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2013–2019 Musical
original series Coming of age
Steven
Created by Rebecca Sugar
Universe and its
follow-up 2019 Zach Callison
animated film Estelle
Steven
Voices of Michaela Dietz
Universe: The
Deedee Magno Hall
Movie. It
premiered on Shelby Rabara
December 7, Theme
2019 and music Rebecca Sugar
concluded on composer Aivi & Surasshu
March 27,
2020. "Steven Universe Future",
performed by Zach Callison,
Opening
The series Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Deedee
theme
Magno Hall, Jennifer Paz,
focuses on the
Shelby Rabara, and Uzo Aduba
aftermath of
Ending "Being Human", performed by
the events of
theme Emily King
Steven
Universe, Aivi & Surasshu
where humans Composers Jeff Ball
and Gems
Jeff Liu
coexist in
harmony after Country of
United States
the end of the origin
External links
Website
Production website
characterization, and prominence of LGBT themes being
similarly praised; Future has been singled out for addressing
issues some had with the original series, for its unique
choice of focusing on the aftermath of the main story's
climax, and for promoting mental health awareness through
its treatment of Steven's experience with psychological
trauma. The show was nominated for the 2020 Primetime
Emmy Award for Short Form Animated Program.[2]
Contents
1 Premise and synopsis
2 Cast and characters
2.1 Main
2.2 Recurring
2.3 Guest
3 Episodes
4 Production
4.1 Music
4.2 LGBTQ representation
5 Release
5.1 Announcement
5.2 Broadcast
5.3 Home media
6 Reception
6.1 Awards and nominations
7 Future
8 Notes
9 References
Premise and synopsis
The series is set after the events of Steven Universe: The
Movie, which itself takes place two years after the Steven
Universe series finale "Change Your Mind". In "Change Your
Mind", teenage protagonist Steven persuaded the
Diamonds, the rulers of the intergalactic Gem empire, to
cease their abusive, imperialist ways, and to heal the
monstrous corrupted Gems that had been menacing the
planet Earth. Now, Steven and his friends and family, the
Crystal Gems, have constructed Little Homeworld, a
community on Earth where humans and Gems can live in
harmony. Steven now dedicates his time to inviting Gems to
come to "Little Homeschool," and educating those who do
on how to find their new place in the galaxy.
Main
Recurring
Episodes
See also: List of Steven Universe episodes
Written and
Title [5][6] Original air dat
No. Directed by storyboarded [6]
by
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
"Little Ramos Drew Green &
1 December 7, 20
Homeschool" (supervising) Paul Villeco
Liz Artinian
& Patrick
Bryson (art)
Steven and the Gems have opened up Little Homeschool, a place wher
learn to integrate into Earth society. Meanwhile, Jasper, still bitter abou
purpose, is living in self-imposed exile in the woods. Steven's attempt t
her escalates into a fight, during which he develops new powerful abilit
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
Aaron Austin
Ramos
2 "Guidance" & Amish December 7, 20
(supervising)
Kumar
Liz Artinian
& Patrick
Bryson (art)
Amethyst has started a new program wherein Gems choose jobs in Bea
happy with the effort, Steven is unhappy that most have chosen jobs th
what they did on Homeworld. He attempts to open them up to new exp
assigning them different occupations, but this results in panic and dest
Gems work at jobs they are unsuited for.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
Ramos Lamar Abrams
3 "Rose Buds" December 7, 20
(supervising) & Adam Muto
Liz Artinian
& Patrick
Bryson (art)
The Rose Quartzes that Pink Diamond created to resemble her Rose Q
travel to Beach City to visit Steven. He, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are
around the Rose Quartzes due to their similarity to Steven's mother; bu
doesn't have the heart to ask them to leave.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Etienne
Ramos Guignard &
4 "Volleyball" December 7, 20
(supervising) Maya
Liz Artinian Petersen
& Patrick
Bryson (art)
Pink Diamond's original Pearl, nicknamed Volleyball, has a crack on her
impossible to heal, even after Steven and Pearl take her to the Reef, a P
station. At the Reef, a new conflict ensues when Volleyball explains how
caused the crack.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Lamar Abrams
5 "Bluebird" Ramos & Miki December 14, 2
(supervising) Brewster
Liz Artinian
(art)
Aquamarine and Eyeball Ruby seek revenge on Steven for ruining their
leads them to fuse into Bluebird Azurite, who arrives in Beach City and
pranks against Steven; the others warm up to her, but Steven has diffic
her, and his suspicions are proven correct when Bluebird takes Greg ho
Kat Morris
and Alonso
"A Very Ramirez Aaron Austin
6 Special Ramos & Amish December 14, 2
Episode" (supervising) Kumar
