@@brutusmuerto Thank you. I being waiting for someone to say that in this channel. My little pony friendship is magic will always be my favorite franchise, no matter how old I get.
Heck yeah, I've been waiting for this list for years! Thank you so much for this MsMojo!!! MLP FIM has tackled some majorly serious issues throughout its run as a series. And depending on the episode the ones about serious issues are the ones with the most impactful lessons.
This is why My Little Pony was my favorite childhood show growing up because it not only taught me about friendship, but important life lessons that stuck with when I got older.
The censors wouldn't allow them to directly address death, so all they could do was make allusions to it. It's why the episode that actually talks about grief and loss is centered around Tank going into hibernation instead of actual death. That was really the only problem I had with them tackling the subject, because the stark difference between grieving death and grieving your pet hibernating is that the pet's going to come back.
No Mention of Cutie Map episodes? That one tackled how differences combined can make friendships stronger and not necessarily tear them apart. Otherwise, I like this list, and love that My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is not forgotten and how greatly misjudged it was at first. It truly was much more than "a little girls' show". It took time and effort with its lifelong lessons, reaching out to anyone who was willing to give the show a chance.
I continue to be amazed by the effort they put into those longlife lessons. As a child I always wondered if the lessons never ended, and now I know that in life we never stop learning something new. My congratulations to this show and the effort that was put in by everyone who worked on it
What makes Chancellor Naysay's racism hilarious is he thought the nonponies were gonna use the information about friendship against them and believes friendship should only be for ponies but instead CozyGlow (A PONY) does the thing he was afraid the nonponies were gonna do THE IRONY 🤣
Exactly, Neighsay was so convinced that the Non-pony creatures would pose a threat, that he never once considered the possibility of a pony doing the same thing. But after the Student 6 saved him, Neighsay gained a whole new perspective on things. In fact, it's because of that I like to think that afterwards Neighsay probably gave the school of friendship full EEA accreditation, which would've been the least he could've done.
@@TheCommenterDragon Agreed. Especially considering how the students (five of whom were non ponies) saved his life! Honestly, I got red flags from Cozy Glow on Day 1. She has a CHESS PEICE for a cutie mark, she gets a creepy look in her eyes whenever magic is brought up, and she sounds like the pony version of Darla Dimple. DO THE MATH!!!
@@TheCommenterDragonhe's lucky then happen cyz he obviously didn't deserve too be saved but he was I wish some humans could change if there were saved by someone different from them &there attacker was a human!
In the zeppelin episode at least to me it would have been more heartwarming if they added a few extra lines to the Twilight/Cadence scene. Twilight could have said how honored and grateful she was to become a princess but sometimes misses life as regular pony. Cadence could have replied she felt the same when she became a princess but tells twilight they still are like everyone else they just have greater responsibilities. And that they can set boundaries.
9: I’m kind of glad Twilight wasn’t a Princess in the early seasons, *especially* in Lesson Zero. She went into pure panic mode and had she been a Princess then, I’d imagine things would have been ten times worse. I mean, think about it, if the Want It, Need It Spell was *that* powerful for a stressed out unicorn, it probably would have been *more* powerful for a stressed out alicorn.
Well, it was also surprising for Twilight herself not to know that she would become a princess. And I also like how the episodes of the first seasons showed us Twilight's traits such as her determination, desire to help out, leadership, organization, and humility, characteristics that go with a princess, of course. Well, besides the little meltdowns that she may have had when she was stressed, but that is part of her and she has overcome it somewhat.
You forgot to mention A Rockhoof and a Hard Place. In that episode, Rockhoof is trying to find his place while his friends are thriving but he’s not, eventually asking Twilight to turn him into stone. Pretty much acting as an allegory for suicide. The heavy topics FiM’s tackled are very well done. The one I relate to the most is Swi Twi recovering from trauma. I’ve grown up with a narcissist emotionally abusive mother, and just the simple fact that I’ve experienced that makes me feel like I’ll inevitably end up like my mother one day and drive others away from me. But seeing Sci Twi’s journey of overcoming her trauma reminds me that the past doesn’t define me and that I have friends who are willing to support me through.
@@davidwallgren7575 I know. That’s why I said it’s an allegory. It’s the same thing as Tanks for the Memories. Tank doesn’t die, but him leaving Rainbow Dash and her reaction to it is similar to how people experience others deaths. Rockhoof can come back, but he wants to be put in a museum for the rest of time to be remembered as the hero he was am not the disappointment he became, much like how individuals would rather die when they feel like their life no longer has any meaning.
This list is probably based on people’s opinions. As far as I remember, watch Mojo bases there top list based on people‘s opinions over the years. So I don’t think they forgot anything necessarily.
Really like the my little pony franchise. Glad that they can show issues around people and mental issues. And I absolutely love the voice acting. Especially Tara Strong and Rebecca Shoichet and Ashleigh Ball. Especially that Rebecca voiced nana Osaki and Ashleigh voiced Layla 'Reira' Serizawa from the anime Nana.
Agreed. And it even becomes more sinister. When you listen to Wallflower's Invisible song, extended version, the last line says, "It won't be long before I'm gone". You can interpret in many ways even to the point of su*****e.😢 But thankfully it was not the case and Wallflower was promoted to a more visible background character.
@@Spockzer There's also the fact that she developed a severely dangerous Green eyed monster personality towards Sunset Shimmer and her friends; hence why she went after them like she did. She couldn't stand that Sunset shimmer wasn't the mean girl she had once been; yet she had innocently forgot her name in the school year book, which set her off completely. being a Green Eyed Monster is the absolute worst when it comes to jealousy; it doesn't just severely hurt the targets of said jealously, it hurts the person harboring said jealousy even more.
