Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.
Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.
Christian Simon, Kutztown University
It’s time to bring this animation legend back into the spotlight, despite the concerns of long-time fans about his new role.
It’s time to bring this animation legend back into the spotlight, despite the concerns of long-time fans about his new role.
Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio
The channel is dominating the world of young adult animation, but getting there wasn’t child’s play.
The channel is dominating the world of young adult animation, but getting there wasn’t child’s play.
Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College
Although TV programming aimed at kids is becoming more inclusive, it still has a long way to go.
Although TV programming aimed at kids is becoming more inclusive, it still has a long way to go.
Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University
Though the character isn’t written to be autistic in the show, she still serves as a positive portrayal of what it means to have autism.
Though the character isn’t written to be autistic in the show, she still serves as a positive portrayal of what it means to have autism.
Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University
Even though there isn’t a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character’s identity struggles.
Even though there isn’t a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character’s identity struggles.
Nathan Coles, Oakland University
Finally, kids cartoons are starting to feature well-written LGBTQ+ characters.
Finally, kids cartoons are starting to feature well-written LGBTQ+ characters.
Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University
‘Adventure Time’ and ‘Steven Universe’ have both taken bold steps to normalize queer relationships in children’s television.
‘Adventure Time’ and ‘Steven Universe’ have both taken bold steps to normalize queer relationships in children’s television.
Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis
The brilliant show is gearing up for its best release yet.
The brilliant show is gearing up for its best release yet.
Danielle Keating, Concordia University
As if the last thing you needed was another reason to watch the show.
As if the last thing you needed was another reason to watch the show.
Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida
That’s right—a Cartoon Network show is setting the pace for intersectional representation.
That’s right—a Cartoon Network show is setting the pace for intersectional representation.