Why Steven Universe Was ALMOST Perfect.

[@CartoonUniverse]

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[@landonjones5539]

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[@awormnamedscoobis3419]

How did you post this 2 days ago and the video came out just now? Hmm

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

KZbin is screwed up.

[@djdidiz6327]

Do you think avatar is perfect???

[@Peridot5xg]

*[Steven Universe was the decade's masterpiece... an idea. Even if it's not perfect, it built a large comunnity and gathered a large quantity of fans over the years. With amazing songs and a spectacular plot, i feel like the series is not just a normal series... no... it's trully something else. If Rebecca has any other plans on making another series, i know it's gonna be as good as Steven Universe ever was]*

[@dreamshade8123]

*[Or it could be as amazing as Avatar which was planned and paced the characters arcs and characters developments perfectly from the beginning to the end]*

[@dr.rustyrustic]

Dont like this comment, it has 69 likes so keep it nice

[@unbreakable333]

Peridot it wasn’t anywhere near the decade’s masterpiece lmfao

[@marijakovacevic52]

Peridot Pecan pie Get used to this. I am replying to your comments with Pecan pie cuz I see your comments everywere.

[@rayman3521]

@@unbreakable333 Okay.

[@chirrupted]

*"We will always be your family."*

[@lavender2634]

69th like😌✌️

[@chirrupted]

@@lavender2634 nice

[@gomugoat]

Ew no why would i be family with this toxic fanbase

[@peathedisneyfanmediacorner6160]

Steven Universe wasn't perfect, but it was a miracle

[@PeterGriffin11]

Why is it miracle.

[@blandon93]

if sugar hired some men, maybe the story would make sense. the conclusion to main and future arc is way too childish, those women behind the work had no difficult decisions in life, i bet they wanted to make men the creators of the diamond authority.

[@vossboss220]

x to doubt

[@bernardocomassetto]

@@blandon93 wtf that's so sexist and close minded

[@blandon93]

@@bernardocomassetto it's true watch storyboard all male directors were special guests exept Ian coz he's sugars boyfriend. males storyboard mindful education, bismuth, steven fusion in CYM etc. some of the best moments of the show. if you look all episodes with animation errors they were directed by women. no wonder steven is a mess in future. the show only's problem is their girls power bdsm agenda. if they invited proffesional storyboard artits (with no male restriction) this show would be much better.

[@Idkl0l-_-33]

2:44 activated my phone’s “hey Siri”, at first I thought some ghost was messing with it and nearly had a heart attack lol

[@moopymeebloopy456]

Lol

[@dreamshade8123]

*[I hope Steven Universe comes back in like 2-3 years from now]*

[@lordseelenfresserdemonking1168]

Steven universe wedding :D

[@zachrocket0051]

same

[@theblackhole05]

Low-key with like full on anime

[@aqeelshauqi8368]

I hope it doesnt. It might ruin the show

[@PeterGriffin11]

I could see it coming back maybe 10 years from now when people can feel nostalgic toward it.

[@juliannaziegler5192]

This video made me realize why I love this show so much, not just because of the characters and the emotions and situations, but because it ties everything together 💕 so much love for Steven and the crystal gems

[@captainrexofthe501st9]

I got a geico ad before this and thought the gecko’s voice was the narrator for a second

[@Dylan-zo6zo]

I feel like Steven universe future ruined the original series cause now every time I watch an episode I remember that it’s an episode that makes Steven traumatized

[@thespectaculargamernerd8114]

Steven singing how he'll fight to be everything everybody wants him to be. Alarm bells started ringing right there with that extended intro

[@PickIeMike]

It made it better

[@Dylan-zo6zo]

Pickle Mike maybe to other people but to me now it just kinda makes episodes like when pearl gets poofed or change your mind really sad

[@Jdudec367]

I mena when I first saw him encounter the cluster he already seemed like he was being traumatized

[@caderen5624]

It makes it more realistic, steven has been through a lot at a young age, more so than any kid should so it makes sense that some kind of trauma was gained from them

[@frickinfrick8488]

