My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magictv Show | 2010 Apr 2026

, which premiered on October 10, 2010 , marked the beginning of the franchise’s fourth generation (G4) and quickly became a global pop-culture phenomenon. Developed by Lauren Faust , an animator known for her work on The Powerpuff Girls , the show was designed to defy "girly" stereotypes by offering complex storytelling and expressive, high-quality animation. Core Concept & Setting