I enjoyed this episode, and I have a strong personal connection to it, through the years I have been involved in many things, being in a youth council, a volunteer youth worker, a member of my old high school dance club back in my old hometown, and presently volunteer worker at two museums and a group for people with Aspergers where I live now. I give a contribution in all of these to make them a success and a great impact on the communities and groups. This episode is definitely another favourite of mine, best episode with Applejack and Rarity's character interactions, the return of Coco Pommel, especially her adorable filly self in her backstory about the Theatre Revival and how she got that flower in her mane, the theatre troupe were really interesting characters and the moral was fantastic. Apart from the pacing this deserves a 9/10 ^^
First, what movie/song was her parodying? Second, at first, I though this epsidoe was just okay, now I want more ^^ Now on to eqg3! Who knew we be excited
I have Asperger Syndrome. I think it's great that you are willing to help when there are those who are in need. It's not nearly as bad as medias and individuals make it out to be, but sometimes even the happiest person needs the kindness and aid of others. *hugs
+Rosie Sievers (rigifan32) i have aspergers as well. there are many forms of aspergers and each person is affected by the disorder in a unique way. while there are symptoms that many of us have they may not effect us all the same way. the fact that you are willing to go out of your way to discover what problems each person has and how to help them is amazing. so many people seem to think all people with aspergers act the same way and that the same treatment will work for all. it's not like the flu, you can't just give us a treatment and expect us to stop having problems. you may not become famous you can rest assured the lives you've touched will be the better for having you in them. there should be an episode that teach the moral. 'if you hit all problems with a hammer pretty soon they'll all start to look like nails.'
Well I also have aspergers too and being part of a group with other people with aspergers in my hometown is great to be a part of and its great to see some of you have aspergers ^^
I don't think Twilight is going to have a map mission until the season finale. Fluttershy still needs a mission and it seems like there's a pattern going on with pairing two members of the mane six together so perhaps those two will get one together. My guess is it will be in the episode "What About Discord?" where he may want to go along on the mission but Twilight being rule crazy will probably forbid it since the map didn't summon him.
+Alisha Dee I hope that the map somehow manages to summon Spike(he has his own seat at the table after all)....just so we can see Twilights reaction to that.
@1:43 Well, we are entering into the second year of the Mane Six, and as such, annual events are expected to come back. The Apple Family Reunion is something to consider of an exception; however, that's just one out of the dozen of events that have happened in season 1 and 2. And since Season 4 is what started the second year, seasons 1 and 2 had special yearly events that needed another look at, especially with the new twists alongside the maturity of the ponies since the previous year.
1:30 Next week, as a matter of fact! As I understand it, Brotherhooves Social is going to be the second part of this episode, in the same way "Games Ponies Play" was the second part of "Just For Sidekicks." But I think this time, they got the episodes in the proper order.
You always get me really thinking Doc and your comedic tidbits really are improving keep it up. I really enjoyed the Rarity Show bit, and the Guardians of the Galaxy reference was great :D.
+megan ashcraft Yes I did and I was a little dissapointed that we didn't see Babs even in passing. But not sure where she lives in Manehattan so thats why i was only a little annoyed.
+TorridPrime217 well yeah! I got on the edge of my seat when I saw they were getting paired again, and at this point, can't we just make this ship canon ;) I mean come on that booth banner rarity put up....need I even say more?
There's too much fuel for you to stop me. I've acquired so much of it from the series, I now have enough to power my luxury cruise ship, "The Rarijack"
I've been waiting for an Applejack episode since the beginning of season five, and this was one of her best episodes yet. Even though it was also a Rarity episode, AJ really got her moment here. Showing her trying to fix the park, and the return of the eyebrows!! So awesome.
@3:00 We saw this in Griffin Kingdom. Getting back the statue would bring everyone back, but it wouldn't be in the right way. By having Gilda start the path of true friendship with a griffin she's already acquainted with, marks a new beginning there. I already made this comment on another video, but maybe it'll have a better impact here: The Map knows the Easy Solution to these problems and says 'it ain't gonna stick, better call in the ponies that can make a permanent friendship start.' Quite frankly, the map is sentient enough to understand what needs to be done and the best way it can be done in the name of friendship. Thoughts, anypony? Later, RDF2
OHHHHHH It's the Rarity show, Oh it's the Rarity show! How can you have a story without the fashion pony we know? On to the Rarity show, Oh yes the Rarity show! Come join the pony who looks like a marshmallow!
I don't remember from which comic book I read this, but the moral in this episode reminded me of this line: "If you can't save them all, just save what you can." I really liked this episode: it's simple, it's funny, and it paves the way for Brotherhood Social, next week!
0:56 ... Wait.... A series about Multi colors characters with their own symbols that get sent out by a powerful magic user that to do battle with evil, and an ocasionaly sixth member... MLP is now Power Rangers and Twilight is Zordon.
I liked the Easter eggs in this episode- - Charlie Brown reference - The pony at the popcorn stand who appears to be related to Babs - At one point, a newspaper slides across the screen for a transition. On it is a picture of that... thing... that appeared at the end of Canterlot Boutique Coco was at no point forced into the story, I think the moral is very true and very well set up, and I feel the episode is overall a lot more stronger than the previous two episodes.
I love that Guardians of the Galaxy reference you made! I love that movie! But, you know, this episode got me thinking about the map. After the first mission it sent the Mane 6 on, it's been sending only pairs of two to each destination where they run into an old friend who they help spread the magic of friendship with. It got me to wonder if the next pair to go on a friendship mission will be Twilight and Fluttershy. I wonder which old friend they'll run into who needs their help spreading friendship. I actually have an idea of who the two ponies will run into. For Fluttershy, maybe we'll have a return of Iron Will. And for Twilight, maybe Trixie? Both would be good candidates in learning to spread the magic of friendship around. What do you think, Dr. Wolf?