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven has fused with Pearl to babysit Onion on the same day that he i
fuse with Garnet to teach a safety seminar. Steven rushes between fus
fulfill both obligations, becoming stressed that he cannot do both activ
same time. The episode is ultimately revealed to be a safety video host
herself about the dangers of poor time management.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Etienne
Ramirez
Guignard &
7 "Snow Day" Ramos December 21, 20
Maya
(supervising)
Petersen
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven is becoming overworked running Little Homeschool and is spen
with Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl; their attempts to hang out with him f
keep planning activities he has outgrown. When an overnight snowstor
to close Little Homeschool for the day, the Gems try to use this as a bo
opportunity by playing a game of "Steven Tag" against his will.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Warren Fok,
Ramirez
"Why So Joe Johnston
8 Ramos December 21, 20
Blue?" & Amish
(supervising)
Kumar
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven and Lapis visit an alien planet being terraformed by a pair of oth
and try to convince them to find other ways of expressing themselves.
prove difficult, and Lapis soon becomes agitated at how much they rem
former disregard for life.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
"Little Drew Green &
9 Ramos December 28, 2
Graduation" Paul Villeco
(supervising)
Liz Artinian
(art)
As the Off-Colors graduate from Little Homeschool, Steven learns that
the Suspects have broken up to pursue their own interests; Sadie is now
partner, Shep; and Lars has decided to leave his bakery in Beach City a
space. Worried that his friends are drifting away from him, Steven litera
everyone together.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
Drew Green &
10 "Prickly Pair" Ramos December 28, 2
Paul Villeco
(supervising)
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven resigns from Little Homeschool, and unhealthily takes up garde
He accidentally brings a cactus to life, which soon begins to look like a
by repeating his innermost feelings. Things get out of control when "Ca
grows into a monster while acting out Steven's aggression.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Etienne
Ramirez
Guignard &
11 "In Dreams" Ramos March 6, 2020
Maya
(supervising)
Petersen
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven and Peridot watch a reboot of their favorite show, Camp Pining
dismayed by the new characters and plotlines. When they discover tha
capable of projecting his dreams onto the television screen, they try to
opportunity to create new episodes of Camp Pining Hearts more to the
Steven's anxiety prevents his subconscious from following the script.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Lamar Abrams
"Bismuth
12 Ramos & Miki March 6, 2020
Casual"
(supervising) Brewster
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven, Connie, Pearl, and Bismuth head to the skating rink together. S
introduced to Connie's friends from cram school, but finds himself awk
detached from humans. Pearl tries to get Bismuth to socialize with hum
Bismuth confides in Steven that she only came to spend time with Pear
convincing Steven to assert his friendship with Connie.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Etienne
Ramirez
"Together Guignard &
13 Ramos March 13, 2020
Forever" Maya
(supervising)
Petersen
Liz Artinian
(art)
When Steven learns that Connie is going to be leaving Beach City for c
realizes he can't visualize his future without her. He asks Ruby and Sap
advice, and becomes convinced that their kind of marriage is the only w
Connie close to him.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
"Growing Drew Green &
14 Ramos March 13, 2020
Pains" (supervising) Paul Villeco
Liz Artinian
(art)
After Connie rejects his proposal, Steven's body begins deforming and
massive size. Connie's mother, a physician, examines Steven and conc
suffering physical consequences of the emotional trauma he experienc
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Warren Fok,
Ramirez
"Mr. Joe Johnston
15 Ramos March 20, 2020
Universe" & Amish
(supervising)
Kumar
Liz Artinian
(art)
Greg takes Steven on a road trip in an attempt to help him figure out wh
of life. They end up at Greg's childhood home, where Steven learns tha
against his restrictive parents. While Greg encourages Steven to find h
Steven envies Greg for having grown up with structure and supervision
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Lamar Abrams
16 "Fragments" Ramos & Miki March 20, 2020
(supervising) Brewster
Liz Artinian
(art)
With Steven's condition worsening, he runs away from home and turns
