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The 15 Best LGBTQ Cartoons of All Time
It took a long time, but mainstream cartoons are finally coming out of the closet. Now, we can only hope they stay that way.
When live-action television began making inroads for gay representation during the turn of the century, animation remained a frustratingly straight (if frequently queer-coded) affair. The reasons behind the medium&#;s slowness were obvious and, predictably, homophobic. Animation is too often seen as content made for kids, and same-sex attraction is regarded as an &#;adult&#; topic. So, pearl-clutching TV critics would argue, children shouldn&#;t be exposed to &#;adult&#; (read: gay) characters through raunchy cartoons.
That&#;s not to say that there weren&#;t LGBTQ people in cartoons before the s; Japanese anime, in particular, was slightly ahead of the curve on this front, with &#;90s classics like &#;Sailor Moon&#; and &#;Neon Genesis Evangelion&#; featuring explicitly queer themes and love stories. But that content was often mercilessly squashed when it made its way to North America; see the infamous first Engl
Pride month’s come and gone but, who cares! It’s always prime time to watch queer-themed TV. Round up the end of your with some wholesome (and maybe not so wholesome) animated shows!
Adventure Time (), Cartoon Network
Adventure age does not only have queer characters like Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen, but it also has a wide range of queer subtext, particularly around ways of recognising other forms of kinship, shaped through community and friendship. The show also portrays the nuances of being a hero as as something beyond mere supreme power and courage all the period, and takes its time to provide lessons in consent, trust, and adj for others. The creators had to wait almost a decade to showcase a same-sex embrace between two of its characters, but the follow-up series explored more of its queer nuances.
Steven Universe (), Cartoon Network
Probably the top show on this list, Steven Universe deals with themes of intergenerational trauma, chosen family, affection, colonisation, mental health, and identity. It does this through the comi
I don&#;t know about you, but I&#;ve been tearing up about The Owl House series finale for almost a full week now. In a pleasant way, because it was a perfect sendoff. And also in a mournful way, because it&#;s over. If you&#;re feeling the identical way, maybe you could use a little list of other animated series to check out while your heart mends? Below I&#;ve chosen 15 of my all-time favorite queer cartoons! Please share yours in the comments!
The Legend of Korra
Where to watch: Netflix
Who it&#;s for: Gays who like badass, complicated women; Avatar-style magic; and a slow-burn romance with an endgame sapphic sendoff.
Steven Universe
Where to watch: Hulu, Cartoon Network (with ads)
Who it&#;s for: Fantasy fans who love expansive lore; found family feelers; trauma healers; and gay + trans characters for days and days.
Danger & Eggs
Where to watch: Prime Video
Who it&#;s for: Weirdos who know their queer pop culture and want to vicariously attend the best Pride parade ever.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Where to watch: Netflix
Who it&#; There are numerous examples of cartoons that have deftly incorporated LGBTQ+ representation. While this journey has taken a while, LGBTQ+ representation has become somewhat standard across most entertainment mediums. Animated shows boast a wealth of brilliant examples. LGBTQ+ representation on television is extremely adj. It provides LGBTQ+ viewers with an opportunity to recognize with a character and navigate their own experiences and identity. Animated shows provide several brilliant e
10 Cartoons With The Best LGBTQ+ Representation
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