It just too sad to see Scootaloo cannot even fly. Even though we’ll all feel so bad for her that she couldn’t get to chance to be the part of Equestria Games without flying. Being teased & bullied by Diamond Tiara & Silver Spoon are like being respectful! In season 9, Scootaloo is all grown up but her wings are still small which is so disappointing for her. All she was doing all the time is riding on her scooter & that’s it.
My Little Pony is a great show for people with autism like me! A lot of autistic kids like us have trouble with friendship and this show is a great way for us to learn more! And most of them, I find very relatable. I, myself, also have a traumatic past that is way too painful and emotionally disturbing to talk about! Also, I’m surprised the issue in Perfect Pear wasn’t on the list! And that’s basically the reason why Perfect Pear is the best episode!
I sure do miss MLP😢 Especially all those adventures with the Mane 6 and Spike🦄✨️🎈🍎⚡️💎🦋🐲 I still wish that Grogar was the overarching antagonist of the show...
@@kbraven7007 I was talking about the other my little pony show that came out after this one but I guess I can kind of see why people hate twilight turning into an hour coin
Likewise. I actually believed Equestria Girls had the potential to keep going if the main series Friendship Is Magic couldn't. There were a few other stories that were written, but were never utilized as animated specials.
Also in the school of friendship episode when Neighsay confronts Twilight it would have added more depth if Neighsay gave specific reasons for not liking the other creatures. For example he would have pointed out how the Changelings attacked cantelot and kidnapped the princess. Then someone (most likely Starlight) would have countered saying that was when Queen Chrysalis was in charge and since Thorax took over they became kinder. It would have been a small lesson about not judging a whole group based on the actions of one.
They forget about the episode where Rockhoof is trouble finding purpose after being stuck in limbo for 1000 years. The guy was about to turn himself into a statue!
First Bluey, now My Little Pony, both of these happen to have storylines that adults can enjoy, more so than kids, like divorce, death, grief, substance abuse and bullying. That is how you write a cartoon to make it enjoyable for all ages. MsMojo, do Avatar The Last Airbender and The Rugrats next. I loved My Little Pony as a kid, but, some of these themes I didn't pick up on until years later. Like the "Inspiration Manifestation" episode being a parody of adults who use substances to drown their sorrows. Obviously, they need to make this kid-friendly, but, under different circumstances, Rarity would be on alcohol or drugs and not some spellbook, and being unable to think straight. Also, does anyone else think, that any time Rarity is on her "fainting couch" chowing down on ice cream, it's a reference to a person using alcohol to calm down? I also didn't pick up on the "divorce theme" in the episode, "Surf 'N Turf" with Terramar's parents, but, now I get it. It's a blatant parody of kids who must choose between two different households. I'm surprised "Ponyville Confidential" didn't make the list though, because the Cutie Mark Crusaders are roped into writing inappropriate gossip about the Ponyville characters. It did remind me of the age of social media today, where you have to careful because people can write mean things about you and share information you may not like. It also reminds me of the effects of journalism in the world, and how, they can write things you may be embarrassed about. I also don't know if this is a serious issues, but in "Dragon Quest", Spike gets roped into doing some bad things with other teenage dragons, before his friends rescue him in the end.
You forgot about identity crisis. Where Spike struggles to learn who he is and where he belongs. And not mention masquerade. Where Garble the dragon hides his real identity from his friends and people.
oh thanks for your new video MsMojo, My Little Pony and Equestria Girls were my childhood, I miss them a lot a lot. It's surprising how this show tackled many serious issues in a excellent way
Geez, not even My Little Pony Friendship is Magic or Equestria Girls is safe from serious issues. Heck, we know that Scootaloo has disabilities since she can't fly and Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon made fun of her for that. Also the loss of Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Big Mac's parents is really sad and we don't know how they died.😰🥺
It's amazing that thanks to Lauren Faust's vision and the massive amount of adults who enjoy My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, the show and Equestria Girls have presented plenty of topics for even the kids to understand as they grow up. And that's one reason why I still love those two to this day! 😁 I think the biggest topic they've covered is grieving for lost ones, as proven in my favourite episode, "The Perfect Pear", which hinted Applejack's parents to be long gone, even though it was more focused on them trying to spend their lives together in a Romeo and Juliet situation. Proves there can be love everywhere and you shouldn't let go of what's important: your family. 🤗 Also, about the topics of bullying and remorse, I'm afraid to say I still hate "One Bad Apple" and "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?", because they depict you shouldn't get back at bullies and Luna had put everyone in danger with creating the Tantabus herself just to ease her pain of being Nightmare Moon. 😠 But the rest, I gladly appreciate. 🙂👍
She got redeemed so it sadly doesn't matter in the eyes of MsMojo. If she had actually gotten punished for it like she should've, then it would be on the list, I'm sure of it. The Cutie Remark should've NEVER existed.
@@jonathanzigterman2379 FOR REAL! Theme of Starlight's cult and braunwashing is a really BIG and horrible issue nowadays. It's should've been talked here. But it's not, because Starlight was scot-free from her crimes, thanks to creators.
Wild that they didn't mention the one episode where twilight went back in time and stumbled upon a whole ass war where King Sombra won. Like (if I remember correctly) Rainbow Dash had a whole prosthetic wing and missing a part of her ear.
The other good thing is Terrimar's parents aren't actually divorced, they simply have their own living preferences. Thankfully, the stone allows him and all other Hippogriffs to go back and forth whenever they like; just like his parents said
This generation of my little pony is my favourite show too, well mostly seasons 1 to 7 along with the first and third Equestria girls movies, and the movie. Also like it for Spike, especially the Equestria games one (just not all his episodes though, which I agree they weren’t always that great), just because I find him a cute talkative character, but I do like Twilight, Fluttershy, Starlight (after she reformed) and Cadance too. Also favourite show along with Max & Ruby (seasons 1 to 5), the Backyardigans, Veggietales (forty episodes including two movies and three compilations), the penguins of Madagascar and the Big Bang theory.
