History of LGBT characters in animation: 2010s
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The depiction of LGBTQ characters in animated series in the 2010s changed significantly from the previous decade; especially in Western animation.[1] This included Rebecca Sugar's Steven Universe which aired on Cartoon Network[2] and praised for going "above and beyond when it comes to inclusive storytelling"[3] The 2010s also brought with it shows such as Adventure Time, The Legend of Korra, BoJack Horseman, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Amphibia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and The Bravest Knight, among others, all of which had strong LGBTQ characters.[4][5][6] Representation of LGBTQ characters would only continue to grow in the 2020s.