TOP 5:
1- Sareena
Too new, too cool, and way too much potential to be dropped after one game. She can go far...and she should.

2- Mileena
One of the few classics I think should come back. Provided she gets over her hatred for Kitana. From there, she can go anywhere.

3- Jade
I'd like to see Jade get a chance to become her own character. I don't like to say "take Kitana's place" because it'd be really lame to make her just Kitana v2.0

4- Li Mei
I can see her as a next gen character. Either trying to resist the corruption in her soul and fighting to defend Outworld or fully corrupted and trying to finish what Onaga started.

5- Nitara
She was cool and I'd like to see her and the Vampires get developed.


MAYBE:
- Ashrah
I like Ashrah and wouldn't mind if she came back. But if it was a choice between her or Sareena, I go with Sareena.
- Khameleon
After getting the shaft in Armageddon, I'd like to see Khameleon maybe finally get a chance to be a real, unique character. But I'm not as interested in her as the others.
- Kira
Like Ashrah and Khameleon, I wouldn't mind seeing Kira come back and get developed. She seemed cool and interesting. But I wouldn't miss her that much if she was gone.

WOULD LIKE, BUT PROBABLY WON'T COME BACK:
- Tanya
I think Tanya has a lot of untapped potential and I think she'd be a good nemesis for Jade. I also think a feud with Mileena would be really cool. But realistically, I think they're going to kill her off in Armageddon.

GONE:
- Kitana
Kitana had a good run, but I think she should retire as should most of the classics. She's earned her happy ending.
- Sonya Blade
Another classic who's due. I don't see her dying, but I think she should retire. She can have a daughter or something who returns in the next gen games.
- Sindel
Much as I like Sindel, I don't see her surviving Armageddon. She'll die, leaving Kitana the throne and pass on to the heavesn to rest in peace with Jerrod.
- Sheeva
I think Sheeva was one of those characters they brought back to die in Armageddon. I'm not at all interested in her either.
- Frost
I think Frost is going to die in Armageddon. But if she does happen to make it, I wouldn't mind. She seemed interesting and a feud with Sareena would be cool.

Well said.

Great predictions, but where I was going with this thread was... Who do YOU think should return for MK8, in other words, take your pick.

Simply choose the females who like or who you feel are more deserving for being next-gen female kombatants.

I think Sindel is the most deserving character because she was completely ripped off in MKD/MKA... She lost most of her trademark moves and was given a mere supportive role instead of a lead one like you'd expect from one who rules a significant realm where several other MK fighters derive from. She should have been gathering armies and controlling all the Edenian warriors, but she controlled only Jade, ONE person out of a whole damn realm!!!

In MK3/UMK3/MKT she was a key player and then she finally returns to MKD with very little to do and virtually no one to command while being a powerful queen.

She should return with a her trademark moves (I think she lost a lot of popularity because she lacked this) and her role should be more active and influential.

Li Mei- I see a lot of potential in her. XD84 said it all for me.
Jade- She should step out of Kitana's shadows, but something different then a Kitana clone.
Sareena- tons of potential for her and too new to kill her off.
Nitara- more on her race would be great.

Maybe:

Sheeva
Khameleon
Mileena

I would like the following to be here but unfortunately, chances are very slim:

Kira
Ashrah
Frost

Should be gone:
Kitana- retire as Queen of Edenia
Sonya- retire, married with Cage
Tanya- gets killed by Jade
Sindel- I do like her but her chance to live on in MKA imo is very slim.

Mileena and Tanya

Must have

Sareena: I think Sareena has quite a bit of potential, and I really hope to see her in the next-gen.

Nitara: Same as Sareena; Her backstory, race, and overall motives need to be delved into some more.

Jade: I feel that she desperately needs to be stepped out of the whole "wedge character" thing and have a lot more going for her. I'd like to see her past explored and perhaps have a character from it be in the next-gen.

Li Mei: I definitely see next-gen potential in her, and I hope they continue to have her struggle to control her dark side. If she becomes evil, I see her trying to take control of Outworld to become its Emperess.

Maybe

Ashrah: I think there's some potential for Ashrah in the next-gen, trying to hunt down great evils of other realms. Perhaps she and Ermac can cross paths.

Khameleon: Given that Nitara makes it to the next-gen MK games, it'd be interesting to see what can be done with Khameleon. Like with Jade, I'd like to see Khameleon's past explored and perhaps flesh out the whole Zaterra story arc.

