Twilight Sparkle: Quick, find me that old copy of Predictions and Prophecies. What's that for? Spike: Well, it was a gift for Moon Dancer, but... [squeak] Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Spike, you know we don't have time for that sort of thing. Spike: But we're on a break!
Rainbow Dash snickering before bursting into laughter after messing up Twilight's mane with her Rain-Blow Dry
Twilight Sparkle: "Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about everlasting night." I hope the Princess was right... I hope it really is just an old ponytale... Spike: C'mon, Twilight, it's time to watch the sunrise!
The "To Be Continued" title card (causing the background music to cut out prematurely)
When Twilight asks Spike to take down a letter to Princess Celestia about the approaching eve of Nightmare Moon's escape, Spike misunderstands her instead of having trouble spelling the choice of words.
The Mare in the Moon is referred to as the "Moon Pony" (月のポニー, Tsuki no Pony). This is taken from the Moon rabbit (月の兎, Tsuki no Usagi ) of Eastern myths.
Little Pony TV
This segment features HKT48, who sing the Japanese ending theme.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment discusses Ponyville.
The word "crazy" and "foal/stupid" is muted and censored.
The ("Previously on My Little Pony") recap was cut.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
The previous episode recap ("Previously on My Little Pony...")
Pinkie Pie: [sing-song voice] It was under "E"! Twilight Sparkle: Oh.
Twilight Sparkle: Look, I appreciate the offer, but I'd really rather do this on my own.
Rainbow Dash: So would the moustache.
Pinkie Pie: Isn't this exciting? Are you excited? 'Cause I'm excited! I've never been so excited! Well, except for the time that I went [gasp] but I mean really...
The Everfree Forest is called the "Forest of No Return" (帰らずの森, Kaerazu no Mori).
Little Pony TV
This segment talks about the opening theme, which Suzuko Mimori sings.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Pinkie Pie.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment is the same as The Ticket Master.
Big McIntosh was voiced by female, rather than male.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Twilight Sparkle: Puh-leez, Spike, you've been lounging on my back all morning while we worked. Spike: Exactly. You two are taking so long, I missed snack-time.
Applejack and Rainbow Dash's second hoof-wrestle
Spike: So, who you gonna give the ticket to, Twilight? Twilight Sparkle: I don't know, Spike, but I really can't think straight when I'm hungry.
Applejack: Well, wallop my withers, Spike. Isn't that just like a boy? Can't handle the least bit of sentiment.
The Grand Galloping Gala is simply called "The Dance Party" (ダンスパーティー, Dansu Pātī).
Little Pony TV
This segment, called "English with Ponies" (英語でポニー, Eigo de Ponī), discusses friendship and teaches the English word "friendship" (ゆうじょう, yuujou) to Japanese viewers.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rainbow Dash.
Portuguese (Brazil)
When Rarity forcibly dresses up Spike, instead of only grumbling and shouting like in the original version, he also says '"Peruca não!", to which Rarity responds "Peruca sim!".
Latino-American
When Applejack says "If I win, he's gonna walk down Stirrup Street in one of granny's girdles", it's replaced with "Si yo gano, él irá por la calle con una falda de su abuela".
The expression "Whoah nelly!" is replaced with "¿Qué sucede?".
Applejack's nervous gulp right before the theme song plays
Applejack: Well I better get kickin'. These apples aren't gonna shake themselves outta the trees. Hey! Oh, no!
Twilight Sparkle: Is Applejack all set? Rainbow Dash: Actually, I haven't seen her all week. Pinkie Pie: Not since the stampede. Rainbow Dash: But she'll be here for sure. Applejack is never late.
Applejack: You're welcome! (after launching Rainbow Dash into the air)
Applejack: I know what you're gonna say, but the answer is still no.
Applejack: I'll prove that this apple can handle these apples.
Fluttershy: Okay, little bunnies! I need you to all gather here in the middle.
Twilight briefly hums the classic My Little Pony theme before finding Daisy, Lily Valley, and Rose.
The exchange where Applejack mishears Twilight is changed to:
Twilight Sparkle:Applejack, can we talk?
Applejack:Bees are buzzing? I don't hear them
Twilight Sparkle:No, can I talk to you?
Applejack:You're going to a sale? To buy celery?
Twilight Sparkle:No, I want to talk to you!
Applejack:You want to brush your teeth? If you want to go ahead!
Twilight Sparkle:...You need help
Applejack:What? Shiitake? I don't need those, I hate mushrooms
It refers to Earth Ponies as being the first species of Pony
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rarity.
Korean
Twilight hums Do You Want to Build a Snowman? from Disney film Frozen before finding Daisy, Lily Valley, and Rose, a joke that stems from the fact that Twilight's voice actor, Park Ji-Yoon, also voiced Anna from Frozen.
Portuguese (Brazil)
At the end of the episode, Applejack says she actually had to give back the Pony of Ponyville Award (because of all the mayhem she caused). It's not actually stated if she had to give it back in the original version.
Indonesian
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Twilight Sparkle: HELP! You need HELP!
Applejack: Nothin' doin', Twilight. I'm gonna prove to you, t'everypony, that I can do this on my own. ow! Now if you'll excuse m, I've gotta go help Pinkie Pie.
Spike hums a different tune instead of the My Little Pony theme.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Pinkie Pie: Now a little leftish while staying rightly. Stop!
Rainbow Dash: Hey, remember the chant? Gilda: Sha, they made us recite it every morning. I'll never get that lame thing out of my head. Rainbow Dash: Soooo? Gilda: Ugh. Only for you, Dash.
Gilda and Rainbow Dash: Huh? Pinkie Pie: It's later. And I caught up.
Twilight Sparkle: Well, yes. Jealous.
Pinkie Pie: Welcome. Welcome. Fluttershy: Um, Pinkie Pie, about this party for Gilda. Umm... Do you really think it's a good idea? I mean– Pinkie Pie: Don't worry your pretty little head about mean old Gilda. Your auntie Pinkie Pie's got it all taken care of. Fluttershy: I'm a year older than you.
Rainbow Dash: Hey, G, you're not upset about some silly candles, are you? Gilda: No way, Dash. Like I said, I'm down with a good prank. Rainbow Dash: Come on then, let's have some cake.
Twilight Sparkle: Wow, what was that about? [ponies talking indistinctly] Rainbow Dash: I'm sorry, everypony, for bringing Gilda here.
Junior Speedsters are simply called "Speedsters" (スピードスター, Supīdo Sutā).
The scenes in which Gilda is shocked by Pinkie Pie's joy buzzer and Rainbow Dash and Pinkie shock each other have been edited (slowed down and dimmed) to reduce the blinking flash effect of the sequences. This is presumably due to established guidelines for animated programs in Japan regarding flashing images.[1]
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Pinkie Pie.
Indonesian
The following scenes and lines are all cut:
Pinkie Pie: Hoof-biting action overload! She was like a stunt superstar, flying higher and higher, and then Rainbow Dash swooped down--swoosh--and right before she hit the ground--shoom-she pulled up--vrrrmmm!
Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh.
Pinkie Pie: And then she looped around and around like whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo whoo!
Twilight Sparkle: Uh-huh. Phew.
Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash!
Rainbow Dash: [grunt] Pinkie Pie? Not again.
Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash: Not now, Pinkie Pie.
Pinkie Pie: But, but Rainbow Dash–
Rainbow Dash: I'm in the middle of something.
Pinkie Pie: But–
Rainbow Dash: I said not now--[grunt]
Pinkie Pie: I was gonna tell you to look out for that mountain.
Rainbow Dash: Yeah! A unicorn to show this unicorn who's boss.
Rarity: Quick! I need a mirror! Get me a mirror! What did she do to my hair? I know she did something terrible to my hair! Twilight Sparkle: Nothing. Rainbow Dash: It's fine. Applejack: It's gorgeous. Spike: It's green. What?
Twilight running away during Trixie's magic show
Trixie: Trixie is far too exhausted from performing feats beyond imagination.
Snips: [nervous laughter] We—We have a-a tiny problem. Snails: Actually, it's a big one. Trixie: What is so important that you cannot wait until morning to disturb Trixie?
Snips: Yeah, pfft, come on! Where's all the cool explosions and smoke and stuff like earlier? You know.
