Five Gay Characters Making Waves in Animation

Alright, animation fans! We're spotlighting five gay characters in the cartoon world. Ready to see who's been catching our eye? Let's go!

Mr. Smiley from "Steven Universe" - It's implied in a few episodes that Mr. Smiley had a romantic past with Mr. Frowney, another male character.

Matthew from "Big Mouth" - He is an openly gay character, and his experiences related to his sexuality are explored in various episodes.

Terry Bates from "American Dad!" - He and his partner Greg are neighbors to the Smith family and are depicted as a gay couple.

Marshall Lee from "Adventure Time" - The male counterpart of Marceline the Vampire Queen from the Fionna and Cake episodes, who has a hinted relationship with Prince Gumball.

Scarlet David from "RWBY" - In Volume 3, during the Vytal Festival Tournament, it is revealed by his teammate, Neptune, that Scarlet is gay.

That's a wrap on our animated icons! Keep your eyes peeled for even more representation as cartoons continue to evolve. Until next time, happy watching