Equestria Girls

Equestria Girls is a Canadian-American adult animated television series created by Meghan McCarthy, Ishi Rudell and Jim Caniels, and developed by Caniels and Sherman Clark for Astral that premiered on February 9, 2018. The series is based on the toyline of the same name.

Animated in Adobe Animate and produced by WildBrain and Starry Animation, The series follows the adventures of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack as they navigate the challenges of life, friendship, and magical encounters.

On the same day of the show's premiere, it was renewed for a forth season, which premiered on February 26, 2021. On December 14, 2021, the series was renewed for it's 5th and 6th season. Season 5 premiered on March 11, 2022 while Season 6 premiered on March 3, 2023. In May of 2022 the series was renewed for a 7th season which premiered on September 22, 2023.

Premise
Set in the city of Canterlot, Equestria Girls follows the lives and sensual adventures of all the citizens of the town. These characters navigate the complexities of adulthood with a touch of humor, steamy romance, and unbridled passion.

The series delves into the unpredictable side of life, exploring themes of love, lust, and personal liberation. As the characters explore their deepest fantasies and engage in passionate encounters, they also face the challenges that come with adult responsibilities, career aspirations, and maintaining a balance between their wild desires and the demands of society.

Development
"Equestria Girls" was conceived after Starry purchased the character rights from Hasbro, Caniels wanted to continue the universe due to him seeing potential in an adult-animated Equestria Girls series. The series was developed by Jim Caniels and Sherman Clark, both have worked on a few short films together back the 90's.

Drawing inspiration from the success of "Family Guy" and the expansive world of the Equestria Girls franchise, the creators set out to create a fresh take on the beloved characters. The goal was to captivate adult audiences with a blend of humor, satire, and relatable themes that would resonate with viewers seeking an animated series that pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms. Wellesley Wild and Alec Sulkin were brought on the series team to help out.

The writing team (which is composed of a mix of Equestria Girls and Family Guy veterans) set out to create a series that would push boundaries and challenge traditional animated storytelling. With their sights set on capturing the attention of adult audiences, they embarked on a journey to bring "Equestria Girls" to life.

Episodes
 Main article: List of Equestria Girls episodes