My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic2010

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What We Think

'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' leans toward the modern, inclusive side but keeps heavy-handed woke messaging mostly at bay. It’s more about sweet, light-hearted lessons than hammering in ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While 'Friendship Is Magic' features a diverse cast of female leads, it mostly sticks to character-driven, kid-friendly storytelling, not overtly pushing ideology over narrative. Some might see the focus on identity traits and inclusion as a bit on the nose, but character arcs and personal growth still take center stage.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family or religious values don't play much of a role, and male characters are mostly sidelined. Still, the promotion of friendship and positive messages isn't fundamentally opposed to core cultural values, it just sidesteps them in favor of harmony, which some may find wishy-washy.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s little to no dissenting worldview, harmony, acceptance, and understanding are universal values within Ponyville. No real room is made for traditionalist perspectives, but it's more blandly positive than aggressively preaching one side.

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