Steven Universe: 10 Years Later - A Retrospective
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- A silly video about Steven Universe. And love.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:25 - Steven
9:24 - Amethyst
14:15 - Garnet
18:33 - Pearl
23:53 - Love/Conclusion
Tracks in order of appearance (Repeats not counted):
Jo Goddard - Love Like You Ukelele cover - • STEVEN UNIVERSE ★ LOVE...
Undertale OST - Home
UNBEATABLE [white label] OST - Title Screen
Persona 3 OST - Memories of the City
Persona 5 Strikers OST - Towards a Dream (Piano)
Persona 3 OST - Tranquility
Caleb Hyles - Love Like You cover - • Steven Universe - Love...
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This show still genuinely has some of the most beautiful backgrounds ive ever seen in a cartoon.
Not to mention ost. Gorgeous OST
Background visuals are easily one of the shows best aspects they’re so beautiful and always fit the scene
I like how Steven universe has a outstanding background design, and then we saw the corrupted Steven (??? Containment? What do you even call it?) Anyway, bro what even was that shit the background looked like it belonged on a mediocre adventure time ripoff
@@Hefty_bug64 it wasn't a fight that's for sure
Agreed
Steven Universe is 10 years
Gravity Falls is 11 years
Adventure Time is 13 years
time really flies, huh?
Oh god I'm old
I just realized that I am ancient.
@@robloxgirlwithadog i just realized i am really young
Regular Show is 13
Oh my god time really flys by
Something I don't see people talking about is that Pearl was completely loyal and would die for Rose in battle, because if Rose was ever poofed her secret would be out, as everyone would see her gem.
Oh my god. You’re so right how did I never realize this
May Chloe rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing
Who was she? 😢 I saw the dedication and it was cute, didn’t know she passed
@@Wonderlandish
Chloe was Cartoonshi's girlfriend who passed earlier this year. He brings this up in the video's conclusion… I hardly knew myself before watching this.
@@SEGASister thanks for explaining! I commented before finishing the video, sorry 🥲
RIP Chloe, she sounded like an amazing person and her memory is now carried in our hearts too. I hope to live that kind of love someday
I can see why this show connects so deeply with you
I'm sorry for your loss; you should feel proud for making it this far
Fully agree
agreed
Me to
@@Ramsey276oneWhat are You talking about
It’s… been 10 years???
It sure has. Time flies by fast, doesn’t it?
Yup! Impressive right! Happy 10th Anniversary Steven Universe!
Im so old god
👦🏽 ten 👨🏽 years 👴🏽 ?
Sure has buster
When you said, “she loved Steven universe”, my heart sank. I’m so sorry for your loss.
It’s really comforting to hear Cartoonshi speak so genuinely like this. It’s really refreshing.
I can kinda feel his pain because one month before my 13th birthday... Well... I wanted to end it all. I still have those thoughts during my lower moments, but I never express any of this to my family, in fear of them worrying about me. This is a burden no one should ever have to deal with. So in order to motivate myself not to do it, I remind myself that I have a family that loves me very much. Again, I don't actually know how he feels, and the topic is way too painful for him as the loss was very recent, but he should know that he's not alone. He's far from the first person to feel this way.
Losing someone so young is one of the hardest things you can ever go through as a human being. Im sure she felt loved and cared for in her last moments. I love this video beyond belief, and as well as you as a creator, and a person. Rest in peace Grace. You were loved.
What happened to her? I assumed she was passed from some sort of illness?
@@PurplethingytI don’t think we need to talk about this in the comments section of his video, if you are really curious you could just look it up yourself
@@supaskiltz9877wat happened?
@@Purplethingytno it was from.. well offing herself unfortunately
@supaskiltz9877 I did, that's why I asked. Could not find out how. I get you trying to be sensitive, but I was asking because sometimes context can help someone not to be insensitive (imagine someone bringing up choking and you get really upset because that's how your dad recently died, but you never revealed how he died so the person doesn't know not to bring up that specific topic because no one told him why he shouldn't)
Man, it's crazy looking back at how this series became what it is today after an entire decade. While my relationship with it have been rocky and I'm mixed on its effects on both the cartoon community and the industry in general, I still respect that it came out and did what a lot of other shows couldn't do at the time.
