So, I Finally Watched Steven Universe...

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for watching! Are you a fan of Steven Universe? Which fusion is your favorite overall?

[@silverrain99205]

I watched the entire series from the start with my girlfriend. It’s an excellent series and my favorite fusion is Opal. She’s perfection to me.

[@blaa6]

Stevonnie

[@aestheticswim3397]

Now….. watch my little pony

[@RoseQuartz692]

I saw the whole show in just 8 days saw season 3 to 5 under one Sunday

[@crownedshyness9656]

Steven Universe isn’t my cup of tea. I liked all 3 crystal gems combined.

[@DarsanUchiha]

One of my favorite moments of SUF was when Dr Maheswaran asks Steven if he’s ever experienced anything traumatic and he starts casually recapping the entire series

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Even those who hate Future as a whole probably like that episode!!!

[@DDarkestKnight]

@@DrawciaGleam02 No they hate everything

[@nicolaridolfi6510]

That moment is pure genius. It's like saying: "Hey, you know that the things that a fantasy MC have to live can actually be traumas?"

[@nicolaridolfi6510]

@@DrawciaGleam02 I don't hate Future, I would've just preferred that some episodes were made better, in particular the final ones.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

@@nicolaridolfi6510 Yeah, but it makes me wonder about young fantasy MCs in similar situations as Steven. Like the Digimon Adventure Digidestined. TK is seen as the only one who seems to get a trauma arc, and basically everyone LOVES what they did with TK's trauma. In contrast, Steven's trauma arc was widely panned. And other characters who came after him have also had their trauma arcs received well (both adults and child characters).

[@archive6094]

Fun Fact: According to series creator Rebecca Sugar, all the voice actors for the Crystal Gems were picked based on their singing voices

[@richardendresz161]

Most of them can’t sing tho…

[@yulee3266]

@@richardendresz161 how so?

[@byronrush9802]

@@richardendresz161 it's mainly garnet and pearl of the crystal gems who can actually sing of course Steven than the regular human crew who actually got a song that's Greg Sadie and her whole band and of course the potential love of Steven's life Connie

[@Iuxinterior]

estelle makes sense now

[@urdimsum7961]

That sounds like bullshit.

[@perfectsuperchaos7]

As someone who was there from the start, those steven bombs were BRUTAL. Waiting almost or over a month between episode blocks was torturous as an ongoing viewer.

[@Yamismol]

I remember whenever Steven bombs were announced. Either my friends or I would go to the group and tell everyone that there was going to be one. Then I would do everything I could to watch it the night of to avoid spoilers the next day online

[@puchulera16]

Only a month? I remember like 3 months breaks :')

[@Yorokobi224]

Yup and me now waiting for the next episode of Owl House

[@FreshZCORD]

Guess this how people felt back in the day watching DBZ

[@gaelportals]

on god 😭😭😭

[@michaelchristian9873]

One of the things I really loved was how we saw Rose's character development backward. We started off rooting for and by the end, there are still people who can't stand her. But in contrast, if Rose's story was told beginning to end with the development, she probably wouldn't get hit with as much hate as she does.

[@Shadow8332]

It felt like they wanted people to like her as the hero that started everything, but near the end of the series they saw how everyone hated her so they made rose the single fault for everyone's grief.

[@chaosdestructionlove]

@@Shadow8332 it was p sad imo that everything bad always got brought back to her :c I don't think using one character as a hate sink is such a wise idea esp when it's a passed on parent story 😞

[@patricklukcy13]

@Lili-mai Ashley eh, some parents suck asshole. My mother herself is similar to pink diamond in the aspect of her decisions fucking everyone around her. Who cares if Pink is dead? She still ripped multiple planets apart and traumatized countless people because she was selfish. She's not a character to like. And yes, I know the diamonds hold elements of fault, but they are the lesser evil in this case. Not every parent is a saint or even deserving of love.

[@TriniTron.]

The audience goes through the same thing the crystal gems go through in their view of rose changes after finding out the truth it takes some of the gems to truly wrap their heads around her decisions that I think the hate the character it’s a true sentiment on how well she is written

[@francescoelafro9684]

The biggest problem I have with her is that, despite all her character growth, she still didn't come back for Spinel, also, it kind of feels like the only reason she decided to have a child was because she refused to solve all the problems she created herself and chose death instead, duping them all on Steven's back thus forcing him to be the problem solver

[@nittarogers-mj6ut]

As a kid I was very apprehensive about Steven Universe when it first aired because I thought it was replacing my favorite show at the time (Adventure Time) but soon after it aired I was obsessed. When new episodes would air I would cry hysterically and I aged with Steven. The show popped up at a really hard point in my life and it really effected me deeply. My outlook on the world and people around me has been shaped permanently by this show and it honestly led to me going down the path of psychology in college. Ultimately this show holds a very special place in my heart I’m so appreciative that I was able to experience it and get to show it to my daughter in the future.

[@jamescooks7839]

Rebecca sugar was one of the Adventure time writers also which is even more impressive

[@chraliras]

You and me both

[@spritemon98]

I was quite dismissive of the show when I saw the pilot and only got into it once I saw lapis show up

[@bobtheball5384]

I kinda loved the show since the very beginning when I saw the pilot as a kid. I thought it was superior to uncle grandpa- till the crossover which made me start to like uncle grandpa haha

[@naolucillerandom5280]

I also wasn't sure when some friends started talking about it, but I caught an episode on TV and that was it. Now my whole family has seen it, except for the youngest child. I'll fix that.

