Thread:MMYP999/@comment-27109830-20190416183520/@comment-27109830-20190504081813

Very well.

Asuka and Cassie were introduced as a new iteration of heroes who followed suit after some of the more classic family members who have existed from the start. Both are extremely dedicated to their fathers, a point which eventually became relevant to the plot (Asuka is involved in the story in the first place because she was looking for the person who put her father in the hospital, and Cassie beat Shinnok for torturing her father, thus kicking off the plot of Mortal Kombat 11).

After the fact, both would learn of special genetic powers that would allow them to stand up to Gods and Demons, thus gaining a rapid increase of importance, even if Asuka was demoted to extra come the sequels since her introduction, and Cassie unfortunately made little difference in the story of MK11. This, combined with the fighting style they were taught by their fathers (and mother as well in Cassie's case) made them suspiciously similar substitutes to previously existing characters in their games, even if they would come to add their own spin to it as time went on.

There are also some contrasts, which is funny, since they both share a similarity or two with the other's semi-friendly rivals (Asuka/Jacqui both being daddy's girls who involved themselves in the plot to protect and avenge their fathers, with the mother being out of sight, and Lili/Cassie both being privileged blondes who grew up in the lap of luxury, even if they'd prefer a more normal life [at least, what is considered normal in their worlds]).