I'm surprised you included the video portion showing the charlie brown background pony, but actually caught the audio bit with rarity. Just shows how good of a listener you are ;) As for me canterlot boutique hit a little more home for me, though I do have to say I couldn't stop thinking of the lesson from made in manehattan while helping to hosting a public event today, it was like I was living the episode!
That was a fun little ditty at the beginning Doc, it felt like a short Pinkie Pie number. You should try them more often, you've got a good singing voice. Also, love the GotG reference, I'm surprised I didn't catch that. Seems like you, SQ, and Firebrand have an appreciation of Marvel's films, which I definitely share. As for the episode, I really enjoyed it. It was good to see AJ and Rarity paired up again, their chemistry was on point throughout the whole episode. I did think Rarity pointing out why AJ was sent there was a bit on the nose, but I'm not really sure how it could've been handled better, and they definitely needed to address it. Overall, I think this was a solid conclusion to Rarity's trilogy, and I'm glad the writers gave her more focus this season. Here's hoping for more good episodes to come!
i love how the producers are upping the ante with the designes of the backround characters. also character interaction and facial expression seems to be getting better aswell. all around good stuff.
What this episode made me think of most often was one of your previous videos, about how important Pinkie Pie was to the town of Ponyville, that she is able to keep there spirits up and thus keep them happy and not being jerks. It's kind of the same situation here, that without the theatre, all of the ponies in the neighborhood are kind of jerks. . . Its almost like they need some form of get-together-ness that keeps them nice to eachother, like what you theorized with Pinkie Pie.
I like the fact that Twilight is getting a little less focus. And I'm also glad to see another Cutie map episode. There wasn't much exploring the lands. But we got and entire season, and series to cover that. No but I'm glad because we can have more character combinations solving there issues presented by the cutie map. I'm still waiting to see who Flutters will be paired with.
Twilight's lack of screentime recently is leading up to the final moments of the season finale where she gives up her wings & horn to lock both Starlight Glimmer and herself in an alternate dimension and Spike is crowned the new Prince of Friendship.
+lightyearpig12 I don't know if that will happen, however I have my own theory. I can't help but think that the map is purposely leaving Twilight out of the missions. If she get's a map episode alongside Fluttershy then this theory goes out the window. However this is for if Twilight is left out of another mission, what if the map can somehow see the future and perhaps sees the new plan Starlight has for the finale. It may be keeping Twilight back so she can undo whatever damage Starlight's caused. Whether my theory is correct or not one thing is for sure the writers are clearly building to something for the finale.
Oh ok and yeah, that theory mainly formed after watching this episode. The fact the writers keep living Twilight out can't be just coincidence, either their building towards a Twilight and Fluttershy episde which would be cool since they have'nt shared an episode since A Bird in the hoof and of the mane six those two interact the least with each other.However this could also be building towards the finale, I'm fine with either option.
I think the writers missed a perfect opportunity with "Made in Manehattan", namely, the fact that Applejack seems to completely forget that she has at least two family ties in Manehattan; Aunt and Uncle Orange, and Babs's family. They were more than willing to help rebuild the barn in "Apple Family Reunion", and even a few extra hooves could have not only fixed up the park a little more, but show the ponies of Manhattan by example that helping a little bit can have a big impact. I get that there's only so much they can do in 22 minutes, and that it may not have been the angle the writers were going for, but I still think it would have been a better episode if Applejack had at least tried to recruit some of her family to help.
MLP is always at its best when it's small and contained like this, not trying to do anything special (even with the Characters) but still somehow achieving it. Even with all the wonderful and special moments we've been given with Slice of Life, The Tantabus and Starlight Glimmer I already count this as one of my favorite episodes of the series. Just watching this once has continued to make me smile throughout my day. Wonderful episode, all around.
+ToughTheWigglytuff As someone who's lived in a rather sparsely populated area myself (though no means the vast plains of the midwest), I can say that especially when not in a large group of friends, it can be troubling to be caught in a city environment, and with applejack coming from a simple farm life outside a rather small town, I can definitely see those things she did as fitting with her character.
+ToughTheWigglytuff Plus given that Applejack's had...less than positive experiences in Manehatten during her fillyhood; big surprise she'd be at least a little uncomfortable.
Hello Dr. Wolf. I just wanted to say that you did a good job making this video, as usual. And i was surprised as well when they announced that there would be 3 Rarity episodes in a row. And as for how this episode compares to the other 2 Rarity episodes. I would haft to say over all my favorite is Rarity's Boutique, sense it had a semi good moral, we got a brand new character who made a come back in the following episode, and the story was well written, and i enjoyed watching it a lot, and it had a amazing song! Which is a mediate plus in my book! Tho moral wise this is my favorite of the 3, cause this is something a lot of people don't know or tend to forget these day's and need to or should know. Also the charlie brown reference was pure gold! And i liked how Coco Pommel was used/shown in this episode. Cause her character has really developed sense her first appearance back in season 4. But after this episode had aired i remembered something. You see i had recently watched the 107 facts about my little pony video, and one of the facts was that Lauren Faust wanted more body diversity in the show. And as of this season we have been getting a lot of new and different pony body types. So my theory is that maybe sense hasbro has had the ability to be more creative with the show as of late, that they decided to grant one of Lauren Faust's wishes and start putting more new body types in the show.
Wow that was another great review Dr. Wolf ! :D Yours are always the best and the one I enjoy the most ! You're such a wonderful person and just hearing your voice, thoughts and advices make me feel a little less sad than I was 5 minutes ago >< Thank you very much Sir
Also if you notice, the episodes so far have been putting a bit more focus on the Mane 6's other talents besides their cutie marks. Pinkie's baking, Applejack's handiness, etc. It's definitely nice to see! :D
Its episodes like these that remind on just why Applejack is my favorite of the mane six. I love how much dedication into everything she does and that she's quick to adapt to a new situation. Applejack is the kind of character that doesn't panic when something doesn't go as planned, instead she focuses on a new solution adapting to what's at her disposal. She was just so cute in this one too! Oh I can't wait to see what there's more to come in this season.
