Under the Surface (Jasper from Steven Universe Animatic)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- An animatic I have been working on for a while :o) !!! It took around 2 weeks to finish, so enjoy!
Song: Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure
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Steven Universe © Rebecca Sugar
jasper definitely had a lot of stress on her to be a perfect gem because she CAME OUT perfect....
This is fantastic! Also gives two things I wish the show had: a Jasper song, and her and Amethyst having some interactions that don't involve punching each other XD
There are two *very* brief scenes in which Amethyst says "sis" to Jasper, one when she bubbles her gem after their fight at the end of season 3, and one, non-dubbed but with her lips forming the words, at the end of season 5 when Jasper is unbubbled and uncorrupted, while the "We are the Crystal Gems" reprise is sung. Buuuut yeah this video gave us more sisterhood and I'm here for this :D :D
THIS IS OUTSTANDING!!! I love the "give it to your sister, your sister's older" line because of how amethyst calls jasper "sis"
I'm glad I'm not the only that heard Surface Pressure and immediately thought of Jasper.
Me too! 🤩
@@CrystalWolf94WOAH how’d I find you here :)
I love how the song speaks of purpose, the thing Jasper struggled with the most, especially flashing Steven when the lyrics "I think about my purpose...can I somehow preserve this?" Echoing her purpose with pink! Amazing work!!
This is what happened between ‘I Am My Monster’ and ‘The Future’ and no one can change my mind
Facts 👍👍👍👍
THIS IS SO UNDERRATED WTF
AGREED
I think this even fits better with Mirabel sounding a lot like Amethyst in some voice-lines
Edit: Personally I even at times found Luisa sounding similair to Garnet, like at "Pressure like a drip, drip, drip, that'll never stop, whoa-oh
Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh-oh"
2:54 😂 I love how she just crawls out of the bathtub while Steven is traumatized 🤣 excellent touch here I really enjoyed that!!
Good casting with jasper as Louisa
Oh fuck yes someone who realizes how absolutely terrible Jasper's had it. I'm all for Jasper being the big bad villain but like. She came out completely perfect and was expected to uphold that 24/7, even by the Ruby Squad when Amethyst pretended to be her. She actively paused and faltered when first hit by Amethyst's whip, and judging by the fact that Holly Blue has an electric whip... Yeah some dots can be connected. I don't think a weapon defines a Gem but Jasper's weapon is defense at it's base, she had to find out ways to use it offensively, and as shown in canon prefers to use the Quartz Spinny Ball, Gem Destabilizers, or in Malachite tends to use Lapis's water control (and turning it to ice which is a neat combo). While I love Lapis, she was an absolute *asshole* to Jasper while Malachite was formed, as you showed. Her diamond was the person Jasper was expected to take down. Jasper is the *first* true on-screen shattering ever seen.
Let's be real all the shown Quartzes are fucked up (Famethyst, Amethyst, Jasper, Skinny Jasper, Carnelian, Ect.) but they were also made on Earth during/around/after in Amethyst's case the war so yea-
Yeah just imagine being basically tied up and constantly in a state of drowning and fighting for MONTHS if I recall, desperately struggling to get control and when you finally do you get it for a few seconds at best before being drowned again.
ugh i was not expecting this but it's everything i wanted, the way you drew all of jaspers trauma, how well the song fits her and her issues of self worth tied to her power and strength, so good!!
holy fuck this is what a fucking amazing jasper redemption arc would include, i honestly hate most interpretations of her redemption but having amethyst actually not just give up on her and her finally facing her trauma is so fucking amazing
The moment where she sings "never breaks...." Gets shattered. Exits the bathtub "no mistakes" is SO FUCKING CLEAN DUDE. MY WHOLE BODY GOT CHILLS.
this song is literally so canon for her omg
The Steven Universe needs to resurface again so this can get the thousands of views it deserves.
i had never thought about how traumatized she would be jeegus
this fells like when steven left the town amethyst and jasper meet up
thx for the heart
I love this! I also love how you included how malachite was also an abusive relationship towards her! Love it love it
OKAY NOW THIS IS WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY UNDERRATED
Every single frame is so well-thought out, and the quality of the references are just *chef’s kiss*
Honestly, I especially liked how Jasper literally went *under the surface* of the water when that line was said at 1:40, and how each of the hexagon walls bumping into jasper was timed perfectly with the boulders falling in the original scene at 2:44.
Jasper was such a good choice for this song and all the scenes fit in with lyrics perfectly.
I could honestly just write an entire essay about this, it’s just amazing, seriously.
If Steven Universe hadn't been canceled because Cartoon Network wasn't afraid of losing views across the seas, we probably could have got something like this.
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I was just thinking about how if Jasper had a song, something like Surface Pressure would be perfect for her, and then the next thing I know, I discover this little gem (no pun intended)! Great nerds do think alike!