When it comes with MLP Friendship is Magic, this will be always my favourite childhood show to watch. including Equestria Girls since they will find a way with issues and problems
I've lost my Mainecoon cat name Raccoon in October 25, 2024. It was the most hurtful thing I ever experienced that we had him for 15 years and he died at our home. So this video has made me learned that losing a pet could be painful but deep down the memories you have with him will always be in my heart.
Imagine how scandalous Terramar's parents' divorce must've been. His mother is a princess. That likely added to his conflict. I am extremely disappointed you didn't even mention "the Perfect Pear." That one tackles the issue of unresolvable regret and subsequent reconciliation with a proxy. Grand Pear's last words to his daughter were disowning her. He will never be able to apologize to or reconcile with her directly. He will never get back what he lost. So he's decided to be content with being in his grandchildren's lives.
Also, something that isn't explicitly shown in the series or in this video is the fact that Applejack, Big Macintosh and Applebloom are essentially orphans. While not stated by the characters themselves, it is kind of a "word of mouth" thing that the Apple siblings' parents are dead and all they have is Granny Smith to raise them. In "Crusaders of the Lost Mark", Applejack says flat out, "...if mom and dad were here, they'd be so proud o' ya" in a tone that would suggest they've been gone-gone for a long time, and can only see Applebloom get her cutie mark in sprit. Also, the shooting stars shown in "Apple Family Reunion" are supposed to be the spirits of Applejack's parents (I'm pretty sure Lauren Faust said that at one stage). Also, you forgot to mention that the bullying in "One Bad Apple" and "Crusaders of the Lost Mark", respectively, are all three-sided and are not black and white. In the form, Babs Seed start bullying the Crusaders 1) To avoid been picked on herself because she knows what it's like to get bullied for not having something, and 2) Bullying was the only way she knew how to express herself at that moment in time. But, the Crusaders were also no better since they also turned into bullies for a while as well, until the very end when they all made up. The Crusaders also turned into bullies because they were afraid to ask for help. In the latter episode, Diamond Tiara was a bully to the Crusaders because her mother was a bully to her and had thought to think highly of herself and look down on ponies who are not rich, working class families. I think it's great that different MLP episode show that bullying is not one-sided and is a vicious cycle that can take time to break. This is the genius of shows like My Little Pony and Bluey, teaching lessons that resonate with viewers young and old. Also, I was in high school when Equestria Girls: The Legend of Everfree came out, and I totally understood the trauma which Twilight was going through.
I would definitely add Moondancer and what appears to be fear of rejection/abandonment, and the effects of that on an introvert. Putting yourself out there (in her case, hosting a party), and feeling immense disappointment when the one person you were hoping to see chooses not to show up.
8:38 tell that to Triple H back in 2003 during his rivalry with Booker T. I mean Goldust said it all. at least tried "CAN"T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S CO-CO-CO-CO-CO-COVER"
What about the tragic reformation arc that Sunset Shimmer had? While trying to prove that she's not the villain she used to be, to the majority that hated her for past deeds
Maybe an alternate universe My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is instead a mid-90s cartoon and then the show will be more impactful as semi-serialized kids show franchise than SpongeBob SquarePants.
I think this needs to be a top 20 list, there are so many more serious issues this series tackled. I’m not going to list them, mostly because other people have commented about them on this video already. So if anyone is wondering what other serious issuer there are, just read the comments.
Well, well. MsMojo pulled through with a video revolving around a particular show that has long since ended in 2019: Friendship Is Magic! While many of the episodes are lighthearted and displays the importance of friendship, it's not without taking on some topical subjects too!
#9 and #2 As someone who suffers from anxiety, Twilight's dilemma in 'Lesson Zero' and Scootaloo's insecurity in 'Flight to the Finish' felt all too real. #4 I saw 'Surf and/or Turf' as more of a metaphor for gender fluidity/bisexuality in youth than divorce.
Fun Fact: Friendship Is Magic & Equestria Girls are Canon to G4. (Example: The Equestria Girls Movies and specials are set after and between some Friendship Is Magic episodes, finales, movies and specials)
This may have already been mentioned on this list or not on any of the episodes of MLP: FiM, but honorable mention also goes to overcoming and/or facing the fear. Can’t remember exactly what episode it was in, unless if it wasn’t even mentioned it was talked about or so. Anyone can have a fear of something and for some never conquered their fear including adults and it is ok even if it doesn’t even make sense to others
*MY FAVORITES:* Anxious Thoughts - "Lesson Zero" Recovering from Trauma - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree Self-Care - Various Bullying - "One Bad Apple" Feeling of Invisibility - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Forgotten Friendship Loss and Grief - "Tanks for the Memories" Remorse - "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?" True Talent - "The Cutie Map: Parts 1 & 2" Prejudice - Various Emotional Manipulation - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games Performance Anxiety - "Hurricane Fluttershy" and "Filli Vanilli" Perfectionism - "The Point of No Return"
The truth is, I love The 2 Most Important Animated Series of The Fourth Generation of My Little Pony and I also love The 2 Most Important Animated Series of The Fifth Generation of My Little Pony, but I think that Both Generations of The 4 Most Important Animated Series of My Little Pony remind me a lot of All The Animated Series of All The Magical Girls, especially The Animated Series of Gravity Falls, The Animated Series of Steven Universe, The Animated Series of Star vs The Forces of Evil, The Animated Series of The Lion Guard, The Animated Series of Ever After High, The Animated Series of DC Super Hero Girls from the year 2019, The Animated Series of DC Super Hero Girls from the year 2015, and finally, but most importantly, also The Animated Series of Tangled The Series.
