# LGBT-Friendly Fairy Tales Hulu's New Animated Short Tells the Story of an LGBT Heroine By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbt-heroine References: [good.is](https://www.good.is/articles/rosaline-doesnt-need-any-prince-charming) & [hulu](http://www.hulu.com/watch/930073) With [Pride Month](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-of-legends-pride) well underway, [Hulu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-tvs-new-campaign) has debuted a new animated short that tells the story of a young LGBT heroine. With a growing demand for more inclusive content online, the new cartoon helps to bring some much-needed diversity to children's programming. 'Rosaline' is an animated short that just made its debut on Hulu. The show follows the story of a young LGBT heroine as she makes her way through a magical land on a journey to see her sweetheart. However, Rosealine confronts many challenges along the way, including a haggard witch, a wolf that tries to rob her of her basket and a fairy godmother who urges her to date a prince. In the end, Rosealine completes her journey and reunites with her lovely girlfriend. The [inclusive fairy tale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories) is not only highlights issues of LGBT love and identity, but it also gives children a positive story to relate to. As Rosaline's creator Daniel Errico explains, "I grew up with stories I could relate to that affected my sense of self in a positive way, and every child deserves the same chance." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Children's Programming:** The growing demand for more inclusive content online provides an opportunity for businesses to create positive and relatable narratives for children from diverse backgrounds. - **LGBTQ+ Representation in Cartoons:** The increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ characters in children's TV shows creates opportunities for businesses to showcase diversity and representation in their programming. - **Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Fairy Tales:** Reimagining fairy tales while challenging gender stereotypes and heteronormativity can provide businesses with an opportunity to create new tales with diverse characters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on creating diverse and inclusive programming that can positively impact society. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can utilize inclusive programming to teach children about diversity and foster empathy towards marginalized communities. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can support diverse programming by partnering with creators and providing funding to bring more inclusive content to audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusivity-Focused Media Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-tomorrow.md) - [Pride Month-Honoring Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayu-pride-cookie.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Animated Fantasy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexed.md) - [Pride Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-pride-collection.md) - [Inclusive Healthcare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real.md) - [Complimentary Pride Month Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-campaign.md) - [Animated Pop Revival Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md)