Kira: I kind of like Kira, and there's somewhat of potential for her. I just want the whole Red Dragon/Black Dragon thing to end, much more so the Black Dragon. If she were to be in the next-gen MKs, I'd rather see her affiliated with other characters.

Mileena: I think Mileena is a cool character with some potential. Like XiahouDun84 said, if Mileena is going to be in the next-gen, she needs to get over her hatred for Kitana.

Sindel: I like Sindel a lot, and I think it's kind of a shame that she didn't get much development after MK3. I'm sure she's going to get killed off in Armageddon.

Gone

Frost: I think some things can be done with her, but I think it's better if she were killed off by Sonya in Armageddon.

Tanya: I'm not a fan of Tanya, and while I see some potential in her, I just don't like her.

Sheeva: I like Sheeva even less. She's more or less a waste.

Sonya: I somewhat like Sonya, but her story has long been overdue for closure. It's time to see her retire.

Kitana: I think that since she's sick and tired of all the fighting, she should retire and just rule Edenia.

Nitara-she's awesome, and they never showed her in her vampire world.

Sareena-i want her to have a rivalry with Frost.

Mileena-if Shang Tsung is in the next one, i'd like her to destroy her creator.

Kitana-i want to see her retire from fighting, after one last grand battle with Mileena.

jade
tanya
sindel
kitana
li mei
kira
mileena
sheeva
maybe sonya
maybe ashrah
maybe frost
they should add sareena and khameleon

maybe nitara

Which female characters I would like to see returning...

1. Sonya Blade: It wouldn't seem like a MK game without her somewhere. If not as a playable character then perhaps the woman in charge of the OIA giving orders to the new recruits.

2. Kira: A female Black Dragon has so much potential which has barely been touched. Maybe she should kill off Kabal and take over the clan.

3. Frost: I know just a female version of Subby, but since she 'died' perhaps she should start working for/with Subby's older brother, Noob. She's a big maybe on my list and wasn't really planning on including her here but she does deserve another chance.

None of the others I can really find a use for. Most seem to be cut and paste versions of each other. I know many of the Kitana, Mileena, etc fans out there is gonna hate me but I'm getting kinda tired of the whole 'princess' squad. Ashra and/or Nitara I wouldn't mind seeing again, but I really don't see a reason for them.


Now I know this is mainly for returning characters, but I thought it might be nice to include a few suggestions of what kind of new characters I wouldn't mind seeing.

1. Sorceress/Magess: A female magic user good or evil. If anyone reads my fanfictions or seen my made up characters, you have a good idea what I mean.

2. Goddess: Ok so far we've only seen gods...where are all the goddesses?

3. Actress: Johnny needs some competition (or a student). Some one who can kick butt and upstage him at the same time.

Mileena - Let Mileena return with a bitter love/hate relationship with Baraka. To expand on this, an idea I had was that, perhaps Mileena is trying to keep her baby away from Baraka whether she's already had it or not. Mileena would want to raise her child on a warm-hearted level whereas Baraka wants to turn him/her into a total killing machine. Besides that, Mileena should let go of her hatred towards Kitana and seek to destroy Shao Kahn or Shang Tsung. Maybe she can help out Kitana, but after that she should go her own route.

Nitara - I hope Nitara returns with her origins and realm explored more. She could be a possible future threat, and as of now she would be trying to survive in Outworld, fighting against various warriors who seek to conquer/destroy. Such enemies she would make would probably be Reptile, Baraka, and the Shokans.

Khameleon - I see Khameleon as a character with massive potential. I hope to see her aid Reptile in the future, especially with bringing back their realm and defeating Shao Kahn. The two of them should also be on the look out for Chameleon, whom wants to kill them both.

Sareena - There are lots of routes that Sareena could take to improve her story. For her future, I see her helping Sub-Zero against the forces of darkness; I think a rivalry with Frost would be interesting to see. Sareena could also try to help Sub-Zero become normal again if he's becoming too "godly", thus making him change to a neutral stance, or it could go the other way if Sareena is trying to fight off the demon in her.

Sheeva - She should become the good Shokan and help Kitana/Sindel is putting a stop to Shao Kahn and other dark forces in Outworld. Sheeva would try to make the Shokans a race of peace, and would be after Goro and Kintaro since they are most likely evil. To make Sheeva's story more interesting, their could be another Centaur sent to destroy her, whom is avenging Motaro's death. This would become another fued with the Centaurs.