My wish list: Top 10 disney junior shows Top 10 unimportant pokemon episodes (no catching new pokemon, no evolving, no gym/pokemon leage battle, no meeting new rivles, etc) Top 10 underrated animated disney series Best disney movie per decade Top 10 disney reprise songs (deleted included) Top 10 disney villains that deserved a villain song Top 10 disney couples with a tough start (Both movies and tv-series) Top 10 what have I done moment excluding disney and pixar Top 10 disney movie ideas (by you) Top 10 James earl jones movies 👍😉
My wish list: Top 25 Animated Movie Villains of Each Year (2000-24) Top 10 Disney Channel Movie Couples Top 10 Arrowverse Plot Twists Top 20 Marvel Villain Portrayals in Live Action Top 10 Lex Luthor Portrayals Top 10 Times Cartoon Villains Went Too Far Top 10 TV Villains Who Killed The Hero’s Parents Top 10 Movie Villains Who Killed the Hero’s Lover Top 10 Cartoon Couples Who Get Together In The Finale Top 10 Disney Channel Friends Who Fall in Love Top 10 Most Romantic Moments in Animated Shows Top 10 Movie Sequels with Better Villains
Right.MH has also dealt with prejudice. The fight between the vampires and werewolfs in Fright on and the Saltwater and freshwater sea monster beef in which Lagoona can't be with Gil BC she's a saltwater.
Congratulations, My Little Pony on FINALLY Hitting the Toy Hall of Fame ALONG with Transformers & Phase 10! I HOPE G6 Redeems the Franchise As MUCH as G4’s Friendship is Magic & G5 Feature Film A New Generation.
Any narrow-minded people who say MLP is just a show for little girls and doesn't mean anything are proven wrong by this list alone, and it doesn't even have some of the bigger mature complex lessons MLP tackled.
There were some emotional moments in MLP G4 which were kinda heavy for a little children's show. For me there were some memorable episodes/scenes. The whole Perfect Pear episode. The whole Forgotten Friendship special. The Amended Fences episode, the scene where Starlight Glimmer defended Stygian where everone else wanted him to be severly punished and Rockhoof who wanted to be turned into stone.
There's a reason this show went for 9 seasons, had 4 spin-off movies + shorts, AND a theatrical movie. It's phenomenal.
It's the Best Show Ever ;)
Definitely that's why it was the best show ever, it was growing incredibly, and it aged in a very good way
@@brutusmuerto Thank you. I being waiting for someone to say that in this channel. My little pony friendship is magic will always be my favorite franchise, no matter how old I get.
Why not make one more season?
@@sergioandrescontreras5251 it's one of my favorites too ❤❤🎉🎉
Heck yeah, I've been waiting for this list for years! Thank you so much for this MsMojo!!!
MLP FIM has tackled some majorly serious issues throughout its run as a series. And depending on the episode the ones about serious issues are the ones with the most impactful lessons.
This is why My Little Pony was my favorite childhood show growing up because it not only taught me about friendship, but important life lessons that stuck with when I got older.
I’m surprised the loss of Applejack’s parents wasn’t mentioned. I miss MLP. 😔
That episode made me cry! 😢
The censors wouldn't allow them to directly address death, so all they could do was make allusions to it. It's why the episode that actually talks about grief and loss is centered around Tank going into hibernation instead of actual death. That was really the only problem I had with them tackling the subject, because the stark difference between grieving death and grieving your pet hibernating is that the pet's going to come back.
I loved this series as a kid.
Even I didn't know about the serious issues embedded in the series, but I still love the show to this day.
Me too ✋️ ❤🎉
No Mention of Cutie Map episodes? That one tackled how differences combined can make friendships stronger and not necessarily tear them apart. Otherwise, I like this list, and love that My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is not forgotten and how greatly misjudged it was at first. It truly was much more than "a little girls' show". It took time and effort with its lifelong lessons, reaching out to anyone who was willing to give the show a chance.
I continue to be amazed by the effort they put into those longlife lessons. As a child I always wondered if the lessons never ended, and now I know that in life we never stop learning something new. My congratulations to this show and the effort that was put in by everyone who worked on it
It also dealt with cults and forced conditioning (brainwashing)
What makes Chancellor Naysay's racism hilarious is he thought the nonponies were gonna use the information about friendship against them and believes friendship should only be for ponies but instead CozyGlow (A PONY) does the thing he was afraid the nonponies were gonna do
THE IRONY 🤣
I’ve always noticed that. He learned not to judge a book by its cover
Exactly, Neighsay was so convinced that the Non-pony creatures would pose a threat, that he never once considered the possibility of a pony doing the same thing.
But after the Student 6 saved him, Neighsay gained a whole new perspective on things. In fact, it's because of that I like to think that afterwards Neighsay probably gave the school of friendship full EEA accreditation, which would've been the least he could've done.
@@TheCommenterDragon Agreed. Especially considering how the students (five of whom were non ponies) saved his life! Honestly, I got red flags from Cozy Glow on Day 1. She has a CHESS PEICE for a cutie mark, she gets a creepy look in her eyes whenever magic is brought up, and she sounds like the pony version of Darla Dimple. DO THE MATH!!!
@@TheCommenterDragonhe's lucky then happen cyz he obviously didn't deserve too be saved but he was I wish some humans could change if there were saved by someone different from them &there attacker was a human!
@@TheCommenterDragonI ment cuz
You forgot lost, Applejack and her siblings hearing stories about their parents, and missing them since they been gone.
You’re absolutely right.
Omg yes! That episode was such a big deal. Especially for AJ, she doesn’t talk about it much
@@CatradoraAppleDashisawesome I felt that episode could have been a two part, from the story of their parents, to what happened to their parents
@ so did i!
