15 Best Animated Shows Since The Simpsons
11. Steven Universe
Created by Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe follows the adventures of the eponymous protagonist and his companion, Garnet. Garnet leads the Crystal Gems, the magical self-appointed guardians of the universe. The main audience for the series is children, but its likeable charm has appealed to older audiences as well.
Steven Universe spans five seasons and one-hundred and sixty episodes, not including the follow-up series Steven Universe Future, which aired between December 2019 and March 2020, consisting of twenty episodes designed as an epilogue to the original series.
The series has received acclaim from critics for its characterisation, themes, visual style, music, and storytelling.
Steven Universe has spawned a flood of merchandise, including several companion books, three video-games, a series of comics, and a critically acclaimed television film, Steven Universe: The Movie.
Its childish but likeable nature makes Steven Universe one of the best modern animated TV shows.