Staff Pick: “Steven Universe”

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Cartoon Network

The 4 main characters of Steven Universe. Steven, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet.

Blake Gomez, Editor

Over the summer I’ve been finding new shows to watch and one of them is a cartoon on Cartoon Network called Steven Universe. Even though I started watching it very late, I was already familiar with the character’s and the show’s main story due to Steven’s Universe’s immense popularity so I knew what was going on. It’s really awesome. The plot revolves around a group of magical warriors called “The Crystal Gems” who fight and protect the universe along with a boy named Steven. Despite not being as strong or skilled as the other Gems Steven does not give up and continues to hone his skills so he can protect his family and friends.

In my opinion, Steven is handled much better compared to other child characters in animation because he isn’t childish or irritates other characters for comedic purposes. He is very mature and stands up for what he believes in which is I think is great and serves as an inspiring role model for young children. Another thing about this show that I love is the music. The creator of Steven Universe, Rebecca Sugar, writes the show’s musical scores and she does a phenomenal job at them. The music is probably one of the best cartoon soundtracks I’ve ever heard and they all fit the different characters who sings them.

The fight scenes that they feature in the show are also another highlight. They are beautifully animated and they even remind me of some fights in anime such as in Dragon Ball Z or Naruto. Overall, Steven Universe is a fantastic show that this definitely worth checking out if you enjoy watching cartoons. The story is surprisingly deep, has amazing music, has awesome and relatable characters, and exciting action sequences. It is currently my favorite animated show that is on air right now and if you’re interested in watching hopefully you will enjoy it as well.