Facts!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
In the zeppelin episode at least to me it would have been more heartwarming if they added a few extra lines to the Twilight/Cadence scene. Twilight could have said how honored and grateful she was to become a princess but sometimes misses life as regular pony. Cadence could have replied she felt the same when she became a princess but tells twilight they still are like everyone else they just have greater responsibilities. And that they can set boundaries.
#5 also has some form of tackling self harm as well. Remember, Luna created the Tantabus to punish HERSELF, that's pretty much like self harm
For Real.
9: I’m kind of glad Twilight wasn’t a Princess in the early seasons, *especially* in Lesson Zero. She went into pure panic mode and had she been a Princess then, I’d imagine things would have been ten times worse. I mean, think about it, if the Want It, Need It Spell was *that* powerful for a stressed out unicorn, it probably would have been *more* powerful for a stressed out alicorn.
Well, it was also surprising for Twilight herself not to know that she would become a princess. And I also like how the episodes of the first seasons showed us Twilight's traits such as her determination, desire to help out, leadership, organization, and humility, characteristics that go with a princess, of course. Well, besides the little meltdowns that she may have had when she was stressed, but that is part of her and she has overcome it somewhat.
You forgot to mention A Rockhoof and a Hard Place. In that episode, Rockhoof is trying to find his place while his friends are thriving but he’s not, eventually asking Twilight to turn him into stone. Pretty much acting as an allegory for suicide.
The heavy topics FiM’s tackled are very well done. The one I relate to the most is Swi Twi recovering from trauma. I’ve grown up with a narcissist emotionally abusive mother, and just the simple fact that I’ve experienced that makes me feel like I’ll inevitably end up like my mother one day and drive others away from me. But seeing Sci Twi’s journey of overcoming her trauma reminds me that the past doesn’t define me and that I have friends who are willing to support me through.
Technically, magical sleep isn't the same as death
@@davidwallgren7575 Tell that to the Storm King.
@@SBaby That's different because he got smashed to smithereens
@@davidwallgren7575 I know. That’s why I said it’s an allegory. It’s the same thing as Tanks for the Memories. Tank doesn’t die, but him leaving Rainbow Dash and her reaction to it is similar to how people experience others deaths. Rockhoof can come back, but he wants to be put in a museum for the rest of time to be remembered as the hero he was am not the disappointment he became, much like how individuals would rather die when they feel like their life no longer has any meaning.
This list is probably based on people’s opinions. As far as I remember, watch Mojo bases there top list based on people‘s opinions over the years. So I don’t think they forgot anything necessarily.
Really like the my little pony franchise. Glad that they can show issues around people and mental issues. And I absolutely love the voice acting. Especially Tara Strong and Rebecca Shoichet and Ashleigh Ball. Especially that Rebecca voiced nana Osaki and Ashleigh voiced Layla 'Reira' Serizawa from the anime Nana.
I did meet Rebecca Shoichet, and Tara Strong and next year I will meet Ashleigh Ball
I think they should have mentioned Wallflower Blush’s feelings of invisibility.
Agreed.
Agreed. There's also a theory about Wallflower Blush as an Autistic Character who doesn't have any friends at the start and feels alone.
Agreed. And it even becomes more sinister. When you listen to Wallflower's Invisible song, extended version, the last line says, "It won't be long before I'm gone". You can interpret in many ways even to the point of su*****e.😢 But thankfully it was not the case and Wallflower was promoted to a more visible background character.
@@Spockzer There's also the fact that she developed a severely dangerous Green eyed monster personality towards Sunset Shimmer and her friends; hence why she went after them like she did. She couldn't stand that Sunset shimmer wasn't the mean girl she had once been; yet she had innocently forgot her name in the school year book, which set her off completely.
being a Green Eyed Monster is the absolute worst when it comes to jealousy; it doesn't just severely hurt the targets of said jealously, it hurts the person harboring said jealousy even more.
It just too sad to see Scootaloo cannot even fly. Even though we’ll all feel so bad for her that she couldn’t get to chance to be the part of Equestria Games without flying. Being teased & bullied by Diamond Tiara & Silver Spoon are like being respectful!
In season 9, Scootaloo is all grown up but her wings are still small which is so disappointing for her.
All she was doing all the time is riding on her scooter & that’s it.
Let's not forget the reason Diamond Tiara is a bully is because of her awful mother.🥺💕
Exactly.
My Little Pony is a great show for people with autism like me! A lot of autistic kids like us have trouble with friendship and this show is a great way for us to learn more! And most of them, I find very relatable. I, myself, also have a traumatic past that is way too painful and emotionally disturbing to talk about!
Also, I’m surprised the issue in Perfect Pear wasn’t on the list! And that’s basically the reason why Perfect Pear is the best episode!
I sure do miss MLP😢
Especially all those adventures with the Mane 6 and Spike🦄✨️🎈🍎⚡️💎🦋🐲
I still wish that Grogar was the overarching antagonist of the show...
I miss it too. I really wanted to learn more about Cozy Glow and why she became so evil at such a young age.
I miss the show too, I wish they could have told more about what happened the The Apple's kids parents
It’s honestly a whole lot better than the other my little pony thing and I’m not just talking about the show pony life
Along with never turning Twilight into a alicorn princess, I always hated that plot line
@@kbraven7007 I was talking about the other my little pony show that came out after this one but I guess I can kind of see why people hate twilight turning into an hour coin
I miss them. Especially Equestria Girls.😢
Yh, we never got an ending for Sunset Shimmer.
@ indeed. I didn’t even get what I wanted to happen.