Ha rocky, I get it
Yeah I have my problems with it (writing wise) but will never deny it was my favorite for the longest and still is super rewatchable
@@jaycrews4034this show has some really cosy episodes and sound and visuals are very relaxing
Mixed on its effects on the industry? Mixed on what? I'm curious
@@ranzu3138 To be more specific, while I do appreciate that it helped serialized cartoons with interesting themes to grow in the future, it also has the drawback of a lot of folks trying to capitalize on that new trend by copying stuff like its artstyle and 10-minute runtime with less than stellar results. It also doesn't help that it along with Gravity Falls pretty much made some parts of the cartoon community super-obsessed over any new cartoon's lore to the point that if it doesn't have an ongoing plot, then it's worse by default.
Over a decade old and still rocking? I gotta say, that is a really impressive milestone to reach for. This show changed the course of my life in many ways, many good ways. I absolutely ADORE every single one of it's aspects. These past 10 years have been absolutely stellar, and i'm honestly really curious (and hyped) for what the next 10 years might bring. Great video!
Can’t believe it’s been 10 years already, and also I remember you from a comment you left on an old animation I made for Steven Universe a few years ago!
Omg Peridot I remember when u had 207 inscritos
I remember not being interested in this show when I saw the commercials, but then I watched the first 2 episodes and that feeling of disinterest was gone. I grew up with this show, and while I still don't like Future, I've recently found myself looking back on this show fondly, whether it be its characters, its music or even its comedy. Happy 10 years, Steven Universe. ⭐
Is it bad to like certain aspects of Future but not the show as a whole?
@@DrawciaGleam02 Nah. I say that's pretty much a reasonable feeling to have.
While I personally don't hate Future as much as most people, it's not something I'm as willing to go back to like I am with the main series.
I really liked future, I was the same age as Steven when it came out and a lot of it was so relatable I cried really hard
Same, I never watched it because of the cringiness I saw on tv's everywhere
A few weeks ago I finally sat threw and watched it all, this show is just mindblowing - it hit me in all the feels
I have no words. This video is something that was missing from most Steven Universe reviews on CZcams. A genuine love letter for the show, filled with appreciation and understanding. The show approached emotional and mental struggles with such open-minded sincerity, helping millions of people cope and get better. Kudos to you and the Steven Universe crew, this world would be much worse without you.
Your a good person I hope you know that❤
I had a feeling when I saw “for Chloe” at the start. I’m so sorry for your loss. Keep fighting, every day is a win and I’m proud of you for coming this far.
Toonshi, you're articulate in everything you present and having seen you grow and improve yourself by encapsulating new perspectives is such a testament to your character. You show how capable you are at facing the source of your trauma while also driving parallels to such a cathartic show, being fully transparent on how much it had affected you. I give you my unbounded respect as someone who's the same age as you for making such grand progress, as well as my many condolences for your girlfriend. I sincerely hope she rests easy in the skies. You can only ever go up from here on out.
I'm deeply sorry that you had to deal with so many horrible things in your life and after reading your Twitter, it's especially painful to know how you lost Chloe. Steven Universe is a very complicated show in how people can interpret it and I'm glad that after dealing with all the complicated emotions that both this show and your life had left you with, you were able to show an appreciation for this series that meant a lot to various people, particularly someone you loved. I'm sure Chloe would be happy if she knew how much she was able to help you. It's just a shame that she couldn't find help for herself. I could tell that you're dealing with a lot even now, so hopefully, you'll be able to follow the light out of the dark tunnel you've been stuck in. I think more people should watch this video not only because it showed how far you came as a creator, but also because you showed an insight to the show that not a lot of people could really give. Even with the issues it struggled with, it still resonated with many people and I'm glad you were able to show how it resonated with you.
May i ask how did she pass because the internet in my region is restricted
@@Redemptions_ I don't know if I'm allowed to say it outright given CZcams's guidelines, but I'm certain someone else here was able to talk about it. In any case, please always check up on the people you love. Do what you can to make life better for those people. It's difficult, but they should always remember that they're not alone. I hope Cartoonshi is able to recover and I hope that Chloe can rest easy because even if she couldn't find help for herself, she did help the people around her and that's something that should never be taken for granted.