I loved how you opened this. the whole time I was watching the episode I kept going back to my shock of three Rarity eps in a row. It's like she's trying to steal Twilight's lead as main character lol. But at the same time I think this ark for Rarity works pretty well and I've found all the eps enjoyable
Personally I think Made in Manehattan falls in the middle when comparing it to Rarity Investigates and Canterlot Boutique. Rarity Investigates is probably at number one for me and Canterlot Boutique is at number three. Don't get me wrong I still love all three episodes, but in terms of enjoyability this is how my order stands. I'm glad that these three Rarity episodes didn't overshadow each other because at least they each have something to offer for everyone.
I think these map missions is not about the mane six just helping the ponies of Equestria, but helping them to help themselves. In "The Cutie Map" they help the ponies of our town to overthrow their leader all by themselves. In "The Lost Treasure Of Griffin Stone" the relic would maybe change things for a while, til the same thing happened again. Instead they made a more long term solution by learning the people to be nice to each other. And in this episode we saw they even said that if twilight were there to fix it, it would be the same problem next year and they would have to come again. Now instead of doing that they inspired the people to help their community in every way they can. This gives the lesson that you rely have to put work into friendship for it to actually work. As they learn the ponies to do it themselves instead of just fixing it.
I liked how it went for the feel-goods ("aggressively heartwarming" I'd call this one) while the other two entries in the Raritrilogy went more for the good moral and the comedy, three things I love about this show in general. I doubt they planned that, but still...
they had a hiatus and then hit us with three Rarity episodes around the same time Hasbro releases a new Rarity's boutique play set, my conspiracy seances are tingling
Honestly, I kind of noticed that the map is sending the Mane 6 on missions where they teach &/or help ponies in need to help themselves, rather than being directly responsible for fixing the problems and saving the day like they have in previous seasons
1:10 -- and thank God for that. I've gotten mighty tired of Twilight. Even when she is not the focus of an episode, they still shoehorn her in. Even in this one. They've been doing the same thing to her that DC does to Batman. And I love Batman. And of course, Friendship Games is also all about her. Enough already, enough. Thankfully, judging by the synopses for the following episodes, the authors did really get the gist of what's happening.
All in all, this wasn't bad, but I think it was the weakest of the Rarity triology. It tried, but it just felt like it didn't have something to make it stand out. I'm going to chalk it up to Noelle likely writing this while her mother was ill, and thus she wasn't completely focused on her work. If she doesn't return for Season 6, I'll completely understand. After the loss she suffered almost a year ago, one would not blaim her for taking time off to deal with it.
The moral reminds me of Hurricane Fluttershy, where even a little bit of work can go a long way. I don't like how Rarity reiterated the moral, but it was otherwise a wonderful episode. We actually see some legit building on Apple Jacks character that doesn't feel forced. It's small, but we can refer to this episode to know it still counts ^^
I honestly believe in my theory that Twilight and Fluttershy will be next to be sent on a friendship mission and what would be a really good story idea is to create a very conflicting story and that Twilight and Fluttershy will both encounter Starlight Glimmer once again and it is those 2 that has to stop her without the assistance of the other mane 4 or maybe it is Twilight and Fluttershy's mission to restore the friendship element that Starlight has lost and to put her life back on track and to show her that friendships is the best thing in her life and that it means something to her.
The moral of this episode in particular spoke to me because I have been looking at an open-source project called Thrive. What it is, in essence, is a spiritual successor to the evolutionary simulator/sandbox creation game SPORE, but with more depth and realism. I have had doubts about my ability to contribute anything meaningful to it, because I only a novice at developing software. An even greater source of doubt is the ability of a group of all amateurs collaborating over the internet to put together something on such a scale. However, this episode reminds me that being unable to accomplish what you originally planned to doesn't make your efforts not worthwhile, because they can inspire others to build on what you have started.
"Made in Manehattan" reminded me a lot of how much those of us who want to make a difference can struggle in doing so. Coco Pommel knows her community was and could again be a wonderful place. However, the memory of the one who kept it that way is much like how we can often forget how we all contribute in "our own way". The moral of the story, for me, reminded me of why I do "Coping with Limitations Through Pony". I personally may not be recognized, remembered, etc. for doing what I do. However, if my efforts can inspire others to strive towards positive change then I still have succeeded in playing my part. Overall, this episode reinforces why I like Coco Pommel. She is a hard worker with a strong work ethic who has had to deal with a lot of trials and tribulations to get to even where she is now. However, she knows her talents. Along with her determination and growing self-confidence, Coco will definitely leave an impression even if she is not ever as recognized as others. .
I know it probably won't happen but I'd like to see the map call other ponies besides the main six. One or two of the main six could still be there but what if AJ and Big Mac had to go someplace? Wouldn't that be interesting? Or how about ponies without Cutie Marks like the CMC? Would their flanks just glow?
I love that we've had a lot of Rarity recently but PLEASE we need to get Fluttershy in here or Celestia or even Twilight could use some more screen time
It was a good episode. I really enjoyed watching AppleJack's insecurity in the big city and when I found out AppleJack was going to Manehatten, the first thing that came to my mind was her relatives with the orange cutie marks that was shown in "The Cutie Mark Chronicles", so I was curious if we were going to get some scenes with them. Also did anyone notice Babs Seed's relative? I mean I know it was proven, but that character had the same hair and body as Babs, just bigger, heck even the same accent. Now if the writers can give us a episode like this, then I want a good one with Spike.
The next episode deals with the Sisterhood Social with Big Mac as a stand-in for AJ. Connecting this episode to the next one. Hopefully we get some character development out of it for Big Mac. Side note: This episode was fine with some nice banter with AJ and Rarity, nothing special happens here.
I loved the episode, and I love how it felt a bit like a character arc. BUT. After seeing Applejack's hat be punished so much, I was expecting Rarity to upgrade or repair it. It was a little unexpected that she just bought AJ a new one.