Frost - If she doesn't help Noob Saibot with his dark ways, I would still want her attempting to kill Sub-Zero and Sareena. Another thing is, I want to know more about her past and origins.

the next game
ashrah: i like the whole idea of her being a demon hunter she should just some more original attacks and more religous based outfit

sareena:new character can be more developed

khameleon:given an introduction in MKA so will probably be the new reptile in next gen games

mileena: has alot more potential and its always cool to have a psychotic character that people can feel sympathy

jade: she should be more explored as a character and given some new moves to replace some of her old ones

the game after that

kitana: after MKA she should struggle to keep her realm together but will be forced to fight again in this game (i always saw her killing mileena but after realises how both their lives were lies and decides to give her an honorable burial)

tanya: the bitch is back! well she come back again since she is smart and evil

I think some of the classic fems should stay or atleast remain in the story...even if they arent playable. They could be used as story starters even...like for example...Kitana could introduse a son or daughter and there could be a struggle with the character to see who its father is...Or Kung Loa actually ages,becomes a sensai or teacher and introduces a student. but anyways the topic Im sorry....lol

I think Sonya should be taken out.
Tanya taken out...she isnt much of a favorite.
Nitara...I think should loose the wings because she looks more like a gargoyle than a vampire but she should stay.
Sindel should become more godly but shouldnt stay playable...like maybe make Sindel an elder god or something...Kitana like I said either way...if she is in the game I am ok with it but if not she is classic and an old favorite so she should have a place in the story at least.
Jade should stay if Khameleon comes into the game...aswell as Mileena.
I dont think Ashra is a big favorite and personally I dont ever use her...I didnt even use her once!Anyways...basically any of the newer fems like Kira or sareena should be in...but I also think there should be a few new female ninjas...maybe even a female cyber ninja or if scorpions ending is canon...maybe his wife can be a female version of scorpion. An alien or super hero type female character would be interesting...maybe even a female version of blaze.

Kira is the only female character that I don't like and I am glad they killed her.

For Sareena and Ashrah I don't care and I don't like there stories, so they can do what they want with them.

Khameleon is now only female character that I really want to see.

I Would like to see these females return:

Sareena
Sonya
Nitara
Kitana
Sheeva
Mileena
Tanya

I dont care if these females return:

Sindel
Kira
Khameleon
Jataaka
Li Mei

And i want these females gone:

Jade
Kia
Ashrah
Frost

Keep
Sareena: She’s linked with a lot of the darker side of the story, connections with the current and former Sub-Zero.

Khameleon: Her story is already there, it just could be brought to life.

Nitara: It’s hinted she knows a lot of backstory of what happened to the Saurians. She could maybe be a guardian of some sort to Khameleon.

Ashrah: I’d like to see how far her cleansing goes, maybe she could become holier than the normal beings.

Maybe
Frost: I like the way she’s now demented and angry at Sub-Zero. If she makes it, I think Sareena should fight her to prove her loyality.

Kitana: Queen of Edenia, but unchained made it look like she’s very tired of fighting.

Mileena: As said, away from Kitana.

Li Mei: Her being borderline evil is starting to go on too long.

Jade: As said, away from Kitana.

Tanya: I like the way she is very treacherous, but I don’t have an idea of where they could take her.

Gone
Sonya: The Special Forces/OIA plot was stale 10 years ago, I have no interest in seeing them continue further. “Team America, off to save the motherfucking day, yeah!”

Sheeva: Useless she somehow becomes more than a Goro rip off.

Sindel: I like her, but I don’t see much more that could be done with her that interests me.

Kira: I think it would be best for the entire Special Forces/Black Dragon feud to end.

Okay, what's the deal with people not wanting Sindel back? Now, I'm not trying to force anyone to like her, but can't anyone see that she's a great MK character?

Just because Deception stripped her of her signature moves and the prominent role that she SHOULD have had being a powerful queen and all doesn't mean you all have to play along with that and thus think Sindel is a shitty character.

She looks better than over half the entire MK cast, she has impressive trademark moves (including the hair whip, air fireball, and flight that MKD stripped her from), and she's the only female who carries a bold, respectable look. All the other girls are whores, even Kitana who should dress in more regal outfits for being a princess looks like a stripper.

You people must be completely close-minded to dismiss her just because of the dry role and moves she had in ONE single game.

What needs to be done for her to become more interesting is to make her evil again, darker and nastier than in MK3. THEN I'm sure she'll draw some attention because this whole "soft-spoken" queen thing is boring everyone. Still, her potential is so vast because of her appearance and powers, I can't believe who people wanna let all that go.