@@animationed-dendem7896Tbh I don’t think it’s really against anything to post a comment talking about it, since it’s way different than posting a video. It’s also just unfortunately hard to find any information about the subject since cartoonshi’s twitter is privated
The video just released so I can’t say what it’s going to be but something tells me it’s going to have a less angry edgy tone and a more of a comprehensive one compared to the previous one. I am so happy about that. Steven Universe has its flaws but the amount of hate it got while releasing compared to how groundbreaking it was is insane to me
I agree, but we can't deny that there were some heavy problems with pacing, hiatus and filler, all mixed together, which is a big part of why fans got so desperate when they were getting months for a chapter, and then they get food wars after being teased with massive clip hangers
Funny, I started watching Toonshi because of his sarcasm in his Steven Universe reviews!
@@omega7057Youre right. Those hiatus and scheduling wasnt good half time which led to people to theory craft and sometimes forget actual details about the story, improper releases of episodes etc. Thats stuff fine to critque imo but back then the SU hatred got so bad that most of the popular videos and discourse were straight up bigoted and bad faith.
Its weird cause ive seen these vids when i was much younger and thought nothing of it. Now im like "Wtf is this shit. Its so blatant". Im just glad most of that shit calmed down and we can get an actual honest look of the series without the hiatuses, recentcy bias, and the internet culture around 2014-2018.
Honestly I've never seen such hate while the show was running for the longest time, feel like early on was just massive appraise.
Only about season 4 in people just flipped the 180 in the show for some reason. And I get that the ending was... To put it bluntly.... Extremely rushed (and tonally a bit bad??) but i never got why people use it as a reason to shit on the whole show
Also Future has its flaws but it talks about the problems of creating dependency on helping others better than I've seen any other show doing since. (Part because it's a problem usually ignored)
@@adv78I can excuse the rushed ending (because it was _cancelled_ ) and I enjoyed the overall message of future, and what it chose to explore.
The dialogue during kaiju steven though definitely could've been improved...
You made me do something I’ve never done watching your videos: cry, joke aside this video deserves 30 minutes of applause for how much heart and love you put into it. 👏👏👏❤. Also my condolences for the lost of your girlfriend 😔
I also teared up at the end when I heard he lost his girlfriend. It’s always a pain to lose someone you’ve loved for so long, and it’s not easy to simply “get it over with and move on.” But remembering all the good times you’ve had with them and reflecting on your experiences will always give you special memories to cherish, and how you can continue living knowing that they’ll always be with you no matter what. That’s the power of love, and I appreciate both Cartoonshi and Steven Universe for demonstrating that to many of us.
i love the resurgence of steven universe this year with videos defending the show and trying to repair how the show is viewed. I'm sad to hear about the passing of your girlfriend and I really wish that she's happy wherever she is now
Rest in peace to your girlfriend, steven universe is truly a special show, and respects to your life Cartoonshi
As a Steven Universe and Gravity Falls fan, I can respect that.
Edit: The series, ever since the day I saw this, I used to hate it before, but then as the series went on, I begin realize on something more than just a generic show, rather they have a connection and the way it hits the feels. Sometimes, love is the way to not just to connect to others but also to give respect and all to yourself (self-love)
This may be my controversial oppinion, but this is consider as one of the best shows I've watched from the 2010s.
Happy 10th anniversary, Steven Universe.
💎💗💙💜
Yay!
Steven Universe is one of the best western animated series ever. Is obviously my opinion but is one I stand by and will defend.
Steven Universe is definitely one of the best shows that deserves a second chance after years of backlash.
10 year anniversary videos are the only ones where cartoonshi doesn’t sound miserable
im fighting tears from the outro and i just want to tell you that while i only learned that chloe even existed today, im sure she’d be very proud of you for living and for doing all of this. i dont know you, but from what ive seen, i know your life is more than worth living. i hope that you have a lovely day, (im afraid of being too casual to a stranger because im worried about making the other party uncomfortable so im going to say mx) mx toonshi. you’re awesome
Here’s to 10 years of Steven Universe! And Toon, my condolences to Chloe, she must’ve been an excellent and caring person to you and it’s really sad that she’s no longer around. This video is amazing and heartwarming of how Steven Universe told us about love and support. The characters and songs are very well developed and memorable and it’s something we continue to praise. Excellent video buddy, keep it up!
