Steven Universe: Lapis Lazuli discovers Earth's wonders in exclusive clip Plus: Creator Rebecca Sugar talks the show's core By Dylan Kickham Published on May 16, 2016 02:52PM EDT Credit: Cartoon ...

Steven Universe, the popular animated series, is on a hiatus Cartoon Network Steven Universe returned on Cartoon Network in January after a two-month hiatus. However, after airing five back-to ...

6. Malachite : Jasper & Lapis Lazuli Some Gems are just not compatible. Case in point, the monstrous Malachite who made her first appearance in the season 1 finale, "Jail Break." ...

And that’s particularly problematic for her relationship with Lapis Lazuli, who still sees her as “that jerk who interrogated me,” the reason she can’t go back to Homeworld.

The universe comes alive with vibrant colors and a rolodex of characters -- many of them complex, nuanced and emotionally intelligent -- plus an unusual level of sophistication for the medium.

Steven’s drawing of Lapis and Peridot holding hands is a nod to the tip of an iceberg of fan art depicting what I can only assume is far, far more physical contact between the Gems.

“Steven Universe” Season 5 premiered last May 29 with the first four episodes. The current season has 26 planned episodes, so fans can still expect for 22 more.

Connie starts wearing one of Steven’s shirts, Peridot finds a pair of aviators so she can pretend to be Garnet, Lapis gets all nasally and messes up her hair, and Pumpkin has a party hat slipped ...