The story follows Sunset Shimmer, who (using her powers) finds out that her friends' memories of her have been mysteriously erased, resulting in them getting amnesia. Determined to set things straight, she'll need Princess Twilight's help from Equestria in order to find out the source of what caused her friends' memory loss.
Writing
Sunset's panic and desperation—some of the franchise's rawest moments.
Acting
Rebecca Shoichet carries an entire emotional breakdown vocally.
Direction
Ishi Rudell balances silly pony antics with genuine psychological horror.
Director
Ishi Rudell
Rebecca Shoichet
Sunset Shimmer / Twilight Sparkle (singing voice)
Ashleigh Ball
Applejack / Rainbow Dash / Nurse Redheart (voice)
Andrea Libman
Pinkie Pie / Fluttershy (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Rarity / Princess Luna / Vice Principal Luna (voice)
Tara Strong
Twilight Sparkle / Princess Twilight Sparkle (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
Spike (voice)
Nicole Oliver
Princess Celestia (voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Wallflower Blush / Pinkie Pie (singing voice)
James Kirk
Micro Chips (voice)
Kazumi Evans
Rarity (singing voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special was originally released as five separate YouTube episodes before being compiled into a 'movie.' The fragmented release actually mirrors its themes of broken memories being pieced together.
Sunset Shimmer's arc—from mean girl to franchise moral center—made her the unexpected breakout star of Equestria Girls, spawning a fanbase that arguably eclipsed the main cast. This special is essentially her solo album.
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