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A Final Note on Heartbreak and Steven Universe

December 18, 2016March 29, 2020 Lorna OppedisanoComments Off on A Final Note on Heartbreak and Steven Universe

“It’s over, isn’t it?”

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Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

December 17, 2016October 17, 2019 Ruth MorrisonComments Off on Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

The most rambunctious Crystal Gem is still trying to figure it out, and that’s OK.

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Steven Universe’s Love Makes a Lot of Sense If You Know Loss

December 16, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Steven Universe’s Love Makes a Lot of Sense If You Know Loss

A boy willing to love anyone he meets has become a compass guiding me toward the man I’ve always hoped to become. Steven Universe is my ideal me.

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The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

December 15, 2016October 17, 2019 Corinne SegalComments Off on The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

How ‘Steven Universe’ portrays the aftermath of surviving trauma.

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“Big,” A Poem for Peridot of ‘Steven Universe’

December 14, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on “Big,” A Poem for Peridot of ‘Steven Universe’

A pantoum in which Peridot, one of the toughest gems on ‘Steven Universe,’ reflects on her new life on Earth.

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One Week of ‘Steven Universe’ Just for You

December 12, 2016October 17, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on One Week of ‘Steven Universe’ Just for You

Say hello to ‘Across the Universe.’

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Andrea Romano on Retiring and 30 Years’ Hard Work: Exclusive

December 6, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Andrea Romano on Retiring and 30 Years’ Hard Work: Exclusive

This is how Andrea’s loony, toony road will end. The grand dame of the last 30 years of American voice acting plans to retire. No one wants to see her go.

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Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

December 2, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

Nicktoons, in a gallery. Goddamn.

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It’s 2016, and Eustace Bagge Is an Angry White Trump Supporter

November 3, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on It’s 2016, and Eustace Bagge Is an Angry White Trump Supporter

17 years ago, ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ presented us with a prescient window into America in 2016: Eustace Bagge, perhaps the worst person in animation history, who embodies every wrongheaded notion Trump supporters are known for now.

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Bump “Unga Bunga Bunga” This Halloween

October 31, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Bump “Unga Bunga Bunga” This Halloween

There’s nothing more worthy of a listen today than this 10-year-old Flavor Flav ode to animation and absurdity.

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EDITORS PICKS

Watch Justin Roiland Get Wasted While Voicing ‘Rick and Morty’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Turn up the sauce.

Spongebob’s First Episode Crammed in a GIF Is Some Weird-Ass Shit

By Eric Vilas-Boas

I don’t really know how to handle this.

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Harvey Birdman Is Back to Save America From a Tyrant. Guess Which.

By John Maher

Did you get that thing that they sent you? It’s a White House summons this time, Mr. Birdman.

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Why People Are Still Obsessed With ‘Samurai Jack’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Spoiler-free arguments for why it’s one of the most artfully crafted shows in TV history.

Twilight of the Gems

By Eric Vilas-Boas

'Steven Universe: The Movie' is out. Let's talk about it.

Diane Nguyen Taught Me Not to Be a Martyr for My Writing

By Gretchen Gales

From her struggle to set boundaries for herself, to her mental health history, to her need to martyr herself for the greater good, I saw much of myself in Diane.

Why Animation Is So Easily Meme-able, According to an Animator

By Noah Jodice

Memes taken from animation are often in-between, smear, or gag drawings.

If You Love ‘The Last Jedi’ Here’s the Anime to Watch Right Now

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Sequels that mine the dark corners of the soul, fix the flaws of their predecessors, and are filled with gorgeous imagery always go down in history as the best of their lot.

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The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Yes, there are too many.

Mike Lazzo Leaves Adult Swim

By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

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