This is one of my favorite Cartoon Network animated shows, and after rewatching all 5 Seasons I liked it even more. This show is investing to watch and fun to watch, while also having serious moments that are highly effective in certain episodes that lead to other big events.
Steven is a likable and funny character to follow as he learns about his family, and his gem powers while being voice acted very well. The rest of the Crystal Gems are also likable and funny with good voice acting, like Pearl, Amethyst, and Garnet who are all fun, and entertaining with their own likable personalities. Plus, the Gem's relationship with Steven is touching, and nice to watch when they focus on it a lot in certain episodes.
The animation is beautiful, and whenever they are in new locations on Earth, other planets, or the Gem Homeworld it will have amazing visuals that are pretty to look at. The action scenes are cool, fast paced, and fun when they are fighting other Gems in episodes that affect the plot in many ways. Also, when the action scenes take place with the outstanding animation it is very investing to watch because you care about what happens to the characters.
The songs in the show are nice to listen to from the characters, especially with the pretty visuals, also the score for the soundtrack fits what happens in the show and is also nice to listen to. The emotional moments/episodes are effective, when they are happy it feels real, and when they are angry or frustrated you understand why they feel that way. The backstories for the characters are compelling, and when you know more about Steven's mom it is a surprise and you know it is important for the characters.
Steven Universe (2013-2019) is a fantastic animated series that I highly recommend watching if you have not already, especially if you are an animation fan. There are 5 seasons, and they are all fun, compelling, pretty, and entertaining to watch leading to an ending to the show is extremely sweet and will make you cry in the end.
