One of the most recent cinematics of the popular video game “Genshin Impact” has caused a stir among fans, after several Internet users pointed out that The sequence appears to have similarities to an iconic scene from the “My Little Pony” franchise. Comparisons have focused especially on the final battle of “My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games“, released in 2015.
Fans were quick to point out the similarities on social networks, highlighting the apparent homage or inspiration in the children's series. “The reference is gold“commented one user, while another added:”I KNEW IT! OH MY GOD, I TOLD MY SISTER THIS TOO AND SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME!“. These statements reflect the enthusiasm of the community, which continues to break down every detail of the cinematics.
Other Internet users made even deeper connections, pointing out that “Genshin Impact” would not be the only title to borrow references from the equine franchise. “There was another reference in Honkai: Star Rail too, 'friendship is magic!' That's how it goes. So obviously they are fans“commented another player, highlighting that this would not be the first time that a video game alludes to “My Little Pony.”
One of the most popular theories on the networks suggests that the Archon shown in the cinematic of “Genshin Impact”, called “Mavuika, Goddess of War”, shares great similarities with the character of Sunset Shimmer, from “My Little Pony”. A comment that reflects this thought states: “The Archon is literally Sunset Shimmer and that scene is just the Mane Six. I literally counted how many there were. MLP for the victory!“.
Some players joked about the possibility that this connection between “Genshin Impact” and “My Little Pony” is not coincidental. “Honkai: Star Rail literally had an event called 'Trailblaze: Friendship Is Magic' and one of the characters was called 'Mr. Litter Pony'. I'm not making it up“said one user, causing laughter among the others.
The community remains divided between those who celebrate the possible reference and those who consider that these types of “power of friendship” scenes are common in several stories. As one player mentioned: “It's okay to see if it really was the reference, but this type of power is common, so it might not be too“.
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