This is a beautiful video, Mate. I'm so sorry about your girlfriend's passing.
For all it's worth from a stranger. I'm sorry for your loss. I have a special person I lost 4 years ago and still hurt for myself. Thanks for the video
holy shit i nearly teared up watching this video, im so glad you're still here and persevering regardless of your trauma. amazing video as always, it's not easy being vulnerable
Ten..YEARS. It feels so strange to say that honestly, I grew up with this beautiful show and I will forever have a place in my heart for Steven universe.
One thing I CANNOT deny is that Steven Universe has such a strong VIBE, like the universe is just BEGGING to be explored! And the music has this ominous, yet beautiful melody to it that sticks with you. It elevates the emotion far more than it has any right to.
Also that intro was fucking masterful, amazing editing Cartoonshi 👏
Rest in peace Chloe,sorry for your loss toonshi❤️
this video is beautiful
Opening up about the loss of your girlfriend is a sign of your strength. I’m sorry about your loss, and thank you for sharing your story. It was something I and many others needed to hear.
F*cking hell I never knew about the story with your gf props to you for speaking up about it and I now understand why your feelings towards the show are what they are stay strong your such a talented content creator and your videos have bought me a lot of joy
Steven universe is to this day my favourite piece of fiction ever written. Not the best, but my favourite. The ideas it presents are so inique and out there that it feels very different. The idea of gems being charecters is something i haven't ever seen before. The way it weaves that with the theme of worth. The quality of the gem.
Steven Universe will forever hold a special place in heart. I will forever remember it, no matter what.
Exactly this for me
absolutely this ❤
Every once in a while it’s good to acknowledge the good a show did. Steven Universe’s biggest pro was the characters to me. Also rest in heavenly peace to Chloe
I love this show because ten years later, people are still sharing stories about how important it is to them. They're still discussing its themes, they're still using events in the show to open up about topics that people wouldn't discuss otherwise. Despite what some say, this show has had a positive impact on me and millions of others, and for that I'll always be grateful.
Steven Universe carries a lot of weight for me, more so than any other piece of media. Which must sound strange to anyone not familiar with the show. But it represents something of a turning point of my life. I watched that show the same time I realized that I really didn't like myself and that I wanted to do something about that, but didn't know how.
Amethyst especially brings up those insecurities. I grew up aromantic and asexual, willfully oblivious to these labels because I was afraid those would somehow make me less human. My parents overlooked me, one I blamed too much and one not nearly enough. I was working a stressful job with a manager willing to emotionally manipulate me just to get me to work a few more hours each week. My one escape in school was orchestra, but that was a toxic environment that only amplified my worst tendencies and insecurities.
Everything that ever happened to me, anything at all, I used to construct a narrative that I was wrong and the world would be better off if I never existed. So when Amethyst said those words out loud, it destroyed me. The show gave me so much catharsis on so many emotions I kept buried, too afraid to confront. I've grown so much sense I first watched the show, but looking back, it reminds me of a dark time in my life where I could relate with some of the worst things the characters said about themselves.
Y'know, at the ending of the video.. I actually teared up.
I've experienced lots of loss too, and I want you to know that you're doing a great job.
You're one of my favorite CZcamsrs and I hope that you have an amazing day/night.
I remember being obsessed with this show back in middle school. While it definitely has it's issues, I'll still always have a soft spot for this show and hearing how it's impacted your life was genuinely moving. I'm really sorry for your loss and I have nothing but respect for your resolve to keep going in spite of everything.
Pearl probably saw Steven as just another pink diamond (personality, like rose) for so long. She even thought taking his gem out would just bring her back, when we know that isn’t the case, but it’s fuccin wild she had that in her head for so much time, never knowing, always hoping
I always knew this show was show was special compared to any other thing I've ever watched and to see it still resonate with people after all these years is beautiful. Been a fan since I was 8, a year after the show came out and it still stands. Thanks to Cartoonshi for this vid, Rebecca Sugar, the crewniverse, and the many fans thus far!
Even with its flaws, I just can't hate this show. Still love it to this day.
My condolences for your girlfriend.