I think Change Your Mind is a little under appreciated. I understand it felt a bit rushed, but I don’t think they could’ve written a better takedown of the diamonds within the same time slot. We always knew Blue was emotional and capable of feeling some semblance of empathy for others so it makes sense she would be the first to feel remorse for what she did to Pink and others. Yellow held up a touch experience but was obviously weak when it came to blue and would not be able to stand up to her. Showing that Steven was no longer pink and that White is not purely white is the fastest way to completely destroy White’s world view without a shadow of a doubt, gems can change, you are demonstrably not perfect, the two things you base your rule on can no longer be substantiated. I think they did about the best they could do to make the diamond’s change of heart believable in one episode, at least to me. I definitely come back to the SU finale more than the SUF finale, it’s a pretty tight episode.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

*What SU needed:* -20-minute episodes. -Fix what you spoke about in S4 and S5. -Fix the RACE TO THE FINISH LINE ending. Seriously, the redemption and changeover was way too fast, IMO, in general, and the last "steven bomb" in specific had pacing that was ridiculous what with all the fusion reveals and action and so on. -Fix seasonal formatting to either be 5 seasons outright or the 3 seasons it was supposed to be since most stories have either 3 acts or 5 acts. -Cartoon Network to not have d*cked it over for all these years and just released it on a normal schedule. -Taller steven from his 14th birthday becoming the permanent norm somewhere in or after season 4. *What SU movie needed:* -Longer. -Slower redemption. -SPINEL NOT GOING WITH THE DIAMONDS. (Like, HELLO, PTSD MUCH??) *What SU Future needed:* -More brains for Steven. -20-minute episodes. I could pass this on the more childish OG show, but by now it'd be necessary, IMO. -THERAPY. SPEAKING ABOUT ISSUES. I mean, COME ON, it's like everything he learned in the OG show and movie went in one ear and out the other. -Longer, maybe 2 seasons, but since the rule is either 3 or 5 to a set, that might mean you'd have to go 3. Unless you just made the ONE season long enough to cover the 3 arcs of a story.

[@proctologistbarbie]

This, this, all of this

[@PeterGriffin11]

I'm not sure if I'd call it close to perfect but it was still good in my opinion.

[@MahouKat]

Shut up Meg I agree with you. I just couldn't resist - sorry. XD

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@MahouKat I'm used to it.

[@arachnohumanoidpolymultiverse]

yea

[@Blue_Maxine]

We will always remember Steven Universe

[@davidtolbert8446]

Now I love SU but youtubers are WAY too quick to use the word perfect. Steven Universe was plagued by serious pacing flaws and visual inconsistencies and the plot in many places made no sense or fell apart. The resolution to the cluster arc was anticlimactic and the s5 finale was seriously botched. The diamond's redemption was laughably stupid. The beach city characters are uninteresting for the most part and the fact that every episode goes through steven weakened the show a lot. The shot composition is largely uninspired. Steven Universe had some incredible moments and messages that not others have shared but the show had serious issues in its presentation and storytelling that make it far from perfect

[@thespectaculargamernerd8114]

Took us till season 3 for Jasper and Lapis fusion monster to be resolved, then the cluster was kinda tacked on along with it.

[@ekubo954]

I love Steven Universe but to even call this show "near perfect" is not only incorrect, but shows how rose-tinted (pun unintended) it is to the fandom

[@moopymeebloopy456]

Fuku

[@scottbruckner4653]

Sí.

[@CartoonUniverse]

I actually don't use the word perfect or almost perfectly too often. I would say that there is only one show I refer to as perfect, this one as almost perfect, and that is it.

[@theluckiesteh9058]

It wasn't completely perfect but it's still one of the greatest cartoons of all time!

[@bryeim267]

No

[@goattheanimal9065]

" we will not be talking about Steven universe the movie or Steven universe future" thumbnail is all the movie and future

[@midoriyaizuku754]

Steven Universe was the greatest show I watched when I was little

[@thegreatmajora5089]

See, I like the show, but I think calling it almost perfect is far-fetched. It has too many flaws and untapped potential for me to be called that.

[@raheemsmith2996]

Yes.But the fact that it had this potential is incredibly surprising and unique.

[@raheemsmith2996]

Also I agree

[@UmTois]

What about its positives like being heartwarming carefree moments, human characterization, background art, themes, music and excelent use of instruments and leitimotifs and all? It has plenty of positives too.

[@GatchaGamba]

100% Agree. Keep up the good work.

[@Superluke27]

I got to be honest. They left a major plot line. Season 2 is gonna happen in two or three years.

[@lilbahbah4070]

It better happen. I *n e e d* season 2

[@gomugoat]

No show lasts forever. People said Gravity Falls Season 3 would happen. Guess what?