Rarity: Most unpleasant. Applejack: All hat and no cattle.
Rainbow Dash: Why, that little...! Twilight Sparkle: Just let her go. Maybe someday she'll learn her lesson.
Snails is given a tendency to go on detours based on a word used in the conversation examples include
Spike:The truth is in the dark.
Snails:I like Goats! (Yami=Dark, Yagi=Goat)
Snips:You don't have any complaints, right?
Snails:Why do they call pears "nashi" when there's one right there? (nashi is a suffix meaning "none", as a noun it means "Pear")
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Applejack.
Korean
Spike's line "She's unbearable! Ya gotta show her! Ya just gotta!" is replaced with "Please hit that Chuunibyou just once!"
"Proof is in the pudding" exchange goes as follows:
Spike: You can't believe it without seeing a thing.
Snails: It must have been interesting to see it.
Snips and Snails' "Major problem/Ursa Major" line became "Big trouble/Big problem", with slight pause in the middle of "Big problem" (큰 고민거리, Keun gomingeori) to make it sound as if Snips was trying to say "Giant bear". (큰 곰, Keun gom)
Spike's reference to Fu Manchu beard is replaced with '"소" shaped beard', a Korean term for long moustache (ㅅ) and goatee (ㅗ), and "A soulpatch right on my chin!" is replaced with "Should I grow and braid my nose hair? In two braids!"
Polish
At the end of the episode, when Spike is wondering what kind of beard he would like most, one of the mentioned beard style is "Rumcajs beard". Rumcajs is character from Czechoslovak children books and a cartoon, also popular in Poland.
Indonesian
The Great and Powerful Trixie is referred to "Trixie yang Hebat".
Pinkie Pie: One for every pony in Ponyville! Fluttershy: There's-- there's smoke. And—and where there's smoke, there's fire. And--
Pinkie Pie: He should really see a doctor. That doesn't sound healthy at all. Rarity: Well, at least he's not snoring fire. What are we meant to do about it?
Rainbow Dash: Heh, oh yeah. That'll keep you nice and cozy.
Fluttershy: I don't really think he's up to the task. Maybe... But... But... [whine]
Fluttershy hiding in fear of her own shadow
Rainbow Dash: You could just, oh, I don't know, fly up here?
Rarity: Best of seventy-one?
Twilight Sparkle: Come on, Fluttershy, we should be much farther along by now. Applejack: You could just leap on over. Fluttershy: I-- [dragon snore] Fluttershy: I don't know.
Fluttershy: An... an ava... ava... Twilight Sparkle: Shhh!
Rarity: Allow me, girls.
At the start of the episode, when Rainbow Dash is going for the ball-bouncing record, she's surpassed three hundred (counting off 354 and 355 before Pinkie Pie makes her lose count). In the Japanese dub, Rainbow Dash has surpassed four hundred (reaching 455). At the end of the episode, Dash reaches 348 before Pinkie scares her. In the Japanese dub, she reaches 462.
Little Pony TV
This segment discusses Rarity's and Fluttershy's jobs in Ponyville.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Fluttershy.
Indonesian
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Fluttershy: [spits] Not too fast now, Angel bunny. You don't wanna get a tummy ache. [chuckles] You really should eat more than that, don't you think? It's not play time yet. I know you want to run, but... just three more bites. Two more bites? One more bite? Pretty please? [sighs]
Angel: [coughs]
Fluttershy: Oh, goodness. Are you okay?
Angel: [coughs]
Fluttershy: Are you coughing because there's a carrot stuck in your throat?**Angel: [coughs]
Fluttershy: Because you need some water?
Angel: [coughs loudly]
Fluttershy: [gasp] Because of that giant cloud of scary black smoke? I'll take that as a... yes.
Applejack: Don't y'all care about nothin' other than prettifyin'?
When Applejack and Rarity back away from one another, it immediately cuts to the opening theme, leaving out the crack of thunder, Applejack and Rarity's startled embrace, and the rest of their pre-theme dialogue.
Twilight Sparkle: Well, you're welcome to stay if need be. Spike is away in Canterlot on royal business. I'm home all alone tonight.
Applejack: What in tarnation!
Applejack: Now wait just a goll-darn minute.
Twilight Sparkle: This story is called The Legend of The Headless Horse. It was a dark and stormy night, just like this one. And three ponies were having a slumber party, just like this one...
Applejack: Now who's bein' inconsiderate?
Applejack: Yeah, that's not gonna happen.
Applejack: I ain't budgin'.
The Headless Horse is called, quite literally, the Headless Pony (首のないポニー, Kubi no nai Ponī).
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Pinkie Pie and teaches the English word "laugh" (笑う, warau).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rainbow Dash.
Latino-American
The expression "Whoah nelly" is replaced with "Un momento" or "One moment".
The expression "Consarnit!" is replaced with "¡Santas vacas!" or "Holy cows!".
Indonesian
Slumber Party is referred to as the "Tradition Before Sleep" (Tradisi Sebelum Tidur)
All the scene and lines before the theme song are all cut.
All the scene and lines before the theme song are all cut.
Zecora speaks normally rather than in rhyme.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Spike: Does my breath stink? [belch] Twilight Sparkle: Not more than usual.
Rarity: Just look at those stripes! So garish!
Applejack: I've never seen a pony like that in these parts, 'cept... her!
Apple Bloom: Yeah! Maybe she's just tryin' to be neighborly. Twilight Sparkle: And maybe she's not lurking by the stores, maybe she's going to them.
Pinkie Pie: Yeah, but I heard it's the evil way she eats hay.
Rarity: Yes, there doesn't seem to be a thing wrong with her.
Rarity: And I as well. Fluttershy: Uh, I don't know. Seems awfully dangerous. Spike: [giggle]
Rarity: Oh. I look horrible! Pinkie Pie: Plis place plooks horrible! Rarity: Oh, my. That place really does look horrible. Nice decorations, if you like creepy!
Rainbow Dash: You put this curse on us, now you're gonna uncurse us.
Applejack: What in the hay does that mean? Zecora: It means this plant does not breed wrath. Instead this plant just wants a laugh. Applejack: ... Will somepony please talk normal?
Applejack: LITTLE JOKES?! Very funny.
Zecora appears to speak normally rather than in rhyme.
Spike's nicknames for Twilight and her friends, with the exception of "Rainbow Crash", are somewhat different:
"Mojarity", derived from "mojamoja" meaning shaggy or messy hair (Rarity)
"Tsubakie Pie", derived from "tsuba" meaning spit (Pinkie Pie)
"Applemini" (Applejack)
"Garagarashy", derived from "garagara" meaning raspy (Fluttershy)
"Twilight Funyafunya", derived from "funyafunya" meaning limp or soft (Twilight Sparkle)
Poison joke is called "laughing grass" (笑い草, warai kusa).
Little Pony TV
Suzuko asks about foods that ponies like to eat, and Twilight mentions cupcakes.
All the scene and lines before the theme song are all cut.
Zecora speaks normally rather than in rhyme.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Fluttershy: But remember: these flowers are for Princess Celestia. Only the prettiest ones will do.
Fluttershy: Oh, I'm sorry. Uh, am I interrupting?
Rarity: Thank you, Twilight. Nice to know someone appreciates my talents. Rainbow Dash: Ugh, sooo boooring.
Pinkie Pie: Look, tambourines! If you could all just... [scream]
Rarity: Oh, no... If they get inside my store... Everypony for herself!
Applejack: No woodland creature's gonna eat the Apple Family's crop! Applejack: Brace yourselves, y'all! Here they come! [gasp] Didn't see that one comin'.
Parasprites are called "chomping bugs" (パクパク虫, pakupakumushi).
The opening slow zoom and Spike's snoring; it immediately opens on Twilight gasping
Spike: I don't know about you, but I'm gonna be napping.
Rarity: Oh, Spa-ha-hike, it's not so bad. Ah, maybe birds can use it as a... Spike: An outhouse?
Twilight Sparkle: Would I? Pinkie Pie: Come on, put on those skates over there. I bet you'll be a natural too. Twilight Sparkle: Okay.
Twilight Sparkle: Really? Pinkie Pie: ...No. Spike: [chuckles] Pinkie Pie: But did I make you feel better? Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I guess. Pinkie Pie: I bet you'll be super awesome at something that keeps your hooves on the ground.