I refuse to believe it’s been 10 years
Cartoonshi, thank you for sharing this message at the end. This whole video has been emotional, but the last few minutes have made such an impact to me. I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope that you're doing well and I and many others will be here to support you. You're awesome! Greetings from Latvia!
Wow...
Words can't comprehend how amazing this video is
Ain't no way its been 10 years.
Happy 10 years to Steven Universe. And I sincerely hope you have found peace after your beloved Chloe's passing. My deepest condolences unto you
Damn this got me emotional. Thank you for being vulnerable Cartoonshi. It meant so much.
I genuinely cried as I got to the end of your video. It's also just beautiful that a show like this can have such an effect on people, but given what you've had and are going through, to have something to look back on in remembrance to such a wonderful person in your life is a beautiful thing. You're not alone, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say I hope for the best for you.
It's really refreshing and interesting to see a good Review of the show nowadays.❤
Sword in the Stone is such a good episode, I loved how it tackled Pearl's obsession with Rose/Pink and how she was subconsciously passing that trauma onto those around her.
Thank you for being so candid in this video. I wish you luck in the future 💜
This was not only a beautiful retrospective, but a beautiful video. I was shocked to hear how closely your experiences with Steven Universe followed my own. Thank you for everything you had to say and decided to share. Of course I don't know you and I won't pretend to, but from what I can see here, I'm proud of everything you've accomplished. It's exciting to see where you'll go and you're doing amazing.
I personnally connect to Amethyst because i can relate to her arc as a disabled person. Every disabled representation i've seen so far, the character arc ends with them realising that they are "still usefull" or "stronger but in a different way" and i can't relate, because no matter what i'll do, i'll still be weaker, less productive than others. Amethyst never gets stronger, or more useful to others, her arc is about how she matters no matter what. And, that's what 16 years old me needed, a goofy character showing me i deserved to exist.
I think she's a better representation of disablility than Eda from the owl house even tho she was explicitly written to be disabled representation, because Eda's disablility is always treaten as a burden for others and she gets superpowers once she "accept who she is", she's litterally not disabled once she "accept herself" and i was really disapointed in her arc. I love toh don't get me wrong, i just relate more to Amethyst.
I feel the same way only my disabilities are mental and not physical and I was in my 30s when I first watched this! But yeah, you said it. Looking at Amethyst allows me to think "Hey, yes, I do have problems and maybe people think I am weird. But, this is me. This is who I am and I am good enough just how I am! So, yeah I totally get your feelings about our girl. I am getting a tattoo of her next weekend!
This show is why some of my friends gave me the nickname "Ruby" as they have been my favourite gems since Ruby's debut. I've had a friend since 2016, and I still occasionally call her "Garnet." We even had an online friend group where we all had gem names as our usernames. I still treasure those memories, gaming sessions and chats even now.
This show, even with its flaws, even with the messes that were rammed along the way, still has so much love and genuine care put into it, because of Steven Universe I found who I want to be and found who I am. I can’t thank Rebecca enough for making such a gift. And this video was really heartfelt.
Just finished watching, this was really beautiful...
Good luck with your journey
Stay strong brother and rest in peace Chloe ❤
What a wonderfull video. May she rest in peace.
This video was such a beautiful way to show how media can grow and change along with the people who consume it, and such a mature way at looking at a show that has had so many critiques.
my girlfriend and i just finished steven universe last night, coincidentally on the 10th anniversary of its premiere.
for a while, i was one of those surface level haters who considered the toxic side of the fandom to be indicative of the show’s quality. i never gave it a try until my girlfriend suggested it, and i’m so, so glad i did. this show hit me in ways i would have never expected.
i lost my dad in 2021 to covid. my relationship with him was so complicated, but yet even now, over two years later, i still feel so lost without him. pearl’s arc of loving rose, and basically giving up her entire self-worth for one person’s approval, struck really hard. seeing how shattered she is on the inside, but still trying to put up the front and present herself as this “perfect” gem…it’s so powerful. steven universe is a flawed masterpiece in my eyes.
but to end off, i wanna say that i’m so sorry about the loss of your partner this year. i hope me bringing up my own experience doesn’t come off as insensitive. i want you to know that you are so much stronger than you realize for opening up about that. grief, loss, and trauma are so hard to be 100% open about. i’m proud of you. you’re gonna go far with this channel. ❤
❤ Happy 10yrs Steven Universe ❤
It really hurts me to see how many people hate it now. For me, Steven Universe was special.
