#cartoon: she ra and the princesses of power

[sizzling-eggs]

Do you ever watch a show or a movie or any piece of media meant for kids and just think about how the story or character or that one scene or whatever just spoke to your heart and soul, or just how profound it made you happy or break your heart. And just sit their thinking that this is for literal children, who probably still couldn't 100% understand the gravity of what they are consuming or probably couldn't articulate how they felt about it other than say they liked it or they dont, or it made them happy or sad, and you, a grown ass person is just thinking about how this thing meant for kids is just so simple yet complex with so many layers of emotions and plot and etc. That explores themes and subject better than media meant for your age, in a way that is simple yet incredible done.

[inbarfink]

Okay, with the 2010’s era of cartoons now firmly in the rear view, I’m curious…

If I missed your favorite 2010’s cartoon, feel free to add them in the tags. If I get enough ‘what about X’ comments I’ll probably do a second poll with all of the write-in answers. Please just note that I’m talking about cartoons that started between 2010 and 2019 (and preferably ended before 2020, that's less mandatory but I want to prioritize cartoons that did all or at least the majority of their run during the New Tens), there’s a reason why ‘Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts’ or ‘The Owl House’ are not on the list.

[locuas642]

I never watched James Somerton. but I do remember when there was an increasing criticism ("criticism") of Animated shows like Steven Universe of She-Ra being "female-led queer shows" showing that queer women had an "easier" time getting heard of than Queer men.

And at the time I wasnt sure how much I personally could add to that discussion or how much was my place. but now that I feel I have better words to explain my feelings I can say I always thought it was bull.

Queer women do not have an "easier" time getting heard or getting their shows produced. Steven Universe got cancelled for homophobic reasons, and She-Ra had to be extremely careful with how they made Catradora Canon.

Those shows were also teared apart by "fans" who tried their hardest to make the most bad-faith arguments for these shows.

And yes, it is important to mention, ND Stevenson goes by He/Him while Rebecca Sugar is Non-binary, and that comes with their own set of discrimination, including getting misgendered. At the time, before they were out and everyone acted on the belief they were Cis, the argument was that as queer women, they had an "advantage" compared to other queer men, and also Dana Terrace (who is Cis as far as I know) also received this criticism. Most important, they would be shit takes regardless of that

and it's such bullshit, not just because of how unhelpful it is. How it tries to tear down important works and reduce them as a competition. But because of the deeply misogynistic root on it all: that these shows could only get made for "diversity points." That the only reason they got these shows made wasn't because of the blood sweat and tears of queer people working in an industry that is hostile to them. a negation and erasure of their effort.

[aenslem]

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020) ⤷ 5.10 ∙ Return to the Fright Zone

[stuffedowl]

mrrmeow ♥

[arthdoesart]

Bonus...

Catra wonders why the pink shape-shifting tiger sounds familiar 🤔

This is an old artwork of mine from IG (@niickiepie)

[coyotiii17]

nothing without her

[froggiefacedlovee]

LETS GO SAPPHICS

Also additional queer relationship:

[morgangalaxy43]

Queer cartoons are so cool I wish gay people were real

[troythecatfish]

[faelingmagic]

Today’s character is Entrapta from Shera and the Princesses of Power!

As I am autistic myself, I also wanted to do something for Autism Awareness Month and Entrapta was my favourite autistic character to do that! 💕

She’s also a great choice because she relates to me a lot with my autism. Entrapta had trouble with friendships and social cues and sometimes no social filter at all, but she did care for them despite the different way she would show it. It can be hard to sometimes realize these things but doesn’t mean we can’t learn them.

Even if you don’t understand things that most people would, that is totally okay! We are all built and learn differently, everyone is completely unique and beautiful in their own special way. Let your differences in yourself become your super power! 💕✨

If there’s any autistic characters you’d like to see this month or in general, let me know!

[dorkspine]

Goodbye to peak Mickey Mouse cartoon.

[keeeywiii]

It's the dramatic sapphic breakup scenes for me

[anawkwardgalnamedtarazan]

Between "Corridors" and "Stranded" from She-Ra:

🏹💔💫

(I can't be the only one thinking this!!! XP)

Based on...

EDIT: Credit to Myszka (@sweepswoop_) from Twitter.

(Please don't sue me😳🥺)

[do-you-ship-it-polls]

Do you ship it?

[stuffedowl]

The power of love