They believe that Genshin Impact was copied from My Little Pony

One of the most recent cinematics of the popular video game "Genshin Impact" has caused a stir among fans, after several netizens pointed out that the sequence seems to have similarities with an iconic scene from the "My Little Pony" franchise. The comparisons have focused especially on the final battle of "My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games", released in 2015.

Fans were quick to note the similarities on social media, highlighting the apparent homage or inspiration in the children's series. "The reference is gold," one user commented, while another added, "I KNEW IT! MY GOD, I SAID THIS TO MY SISTER TOO AND SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME!" These statements reflect the enthusiasm of the community, which continues to break down every detail of the cinematic.

Other netizens made even deeper connections, pointing out that "Genshin Impact" wouldn't be the only title to borrow references from the equine franchise. "There was another reference in Honkai: Star Rail as well, 'friendship is magic!' Here's how it goes. So obviously they're fans," another player commented, noting that this wouldn't be the first time a video game has alluded to "My Little Pony."

One of the most popular theories on social media suggests that the Archon shown in the "Genshin Impact" cinematic, called "Mavuika, Goddess of War," shares great similarities with the character of Sunset Shimmer from "My Little Pony." A comment reflecting this thought states: "The Archon is literally Sunset Shimmer and that scene is simply the Mane Six. I literally counted how many there were. MLP for the victory!"

Some players joked about the possibility that this connection between "Genshin Impact" and "My Little Pony" is not coincidental. "Honkai: Star Rail literally had an event called 'Trailblaze: Friendship Is Magic' and one of the characters was called 'Mr. Litter Pony.' I'm not making it up," said one user, causing laughter among the others.

The community remains divided between those who celebrate the possible reference and those who consider that this type of "friendship power" scenes are common in several stories. As one player mentioned: "It's nice to see if it really was the reference, but this kind of power is common, so it might not be as well."

Source: Twitter