Steven Universe

About Steven Universe:

Steven Universe (2014) is an animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar. It follows the journey of a young boy named Steven, who lives in the quaint town of Beach City with the Crystal Gems - Pearl, Garnet, and Amethyst - mystical humanoid aliens. Steven, who is half-Gem, spends his days learning to use his inherited powers, navigating life with his human father and friends, and going on magical adventures.

Making / Production:

The show was developed while Sugar was working on Adventure Time and became the first woman to independently create a series for Cartoon Network. Groundbreaking in many ways, the show explored issues of love, identity, and responsibility wrapped in an engaging magical setting.

Actors:

• Zach Callison as Steven Universe - Zach portrays Steven's growth and innocence throughout the series
• Estelle as Garnet - Estelle lends her voice to the composed, enigmatic leader of the Gems
• Deedee Magno as Pearl - Deedee captures Pearl's sophistication and deep care for Steven
• Michaela Dietz as Amethyst - Michaela brings Amethyst's free spirit and playful character to life

Trivia / Interesting Facts:

• The series tackles various complex themes, from love and war to other societal issues
• Creator Rebecca Sugar based the show's episodes on her own experiences growing up
• Steven’s father, Greg, was modeled after Rebecca Sugar's own dad

Awards:

Steven Universe has won various awards, including the prestigious GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming and the Emmy Award for Individual Achievement in Animation.

Quotes:

• "If every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn’t have hotdogs." - Steven Universe
• "I will fight for the world I was made in. The Earth is everything I've ever known!" - Pearl
• "I'm not gonna let you stand there and remind me of everything I hate about myself!" - Amethyst

Music, Soundtrack:

• "We Are the Crystal Gems" - The theme song of the series
• "Stronger Than You" - Garnet's powerful solo in the Season 1 Finale
• "It's Over, Isn't It" - Pearl's heartbreaking ballad about moving on