[@xxelaxela333]

My daughter watches this show, and I couldn't help but notice how good the music is throughout. I usually hate musicals but as a 30 year old dad, Steven Universe music was shaking my emotional core lol

[@stopbeinginsecure4786]

I always hated musicals and even Disney movies until I got into Steven. Now I love musicals and can appreciate them and it’s all thanks to this show. That’s what good music will do to you I guess

[@Dr.CalliopeTorres]

"Here comes a thought" and "it's over, isn't it?" Always hit me right in the feels

[@_Lis25]

@@Dr.CalliopeTorres man "Here comes a thought" is still one of the favourite songs from the cartoons, that's why I have happy memories with the show to this day(even thou I started watching it in season 5)

[@ChristyTina22]

"Here Comes a Thought" from Mindful Education changed my life. It aired on a day that I was insulted by a customer at my job. I was fuming all day. That song played, and I couldn't stop crying. It fit so perfectly to the situation I was in. I still hum it when things get tense. It calms me down.

[@cyberstarz5550]

here comes a though has been my comfort song for 3 years now, i always listen to it whenever im upset :33

[@xaolimmataleao2113]

Amethyst became one of my favorites when she says she has problems but doesn't want to dump them on steven because he already has enough on his plate, that is really mature

[@SoraOfTheDarkness]

amethyst is a terrible person tho.

[@GodsmackAR69]

@@SoraOfTheDarkness She did a few shady things(as did most of the gems), however she became one of the most well developed characters overtime.

[@SoraOfTheDarkness]

@@GodsmackAR69 bruh she traumatized Greg universe by taking the form of rose and genuinely mocking him in the form of his dead wife and the next day to make it up she helped clean the garage????

[@PercydeRoloFangirl]

@@SoraOfTheDarkness everyone makes mistakes nobody's l Perfect that's one of the major themes of the show.

[@GodsmackAR69]

@@SoraOfTheDarkness Bruh, I guess you missed the part where she asked for permission from Greg before turning into Rose in Steven Universe Future to help Pearl regain her memories. A clear example of character development. As bad as it was, saying that one transgression overrides all her character development throughout the series, including in the episode "What's Your Problem" is flat out ridiculous.

[@JerryMeehanJr]

The best part of SU is the background art. Absolutely beautiful. I used to watch this show and pause it to just study the backgrounds.

[@jimlight5137]

People who say the “townie” episodes distract from the overarching plot of the show, or are just “filler,” really miss the point of what Steven Universe is all about.

[@kevinvelasquez7384]

Lemme just say, you have brought back so many nostalgic hitting memories, especially with the bump reels you do like if we’re actually watching a tv show. I absolutely love the content and how you correlate things with your life and etc. i relate so much and I think I can speak for others that you do a GREAT job at it!! Can’t believe all of us (if not mostly) lived the same childhood. Thank you Jordan!!

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for all of the support and for the kind words!

[@ViridianCrisis7]

I love Steven Universe so much. But being there as it was airing was simultaneously fun, stressful, and sometimes downright mentally challenging

[@thestrangah9690]

Those hiatus flashbacks.

[@ViridianCrisis7]

@@thestrangah9690 Avoiding the fandom drama the second a Steven Bomb dropped 💀

[@thiscrushhate]

finally getting new episodes only to realize most of them were fillers

[@gracekim1998]

@@thiscrushhate ah yes the misunderstanding of that word 😂

[@SilvarusLupus]

Ah yes, the great year+ hiatus. I really hated the Stevenbomb format just because of the gap we go between episodes afterwards. No slight towards the creators, CN wanted the format while the crew preferred weekly so they didn't really have much say in the matter.

[@lalamoop870]

I was really into the series, watching every new episode as they came out, and let me tell you. nothing, and i mean NOTHING, beats the night that the episode containing the reveal of pink diamond premiered. one of the best fandom moments i've ever gotten to experience, unforgettable. this series definitely still has a special place in my heart :,)

[@andreiiimiguel]

i freaking know rightttr

[@Yorokobi224]

I mean finding out Garnet was a fusion was pretty jaw dropping for me

[@amneetthedelicioussandwich8921]

I remember that day so well, everyone went into a frenzy!!!

[@amneetthedelicioussandwich8921]

@@Yorokobi224 This too! The theories were right, and it was awesome.

[@frogueThief]

@@Yorokobi224 I agree, Pink Diamonds thing for me was predictable, but I wasn't able to predict Garnet and my god, that episode shook me as a kid I was so hyped it was crazy

[@tiredgremlin6315]

It never really sat well with me when people said Steven was unlikable in Steven Universe Future 'because of the way he acted'. But one thing i really liked about the epilogue series was actually how Steven acted and reacted to past and current events. It shows mental health such as PTSD to be ugly at times because guess what? It is. It felt like they handled it very realistically and it had me watching intently to the end because its a little rare to see consequences from previous episodes as far back as season 1 carry on to later ones in cartoons. It definitely felt more rare back then, so to see it in Future was great. Mental health can be extremely painful, uncontrolable and make us say/do things we don't want to. I'm glad Future portrayed this.