I think this was a good episode. I think that each of the 3 Rarity episodes had it's good points but each episode had something different to offer which I enjoy. I think the way the story in this episode played out was perfect and Coco Pommel was a perfect fit here. It was great to see her again.
For the longest time I've wanted an episode where Applejack goes away from her natural country setting and into a totally new environment. Glad this episode did not disappoint!! Made in Manehattan > Rarity Investigates + Canterlot Boutique
The thing that messes me up about made in Manhattan the most, is that it wasn't AJ's or rarity's knowledge of friendship that pulled them through, it was their jobs. The map could have sent any pony good with a hammer or fashion sense and free time to help cocoa(as long as they where from out of town) and the result would have been the same. Sometimes I feel like every town in equestria needs their own pinkie pie. No wonder party planning is an occupation . Somebody get a party pony for Manehattan.
Seeing you break out into song in this was such a humorous delight, Doctor. You're truly one of the greats to have such an amusing yet wise persona. As for the episode, I also enjoyed it...but not quite as much as I did Canterlot Boutique. Don't get me wrong, it was a great one. But two small matters kept me from giving it a perfect score. First was Rarity's overzealous nature in finding out what Manehatten's friendship problem was. But I forgive it, considering that Rarity was overtaken by the charm of the city. Second, while I AM happy the theater troupe was able to revive the sense of community in the ponies. Their stage acting seemed so...outrageously hammy, I was laughing loudly on the inside because of it. Regardless, I give Made in Manehatten an 8/10. Hoping Twilight will get a friendship summon of her own soon. When she gets bored around books...it means an ill omen ;)
I honestly think when twilight finally gets an episode it will not only show twilight but also the fans with the message that THIS episode gave that just because your not always there to help, you can says in your own ways far away.
the thing about this "Rarity Trilogy" has made merespect rarity more as a characther. I got to learn more about her weaknesses and strengths, and the way she interacts with her friends. we didn't just see a fansionista or a drama queen, we saw what else she was, a strong and driven pony,while keeping up her usual behaviour. Score for Rarity!
Isn't the next episode "Brotherhooves Social"? I think you're getting your wish, Doc.This is kinda like back in the old ST:TNG days where some unfortunate episode ordering put a few episodes centered around Wesley Crusher all in rapid succession.
One I was kinda hopping that Hat joke from before was just a one off and AJs hat really was something super important to her and not something that could be replaced so easily. Two I liked how we saw in the photo books how Coco got her Hair Clip at one of first Community fairs Three did the cutie mark of that pony rarity stopped from getting the hat look kinda like Charity Kindhearts
After you mention about the Guardian of the Galaxy, I think I agree it. Well guardian of the Galaxy is the best. I only pretty glad to see Coco. This episode also mean something to me, too. I guess doctor is ready for the friendship game review right.
I didnt know about that spare hat thing(what episode is that from?) before watching so I saw Rarity throw away Apple Jack's hat and even though it was torn up I was like "Rarity why ;~;" I too liked the moral of this episode. When we first met cocoa a season or whatever ago I didnt see why everyone liked her so much, but seeing her stress out over this play reminded me of a cute friend of mine ^-^
Fiddler on the roof, maid in Manhattan, my fair lady. and AJ could've tried getting together with the Orange family and done something. also would've been a good opportunity to see Babs
Twilight seems to be growing resentment towards that map. That would be an interesting plot thread :3
+MegAnimefreakx3 She certainly does, and the whole being stuck in a castle because she's a princess thing.
+MegAnimefreakx3 Possible foreshadowing to the finale with Starlight perhaps?
+Erik Butterworth It's most likely so, I have a feeling Starlight is going to screw up the map and Twilight would have to fix it.
Erik Butterworth Most likely ;3
MegAnimefreakx3
What about the possibility of Nightmare Star?
I enjoyed this episode, and I have a strong personal connection to it, through the years I have been involved in many things, being in a youth council, a volunteer youth worker, a member of my old high school dance club back in my old hometown, and presently volunteer worker at two museums and a group for people with Aspergers where I live now. I give a contribution in all of these to make them a success and a great impact on the communities and groups. This episode is definitely another favourite of mine, best episode with Applejack and Rarity's character interactions, the return of Coco Pommel, especially her adorable filly self in her backstory about the Theatre Revival and how she got that flower in her mane, the theatre troupe were really interesting characters and the moral was fantastic. Apart from the pacing this deserves a 9/10 ^^
First, what movie/song was her parodying? Second, at first, I though this epsidoe was just okay, now I want more ^^
Now on to eqg3!
Who knew we be excited
I have Asperger Syndrome. I think it's great that you are willing to help when there are those who are in need. It's not nearly as bad as medias and individuals make it out to be, but sometimes even the happiest person needs the kindness and aid of others.
*hugs
I have Asperger Syndrome too.
+Rosie Sievers (rigifan32) i have aspergers as well. there are many forms of aspergers and each person is affected by the disorder in a unique way. while there are symptoms that many of us have they may not effect us all the same way. the fact that you are willing to go out of your way to discover what problems each person has and how to help them is amazing. so many people seem to think all people with aspergers act the same way and that the same treatment will work for all. it's not like the flu, you can't just give us a treatment and expect us to stop having problems.
you may not become famous you can rest assured the lives you've touched will be the better for having you in them.
there should be an episode that teach the moral. 'if you hit all problems with a hammer pretty soon they'll all start to look like nails.'
Well I also have aspergers too and being part of a group with other people with aspergers in my hometown is great to be a part of and its great to see some of you have aspergers ^^
Rarity,come on girl,just become an Alicorn already!
+Robert Whitley Well she already has been, twice.
@@MrZilla *yes
I don't think Twilight is going to have a map mission until the season finale. Fluttershy still needs a mission and it seems like there's a pattern going on with pairing two members of the mane six together so perhaps those two will get one together. My guess is it will be in the episode "What About Discord?" where he may want to go along on the mission but Twilight being rule crazy will probably forbid it since the map didn't summon him.
+Alisha Dee I hope that the map somehow manages to summon Spike(he has his own seat at the table after all)....just so we can see Twilights reaction to that.
