Steven UniverseSteven Universe is part of a generation of the most compelling cartoon series produced, attracting devoted viewers across a wide demographic. For many good reasons, the most powerful is his subtle social progressivism that has channeled waves of positivity and touched so many people by breaking norms. Notable for being the first in Cartoon Network Studios' catalog of series to be created by a woman, Rebecca Sugar also worked on the popular "Adventure Time" as a storyboard artist. Steven Universe is an adventure and a slice of life when the Earth is not in danger. It presents a sweet and short story; The hero after whom the story is named is a curly-haired, excitable little boy whose magical abilities were inherited from his late mother. As he discovers the magical ability that sprouts from a crystal gemstone implanted in his womb, his story is humorous, includes endearing moments throughout, and develops into something that unexpectedly, but surely , pulls hearts. Steven Universe's strong point is its relaxing fantasy. elements. The art is distinct and full of vibrant landscapes that can stay with the viewer, inspiring a good portion of them to find it in various artistic mediums. Beyond the art, the characters themselves have larger-than-life personalities that are easy to sympathize with. Crystal gemstones are a group of "gemstones", their origins come from a magical alien species that has wreaked havoc on Earth for centuries, but they alone have evolved to defend Earth from their ancestral gemstone origins . Crystal gems are a group of three, there is the misunderstood amethyst, focused on pleasure and opposed to the exploration of feelings; the unconventional, mysterious and silent leader, Garnet; and finally, the ambitious...... middle of paper ......tially copy and paste creations. Where Disney seems to struggle with breaking down the same figures, appearances and expressions, Steven Universe succeeds in depicting women in a variety of shapes, sizes, facial features as well as expressions. The series recently launched its second season and there is mutual support. between the show and its unique range of viewers. Its most notable factor is its realistic portrayal of characters, whether empowered or not, possessing qualities that are authentic and unaffected by our dominant society's attitudes toward identity and gender. Works Cited Hearn, Kayleigh. “Steven Universe.” Women write about comics. November 6, 2013. The web. April 22, 2015. .Rugnetta, Mike. "How does Steven Universe expand our ideas about family? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios." YouTube. PBS Idea Channel, April 1, 2015. Web. April 22. 2015. .