Fluttershy: You will? Oh, that would be wonderful. Twilight Sparkle: Okay.
Mayor Mare: But now it looks like we're going to be later than ever.
Rainbow Dash: Chillax, Applejack. We're bustin' our chops as fast as we can. Fluttershy: No, not fast! You have to wake animals slowly!
Big McIntosh: Eeyup. [laughter]
The song "Winter Wrap Up" is played in English with the Japanese lyrics being displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Fluttershy and teaches the English word "animal" (動物, dōbutsu).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Fluttershy.
The cute-ceañera is instead called "Tiara's Party".
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Twist: Aww! She's so precious!
Silver Spoon: See you this weekend.
Apple Bloom: But I don't want one eventually!
Apple Bloom: I really don't see how that's supposed to make me feel better.
Apple Bloom: Likely story.
Apple Bloom: What? Applejack: Sorry, little sis, but your apple-sellin' days are over.
Ace: Hey! Who's been using my racket? Applejack: Yeah. I'm sure.
Apple Bloom: I don't have a cutie mark, you don't have a cutie mark.
Twist: You're still gonna come to the party, aren't you?
Rainbow Dash: I can get you a cutie mark like that! [snap] Apple Bloom: Applejack says these things take time. I have to just wait for it to happen.
Apple Bloom: A cupcake-eating cutie mark, it's sooo obvious.
Apple Bloom: I just have to face it. I'm gonna have a blank flank forever.
Twilight Sparkle: How can I help you?
Twilight Sparkle: Ohhh, no, Apple Bloom.
Apple Bloom: Yes! I knew you could do...it. Twilight Sparkle: I'm sorry, sweetie, but I told you- Apple Bloom: Try again, try again! Twilight Sparkle: [sigh]
Rainbow Dash: Heh! Looks like this Pegasus can pitch better than the workhorse.
Rainbow Dash: I lost. Applejack: Ah, don't feel bad, Rainbow. It's all in good fun.
The entire first scene after the opening sequence
Granny Smith: Waa-hoo! Apple Bloom: Woohoo! Big McIntosh: Eeyup!
Rainbow Dash: Ready for another pony ride? Spike: No.
Applejack: I didn't think I needed to tell you to play fair! Rainbow Dash: I still would have won even without my wings! Applejack: Hah! Prove it! Rainbow Dash: Gladly. How?
Rainbow Dash: Yeah, yeah... Applejack: You are not allowed to use your wings.
Twilight Sparkle: But... Rarity: Not another word! I won't take no for an answer.
Rarity: You can't possibly be serious, Applejack! You absolutely must wear formal attire. Applejack: Hmm... Nah.
Rarity: That's it. Keep them closed. Don't look.
Twilight Sparkle: Wow... They're... Rainbow Dash: Yeah, they're... Applejack: They sure are... sumth'n. Twilight Sparkle: Yes! Something. Pinkie Pie: I love something! Something is my favorite! Fluttershy: It's...nice.
Twilight Sparkle: Thank you, Rarity. Pinkie Pie: Are you as happy with them as we are? Huh? Huh? Huh? Rarity: Well, I'm...happy that all of you are happy. I'm just relieved to finally be done.
Rarity: UUUAAA, what's wrong with the lights?! Oh, yes. That means the show's starting. Good.
Fluttershy: Uh... panic? Rainbow Dash: That's your answer for everything! Applejack: Well, we can't just leave Rarity like this. Pinkie Pie: She'll become a crazy cat lady! Twilight Sparkle: She only has one cat.
Applejack: Thanks to Fluttershy's freaky knowledge of sewing.
The song "Art of the Dress" is played in English with the Japanese lyrics being displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Applejack and teaches the English word "apple" (リンゴ, ringo).
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment introduces and discusses Hoity Toity.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Applejack.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, the pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rarity.
Latino-American
The expression "Whoah, nelly!" is replaced with "¡Por mis corrales!" or "For my barnyards!".
In the Global TV broadcast, the scene where Twilight gets crushed by the anvil, piano etc. is censored.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Spike: I can't help it. Look!
Twilight Sparkle: Actually, Pinkie, I haven't the slightest idea.
Twilight Sparkle: C'mon, Spike, let's continue our practice session where there's a little less commotion.
Twilight Sparkle: Oh, wait. Don't tell me you believe in this stuff too?
Pinkie Pie: You okay?
Spike: Twilight? What are ya doing back there? Twilight Sparkle: Rrrrgh... Did you two plan this? Spike: Plan what?
Fluttershy flying over Froggy Bottom Bogg with a frog on her head
Spike: Holy guacamole! I wonder what that means! Twilight Sparkle: Probably that the flower smells good.
Spike: Guh—Hey! I thought you didn't believe in this stuff! Twilight Sparkle: I don't. I just want to be there to see the look on Pinkie's face when we find out nothing's wrong. Pinkie Pie: Okey-dokey!
Spike: Bbrrbbrrbbrr. Twilight Sparkle: What?
Spike: I know, but I... Well...
When Spike is backing out of the library (and the sound of a truck backing up plays), he is heard saying "バックします、ご注意ください" ("Bakkushimasu, gochuui kudasai"; "Backing up, please be careful"), a typical warning signal for Japanese vehicles when moving in reverse.
All scenes before the opening theme was cut, including Fluttershy's "Yay".
In the second and subsequent airings of the episode, the scene where Wonderbolts trying to save Rarity, but they were slapped(accidentally) by her is censored and cut.
Twilight Sparkle: It was a crazy week of studying.
Fluttershy: [gasp] Did my cheering do that?
Rainbow Dash: That feeble cheering! Twilight Sparkle: What are you two arguing about?
Rainbow Dash: Yeah. I wish you guys could be there. Fluttershy's a great support, but her cheering isn't exactly inspirational.
Pinkie Pie: It's like the most coolest thing ever! Even though I've never actually seen it, but I mean COME ON! It's a sonic rainboom! How not cool could it possibly not be?!
Fluttershy: Don't listen to them. You're gonna win that competition for sure! Rainbow Dash: Are you kidding? I can't DO the sonic rainboom! And just look at these boring, plain old feathered wings. I'm doomed!
[knock, knock, knock] Rarity: I'm going to be a while!
Rarity: And I'm especially sorry that I was so thoughtless as to jump into the contest at the last minute after you had worked so hard to win it.
Rainbow Dash's second cry of "Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!"
The effect that flashes on screen when Twilight finishes the spell on Rarity is changed to a solid white screen in order to comply with the established guidelines for flashing lights.[1]
Twilight Sparkle has a recurring joke throughout this episode about Rainbow Dash turning blue.
Twilight mentions "Princess Celestia" as a "Queen", rather than "Princess".
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Scootaloo: We're on a crusade, a mission! Apple Bloom: To find our cutie marks! Sweetie Belle: Yup.
Scootaloo: I'm gonna get my mark first! Fluttershy: Girls? Sweetie Belle: Nuh-uh! Fluttershy: Should we-- Apple Bloom: I am! Fluttershy: Girls, okay, now settle--
Fluttershy: Mmm, I don't know... how about a nice quiet little tea party?
Scootaloo: But we're not even tired!
Apple Bloom: There's not much we can do from this room... unless we become Cutie Mark Crusader cottage cleaners. Sweetie Belle: N-no, thanks. Apple Bloom: Well, we have to think of somethin'. We can't just waste this opportunity to find out what our special talents are.
Fluttershy: [sigh] It really wasn't THAT hard ... I mean, all I needed to do was just show them who's in charge. Nothing's gonna get past Fluttershy! Good with animals, good with kids.
Fluttershy: Those girls have really done it this time! They've really bitten off more than they can chew! Oh, just like me! I never should have offered to watch them.
Fluttershy: Won't you stay for some tea? Rarity: I really must get back to the shop and clean up.
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Rarity and teaches the English word "beautiful" (美しい, utsukushii).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rarity.
Korean
"Equestria-Digestia" rhyme is changed to "Our Cutie Marks rock Equestria, and our digestive juices rock (our) stomachs"
Scootaloo drawing the map of Ponyville at the episode's start
Sweetie Belle: Well, I've only come up with one part... but okay!
