I feel you don't hear the melody as much in this version. Which makes me wonder if they'll gradually add more instruments to the arrangement over time, like they've done for the "Love Like You" ending.
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Steven Universe Season 2 |OT| Obama chuckled. "You mean the Crystal Gems?"
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I feel you don't hear the melody as much in this version. Which makes me wonder if they'll gradually add more instruments to the arrangement over time, like they've done for the "Love Like You" ending.
When Stevonnie makes their return, shit is going to get real.
Episode was fucking fantastic. Easily one of the best, they're bringing that heat right out the gate. Connie has always been my favorite character, and she just was perfect this episode. Her singing, her skills, her selflessness. Its also important to remember that she is still a kid and probably looks to Pearl as a role model. Pearl imprinted her fanaticism onto her to an unhealthy point. Speaking of which, I really feel bad for Pearl, she lost her reason to live and is still struggling to come to terms with Steven being his own person.
This show is too good, more or less.
After listening to it a few more times, I think it's the weird pause in the first three seconds that throws the rhythm off for me. Other than that, I miss the chip tune and strings from the first opening. But, like I said, the new arrangement is still great.
Yeah that was the first thing to stick out to me too. I'm glad to see some Joe Johnston animation in it though, even if it has to be a tad short (who also did tonight's episode!). His style's the one I tend to associate with the show. I'm looking forward to where the rest of the episodes this week take us, since, aside from knowing the basic plot of this episode, I'm going in blind.
I think that might be the case for all gems. Their uniqueness might be tied to their real life rarity.
That line
definitely contributes to the theory that gems have a certain role they're expected to fill based on their gem and or gem placement.
PaulExcellent
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What an AMAZING episode.
Still, Pearl is the worst gem. Ugh, she pisses me off.
Still, Pearl is the worst gem. Ugh, she pisses me off.
DrForester
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Agreed.
PaulExcellent
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There you go, dude. I think you backspaced a bit.
Also, Connie stays winning. It was a bit scary to see
her take Pearl's personality aspect so quickly, but it blew my mind how Steven and Sony started working together so quickly and efficiently against Pearl.
Great episode and new opening.
Plenty of information for speculation too:
Plenty of information for speculation too:
Rose was the pink diamond? We see the coliseum (made during the war) with four diamond colors, while the home world warship (presumably made post-war) only included three.
Additional evidence that pearls are mass produced? Pearl mentions that she "wasn't built for fighting." Also lends weight to the 'defective pearl" statement from Jasper.
Even more RosePearl fuel -
Pearl's breakdown + "she made me feel like I was everything" + "...and you just think of the life you'll have together after the war."
The interesting side is that this relationship is looking more and more like unrequited love. Pearl is obsessive to the point of co-dependency ("I am nothing; she is everything"). Did Rose see things the same way? If it wasn't reciprocated, why is Pearl still obsessed with Rose after thousands of years? Rose never confronted Pearl and clarified her stance?
Pearl is headed for darker times. She's going to lose it if she can't come to terms with Steven's existence.
Additional evidence that pearls are mass produced? Pearl mentions that she "wasn't built for fighting." Also lends weight to the 'defective pearl" statement from Jasper.
Even more RosePearl fuel -
Pearl's breakdown + "she made me feel like I was everything" + "...and you just think of the life you'll have together after the war."
The interesting side is that this relationship is looking more and more like unrequited love. Pearl is obsessive to the point of co-dependency ("I am nothing; she is everything"). Did Rose see things the same way? If it wasn't reciprocated, why is Pearl still obsessed with Rose after thousands of years? Rose never confronted Pearl and clarified her stance?
Pearl is headed for darker times. She's going to lose it if she can't come to terms with Steven's existence.
Mutanthands
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Damn, talk about firing in all cylinders! What a way to start the season. A new title, solid progression in more than one relationship, more Rose info. Wow. Steven Bomb 2.0 is already worth it.
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Rewatching the episode, you can also see 2 pink diamonds that are crumbled compared to the other 3 diamonds.
http://i.imgur.com/kgpADSB.png
http://i.imgur.com/AgzdtSI.png
Gotta love that that hidden lore.
http://i.imgur.com/kgpADSB.png
http://i.imgur.com/AgzdtSI.png
Gotta love that that hidden lore.