[@BennyBoy962]

If every pork chop was perfect, we wouldn't have hotdogs.

[@romankalaj6224]

If they had less filler, less hiatus time, and more epic battles and villains like Jasper the show wouldve been a lot better in terms of the plot. I also feel like Rose being pink diamond ruined Rose's character.

[@UmTois]

Remember: it's a slice of life first since season 1, so "filler" is quite debatable depending of the episode. Hiatus was a issue at the time, but it's all on CN fault, heck, even Berserk and HxH (works of fiction that suffer from long hiatuses) shouldn't have "hiatuses" as a inherent quality problem, it's just a experience being ruined by exterior factors. About Rose being Pink, I really think it's debatable. I understand people getting mad, but I also see positives in a ideal perfect character being consistently shown flaws over time as an arc for the protagonist.

[@jmachero5852]

Oh, you’re just complaining because there’s not much epic battles. I guess you didn’t realize the importance of those townie episodes.

[@Orto-jj2di]

Steven Universe was a part of Golden Era of Cartoon Network. Personally I would give it 70% out of 100

[@leobro6398]

Too much. Maybe 70% because of the good Moments. But it has too many flaws for a 90

[@Orto-jj2di]

@@leobro6398 you are right. Let me correct

[@leobro6398]

@@Orto-jj2di aww...so sweet

[@atomicbowser4217]

UNTAPPED potential. The Gems and their history was what pulled people in. All the emotions made us care, if you care. Rose Quartz miniseries with more action ftw tho.

[@rescisty]

Steven Universe may not have been perfect, but it was amazing and enough to fill our hearts with love and entertainment across the years, the effect it had on a huge part of the community was enough for most of us, me at least, I can only say, Thank you, Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe, for a gift you have given us.

[@vossboss220]

"Almost perfect" X to doubt.

[@scottbruckner4653]

Pardon me while I SPAM X.

[@gabrieledavidepavan2459]

X

[@aruce9]

Together forever felt like the most forced out of all of the episodes of future. There are plot holes that aren’t acknowledged at all like how steven had a magical pink lion that could warp him to Connie. Lion can warp to the moon I am pretty sure the distance from Connie to steven is far less than the distance between the distance from the earth to the moon. Also wouldn’t garner see that there would be a future where steven would ask for advice from her. I get it had to get to steven blowing up but the way together forever was setup was poor compared to the rest of the series. It felt like they had to get through this to get to the climax .

[@ThomasMarioFan_11]

Snow day: *am I a joke to you?*

[@Hapsetshut]

*gross sobbing commences*

[@rainbowquartz9513]

In my opinion, Steven Universe WAS a masterpiece!

[@limejarrito]

But was it perfect? Think about it. Was it genuinely perfect in every single way?

[@BrandenFudgey]

It was good, that’s it. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this work from Rebecca Sugar. But this is just the beginning. She definitely didn’t create anything perfect just like every other artist with their first work. I don’t believe this can be her masterpiece when it is her first.

[@misstressfoxtail05]

I don't think anyone would say that the show was perfect. But we loved it anyway and that's all that matters.

[@hayfacha]

Estaría muy bueno que hubiera un epílogo de pink diamond 🥺😄

[@InazumaSensei]

Change Your Mind sure is a very rushed and in some way unsatisfying way to wrap up the story, to be honest.

[@777Rowen]

Great discussion

[@tanuki01]

Am I the only person who still likes Rose?

[@tanuki01]

She wasn’t perfect. No one is, but she was still doing her best and people treat her like she was some cruel mastermind intentionally manipulating people

[@nekonomicon2983]

@@tanuki01 well she did screw over pretty much everyone

[@martynap2930]

@@nekonomicon2983 She was FAR from perfect but I like that she actually learned and became able to empathise with humans. Sure, she was deeply flawed, but most bad stuff she did was as Pink Diamond. Aka someone raised to be a cruel conqueror.

