The new emotion introduced in "Inside Out 2" is Anxiety. This character reflects the challenges of growing up and facing the unknown during puberty. Anxiety joins the other emotions in the main characters brain, adding a new dynamic to the group of feelings. The teaser trailer for the movie introduces Anxiety as a character that instantly messes up the established order within headquarters, where Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear reside. The addition of Anxiety is seen as a way to convey the complexities of emotions during the teenage years and promote better mental health awareness.