Joy/reImagined

In Inside Out reImagined, Joy is given a significant character makeover. Contrary to the canon demeanor of glee and excitement and overt disdain as seen in parodies, reImagined Joy harbors rather strong feelings about how Riley Andersen's mind should be run and is willing to enforce them to the best of her abilities.

Personality
In reImagined, much attention is given to Joy's character. For the most part, she holds the same core values as her canon and parody counterparts; namely, that Riley should be happy, and find a reason for happiness if she can, at all times. However, it appears that over the years, this approach, especially when considering her coworkers, has tired her.

Joy's relationship with Sadness in reImagined is completely unique to the fic. Whereas either canon or parody Joy would mistreat Sadness for the sake of mistreatment, reImagined Joy sees that in the end, in a world of happiness, there's not really a place for her, and tries her best to find her a purpose different from operating the console. However, darker thoughts, such as getting rid of Sadness altogether, are seriously considered by Joy as well.