The AMAZING Emotional Depth of Volleyball! - A Steven Universe Future Discussion!

[@Peridot5xg]

*[She's a beauty, she's a grace, she's a queen from space!]*

[@darthestar8791]

Good one Peridot!

[@emeraldsky2823]

She’s the aftermath of pink diamonds grace

[@lanadelreylvr92893]

*_[Hey Peridot! Nice to see you here, heh!]_*

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

Peridot y a s ;w;

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

[Ruby] Hai! :D

[@williamperry414]

Pink Pearl " Oh, It Was An Accident " Also Pink Pearl: * Eye Cracks A Bit More * Me: WELL IT WAS DEFINITELY A VERY HURTFUL ACCIDENT!

[@nineadvary8539]

Right after the little star closed, I got an add. Never had more perfect timing other than not existing.

[@briyanawright611]

Katessa H. Same here!!! 😂

[@catsfoxes6336]

Same XD

[@graceoartyo]

lol u know the video creator decides where the ads go

[@popped-rocks5970]

Me to :o

[@Dragonmongamer]

Me too

[@BubbleTeaCalico]

As someone who has been through a few abusive relationship seeing volleyball and pearl interact was just, the best for a number of reasons.

[@addisonavery9204]

The title is a sentence I never thought I would hear before Steven Universe Future released.

[@birdomurdo]

I’ll still stand my ground Pink isn’t *that* bad.

[@mackenzieskartveit8743]

Birdo Murdo she wasn’t, she was trying to change stuff. she had her flaws she was a diamond, they weren’t good people. pink did try to change and make change and it was shown in the early episodes that she was trying to change but as being a diamond it’s was easy and she would never be able to fully change but got go damn near close yk? so i agree with you pink wasn’t that bad, especially if you compare her actions to blue and yellow and white. and even other gems!

[@jennali9800]

Yup.

[@RosieSievers]

I loved this episode immensely and it's become one of my top 10 Steven universe episodes of all time, this was a prefect allegory to people who suffered through abuse and Pearl and Volleyball were the perfect characters to present this scenario ^^ And I loved their fusion and it's my favourite fusion and I ship pearl X volleyball ^^ Great video Finny ^^

[@cooky2991]

I still can't fully comprehend how much Steven Universe helped me grow. Pearl is an amazing character and I related to her from the third episode onwards. The way she acts is so simmilar to myself and from her reaction towards anything Rose related I could tell early on that we had someting else in common as well. Seeing someone riled up about something that they know should be a thing of the past is not often depicted, and seeing her grow, learning to be there for herself, slowly trying to move on, it helped me go that way myself. I thought it had peeked with Independant Together, but when this episode came out, it released a bunch of feeligs I can't even describe. Pearl is a character that shows us that we can be vulnerable and that we can allow ourselves to be, happy even if things in our past might haunt us for the rest of our lives, and that it is ok to feel what we are feeling. I'm never not going to cry during a major Pearl episode, and I'm completely fine with this fact.

[@finnthepony]

New Steven Universe Future theories coming very soon! But for now, here's an episode analysis I've been meaning to release for a while now. ^w^ Hope it's entertaining!

[@StareachValcin]

While I not a Pink Diamond fan and I am still on the fence about her morally gray character, I am convinced that she didn't hurt "volleyball" on purpose. The main source of evidence is shown in the Steven Universe episode "together alone" in the flashback dream sequence, which showed that Pink Diamond and Volleyball were close friends (possibly best friends). It's even implied in the Steven Universe Future episode "volleyball", that what Pink Diamond accidentally did to Volleyball might have led to her losing Volleyball and her keeping everything to herself by the time she had Pearl.

[@aves1010]

Steven universe future is coming back Valentine’s Day with a hour special!

[@Jacob-fl1wm]

I still think the fusion should be called Royal Pearl

[@catherineroberts6849]

My favorite part from this episode is that, despite still loving Pink/Rose, Pearl DID NOT make excuses for her: "But you were hurt, BADLY hurt."

[@randomfandommania3511]

I don't know why, but when I first saw this fusion, the name that immediately came to me was "Pearlescence". I guess it just fits for her in my opinion.

