Steven Universe
Also known as: Steven Quartz Universe, Steven DeMayo
Half-Gem boy who inherited his mother Rose Quartz's gem and her every unresolved problem, ending an intergalactic war with empathy. Steven Universe Future's portrait of his cracking under it all transformed the fandom's fic.
Other Steven Universe Characters
Pearl
9k works
Devoted Crystal Gem who rebelled against Homeworld for love of Rose Quartz and spent millennia defined by that grief. Her arc from possessive mourning to self-possession is one of animation's great queer stories.
Peridot
7k works
Homeworld technician who arrived to check on a doomsday geo-weapon and defected after calling Yellow Diamond a clod to her face. Her barn-era partnership with Lapis made Lapidot a fandom institution.
Lapis Lazuli
7k works
Ocean-controlling Gem who spent millennia trapped in a mirror, then fused with Jasper into the mutually destructive Malachite. Her slow recovery at the barn gave the show its most direct portrait of an abusive relationship's aftermath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Steven Universe?
Steven Universe appears in 12k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Steven Universe fandom. You can browse all Steven Universe fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Steven Universe ships?
The most popular Steven Universe ships include Connie Maheswaran/Steven Universe. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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