*[You seem nervous, Jasper-]*
That broke my heart. I always thought this song fit Jasper perfectly. 😭
I VIBE WITH THIIIS
YOU TELL EM JASPER!
Oh my stars. I just saw Encanto and was looking for a video like this, expecting a Garnet AMV or something.
But this is. This is so much more. This fits Jasper so PERFECTLY. Kudos to you for, for all this, for illustrating all of her struggles and point of view so amazingly, and for painting this messy sisterhood with Amethyst (faintly evoked in the show).
Also the presence of Lapis during the underwater mention was a stellar move.
This is fantastic since the creators have confirmed that jasper has a lot of pressure
The song at 2:07 sounded so familiar to me but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. It just gave me Steven Universe/Adventure Time vibes. And while trying to figure that out I found this masterpiece. It’s awesome 👏
I think it's the piano and how the vocals flow up and down
the person who composed the music for the Hamilton musical did the music, such a genius
wait..
*this actually fits Jasper*
The fact jasper is trumatized and this song is literally perfect for her I love your animations
OMG perfect!
Now that I think about it, Luisa is a bit like Jasper but with a good heart
I really wish jasper had her own song like this
This really fits her character!!
Wow, this was SO AMAZING! And it really made me realize that...Amethyst was LUCKY she came out of the ground after the war. If she had come out earlier she would've either been bubbled for centuries like the Rose Quartzes, or forced to serve Blue or Yellow Diamond, both of which probably BLAME Pink's gems for not protecting her properly. And Jasper has it worst of all because she's always been revered as a perfect, powerful specimen. So she probably took a brunt of blame from the Diamonds herself, especially from Yellow, and internalized all that as failure on her very existence.
This feels more appropriate for Steven, seeing as how HE carries the team's issues on his small shoulders
I love how Amethyst is listening to Jasper like Mirabel does to Luisa ;_;
I fucking love Jasper and feel so bad for her and her trauma that nobody really acknowledges. (She’s definitely not the best person, but she is a product of her environment) I would say she’s had it as bad as Pearl tbh (I love them both)
Oddly enough I feel like this animation is the best way anybody has ever described Jasper and her perfectionism issues
If jasper had a redemption arc (which she deserved) it would be something like this
is it just me or does louisa's voice fits jasper like- a lot
about damn time that someone put jasper to this song: it fits her WAY too perfectly not to.
KIMBERLY BROOKS NEEDS TO SEE THIS
I SCREECHED WHEN I SAW THISSS. as soon as I watched the movie I imagined my gal jasper!
I’m shook at how nicely this fits Jasper
this fits her PERFECTLY
THIS IS SO WELL PUT
THE SCENES ARE SOOOOO WELL MADE, ALL THE JASPER TRAGETORY
the moment she fuses with lapis foward I couldn't hold my hype, this is SO GOOD and so underrated, I LOVED the transitions like in "under the surface" (when she fuses) and when Steven breaks her, you did an amazing job! It is probably one of my favorite animatics as concept!!!
the lines also works very well!! The expressions??? So vivid!! You've made the song fit perfectly with everything!! I loved every moment and every detail!
Pronto, Jasper finalmente tem uma música que combina com ela nas animações 🎉
i really wish this got a fully animated version
Holy SHIT this gave me a whole different perspective.
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE this! My favourite part is how you timed the "Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks" part with the impact of each shield! Phenomenal work!
So... AWESOME OOOOH I can't stop watching it but poor jasper she feels like that I feel bad for her but the art is lovely
if steven universe never stopped then this song might have been used :D
I miss Steven universe.. happy the fandom is still alive!!!!
This is the most perfect I've ever seen in my entire life
Anyone equally messed up as Steven is Jasper
Jasper fits this song so well. It's great!
I like to imagine Amethyst gave gave her a hug after this
The video I’ve been waiting for
I honestly feel like this song is like perfect for Jasper
Even though I dislike Steven Universe, this is so well made. Underrated.
When I heard this song I immediately thought of jasper, I’m so glad you’ve done this already and at such good quality
jasper is really misunderstood in very specific aspects, that’s why i love her in later seasons
While I say that this is fitting in a sense for Jasper, I think this song was more fitting for Stephen. Love your animation though. It was brilliant.
Now that I see you mentioning it, it would've been a good fit for Steven too, that's true, with a lot of Rose Quartz's appearances! That being said, I love this Jasper-centered opportunity of framing Amethyst and Jasper's sisterhood of sorts * - *
Putting aside the fact that that this is amazing, great and you've perfectly captured the steven universe style;
3:10
BRUH
THIS
LOOKS
SO
GOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDD
I havent watched Steven Universe in two years but I can literally hear ittt as them it works so well
Your art is beautiful
How am I just now finding this? This animatic is by far one of the best I’ve seen in months! Not to mention the voice fits amethyst very well. Great work :)
Oh damn I love it so much
When I first heard this song in theaters, I IMMEDIATELY made comparisons between Jasper and Luisa (and not JUST for the fact they're both "swol")
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!! I LOVE THIS !! JASPERR!!!!