I like Sindel a lot. It's just that I'm not sure what could really be done with her if she were to be in the next-gen games. Regarding her look, well, she doesn't quite dress in regal outfits either. However, that certainly does not mean I don't like her looks.

The problem lies within MKA itself. What I mean is, if the current generation's storyline didn't end with that game, Sindel would've had potential for more games. However, since the next main MK game is going to be the start of a new generation story and that MKA is supposed to give closure to the fates of the different characters, what can really be done with Sindel?

How and why would she go evil? I'm not trying to knock your idea or anything. I just want to know what ideas you have regarding that path.

All I'm going to say is Nitara, Jade, and Kitana

Frost - Time to explore her side of the story. Hopefully they give her new quest like aligning with the Noob and not so much wanting to kill Sub-zero

Sareena - like to see where she's headed.. truly good ?

Sonya - Hottest military chick should return with a new face and hairstyle

Honestly I don't how MK will be without Kitana, Jade and Mileena popping up at some point in the next gen.

Sub-Zero 7th... Sindel does dress in regal outfits. Look at her alt costume.

Now, about her potential for future MK games... What can be done about Sindel is... well first her fightning needs to be improved. She should fight faster and have her original signature moves.

Secondly, about her story... Doesn't simply being queen of Edenia give her lots of potential? She has a high-power status, meaning she can have enormous influence on the events occuring in Mortal Kombat. If only the developers would let her be more involved, say by leading armies against the next-gen boss, or forming some surprising alliance with Shao Kahn because she needs his support for something, or sacrificing herself to the next-gen boss in order to spare Kitana's life from his wrath (and thus turning evil to the his side).

There's endless storylines that could be invented for Sindel because she has huge untapped potential. Being Edenia's queen alone gives her the ability to interact with most of MK characters and allows her to be a wide-opened source of power and influence in Mortal Kombat. Now if they'd twist around some of the relationships she has had with certain characters, she can very well be interesting.

Do you agree?

Well, her alternate costume, while having a crown, has more of a dominatrix feel to it. Now, don't get me wrong. I certainly don't mind that (heh, heh, heh...), and I think it kind of fits her...It's just that aside from the crown, I don't find her alt. costume to be very regal. I'm thinking more in terms of royal battle armor or something.

Regarding her gameplay, speed isn't the issue. The issue lies within the tools she has. Her main problem in both MKD and MKA is her throw since the recovery time for it is horrible thus the opponent quick recovering and attacking her while she recovers.

Then we have her styles. Zha Chuan only has 2 mids, both of which are unsafe and one of which is useful (B + 1, her pop up move). Then there are also the combos in Zha Chuan, most of which involve high hits. In MKD, she did have the 4, 4, 4, CS combo, which ended in a low attack and in MKA, she has 1, 1, CS which goes to a mid attack. However, within the style itself, her combos aren't that good as there aren't good mixups and the damage and safeness aren't good either.

Like you, I'd love to see her with her MK3/UMK3/MKT moves return like her flight move and aerial projectile...maybe even her double projectile. As for the hair-related moves, well, if they are made into special moves and they are balanced out nicely, sure.

It's funny that you mention the idea of an alliance with Shao Kahn. Sometime ago, I came up with a story concept that takes place during MKD in which Sindel and Jade come across Shao Kahn and Goro. Shao Kahn would propose an alliance with them since they share a common enemy in Onaga. He would have the Shokan warriors aid the Edenian and Outworld forces against Onaga's Tarkatan hordes. The price for his aid would be that Sindel has to agree to become his queen after Onaga's defeat. I would have Sindel and Shao Kahn be some of the ones who help Shujinko destroy Onaga and that Sindel would try to destroy Kahn. However, Kahn, being the cunning tactician that he is, would have the Shokan kill the Edenian and Outworldian troops if she attempted to kill him.

But since MKA's story is meant to end the current generation's storyline, I don't think that story would work out well for the next-gen.

I still would like to see Sindel be alive at the very least. If she makes it into the next-gen with a good story and good gameplay, great.

People who I think will stay:
Mileena- It's about time that Mileena reaches the climax of her time in MK, she needs to win over Kitana at last, I'm tired of hearing the same bullshit with Kitana and Mileena, Kitana always wins because she's a stupid spoiled whore.

