Basic Trope: A character is given a different gender identity in the adaptation.
- Straight: In the original series of The Alice and Bob Adventures, Alice is a cisgender woman. In the reboot, she's a trans woman.
- Exaggerated: Few (if any characters) from the original series of The Alice and Bob Adventures keep their original identities.
- Downplayed: Alice was already a trans woman in the original series, but they're a non-binary person named Alex in the reboot. So while the character doesn't identify as the gender they were born with in either version, their gender identity is still different between versions.
- Justified: The original series of The Alice and Bob Adventures was written at a time when trans and non-binary people were much rarer (and/or frowned upon). With trans acceptance having grown in recent years, the creators can adapt one or more of the characters to be trans without risking anywhere near as much backlash.
- Inverted: She's a Man in Japan
- Subverted: It turns out that Alice was actually a drag queen, not a trans woman.
- Double Subverted: But later on in the story, Alice being a drag queen helps her realise her identity as a trans woman.
- Parodied: Bob sexually identifies as an attack helicopter in the reboot.
- Zig-Zagged: Some characters have their gender identities changed, while others remain the same, creating a mix of different adaptations within the same reboot.
- Averted: Everyone from the original series retains their gender identities in the reboot.
- Defied: The creators deliberately choose not to change any character's gender identity in the adaptation, despite the opportunity to do so.
- Enforced: The studio behind The Alice and Bob Adventures wants to promote diversity and inclusivity, so they specifically request that at least one character's gender identity is changed in the adaptation.
- Lampshaded: In a dialogue between two characters, one remarks, "Isn't it interesting how Alice's gender is different in this version? I wonder what led to that change."
- Discussed: The characters engage in a conversation about gender identity and the importance of representation, using Alice's changed gender identity as an example.
- Conversed: In an unrelated conversation, the characters bring up the topic of gender identity, discussing different perspectives and experiences.
- Invoked: Alice deliberately decides to transition and explore her true gender identity as part of her personal growth arc in the reboot.
- Exploited: Bob realizes that by presenting himself as a different gender, he can gain certain advantages or manipulate others for his own benefit.
- Played for Laughs: The characters frequently make humorous remarks and engage in comedic situations related to Alice's changed gender identity.
- Played for Drama: Alice's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a trans woman is portrayed as a deeply emotional and poignant storyline.
- Played for Horror: The changed gender identities of the characters are depicted as a disturbing and unsettling element within the narrative, contributing to an atmosphere of fear and unease.
- Implied: While the adaptation doesn't explicitly address Alice's gender identity, there are subtle hints and clues throughout the story that suggest she may have a different gender identity than in the original series.
- Unparodied: The reboot treats Bob's identification as an attack helicopter seriously, exploring the challenges and discrimination he faces as a result.
- Untwisted: Initially, it seems like Alice's gender identity will be changed in the adaptation, but ultimately, her gender remains the same as in the original series.
- Deconstructed: The consequences and struggles associated with changing a character's gender identity are explored in a realistic and critical manner, highlighting the complexities and societal pressures involved.
- Reconstructed: Despite the deconstruction, the adaptation still aims to provide positive representation and promote understanding and acceptance of diverse gender identities.
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