The Epic Redemption: Jill's Next Resident Evil Game Appearance Corrects a Monumental Death Island Blunder!

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In contrast to the appropriately aged appearances of other characters such as Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield in Death Island, the decision to keep Jill's appearance unchanged appears peculiar, especially considering the passage of time and her character's age.

The creators' explanation that Jill's aging process was slowed by the T-Virus seems disconnected from the broader Resident Evil universe, giving the impression that the focus is on keeping female characters young and attractive. Instead, Jill's next appearance should prioritize her character development over her appearance.

The Resident Evil franchise boasts a rich lineup of iconic main characters, with new entries constantly adding to the roster. While Ethan Winters is generally well-received by fans, he lacks the same level of admiration as Resident Evil's legendary heroes. These legacy heroes have consistently appeared throughout the series, always enhancing the gaming experience. Despite Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy enjoying more screen time in recent years, Jill Valentine remains an essential piece of the puzzle.

Jill's Next Resident Evil Design Needs to be More Realistic Than Death Island

Jill Valentine, initially introduced in the original Resident Evil game in 1996, has consistently made appearances throughout the entire Resident Evil franchise. Notably, she has taken on the role of a playable protagonist in three significant installments. Over the past few years, the release of Resident Evil 3 Remake has sparked a resurgence of popularity for Jill Valentine, resulting in her prominent presence in the newly-released animated film, Resident Evil: Death Island. While it is impressive to witness Jill Valentine receive such a substantial role in the movie, Death Island does suffer from one significant flaw that requires rectification in her next video game portrayal.

Resident Evil: Death Island, slated for release on VOD on July 25th, presents itself as a whimsical and exhilarating escapade. It takes inspiration from the "bringing the band back together" concept employed in Avengers: Infinity Wars and applies it to the Resident Evil series, as it unites the beloved protagonists to combat the infected. Despite its promising nature, Death Island faces a notable hurdle that is impossible to overlook: the portrayal of Jill Valentine.

In Resident Evil: Death Island, Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield have been aged appropriately for the movie's timeframe, which takes place 17 years after the first game. As the original characters in the series, it is natural for them to show signs of aging, with some characters in their early 40s. The movie reflects this by giving Leon more wrinkles on his face and a blended character model for Chris that resembles his appearances in Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil Village. However, these aging changes are not present for Jill Valentine in the film.

In Resident Evil: Death Island, Jill Valentine maintains the same appearance as she does in the Resident Evil 3 Remake, with almost identical character models and even wearing the same outfit and hairstyle from the game. According to the canon, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are both 23 years old in Resident Evil 1, making them 40 years old in Resident Evil: Death Island. While Chris visibly reflects his age, Jill's lack of aging is a peculiar choice.

According to the creators of Death Island, Jill Valentine's appearance has been intentionally made younger due to the slowdown of her aging process after being infected with the T-Virus. While this may be a valid explanation, its relevance to the broader Resident Evil universe is questionable. It gives the impression that Capcom simply wants to maintain a youthful and attractive look for its female characters, which becomes more apparent when observing the young appearances of Claire and Rebecca, who are actually in their 30s according to canon.

In Jill's inevitable future appearance in the Resident Evil franchise, it would be important for her to exhibit some signs of aging. Fans appreciate Jill for her character, and it is crucial for the next installment of the Resident Evil game series to refocus attention on her character's traits.