It was the first cartoon (and show in general) that I came to love to that level. And while I realize rewatching now I can see it wasn't perfect like I previously thought, I still hold it in a special place in my heart.
Great video, as always and sorry for your loss
Love is an emotion felt even after death, every time you remember a lost one, every time you think of the connection you had to them. Every time your remember any good they have caused to you, what they meant to you, that is love. Appreciate the ones you love, and always remember that you are loved.
Amazing video, man. The final few minutes had me in tears.
I'm not entirely sure how to put this into coherent sentences, but just thank you for this video Cartoonshi~
I've had a similar experience with coming to embrace the messier and better parts of this series in a fine balance and will forever push it as one of the best cartoons of the 2010s and of my childhood. Because often in my passion for media, I can even see the most flawed of products for potential they have, for cracks that don't entirely break the entire foundation of what makes the result so good. So often times I try to find the best parts of something or try to see what could be worked on. But it all comes down to knowing nothing is perfect...
Just like the people who make the media we consume. Just like the people who watch the media those people create, us. We are all flawed, we all share in many similar emotions, experiences, words, people, struggles, because we are all human. We all can love, we all can feel pain, we are all alive.
Speaking on myself a bit more personally, my own characters and stories I've had for nearly 7 years of my life (I'm also 19 btw) Were created with my recent passion and come from large amounts of existentialism. Their stories and the themes I want to explore through my characters (and some day with enough work through a full series) are tied to my own experiences. But experiences, emotions, and struggles that I share with many people I interact with. Even some within my own community, social circle, and incredibly supportive team of artists and writers who "work for me."
I find passion in even the most imperfect of media, because it's how I view people. And even if I can't always grasp it entirely, it is how I view myself. Flawed, broken, but glimmering beneath the surface, and yet another crack in a beautiful mirror, with many faces in the reflection staring back at me. I have many people that I love, I have many people who love me. Some of that love as you said, "I can't even begin to put into words." Sometimes I wonder "what makes you think I'm so special?" Only to realize that it's simply because I'm me. I exist. And I'm alive.
I'm so sorry for your loss, here I am crying a mixture of emotions from not just your analysis of the show. But you are being willing enough to share your personal heartbreak with us and share how that grief has turned to love for something even as simple as a cartoon. Because at the end of the day, even when people say we shouldn't get attached to fiction, to media, to something that isn't real. The stories told, the themes explored, and the emotions felt are so very real. Because often we feel them in our everyday lives with the real people we have to love and struggle with on this planet.
Thank you for this video, dude! Thank you for the good cry! Sorry it was a rambling mess, but I'm sure I made my point. Never stop caring about who you are, who loves you, and what it is you enjoy or love. Cause in the end, life is about love, love is about life. I wish you all the best, and I'm here to enjoy whatever you create next. Keep living dude, we're glad to have you here.
"Life and death, and love and birth, and peace and war on the planet earth~"
It's been 10 years? I haven't even watched the show and I still feel old.
Yeah it's depressing.
Damn dude, you made my cry at the end of this video. This is proof that anyone who says guys showing emotions are weak are stupid and can shove it, since I can only imagine the amount of bravery it takes to admit something as deeply intimate as what you went through with Chloe to perfect strangers on the internet knowing full well how the internet can be. And then those custom verses broke me, but in a good way. I have to admit, while I don't know you personally, I have enjoyed watching your content grow from what I saw as garden variety reaction and hating on popular thing content to more fully formed, personal, and thoughtful critiques of media, I think you really have an eye for fair and balanced nuance and analysis that I've really come to enjoy. Speaking personally, I know that both depression and discoveries of self identity can be a right bitch to deal with too, and that it's a process. Thank you for this video Cartoonshi, and I'm sorry for what you've had to go through with Chloe, from how you describe her it sounds like she was a real bang up woman. Here's to keeping on because life is worth living, and respect to the people who taught us that. Take care of yourself man, and know that there are people here who see, appreciate, and find value in what you do, not that you need our approval or anything, but your work is seen and appreciated.