MisterGrey3000
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This was a great episode.
Like wow, they started off strong again; the crewniverse really knows what they're doing!
Edit: Forgot to mention that Pearl continues to remain amazing.
Like wow, they started off strong again; the crewniverse really knows what they're doing!
Edit: Forgot to mention that Pearl continues to remain amazing.
DeadPhoenix
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Fuck the rules, Connie for best Crystal Gem. I mean, I've been thinking that since Lion 2, but at this point she is just missing her own gem, and well, some arguments could be made for Stevonnie counting...
So, where are they? Moon and Earth in the background, standing on warp pad on some kind of shiny surface area... a ship, maybe?
Do the Gems have their own Cathedral Terra hidden away somewhere?
What if...?
This show is TTGL as hell sometimes. We had a hand ship, I bet that it's a part of a larger whole. We had Garnet Giga Drill Breaker. What more are we going to get?
mightynine
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Tears. A truly great episode with probably the best song yet.
The Technomancer
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Wow
Steven Universe is back with a bang alright
Steven Universe is back with a bang alright
Man that Sony conference and still four days of Steven Bomb to go.
Interesting. I wonder what antics Ronaldo will get up to this time haha.
Interesting. I wonder what antics Ronaldo will get up to this time haha.
SigmasonicX
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Great episode! I particularly liked the main song, Steven being uncomfortable around the hologram (while Pearl isn't; she's used to randomly dying, apparently), and Steven and Connie fighting together in the end. It was a bit disappointing how this episode was a bit of a retread in addressing Pearl's relationship with Rose, but there were a lot of nice new interactions and tidbits revealed.
As of yet, I don't like the new opening as much as the first.
As of yet, I don't like the new opening as much as the first.
DeadPhoenix
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Connie pretty much makes the opening it for me. The rest of it isn't to bad either though.
Yeah, me too. I got way too excited when I saw that, lol.
MisterGrey3000
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I'm really loving how Connie has basically become an honorary Crystal Gem, and it great to see that notion supported by the new intro.
I'm really digging the fact that the nerdy muggle friend in SU is more than just a bothersome liability who happens to also be "comic relief".
I'm really digging the fact that the nerdy muggle friend in SU is more than just a bothersome liability who happens to also be "comic relief".
NeckToChicken
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Oh man, near the end when
Show continues to please.
Steven blocks Pearl's return strike in slow motion. Them's some eyes of flame right there.
Show continues to please.
MisterGrey3000
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I feel like Pearl saying things such as " It was here that I became familiar with the human concept of being a knight; completely dedicated to a person...and a cause!!" really lends even more credence to the theory/idea that she was never meant to fight in any way, shape, or form. I'm honestly imagining her as some little maid/mechanic/walking storage unit on the homeworld of old.
SigmasonicX
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I have to admit, I'm somewhat jealous that this thread is getting more activity than my MLP thread, but I suppose SU does have actual overall plot stuff to talk about.
Currently listening to "Do it for Him" multiple times.
Currently listening to "Do it for Him" multiple times.
SpaceCadetKeon
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We got so much cool stuff with this episode. New intro, Steven and Connie song, Pearl and Connie song, Steven and Connie sparring with Pearl back-to-back. I love this show so goddamn much.
Co-signed.
commanderpepper
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Steven and Connie make a good team. I wonder how she'll get the big sword.
Steven just has to pull it out of Lion, right? I know they like to let things simmer for a while, but the eventual Stevonnie Knight episode is going to explode my brain. I hope it comes soon.
Mutanthands
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Hell, we got Garnet telling Amethyst a joke! She's really opened up as a character since "Stronger Than You."
Hours Left
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I want to watch this show so badly, but they make it so damn hard in Canada...
*rages*
*rages*
Full Disclosure was the official beginning of S2 but considering the timing of the Steven Bomb and the new opening we might as well consider this the kick off of Season 2 since that is how everyone else will view it unofficially.
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