History BaseBreakingCharacter / StevenUniverse

** Blue Diamond is easily the most divisive of the remaining Diamonds. Some hold her as ANaziByAnyOtherName and an abusive BigSisterBully. Others love her for her AffablyEvil nature and her [[TheAtoner interactions]] [[CoolAunt with Steven]], and genuinely [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds feel sorry for her due to her losing her "little sister" and having to suffer under Homeworld's ways]]. Then they are those who are indifferent towards her, but like her mainly for [[EvilIsSexy her]] [[HotGoddess design]].

* While all the fusion characters have been overall well received, Sunstone (Steven and Garnet's fusion) is by far the most divisive, in both character design and characterization. In terms of character design, some think that simply turning Steven and Garnet into a [[TheFaceOfTheSun sun-inspired]] fusion, complete with sunglasses, is beyond lazy, as the fusion seems to be designed after it's name, rather than the Gems they're made of. Similarly, many criticize the design for being too similar to Steven, with Garnet only providing the CoolShades, FingerlessGloves and Ruby and Sapphire themed pockets, if one looks closely. Others love the design for it's simplicity, thinking they [[NonStandardCharacterDesign positively stand out]] from other fusions, and argue that the fusion looking too similar to Steven is a problem with Steven's fusions in general, rather than being specific to Sunstone, since Steven's clothes can't turn into light to be incorporated into the fusion. In terms of characterization, many believe that their/her constant BreakingTheFourthWall and [[DontTryThisAtHome PSA-talk]] is incredibly obnoxious, while others find it hilarious.

* Andy [=DeMayo=] is either a well-rounded character with a very moving HeelRealization, an understandable man who was overwhelmed by multiple events hitting him all at once, or an unsympathetic bigot who needed way more of a comeuppance for his hateful statements. It ''really'' didn't help that he was introduced just one week after the 2016 US presidential election, meaning many fans were in no kind of mood to give any slack to a guy ranting about hippies and immigrants destroying society. Others still have used the election to point out that SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped, as if more people had tried to reach out and build bridges with people like Andy rather than leave them feeling alone and forgotten, the result of the election might have been different.

* While all the fusion characters have been overall well received, Sunstone (Steven and Garnet's fusion) is by far the most divisive, in both character design and characterization. In terms of character design, some think that simply turning Steven and Garnet into a [[TheFaceOfTheSun sun-inspired]] fusion, complete with sunglasses, is beyond lazy, as the fusion seems to be designed after it's name, rather than the Gems they're made of. Similarly, many criticize the design for being too similar to Steven, with Garnet only providing the CoolShades, FingerlessGloves and Ruby and Sapphire themed pockets, if one looks closely. Others love the design for it's simplicity, thinking they [[NonStandardCharacterDesign positively stand out]] from other fusions, and argue that the fusion looking too similar to Steven is a problem with Steven's fusions in general, rather than being specific to Sunstone, since Steven's clothes can't turn into light to be incorporated into the fusion. In terms of characterization, many believe that their/her constant BreakingTheFourthWall and [[DontTryThisAtHome PSA-talk]] is incredibly obnoxious, while others find it hilarious.
* Steven received this during the segments of "Steven Universe Future". While a majority of the fans could sympathize with him, some of the fans thought that he's becoming a jerk towards everyone despite that it was all his fault for doing those things in the first place and not to mention his behavior to his father in "Mr. Universe" where he angrily blames his father for not giving him a proper childhood which divides the fans even more.

* While all the fusion characters have been overall well received, Sunstone (Steven and Garnet's fusion) is by far the most divisive, in both character design and characterization. In terms of character design, some think that simply turning Steven and Garnet into a [[TheFaceOfTheSun sun-inspired]] fusion, complete with sunglasses, is beyond lazy, as the fusion seems to be designed after it's name, rather than the Gems they're made of. Similarly, many criticize the design for being too similar to Steven, with Garnet only providing the CoolShades, FingerlessGloves and Ruby and Sapphire themed pockets, if one looks closely. Others love the design for it's simplicity, thinking they [[NonStandardCharacterDesign positively stand out]] from other fusions, and argue that the fusion looking too similar to Steven is a problem with Steven's fusions in general, rather than being specific to Sunstone, since Steven's clothes can't turn into light to be incorporated into the fusion. In terms of characterization, many believe that their/her constant BreakingTheFourthWall and [[DontTryThisAtHome PSA-talk]] is incredibly obnoxious, while others find it hilarious.

* The Diamonds in general are divisive characters, some being willing to forgive them for their actions, justifying them with their BlueAndOrangeMorality. Others think they're bland villains or interesting characters with wasted potential, thinking the show would've been better if they were actually traditionally defeated rather than simply talked down. And a third group doesn't mind the idea of them being redeemed, but felt that the show rushed it too fast (especially White Diamond) compared to the more gradual turns of other less "evil" characters like Peridot. Then there's a fourth group who holds that they should all be ''severly'' punished, not because they're bland or traditionally evil, but because they're responsible for the deaths of countless gems, not to mention the genocide and devestation of numerous life-bearing worlds.[[note]]Then again, they ''did'' have to give up their authority, colonies, power, and statuses, so there's at least that.[[/note]]

** Blue Diamond is easily the most divisive of the remaining Diamonds. Some hold her as ANaziByAnyOtherName and an abusive BigSisterBully. Others love her for her AffablyEvil nature and her [[TheAtoner interactions]] [[CoolAunt with Steven]], and genuinely [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds feel sorry for her due to her losing her "little sister" and having to suffer under Homeworld's ways]]. Then they are those who are indifferent towards her, but like her mainly for [[EvilIsSexy her]] [[HotGoddess design]].