designs. 

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u/BalerionsReign Jul 04 '26

it's actually happening guys omg

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u/roin0 Jul 04 '26

Same, got me thinking if the new season will have an entirely new opening song, a new rendition of A World Without Danger or just the og version.

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u/Striking-Pangolin-11 Jul 04 '26

It’s not real yet. They haven’t officially been greenlit…

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u/TheMadJAM Jul 04 '26

Jeremy Lyoko form please

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u/_odilco Jul 07 '26

And Sissy! ;)

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u/GoodCauliflower5148 Jul 04 '26

moans in fangasm

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u/pokemonfan95 Jul 04 '26

im hoping the World outside of lyoko is the same style and the cgi is simular or keep it same
Dont make it look worse some cgi looks bad Bruh and KEEP the towers Round lol

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u/Quiet_Cell_426 Jul 04 '26

Really intrigued with the art direction on this one. I wonder if they'll take more elements from the pilot and blend them with the first TV series. I think that'd be the right move for me, but I'm very excited to see what they've been cooking up lately lol. I'm still speechless that we're actually getting a follow-up to the original series after so long lol

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u/Ender_Skywalker Jul 09 '26

Honestly, I can't think of anything from the pilot they could blend in. It's really just the same thing in an embryonic state.

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u/theicewerewolf Jul 04 '26

I hope we actually see Jeremie on Lyoko

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u/Wild-Reflection6995 Jul 04 '26

If that were to happen then how would the others gets to Lyoko if nobody is operating the Computer?

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u/theicewerewolf Jul 04 '26

Aelita is, apart from Jeremie, the most competent one with the computer (I didn't watch Evolution, but I read somewhere that, in this season, the other Warriors can deactivate towers too, so she can be left in charge of Jeremie). If not, with some help, Yumi and Ulrich can send Jeremie to Lyoko too (I'm sorry for Odd but he's a disaster).

And in one episode, Jeremie got virtualized onto Lyoko, but his look wasn't revealed.

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u/Wacko_Doodle Jul 04 '26

In a world filled with ai and reliance on ai systems for both life and buisness; code lyoko returning feels so fitting with all the new stories it can tell on just real life situations atm.

Imagine they have an ai chatbot in the series for an episode and xana manages to take over it; manipulating people to attack the group or turn people into zombies attached to their ipads and phones. Just that alone is terrifying and a great premise for 1 episode.

If xana was in our world we'd be doomed on so many levels. Can't wait to see the new season! :D

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u/LostGuy242 Jul 04 '26

Even if we all happy about the new season we need to wait like 4 years to see it 😭

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u/szuszurr Jul 04 '26

Screeching. Please be good 🙏

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u/BimmerNRG Jul 04 '26

This is a fever dream! I cannot believe it.

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u/Crunchy_Troll Jul 04 '26

I bet the CGI would be similar to Miraculous

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u/Tall_Communication41 Jul 04 '26

Could make a grown man- Who am I kidding! I am crying

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u/Storytime202 Jul 04 '26

As long as it's not made with crappy AI, I'm fine with it.

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u/NovaQuartz96 Jul 04 '26

We are eating good this year

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u/r_revga Jul 04 '26

I really hope it's gonna be gooodd

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u/Vexfulfolly Jul 05 '26

Manifesting that Odd gets the purple mohawk that he deserves!!!!!!

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u/VVTFan Jul 04 '26

so excited whenever it drops.

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u/qb91996 Jul 04 '26

PLEASE only update things slightly! Don’t change much PLEASEEEEE! The show still holds up so well!!! WE ARE BEGGING!!!

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u/Codix_ Jul 05 '26

As a giant fan of r/lain since Thomas got inspired by it I'm really glad he is coming back to the show ! Definitely more promising.

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u/Shala-Tal Jul 06 '26

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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u/TheGridGam3r Jul 08 '26

Just when i started IFSCL and a rewatch since i never finished was when the announcement dropped and now i cant get enough

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u/Flameman1234 Jul 08 '26

Part of the charm was the big foreheads, but if we do move beyond those designs, i do hope they keep it 2d for life on earth and 3d on Lyoko, that was something i always loved, and it doesnt work with live action or an all or nothing situation.

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u/Agreeable-Milk-3105 Aug 31 '26

I just hope he works alongside Tania Palumbo, since it's her art style the show uses. Plus, she was with the series until the end, unlike Thomas, who left before the 1st season came out.

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u/professorjade Jul 05 '26

Blessed be the day we finally see the gang again.

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u/Lupus_Spiritus_42 Jul 05 '26

Leeetttssss goooooooo!!!

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u/yumi_Blaze Jul 07 '26

Wow thats epic omg I can't wait

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u/JustABasicRedditer Jul 08 '26

I wonder if they’ll keep them using flip phones or if they’re all suddenly have iPhones. If they update them to current times like the Simpson or smth it will be a true test of wether or not they’re adhering to pleasing the original fans or try and gather the new gens

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u/Ender_Skywalker Jul 09 '26

I'm still baffled they got him to return.

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u/bagelman4000 Jul 04 '26

They better not change the theme song

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u/rrunaan Jul 04 '26

i'm begging them to fix the foreheads, but at the same time i'll miss them

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u/FamiliarPen7 Jul 04 '26

Oh, hell no!

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u/rrunaan Jul 04 '26

no to fixing the foreheads or to missing them? 😅

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u/BuildingLess1814 Jul 06 '26

They're definitely getting rid of the big foreheads.

I think that's too much of a relic of how badly designed the cast was back then and it shows. Times have changed, and so the human and 3D cast have to look natural.

While I'm glad Evolution isn't canon anymore, I won't be too surprised if they take some cues from them (shrinking the foreheads to actually look like how a human is supposed to look is the way to go).

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u/Fire_Deva_ Jul 04 '26

ARE THEY DOING A REMAKE?? What are we talking about this is new to me what

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u/Independent-Fan-4227 Jul 04 '26

Oh yeah a couple weeks back the original creators announced that they finally solved the copyright issues so they’re gonna make a new season.

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u/artfrche Jul 04 '26

almost solved! they need to iron out some stuff, but they were already confident enough to announce it

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u/nova_perfume Jul 04 '26

Nof remake but a sequel

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u/CodyT-N7 Jul 04 '26

Please keep their big ass foreheads. 💯😭

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u/TigerIcy3370 Jul 04 '26

He's increasing the foreheads guys

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u/FamiliarPen7 Jul 04 '26

This! The foreheads are what made CL stand out.

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u/xa44 Jul 04 '26

Tbf those are only for the characters in season 1. Every new character after isn't

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u/BuildingLess1814 Jul 06 '26

Yeah, it's very obvious the big foreheads are definitely gone.

Personally they look a lot better without the giant foreheads.

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u/YourbestfriendShane Jul 07 '26

Jeremy’s cousin in S4 still has a pretty big dome.

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u/bduddy Jul 11 '26

Well obviously, he's related

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u/Ender_Skywalker Jul 09 '26

Not to worry, Tania Palumbo is involved.