[@MrMakulu]

This a great review/analysis. Volleyball is without a doubt my favourite episode of Steven Universe Future so far. I have a lot of love for Pearl and it was so great to that the two Pearls were finally able to get some closure regarding Pink. They still have a long way go but they are on the path the healing. I loved how the show addressed that Pearl even though Pearl has grown a lot since her Rose obsessed days she is still hurting and still not willing to deal with the pain Pink Diamond caused her. Yes Pearl's pain is not as obvious and immediately horrifying as Volley Ball getting injured from due to an angry outburst from Pink but it is still there. Pink wanted to be better but in her quest to be better she roped Pearl into starting a rebellion, unintentionally sold Pearl on a dream that after the war they would be together and after the faked assassination and everything that came with that Pearl was forced to carry the burden of knowing the truth but not being able to share it. I don't have the same hate on for Pink/Rose as some of the fandom does, to me she was well-intentioned but impulsive. You see a lot of this in Steven as well but the difference being that Steven grew up with authority figures that helped control the fall out from some of his more impulsive actions. Even in this episode you see him trying to hide the fact that Pink hurt Volleyball from Pearl and then lashing out in anger because he can't deal with hearing about more of Pink's actions. Yes, in the end it all worked out for the best but it could just as easily gone horribly wrong. I curious to see what happens next for Steven and I hope we get to see more of Volleyball down the line

[@cramerfloro5936]

3:32 Bruh -White Diamond, even before she came into the picture

[@ronniemcnuggit9718]

Just came across this vid and subbed before finishing it-your content is SUCH a breath of fresh air after the algorithm shoving The Roundtable and it's ilk down our throats

[@SpectrumSwordtails]

Pearl and Volleyball. I ship it.

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

Shadow Spectrum Swordtails Yes please

[@birdomurdo]

I still prefer Mystery person :/

[@Orto-jj2di]

@@birdomurdo you mean Sabrina who dated Kevin? Well hope we see her again. Also Pearl x Volleyball? Hmm well their fusion is a proof big enough

[@-Wasabii-]

Shadow Spectrum Swordtails lol thats was I was just thinking

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

I’m dating spinel.

[@ShyBolt]

Great video. I want more Pink Pearl in the show. And I low key hate the name Volleyball for her but I guess that just me lol.

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

This whole episode hit close to home, and like “Mindful Education” it helps

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

Fun fact: for oysters the pearls are like painful blisters to them while we see it has beautiful pearls

[@aves1010]

Steven universe is coming back Valentine’s Day with an hour special!

[@pearlyp9898]

SOURCE???

[@ShinyGaara65]

Man, Jeff was a great episode. Glad you agree.

[@JoeyTurner476]

....I ship Pearl and Volleyball, there I said it! :3

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

Joey Turner I’m Dating... Spinel....

[@solitaryjewel307]

@@v01ddw3ll3r You haven't even met Spinel 🤔

[@sorayawho4327]

The intro killed me 😂😂

[@claireaquos6532]

Great video! I'm just a little disapointed you didn't mention Steven emotionnal state in that episode thought. Btw, I've been thinking lately and I'm starting to think "Volleyball" was actually suppose to be episode 3 and "Rose buds" was meant to be episode 4. The reason I think this is because of Steven saying "After everything that happens, I'm not sure if I still want her haggning over us" in Rose buds. At first, I thought Steven was talking about the events of the movie, but it's been months in the timeline of show, so why only give a reason now? But if he was talking about the events of the rifts, it would make a lot more sence and tell us in a way that they did talk about the events of the rift off screen... Basecly, I'm saying that switching these 2 episodes would make the story a lot more fluid... Only, if my theory is right, when CN would switch these episodes? because Volleyball was a better episode to end the hour special of course 🤷‍♀️

[@futabanarugonzalez3399]

New Pearl fusion reminds me of the Sugar Plum Fairy

[@GaleGrim]

3:29 "attacking" might be a bit too extreme a word for it, Ya know the outburst Steven has in that same ep? I think it was something like that multiplied by pinks emotional abuse and mistreatment by the other diamonds. I think It wasn't intentional. it was just BAD for everyone. Her eye cracks further when she "makes excuses" not because she is lieing or that the reasons given for the damage aren't valid, but because she is repressing the hurt she feels. Like saying "it's okay, it was an accident" and "she didn't mean to" it's denying the very real hurt she feels, repressing rather then healing.

[@CraftyMaelyss]

Not to mention, when Volleyball has her eye shut and waving her hand, as if brushing it off, you can see her cracks spread, showing that just talking about it is painful.

[@villageidiot599]

That tuff puppy reference tho. Respec.

[@sadlobster1]

Much like how Pink Pearl's nickname of Volleyball doesn't quick click for me. I also feel that Mega Pearl doesn't quite feel like an appropriate nickname, compared to other fusion names we've heard

[@kasairan8492]

sadlobster1 “royal pearl” would have been so much better for the fusion

[@sadlobster1]

@@kasairan8492 That totally fits...or even Princess Pearl, considering she's wearing a tiara

[@sadlobster1]

@Katie Lewis That's pretty good

[@Orto-jj2di]

Episode IS very good. Existence is pain: a valueable lesson

[@CupcakePlushProductions]

finn: uses temmie song me: Ya lake, UNDERTALE?