help in taking control of his powers. Jasper's training methods prove to
effective, however, and her rematch with Steven leads to her being sha
uses the essences of the Diamonds to repair her, and when she reform
him as her Diamond.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez
"Homeworld Ramos Drew Green & March 27, 2020
17
Bound" (supervising) Paul Villeco [nb 1]
Liz Artinian
(art)
Steven flees to Homeworld to ask the Diamonds for advice about his co
finds them doing the opposite of what they used to do: Yellow Diamond
Gems, Blue Diamond makes people happy, and White Diamond lets oth
control her. After Steven attempts to hurt White Diamond while control
his condition worsens and he flees again.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Amish Kumar
"Everything's
18 Ramos & Maya March 27, 2020
Fine"
(supervising) Petersen
Liz Artinian
(art)
After coming back from Homeworld unsettled, Steven insists that every
Things prove otherwise, however, as he attempts to be helpful around L
Homeschool; his denial of his problems and lack of control over his pow
havoc. When finally confronted at home by his concerned loved ones, i
straw, and Steven hits an all-time low.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Etienne
"I Am My
19 Ramos Guignard & March 27, 2020
Monster"
(supervising) Miki Brewster
Liz Artinian
(art)
In his emotional meltdown, Steven has transformed into a giant monste
threatening to destroy Beach City. Everyone scrambles to help him and
town, including Spinel, the Diamonds, and even the Cluster. Ultimately,
convinces them that they need to be there for Steven and emotionally s
he always has for them.
Kat Morris &
Alonso
Ramirez Lamar Abrams
20 "The Future" Ramos & Miki March 27, 2020
(supervising) Brewster
Liz Artinian
(art)
A few months following his meltdown, Steven, now back to normal, is p
leave Beach City and start a new journey in life. He is disappointed that
and Amethyst are taking his departure in stride and acting like they wo
Just as he is about to leave, he finally confronts the three and they adm
have been holding their emotions back so as not to dissuade him from
finally moves on, knowing they will always remain a part of his life.
Production
According to Rebecca Sugar, when she was notified in 2016
that Steven Universe would be canceled after the end of the
fifth season, she prevailed upon Cartoon Network to allow
her to produce the followup film, Steven Universe: The
Movie. When Cartoon Network approved the movie, they
also green-lighted an additional season of episodes that the
movie could serve to promote;[15] 6 of the 26 additional
episodes were used to extend the original series’ fifth
season in order to wrap up the story, and the remaining 20
became Steven Universe Future.[citation needed]
Music
LGBTQ representation
Release
Announcement
Broadcast
Home media
On December 8, 2020, all 20 episodes of the series were
released on the Steven Universe: The Complete Collection
DVD, alongside the entirety of the original series and the
movie.[32]
Reception
Steven Universe Future has been acclaimed by critics. Like
the original series and Steven Universe: The Movie, the
characterization, themes, animation, voice acting, music,
and LGBT representation have been widely praised; Future in
particular is praised for its new ways of exploring previously
developed themes (in particular Steven's dedication to solve
other characters' problems), and its unconventional choice
of focusing on the smaller-scale aftermath of the main
storyline. Reviewers have pointed out that it addresses
issues several fans and reviewers had with the original
series, such as its perceived tendency to solve characters'
problems in overly simple ways and to redeem all
antagonists.
Future
While Rebecca Sugar has confirmed that this is the series
finale of the franchise and that there is no continuation in
development, nor any ongoing projects, she has hinted that
possible future stories exist. "The story is continuing off
screen and I do know what happens next...But I would have
to decide how and when I'd want to dig into that, or if it's
best to give them their privacy."[43]
Notes
1. This episode was first released on the Cartoon Network
app and website on March 23, 2020.
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Steven Universe
Created by Rebecca Sugar
Steven Universe
Main entries Steven Universe: The Movie
Steven Universe Future
Steven
Garnet
Characters Amethyst
Pearl
Stevonnie
"Gem Glow"
"Steven the Sword Fighter"
Season 1 "Coach Steven"
"Alone Together"
"Jail Break"
"Say Uncle"
Season 2 "Cry for Help"
"The Answer"
"Off Colors"
"Jungle Moon"
"A Single Pale Rose"
Season 5 "The Question"
"Reunited"
"Legs from Here to Homeworld"
"Change Your Mind"
"Fragments"
Future "The Future"
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