We never did learn where alternate Sunset was.
yeah, I'm still crying that Equestria Girls and Sunset never got the proper ending they deserved
Likewise. I actually believed Equestria Girls had the potential to keep going if the main series Friendship Is Magic couldn't.
There were a few other stories that were written, but were never utilized as animated specials.
Also in the school of friendship episode when Neighsay confronts Twilight it would have added more depth if Neighsay gave specific reasons for not liking the other creatures. For example he would have pointed out how the Changelings attacked cantelot and kidnapped the princess. Then someone (most likely Starlight) would have countered saying that was when Queen Chrysalis was in charge and since Thorax took over they became kinder. It would have been a small lesson about not judging a whole group based on the actions of one.
They forget about the episode where Rockhoof is trouble finding purpose after being stuck in limbo for 1000 years. The guy was about to turn himself into a statue!
First Bluey, now My Little Pony, both of these happen to have storylines that adults can enjoy, more so than kids, like divorce, death, grief, substance abuse and bullying. That is how you write a cartoon to make it enjoyable for all ages. MsMojo, do Avatar The Last Airbender and The Rugrats next.
I loved My Little Pony as a kid, but, some of these themes I didn't pick up on until years later. Like the "Inspiration Manifestation" episode being a parody of adults who use substances to drown their sorrows. Obviously, they need to make this kid-friendly, but, under different circumstances, Rarity would be on alcohol or drugs and not some spellbook, and being unable to think straight. Also, does anyone else think, that any time Rarity is on her "fainting couch" chowing down on ice cream, it's a reference to a person using alcohol to calm down?
I also didn't pick up on the "divorce theme" in the episode, "Surf 'N Turf" with Terramar's parents, but, now I get it. It's a blatant parody of kids who must choose between two different households. I'm surprised "Ponyville Confidential" didn't make the list though, because the Cutie Mark Crusaders are roped into writing inappropriate gossip about the Ponyville characters. It did remind me of the age of social media today, where you have to careful because people can write mean things about you and share information you may not like. It also reminds me of the effects of journalism in the world, and how, they can write things you may be embarrassed about. I also don't know if this is a serious issues, but in "Dragon Quest", Spike gets roped into doing some bad things with other teenage dragons, before his friends rescue him in the end.
You forgot about identity crisis. Where Spike struggles to learn who he is and where he belongs. And not mention masquerade. Where Garble the dragon hides his real identity from his friends and people.
I'm surprised "Castle Sweet Castle" isn't on here...
oh thanks for your new video MsMojo, My Little Pony and Equestria Girls were my childhood, I miss them a lot a lot. It's surprising how this show tackled many serious issues in a excellent way
Surprising to see a list on MLP from Ms. Mojo after a while.
I'm suprised that isn't nothing about Sunset Shimmer repemption. But the list is still ok.
Geez, not even My Little Pony Friendship is Magic or Equestria Girls is safe from serious issues. Heck, we know that Scootaloo has disabilities since she can't fly and Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon made fun of her for that. Also the loss of Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Big Mac's parents is really sad and we don't know how they died.😰🥺
"Tanks For The Memories" actually hit alittle bit differently when I lost my 9 year old dog last year... 💔
Condolences for your loss.
I Absolutely missed *My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls* SO much! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Wow I wasn't expecting this video for at least a couple of years considering all the other ideas & request you do
It's amazing that thanks to Lauren Faust's vision and the massive amount of adults who enjoy My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, the show and Equestria Girls have presented plenty of topics for even the kids to understand as they grow up. And that's one reason why I still love those two to this day! 😁 I think the biggest topic they've covered is grieving for lost ones, as proven in my favourite episode, "The Perfect Pear", which hinted Applejack's parents to be long gone, even though it was more focused on them trying to spend their lives together in a Romeo and Juliet situation. Proves there can be love everywhere and you shouldn't let go of what's important: your family. 🤗
Also, about the topics of bullying and remorse, I'm afraid to say I still hate "One Bad Apple" and "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?", because they depict you shouldn't get back at bullies and Luna had put everyone in danger with creating the Tantabus herself just to ease her pain of being Nightmare Moon. 😠 But the rest, I gladly appreciate. 🙂👍
Fluttershy is my favourite My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character.
You also forgot to mention that Starlight Glimmor brain washed a village basically forming a cult.
She got redeemed so it sadly doesn't matter in the eyes of MsMojo. If she had actually gotten punished for it like she should've, then it would be on the list, I'm sure of it. The Cutie Remark should've NEVER existed.
@@jonathanzigterman2379 FOR REAL! Theme of Starlight's cult and braunwashing is a really BIG and horrible issue nowadays. It's should've been talked here.
But it's not, because Starlight was scot-free from her crimes, thanks to creators.
Yeah, she really knew how to achieve such a thing
@@jonathanzigterman2379 Well if it wasn't for that episode, we wouldn't have gotten Sonic Prime.
@@КатяКалинина-х6м This is one of the reasons why I think Starlight sucks as a character
Now I know why Legend Of Everfree is my favorite Equestria Girls movie and why I relate to Twilight in this movie!
Wild that they didn't mention the one episode where twilight went back in time and stumbled upon a whole ass war where King Sombra won. Like (if I remember correctly) Rainbow Dash had a whole prosthetic wing and missing a part of her ear.
The other good thing is Terrimar's parents aren't actually divorced, they simply have their own living preferences.
Thankfully, the stone allows him and all other Hippogriffs to go back and forth whenever they like; just like his parents said
Thank you for this, I finally caught a pun in a character's name, and I'm usually really good with catching puns.
Be honest am I the only one who thought of professor Snape when that Chancellor guy showed up lol 8:46
If you're looking for a solid Snape look-alike, check out the episode "Hearths Warming Eve". The professor in the flashback looks just like Snape.