Spike: Huh. I should think not. What? Twilight Sparkle: Girls, I think you're going about this the wrong way.
Apple Bloom: And mind-blowin' dance moves. Scootaloo: This is gonna be soo amazing!
Sweetie Belle: Break a leg! Apple Bloom: Sweetie Belle! What a thing to say! Sweetie Belle: No, no, no. You see, in the theater it's considered bad luck to say "good luck". So you say "break a leg" instead.
Twilight Sparkle: I can't wait to hear you sing, Sweetie Belle. Sweetie Belle: Why does everypony always think I'm gonna sing? Scootaloo: Actually, Twilight Sparkle, I'm the main singer tonight. Twilight Sparkle: Oh? Apple Bloom: And I'm the main dancer. Hi-ya! Twilight Sparkle: Oh? Sweetie Belle: And I'm in charge of... Twilight Sparkle: Costumes? Sweetie Belle: And sets and props. How'd you know? Twilight Sparkle: Really, girls? Are you sure...?
During the song the line "We'll test our talents everywhere until our face is blue" is changed to "That's why we'll try out various things" (In Japanese, various is "iro na" with the kanji "iro" meaning color, and thus is fitting for the point when a colored light is shone on Scootaloo's face).
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Rainbow Dash and teaches the English word "fly" (飛ぶ, tobu).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rainbow Dash.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment is the same as The Cutie Mark Chronicles.
Twilight Sparkle: Spike, can you breathe now? Spike: Yes... [pant] I think so. Twilight Sparkle: Good. Now tell us what you know. Rainbow Dash: Yeah. 'Cause all you said earlier was... Spike: [pant] Aaaah! Rarity... woods... jewels... dogs... hole... taken... Save her!
Fluttershy: But they blocked up all the holes.
Twilight Sparkle: But Spike, Rarity is the only one who knows how to find gems. Spike: No, Twilight. You can! You can copy Rarity's gem-finding spell.
Rarity: What? But you said you wanted me to find the gems. Spot: Yes! Find and then dig.
Rarity: Forgive me, but prior to you so rudely dragging me into your dirt pit, I had a pony-pedi, and I am not about to chip a hoof because you dislike my style of digging.
Rover: Smeeeeeell? Rarity: Ah, mystery solved. It's your breath.
Rarity: Just because I'm a lady doesn't mean I cannot handle myself in a sticky situation. I had them wrapped around my hoof the entire time.
Little Pony TV
The segment introduces and discusses Snips and Snails.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rarity.
Korean
Rover says "My precious" (in English) while plotting to capture Rarity, an allusion to Gollum from Lord of the Rings, both of which were voiced by Oh In-sung in Korean dubs.
Polish
Diamond Dogs are called „Psy na Diamenty” („Pies na Diamenty” in singular) which is a play on a phrase „pies na baby”.
When Pinkie Pie sees Diamond dogs' holes for the first time, she exclaims „Więcej dziur niż w szwajcarskim serze!”, therefore mentioning real-life country of Switzerland.
Fluttershy: [sigh] What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Rarity: Isn't it? Though I was so afraid you wouldn't agree to model for me that I felt completely frazzled. I think I feel a pimple coming on. Oh! Only one solution! Rarity: The usual!
Rarity: Hm... She's going to want to see attitude and pizzazz. Fluttershy: A-a-attitude and, um... pizzazz. Rarity: More light! It has to catch the sequins just so or the whole outfit is just a disaster. Oh, and the headdress need more feathers. Pinkie Pie! More feathers! And sequins! More sequins!
Fluttershy: Oh, Rarity. I was so worried I'd ruined everything. Rarity: Oh, never. I knew you'd be perfect. [excited giggling]
Spike: Bloomberg...? Bloomberg? Sorry, but I tend to snore a bit. Good night. [sigh]
Pinkie Pie: I am?
Spike: Dash, Pinkie, 'sup? Hey, no worries I know those guys. They're cool. Buffalo: If you say so, Spike. Catch ya later, bro.
Little Strongheart: They planted apple trees all over it without asking our permission. Pinkie Pie: Well, that's not very nice. Right, Rainbow Dash? Rainbow Dash: Hmph!
Applejack: I want my kin to have what they need to live... but a storm's a-brewin' here. And I don't like the look of it. Twilight Sparkle: We've just got to talk some sense into them before somepony gets hurt. Listen, maybe if you would just reconsider, we– Rarity: About the trees. Now if you could–
The scene in which Rainbow Dash encounters Little Strongheart on top of the train is dimmed slightly.
The sequence in which Chief Thunderhooves gets hit by a pie after Sheriff Silverstar runs out of pies to throw is slowed down slightly.
Rainbow Dash: Is the pay good? Hellooo! Anybody home? [babbles] Wah-wah!
Applejack: Phew! Now I can eat somethin'! I'm starved! Oh...
Fluttershy: I'm sure the princess will appreciate the help.
Fluttershy: Oh, Philomena. I thought it would be easy to nurse you back to health.
Twilight Sparkle: But it can't be anything good. She might banish you from Equestria. Or throw you in a dungeon. Or banish you and then throw you in a dungeon in the place that she banishes you to! Fluttershy: You really think the princess would do that?
Rainbow Dash: What are you two doing? Are you having a race? Oh, can I play? One, two, three, GO!
Hummingway is renamed Hemingway.
The scene in which Fluttershy gallops to catch Philomena as she falls is slightly dimmed.
Examiner 1: Well, Miss Sparkle? Examiner 2: [cough]
Princess Celestia: Well?
Cherry Fizzy: Are you okay? Twilight Sparkle: [giggle] Um... yes.
Scootaloo: You have no idea what I've been through today to hear that story.
Twilight Sparkle: Dear Princess Celestia, Today I learned something amazing. Everypony everywhere has a special magical connection with her friends, maybe even before she's met them. If you're feeling lonely and you're still searching for your true friends, just look up in the sky. Who knows? Maybe you and your future best friends are all looking at the same rainbow. Spike: Gross! When did you get so cheesy? Twilight Sparkle: Just write it, Spike.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Scootaloo.
Korean
Filly Applejack is shown speaking in dialects unlike her older counterpart, suggesting that she learned how to speak standard speech while living in Manehattan.
The content rating system is "D"(dewasa), rather than "R-BO"(Remaja-Bimbingan Orang Tua).
Italian
Owlowiscious' voice was dubbed over to make 'who (chi)' joke work. However he also says 'who' occasionally.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Spike: Oh, right. That's enough.
Pinkie Pie: Mmm. Wow! These cookies are delish! Twilight Sparkle: Spike made them. Speaking of, Spike, can you bring us some punch? Spike? Spike: [snoring] Rarity: Oh, poor little thing. Twilight Sparkle: Aww... He's worked himself to the bone. Pinkie Pie: And now the punch has been... "spiked"! [ponies laughing]
Pinkie Pie: I'm... HOOked! [everybody laughs]
Rainbow Dash: He's probably just jealous of Owlowiscious. Fluttershy: Maybe Spike feels threatened or worried that Owlowiscious will replace him? Twilight Sparkle: Replace him? Hah! That's crazy! Spike knows he can't be replaced.
The first scene in which lightning flashes behind Spike in the cave is slowed down and dimmed, in order to comply with the established Japanese TV guidelines on flashing lights.[1]
Little Pony TV
This segment, a cutie mark guessing game, shows a pony's cutie mark to viewers before revealing which pony the cutie mark belongs to. For this segment, the pony is Applejack.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Applejack.
Twilight Sparkle is absent from this edition of Little Pony TV and instead calls Suzuko Mimori on the phone.
Korean
Owlowiscious' voice was dubbed over to make 'who (누구, nugu)' joke work.
All scenes before the opening theme was cut, including "Pinkie Pie Singing Telegram" song. But in the second airing of this episode, the scene before opening theme was not cut, including this song.
The content rating system is "D"(dewasa), rather than "R-BO"(Remaja-Bimbingan Orang Tua). It was fixed in the second airing of the episode.
The scene where Pinkie Pie sats onto Rainbow Dash's head is cut.
The word "loser" is muted.
Finnish
Line where Rainbow Dash says "Harry" is muted
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are all cut:
Pinkie Pie: [rasping voice] Next time, I think I'll just pass out written invitations.
