My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (web series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Hasbro |
| Written by | Main/Interactive episodes
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| Composer(s) | William Anderson |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 70 |
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| Running time | 2-3 minutes |
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| Distributor | Allspark |
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| Original network | YouTube |
| Original release | November 17, 2017 – June 23, 2020 |
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls is an animated web series from Canada and the United States. It's based on Hasbro's popular My Little Pony: Equestria Girls toy line and media. This series is a spin-off from the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic TV show.
The story follows the main characters from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, but they are reimagined as human teenagers. They go to high school and have many adventures. The series first started on YouTube on November 17, 2017. The first season had a special theme: "Better Together."
The series finished its run after its second season on June 23, 2020. This happened after DHX Media Vancouver, the company that helped make it, stopped working on the show in 2019.
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Making the Series
This series introduced new clothes and styles for the main characters. A famous fashion stylist named Laura Schuffman designed these new looks for the girls.
In January 2020, YouTube changed its rules for videos made for kids. This change happened after YouTube was fined by the United States Federal Trade Commission in September 2019. The fine was because of a law called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which helps protect kids' privacy online.
Because of these new rules, creators had to mark their videos (or whole channels) as being for children. When a video was marked for kids, some features on YouTube, like interactive parts, were limited. This affected the "You Choose the Ending" shorts in the series.
There were plans for a third season and a proper ending for the series. However, these plans were canceled by Hasbro. A writer for the show, Nick Confalone, shared this news on Twitter in March 2021.
Character Voices
Many talented voice actors brought the characters to life in My Little Pony: Equestria Girls. Here are some of the main voices you might recognize:
Main Characters
- Tara Strong voices Twilight Sparkle (speaking).
- Rebecca Shoichet sings for Twilight Sparkle.
- Rebecca Shoichet voices and sings for Sunset Shimmer.
- Ashleigh Ball voices and sings for Rainbow Dash and Applejack.
- Andrea Libman voices Pinkie Pie (speaking) and Fluttershy (speaking/singing).
- Shannon Chan-Kent sings for Pinkie Pie.
- Tabitha St. Germain voices Rarity (speaking).
- Kazumi Evans sings for Rarity.
- Cathy Weseluck voices Spike the Dog.
Other Characters
- Ingrid Nilson voices Maud Pie.
- Vincent Tong voices Flash Sentry and Sandalwood.
- Kathleen Barr voices Trixie Lulamoon.
- Michelle Creber voices Apple Bloom.
- Claire Corlett voices Sweetie Belle.
- Madeleine Peters voices Scootaloo.
- Nicole Oliver voices Ms. Cheerilee and Principal Celestia.
- Peter New voices Victor and Big Mac.
- Michael Dobson voices Bulk Biceps.
- Chantal Strand voices Diamond Tiara.
- Shannon Chan-Kent voices Silver Spoon.
- Lee Tockar voices Snips.
- Richard Ian Cox voices Snails.
Series Overview
The series has two seasons with different types of episodes. Some are regular short stories, and others are "You Choose the Ending" episodes where viewers could pick how the story finished.
| Season | Episodes | Premiere date | Finale date | Series Runtime | ||||
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| 1 | Main | 37 | 27 | November 17, 2017 | October 5, 2018 | 72 minutes | 134 minutes | |
| CYOE | 10 | February 2, 2018 | August 24, 2018 | 62 minutes | ||||
| 2 | Main | 33 | 24 | January 11, 2019 | March 8, 2020 | 55 minutes | 107 minutes | |
| CYOE | 9 | September 3, 2019 | June 23, 2020 | 52 minutes | ||||
Episodes
The series features many short episodes, each usually lasting about 2-3 minutes. These shorts often show the daily lives and adventures of the Equestria Girls at Canterlot High and around their town.
Season 1 (2017–2018)
Season 1 had 37 episodes, including 10 interactive ones. It started on November 17, 2017, and ended on October 5, 2018.
Some of the stories in Season 1 include:
- A Fine Line: Sunset Shimmer learns about patience and friendship while waiting in a very long line.
- School of Rock: Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Twilight Sparkle use their powers to make a boring rock lecture exciting.
- Queen of Clubs: Applejack and Rainbow Dash have a fun competition to see who can join the most school clubs.
- Pinkie Sitting: Pinkie Pie babysits a quiet girl and helps her story come to life.
- The Finals Countdown: Twilight Sparkle helps her friends study for exams in fun and unique ways.
- Overpowered: The girls learn to control their magic powers so they don't get too strong.
- Star Crossed: Twilight Sparkle's planned date with Timber Spruce doesn't go as expected, but magic makes it special.
