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Shows Like Steven Universe

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Adventure Time: Distant Lands
8.1

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

2020

Based on the animated series Adventure Time, these four specials explore the unseen corners of the world with both familiar and exciting brand-new characters.

The Legend of Korra
8.2

The Legend of Korra

2012

Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.

Steven Universe Future
8.2

Steven Universe Future

2019

After saving the universe, Steven is still at it, tying up every loose end. As he runs out of other people's problems to solve, he'll finally have to face his own.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
7.8

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

2025

Peter Parker is on his way to becoming a hero, but his path to get there is anything but ordinary.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
8.5

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

2018

Soldier Adora finds a magic sword -- and her identity as legendary hero She-Ra. She joins the Rebellion, but her best friend stays with the evil Horde.

Star vs. the Forces of Evil
8.4

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

2015

Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her.

Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
8.0

Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu

2012

When the fate of their world, Ninjago, is challenged by great threats, it's up to the ninja: Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya to save the world.

Generator Rex
8.5

Generator Rex

2010

Generator Rex, an average teenager with the ability to turn his body into amazing machines, helps the secret organization Providence save the world from the nanite threat and dangerous EVO monsters.

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Danny Phantom
8.3

Danny Phantom

2004

Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate.

PJ Masks
6.5

PJ Masks

2015

Connor, Greg and Amaya are normal kids by day, but at night they activate their bracelets, which link into their pajamas and give them fantastic super powers, turning them into their alternate identities: the PJ Masks! The team consists of Catboy (Connor), Gekko (Greg) and Owlette (Amaya). Together, they go on adventures, solve mysteries, and learn valuable lessons. Watch the first six seasons of PJ Masks now on Disney+!

The Spectacular Spider-Man
8.6

The Spectacular Spider-Man

2008

Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, not so typical 16-year-old Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains in the real world as he enters his junior year of high school.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold
7.6

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

2008

The Caped Crusader is teamed up with Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others in his quest to uphold justice.

Yin Yang Yo!
7.6

Yin Yang Yo!

2006

Two 11-year-old rabbit twins named Yin and Yang train under Master Yo, a grumpy old panda. They learn the sacred art of Woo Foo, a special type of martial arts that involves both might and magic. They must work together to save the world from evil villains and forces that want to destroy, corrupt or take it over. However, through all these adventures, Yin and Yang still portray stereotypical siblings; belligerently antagonistic but still ultimately caring about each other and working together if needed.

Spider-Man
8.3

Spider-Man

1994

Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.

My Adventures with Superman
8.2

My Adventures with Superman

2023

Twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet.

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
8.2

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

2010

With his secret identity now revealed to the world, Ben Tennyson continues to fight evil as a superhero with the help of the newly acquired Ultimatrix.

DC's Stargirl
7.7

DC's Stargirl

2020

Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.

Avatar: The Last Airbender
8.8

Avatar: The Last Airbender

2005

In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.

Big Hero 6 The Series
7.5

Big Hero 6 The Series

2017

Picking up immediately following the events in the feature film, these are the continuing adventures and friendship of 14-year-old tech genius Hiro and his compassionate, cutting-edge robot Baymax. As the new prodigy at San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, Hiro now faces daunting academic challenges and the social trials of being the little man on campus. Off campus, the stakes are raised for the high-tech heroes as they must protect their city from an array of scientifically enhanced villains.

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
7.2

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

2003

Bitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in need and a vigilante wanted by the police.

Why These Shows Are Similar

These recommendations share core qualities with Steven Universe (2013): Animation and Action & Adventure themes, similar pacing, and comparable production quality. NoBadPicks uses TMDB collaborative filtering, genre matching, and AI analysis to surface series most likely to resonate with fans of Steven Universe.

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