[@gracekim1998]

Yeah I don’t agree with that sentiment (that he’s unlikable in SUF) because he is still relatable 😅 …I mean I related to the part where Steven is worried about all of his friends moving away…. Only in my case it’s the idea that we’ll drift apart as everyone I know has jobs 😅

[@leonishikino6873]

>SU >mental health You know the writers ain't know shit when a majority of what Steven did was throw a tantrum and leave the show the way he entered: a doormat for people to lay their problems on

[@RiveroftheWither]

​@@leonishikino6873We get it, you hate the show and you want to spend hours arguing about it so you're replying to every positive comment. No one cares, move on.

[@tiredgremlin6315]

@@leonishikino6873 Man, I feel sorry for any of your friends who may be struggling mentally rn...

[@leonishikino6873]

@@tiredgremlin6315 you're the one thinking a kid's show is "deep" Now Rick and Morty on the other hand, that's truly awe inspiring with how they talk about mental health. Plus they're not a kiddie show.

[@areminderofwhatweare]

Personally I liked sunstone a lot. I thought it was great that Steven’s power of empathy and Garnet’s power of foresight came together to make a walking fourth wall breaking Sonic Says segment.

[@connorhodge23]

For me it really took me out of that last episode when they fused

[@areminderofwhatweare]

@@connorhodge23 that’s fair, fourth wall breaks definitely have a tendency to do that. Especially so far into a show where they haven’t really done it before.

[@connorhodge23]

@@areminderofwhatweare like I liked when parador did it in the movie it’s just their fusion could’ve been so cool but it wasn’t

[@ferociousfeind8538]

I like everything about Sunstone's character. I just don't like how plain and empty the visual design is. Sun and all, sure, but that's little excuse to make them a completely homogenous fireball! I even like the silhouette, great choice with two big hulking arms and two smaller arms! Just... there's no detail to the character!! Agh!!

[@codenameheist]

I watched Steven Universe right before the movie came out, and I absolutely LOVED IT! I connected with Amethyst and Spinel the most. I grew up with no parents AT ALL. My father and mother both abandoned me, making me relate to Amethyst when she saw herself as a mistake, and Spinel being angry towards Steven and his friends when Pink Diamond chose to stay/take them with her. Because my own mother stayed for my younger sister and chose her friends and boyfriends over me. This show has made me cry so much, and has really connected with me more than any show has ever had. I love it very much.

[@tiffani5131]

this video was so refreshing, now a days there's so much hate given to this show and this being basically my whole childhood obsession, it makes me really sad. Im glad to see there are still people out there who are discovering SU and enjoying it as much as I did. ⭐

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Yeah. I heard that Sugar announced that Steven Universe is going to have a revival/sequel series, so I'm hoping that the show deserves another shot, regardless of its damaged reputation thanks to bad faiths online.

[@morganriv99]

I love this show so much. I think my biggest takeaway from the show was the very end of the main series, where Steven sings “change your mind.” that song makes me feel seen and understood. it’s only 40 seconds long but it’s so powerful in its message.

[@cherie..cherry]

I was really young when this originally aired, but as I grew older and watched it more (middle school), I really loved it. As bizarre as it is to say, this show really helped me come into myself, and understand my emotions. As a child, I suffered from severe depression and anxiety so having a show like this helped me understand myself, the world, and how to cope. I'll never forget how "Here comes a thought" helped me through the toughest times as a kid, and know that I am not alone.

[@bumblenbee4013]

I still use here comes a thought to calm down from panic attacks to this day

[@Quietb3ar]

I always figured Rose shape shifted into the DNA needed to create Steven. She shape shifted a Womb for Steven to grow, but when giving birth, her shape shifted DNA was the only thing holding him together. So instead of tearing the baby up because she's literally part of him, she gives up her form for him to live.

[@HenyaStudent]

this is confirmed by rebecca

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

I'm not sure how that can really be in a more literal sense, since the gems are effectively hard light constructs created from within their core. However, since the gems are essentially whatever patterns exist within their core, I suppose it'd be possible for her to basically overwrite her own programming. This would in effect make Steven a more permanent hard light construct, which would explain certain abilities he's had, including his ability to fuse.

[@joraicampbell8510]

@@kamikeserpentail3778 she probably got a lil DNA "injection" from Greg to help shape Steven too

[@GodsmackAR69]

My question is where does Greg come into play? Though Gems can shapeshift human body systems, they can't even be seen on an x-ray since they aren't truly organic, as shown in Steven Universe Future. However Steven is organic like his father and also resembles him. Clearly to me, the birds and bees come into play here. Yes Rose gave up her physical form, but Steven also stated that "The other part came from his Dad." Instead of giving birth the human way after intercourse, she sacrificed her body for Steven with the help of Greg's uh.. DNA shall we say. Since her body is incapable of producing another gem. It just makes the most sense to me anyway.

[@hunterwillis3775]

​@GodsmackAR69 you just made me think of something. The statement that Pink's body can't make another gem is technically wrong, though that's splitting hairs since that would be very difficult to do. But that does make me think, could she theoretically use the fluid their bodies seem to naturally produce to create a "blank" gem, thus birthing Steven with his own gem while keeping hers?

[@eliasgatica9387]

To me steven universe is so important, i been watching it since the beggining and practically grew with the show, it will always have a special place in my heart

[@Geraduss]

Well my favorite character was Greg, its so damn rare to find a cool wholesome father figured in these cartoon shows.

[@lindenshepherd6085]

Greg is so awesome! Plus, he wasn’t just a cool guitar dad, the show pointed out his flaws and some of the ways where Steven thought he might have messed up as a parent, but there’s no outright indictment or endorsement of his actions. Greg was pretty young when he became a dad, and the series lets him be a holistic human being during that experience.

