Steven Universe Creator Gives Enthusiastic Response To Revival Question

Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar strikes an optimistic tone about reviving the acclaimed animated comedy. The collection, which debuted in 2013, specializing in the titular Steven Universe as he lives with the Crystal Gems, was a success with each viewers and critics. The collection has returned for revivals beforehand, although the unique collection concluded at the start of 2019.

In an interview with Variety to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the present’s debut and look again on the best of Steven Universe, Sugar was requested about the potential for reviving the present. The query was requested within the context of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, a latest revival of one other animated franchise that Sugar labored on. In the quote under, Sugar explains what it will take for a revival to occur and what that may seem like:

I might actually, actually respect it if everybody who can be fascinated about [a revival] that might make a ton of noise and make it actually recognized — as a result of I might be thrilled to discover that. I feel on this present media panorama, if there’s an enormous quantity of public demand, then that’s one thing that turns into unimaginable to disregard.

I like these characters and I like this world, and I might like to return to it. And I hope, if everybody else feels the identical as I do, I’ll have a chance to do one thing like that.

I do know these characters on this world very effectively, and there’s so many fascinating issues in retailer for them and points of their persona that they’re nonetheless grappling with that I’m fascinated about exploring.

It’s not a simple reply, as a result of there’s a lot, and I’m additionally so grateful to the “Steven Universe” crew, the crew that I labored with for eight years on the present. Thanks to them, these characters are so extremely wealthy, and this world is so fantastically outlined. Even simply our guidelines and our lore and the which means behind why the characters are the best way they’re is so full that, if I had a chance to work with them once more, they actually tackle a lifetime of their very own.

Steven Universe Has A History Of Revivals

Sugar was knowledgeable in 2016 that Steven Universe would finish after season 5. The collection creator requested Cartoon Network to increase Steven Universe season 5 to 32 episodes to finish the story. But the general franchise proved sturdy past that, extending to a tv film and even a derivative collection. This is a hopeful signal that the favored animated collection might discover its manner again ultimately.

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Steven Universe: The Movie, which was introduced in 2018, the beloved characters got here roaring again. Debuting in 2019, and operating for 82 minutes, the film unfolds two years after the finale. The story follows Spinel, who’s vengeful about Steven’s mom, Pink Diamond, and erases the recollections of Crystal Gems as revenge for feeling deserted by Steven’s mom. The film drew optimistic evaluations and was nominated for each a GLAAD and Annie Award.

Steven Universe additionally returned as a derivative restricted collection, titled Steven Universe Future, which was equally well-received. Though it was meant to function an epilogue, with the titular character coming to phrases with every part that is occurred, together with Steven Universe learning the origin of his name. Since then, Sugar has maintained the openness to revisiting the story. Her newest openness affirms that there could also be a path ahead, albeit with the caveat of audiences voicing their assist.

Source: Variety