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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is an animated fantasy comedy television series created by Lauren Faust and produced by DHX Studios, based on Hasbro's My Little Pony franchise.

Friendship is Magic takes place in the world of Equestria, inhabited by three types of magical ponies; Earth ponies, who use their magic to tend the lands, Unicorns, who can actively use magic to cast spells, and Pegasi, winged ponies who have the ability to influence the weather.

The series focuses on a studious, anti-social unicorn named Twilight Sparkle, who, urged by Princess Celestia (her mentor and the ruler of Equestria), travels to the town of Ponyville with her dragon assistant Spike to supervise preparations for the "Summer Sun Celebration", a festival commemorating the summer solstice. Before leaving, Twilight reads a prophecy that states that Nightmare Moon, Celestia's villainous sister who was banished using the power of the mythical Elements of Harmony, will return. Twilight attempts to warn the princess about this prophecy, but Celestia tells her to stop worrying and make some friends. Reluctantly, Twilight heads to Ponyville and goes about her duties. Along the way, she meets six ponies and slowly befriends them. They learn that the Elements of Harmony are located in an ancient castle in the treacherous Everfree Forest. Upon arriving at the castle, they find the Elements. Twilight realizes that she and her friends represent the Elements, facets of friendship: honesty, loyalty, kindness, laughter, generosity and magic. They use them to defeat Nightmare Moon, who is reformed as Princess Luna. Throughout the series, Twilight and her friends Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity go on adventures across Equestria, learning about friendship and helping others with their friendships. Episodes typically focus on one or more of these characters facing a problem and solving it, learning a lesson in the process.

Friendship is Magic is animated in Flash and has a flat, graphic look that utilizes pastel colors and colored linework. Designs are inspired by equestrianism, european folklore and greek mythology. Lauren Faust wanted to create a series that reflected the way she played with her pony toys as a child, having been disappointed by the original television series. Faust, a feminist, wanted the characters to reflect the diversity of female personalities, rather than the stereotypical girly, weak characters that she thought plagued stories for girls.

The series received positive reviews, particularly for its animation style, characterization, stories and feminist themes. Despite being aimed at girls between the ages of 6-11, the series spawned a large adult fanbase who call themselves bronies.