Steven Universe

About Steven Universe

Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The show, which premiered in 2013, revolves around Steven, a young boy who lives with magical humanoid aliens called 'the Crystal Gems' in the fictional town of Beach City. Steven, who is half-Gem, goes on adventures and helps protect the world from Gem threats. As he tries to learn the secrets of his gem, he spends his days with his human father Greg, his friend Connie, other people in Beach City, or the other Gems, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl.

Making / Production

Steven Universe was created by Rebecca Sugar, a former writer and storyboard artist on Adventure Time. It was developed while she was a writer and storyboard artist on Adventure Time. Steven Universe was the first animated series on Cartoon Network to be created by a woman. The concept of the show was inspired by her relationship with her younger brother, Steven, who also serves as the basis for the protagonist.

Actors

• Zach Callison as Steven Universe. Zach gives an incredible voice performance, capturing Steven's quirky charm and boyish enthusiasm perfectly.
• Estelle as Garnet. Estelle voice for Garnet carries a great deal of calm wisdom and authority, reflecting her role as the lead of the Crystal Gems.
• Michaela Dietz as Amethyst. Michaela adds a layer of fun and spontaneity to her performance as Amethyst.
• Deedee Magno Hall as Pearl. Deedee successfully conveys Pearl's grace, precision and motherly concern through her voice work.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Steven Universe contains many references to anime, which are particularly apparent in the show's design and aesthetics.
• Although they're a space-faring race, Gems are genderless and use female pronouns for simplicity.
• Rebecca Sugar based the character of Steven on her own brother, Steven Sugar, who is also a background designer for the show.

Awards

Steven Universe was nominated for five Emmy Awards and five Annie Awards. The show won its first Primetime Emmy Award for Short-Format Animation at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards for the episode "Reunited".

Quotes

• "If every pork chop were perfect, we wouldn't have hot dogs." - Steven Universe
• "I am made of love, and it's stronger than you." - Garnet
• "Sometimes, you even sound like her. Do you remember this place? Do you have any of her memories? We were right here, over 5,000 years ago." - Pearl to Steven

Music / Soundtrack

• "We Are the Crystal Gems" - A song that is a defining anthem of the series and serves as the show's theme song.
• "Stronger Than You" - Sung by Estelle (voice of Garnet), during the climactic battle in the episode "Jail Break".
• "Do It for Her" - A poignant song sung by Deedee Magno Hall (voice of Pearl), revealing Pearl's feelings of loyalty towards Rose Quartz.