I think fusion isn't a consistent allegory throughout the show it just represents what it needs to for the episode. Like in the episode where pearl and garnet fuse I think it's sex but when it's Steven and his dad I think it's family bonds or it could just represent the quality of someones friendship or sometimes it is just fusion in the most literal way like with the rubies.
Yeah, it's pretty clearly just a general metaphor for all kinds of complex relationships, depending on the relationship of who's doing the fusing. The people who complain about all of them being metaphors to sex either have no reading comprehension whatsoever or are parading this falsity to further spread their own agenda.
@@natalimoina Yeah that definitely seems to be my experience I remember the neo nazi guy from a few years ago made it seem like sex so he could make rape jokes. The guy who made this video I honestly just think misinterpreted it and there are probably other people like him some people just kind of struggle with inconsistency like Peridot from the show. I can also vouch for it from personal experience I struggle with inconsistency myself. I still think most of the time the fusion = sex thing is a big dog whistle though.
Man this video was a rollercoaster- I almost cried near the end, amazing job on this
Dude I am so sorry for your loss. Hope you're doing OK by now
Shows like Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, and Avatar the Last Airbender mean so much to me. They introduced me to compassionate characters who didn't fit the typical mold that I was used to... to look at myself and realize how much value I have as a person. To accept that, even though I am not perfect, I am a beautiful, amazing being who can exist and touch the lives of those around me in ways I may never fully understand. That alone gives me the strength to keep pushing no matter how draining life gets. Thank you for this video.
I'm so sorry for everything you've gone through and what you've lost.
I hope you keep living
Mann I really grew up with the show over the last decade….its truly crazy how time flies by I recently rewatched the show and I got so emotional when I realized how far this show came and realizing that it was over only made cry more this really was my favorite cartoon as a kid it wasn’t just a cartoon it was an experience truly and I miss that!!!
Thank Rebecca Sugar for all of it ❤
May I say that, Ive been watching your channel since 2020, and being the same age as you, I have a deep love for this channel since you dont shy away from the fact that you struggle a lot in life and are currently living your coming of age years. Going through my own struggles over the years, and seeing you from a continent away I do feel like Ive grown with you. Your channel is amazing, at least to me, and this video encapsulates that perfectly
Thanks for this video. I was starting to finally finished this series from start to end and after all of that, it makes it all much clear. Chloe would be proud on you. hope you can find your way to enjoy the time you have. And... happy life for you.
Ive followed your channel for years now, and its nice to see how not only has your opinion on this show has changed over the years, but also about everything else in your life, the way you choose to deal with your own problems, im sorry for the loss you went through toonshi, i hope you heal, you deserve it a lot. This was a lovely to watch
This is... strangely validing. I remember your retrospective on Future and I didn't really agree with your assessment that Steven wasn't a realistic depiction. Since When it was airing... I had been diagnosed with the same things, and it had helped me a lot. But since you had been through something similar, I wondered if maybe I was a particularly bad case or if it just was more extremely manifest in the show because of Steven being half Gem and because of the shear amount of crap he went through. I understand my experience is still FAR from universal in regards to those issues still, and not to invalidate those who aren't represented by Steven's depiction, but it is kind of nice to know I'm not alone. Anyway I'm glad you realized this about yourself and I hope this can be a breakthrough for you and I wish you the best. Love your work Cartoonshi.
This is a great perspective on the show, and I couldn’t agree more. I’m so glad I live in a time that I could experience it.
Also, so grateful and proud of you for sharing your story!!
This video is so different to what I'm used to from toonshi but I love this video a lot
Yeah I agree Hell the video even made me cry towards the end
This video made me cry on multiple occasions, you did an amazing job on it, I didn't realise how much I still loved this show, thank you for showing it to me again, and my condolences for your loss, wishing you nothing but the best, take your time and take it easy
Me and my sisters never bonded over anything in our life, except for Steven Universe and Adventure Time. I miss being a kid again, sitting down every episode release on the couch, watching in anticipation as we talked about who our favorite characters were or our favorite episodes. Regardless of what I personally think of the quality of the story, I cannot deny the sheer impact the show had on me and my relationship with my two sisters. Now that I'm older, gone through ups and downs in life, grown as a person, maybe it's time for a rewatch. Amazing video
this is quite literally the most beautiful video essay I've ever seen in my life. I don't think one has ever made me cry like this lol. Be safe man, I wish you love and healing in the years to come.
