movies/tv Steven Universe - Introduction, Discussion

[TenorSounds 832]

Hey there everyone! I recently discovered a new show over the holidays that is quickly becoming my favorite cartoon to date. That show is...

 

 

Here is the title sequence:

 

 

It was created by Rebecca Sugar, former storyboard artist, writer, and composer for Adventure Time. I love this show. It has interesting characters, isn't afraid to explore some darker themes, and is full of anime-inspired action. It's essentially the coming of age story for a boy named Steven as he learns how to use his powers while living with The Crystal Gems, shape-shifting gems that protect Earth from magical monsters and other such things.

So I created this thread to 1. introduce Steven Universe to people who have never heard of this amazing show and 2. discuss the show with those who have seen it, as it actually has a very interesting backstory/mythos. So, first question, has anyone else seen the show? Second, if you have seen the show, what do you like about it? Personally I think the music is fantastic

Note: Due to the nature of the thread, there will most likely be spoilers abound.

Edited January 7, 2015 by TenorSounds

[Moonlight Magician 494]

Yay! I love Steven Universe!! I was a little skeptical of the show at first, but I'm glad that I decided to give the show a watch! It's now my favorite Cartoon Network show currently airing. I love the characters and how unique each of them are!

[Lucky Star 972]

I love Steven universe too! :3

 

especially episodes that talk about Steven's mom!

//^▽^// they give me feels.

 

I really hope they explore her life and the history of how they all got stranded on earth in future episodes! 

 

I wanna know dis stuff!  //^ω^//

[TenorSounds 832]

Yay! I love Steven Universe!! I was a little skeptical of the show at first, but I'm glad that I decided to give the show a watch! It's now my favorite Cartoon Network show currently airing. I love the characters and how unique each of them are!

 

Yeah, it hit me just how sincere the show was. The comedy doesn't come at the character's expense, it's very well-meaning and refreshing.

 

I love Steven universe too! :3

 

especially episodes that talk about Steven's mom!

//^▽^// they give me feels.[/size]

 

I really hope they explore her life and the history of how they all got stranded on earth in future episodes! 

 

I wanna know dis stuff!  //^ω^//[/size]

 

Oh the feels. I'm glad shows like Adventure Time eased audiences in and showed that people really do like when cartoons hit solid emotional notes and a variety of themes. I fully expect them to get into the backstory, they're dropping way too many hints to just leave some of this stuff hanging. Rebecca Sugar has said that a lot has happened before Steven existed, and that he doesn't know about most of it and that's one of the main themes the show is going to explore, him discovering all that.

 

Oh, I should post this here; I've been listening to the soundtrack while working, there's some really good stuff in there. The demo tracks done by Rebecca are particularly good (click "Listen on Soundcloud.com" to see the whole playlist)

 

Edited January 7, 2015 by TenorSounds

[VinylWubs 1,277]

I.LOVE.THAT.SHOW!!! Agh!! I watch it with a friend of mine! its a really awesome show you just get enough of it!!

[TenorSounds 832]

New Episode! "Warp Tour", has anyone else seen it yet?

[TenorSounds 832]

I know this is reviving this old thread, but can we talk about that season finale? Jeez louise, that was quite something wasn't it?

 

Stronger than You is probably my new favorite song in the history or forever.