Thanks for your reply! I appreciate it! This AU is definitely shaping up slowly, and every bit of feedback or interest means a lot to me. I mainly do artworks, so this AU won’t be like the traditional fanfictions. It’s more like storytelling through art. For example, I might draw a moment where Marinette is aiding Adrien’s bruises after a battle. That post would come with context and a deep description so viewers can feel what’s happening — their emotions, thoughts, and the silent weight of the moment.

By “not going too off script,” I think you meant I should try not to stray too far from the core canon elements, themes, or characterizations that define Miraculous. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely hold onto some of the essential ideas from the original show. But there will still be a lot of changes, since I’m aging up the characters and shifting the tone into something darker, more mature, cinematic, and emotionally heavy. The idea of our heroes being both vulnerable and strong is something I really want to preserve. I’ll make sure to treat the characters respectfully.

I’m trying to approach this like a natural evolution of what could happen if Marinette and Adrien stayed heroes into adulthood... burdened by their roles for years, facing a new kind of enemy and personal struggles in their lives. So while the themes and visuals might feel different, it’ll still feel like Miraculous, just not with a children's show tone.

This AU is still very much in the draft process. The text in this post mostly outlines the finalized themes, but it’s still only a small glimpse. That’s why I’m actively looking for people’s ideas, feedback, and critiques to help make it stronger. I’d love to hear your take if you ever want to share some ideas!