[@yushhee3550]

This needs more views :/

[@zaithehedgewolf4587]

A good video after getting out from a 6 hour test your a live safer Finn Also the visions of mega pearl is awesome but I wonder if that crack is part of her now if she gets proofed will her crack still be there?

[@finleyforevermore]

In my opinion, this is the best episode.

[@cyanide_crow7970]

"If you do you will break" *It's too late for us save yourselves*

[@BlueTeeYT]

My Little Pony is coming back on April After the comic books release

[@EmicalFire055]

For now wait until Steven Universe future is done for the ten words or less fusions. It should save you some headaches in the future.

[@LanceAttack8]

Bro gave us a whole life lesson lol

[@4nnb3rl1ght]

Note: We never got to even see if Volleyball's eye became normal, even after seeing her, which feels intentional

[@villageidiot599]

Sad they didnt call her pinkeye tho

[@IsopropylDisinfectant]

Just like in friendship, I would like to see pearl and Volleyball/Garnet work their issues without having to fight for their lives in the process.. If a few seconds talk was all they needed, then why not have it in peace and then get the "awesome fight".

[@LadyLeomon]

After this episode I had 2 main thoughts: 1) I absolutely *adore* Volleyball and wish her only happiness! 2) I find myself hating Pink/Rose a bit more than I did before (at this point Spinel’s abandonment is just about her worst crime to me ... basically causing a genocide aside) Thanks for sharing your thoughts as always my favourite Blue Adventure Pony! Love you Finny-Finn-Finn 💙🐱💙

[@hellblaze10]

its more that they forcuse on the crappy things she did when she was a diamond too much that makes her unliked. Caues the persson who did those things is a completly diffrent person

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

I hate her now. I want her too D I E-

[@hellblaze10]

@@v01ddw3ll3r pink pearl don't hate hate pink diamond its wat more complicated then that.

[@chip43]

The small cracks on the top left is gone at the end, so maybe some healing or animation bug.

[@darkblightballas7445]

Except these memories then move beyond their reach - Umbra

[@mmicb0b]

aka the last truly great episode of the entire franchise,

[@dreamer7636]

I guess Volleyball is the new pinnocio, expect for a nose, she cracks

[@peters3595]

Well, Pink didn’t attack her per say but rather just had a violent temper tantrum

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

So....she did..just not directly

[@bowtie_the_wolf7185]

How do you make such good videos I wish I could make videos like that

[@thecontenttable2955]

Protecc Pink Porl

[@adzukibean2190]

I was so sad that pink diamond was rose quartz. Don’t get me wrong, great plot device, but I liked rose so much! Why did she have to become the antagonist?!

[@mintygames4422]

dude you have too many smart obsevasions

[@CranberryCake]

So apparently I'm Volleyball of my own world, except that I got depressed, and my dad being Pink, his female companions being Yellow...................... Nice.

[@stephhewitt392]

I love tumbling rocks and I am a 28year old girl 💎🌛🌟🌜good night Finn

[@TheOneTrueEmperor777]

Despite what some fans may feel about pink diamond, you have to(if you wish to of course) understand that despite her flaws... she really did tried to be a better person in the end and I have a strong belief the pink pearl incident was the catalyst and turning point for her as seen in the flashbacks throughout the series (but in reverse) how she started out as an inpatient child princess who would have temper tantrums that cause great damage ( implied to have been done in secret as yellow or blue makes no comment on this whenever they were disciplining pink/steven), to a truly kind and (most of the time) benevolent leader of a band of freedom fighters and protector of earth. Does this mean we have to forgive her for everything... No of course not but that's doesn't mean we ignore every good she done ether. If there's one thing to remember is that pink was a complicated character and was written that way on purpose.

[@awarmcoffee5553]

Volleyball is a great episode mostly cause new ship cause I have shipped almost everybody in the show with other gems that's weird I'm going to stop now..

[@kawiiipotato8355]

Don’t know who to ship pearl with anymore.... First it was amethyst then it was mystery girl now it’s VOLLEYBALL!! I DONT KNOW ANYMORE

[@solitaryjewel307]

Volleyball, duh. The relationship with Amethyst is platonic, and Mystery Girl was only a thing because of her strange similarity to Rose's looks which isn't all that healthy honestly. While Volleyball and Pearl need each other. Also let Pearl be a dom for once-

[@kasairan8492]

Yeah gonna have to disagree with “oh i wouldnt be surprised if she punched her”. It’s pretty obvious the damage was a collateral to pink’s tantrum, not pink outright taking it out on Pink pearl.