[@rootfish2671]

Greg is neglectful dead beat dad who helped mess up Steven

[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

It's crazy how different it mist be to watch the show now in one go and not with deadly hiatuses that come back to episodes that don't even resolve intense situations

[@zenebean]

I was weirded out at first with the Frybo and cat-fingers episodes, so I didn't catch alot of it. Then I happen to see the episode with Lapis Lazuli and all the crazy stuff other gems existing hinted at. Then I my friend showed me "Stronger than You" and I was hooked with the series and everything it came to be. An important part of my teens, and it still holds a place in my heart

[@Sam-pd9zg]

I remember watching this early in highschool and hearing "Its Over Isn't It?" for the first time and understanding what heartbreak feels like even though I've never experienced it. Ever since then I've gotten into song writing and Rebecca's heartfelt lyrical and instrumental artistry has and will always be my main inspiration.

[@Dezzo0721]

Before watching the video, the “binge” experience is NOT the same as when the show was still coming out with new episodes. It was torture waiting months for new episodes only to get so much filler or “city development”

[@christopherbennett5858]

Exactly. The trial one was the worst one for me because, after taking a six month long hiatus, do we see them try and rescue Lars? Nope. Just a mayor election, an interesting story about how people react when their friend keeps sacrificing themselves and the Cool kids and Sadie starting a band. Then another hiatus happened. After Bismuth, I was getting annoyed at the show and just thinking to myself “you have this imminent threat in the story and it’s interesting. Why don’t you want to tell us your story?”

[@ghosty8193]

Not necessarily the same, but I felt that with Gravity Falls (I binged SU in like 2 days in 2020). And even though GF was a much tighter script and basically a limited series with only 2 seasons planned, the frustration I felt when an episode would air after 4-6 months and it didn't really pick up the previous events. I have friends who watched SU when it came out on TV who hated the townie episodes because of the long gaps between releases. Hell, I disliked them when I was binging the show because I just wanted to get to the main story.

[@sapphic.flower]

This series was what really made me want to work in animation. I don’t care if it’s “overrated” for some, it meant so much to me.

[@sapphic.flower]

@@dkal7112 I like adventure time too but... Not really relevant here lol

[@alfalfa_art]

Yes, that and Rebecca Sugar's work on Adventure Time made me super interested in animation when I was in middle and high school. Then in college, I actually got a freelance storyboarding job in animation, and it was grueling, plus they made me do a lot of work beyond the scope of the job... I'm in a totally different field now. Animation production is very very hard work no matter the job, and doing it made me realize I could never do that full time for my livelihood... the people who can are totally amazing

[@Rodoadrenalina]

The biggest problem is the bad writting, a clear example of why you need writters to cook a creators story

[@sapphic.flower]

@@Rodoadrenalina I don't think the writing is bad even if it isn't perfect, that's clearly subjective

[@gustavakerman2566]

Unpopular opinion: Amethyst acts more like an older sister than a “cool aunt”

[@artmoryoo]

It makes me really happy to a positive SU review in 2022. The show did have it's flaws, but it also told a beautiful and intricate story in a creative way and I think people tend to overlook it because of how nitpicky and negative some popular reviews were.

[@vadahxxx]

I just want to thank you for putting out so many high quality videos during this time of year. I can't imagine what you have to go through as a creator to make something like this happen and I just want you to know it's appreciated and I look forward to each one!

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! It means a lot!

[@Struhsie]

For real Jordan, I don’t know how you’re pulling this off, but it is definitely the highlight of my month! I’m glued to my couch from an ACL/meniscus reconstruction surgery that happened playing football… this channel is a great escape for me :)

[@joshmerchant8737]

@@JordanFringe94 while i do love all this awesome content i do hope youre not overworking yourself.

[@bivcbmtgstgtssscqcrddgtrsm2257]

This series is one of the greatest achievements of television history.

[@Esziepants]

Added to the watch list! I'd never heard much about the show other than how toxic the fandom was, but you painted it in a pretty compelling way so I'm all the more curious about it.

[@TriniTron.]

I’ve always saw Amethyst as the older cousin or sibling arc type she’s has enough experience that Steven looks up to her but they are close enough on a mental age lvl that they grow to truly understand/relate to one another

[@devontamosley4487]

I love Steven Universe. My childhood favorite cartoon show. Such a rarity.

[@Flugel_Halogen]

If I remember correctly the “song and a flash of light” was supposed to shatter every gem on earth at once but because pink diamond wasn’t apart of it, it’s didn’t do that. So instead it corrupted them, blue yellow and white didn’t even know their big attack corrupted them, they assumed it destroyed them and for some reason never bothered to check

[@luckypeanut9943]

As a short fat kid with curly hair who couldn't admit how much they loved pink I can't describe how validating it was to have a hero like Steven, he didn't randomly go badass to solve his problems but he would use his mind and his heart

[@samladas8781]

My favorite thing about the show is the concept of fusion. They become literally more than the sum of their parts. In "Stronger Than You", garnet sings about being a conversation, she isn't just two people and then one person, she is also a metaphysical embodiment of who they are as people and their love for each other. There are so many fascinating layers to what fusion is and represents that I could talk about it all day. This show's exploration of relationships and intimacy are what mean the most to me. I started binging this show right after losing my brand new job due to the pandemic and it helped me process my emotions in ways I really needed.