[@Jdudec367]

no I liked her more AFTER the pink diamond reveal it made her dynamic and interesting on top of it being clear she wasn't perfect I think she was a well written character even though presently she didn't appear at all

[@proctologistbarbie]

I always thought she was a boring character up until Bismuth’s introduction, having her turn out to be flawed properly fleshed her out as a character and made for a more interesting watch

[@KamiAnimeS1]

This wasn’t perfect at all I love the show but it’s OK way better things before or better and things in the future because they had limitations placed on them that other shows hadn’t and learned from the mistakes from the show

[@akiraevangelionultimateali5199]

I really want to Jasper to be redeemed and become an antihero but instead I just ruined a character for now because they have made it it’s good that they’ve made a start that she’ll become an antihero with redemption are they do a Jasper spinoff movie I like how you did the Annamae intro for Stephen universe season six

[@PierceMyGuy]

"I will only be talking about the original series episodes" Thumbnail: Steven Universe FUTURE

[@TuanBe-ni2ud]

Even all the flaws, i still love this show and it is one of the best show I've seen😍😍😍i love it so much 😍

[@thefastrightptg5048]

i agree with your analysis of season 1-3 being great while 4 and 5 being slow in pacing as if there was no more story but i think a huge part of the flaw of season 4 was the controversies of the fandom of SU that affected the story of SU after season 3 was done There were many harsh feedback to the show that actually lead changes to the story which made the crewniverse more careful with what they were writing for the show.

[@CartoonUniverse]

I'm not sure if that is true, by the time season 3 finished airing they would have to have been really close to finishing season 4 and 5 at that point, keep in mind it takes 9 months just to make an episode, and a large chunk of season 4 was already available to show immedaitely after season 3 finished airing, it seems like any criticism at that point could only affect the very ending.

[@thefastrightptg5048]

@@CartoonUniverse Then that's an interedting detail. Considering they had "9 months" to make an episode making it understandable that they did put a lot of thought and hardwork in it which is respectable. Even with all that time they were unable to fix the inconsistent animation, slow pacing of story, imbalance of filler with nonfiller episodes and lack of use for some characters on the final seasons which is very crucial to the story. Instead of improving their animation from seasons 1-3 given that they have the experience, it's the exact reverse instead of improving.

[@breezyfan1012]

This is my favorite show and always will be

[@sydneeblueford3754]

I wish I could use Spinel's rejuevination scythe on the series JK I love this series and it imperfections for me makes the show more interesting

[@icri3163]

Was this video recorded before the ending, because it ended weeks ago

[@Feral174]

Steven Universe became perfect because of it's flaws and how it embraced it

[@viewmonster9632]

Even if it wasn't perfect, I still think it's the best show I've ever seen

[@WorldofSchatz]

“What’s your excuse?” is a callback to the original pilot 🤓 not a bad joke

[@CartoonUniverse]

I'm well aware of the pilot, that doesn't make it not a bad joke.

[@WorldofSchatz]

Cartoon Universe eh 🤷🏻‍♂️ I found it endearing

[@proctologistbarbie]

Michael Schatz I liked it as a call back but from a storywriting standpoint, it’s a lil weak

[@FuriousWave]

The movie was my favorite episode if you can call it an episode

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

You mean Season 1, right?

[@violetrose674]

Seasons 2 and 3 were better

[@ChristopherCapersJones]

@@violetrose674 To some, I could see that.

[@supar67a]

The earlier seasons were definitely stronger, at least for me that is

[@Jdudec367]

honestly didn't find season 4 that bad

[@firefrog101]

please it was FAR from perfect. but I still miss it

[@johnhayward998]

Imperfections are the key to be induvale

[@akiraevangelionultimateali5199]

Pink Steven Is not pink diamond pink diamond is a race to self from the gem so she’s clearly dead she did that have Steven and then give her gem to him

[@caliicocam7809]

Fans: *Anger*

[@reneeross176]

PLEASE do a review on the cartoon ‘Amphibia’ and compare it with SU. A lot of people have been saying that Amphibia is even better than su and might be the next best cartoon ever.

[@bernardocomassetto]

They still haven't explained about t h e c h e s t i n l i o n s m a n e

[@SweetiePieChannelLink]

Lemme ask u this, is Bee and Puppycat perfect? (We all know the answer)

[@wissamkhaled5106]

steven universe future is not perfect at all and it was so disappointing esspecially the final but the original series was so good

[@alexmc973]

you peop!e are always unhappy it's just a epilogue is not perfect or should be

[@alexmc973]

future has been especially focused on solving what they didn't have time for in the original series

[@violetrose674]

Future was actually better for me because it was much more consistent. Everything circled back and we got closure on the topics brought up

[@alexmc973]

@@violetrose674 you are not the only one. a lot of people believe that even me

[@dovahvenom4032]

@@alexmc973 i don't mind future, I liked it, But just because it's an epilogue that doesn't mean it's safe from criticism

[@h21lad13]

well ther is still the comics fan comics to say which are great especially my most favourite if u do it right the fanfiction so far su comic yup

[@dojasibrator7187]

But it WAS perfect!!! period

[@limejarrito]

It really wasnt, like at all lol

[@elnstal6878]

Almost...?