Jade- We still need one edenian veteran, that's Jade. We need someone to stay and protect Edenia, and fix what's not right, she could also tie in with the whole Mileena/Kitana story.

Nitara- She hasn't even reached a rising action in her time in MK, I think we're definetly going to hear more about the vampire realm. And I think that we're going to meet some new Vampire characters, I can safely bet that Nitara will make it.


People who might stay:
Sheeva- I think that she's gonna step up in shokan status, either her or Kintaro, but Goro is done. Sheeva would be a great twist int he shokan story too, finally, a female sub-boss.

Tanya- The thing is, Tanya still has some unfinished business, she must battle with Jade. She also makes a good general for a boss, and she still has to pay for all her crime. Then again, Tanya hasn't been doing so well in the past.

Kira- If Kobra dies, then she would be the one to continue the black dragon, or at least help. The black Dragon, live on.


People who I want to stay but probably won't:
SINDEL- Don't get me wrong, I love Sindel, a LOT, but it's just too bad, it's clear that her time is done, it's time for Kitana (or Mileena) to take over the throne. I know, we can still pull out things to make a story for her, because of her status, her past, whatever, but Midway won't budge, Sindel's not even that popular of a character. Damn.

Ashrah: She's served her purpose, but I loved her character concept. Plus I liked the fact that she didn't buy her clothes from Stupid Spoiled whore.


People who will probably go:
Sonya- Well, it's been a fun ride, but babay, it's over. You are the classic and you are vintage, but I think that Kano will finally defeat her and continue with the Black Dragon.

Frost: She keeps losing to sub-Zero, and if she wins, fans will bitch. she was a good idea, but people just don't like her.

Li Mei: shang Tsung and quan Chi will prolly die, so Li Mei's purpose is served. She's a cool one and all, but I don't really think there's much you can do with her.

Kitana: She will prolly leave, cuz I think Mileena should finally win, but I don't think people would agree. I don't think she shoul ever land the role of Queen Kitana, I think Mileena should achive the title of Queen Kitana.

Should return:

Jade: I would like to see her free from Kitana's shadow. And her background storyline can be more explored too.

Khameleon: Well, I really doubt she'll be in a game again, but since MK Trilogy I want to see her storyline being more developed.

Li Mei: I think she needs a rest and perhaps only appear in MK9, but she's one of the characters that I see more potential.

Ashrah: Killing her now would be a waste. I want to see what she'll do after earning her ascension (please, I hope she doesn't go in a quest to purify the universe).

Maybe:

Mileena: I would like to see her back, but as a neutral character. And having not to do with Kitana again.

Tanya: She has potential to be an amazing villian, but I have a feeling that she won't return.

Nitara: I kinda like her, but she needs a new purpose. I mean, she freed her realm in MK Deadly Alliance and (like everybody else) she was in Armageddon just to make it feels complete. So far, she has nothing to fight for.

Sareena: I was expecting to see any connection between her and Ashrah in Armageddon, but nothing as mentioned. The only thing I can see is she going in a quest to purify her soul, like Ashrah did. Well, even though I love Ashrah, I wouldn't like Sareena being a rip-off of her.

Kira: I don't know what will be of the Dragon clans in the future, but if Kira returns, I'd like to see her working as a partner to Mavado.

Special cases:

Sonya and Kitana: The most popular females in MK, I believe. I wouldn't mind if they retire (even though Kitana is my all time favorite). But if they return (which I wouldn't mind either), they need fresh storylines. Sonya should kill Kano and find a new purpose. And Kitana should not be the good princess trying to save her realm anymore.

The others:

Sindel: I like Sindel, but I think she would have a huge impact in Kitana's and Jade's storylines being dead.

Sheeva: I never had much interest in the shokan race, but for some reason I always thought that she was more interesting than Goro and Kintaro. But her role in Armageddon was very desappointing for me. I don't know, but imo, she lost her uniqueness somehow.

Frost: Her obsession in Sub-Zero became stale so quickly. She appeard in three games and in all of them she had the same objective. Not to mention that in two of them she had pretty much the same ending (she was fronzen after attacking Sub-Zero). What's even worse is that I don't see any possibility for her besides that.

So, in a nutshell:
I undoubtely would like to see returning: Jade, Khameleon, Li Mei and Ashrah.
I would like to see returning, but with some conditions: Mileena, Tanya, Nitara, Sareena and Kira.
Undecided: Sonya and Kitana.
Those I prefer to not return: Sindel, Sheeva and Frost.