[@utopiaa_1775]

i love how fusions aren’t exclusively romantic too, they portray all sorts of relationships both good and bad, platonic and familial, etc etc. like smoky quartz is a manifestation of steven and amethyst’s sibling-like bond, shown by how they essentially just do a handshake or hug to fuse steg while uh,,, weirdly buff and jojo-looking is a representation of steven and greg’s father-son bond and the fact that they fused by playing a sickass guitar duet together is just perfect lmaooo those are just a few examples but it’s such an interesting concept to me and i don’t think enough ppl look it at beyond surface level

[@lets-all-love-lain]

Steven universe help me and my mum communicate during my parent's break up. I remember watching the new episodes with her when they came out, and at the rose reveal we both gasped so much!!

[@im_9volt]

I began watching the show when I was beginning my graduate schooling in clinical psychology, eventually training to specialize in PTSD assessment/treatment. This show was a wonderful experience, including the parts that were fun, zany, beautiful, heartbreaking, and unsettling. I appreciated the main show and movie, and I thought a major idea of the show was a reckoning with the concept of the lone hero trope, often reflected in American culture and anime alike. To me, Steven Universe Future was an indictment of this trope, and makes the viewer reflect on the emotional consequences of being in all those dangerous situations, as well as how people can try to cope with them, and the effects that all has on one’s loved ones. (The sacrifice of the lone hero is not just felt on the hero.) The personal toll was literally spelled out when he is talking with Dr. Maheswaren, who informs him about PTSD (great quality in my opinion!). While the series wrapped up quicker than I’d have liked, it’s effects are and will be overwhelmingly positive and long-lasting.

[@solthestinky4795]

Despite the bad reputation that this show usually gets as well as my few peeves with it, Steven Universe has a place in my heart. One of the biggest parts of this show for me was the aspect of trauma and mental health. Watching this series, I often found myself empathizing with the characters and really clinging onto the things they’ve said. In this case, I suppose I would relate to Steven, Amethyst, and Rose the most. Much like Rose, I’ve grown up in a home that was filled with instability where I was often faced with complete opposites on the spectrum on abuse. I was often neglected but also nitpicked on and scared into submission. Much like Rose, I’ve found myself unintentionally repeating the cycle of hurt. I’ve also found my voice in Amethyst due to her extremely low self esteem, her feeling of being inferior and not fitting in, and finally how it’s affects the way I act or even how I maintain my room and hygiene. And lastly, I relate to Steven the most. The way that he had so much put on him at a young age and how it slowly chipped away at him was so relatable to me and I’ve often found myself crying just thinking about what he went through. We’ve both had to find out about horrible things that our family has done, neither of us were able to have a normal, functional life. And as we both grew up, we were often pushed aside and had to be the ones to comfort others. This lack of care has made us internalize our pain until we just suddenly snapped and now constantly face breakdowns over the smallest things. One thing I liked in future was how Stevens trauma was described. All these little traumatic events eventually cracked and chipped at his head and, now, every little thing feels like the end of the world. I don’t mean to ramble but this show means so much to me. This show was how I learned about the existence of the LGBTQ community and eased me into my journey of exploring my own sexuality. Most children shows aren’t this advanced, it’s so lucky that Steven Universe didn’t face as much censorship as other shows. Overall, this series is a beautiful peace of art that will have a close place to my heart and has been something that has completely altered who I am as a person.

[@TheFurboFin]

I had a similar experience- I was born in 2000 and so I was getting a little older by the time this show rolled around, but the theme song would always stick in my head. In 2014 my little sister and I watched some random episodes on DVR and loved it, but kinda forgot about it and didn’t have a way to watch in order. In 2020, I was bored at my job and decided to start a show, and figured I’d return to Steven Universe and see if it held up. I was completely enthralled, I finished the entire show & movie & Future in about 3 weeks, then I got my wife to watch it all with me again the next month. I can understand why some people have problems with the villains or the narrative being a little rushed, but I have so much love for this show. The music is all amazing, the art and aesthetic is lovely, the characters are so real and lovable. This will be one of my favorite shows of all time (and I did buy the whole Funko Pop set LOL)

[@aprlshowers]

Steven Universe means so much to me. Every time I rewatch it I learn something new about myself and those around me. Like even during this recap I was getting emotional. This show means everything to me.

[@warriorcatkitty]

sameee

[@TheTruthBeToId]

I loved the show it was emotional, touching, and adventurous.

[@visionofsolace8961]

This show is one of the reasons I got through a lot of things, the messages they instilled in this piece of media, the characters, the fun I had watching this show...I honestly can't thank Rebecca Sugar and the crewniverse enough.

[@zacbendable6346]

I was maybe too old for the target audience when this was airing (mid-20s) but I fell in love with this show and avidly followed it when I found it (somewhere around the time they revealed Pink was shattered). I loved the concept of fusions and seeing Ruby and Sapphires wedding was so heartwarming and made me wish I grew up with that kind of representation on TV. I even have two tattoos from the show, I'll always have a fondness for the series.

[@matthewvalente5877]

there is a lot of that one tv now

[@zacbendable6346]

@@matthewvalente5877 but there wasn't when I was growing up and repressing my sexuality. It would have been wonderful to see queer depictions of characters on TV that weren't constantly the butt of the joke.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

I'm amazed they managed to pull together a wedding in basically 2 DAYS! The characters, I mean. Have you SEEN the horror stories around wedding planning??