+Nuinwing Wow, that would drive her up the wall
+Nuinwing Wow, that would drive her up the wall
Isn't she suppose to have a brother.
+Nuinwing How would they know Spike gets summoned? He doesn't have a cutie mark.
Love your singing voice DrWolf!
I'm here from the Silver Quill's review, anyone else?
Libor Kundrát same
Yup!
Libor Kundrát same
Same here. And Silver did start out strong. :D
@1:43
Well, we are entering into the second year of the Mane Six, and as such, annual events are expected to come back. The Apple Family Reunion is something to consider of an exception; however, that's just one out of the dozen of events that have happened in season 1 and 2. And since Season 4 is what started the second year, seasons 1 and 2 had special yearly events that needed another look at, especially with the new twists alongside the maturity of the ponies since the previous year.
Poor Applejack's hat. It died almost as violently as Twilight's old library. RIP :(
And Dr Wolf has an amazing singing voice.
We just gonna ignore this?
Like I said, he should be on. Bridleway.
Dr. Wolf, your singing made me hit the Like button before the review even started! You're awesome!
1:30 Next week, as a matter of fact! As I understand it, Brotherhooves Social is going to be the second part of this episode, in the same way "Games Ponies Play" was the second part of "Just For Sidekicks." But I think this time, they got the episodes in the proper order.
The intro though...
The singing voice of Dr wolf is amazing... I love it ouo
the song you sang at the beginning really dragged me in, and I couldn't stop laughing. xD
Good work Doc.
You always get me really thinking Doc and your comedic tidbits really are improving keep it up. I really enjoyed the Rarity Show bit, and the Guardians of the Galaxy reference was great :D.
Can we talk about this
Canterlot Boutique: Unicorns everywhere
Rarity Investigates: Pegasi everywhere
Made in Manehattan: Earth ponies everywhere
+Cilan Steele Good point.
Mainly because they're set in different locations.
2:25 I wonder why that pony had a green shirt instead of a yellow one.
I demand a full version of "The Rarity Show" Intro.
Make it happen, good sir!
anypony notice that the popcorn pony sorta looks like babs
she also kinda sounds like her too
+megan ashcraft Yes I did and I was a little dissapointed that we didn't see Babs even in passing. But not sure where she lives in Manehattan so thats why i was only a little annoyed.
+darkchilde100 yeah I agree
+darkchilde100 I'm sure babs lives in the 'burbs....
Well guess what that's what a lot of people who have been bullied do and she was reformed so please don't get to worked up.
The RariJack shippers will almost immediately return full-force. Brace yourselves, everypony
Rarijack is coming.
+TorridPrime217 well yeah! I got on the edge of my seat when I saw they were getting paired again, and at this point, can't we just make this ship canon ;) I mean come on that booth banner rarity put up....need I even say more?
Derek Peterson Exactly. Everypony beware
TorridPrime217 ;) I'm gonna ride this ship til it sinks!!
There's too much fuel for you to stop me. I've acquired so much of it from the series, I now have enough to power my luxury cruise ship, "The Rarijack"
AJ and Rarity are my favorite duo. They play off each other so well.
I've been waiting for an Applejack episode since the beginning of season five, and this was one of her best episodes yet. Even though it was also a Rarity episode, AJ really got her moment here. Showing her trying to fix the park, and the return of the eyebrows!! So awesome.
Did you also notice the Charlie Brown pony? 2:24
I love how it even has a football for a cutie mark, that's just brilliant XD
I think they're having so many Rarity episodes because of how she got none in S3 and few in S4.
@3:00
We saw this in Griffin Kingdom. Getting back the statue would bring everyone back, but it wouldn't be in the right way. By having Gilda start the path of true friendship with a griffin she's already acquainted with, marks a new beginning there.
I already made this comment on another video, but maybe it'll have a better impact here:
The Map knows the Easy Solution to these problems and says 'it ain't gonna stick, better call in the ponies that can make a permanent friendship start.'
Quite frankly, the map is sentient enough to understand what needs to be done and the best way it can be done in the name of friendship.
Thoughts, anypony?
Later,
RDF2
OHHHHHH It's the Rarity show,
Oh it's the Rarity show!
How can you have a story without the fashion pony we know?
On to the Rarity show,
Oh yes the Rarity show!
Come join the pony who looks like a marshmallow!
I don't remember from which comic book I read this, but the moral in this episode reminded me of this line:
"If you can't save them all, just save what you can."
I really liked this episode: it's simple, it's funny, and it paves the way for Brotherhood Social, next week!
0:56 ... Wait.... A series about Multi colors characters with their own symbols that get sent out by a powerful magic user that to do battle with evil, and an ocasionaly sixth member... MLP is now Power Rangers and Twilight is Zordon.
2:11 IKR?!
I liked the Easter eggs in this episode-
- Charlie Brown reference
- The pony at the popcorn stand who appears to be related to Babs
- At one point, a newspaper slides across the screen for a transition. On it is a picture of that... thing... that appeared at the end of Canterlot Boutique
Coco was at no point forced into the story, I think the moral is very true and very well set up, and I feel the episode is overall a lot more stronger than the previous two episodes.
I needed this episode. I need this episode a lot.
Also I got more of a Big Hero 6 vibe with that chat... "It is just an expression"
After this episode I signed up to volunteer at an animal shelter, actually.
Prepare to get a life lesson :p
02:54 Wait, is that Newsies Christan Bale pony?
I love that Guardians of the Galaxy reference you made! I love that movie! But, you know, this episode got me thinking about the map. After the first mission it sent the Mane 6 on, it's been sending only pairs of two to each destination where they run into an old friend who they help spread the magic of friendship with. It got me to wonder if the next pair to go on a friendship mission will be Twilight and Fluttershy. I wonder which old friend they'll run into who needs their help spreading friendship. I actually have an idea of who the two ponies will run into. For Fluttershy, maybe we'll have a return of Iron Will. And for Twilight, maybe Trixie? Both would be good candidates in learning to spread the magic of friendship around. What do you think, Dr. Wolf?
