A review by historyofjess
Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime by Sophie Campbell, Kelly Thompson

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

It’s been ages since I watched this cartoon (though I still find myself remembering some of the songs), but this was a lovely reintroduction to a cast of characters reimagined for a modern world. The Hologram family is wholesome and adorable, contrasted against the inept egomania of Pizzaz and her Misfit hangers on (expect you, Stormer, you’re great). The art is absolutely gorgeous, especially during the concert scenes and I absolutely love that changed the body types of several of the characters to make them more diversely sized, while still all being cute and stylish as heck.