Steven Universe was made at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California, set in a Beach City inspired by real US seaside towns.
Where was Steven Universe made?
Steven Universe is a hand-drawn Cartoon Network series, made at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California. Its Beach City is inspired by US East Coast seaside towns.
How Steven Universe was made
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The studio – Burbank
Cartoon Network Studios produced the series in Burbank, California.
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Hand-drawn animation
The show is known for its soft colour and expressive, musical style.
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Created by Rebecca Sugar
Sugar was Cartoon Network’s first solo female series creator.
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Set in Beach City
The invented Beach City draws on the seaside towns of the US East Coast.
Where you can go instead
Beach City is fictional, but it is modelled on real East Coast beach towns of the Delmarva area – the kind of boardwalk towns you can still visit.
Steven Universe Fun Facts
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A Cartoon Network series It was made at Cartoon Network Studios.
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A musical style The show is famous for its songs.
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From Rebecca Sugar She was the network’s first solo female creator.
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A seaside setting Beach City draws on East Coast beach towns.
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A gem cast Its heroes are alien “Gems” protecting Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Steven Universe filmed on location?
No – it is a hand-drawn animated series.
Is it set in a real place?
Beach City is inspired by real US East Coast beach towns.
Who created it?
Rebecca Sugar.
Can you visit anywhere connected to it?
Yes – the Delmarva beach towns that inspired Beach City.
When did Steven Universe start?
2013.