@@heatherduncan5101 I forgot about him
Yeah, while the rest of us thought of Doctor Strange (because of the portal and attire) or Brain (because of the VA). 😏
MLP G4 is my most favorite show of all time.
Same
This generation of my little pony is my favourite show too, well mostly seasons 1 to 7 along with the first and third Equestria girls movies, and the movie. Also like it for Spike, especially the Equestria games one (just not all his episodes though, which I agree they weren’t always that great), just because I find him a cute talkative character, but I do like Twilight, Fluttershy, Starlight (after she reformed) and Cadance too. Also favourite show along with Max & Ruby (seasons 1 to 5), the Backyardigans, Veggietales (forty episodes including two movies and three compilations), the penguins of Madagascar and the Big Bang theory.
I should have known that G5 wouldn't be able to reach the same highs as Friendship is Magic. This video proves that. :(
When it comes with MLP Friendship is Magic, this will be always my favourite childhood show to watch. including Equestria Girls since they will find a way with issues and problems
I've lost my Mainecoon cat name Raccoon in October 25, 2024. It was the most hurtful thing I ever experienced that we had him for 15 years and he died at our home. So this video has made me learned that losing a pet could be painful but deep down the memories you have with him will always be in my heart.
Imagine how scandalous Terramar's parents' divorce must've been. His mother is a princess. That likely added to his conflict.
I am extremely disappointed you didn't even mention "the Perfect Pear." That one tackles the issue of unresolvable regret and subsequent reconciliation with a proxy. Grand Pear's last words to his daughter were disowning her. He will never be able to apologize to or reconcile with her directly. He will never get back what he lost. So he's decided to be content with being in his grandchildren's lives.
Also, something that isn't explicitly shown in the series or in this video is the fact that Applejack, Big Macintosh and Applebloom are essentially orphans. While not stated by the characters themselves, it is kind of a "word of mouth" thing that the Apple siblings' parents are dead and all they have is Granny Smith to raise them. In "Crusaders of the Lost Mark", Applejack says flat out, "...if mom and dad were here, they'd be so proud o' ya" in a tone that would suggest they've been gone-gone for a long time, and can only see Applebloom get her cutie mark in sprit. Also, the shooting stars shown in "Apple Family Reunion" are supposed to be the spirits of Applejack's parents (I'm pretty sure Lauren Faust said that at one stage).
Also, you forgot to mention that the bullying in "One Bad Apple" and "Crusaders of the Lost Mark", respectively, are all three-sided and are not black and white. In the form, Babs Seed start bullying the Crusaders 1) To avoid been picked on herself because she knows what it's like to get bullied for not having something, and 2) Bullying was the only way she knew how to express herself at that moment in time. But, the Crusaders were also no better since they also turned into bullies for a while as well, until the very end when they all made up. The Crusaders also turned into bullies because they were afraid to ask for help.
In the latter episode, Diamond Tiara was a bully to the Crusaders because her mother was a bully to her and had thought to think highly of herself and look down on ponies who are not rich, working class families. I think it's great that different MLP episode show that bullying is not one-sided and is a vicious cycle that can take time to break. This is the genius of shows like My Little Pony and Bluey, teaching lessons that resonate with viewers young and old. Also, I was in high school when Equestria Girls: The Legend of Everfree came out, and I totally understood the trauma which Twilight was going through.
Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls really did research on some of these topics that still hit hard today.
I miss G4 MLP.
I would definitely add Moondancer and what appears to be fear of rejection/abandonment, and the effects of that on an introvert. Putting yourself out there (in her case, hosting a party), and feeling immense disappointment when the one person you were hoping to see chooses not to show up.
Thanks you so much & happy holidays 😊
I Have Always Love “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic & My Little Pony: Equestria Girls” So Much That I Truly Missed Them Indefinitely! :-)
Will DEFINITELY be HOPING for another video like this one eventually PLEASE 🤞?
8:38 tell that to Triple H back in 2003 during his rivalry with Booker T. I mean Goldust said it all. at least tried
"CAN"T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S CO-CO-CO-CO-CO-COVER"
What about the tragic reformation arc that Sunset Shimmer had? While trying to prove that she's not the villain she used to be, to the majority that hated her for past deeds
Not that serious
No mention of The Perfect Pear? That episode tackled dealing the loss of a loved one.
And it has William Shatner and Felicia Day as Apple Jack’s late parents
Maybe an alternate universe My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is instead a mid-90s cartoon and then the show will be more impactful as semi-serialized kids show franchise than SpongeBob SquarePants.
If nothing else, the songs are badass
How the heck do you skip out on the lost subject in the “Perfect Pear” episode? There’s a reason why it’s the highest rated episode on IMDb.
Diamond tiara really went too far in a flight to the finish
This is EXACTLY why I love MLP: Friendship is Magic. I gotta thank my little cousin for introducing this show to me 😌😌😌
Surprised Starlight's happy cult isn't here lmao
5:44 this episode actually also talks about self harm, since the moon pony made herself love her worst nightmare as a way of self punishment
Nice video. How about Top 10 times She-Ra and the princesses of power tackled serious issues next?
I think this needs to be a top 20 list, there are so many more serious issues this series tackled. I’m not going to list them, mostly because other people have commented about them on this video already. So if anyone is wondering what other serious issuer there are, just read the comments.
Well, well. MsMojo pulled through with a video revolving around a particular show that has long since ended in 2019: Friendship Is Magic!
While many of the episodes are lighthearted and displays the importance of friendship, it's not without taking on some topical subjects too!
Right you are Twist, right you are.
This list should be longer, like top 20
#9 and #2 As someone who suffers from anxiety, Twilight's dilemma in 'Lesson Zero' and Scootaloo's insecurity in 'Flight to the Finish' felt all too real. #4 I saw 'Surf and/or Turf' as more of a metaphor for gender fluidity/bisexuality in youth than divorce.