Twilight Sparkle: As in, "this afternoon" this afternoon? Pinkie Pie: Yes, indeedy!
Applejack: What brings you 'round these parts?
Applejack: A-as in, "this afternoon" this afternoon?
Pinkie Pie: Wait! There's a bear around here who lives in a house? Fluttershy: It's, uh, really more of a cave. Rainbow Dash: But he's fixed up the place so much, it feels like a house. Fluttershy: And, uh, he wants us to look after his house... uh, cave... while he's, uh... Rainbow Dash: A-at the beach! Pinkie Pie: He's vacationing at the beach? Rainbow Dash: Yup! He loves to... Fluttershy: [over Rainbow Dash] Collect sea shells! ...Play beach volleyball! ...Collect volleyballs! Rainbow Dash: [over Fluttershy] Play beach volleyball! ...Collect sea shells! ...Play sea shells!
Pinkie Pie: Mind if I... take a look inside the barn? Applejack: No! Uh, I mean, yes, I mean... you can't come in here!
Applejack: Yup, supplies for the... renovation! Fixin' up the whole thing, top to bottom...
Joe: Don't you think you've had enough? Spike: Another donut! Extra sprinkles!
The scene in which lightning crashes behind Fluttershy is slowed down, in order to reduce the flashing effect. This is due to established guidelines for programs airing on TV in Japan regarding flashing images.[1]
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses the pony toys and teaches the English word "toy" (おもちゃ, omocha).
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment discusses a My Little Pony toy giveaway.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Pinkie Pie.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, the pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Princess Celestia.
Cheerilee: This one represents "Victory". Scootaloo: How cool would it be to have that for a cutie mark? Apple Bloom: Cool, if you were actually victoryful at somethin'. Sweetie Belle: That's not a word! Scootaloo: What are you, a dictionary? Cheerilee: Girls!
The entire opening scene after the opening theme, with Rainbow Dash and the cotton candy clouds
Pinkie Pie: Oh, well. If anyone needs me, I'll be outside in the chocolate puddles with a giant swizzle straw.
Twilight Sparkle: What do you suppose has her so upset? It's not like her. Applejack: I didn't notice anything strange about Pinkie. Twilight Sparkle: Weird.
The scenes in which lightning crashes around Discord are slowed down in order to reduce the blinking flash effect.[1]
The "To Be Continued" text on the ending card is edited to say "つづく..." (Tsuzuku..., or To Be Continued...). In addition, Discord reads it aloud.
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment discusses a My Little Pony toy giveaway and teaches the English word "present" (おくりもの, okurimono).
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, Cutie mark guessing game: Fluttershy
The previous episode recap is cut from the German broadcast.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are cut:
The previous episode recap
Rarity: How in Equestria can she think that tiny patch of clouds is Cloudsdale? Applejack: The same way he got you to think that cheap rock was a bona fide diamond. Rarity: I thought we agreed never to speak of that again.
Rainbow Dash: Nice try! Ponyville's your problem, not mine.
The expression "Whoah nelly", said by Applejack is replaced with "Santas yeguas" or "Holy mares".
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are cut:
The first scene with Twilight and Spike in Ponyville
Mrs Cake: Hmm, oh yes... much better... Twilight Sparkle: Okay, time to tackle the next item on our—oops! Looks like we're going to have to add 'give a baby dragon a bath' to our list.
Twilight Sparkle: So... got any problems, troubles, conundrums, or any other sort of issues, major or minor, that I as a good friend could help you solve? Spike: Huh. Hmm. Huunh. Huh... I got nothin'. Twilight Sparkle: [sigh] Then it looks like I'm going to have to find somepony who does. Spike: [sigh] This won't end well.
Little Pony TV
This segment, called "Pony's Music" (ポニー'sミュージック, Ponīzu Myūjikku), showcases the Laughter Song, called "Laugh, Everyone" (みんなで笑っちゃおう, Minna de Waracchaou) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Apple Bloom.
Twilight Sparkle: Look at the borders on these robes. These are hoof-stitched! Spike: It's a great costume! Huh! Grandpa! Twilight Sparkle: [growls]
Applejack: While y'all are here, ya' feel like bobbin' for an apple?
[ponies cheering] [ponies whimpering] Sassaflash: Aah! Princess Luna: It is of no use, Twilight Sparkle. They have never liked us and they never shall. Twilight Sparkle: My friend Applejack is one of the most likable ponies around. I'm sure she'll have some ideas.
Applejack: [sigh] Shoot. We had everything goin' our way. Luna was happy, everypony in town was happy, now look at 'em. Noi: [crying] But I wanted to be a zombie next year. Twilight Sparkle: It's not over yet. Applejack: What are you gonna do? Twilight Sparkle: I'm going to do what I do best. Lecture her!
Twilight Sparkle: There's something I want you to see. And I promise that it's safe, but you really, really, really can't shriek.
The scenes in which lightning flashes on screen are dimmed and slowed down to reduce the blinking flash effect.[1]
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases Pinkie's Gala Fantasy Song, called "I Love Parties" (パーティー大好き, Pātī Daisuki) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Pinkie Pie.
Polish
While the alterations in poems and songs are often made, there is a line in Zecora's tale, that deserves mention: „Koszmarna Luna nie zna litości - zjada kucyki, wypluwa kości.”
Rarity: Well now, Sweetie Belle, I appreciate the gesture, but we simply can't eat this breakfast. It's burnt. Sweetie Belle: It's not that burnt.
Rarity: [sigh] Sweetie Belle, what am I going to do with you? Sweetie Belle: Oh! We could paint together, we could ride bikes, play chess, sing a song, catch frogs, pillow fight– Rarity: That's not what I meant! Sweetie Belle: Oh. Rarity: Now I have to go and find some more of these gems! Sweetie Belle: I'll go with you and help! Rarity: No! No thank you.
Applejack: Honey, Rarity thinks everything's uncouth. Apple Bloom: [with mouth full] What's uncouth? Applejack: It means uncivil. Y'know, bad mannered? Apple Bloom: [belch] Applejack: Exactly.
Rarity: Well, no matter. She still shouldn't have touched my things without permission. Hm!
Apple Bloom: Besides, she's my big sister! Applejack: Yeah, um–
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases the Evil Enchantress song, called "Watch out for Zecora" (ゼコラに気をつけろ, Zekora ni ki wo tsukero) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Zecora.
Instead of speaking in French, the cutie pox-afflicted Apple Bloom speaks in English.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are cut:
The first several scenes in Ponyville, Sugarcube Corner, and Carousel Boutique
Apple Bloom: Well, all right, just a few more tricks. But be warned! These are advanced moves, not for beginners. Got that, Diamond Tiara? Diamond Tiara: [growls]
Instead of speaking in French, the cutie pox-afflicted Apple Bloom speaks in more formal Japanese (such as saying "watakushi", the most formal form of "I"/"me", instead of the informal "atashi").
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases the English version's theme song.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Spike.
In the German dub of this episode, Rainbow Dash mistakes a tortoise for a duck.
Japanese
The following lines and scenes are cut:
The first few seconds of Rainbow Dash flying
Twilight Sparkle: Well, we had initially planned on inviting Rainbow, of course, except– Pinkie Pie: We were totally gonna invite you, Rainbow, then Twilight remembered that you don't even have a pet, and Rarity remembered that you really like to take naps in the afternoon, so Applejack figured you wouldn't be missing out on anything anyway, and Fluttershy and I nodded our heads in agreement like this. Fluttershy: Oh, please don't be mad at us.
Rainbow Dash: But don't say I didn't warn you! This isn't a game, you know! Alright, now these games will determine which one of you has the most important qualities I'm looking for in a pet. Speed. Agility. Guts. Style. Coolness. Awesomeness. And radicalness. Twilight Sparkle: Aren't those all the same thing? Rainbow Dash: You would think that, Twilight. And that's why you would never qualify to be my pet.
Rainbow Dash: Speed!
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment discusses drawing and teaches the English word "picture" (絵, e).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Sweetie Belle.
Rarity: Thank you so much! Twilight Sparkle: Wow, Spike, that's one of the kindest, most generous things you've ever done. I've never seen Rarity so happy! Spike: I will never wash this cheek again. [sighs and laughs]
Twilight Sparkle: Just about finished, Spike? Everypony will be here soon.
