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You feel like the characters are mentally reliving that moment and are shaken by the long hung-up emotions Marceline's song resurfaced. [76] She often finds it easier to express her feelings through music, as seen with songs like the "Fry Song," about her father, and "I'm Just Your Problem," about her relationship with Princess Bubblegum. Throughout the special, the depth of Marcelines trauma becomes clear, and explanations for her guarded, standoffish demeanor begin to reveal themselves. [3][42][74] Marceline also possesses several powers, such as levitation, invisibility, self-healing, and shapeshifting; she gained each of these powers after absorbing the essence of several powerful vampires, as documented in Stakes. ", when she forces them from their home. [Ed. She is voiced by Olivia Olson in most appearances, by Ava Acres as a child, and by Cloris Leachman as an older woman. ", "The Mary Sue Exclusive Interview: Olivia Olson, Voice of Marceline the Vampire Queen", "As 'Adventure Time' Wraps, a Look Back at How the Series Broke Barriers and Changed the Genre", "Adventure Time Ancient Psychic Tandem Warcast Episode 5", "Comic-Con Interview with Adventure Time! "[101], This article is about the character. [52], The gender-swapped version of Marcelinenamed Marshall Leeappeared in the third-season episode "Fionna and Cake". The bulk of the 45-minute special uses the Glass Kingdom plot as a backdrop for an exploration of the Vampire Queens childhood trauma, her romantic history with Princess Bubblegum, and how the two intertwine. "[101] Storyboard artist Hanna K. Nystrm was responsible for adding in the kiss. Now, we have got the complete detailed explanation and answer for everyone, who is interested! Like how South Park stopped looking like paper cut outs and actually had a lot of detail put into characters and scenes in later seasons. "[29] Although they admit to loving each other, Abadeer constantly pressures Marceline to follow in the family business and take over ruling the Nightosphere, a prospective job Marceline does not want.[29][43][44]. [86] The character's popularity has been recognized by the company that owns Adventure Time. when marceline says "cause you left me drowning" and her voice gets electronic and quiet, that bit IS jarring to me, and i wish they didnt do that, or if they did, they had panned away to PB instead of us seeing her say it. "[97] Following "What Was Missing", the pairing of Bubblegum and Marceline became popular with many fans of the show, and was labelled "Bubbline". "[11] Olson explained that when she goes in to record the voices for each episode, she is "totally surprised" by the costuming for Marceline. Marceline admits that all she wants is for her father to understand her. Shermy is seen holding up the Finn Sword in the same pose Finn had at the end of the show's opening sequence. [2][28] During this period in her life, she was reunited with her father,[31] only to be disgusted by his cold and heartless ways. Bubblegum struggled to communicate her worries to Marceline as the pressures of her princess role increased. [28][34] Although she is over 1,000 years old, she takes on the physical appearance of an 18- to 21-year-old. According to Muto, this scene was not originally in the script; it merely noted that Bubblegum and Marceline "have a moment". In the episode, Marceline's song "I'm Just Your Problem" and the dialogue between her and Bubblegum implied that there may have had some sort of relationship in the past, although the exact details surrounding the nature of the relationship were not explained. [30] Former storyboard artist and showrunner for the series Adam Muto explained that Marceline and the Ice King's history was not part of the series' initial plan but something that "evolved from [the show's] original course and it will likely continue to evolve in the future. For instance, American singer Willow Smith dedicated two tracks of her debut album Ardipithecus (2015) to the character, which were eponymously named after her. [17] She assumed the title "Vampire Queen" after having killed the previous Vampire King prior to the start of the show. Through these tender, intimate scenes, the episodes writers make it very clear that the romantic subtext between Princess Bubblegum and Marceline has always been straight-up text. Marceline and Bubblegum are shown sitting together on a couch under a blanket during the episode's epilogue, and they both touch heads. The series featured Marceline and Princess Bubblegum forming a band and touring around Ooo. Pendleton Ward Talks About His Hit Cartoon", "Neil Patrick Harris teams up with Donald Glover for Adventure Time's Next Gender-Swapped Adventure! "[6] Initially, in the series bible, Marceline is described as being "friendly rivals" with Bubblegum. There is a possibility that Shermy is one of Finn's future reincarnations. PB Kisses Finn's Cheek Finn had a rather obvious crush, which he denied before the events of the episode "Wizard Battle," on Princess Bubblegum, whom he occasionally calls "Peebles" and other nicknames out of affection. She is usually shown playing her ax bass, which was formerly her family's heirloom battle-ax. This kind gesture made the Ice King a long-time close friend and father figure to Marceline. [43][44] When Finn wishes for an alternate reality in which the Lich never existed during the events of the fifth-season premiere "Finn the Human", a universe is created in which the Mushroom War was prevented and Marceline never became a vampire.