I'm surprised you included the video portion showing the charlie brown background pony, but actually caught the audio bit with rarity. Just shows how good of a listener you are ;)
As for me canterlot boutique hit a little more home for me, though I do have to say I couldn't stop thinking of the lesson from made in manehattan while helping to hosting a public event today, it was like I was living the episode!
That was a fun little ditty at the beginning Doc, it felt like a short Pinkie Pie number. You should try them more often, you've got a good singing voice. Also, love the GotG reference, I'm surprised I didn't catch that. Seems like you, SQ, and Firebrand have an appreciation of Marvel's films, which I definitely share. As for the episode, I really enjoyed it. It was good to see AJ and Rarity paired up again, their chemistry was on point throughout the whole episode. I did think Rarity pointing out why AJ was sent there was a bit on the nose, but I'm not really sure how it could've been handled better, and they definitely needed to address it. Overall, I think this was a solid conclusion to Rarity's trilogy, and I'm glad the writers gave her more focus this season. Here's hoping for more good episodes to come!
i love how the producers are upping the ante with the designes of the backround characters. also character interaction and facial expression seems to be getting better aswell. all around good stuff.
What this episode made me think of most often was one of your previous videos, about how important Pinkie Pie was to the town of Ponyville, that she is able to keep there spirits up and thus keep them happy and not being jerks. It's kind of the same situation here, that without the theatre, all of the ponies in the neighborhood are kind of jerks. . . Its almost like they need some form of get-together-ness that keeps them nice to eachother, like what you theorized with Pinkie Pie.
I like the fact that Twilight is getting a little less focus. And I'm also glad to see another Cutie map episode. There wasn't much exploring the lands. But we got and entire season, and series to cover that. No but I'm glad because we can have more character combinations solving there issues presented by the cutie map. I'm still waiting to see who Flutters will be paired with.
Twilight's lack of screentime recently is leading up to the final moments of the season finale where she gives up her wings & horn to lock both Starlight Glimmer and herself in an alternate dimension and Spike is crowned the new Prince of Friendship.
+lightyearpig12 I don't know if that will happen, however I have my own theory. I can't help but think that the map is purposely leaving Twilight out of the missions. If she get's a map episode alongside Fluttershy then this theory goes out the window.
However this is for if Twilight is left out of another mission, what if the map can somehow see the future and perhaps sees the new plan Starlight has for the finale. It may be keeping Twilight back so she can undo whatever damage Starlight's caused. Whether my theory is correct or not one thing is for sure the writers are clearly building to something for the finale.
RedfurredPikachu
It was just a joke, though I do like your theory.
Oh ok and yeah, that theory mainly formed after watching this episode. The fact the writers keep living Twilight out can't be just coincidence, either their building towards a Twilight and Fluttershy episde which would be cool since they have'nt shared an episode since A Bird in the hoof and of the mane six those two interact the least with each other.However this could also be building towards the finale, I'm fine with either option.
I think the writers missed a perfect opportunity with "Made in Manehattan", namely, the fact that Applejack seems to completely forget that she has at least two family ties in Manehattan; Aunt and Uncle Orange, and Babs's family. They were more than willing to help rebuild the barn in "Apple Family Reunion", and even a few extra hooves could have not only fixed up the park a little more, but show the ponies of Manhattan by example that helping a little bit can have a big impact. I get that there's only so much they can do in 22 minutes, and that it may not have been the angle the writers were going for, but I still think it would have been a better episode if Applejack had at least tried to recruit some of her family to help.
MLP is always at its best when it's small and contained like this, not trying to do anything special (even with the Characters) but still somehow achieving it. Even with all the wonderful and special moments we've been given with Slice of Life, The Tantabus and Starlight Glimmer I already count this as one of my favorite episodes of the series. Just watching this once has continued to make me smile throughout my day. Wonderful episode, all around.
Why was AJ so nervous when they arrived in Manehattan? She was okay when she visited the place last season.
+ToughTheWigglytuff and she lived there with her aunt and oncle as a filly
+ToughTheWigglytuff
As someone who's lived in a rather sparsely populated area myself (though no means the vast plains of the midwest), I can say that especially when not in a large group of friends, it can be troubling to be caught in a city environment, and with applejack coming from a simple farm life outside a rather small town, I can definitely see those things she did as fitting with her character.
+ToughTheWigglytuff Plus given that Applejack's had...less than positive experiences in Manehatten during her fillyhood; big surprise she'd be at least a little uncomfortable.
Haku infinite That statement is true but it does not excuess her total lack of convidence
+Haku infinite Bad youth experience + fish out of water =bad start to place
It's basic math
Hello Dr. Wolf. I just wanted to say that you did a good job making this video, as usual. And i was surprised as well when they announced that there would be 3 Rarity episodes in a row. And as for how this episode compares to the other 2 Rarity episodes. I would haft to say over all my favorite is Rarity's Boutique, sense it had a semi good moral, we got a brand new character who made a come back in the following episode, and the story was well written, and i enjoyed watching it a lot, and it had a amazing song! Which is a mediate plus in my book! Tho moral wise this is my favorite of the 3, cause this is something a lot of people don't know or tend to forget these day's and need to or should know. Also the charlie brown reference was pure gold! And i liked how Coco Pommel was used/shown in this episode. Cause her character has really developed sense her first appearance back in season 4. But after this episode had aired i remembered something. You see i had recently watched the 107 facts about my little pony video, and one of the facts was that Lauren Faust wanted more body diversity in the show. And as of this season we have been getting a lot of new and different pony body types. So my theory is that maybe sense hasbro has had the ability to be more creative with the show as of late, that they decided to grant one of Lauren Faust's wishes and start putting more new body types in the show.
Wow that was another great review Dr. Wolf ! :D
Yours are always the best and the one I enjoy the most !