Cheerilee: Well, happy birthday, Spike! I wish I had something to give you! Uh...
Junebug: Happy birthday, Spike. Spike: Aren't you gonna give me something? You know, like a birthday present? Junebug: Um, I... I don't have anything.
Spike: Wow, you're right, Twilight.
Twilight Sparkle: Mature? So he's just... growing up? But that doesn't explain why he keeps grabbing things.
The air raid siren sounding
The shot of the Wonderbolts flying away after Rarity and Spike have been saved
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment discusses the pony plushies and teaches the English word "plush" (ぬいぐるみ, nuigurumi).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Scootaloo.
The first scene with Twilight and company on the train
Fluttershy: No? Rarity: Of course not. All across Equestria, ponies are preparing their own pageants for Hearth's Warming Eve in their own towns. It's tradition. Fluttershy: So you're saying they'll be too busy to come to our play? Rarity: Well, no. We're in the Canterlot pageant, the biggest, most important production in all of Equestria. A lot of ponies will come to watch us. Fluttershy: A lot? Rarity: Hundreds. Fluttershy: Hundreds? Rarity: [gasps] Maybe even thousands! Fluttershy: [yelps]
Pinkie Pie: Can you think inside a chimney?
The scene in which lightning flashes on screen is dimmed and slowed down to reduce the blinking flash effect.[1]
Little Pony TV
This segment discusses a My Little Pony toy giveaway as part of a Christmas Eve promotion.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Spike.
[wind blowing] Big McIntosh: [sniffs] [electricity crackling] Applejack: There's the zap apple leaves, right on schedule!
Granny Smith: [singing to the tune of "Skip to My Lou"] Gonna make zap apple jam, hoop-dee-hoo! Gatherin' my goodies now, hoop-dee-hee! Singin' and dancin', diddley-hoo, flippity-floo, my darlin! [voice cracks]
Applejack: I'm sorry, Apple Bloom. I already told you that we just can't take a break from harvest to come to your school. You know what'll happen. Apple Bloom: I know... After the fifth day, the zap apples disappear...
Apple Bloom: She never wakes up from her nap! [muffled] I wish I could just run off and hide!
Zap apples are called "biribiringo" (ビリビリンゴ), derived from "biribiri", the Japanese sound effect for an electric shock, and "ringo", meaning apple.
The schoolhouse's Family Appreciation Day is called "Family Speech Day".
The scene in which the zap apple trees grow out of the ground in Granny Smith's flashback is slowed down, in order to comply with Japanese TV guidelines on flashing lights.[1]
Little Pony TV
This segment introduces and discusses Princess Luna.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Princess Luna.
In the "Best Selection" rebroadcast, this segment is the same as It's About Time.
Korean
Granny Smith's (and other ponies') Alphabet Song was replaced with Korean children's song 산토끼(Santokki, Hare)
Latino-American
This was the last episode of season 2 to be broadcast. It was aired after season 3.
Portuguese (Brazil)
The episode was never shown on television broadcasts and was soon made available on Netflix.
Pinkie Pie: But I was just– Nurse Redheart: Shhh. Pinkie Pie: But– Nurse Redheart: Shhh! Pinkie Pie: [quieter] Happy happy birthday to you and you today– [thud]
Mr. Cake: We'll frost it when we get there! C'mon, sugarplum, tick-tick!
Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake: [crying] Pinkie Pie: Oh, don't cry, little friends! Look, look! Where's Pinkie Pie...? Where's Pinkie Pie? Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake: [crying] Pinkie Pie: Oh no... I'm right here, see? Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake: [crying]
Pinkie Pie: Snack time. That's easy enough.
Pinkie Pie: Ex-cuse me?
Pinkie Pie: Well, of all the– She thinks I can't handle things on my own! Maybe because I haven't handled things on my own. Well, I can handle things on my own!
Applejack: Oh, shucks. I'm not much for speeches. Pinkie Pie: Alright then, no speech! Applejack: Buuut!
The entire scene in Canterlot before the main cast moves on to Dodge Junction
Instead of listing off words that rhyme with "bean", Pinkie Pie lists off words that rhyme with "himitsu" ("secret"). The preceding line has Rainbow Dash accusing Applejack of keeping secrets.
The scene in which the lightning bolt flies across the screen, striking the tip of Rainbow Dash's tail, is slowed down and dimmed, in order to comply with Japanese TV guidelines on flashing lights.[1]
[knocking] Fluttershy: [yawns] Who could that be? It's still dark! [crash] Rainbow Dash: C'mon, Fluttershy! Cider season's about to start! Fluttershy: [squee] [shrieks]
Twilight Sparkle: Isn't this exciting, Spike? Opening day of cider season! Spike: Yeah! That means it's only thirty more days 'til sapphire season!
Ponies: [more complaining] Applejack: If y'all just be patient, we'll have plenty more tomorrow. Pinkie Pie: She's right, y'know! You can't rush perfection! And this year's batch was perfection! Fluttershy: Uh, Pinkie Pie– Pinkie Pie: I'll never forget the cider I just drank! It was a moment in time that will never exist again. [sighs] Rainbow Dash: [growls]
The "Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000" is referred to as the "Super Speedy Cider Machine" during the song.
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment briefly discusses Rarity, Sweetie Belle, Applejack, and Apple Bloom, and teaches the English word "sister" (姉妹, shimai).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Sweetie Belle.
Korean
Apple Cider is referred to as "Apple Soda" (사과 소다, Sagwa soda)
When Rainbow Dash said "The rush? Don't you remember what happened last year? Or the year before that? Or pretty much any cider season ever?", cider season is replaced with temporada de manzana or apple season.
It's also replaced with jugo or juice.
When Pinkie Pie said "I'll never forget the cider I just drank! It was a moment in time that will never exist again.", cider is replaced with jugo de manzana or apple juice.
Rest of main cast: [laughing] Applejack: Is she serious? Who doesn't like to read a bang-up tale from time to time? Rarity: Why, a good book is almost as magnificent as silk pajamas on a Sunday morning, heh! Twilight Sparkle: Reading is for everypony, Rainbow Dash! Pinkie Pie: Yeah! I love reading, and my head isn't even close to the shape of an egg! It's more the shape of an apple, or maybe an orange, but a big orange! More like a grapefruit really...
Rainbow Dash: [voiceover] "The smell of decay and danger hit Daring Do as she peered into the dimly-lit entrance of the ancient temple."
Rainbow Dash: H— oh, good evening— Doctor Horse: Morning. Rainbow Dash: —morning. Doc. Doctor Horse: Have you been up all night? Rainbow Dash: Uh, of course not. [blows] Doctor Horse: Well, I'll be quick.
Rainbow Dash: I'm an egghead. Rarity: Pardon?
Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone is instead called Daring Do and the Legendary Sapphire Stone (by Rainbow Dash at the beginning of the episode) and Daring Do and the Elusive Sapphire Stone (by Twilight near the end of the episode).
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases Cutie Mark Crusaders Song, called "Cutie Mark Crusaders' Theme" (キューティーマーククルセイダーズのテーマ, Kyūtī Māku Kuruseidāzu no Tēma) in the Japanese dub.
The "Lucky Pony Slot" again fails to pick a pony, as two slots land on Apple Bloom and one lands on Spike.
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases At the Gala, called "The Long-Awaited Party!" (憧れのパーティ！, Akogare no Pāti!) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Cheerilee.
Latino-American
The quote "Oh no you don't. Cut in line, I'll take what's mine!" (English rhyme), said by Fluttershy, is replaced with "¡Ah, No lo harás. Si te metes, tendrás lo que mere'ces'!" to say an Spanish rhyme.
Polish
Fluttershy's confrontation with Shoeshine is translated as:
Shoeshine: Nie wiem. Może? (Uh, I guess maybe.) Fluttershy: Morze jest szerokie i głębokie. (A sea is wide and deep).
It's worth noting that „może” (maybe) and „morze” (sea) are perfect homophones in Polish.
Spike: [sighs] I made it for you, Rarity. Why, yes, it is an ice cream house. Chocolate fudge shingles... rocky road garage...
Twilight Sparkle: Oh, hi, Spike!
Pinkie Pie: I just got it. Cool, huh? Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, uh... best one I've seen.