Why is this song so perfect for Jasper?
HOLY CRAP!! I know this is a few years old now but seriously, KUDOS!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE! You are so skilled in not only drawing and animating beautifully but also just making a bunch of frames and drawing so… meaningful! This song was also just downright, hands down, PERFECT for Amethyst and Jasper. I cannot even find words to express just how genuinely impressed this animation made me. I hope you’re doing well and i would just like you to know that i think that this is absolutely outstanding. Be proud of yourself!!! :)
Why do their voices fit sooo well?
Your Animatic is amazing!!! I love the way you draw Jasper and Amethyst! They're so expressive!
I cannot explain how much I would LOVE to see this animated. This animatic just looks so incredible. It's just everything I couldve asked for a Jasper animatic to "Surface Pressure." Just.. such an amazing job on this whole thing.
Yes! Jasper is perfect for this song.
2:01 the background music makes this even better
Yooooooo! This is absolutely incredible!! I especially liked that moment in the head of Malachite
Going down memory lane here I see. Cool.
YES! THANK YOU!
How is this so perfect?!
2:49 "Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks" [Immediately breaks]
Holy smokes, this is only of the best song animatics I seen in a long while. You just gain a sub
Steven - Mirabel
Pearl - Pepa
Amethyst - Camilo
Garnet - Abuela (?)
Peridot - Antonio
Bismuth - Felix
Yellow Pearl - Isabella
Blue Pearl - Dolores
Yellow Zircon - Mariano (?)
Blue Diamond - Julieta
Agustin - Blue Zircon (?)
Pink Diamond - Bruno
Jasper - Luisa
When this song came on when I first saw the movie, I immediately thought of Jasper.
Mierda,realmente no esperaba que fuera tan bueno y ahora prácticamente podría hacer un ensayo de porque esto es lo mejor del mundo :'D
2:41 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
(this video is perfect 😍. it's like i envisioned it in my head when this song made me think of jasper)
Thanks for bringing me back to the Steven Universe fandom!!
Gorgeous work! I love the scenes you picked and the flow. I also love that you picked Amythest as Mirabel. It fits so well.
YEEEEEEEEESSS this song fits her so well it's unfair lol.
Oh, so I’m not the ONLY one who had the idea for a Jasper animatic after hearing this song…
Here’s what my version would be like:
CONTEXT: This is part of my post-Future AU focused on Jasper’s rehabilitation, Steven’s continued healing, and Emerald becoming the next big bad. At this point in the story, Jasper has saved Amethyst from being shattered by a drone created by Emerald, but Ames ends up getting poofed. Shortly after reforming, Amethyst goes to check on Jasper and the song happens.
The animatic itself would visualize Jasper’s insecurities and angst similarly to what was done here, but instead of just her memories of getting her butt whooped, there are moments where she “hijacks” significant scenes from the series’s past (for example, instead of Amethyst getting bleached by White Diamond, Jasper shoves A out of the way and takes the hit).
This should have been in the show in fact every animation that’s Steven universe should be in Steven universe!
This is incredible
Yall. I just noticed. Jasper gave steven better advice than freaking diamonds. Hes always bottled up his anger. He just needed to let it out! It may not help everything, but it helps.
They need to make more animatics like this.
This is so well made, I was hoping it existed and it’s everything I could have imagined ❤️
I miss the show, now that steven is gone and we KNOW for a fact that there is a lot of gems that even tho everything changed they still like the stuff they were made for, like Amethyst who loves a good fight and Jasper who literally LIVES for FIGHTING, IT would be amazing to see an official spinoff of a tournament in little Home Planet where Jasper gets bored and gets to organise matches with other quartz cause they miss a good fight and ofc this would get Amethysts attention, the potential.. oh god I wish we could have got more Amethyst and Japer moments and I think thats the perfect oportunity for that
this is perfect
This is so fitting, and I’m glad you made this! I thought of Jasper from Steven Universe when I heard “Surface Pressure”, and I’m glad to see someone else brought that to life.
Also, in case you like using suggestions: maybe you can make a Pearl version of “What Else Can I Do?”.
Боже почему я не видела этого раньше?! Хотелось бы больше контента с Яшмой 😭😭
A SEMELHANÇA DAS PERSONAGENS E A LETRA É SIMPLESMENTE ASSUSTADORA LMAO!!
Hot damn, this is friggin amazing.
This song suits these two 😂