You're such a wonderful person and just hearing your voice, thoughts and advices make me feel a little less sad than I was 5 minutes ago ><
Thank you very much Sir
Also if you notice, the episodes so far have been putting a bit more focus on the Mane 6's other talents besides their cutie marks. Pinkie's baking, Applejack's handiness, etc. It's definitely nice to see! :D
I didn't think about a scene from Rise of the Guardians when I saw that scene from the episode because I never watched that movie
don't forget friendship games airs today and can not wait for review on it when comes out
The Sisterhooves Social they mention is next episode, sorta like Games Ponies Plays and Just for Sidekicks from Season 3.
Its episodes like these that remind on just why Applejack is my favorite of the mane six. I love how much dedication into everything she does and that she's quick to adapt to a new situation. Applejack is the kind of character that doesn't panic when something doesn't go as planned, instead she focuses on a new solution adapting to what's at her disposal. She was just so cute in this one too! Oh I can't wait to see what there's more to come in this season.
Three Rarity episodes in row?! Come on people! Where's my Pinkie episode? Or Dash? Or Twilight? Hell, I'll go for a SPIKE episode! STAHP with Rarity!
I loved how you opened this. the whole time I was watching the episode I kept going back to my shock of three Rarity eps in a row. It's like she's trying to steal Twilight's lead as main character lol. But at the same time I think this ark for Rarity works pretty well and I've found all the eps enjoyable
Personally I think Made in Manehattan falls in the middle when comparing it to Rarity Investigates and Canterlot Boutique. Rarity Investigates is probably at number one for me and Canterlot Boutique is at number three. Don't get me wrong I still love all three episodes, but in terms of enjoyability this is how my order stands. I'm glad that these three Rarity episodes didn't overshadow each other because at least they each have something to offer for everyone.
I think these map missions is not about the mane six just helping the ponies of Equestria, but helping them to help themselves. In "The Cutie Map" they help the ponies of our town to overthrow their leader all by themselves. In "The Lost Treasure Of Griffin Stone" the relic would maybe change things for a while, til the same thing happened again. Instead they made a more long term solution by learning the people to be nice to each other. And in this episode we saw they even said that if twilight were there to fix it, it would be the same problem next year and they would have to come again. Now instead of doing that they inspired the people to help their community in every way they can.
This gives the lesson that you rely have to put work into friendship for it to actually work. As they learn the ponies to do it themselves instead of just fixing it.
Now all we need is a Hearth & Hooves Day Rarity Episode.
I liked how it went for the feel-goods ("aggressively heartwarming" I'd call this one) while the other two entries in the Raritrilogy went more for the good moral and the comedy, three things I love about this show in general. I doubt they planned that, but still...
they had a hiatus and then hit us with three Rarity episodes around the same time Hasbro releases a new Rarity's boutique play set, my conspiracy seances are tingling
Honestly, I kind of noticed that the map is sending the Mane 6 on missions where they teach &/or help ponies in need to help themselves, rather than being directly responsible for fixing the problems and saving the day like they have in previous seasons
1:10 -- and thank God for that. I've gotten mighty tired of Twilight. Even when she is not the focus of an episode, they still shoehorn her in. Even in this one. They've been doing the same thing to her that DC does to Batman. And I love Batman. And of course, Friendship Games is also all about her. Enough already, enough.
Thankfully, judging by the synopses for the following episodes, the authors did really get the gist of what's happening.
All in all, this wasn't bad, but I think it was the weakest of the Rarity triology. It tried, but it just felt like it didn't have something to make it stand out. I'm going to chalk it up to Noelle likely writing this while her mother was ill, and thus she wasn't completely focused on her work. If she doesn't return for Season 6, I'll completely understand. After the loss she suffered almost a year ago, one would not blaim her for taking time off to deal with it.
Was that a reference to Newsies at 2:50?
OMG you see her like a marshmellow too!
The moral reminds me of Hurricane Fluttershy, where even a little bit of work can go a long way.
I don't like how Rarity reiterated the moral, but it was otherwise a wonderful episode. We actually see some legit building on Apple Jacks character that doesn't feel forced. It's small, but we can refer to this episode to know it still counts ^^
I think you were right about the time travel theory in the season finale, watch friendship games and you'll see what I mean
Sweet goodness that solo in the beginning
I honestly believe in my theory that Twilight and Fluttershy will be next to be sent on a friendship mission and what would be a really good story idea is to create a very conflicting story and that Twilight and Fluttershy will both encounter Starlight Glimmer once again and it is those 2 that has to stop her without the assistance of the other mane 4 or maybe it is Twilight and Fluttershy's mission to restore the friendship element that Starlight has lost and to put her life back on track and to show her that friendships is the best thing in her life and that it means something to her.
Actually this episode is actually connected with an upcoming episode Brotherhooves Social. That's way listing help.
The moral of this episode in particular spoke to me because I have been looking at an open-source project called Thrive. What it is, in essence, is a spiritual successor to the evolutionary simulator/sandbox creation game SPORE, but with more depth and realism. I have had doubts about my ability to contribute anything meaningful to it, because I only a novice at developing software. An even greater source of doubt is the ability of a group of all amateurs collaborating over the internet to put together something on such a scale. However, this episode reminds me that being unable to accomplish what you originally planned to doesn't make your efforts not worthwhile, because they can inspire others to build on what you have started.
"Made in Manehattan" reminded me a lot of how much those of us who want to make a difference can struggle in doing so.
Coco Pommel knows her community was and could again be a wonderful place. However, the memory of the one who kept it that way is much like how we can often forget how we all contribute in "our own way".
The moral of the story, for me, reminded me of why I do "Coping with Limitations Through Pony". I personally may not be recognized, remembered, etc. for doing what I do. However, if my efforts can inspire others to strive towards positive change then I still have succeeded in playing my part.
Overall, this episode reinforces why I like Coco Pommel. She is a hard worker with a strong work ethic who has had to deal with a lot of trials and tribulations to get to even where she is now. However, she knows her talents. Along with her determination and growing self-confidence, Coco will definitely leave an impression even if she is not ever as recognized as others. .