Twilight Sparkle: Are you sure? Pinkie Pie: Yep. Cool birthday present.
Pinkie Pie: It's only good for vague and immediate events.
Spike: Uhh... I don't think we need to sneak around, Twilight. It's not illegal to walk around Canterlot.
Twilight Sparkle: [hushed] No, it's not fun! Pinkie Pie: Aww. [rustling] [ripping sound] Pinkie Pie: I still don't understand how sneaking into the archives is gonna help her find out about her birthday present.
The short scene in which Twilight, Pinkie, and Spike sneak past royal guards and Spike drops his ice cream on the ground
Little Pony TV
"English with Ponies": This segment discusses the IDW comics and teaches the English word "comic" (マンガ, manga).
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Rarity.
Polish
Cerberus is called by its Latin name - "Cerberus", even though there is much more often used polonized spelling - „Cerber”.
Similarly, Taratarus is called by its Greek name - "Tartaros", while polonized „Tartar” is commonly used.
Spike: You won't be laughing when you spill blueberries all over your scales. Feathers. That's one tough stain! Rainbow Dash: One tough stain against one lame dragon. [laughs] Rarity: You leave him alone, Rainbow Dash! Spike's style is unique. He doesn't have to look like other dragons.
Rarity, Spike and Twilight Sparkle: We know. Rainbow Dash: [under her breath] Rrgh.
Spike: Yeah! Maybe I am! Rarity: Rainbow Dash, I can't believe your silly plan actually worked. Ow. Spike: Alright, who's next? Garble: Getting a little cocky, huh? I like that. So how about you wrestle... him! Go! Spike: Whooooooooa!
The scene in which Spike decides to stay with the teenage dragons forever
Little Pony TV
This segment discusses the Mane 6's pets.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Spike.
Scootaloo: We tried everything, from papier-mâché to making birds' nests, and nothing worked.
All scenes and dialogue between Sweetie Belle's "We need to expand!" and Rarity's "Oh, this is the life, isn't it, girls?"
Gabby Gums is renamed "Gabby Chat" (ギャビーチャット, Gyabī Chatto).
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases The Flim Flam Brothers, called "The Super Speedy Cider Machine" (スーパースピーディーサイダーマシン, Sūpā Supīdī Saidā Mashin) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Applejack.
Latino-American
The "Foal Free Press" is called the "Periódico Equino Libre" and "Diario Equino Libre".
"Hooficure" is replaced with "Pedicura".
The phrase "daredevil license" is replaced with "licencia de acróbata".
The phrase "The Great and Powerful Trixie's secrets revealed!", said by Rainbow Dash is replaced with "Los grandiosos y poderosos secretos de Trixie".
Russian
Gabby Gums is renamed "Chatterbox" (Болтунья, Boltun'ya).
Most scenes and dialogue in the cold open are cut except for the following:
Pinkie Pie: Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness. You've really outdone yourselves, Mr. and Mrs. Cake. This is sure to be the winning entry of this year's national dessert competition! Mrs. Cake: Oh, thank you, Pinkie! Mr. Cake: And thanks for transporting it all the way to Canterlot for us.
Pinkie Pie: To the train depot!
Pinkie Pie: All right, everypony, we're in the home stretch here. Mr. Cake: [wheezing] Pinkie Pie: See, Mr. and Mrs. Cake? I got it here without a hitch! Now all we have to do is get it... in?
The Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Madness is renamed the Marzipan Mascarpone Meringue Miracle (マジパンマスカルポーネメレンゲミラクル, Majipan Masukarupōne Merenge Mirakuru).
The title cards displayed during Pinkie Pie's fantasy of Gustave le Grand are edited to have Japanese text instead of English:
"Ouch!!" - "ぬほっ"
"Get your claws off that cake you cur!" - "ケーキにはツメ一本ふれさせない"
"Oh goodness!" - "どうしよう？！"
"Muhu ha ha!" - "なはーはははー！"
Joe's spy persona "Con Mane" is renamed "00-Pony" (ダブル・オー・ポニー, Daburu-Ō-Ponī).
Little Pony TV
"Pony's Music": This segment showcases Smile Song, called simply "Smile" (スマイル, Sumairu) in the Japanese dub.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Pinkie Pie.
Polish
Joe's spy persona "Con Mane" is renamed "James Pony" (James Kuc).
The title cards displayed during Pinkie Pie's fantasy of Gustave le Grand are left in English, and instead being read by a voice-over actor.
Russian
Joe's spy persona "Con Mane" is renamed "Mean Mane" (Подлая Грива, Podlaya Griva).
Spanish (Spain)
The title cards displayed during Pinkie Pie's fantasy of Gustave le Grand are edited to have Spanish text instead of English (along with them being read out by the respective VAs of Gustave and Pinkie):
"Ouch!!" - "¡Ay!"
"Get your claws off that cake you cur!" - "¡Quita tus garras de esa tarta, canalla!"
In spoken dialogue, "B.B.B.F.F." is translated as "anieishin" (アニエイシン), short for "aniki de eien no shinyū" (兄貴で永遠の親友). In the song B.B.B.F.F., it is translated as "onii-chan saikō no shinyū" (おにいちゃん最高の親友).
As with The Return of Harmony Part 1, the "To be continued..." text on the closing title card is edited to read "Tsuzuku..." (つづく...), and Princess Cadance reads it aloud.
Little Pony TV
This segment introduces and discusses Shining Armor.
The pony picked by the "Lucky Pony Slot" is Shining Armor.
Fake Cadance is referred to as "Mi Amore Cadenza" (middle word isn't declensible) two times, while as "Mi Amora Cadenza" (including all its declensions) seven times (and two additional times in the next episode, not including intro flashback scenes).
During The Failure Song, Twilight Sparkle only gives the square root to the sixth digit after dot (or comma, if we used Polish convention), instead of eleventh. In both languages it is incorrectly rounded down.
The death is mentioned at least twice in this episode. First, when Rainbow scolds Lightning Dust, she says, that her friends could die. Later, in Spitfire's office, Rainbow uses an idiom „działanie po trupach” (roughly: "going on despite dead bodies").
The tongue twister, that the foals have to say during the race is „W Szczebrzeszynie chrząszcz brzmi w trzcinie” (In Szczebrzeszyn a bettle buzzes in the reeds), a well-known line from Jan Brzechwa's poem „Chrząszcz”
As a side effect, a real life Polish town of Szczebrzeszyn is mentioned.
When Rainbow Dash comes to the Rarity's house, she says that her book is „o pegazie, który lata jak szatan” (lit. "about a pegasus that flies like a Satan"). In this case however, „szatan” describes someone highly energetic. The closest translation would probably be "flies like mad".
All of the film's songs are played in English, with the exception of the brief snippet of the Cutie Mark Crusaders Song.
The Grand Galloping Gala, previously translated as the "Dance Party" (ダンスパーティー, Dansu Pātī) in The Ticket Master, is called the "Galloping Gala" (ギャロッピングガラ, Gyaroppingu Gara).
Latino-American
The movie was first broadcast on TV in Argentina. It was broadcast in Mexico one month later.
The phrase "... if I want my crown back, I'll have to become Princess of the Canterlot High Fall Formal" is replaced with "... si quiero recuperar mi corona, tendré que convertirme en Princesa del Baile de Otoño de Canterlot High".
Both instances of "fizzy apple cider" are replaced with "jugo de manzana".
Portuguese (Brazil)
Except for two lines, Sunset Shimmer's name is spelled as /sʌnsɛt ʃaɪmər/, instead of /sʌnsɛt ʃɪmər/
The Crystal Empire's name isn't translated.
In her introduction scene, instead of saying "Incoming!", Pinkie Pie says "Intrusa!".
Both instances of "fizzy apple cider" are replaced with "refrigerante de maçã".
Polish
A word „ludzie”, meaning "humans" or "people" is used three times in the movie
„Wy, ludzie ze wsi, nie jesteście zbyt kumaci.” (You, country people are not very bright)
„Póki co, ludzie znają ją tylko z filmu, który Sunset wrzuciła do sieci.” (So far other people know her only from the video, that Sunset has uploaded)
„Prawdziwa księżniczka wcale nie chce, żeby inni ludzie się przed nią kłaniali, lecz inspiruje otoczenie do pozytywnych działań.” (A true princess doesn't really want other people to bow before her, but she inspires others to positive actions)
Cheerilee, Mrs. Cake, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are voiced by different voice actors than in the series.