[31], In the Adventure Time series finale, Marceline fights for Princess Bubblegum during the Great Gum War. Our team has collected thousands of questions that people keep asking in forums, blogs and in Google questions. [3][4][70] Several times throughout the series, she jams with Finn and Jake, and various others depending on the circumstances. Early in the show's history, Ward himself stated that Marceline was his favorite character because he did not know everything about her history and backstory, which he felt added a mysterious element to her character. ", "SDCC 2011 EXCLUSIVE: Adventure Time Cast Interviews", "Is Marceline drawn by many different people? While he initially embarrasses his daughter and eventually causes a ghost fight to break out, by the end of the episode, Marceline is touched that her father was willing to support her. [66] Marceline appears as a playable character in the toys-to-life video game Lego Dimensions, distributed via a "fun pack" containing a Marceline Lego minifigure and a constructable "Lunatic Amp" accessory.[67]. Finn was, for a long time, the only confirmed human in the Land of Ooo. I just try to make them have faults and strengths just like Finn and Jake have. In 2010, near the start of the series, Ward stated that Marceline was his favorite character because he did not "know everything about her character yet", which he found to be "mysterious [and] cool". As expected for a special centering on Ooos foremost punk-rock vampire, Obsidian comes with plenty of excellent new music, from a blistering break-up shredder to an acoustic love song. Along the way, they encounter various memories of her as a child following the Mushroom War.
Adventure Time fans know that the reason why the world is so messed up with magic is because of a nuclear war that ultimately blew out a huge chunk in the planet, completely changing the nature of reality as we know it. the rest of the scene is silent, with no effects, and olivia olsen and king princess both sung more elaborate demos of the song, but the one in the final episode has been Marceline'd to feel more natural. [24][25][26], In March 2021, it was revealed that Sugar was encouraged by the show's creative team to put her "own life experiences into the character of Marceline. Finn and Jake are dead. At the end of the miniseries, Marceline is returned to her usual self. "[12], Marceline is voiced by Olivia Olson. In what episode do marceline and bubblegum kiss? The breakup happened for a reason. When the chaos deity GOLB is accidentally brought into Ooo, she refuses to abandon her friend. [28] However, when she tried to fight the Vampire King, she was bitten and turned into a vampire herself. [3] Although she did not appear in the series pilot, the groundwork for her design and character was present in the series pitch book, penned by series creator Pendleton Ward. [23] The songs themselves were written by storyboard artists, or other people affiliated with production, and the demos for many of these songs were later uploaded onto the internet by those affiliated with the show. However, as the crown's power increased, Simon began to forget more and more about his relationship with Marceline until he had all but forgotten their friendship. After eight years and ten seasons, Adventure Time confirmed a long-anticipated relationship between two main characters: Princess Bubblegum and Marceline. "[87], io9 writer Charlies Jane Anders wrote that Marceline'sas well as the Ice King'sappearance in "I Remember You" was "one of the most intense things I've seen in ages. It certainly wasn't in the show's original pitch. She says she loves him, and invites him to play basketball with Finn and Jake. note: some spoilers ahead for Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Obsidian.]. [11] Because Ward knew that he wanted Olivia on his show, Martin Olson later joked that her audition was simply a "sham" to please network executives. She is shown to have a strong emotional bond towards him, thinking of him as a father, and being worried about his well-being and sanity. HBO Maxs four-part Adventure Time spin-off, Distant Lands, kicked off in June with an interstellar episode focused on tiny robot BMO (Niki Yang). "[88] She praised Marceline's development from a "pretty one-note villain" to a type of person that "we sort of knew". [8][42] Although she has kissed Finn platonically on the cheek twice,[8][74] Ward has noted that there is no romantic subtext between the two. It was Simon who gave little Marceline Hambo and attempted to watch over her. Marceline, describing her personality in the "House Hunting Song" from "Evicted! Hints of her past are sprinkled through the series; in "Memory of a Memory" a trip into Marceline's mind shows her as a child wandering around the outskirts of a destroyed city, and "I Remember You" features her meeting Simon Petrikov in a ruined city.
