Star vs. the Forces of Evil

About Star vs. the Forces of Evil

"Star vs. the Forces of Evil" is a hit animated series that debuted in 2015 and ran until 2019. The main protagonist is Star Butterfly, a magical princess from the dimension of Mewni, who is sent to Earth to mature and harness her magical powers. However, she continues to battle villains throughout the universe alongside her classmate Marco Diaz. Throughout the series, the two navigate school, interdimensional adventures, and eventually face off against a malevolent queen eager to take over the universe.

Making / Production

The series was created by Daron Nefcy, who is among the few women to create an animated series for Disney XD. The show was produced by Disney Television Animation and was a breakthrough for the network, setting the tone for more adventurous and fantastical animated series to follow.

Actors

• Eden Sher: Brought Star Butterfly to life with her energetic voice acting. Her portrayal perfectly captured the character's wild, adventurous nature.
• Adam McArthur: Voiced Marco Diaz, Star's best friend and confidant. His performance combined the character's grounded, cautious personality with moments of comedic timing.
• Alan Tudyk: Provided the voice for multiple characters, including Ludo and King Butterfly. His talent for different voices highlighted the uniqueness of each character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Star vs. the Forces of Evil' is the first Disney XD series created by a woman, Daron Nefcy.
• It is also the third animated Disney Channel/Disney XD original series to entirely end with a TV Movie, following Kim Possible and Phineas and Ferb.
• The show features an incredibly diverse multiverse with over 100 different dimensions featured throughout the series.

Music and Soundtrack

• The vibrant and catchy theme song "I'm from Another Dimension" was written by Brad Breeck and performed by Star's voice actor, Eden Sher.
• The series is known for its unique music, seamlessly blending a variety of genres to match the show's fast-paced, eccentric energy.
• Other standout tracks include the antagonist theme "Ludo in the Wild" and the touching "Star's Tree of Hope."

Quotes

• "I do what I want!" - Star Butterfly
• "I'm not from around here. I'm from another dimension!" - Star Butterfly
• "It's called 'paying attention', guys. You should try it sometime." - Marco Diaz