The lyrics of the theme song were based on the one used in demo dubbing (distributed on DVD or VCD discs before show's TV premiere), rather than the one used in the show on TV.
Princess Luna refers to the Crystal Empire by its literal translation - „Kryształowe Imperium”, instead of the usual „Kryształowe Królestwo”.
Both instances of "fizzy apple cider" are changed to „gazowany sok jabłkowy”.
When it's announced it's time to close the school library, the voice on P.A. system is Cheerilee's.
During Twilight Sparkle's culminating speech over the crater, the lines "Tonight, you've shown everyone who you really are. You've shown them what is in your heart." have been translated as "In a moment, you'll show everyone who you really are. Show them what is in your heart.". In other words, the original remark had become a request.
In the first act (after the intro sequence), it's mentioned that there are only 3 months and 20 days left until initially intended release of Daring Do's next book, rather than 3 months and 26 days.
The title of the book at the very end of the episode is read out loud by a voice-over actor.
At one point during the episode, Spitfire refers to herself as male by incorrectly conjugating verb „widzieć” as „widziałem” instead of „widziałam”. In other instances during the episode, specifically when Soarin talks to Rainbow in the hospital and when Rainbow scolds Spitfire for having lied, Spitfire is still correctly referred to as female.
There is no noticeable artificial pitch-shift in Breezies' voices. Seabreeze is voiced by a female VA instead and the main six speak only slightly higher than usual. Determining Seabreeze's gender based solely on the dialogue is impossible.
Polish
There is no noticeable artificial pitch-shift in Breezies' voices. Seabreeze is voiced by a female VA instead and the main six speak only slightly higher than usual. Seabreeze is still referred to as male.
During both flashbacks to the Sweetie Belle's birthday, the filly in the glasses says the following: „Po co komu Apple Bloom, kiedy mamy jej superową starszą siostrę?”
On the train, Sweetie Belle confesses that she prefers Fasolki to Sapphire Shores.
Spanish (Spain)
When Sweetie Belle runs with the box, Sapphire Shores says to Rarity ¿Lo conoces?.
At one point during the episode, Princess Celestia mispronounce Tirek's name as „Terik”. This error also appeared in the Polish episode script for use by voice actors during recording.[2]
All of the film's songs are played in English, but some contain minor Japanese elements such as spoken dialogue in Battle and Adagio Dazzle's laugh at the end of Under Our Spell. Snips and Snails' rap is the only song completely translated to Japanese.
"Musical Showcase" is translated as "Music Festival" (ミュージックフェスティバル, Myūjikku Fesutibaru).
The title of Awesome As I Wanna Be is translated in spoken dialogue as "I'm Awesome" (かっこいい僕, Kakkoii Boku).
"Siren" is pronounced as "seiren" (セイレン).
Polish
The scenes from the sneak peeks on the Equestria Girls YouTube channel were redubbed in the final version of the movie.
During the song Battle, Trixie is voiced by a different voice actor than usual.
Portuguese (Brazil)
The scenes from the sneak peeks on the Equestria Girls YouTube channel were redubbed in the final version of the movie.
Some terms such as "demônio", "idiota" and "chutar o traseiro" were censored and replaced by "monstro", bobas and fazer o outro de gato e sapato.
The final chorus of Shine Like Rainbows and the reveal of the Twilight Sparkle's human counterpart were initially cut off, but Discovery Kids fixed this mistake by showing the song without showing the final chorus. On February 28, during Netflix's showing, the full version of Shine Like Rainbows doesn't appear.
Serbian
"Rainbow Rocks" premiered before "Equestria Girls".
Sonata's line "It's Taco Tuesday" is translated "Večeras je meksička hrana", which means "Tonight is Mexican food".
Slovene
"Rainbow Rocks" premiered before "Equestria Girls".
Thai
All of the film's songs are played in English, but some contain minor Thai elements such as spoken dialogue in Battle.
Latino-American
The movie was first broadcast on TV in Mexico. It was broadcast in the rest of Latin America 14 days later.
The scenes from the sneak peeks on the Equestria Girls YouTube channel were redubbed in the final version of the movie.
During Welcome to the Show, Twlight Sparkle has a different voice than in the rest of the movie.
During Welcome to the Show, Sunset Shimmer has two voices.
Boulder is named "Roca", but in "Maud Pie", it is called "Peñazco"
Rainbow Dash's compass is edited twice; first, S is translated into 'Sud' in its first appearance. Then, during the second appearance, W is translated to 'Ovest'.
Polish
The joke in the Sunshower, Clear Skies, Open Skies, and Fluffy Clouds' scene was translated verbatim, including character names (Czyste Niebo, Jasne Niebo, and Puchaty Obłok).
In this episode Manehattan is called „Kuchattan”. In written form its meaning can be interpreted as "Ponyhattan", but the way it is (mis)pronounced in the episode itself makes it devoid of any specific meaning.
Whinnyapolis is called „Konin” after the real-world Polish city whose name also appears to horse-related.
The Nerdy delegate sounds like a male character and is voiced by a male voice actor, but still refers to herself as female.
Twilight Sparkle doesn't mention Sapphire Shores' name directly. Instead she uses another name – Szafirowe Podkówki – which might be referring to her entire ensemble.
No direct equivalent of "Orange you glad" is included in the episode
In the boutique Fluttershy asks Twilight „Czy tanie czy drogie to czytanie?”. The joke comes from the homophonic nature of „czy tanie” and „czytanie”.
The peanut butter hoof joke („Kopytka z masłem orzechowym? Fuj, za żadne skarby świata!”) is based on the homonymity of two meanings of „kopytka”: "Little hooves" and a kind of Polish dish (it wouldn't taste well with a peanut butter).
The dialogue involving the snake situation at the Sweet Apple Acres goes as follows. Note that Polish uses the word „wąż” to refer to both a snake and a hose.
Discord: A wtedy Rainbow Dash zobaczyła węża.
Fluttershy: Ja myślę, że to był wąż ogrodowy.
Rainbow Dash: To był gumowy wąż. Superjadowity!
Applejack: A ja pamiętam, że to był długi kij, który wyglądał jak wąż i który był podobny do żmii.
The Friendship Games is called the "Chroniathlon".
Sunny Flare is called "Sunny Storm", but is still named Sunny Flare in the dub credits.
Polish
When Applejack expresses her relief in the library that the mysterious person is probably not from Equestria, she refers to their world as the Earth.
Principal Cinch is called "Dyrektor Grzyb".
Sunny Flare is called "Sunny Storm".
Spanish (Latin America)
In the pre-credits scene:
Twilight says "¡Siento no haber llegado antes, chicas! ¡No recibí sus mensajes hasta ahora, porque quedé atrapada en este viaje entre dimensiones, que en serio, es lo más extraño que me ha pasado!" instead "I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner! I didn't get your messages until just now because I was caught in this time travel loop and, honestly, it was the strangest thing that's ever happened to me!" Note: the allusion is not clear when Twilight says she was stuck in a travel between dimensions instead in a time travelloop.
Twilight says "Tú eres lo segundo más extraño.", instead of "Make that the second strangest."
Spanish (Spain)
Sunny Flare is called "Sunny Storm".
In the pre-credits scene, Twilight says "Eso se lleva la palma.", instead of "Make that the second strangest." Note:"Llevarse la palma" is a Castillian Spanish expression that means "Pronoun + Verb to be (present, past or future tense) + Superlative + Complement"
Minis digital shorts
Multiple shorts
Language
Edits
French
In Twilight Sparkle's short in the introductory text there is an alternative short's title included.
Polish
The main font used in the shorts is unsuitable for displaying all Polish characters. Letters with diacritics (except Ó and Ł) are falling back into another font resembling Times New Roman. The secondary font for the notice about shorts being "for entertainment purposes only" display everything correctly.
In Twilight Sparkle's short in the introductory text there is an alternative short's title included.
Twilight making Pinkie Pie's voice lines are voiced by an actual Pinkie Pie's voice actor instead. Starlight then asks whether Twilight just spoke with Pinkie Pie's voice.
