Character Close Up: The Gems of 'Steven Universe'

6/9/2016

Written by Shae

With the latest release of Steven Universe onto DVD and to commemorate my billionth time re-watching the series in its entirety so far, I thought, why not make a blog about my favorite show? Mostly because this show fell into my lap a year ago, literally out of nowhere, and it has been all love ever since. I'm pretty sure I've covered a lot of the conspiracies and even some topics that interest me, so today I'm just literally going to rant at you about the awesome characters and my legit reasons for loving them. Because that's how today is going to go.

The mysterious Rose Quartz has been a major part of the series without actually being in the series. Whether you believe that she was Pink Diamond or maybe just a gem of high glass, Rose is certainly something to talk about. After meeting and falling in love with a human she gives up her own form to have a child. Well, half of her own form. Rose doesn't really die, per se, she just becomes half Steven and Half.....we don't really know. Still Rose is looked at as a leader, adored by several, and hated by many. If you ask me, Rose also has a lot of flaws and that is why I love her. Sure she gave up her form to have Steven, but she also killed thousands of Gems in the name of saving Earth. Rebellions aren't pretty, and while they won the battle, war seems to be on the verge of breaking out. Or does it? While Rose loved Greg, she overlooked the obvious affections of Pearl. Given with how little we truly know about her, I'm willing to bet Rose had some dirty secrets, and that's why I love her.

Speaking of Pearl, she has come a very long way since we met her. Ever the fixer and main mother figure, Pearl's undying love for Steven is way different than her love of Pearl. To make it better, she's actually chilled out quite a bit. When we first met her, she was very judgy, uppity, and super protective of Steven. Now, while she still is protective of Steven, Pearl is confident in not just herself, but those around her. Pearl also has had the most loss out of Rose's decision. Still, being left to care for Steven has been a pretty hefty challenge that Pearl took on with open arms. We see the fierce gem open up in ways we never expected. From her outbursts, to her tears, Pearl has been through a major change. She even trained Connie to help in the fight. Not to mention punching Peridot and standing up for herself. Pearl has taught herself so much, all in the name of Rose's cause...but she's found her own cause, her own reason to go on. That is what makes Pearl, Pearl!

The most with it character, Garnet, is actually two gems. Ruby and Sapphire are so in love that they can't stand to be apart. The hot headed, brash, and ironically bashful, Ruby is balanced out by the calm, icy, patient Sapphire. The two live in harmony as Garnet. What we didn't know until the latest season was that they had been the first gems of different types to fuse. Their love was so strong that they've only been apart a handful of times. Sapphire sacrificed everything she knew to save Ruby, and their love is something to be admired. Garnet is not just the most balanced, she's also the most endearing.

Of course Amethyst has her charms too. Sure she's more rough around the edges, but as far as the others go, Amethyst has no problem speaking her mind. Made and raised on earth, Amethyst is a pretty bullheaded, messy, gem that borders on crude. What she lacks in finesse, she makes up for in tenacity. Full of energy and always ready to take whatever head on, Amethyst is a pretty strong gem. Don't let that fool you though, she's got a softer side too. I suppose it's that tough exterior mixed with that soft sensitive center that makes Amethyst a pretty special gem.

All the crystal gems are wonderful and special. Each has their own unique flare that makes this show as amazing as it its. After all, they're all a bunch of lovable disasters! That's why I love every single one of them.

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