I love what they come up with [in] every episode. this may be a consequence of producing the song BEFORE, or at the same time as, writing the storyboard - it's clear they juggled many things consecutively with Obsidian, in a way Adventure Time has never accomplished before, successfully making a movie format with 4 different board pairings. Press J to jump to the feed. [22] Composers Casey James Basichis and Tim Kiefer produce the bass music that the character performs in the series. Studios under its kid-oriented imprint KaBoom, which also publishes the rest of the Adventure Time series. For the episode, see, Marceline as she appears in the show's intro, GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming, Return to the Nightosphere" / "Daddy's Little Monster, some areas where homosexual relationships are illegal, "Character of the Week: Marceline | Character Facts of the Week: Marceline from Adventure Time", "What's your favorite character that you've designed? She rarely walks on the ground, generally preferring to float when she travels, moves, and sleeps. 
Upon seeing character designs, Olson was "definitely impressed by the character". The character was also the focus of the seventh season miniseries Stakes (2015).
[3] The Guardian called Marceline the best character in Adventure Time in a DVD review of the series, noting in particular that "she's responsible for some of the show's best songs. [80][81] The controversy largely began after an accompanying "Mathematical" recapa studio-endorsed behind the scenes video series implied that there were lesbian relations between Princess Bubblegum and Marceline and that the writing staff actively seeks input from fans. Within the last scene of Obsidian, a flashback shows that Marceline gave Bubblegum her rock t-shirt during one of her concerts. This summer, months into a seemingly never-ending pandemic, Adventure Time fans received a welcome escape from reality: a return to Pendleton Wards cartoon world of post-apocalyptic fantasy. ", "Willow Smith releases surprise album with love song to Adventure Time's Marceline", "Did Adventure Time Just Admit To Lesbian Characters", "Could you explain what this whole Mathematical video thing did that was bad? [38][83] In the series finale, "Come Along with Me", Marceline and Bubblegum express their romantic feelings for one another and kiss, and the episode's epilogue shows the two seemingly as a happy couple. Shermy's name was based on Jeremy Shada's last and first names. Soon thereafter, the two develop a friendship. Side note, anyone else super frustrated that they just ditched what made Adventure Time music so great -- its minimalism? It reminds me of Steven Universe's storytelling style, and the emotional escalation you get in some episodes,but unlike that show, I felt a lot of thought was put into making sure the characters didn't have really dumb arguments in the present day. [81] Seibert's decision to remove the video also proved controversial; Bitch magazine later wrote an article about how the episode "handled female desirefemale queer desire at thatin a subtle but complex way", and that the removal of the recap and the studio's perceived treatment of the controversy was detrimental towards the acceptance of queer romance in children's television. ", "Interview Time: GeekDad Talks With Adventure Time's Pen Ward", "Why does Marceline change clothes in the preview for Henchman? Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. [37], In the fourth season episodes, "Return to the Nightosphere" / "Daddy's Little Monster", Marceline's dad returns and gives her an amulet that causes her to become the demonic overlord of the Nightosphere. [54] The episodetitled "Bad Little Boy"aired on February 18, 2013. [4] Marceline's name is based on the name of a childhood friend of Ward's, Marie, whose middle name is Marceline.
[28] Abadeer is the ruler of the Nightospherea Hellish dimension sustained by "chaotic evil"and subsists on the souls of sentient beings. A cameo from Simon Petrikov (Tom Kenny), outfitted in his old blue robe, a toy crown, and Gunther slippers while sticking his face in a freezer to cope, is particularly funny. Marceline has been critically acclaimed and is popular with the Adventure Time fandom. Finn and Jake must then free the captured citizens. [88] CartoonNetwork.co.uk named her "Character of the Week" on January 24, 2012. [42][71], Unlike traditional Western vampires, Marceline subsists not off blood, but rather the color red. She appears in the episode as a frail and aged half-demon, who was killed when a "mutagenic bomb" that was frozen in ice by Simon Petrikov detonates. ", "Cosplay of the Day: Marceline the Vampire Queen", "Our Top 10 Adventure Time Moments Season 1", "How Did Adventure Time Become Better Than Most Live-Action TV Shows? In her initial appearances, she derived pleasure from scaring Jake, who was terrified "of her vampire bite".
Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! [30] The two developed a caring relationship, although the crown took a toll on Simon's mental health, forcing him to leave Marceline alone. This version of the character only had a small cameo and no lines. They respond, They kept living their lives. The second episode of Distant Lands depicts just this: Marceline and Princess Bubblegum living, learning to accept each others flaws, becoming better, and, of course, saving the world. [13][14] During the casting audition, Olivia Olson first read for Princess Bubblegum, but was later asked to read for the role of Marceline. I can't argue with that. When it comes to PB and Marcelines relationship, the show finally fleshes out backstory that was alluded to, but never fully examined during the series initial run. When production on Adventure Time began, Ward contacted his friend Martin Olson, who was a writer on the animated Disney series Phineas and Ferb, and asked if he knew who played the character Vanessa Doofenshmirtz on Phineas and Ferb, as he wanted "her as a voice" on his show; reportedly, Ward was unaware that the actress was actually Martin Olson's daughter. [32][35] In "What Was Missing", past animosity between Marceline and Princess Bubblegum is explored when Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, BMO, and Marceline form a band to defeat the Door Lord and recover what was stolen from them. There is a teaser for the song and the audience's minds run wild as to what happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marceline_the_Vampire_Queen&oldid=1094342397, Fictional characters with accelerated healing, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 June 2022, at 01:56. [38][46] Although she is very independent, her detachment often makes her feel alone, as seen in "Marceline's Closet"; while Jake and Finn are hiding in her closet, she expresses most of her feeling via her diary. During this yearly ceremony commemorating Moltos defeat, the Glass people exalt Saint Marceline and sing her holy song (which has become a garbled mess over the centuries) to keep the beast at bay. It doesn't help Marceline re-humiliates PB, who tries very hard to not get upset, but immediately embraces the opportunity to undercut Marcy's song and prove herself. ", "Adventure Time: Ranking Every Major Character From Worst To Best", "Who plays Marceline's voice? And why is she your favorite character? "[85] The Distant Lands spin-off shows that Simon eventually regains himself and maintains a close relationship with Marceline. Centered on Marceline the Vampire Queen (Olivia Olson) and Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch) not long after the original series finale, Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Obsidian provides the emotional payoff and answers that fans have been yearning for. [93] Marceline is also popular with cosplayers, or performance artists who wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent characters from the Adventure Time universe. Marceline is one of the major characters in Adventure Time. "[90], Lauren Rearick of Teen Vogue argued that Marceline is important in a discussion of on-screen representation, as she is from "a non-traditional family [whose] emotions sometimes mirrored depression". [5] Visually, Marceline has long, dark hair. [45], The miniseries Stakes, which aired during the show's seventh season, documents the reemergence of five of Marceline's most powerful vampiric foes: the Fool (voiced by Ron Funches), the Empress Eyes (voiced by Rebecca Romijn), the Hierophant (voiced by Paul Williams), the Moon (voiced by Beau Billingslea), and the Vampire King himself (voiced by Billy Brown). The reason for this is revealed in the episode "Her Parents," as Lady Rainicorn's dad believed that humans were extinct. [9] Throughout the series, Marceline is seen playing music; in several official sources, she is described as "a wild rocker girl". [15] Consequently, in her first role, Marceline functions as the antagonist of the story, forcing Finn and Jake from their home. [32], At the start of the series, Marceline shares a tense relationship with Princess Bubblegum. [84], Marceline and her father, Hunson Abadeer, have trouble accepting one another. "[80][81] Soon after, the video recap and the entire channel was pulled off of YouTube, although "What Was Missing" still airs during reruns. [59] Cam Shea of IGN named Marceline's introduction in "Evicted!" [57][58], A six issue spin-off comic miniseries titled Marceline and the Scream Queens, written by Meredith Gran of Octopus Pie, debuted in July 2012. This later caused an internet controversy over Marceline's sexual orientation. Angel Guardian - Crushed by Finn and Jake's cage. Sentient Snowball - Thrown by Ice King. In the episode Come Along with Me, the couple finally rode off into the sunset together, a resolution hard-won by the persistence of fans and writer Rebecca Sugar. Then the final flashback, the reason FOR the breakup, happens with present PB feeling incompetent and remembering how she felt when trying to stop the dragon before, how Marceline was really not helping and she said some mean things to her out of frustration. Marceline was the first person to address Bubblegum by her first nameBonnibelwhich occurred in the episode "Go with Me". ", "Who is the radical dame (or dude) behind Marceline's bass? 