[@oooCupcake11]

What are your tattoos of? I’ve been thinking about getting a SU related tattoo as well

[@zacbendable6346]

@@oooCupcake11 my left leg has the White Diamond mural, and my right is Pinks mural

[@xavierabii548]

This series hit me in ways I never expected. I watched the series twice and it still brought me to tears at some points. This is definitely a special show that I think everyone should experience at least once.

[@ethan1969]

This is my absolute FAVORITE show of all time! I absolutely adore everything about it from the story, songs, characters, animations, themes, and everything else about it 🤩 and this is one of the shows that gets unnecessarily hated on a lot, and that really annoys me, because Steven Universe is just such a beautiful show. Yes it has occasional faults, but overall everything great about it just makes that stuff kind of insignificant.

[@Tastedits]

i miss this show so much, a true masterpiece.

[@killjoydod4937]

There's a box set!! It includes the movie!!!

[@KawaiiKittyCat224]

This show started airing right as I graduated high school, and it will always be one of my favorite shows. I have a son now, and we recently marathoned the show together and he is just as obsessed

[@missc.s.5790]

ok watching this video and learning more about Steven Universe has made me want to watch this show! The concept is so cool!

[@some_man_tiks]

First, I wanna say thank you. Back to back videos for every day this month is a bunch of work. Thank you for putting that much effort in. Second, this show is amazing. It touches the heart and is worth it to see

[@geekcharming9742]

Steven Universe is my one comfort show I always come back to. I was 16 when it came out and it felt so different to be as a queen positive story since I had just came out myself earlier that same year. (and I really like gemstones so win/win) and wrapped up in 2020 right as the pandemic struck and I lost my job due to the shut down. I grew up with the show and characters, most notably Steven. I know the show hasn't aged the best with how rough season 1 is, the amount of filler, and how rushed the ending is but I still thank Rebecca Sugar and the rest of the Crewniverse for giving me a show that wasn't afraid to tackle real-world feelings and situations in a fantasy setting. I'm really glad to hear your review and enjoyment of the show :) I love seeing new people discover and experience the show for everything that it has to offer.

[@OMGTHEMVP]

Im a 27 year old dude, and this show shattered me emotionally. I was not prepared for the wholesome nature of the show and reflection of real life emotions experienced by almost all the characters

[@SilvarusLupus]

I started watching SU religiously right as Catch and Release aired. I caught an episode on vacation, On the Run, and was like "okay I need to watch this now." Very happy I did so, what a great series.

[@mzywica]

you truly haven't experienced Steven Universe unless you wait weeks in between episodes, googling everything about it while you wait, and watching theory videos on all the characters. It really was the best time

[@NaikoArt]

man...i have nostalgia for that shit, those theories were WILD sometimes.

[@waterworks_yes]

@@NaikoArt fr, like rose quartz being pink diamond? impossible

[@vanhooza]

The song in that Garnet episode is so good. Thankyou Sugar for creating wholesome content for kids and a deep story with real life experience and issues

[@Carollnn]

It’s nice to see something positive about this show that I still love. Yes, there are flaws, but overall it meant a lot to me.

[@sharkguy6427]

the back to back consistent uploads is something i appreciate much more than i thought it would. thank you

[@VANhasVOICE]

The show was really something else. Such rich and brilliant story, much amazing cast. It was a fascinating journey where my attitude toward various characters shifted and changed depending how deep I was in the plot. Pearl growth

[@coffeeking9565]

SU was a staple of my life, airing between late elementary and up to my junior year in HS. I'm 22 now and it still brings back warm-happy memories

[@dianebetancourt34]

I loved this show from the beginning. I have a lot of attachment because I grew up with Steven. It’s still my comfort show. My favorite part was that no character was perfect. They all had flaws and we saw them grow.

[@herec0mestheCh33f]

SU really did get the Iron Giant treatment. Disliked strongly by "critics" but rises onwards to become incredibly beloved by viewers around all the same.

[@sketchs_art_corner]

Steven Universe is such an important show to me. I found it at the most depressive years of my life and I was a huge source of comfort for me. It became a massive special interest and I loved i more then anything at the time. My interest faded out in the months after the second series finished, as there was nothing new to cling to. But the show still hold an important place in my heart, and I’ll never forget it

[@fungushoney9958]

I was there in the very beginning. We were Tumblr users, foaming at the mouth predicting the Garnet reveal. You got everything right with this takeaway, right down to Sunstone being the only misstep worth mentioning in the whole canon.

[@TheRogueCommand]

I got into the show around the end of season 1, and I absolutely adored it. Granted I have some issues with the pacing and writing decisions towards the end, namely some really important arcs felt rushed, but I don't think I would be nearly as upset by it if I didn't love the show so much.

[@divinesolstice3744]

the show touches on multiple kinds of grief and how to navigate relationships. I knew I 'Liked' Steven universe when i first saw Giant Woman. I Fell in Love with this show when i watched Rose's Scabbard.

[@alexpozniak4106]

The best description I've ever heard about this show "it's a Dragonball Z fanfic." And the reasoning was damn good.

[@lecheyni]

When the series first began, my family was going through a tough time financially so we had basic cable and I would miss episodes so I drifted away. I finally got back around to watching the complete series and movie on hbo max and I love it so much. My mother died a year before I restarted the show and seeing steven and the community around him grieve his mother really helped me get a grip on my own grief and it also really helped me process other traumas (heartbreak, past abuse, self identity issues, etc.). This show holds the biggest space in my heart and I got to get my little brother into it as well. I would love to see how steven fares in from in his time away from home in a possibly upcoming season.