[@MaximusTheShoosh1]

so does everyone think that Steven Universe should of ended with season 3

[@cedricgiyo9666]

30 minutes episode would might have fixed it

[@MolassesLover]

Television as a method of storytelling is nothing compared to video games. How'd you completely gloss over the interactive nature of games? Have you ever even seen or played Undertale?

[@CartoonUniverse]

How did I completely gloss over the interactive nature of games in a video about a TV show where video games aren't even mentioned or relevant?

[@MolassesLover]

Cartoon Universe, you said its the most interactive form of visual storytelling

[@jmachero5852]

@@MolassesLover And what about books?

[@jmachero5852]

@@CartoonUniverse You praised that this is perfect and is the best thing happened? I wish that were true but that's not even close. Final Space is better written than this.

[@harnanmylvaganam6311]

Subjectivally, the series was good but objectivally the series wasn't

[@Jdudec367]

I'd say objectively it is but it's flawed as everyone knows but I wouldn't say it's as bad as some say it is

[@Youngactivist21]

Crazy how they made a kids show feel childish lmao duh ofc they did

[@deepcut7788]

Doing that after 5 seasons of being too mature is jarring. Writing off a sudden dive into teletubby territory after talking about genocide and rape is insincere.

[@justhesus6594]

I’m sad ;-;

[@Dragynn999]

KZbinrs are way too quick on using "perfect" to describe something they like. I liked SU quite a lot until season 4, rewatching it in its entirety has shown me quite a bit that it is FAR from perfect. Narrative flaws, rushed character arcs and unspectacular animation from the very beginning are dragging it down for me. A lot of characters are underutilized as heck and some, once they got their narrative arc resolved just turned into decoration and not much more. SU had potential but the crewniverse threw it out of the window many times. If I had to put out a numerical score SU would get a 4/10 from me... closer to a 5 than a 3 if that makes anyone feel better but still a 4.

[@limbo7459]

hi

[@iristhompson5604]

"1 view"

[@futabanarugonzalez3399]

Persona 5 Royal is perfect

[@PossessedPotatoBird]

Futaba Naru Gonzalez ???

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

Steven was kinda doing what he wants, and then plot made him correct since some point in time.

[@nevermoorealwaysless6511]

Imma bout to throw some hands

[@Greg-jf9pk]

ALMOST?! ALMOST?! IT WAS PERFECT IN EVERY SINGLE WAY!

[@gomugoat]

No it wasn't.

[@arachnohumanoidpolymultiverse]

SUF just didnt have that exciting feel that SU had

[@FlutzySniper]

Oooo early!

[@theblackhole05]

If they had the animation of the owl house it would have been perfect. But no they had some lovely scenes

[@highvibe6081]

Almost perfect? 😂 you’re too nice

[@gomugoat]

It was so doo doo

[@awormnamedscoobis3419]

F

[@gameswithjake1036]

No tf it wasn't

[@cryptopsyrin4425]

Avatar the last air bender was almost a perfect TV series, Steven universe definitely wasnt

[@supercvnt]

Bruh?

[@landonjones5539]

Third

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

No second

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

@Olatz Aizpuru i do

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

@Olatz Aizpuru i mean your nothing special, so what gives.

[@sonjasieker838]

14th comment!

[@friendship9022]

un sub scribing

[@friendship9022]

decided to re sub scribe because steven told me its ok for people to have opinions

[@Phoenix-pm5yc]

What do you mean by ALMOST perfect? IT IS PERFECT

[@topkek7587]

It wasn't even close to perfect

[@chaytono]

The show had way too many flaws to be close to perfect, even disregarding the ones mentioned in this video.

[@ixacu6445]

Tbh, Season 1 Was Perfect Season 2 Was Fine Season 3 Was Good Season 4 Was Ok Season 5 Is Horrible, The Plot Twist Was Garbage. The Movie Was Perfect. The Epilogue Isnt That Good

[@annedrade]

Yeah apparently a cartoon is the perfect show. No.

[@lukegamertv9916]

Hi