Posts by Justin Cummings

 
  • Steven (Steven Universe  Roundtable #1) –  Overly Animated Podcast #126

    Steven (Steven Universe Roundtable #1) – Overly Animated Podcast #126

    We go in-depth into Steven’s character in the first of our Roundtable Discussions featuring specific Steven Universe Topics. On this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, Justin Cummings, and Michelle Anderer.

     
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    What Makes a Good Series Finale?

    Like it or not, at some point every series must end. It can happen one of two ways, with a sudden cancellation, or a proper series finale. In regards to the first, one could argue that each season finale should […]

     
  • How Death Note is a Modern Greek Tragedy

    How Death Note is a Modern Greek Tragedy

    Death Note is one of the most recognized anime in the world and for good reason.  Death Note has wide appeal and I’m here to argue that’s because it follows one of the oldest forms of entertainment, the Greek tragedy. […]

     
  • Keeping Track of Characters: The Controlled Chaos of Total Drama

    Keeping Track of Characters: The Controlled Chaos of Total Drama

    Many shows have large ensemble casts: The Simpsons, Adventure Time, and The Amazing World of Gumball just to name a few.  Few shows however can compete with what has been accomplished by the Total Drama series in just five seasons. […]

     
  • Steven and Connie – Overly Animated Podcast #101

    Steven and Connie – Overly Animated Podcast #101

    Dylan Hysen and Justin Cummings take a deeper look into Steven and Connie’s relationship on Steven Universe. Check out the article Justin wrote on this topic: https://www.overlyanimated.com/2015/12/26/why-steven-and-connie-compose-televisions-greatest-love-story/

     
  • Top Ten Songs in Steven Universe

    Top Ten Songs in Steven Universe

    Yes, everyone is making this list; I know it’s not quite as out there and analytical as other pieces I’ve done but I figure I’d throw my two cents in on the subject.  This list will be looking at the […]

     
  • Adventure Time’s Villain Limbo

    Adventure Time’s Villain Limbo

    I was looking through TV Tropes (always a great way to start a sentence I know) and was reading up on villains in animation to try and come up with a new piece.  As I was reading I came upon […]

     
  • The Interesting Case of Songs in Cartoons

    The Interesting Case of Songs in Cartoons

    Recently Dylan wrote a piece on this site about theme music for shows.  I read the piece and was inspired to explore the idea of music in cartoons deeper.  I realized this split into two sides: songs and scores.  As much as […]

     
  • Why Steven and Connie Compose Television’s Greatest Love Story

    Why Steven and Connie Compose Television’s Greatest Love Story

    Yes, the story of Steven Universe and Connie is a love story, but not in the sense some would think.  Steven and Connie, as it stands now, are about ten to eleven years old, they aren’t ready to marry and […]

     
  • The Hidden Gem of “Miles From Tomorrowland”

    The Hidden Gem of “Miles From Tomorrowland”

    So if you don’t have a younger sibling or child you may not be paying attention to Disney Junior, which has surprisingly improved its line-up over the last year.  If you aren’t you’re missing out on a show I admit […]