[@kaileybayle4618]

Ok coming back to this video after jaspers shattering LARS JASPER AND LARS HAVE MENTAL SCARS ON THEIR LEFT EYE! Does anyone know what this could mean?

[@josev.turcios5850]

Wait wait wait wait wait wait when Steven Universe went to the diamonds to see the other Rose Court was spinel supposed to be there first so what happened to her

[@chorde7933]

iS tHat a JaCkSEptIceYe RefERencE

[@Bahabbhabhavbased]

*Jeff*

[@user-ol2kl4kn2p]

Fusion

[@od3910]

I think everyone is forgetting that we are seeing pink diamond's journey backwards. There is a video that explains her timeline in the correct order. She is not a perfect or even particularly great person. But she does grow. Her cautionary tale is not to idolise people. If you put someone on a pedastol they will always let you down. Pink diamond did grow as a person. She did learn from her mistakes. That doesn't erase those mistakes, especially not the hurt she caused, but she isn't an unfeeling monster. She is a person who comes from. An abusive household trying to get better. Unfortunately, victims of abuse often end up abusing those around them as well. Trying to fix those behaviours is a very difficult but important journey. Just a message for anyone who, like me, sees a lot of themselves in pink diamond and is kind of reeling from all the hatred she gets. It's funny that the two characters I identify with are also the most hated in the fandom. Maybe I just suck

[@stardusttodust25]

Yeah, I 100% agree. The whole point of her character is that she's complex. She's a lot of different things to a lot of different characters, and so every retelling of her story is from a different angle. She's not in any way perfect, she did a lot of bad things, but some fans paint her as a monster, when she really isn't. The show's from Steven's perspective, of course he has negative feelings towards her- she caused most of the conflict in his life. It's something he needs to work through, but it doesn't mean she's the absolute worst person ever to exist or anything. I saw that video as well, and it's very clear her character developed in reverse. It's also kinda hypocritical when people are willing to forgive the other diamonds for actual genocide, but not Pink for hurting people she loved by not thinking through her mostly well-intended actions. Yeah, anyway, you said it better, I'm just saying I agree with you. And you're not wrong for relating to Pink.

[@v01ddw3ll3r]

She didn’t learn from hurting me..

[@Roopville]

Buttercup

[@shybiscket]

I think white taking controll of pink pearl was the best move outside of rejuvenation. Pearls cracks got worse when she denied her trauma, had she been allowed to just be it could have gotten to the point where it affected her actual gem.

[@annmarielangley6947]

*seriously thought it said death*

[@hzlii0776]

Remember when “volleyball” said that pink would throw “tandrums” and would make something happen??? Welp *Steven’s doing it*

[@JoeTheEmperor]

Cyute

[@williamdreaver5317]

My name is Jeff not really.

[@samh3305]

Are volleyball and pearl a thing? Or is it bismuth and pearl? I’m confused.

[@niplob]

Very controversial opinion: My favourite episode is "Change Your Mind" I know the flaws of that rushed episode and I do not care

[@darkalicornkingdoom3572]

Just make a complete separete video and call it: every fusion in steven universe future review it in 10 words or less

[@futabanarugonzalez3399]

Pink Pearl x Pearl

[@andreajones3457]

She’s making a run for his boys tiger a pool for the stabilizer do anything shadow her for all I know shut get me that diamond I’m talking about pink diamond by the way diamonds by with her kill it

[@tetrahedronal2829]

bruh now I think rose is actually the villain, lied to spinel, started a war, lied to pearl, traded pink pearl, (yes pink pearl was traded for the "familiar" pearl.) Rose also lied about bismuth, keeping him in lion, just because she wanted to shatter. (well, its basically murder, but hey, it's natural in war.) also even basically left steven to deal with her problems lol.

[@clairemercer3099]

Rose replaced one form of abuse for another. From physical to psychological.

[@geeooo2095]

K

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

As white said "you'll only make things worse, that's what you (pink diamond) do".

[@AnonymousLeeches]

7:00 I came here for a Steven universe video not what was wrong with my Exes (they never really talked to be about things and pushed me away a lot)

[@chalkfromcfgt5793]

7th

[@h21lad13]

Hey can u like stop saying volleyball it is kinda offensive

[@fro-yo2622]

It's pink pearl's canonical name you idiot