Hasbro is now expanding its "Mane 6" My Little Ponies with seven grown-up characters in a new digital series called 'My Little Pony: Equestria Girls.' The new "Mane 7" includes: Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Rarity, who will go through a series of new adventures over the course of the 45 digital episodes.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls is set in a high school and will depict the Mane 7 enjoy everything from after-school clubs to beach days and theme parks, as well as spring break on a yacht.
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls is set to make its debut on YouTube on November 17th, 2017. Along with it, Hasbro is also releasing a line of My Little Pony: Equestria Girls fashion doll toys.
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'My Little Pony: Equestria Girls' is a New Digital Series Set in High School
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