If it wasn’t for Star, I’d say that this was the high water mark for modern children’s cartoons.Īnd for something completely different, here we have probably the high water mark for adult modern animated programming. Following in the aforementioned show’s footsteps, not only do we watch the titular Steven grow as the seasons go on, but we also slowly learn about the world he lives in, and the people (and aliens) that inhabit it. Brainchild of former Adventure Time storyboard artist Rebecca Sugar, few shows have had a cast with such a diverse range of race, body type, and orientation(?). Okay, yeah, this is what the thread title was referring to. Plus, their seven-part miniseries have both been absolutely top notch, both in terms of inventive future/fantasy settings and intense character study. It’s certainly stumbled with a few of it’s subplots, but I think it’s stayed really strong even today. It’s Harry Potter-esque escalation of stakes as we watch a young character grow into adulthood has been hugely influential, as well as it’s loose but clearly defined style and powerhouse cast. No list of modern cartoons would be complete without this gem. It also has a rouges gallery of some of the best villeins I’ve seen in a show since… well… It manages to be extremely funny and fantastical, but keeps the characters believable and has some genuinely touching moments. I’ll start it off, if you want to see something on the list, write up a little paragraph about it and I’ll stick it here.Īn absolutely standout show on Disney XD, it follows Star Butterfly, a princess from a semi-medieval alternate reality called “Muni.” After she inherits the family magic wand and makes a mess of the kingdom, she is sent to train on Earth, where she befriends the awkward but kind-hearted Marco Diaz. First Post Reserved for Thread Recommendation List!
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