[@woodsavenue]

Steven Universe is my comfort show: it entails every emotion i can't seem to put into words, feelings i can't speak, thoughts i couldn't paint - everything about the show has been nothing but comforting for me, like it speaks for me without having to be so serious about it. i laughed, i cried, i screamed, i cheered, i did it all and i would do it all again if i had the chance. its so compelling and immersive that i couldn't stop myself from binging and relating to everything. just an amazing cartoon all around, 10/10 highly recommend.

[@Trist233]

Steven Universe, Star vs. Force of Evil and The Loud House are the trinity of the most controversial cartoons in 2010's

[@SH1N0Z]

Personally, I think SVTFOE deserves it the most, because they ruined their show themselves. SU was rushed, but thats only because they got canceled. They had filler, but SU didn’t know they’d get get canceled, and had to rush everything bc CN didn’t like the wedding. SVTFOE got canceled, but they new. And they still added multiple filler episodes in season 4. Not only that, but they also made straight up stupid decisions, which I wont get into in this comment.

[@SH1N0Z]

Not sure how TLH could be controversial though, I haven’t watched episodes in years, but what could people find controversial about that?

[@Trist233]

@@SH1N0Z The creator and the fanbase

[@kms_domo]

Man, Steven Universe Future made me cry harder than any piece of media in my life, even up till now. As someone who's battled with the emotions that Steven went through in the epilogue, it helped me understand more about myself and allowed me to grow. I can't thank this series enough for how impactful it was for me as a person.

[@canadianpumpkin7581]

Frankly growing up with the show just made it all the better because just as Steven was find out new things and was growing as a person much of the younger audience (me included) would experience similar things and as the series as a whole ended and Steven grew to be an adult with the world ahead of him I found my self in the exact same boat.

[@daianmoi8528]

I didn’t realize Sugar was so inspired by her relationship with her brother! I really enjoyed watching this show with my brother. We both love sci fi as well :)

[@kagenoo1084]

I was watching this show from the beginning and pretty much grew up watching it. It had such an impact on my life that when in highschool some friends and I decided to make a trpg as a school project, one of the facters we all agreed on was having a race loosely based on the gems. When the future ended I cried for hours because the characters I had been watching for so long were officially done. I would never see them gonna new adventure or sing a new song, and knowing that broke my heart.

[@rowangoodwin9273]

I know a lot of people don’t like SUF that much but I honestly loved seeing how Steven dealt with his trauma after all of that. That hospital episode got me messed up just knowing that every bout of cartoon falls and hits being taken were legit injuries he was getting in those moments

[@daniapfel2825]

Me too

[@gldni17]

I've always found it fascinating that Gem reproduction is intended to mimic how viruses replicate. The injectors (which are designed to look like actual viruses but as machines) cause the planet they are deployed on to produce new gems by pulling the resources from the planet, eventually destroying it. Considering that the gems are also not organic and do not require most things that living things typically require to survive, the gems are effectively sentient pangalactic viruses. It connects very strongly to the show's overall theme of understanding and empathy first even to that which seeks to harm you.

[@MoonWielder]

I got so tired of the powerful bandwagon hate that Steven Universe was surrounded as a TV show. Anyone rarely talks good about SU, and I am glad that this was the case.

[@yulee3266]

I can understand why people like it and don't like it

[@tariqthomas9090]

@@VidelxSpopovich It’s funny when people say that because Future is my personal favorite season. But yeah, the ending of the original has its issues.

[@ianskiver6246]

Like, i enjoyed SU, but a lot of my dislike comes from around SU, ie, Cartoon network fucking the show because “oh gay rocks bad” and artifically shortening the show and all the other things CN did to fuck with the show. Also the singing. I fucking hate singing. It’s cute every now and then but almost every episode? Nah bruh, it’s forgettable songs

[@Commenter839]

I agree. I will acknowledge this show has some major flaws, but it's far from terrible (or even bad), and it's still a comfort show for me. Not a fan on Future though.

[@giorgimamalashvili4220]

Why hate the ending of this show when SVTFOE IS LITERALLY RIGHT THERE

[@gameridiotNOT]

I don't have much to say about the show. Like you, I didn't watch until recently when my friend, who has been obsessed for a while, finally got me to cave and binge the show inbetween studying. It was a lot better and enjoyable than I thought it'd be, and I became obsessed with these imperfect characters. I love when a show not only has flawed characters, but when it FOCUSES on these flaws. Its why Centaurworld is one of my most unexpected favorite shows, because its weird but with an amazing plot and even better characters (and an even *better* villain). The music speaks for itself

[@zeezeezapauka8262]

I loved Steven Universe so much, I'm very disappointed with what the show became in its late seasons. It had a great potential and I still think that many ideas used in SU are very amazing and creative

[@AngelCopout]

I slept on SU mainly because by the time it premiered, I had already stopped watching TV. It's pretty awesome, though, and the gem designs(especially fusions) are dope. Even got the vinyl record for the show.

[@parkeraguirre]

I remember them Steven bombs. How on tumblr we would all scream “REBECCA!!” Especially when it was the pearl/garnet centered one. This show really helped me make peace with so much of my life, and future helped me find a way to live with it, and live with it in a way that will help me not hurt me

[@saneira]

I'm glad new people are still getting into Steven Universe. I think it speaks to the universal (pardon the pun) nature of a lot of Steven's experiences as well as the fascination we all have with the extraordinary. Plus a lot of love from the creators and staff always helps.