This brought me to tears. Thank you for this beautiful and open retrospective, as well as for all of the other content you make, Toonshi. Keep up the amazing work, and I hope you are able to keep healing 💙
I know how hard it is to just spill out your problems like that, especially considering its in front of thousands of people. Your bravery is astounding.
I wish you luck on your journey ahead.
It's impressive and powerful seeing you go from your older SU videos to this one, coming to terms with your own trauma to re-evaluate the series and see how you can relate to it after the fact. Massive props Cartoonshi, no doubt your best video to date
Man, I really miss Steven Universe. It’s what really inspired me to try making writing my dream. Sure, it’s has its flaws (with the many, many videos about them) but it also has its good points! It can move people like you.
This is an incredibly personal, passionate, and vulnerable video for you to make and you have nothing but my respect for that.
This is genuinely the best video you've ever made. I have such a deep appreciation for this video. Which probably sounds super weird but seriously, thank you so much for this.
This video has been sitting in my Watch Later for months. So glad I finally watched it. The ending sincerely brought a tear to my eye
This video is beautiful tribute to Steven Universe and your girlfriend. I am truly sorry for your loss and wish you well. ❤
I lost my boyfriend in 2016, and one of the last episodes we watched together was the episode that "Love Like You" debuted in the episode 'Bubbled'. To this day every single time I hear the song I think back to that day. It'll be 7 years on the 10th of this month.
I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can say, no matter how grueling and hard your grief is, you will be okay. Please take care of yourself.
My grandpa died on March too. From lung cancer. It was devastating for everyone in my family, my mom especially. Given his age and the fact that he apparently always had the cancer but wasn't aware of it because it was "dormant" and contracting covid apparently "woke it up" and thus it had already rapidly progressed to the late stages, there wasn't anything else the doctors could do for him. The last weeks were spent with family members visiting him as many times as we could because we didn't know how much longer he would be with us. My grandpa was the first person in my life who I knew and loved who died. It's a terrible feeling, especially when you've known a person your whole life, and they could have been with you longer. I'm so sorry for your loss, losing a loved one too soon is a difficult thing to process, but we CAN indeed move forward, and we can even learn to live our own lives better too.
I don't really have any other words for this video than just, Thanks man. Great Video.
This show has also saved my life. This was a beautiful video, thank you for sharing this with us, you are doing amazing
There wasnt a moment i wasnt tearing up in the video because of how much I related to the show and in general just you. The end had me just crying. I cannot imagine the pain you must have felt/feel. But still you're doing great and there's always a community here that's a safe space for you.
Sending you love and appreciation, my man❤️ you truly came a long way since I’ve found your channel and those old Steven Universe videos
Reflecting now on the SU fandom, being a fan of the show for so long made me see what happened to the most dedicated fans of the show.
Most of the SU fans I've met back when this show was at its peak have already moved on now and faced reality. I believe most of them have jobs now, supporting their own families and they are raising their kids as well. Some of them are in college now and have also moved on to other fandoms, but what gets me is that these people once were the noisiest fans of the show who would defend its message despite the shows eventual backlash. Some of them were once the most toxic fans of the show who may have aggressively disagreed with others.
I believe that despite their faults, they should still keep the message that SU taught them before and pass down to their kids. I myself am still a huge fan of the show despite no longer being active in the fandom and now working part time in a convenience store somewhere in France. I still hold on to the show because how much it taught me to embrace my neurodivergence and accept people's differences.
I was not ready for this.
I'm glad I decided to view this one.
I enjoyed the last one, and I'll enjoy the next one.
The emotional resonance I personally had with this show and it's songs hit so hard for me and now I'll always think about this video when I enjoy this show/song/memories.
i've seen your stuff before, but this video was the nail that made me subscribe. i'm not an emotional person, but the end choked me up a little. Steven Universe had and will continue to have a very special place in my heart and this video shows how even something flawed can change someone's life for the better.
Thank you so much for your dedication to the show, and I truly appreciate making yourself just so vulnerable for this. Stay strong, man.