- My Little Shop of Horrors: Twilight Sparkle accidentally makes plants grow wild with Equestrian magic.
- A Little Birdie Told Me: Fluttershy proves she's smart without her bird friends' help.
- Display of Affection: Rarity gets inspiration for a fashion display from a mysterious street artist.
- Super Squad Goals: The girls become Crystal Guardians to stop a jewelry store robbery.
- Road Trippin': The Rainbooms face many challenges on their way to a party.
- X Marks the Spot: Sunset Shimmer, Twilight, and Pinkie Pie go on a treasure hunt at the beach.
- Aww... Baby Turtles: Fluttershy and her friends help baby sea turtles get to the ocean.
- The Salty Sails: Twilight, Pinkie, and Rarity have a wild sailing adventure.
- Lost and Found: Rarity searches for a lost earring with her friends.
- Too Hot to Handle: Pinkie Pie tries to get shaved ice for her friends on a hot beach day.
- Blue Crushed: Fluttershy's brother, Zephyr Breeze, tries to impress Rainbow Dash with his surfing skills.
- Unsolved Selfie Mysteries: The girls try to figure out what a strange splotch in their selfie is.
- Friendship Math: Twilight Sparkle tries to prove her friendship with Pinkie Pie using math.
- Turf War: Applejack and Timber Spruce have a friendly competition as lifeguards.
- The Last Day of School: Twilight Sparkle tries to do extra work on the last day of school, while Rainbow Dash just wants summer to start.
- Outtakes: Fluttershy tries to film an adoption commercial for animals, with funny results.
- Pinkie Pie: Snack Psychic: Pinkie Pie helps her customers at the cafe based on their orders.
- 5 to 9: A music video showing Applejack getting ready for a party.
- So Much More to Me: A music video where Fluttershy sings for animals.
- The Other Side: A music video about Rarity trying to find her creativity again.
You Choose the Ending
These special episodes let you decide what happens next!
- Fluttershy's Butterflies
- Text Support
- Driving Miss Shimmer
- Best Trends Forever
- Stressed in Show
- Rarity Investigates: The Case of the Bedazzled Boot
- All the World's Off Stage
- Constructive Criticism
- Opening Night
- Happily Ever After Party
Season 2 (2019–2020)
Season 2 started on January 11, 2019, and finished on June 23, 2020. It also had regular shorts and "You Choose the Ending" episodes.
Some of the stories in Season 2 include:
- Reboxing with Spike!: Spike records a video about opening dog toys.
- D.I.Y. with Applejack: Applejack tries to film a do-it-yourself video.
- The Craft of Cookies: Pinkie Pie makes a cooking video with her pet, Tank.
- Street Magic with Trixie!: Twilight Sparkle secretly helps Trixie's magic show.
- Sic Skateboard: Rainbow Dash shows off her skateboarding tricks.
- Street Chic: Rarity dresses her friends in summer clothes, but it's cold outside!
- Game Stream: Fluttershy surprises Sunset Shimmer with her amazing video game skills.
- Best in Show: The Pre-Show and The Victory Lap: Applejack and Fluttershy show off pets at a pet show.
- Schedule Swap: The girls try to change their class schedules to be together.
- Twilight Under the Stars: Pinkie Pie helps Twilight meet a famous scientist.
- 5 Stars: Pinkie Pie tries to get a good review for her cafe.
- F.O.M.O. (aka Fear of Missing Out): Rarity wants to know what her friends are doing after school.
- I'm on a Yacht: The Equestria Girls perform a funny music video.
- Run to Break Free: A music video where Rainbow Dash sings about living life to the fullest.
- Camping Must-Haves: Applejack and Rarity share tips for camping.
- Festival Filters: Sunset Shimmer takes a selfie at a music festival.
- How to Backstage: Sunset Shimmer explores the backstage area of a music festival.
- Festival Looks: Rarity and her friends show how to get the perfect music festival style.
- 5 Lines You Need to Stand In: Pinkie Pie counts down the best lines to stand in at the festival.
- Do It For the Ponygram!: A collection of fun video clips and bloopers.
- Find the Magic: A music video where the Dazzlings look for beauty in simple things.
- Let It Rain: A music video about experiencing all kinds of weather at a music festival.
- Cheer You On: A music video where Flash Sentry admires the Equestria Girls as they fight a robot.
You Choose the Ending
More interactive episodes from Season 2:
- Wake-Up!
- The Last Drop
- Inclement Leather
- Lost and Pound
- Accountibilibuddies
- The Road Less Scheduled
- Costume Conundrum
- Sock It To Me
- Tip Toppings
See also
In Spanish: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (serie web) para niños