[@thesleepyninja4522]

Steven is still by far the best cartoon I've seen since Gravity Falls plus how S.U handles same sex marriages and love is so amazing

[@kukuandkookie]

Ooh looking forward to hearing new thoughts on _Steven Universe;_ it's a good show, although it has its flaws... But as controversial as it is in fandom, the show itself really did so much, covering plenty of meaningful themes. So yeah, lots of interesting things to explore! That, and Gems are a really fun concept. I used to design a lot of Gems back in the day. 😂

[@yoshiagiota5299]

Gems are just Jumi from Legend of Mana from PS1

[@leonishikino6873]

SU wishes it was anime so bad

[@clowreed5583]

I freaking love Steven Universe, it's on my top tier list of cartoons, thanks for this video ♡ you're great and I love to watch your content A minor correction, on 8:29 you said that Sapphire along with 2 Ruby guards will be shattered, in the series Sapphire says that they will lose their physical form, and excpects to meet again with Blue Diamond once she regenerates, not that they will be shattered.

[@kittycauthon]

Man, stephen universe was something i was always aware of but only briefly watched. Ironically the first full binge was watching future and the movie, only watching the full series a couple of months ago. I loved the series, start to finish and future definitely was a unique thing in showing stephen breakdown and i still cant watch it without crying.

[@torihanna8670]

Steven Universe was a safe haven for me during a depressing time in my life. I can still find comfort in the show and I'm always happy when it gets the praise it deserves

[@ep2848]

really my only issues were that some stuff I thought would be important to touch on was seemingly forgotten or cut because of the budget ,stuff like rose and amethysts relationship, because they did show it for garnet and pearl, and jasper's send of was kinda? too little? idk. but wow I'm glad to see some positive videos now about su, after all the hate it got when SUF ended

[@ak_hoops]

This was so satisfying to watch honestly! Thanks for the hard work! Reassuring all the reasons why I love this show so much. Feel like it's one of the most well-rounded shows ever. Also had to accept the fact that Rebeca Sugar essentially said, kindly, "grow up and move on" just like Steven. Ah...thank you *wipes tear*

[@19TimiT91]

When this show first aired, I considered it "strange but interesting." (I hate secondhand embarrassment and Steven's antics brought plenty of it.) When Lapis was introduced though I got much more hooked because that marked the steady buildup of the show's creative and fascinating universe. My favorite of all the gems was Peridot. I liked her the moment she stepped off the warp pad for the first time.

[@somethingbanter]

gem bodies being made of light gives them a very precise control over their shapeshifting. since photons are smaller than atoms, i assume that rose shapeshifted the necessary cellular gear needed to produce and house steven. and that half of his physical makeup is actually just light energy pretending to be organic matter so effectively that the actual organic matter can't tell the difference.

[@vilmublues752]

Yup, the creators have confirmed that she shapeshifted the human body parts needed to have a baby.

[@ZaxFSO8083]

It’s one of those shows where personally I don’t have much bad to say about my time with it but I understand other people’s gripes or negative points about it as a whole.

[@burbusburbus8782]

Whether or not this show ages well, I'll always think of this fondly because this show came out about half a year after my father passed, and helped me grieve a bit

[@Faith_1337]

I was in my 20’s when it was still airing. I started watching pretty close to the end of the original series but I was also disappointed in Steven and Garnet’s fusion. I thought it was going to look badass but also have the personality of pure love. Mainly due to the wholesome love between Steven and Garnet

[@thebigmystery7841]

I was one of the ones that started right as season one was ending and saw the premier of its finale with Garnets reveal. The first episode that got my attention tho was where Sugalite was formed. It had a musical number as well as the fusion aspect and I was so so intrigued. This series has made me absolutely bawl. Im an empathtic person and can relate to steven very well. Amethyst is close in that too. But I will cherish this show for not hiding itself and teaching kids to not only be themselves but to be open to all of the differences around them. Learning about life, death and what it means to be human and to learn and grow. A lot of people hate how steven "saves everyone" and it isnt darker than it already is, but I will stand by a show that can give some glimpse of hope of what being better can be. Opening your heart to others un-ashamed and learning from the ups and downs of life. Basically this show is so near and dear to me emotionally Ive had plans on getting the song "Change Your Mind" tattooed with Roses flowers. To remind myself "I dont need you to love me, I love me." When times are rough.

[@DrySushi]

Steven Universe is one of the greatest cartoons of all time. It's beautiful, honest, shows emotional growth is good and hard at times. Every episode has at least one great joke and the music was absolutely fire and it can make me cry so hard with some of those stories. Whatever Rebecca Sugar does in the future I'm there for.

[@Nintenbro_gaming]

This is my favorite show of all time. I am so glad to see new content on KZbin covering it because I’ve seen literally every other video out there 😅

[@junidacosta5977]

Two episodes have some inspiration in Junji Ito's work. When you were pointing out some of the inspirations I thought you would mention it so I couldn't resist not mentioning it myself hahaha 😋

[@starzzzy22]

I didn't start watching Steve Universe until 2018 and oh my goodness, it's one of my favorite animated shows probably ever. It's a show I wish would have been on tv when I was a kid in the 90s and 2000s, especially with the mental health themes in Steven Universe Future.