Loss and grief. Happy tuesday morning, Jen, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well
2:43 did she call her CyTwilight?
Yeah. That’s the nickname of the imposter of CHS’s hero.
@ oh ok
Fun Fact: Friendship Is Magic & Equestria Girls are Canon to G4. (Example: The Equestria Girls Movies and specials are set after and between some Friendship Is Magic episodes, finales, movies and specials)
This may have already been mentioned on this list or not on any of the episodes of MLP: FiM, but honorable mention also goes to overcoming and/or facing the fear. Can’t remember exactly what episode it was in, unless if it wasn’t even mentioned it was talked about or so.
Anyone can have a fear of something and for some never conquered their fear including adults and it is ok even if it doesn’t even make sense to others
I'm surprised you didn't mention loss of a loved one
*MY FAVORITES:*
Anxious Thoughts - "Lesson Zero"
Recovering from Trauma - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree
Self-Care - Various
Bullying - "One Bad Apple"
Feeling of Invisibility - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Forgotten Friendship
Loss and Grief - "Tanks for the Memories"
Remorse - "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?"
True Talent - "The Cutie Map: Parts 1 & 2"
Prejudice - Various
Emotional Manipulation - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games
Performance Anxiety - "Hurricane Fluttershy" and "Filli Vanilli"
Perfectionism - "The Point of No Return"
What about ponyville confidential?
Thank you for this 🥹
Don’t forget when Aj and Rd were arguing who got land the natives or the ponies
I miss this show but I got obsessed once I first saw it and binged on stream
I've been waiting my whole young life for this video!
I have a suggestion. Top 10 My little pony friendship is magic ships.
The truth is, I love The 2 Most Important Animated Series of The Fourth Generation of My Little Pony and I also love The 2 Most Important Animated Series of The Fifth Generation of My Little Pony, but I think that Both Generations of The 4 Most Important Animated Series of My Little Pony remind me a lot of All The Animated Series of All The Magical Girls, especially The Animated Series of Gravity Falls, The Animated Series of Steven Universe, The Animated Series of Star vs The Forces of Evil, The Animated Series of The Lion Guard, The Animated Series of Ever After High, The Animated Series of DC Super Hero Girls from the year 2019, The Animated Series of DC Super Hero Girls from the year 2015, and finally, but most importantly, also The Animated Series of Tangled The Series.
This is one of the best cartoons out there, I love the characters and the lessons in the show
I love my little pony friendship is magic series.💜
You avoided the parts of Season 9 that have to be revised. Well done!
My wish list:
Top 10 disney junior shows
Top 10 unimportant pokemon episodes (no catching new pokemon, no evolving, no gym/pokemon leage battle, no meeting new rivles, etc)
Top 10 underrated animated disney series
Best disney movie per decade
Top 10 disney reprise songs (deleted included)
Top 10 disney villains that deserved a villain song
Top 10 disney couples with a tough start (Both movies and tv-series)
Top 10 what have I done moment excluding disney and pixar
Top 10 disney movie ideas (by you)
Top 10 James earl jones movies
👍😉
My wish list:
Top 25 Animated Movie Villains of Each Year (2000-24)
Top 10 Disney Channel Movie Couples
Top 10 Arrowverse Plot Twists
Top 20 Marvel Villain Portrayals in Live Action
Top 10 Lex Luthor Portrayals
Top 10 Times Cartoon Villains Went Too Far
Top 10 TV Villains Who Killed The Hero’s Parents
Top 10 Movie Villains Who Killed the Hero’s Lover
Top 10 Cartoon Couples Who Get Together In The Finale
Top 10 Disney Channel Friends Who Fall in Love
Top 10 Most Romantic Moments in Animated Shows
Top 10 Movie Sequels with Better Villains
Request: Top 10 Times Monster High Tackled Serious Issues
Right.MH has also dealt with prejudice. The fight between the vampires and werewolfs in Fright on and the Saltwater and freshwater sea monster beef in which Lagoona can't be with Gil BC she's a saltwater.
I love this show i grew up with it and same thing I am doing with g5 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The MLP Friendship is Magic LORE is what got me and I've been hooked since
I need to go back and watch more 🫠😂
Congratulations, My Little Pony on FINALLY Hitting the Toy Hall of Fame ALONG with Transformers & Phase 10! I HOPE G6 Redeems the Franchise As MUCH as G4’s Friendship is Magic & G5 Feature Film A New Generation.
Any narrow-minded people who say MLP is just a show for little girls and doesn't mean anything are proven wrong by this list alone, and it doesn't even have some of the bigger mature complex lessons MLP tackled.
You are so right.
This show was seriously phenomenal.
Aw twilight saying “this is not nothing this is everything” got me deep.
❤❤❤
There were some emotional moments in MLP G4 which were kinda heavy for a little children's show. For me there were some memorable episodes/scenes. The whole Perfect Pear episode. The whole Forgotten Friendship special. The Amended Fences episode, the scene where Starlight Glimmer defended Stygian where everone else wanted him to be severly punished and Rockhoof who wanted to be turned into stone.
MLP is Goated
Luna's self-harm episode was also the one mentioned in this video, the episode of which is up there on my own list.
Has My Little Pony tackled serious topics from past and present generations?
Can you do Pokemon next
Even the magical land of Equestria has it's share of issues that a lot of us face today.
Not gonna stop me from loving it forever though!
Applejacks parents rn:
Lesson zero was used in fnf dusk till dawn
Very nice.
Bring back Sunset Shimmer is the best of this Entire franchise #sunsetshimmer
I obviously doubt that number 1 on this list might've been worse that Putting Your Hoof Down, A Day Without Tears or Tongue in Cheek.