Rarity biting her lip is the cutest thing ever.
I know it probably won't happen but I'd like to see the map call other ponies besides the main six. One or two of the main six could still be there but what if AJ and Big Mac had to go someplace? Wouldn't that be interesting? Or how about ponies without Cutie Marks like the CMC? Would their flanks just glow?
I love that we've had a lot of Rarity recently but PLEASE we need to get Fluttershy in here or Celestia or even Twilight could use some more screen time
It was a good episode. I really enjoyed watching AppleJack's insecurity in the big city and when I found out AppleJack was going to Manehatten, the first thing that came to my mind was her relatives with the orange cutie marks that was shown in "The Cutie Mark Chronicles", so I was curious if we were going to get some scenes with them.
Also did anyone notice Babs Seed's relative? I mean I know it was proven, but that character had the same hair and body as Babs, just bigger, heck even the same accent.
Now if the writers can give us a episode like this, then I want a good one with Spike.
I just now noticed the Charlie Brown Pony.
The next episode deals with the Sisterhood Social with Big Mac as a stand-in for AJ. Connecting this episode to the next one. Hopefully we get some character development out of it for Big Mac.
Side note: This episode was fine with some nice banter with AJ and Rarity, nothing special happens here.
I loved the episode, and I love how it felt a bit like a character arc.
BUT. After seeing Applejack's hat be punished so much, I was expecting Rarity to upgrade or repair it. It was a little unexpected that she just bought AJ a new one.
I think this was a good episode. I think that each of the 3 Rarity episodes had it's good points but each episode had something different to offer which I enjoy. I think the way the story in this episode played out was perfect and Coco Pommel was a perfect fit here. It was great to see her again.
Hehe, I can play 0:00 to 0:16 for ages. I love it. :D
Looks like I was wrong about the characters all having their dreams come true this end-hiatus.
I really liked the episode, but what I want now is a remix of your opening tune, Doc! ;)
+Kobold Necromancer Second the Motion.... hetch, An EP of Dr. Wolf Sings MLP
+Alfonso Rodríguez Martínez I'm all in favor of that! Doc has a great singing voice!
For the longest time I've wanted an episode where Applejack goes away from her natural country setting and into a totally new environment. Glad this episode did not disappoint!!
Made in Manehattan > Rarity Investigates + Canterlot Boutique
The thing that messes me up about made in Manhattan the most, is that it wasn't AJ's or rarity's knowledge of friendship that pulled them through, it was their jobs. The map could have sent any pony good with a hammer or fashion sense and free time to help cocoa(as long as they where from out of town) and the result would have been the same. Sometimes I feel like every town in equestria needs their own pinkie pie. No wonder party planning is an occupation . Somebody get a party pony for Manehattan.
Seeing you break out into song in this was such a humorous delight, Doctor. You're truly one of the greats to have such an amusing yet wise persona.
As for the episode, I also enjoyed it...but not quite as much as I did Canterlot Boutique. Don't get me wrong, it was a great one.
But two small matters kept me from giving it a perfect score. First was Rarity's overzealous nature in finding out what Manehatten's friendship problem was.
But I forgive it, considering that Rarity was overtaken by the charm of the city.
Second, while I AM happy the theater troupe was able to revive the sense of community in the ponies. Their stage acting seemed so...outrageously hammy, I was laughing loudly on the inside because of it.
Regardless, I give Made in Manehatten an 8/10. Hoping Twilight will get a friendship summon of her own soon.
When she gets bored around books...it means an ill omen ;)
I honestly think when twilight finally gets an episode it will not only show twilight but also the fans with the message that THIS episode gave that just because your not always there to help, you can says in your own ways far away.
I found this episode Medicore at best, but it will give a nice reason for the Brotherhooves Social next week
the thing about this "Rarity Trilogy" has made merespect rarity more as a characther. I got to learn more about her weaknesses and strengths, and the way she interacts with her friends. we didn't just see a fansionista or a drama queen, we saw what else she was, a strong and driven pony,while keeping up her usual behaviour. Score for Rarity!
Isn't the next episode "Brotherhooves Social"? I think you're getting your wish, Doc.This is kinda like back in the old ST:TNG days where some unfortunate episode ordering put a few episodes centered around Wesley Crusher all in rapid succession.
The Sisterhooves Social episode is next week
I'm interested on how brother hooves social will work out
One I was kinda hopping that Hat joke from before was just a one off and AJs hat really was something super important to her and not something that could be replaced so easily.
Two I liked how we saw in the photo books how Coco got her Hair Clip at one of first Community fairs
Three did the cutie mark of that pony rarity stopped from getting the hat look kinda like Charity Kindhearts
I liked the ep but I feel like this ep was rushed. Am I wrong?
After you mention about the Guardian of the Galaxy, I think I agree it. Well guardian of the Galaxy is the best. I only pretty glad to see Coco. This episode also mean something to me, too. I guess doctor is ready for the friendship game review right.
also the charlie brown pony with the football for a cutie mark.
We only have had 1 real Twilight episode 'Amending Fences'.
I didnt know about that spare hat thing(what episode is that from?) before watching so I saw Rarity throw away Apple Jack's hat and even though it was torn up I was like "Rarity why ;~;" I too liked the moral of this episode. When we first met cocoa a season or whatever ago I didnt see why everyone liked her so much, but seeing her stress out over this play reminded me of a cute friend of mine ^-^
It is more than likely that Twilight s going to get her own episode, something like Magical Mystery Cure or Princess Twilight Sparkle pt.1 and 2.
I'm looking forward to seeing a map episode with Twilight and Fluttershy.
Fiddler on the roof, maid in Manhattan, my fair lady. and AJ could've tried getting together with the Orange family and done something. also would've been a good opportunity to see Babs
it was a good episode and the way how they really make it feel like an equestrian new york for once since it was shown on an episode was interesting
I loved this episode. Also, I was not expecting you to have that amount of musical talent from you.