Steven UniverseSteven Universe is part of a generation of the most compelling cartoon series produced, attracting devoted viewers across a broad demographic spectrum. For many good reasons, the most powerful is its subtle social progressiveness that has channeled waves of positivity and impacted so many people by breaking norms. Known for being the first Cartoon Network Studios 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 where the Earth is not in danger. It features a sweet and short backstory; The hero after whom the story is named is a short, curly-haired, excitable boy whose magical abilities he inherited from his late mother. As she discovers the magical ability that sprouts from a crystal gem implanted in her womb, her story is entertaining, includes tender moments at every turn, and develops into something that unexpectedly, but surely touches hearts. The strong point of Steven Universe is its relaxing fantasy elements. The art is distinct and full of vibrant scenarios that can stay with the viewer, inspiring a good part of him to recapture it in various artistic mediums. Beyond the art, the characters themselves have amazing personalities that are easy to empathize with. The Crystal Gems are a group of "gems", their origins belong to a magical alien species that has ravaged the Earth for centuries, but only they evolved to defend the Earth from their ancestral origins. The crystal gems are a group of three, there is the misunderstood Amethyst, centered on fun and against the exploration of feelings; the unconventional, mysterious and silent leader, Garnet; and finally, the ambitious… middle of paper… essentially copy-paste creations. Where Disney seems to face challenges in breaking the same figures, appearances and expressions, Steven Universe manages to depict women in a variety of shapes, sizes, facial features and expressions. The series recently entered its second season and there is mutual support between the show and its unique range of viewers. Its biggest standout factor is the realistic portrayal of characters, whether empowered or not, who possess qualities that are authentic and uninfluenced by our traditional society's attitudes towards identity and gender. Works Cited Hearn, Kayleigh. "Steven Universe." Women write about comics. November 6, 2013. Web. April 22, 2015. .Rugnetta, Mike. "How does Steven Universe expand our ideas of family? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios." YouTube. PBS Idea Channel, April 1, 2015. Web. April 22. 2015. .