Steven Universe
Steven Universe is an American animated television series that aired from 2013 to 2019, following a young boy who lives with magical alien guardians called the Crystal Gems.
The show gained a devoted following for its themes of identity, relationships, and emotional growth, and became notable for its LGBTQ+ representation.
References to Steven Universe often signal enthusiasm for progressive animation or nostalgic attachment to 2010s cartoon culture.
Personal designation
- AmethystGemstone turned given name
- PearlGemstone-inspired feminine name
- ConnieNickname from Constance
- PeridotOlive-toned precious stone
Bismuth · Jasper · Lion · Blue Diamond · fusion · bubble · temple · Cartoon Network
Sharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- healingRestoration of health
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- identityWho someone is
consent · trauma · growth · forgiveness · acceptance · love · family · fusion
Crystalline silicon dioxide
- amethystPurple semiprecious quartz
- pearlMollusk-formed gemstone
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
sapphire · peridot · lapis lazuli · jasper · diamond · bismuth · spinel · rose quartz
Music accompanying visual media
- songMusical piece with words
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- singingVocal music-making
- balladNarrative poem or song
ukulele · vocals · score · harmony · lyrics · composition · reprise · duet
Two-dimensional
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- character designVisual development of personas
- backgroundsWhat lies behind foregrounds
- color paletteRange of selected hues
art style · linework · expression · keyframe · boarding · Cartoon Network · sequence · frame
Garnet
Personal designation
Peridot · Bismuth · Jasper · Lion · Blue Diamond · fusion · bubble · temple · Cartoon Network · Opal
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- healingRestoration of health
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
identity · consent · trauma · growth · forgiveness · acceptance · love · family · fusion · communication
quartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide
ruby · sapphire · peridot · lapis lazuli · jasper · diamond · bismuth · spinel · rose quartz · opal
soundtrack
Music accompanying visual media
ballad · ukulele · vocals · score · harmony · lyrics · composition · reprise · duet · emotional
2D
Two-dimensional
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- character designVisual development of personas
- backgroundsWhat lies behind foregrounds
color palette · art style · linework · expression · keyframe · boarding · Cartoon Network · sequence · frame · visual storytelling
Steven UniverseSouth Park
Satirical animated comedy series
Rick and Morty · Metalocalypse · Berserk · The Boondocks · Family Guy
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