Steven Universe contains a wide variety of cultural references. Pearl’s design closely resembles that of Mozu and Kiwi from the Franky Family in One Piece’s “Water 7” arc. Additionally, their characters follow a similar role as both accessories and s
There are also multiple LGBT characters and relationships portrayed throughout the series, including Ruby and Sapphire, Pearl and Rose, and even the nonbinary Stevonnie. Utena has also influenced some of the humor in Steven Universe as well. As Sugar explains, “(Utena) is so extreme that it...