Adachi 772 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Think about it. - All the heroes are young - Each hero represents a virtue - Each hero has a special item they get. Each hero's item gets it's power from an episode where they learn a lesson. - Each hero's item ends up getting activated (although in Digimon, they're activated one episode at a time for each Digimon). - 2 of the main characters have a younger biological sibling (although in Digimon, the younger siblings are part of the main group) - Both have a villain who ends up reforming (Ken from Digimon Adventure 2, and of course, Discord, from MLP) - 3 different types of Digimon (data, vaccine, virus), 3 different Pony races (Earth, Pegasus, Unicorn). Although the pony races were established long before Digimon I think. Maybe I'm thinking too much 2 “I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man’s reasoning powers are not above the monkey’s.” — Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaDove 428 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 It was inspired by anime, so it's very plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 I don't know. I've never seen Digimon. I've heard it's good but I never saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyTwilight 110 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 It was inspired by anime, so it's very plausible. It's inspired by anime? Wow I didn't know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaDove 428 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 It's inspired by anime? Wow I didn't know that http://www.examiner.com/article/top-american-toons-probably-influenced-by-anime-my-little-pony-friendship-isIt's not very reliable, but I feel the points are solid enough for belief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil 685 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Think about it. - All the heroes are young - Each hero represents a virtue - Each hero has a special item they get. Each hero's item gets it's power from an episode where they learn a lesson. - Each hero's item ends up getting activated (although in Digimon, they're activated one episode at a time for each Digimon). - 2 of the main characters have a younger biological sibling (although in Digimon, the younger siblings are part of the main group) - Both have a villain who ends up reforming (Ken from Digimon Adventure 2, and of course, Discord, from MLP) - 3 different types of Digimon (data, vaccine, virus), 3 different Pony races (Earth, Pegasus, Unicorn). Although the pony races were established long before Digimon I think. Maybe I'm thinking too much While that is a good theory, and I did draw parallels to the shows myself ( I loved Digimon in the day and it still has a special place for me), but if I remember correctly, Faust based FiM on stories she came up for her own MLP toys. I don't know about the Anime influence myself; I do know she looked at old-school Fantasy books like LOTR, Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland for inspiration though. 1 I know there's a place you walkedWhere love falls from the treesMy heart is like a broken cupI only feel right on my knees.I spit out like a sewer holeYet still receive your kissHow can I measure up to anyone nowAfter such a love as this? The Who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkybird~ 734 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 I don't know. I've never seen Digimon. I've heard it's good but I never saw it.Are...are you kidding. You've seen one of the most well known anime? Like not even a clip?How? http://www.watchcartoononline.com/anime/digimon-adventure http://www.watchcartoononline.com/anime/digimon-adventure-season-2 http://www.watchcartoononline.com/anime/digimon-adventure-season-3 Go watch it. 1 http://i.imgur.com/1m3V4im.jpg ^full sized avatar picture there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine 16,335 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 mfw this thread The things you just described are very very common and can be found in pretty much dozens of shows/cartoons/movies out there. Siblings, representing virtues, items of power, reformed villains... That's like all of shonen mangas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,816 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 It is possible, there are some anime influences in G4 though the examples listed are common tropes that could have come from all sorts of different shows. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 @, as the discussion of your thread relates to Friendship is Magic, I have moved it from 'Sugarcube Corner' to 'Show Discussion' where I feel it is better suited. I'm uncertain whether Lauren took inspiration from Digimon, but the parallels are apparent. My sister cited many of your examples when she compared the two (she suggested that my love for Digimon perhaps explains my love for FIM on account of their similarities). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Though if we're talking anime inspirations, MLP always struck me more as a Sailor Moon inspiration with the magical girl elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Testa 5,505 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Think about it. - All the heroes are young - Each hero represents a virtue - Each hero has a special item they get. Each hero's item gets it's power from an episode where they learn a lesson. - Each hero's item ends up getting activated (although in Digimon, they're activated one episode at a time for each Digimon). - 2 of the main characters have a younger biological sibling (although in Digimon, the younger siblings are part of the main group) - Both have a villain who ends up reforming (Ken from Digimon Adventure 2, and of course, Discord, from MLP) - 3 different types of Digimon (data, vaccine, virus), 3 different Pony races (Earth, Pegasus, Unicorn). Although the pony races were established long before Digimon I think. Maybe I'm thinking too much There are a lot of tropes in Mlp that are similar with anime. Personally I see a lot of parallels between Mlp and Higurashi. http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Billy%20G%20Gruff http://billyggruff.deviantart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVpSXbUpDYTcaFHTPiPjYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiria 142 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 There are a lot of tropes in Mlp that are similar with anime. Personally I see a lot of parallels between Mlp and Higurashi. Chuunibyou Alert. I see Sakura Trick has much more similarities with MLP. Six girls vs Mane six and what have you, and they're both yuri... The only evil is ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Testa 5,505 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 Chuunibyou Alert. I see Sakura Trick has much more similarities with MLP. Six girls vs Mane six and what have you, and they're both yuri... LOL, kay I was asking for that >.> No but seriously Higurashi has so many parallels with mlp its scary. Its got the tom boy who lives with her siblings and grandmother and leads them in the family business The girl who represents and works with something akin to a deity to save their people through the power of friendship (I shit you not) The fun loving bubbly girl that wants everyone to smile and be happy, smile and have fun, but can go psycho on a dime The sweet shy girl who becomes frightening when the object of her affection is threatened or she is rejected by it The fact they live in a rural village outside of major cities but has ties with some major power and influence And the overarching story that friendship and forgiveness is the magic that can overcome any obstacle I am talking about both series at the same time here, sure there are differences (of course there are, one is effing scary at some parts) but the similarities are to numerous for me to write off. http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Billy%20G%20Gruff http://billyggruff.deviantart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVpSXbUpDYTcaFHTPiPjYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discordian 6,015 December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 None of this is really exclusive to Digimon. You could get the same conclusion from Captain Planet and Power Rangers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adachi 772 December 5, 2014 Author Share December 5, 2014 Digimon, at least the anime, is kinda like the Pokémon manga (although it doesn't have gore or cursing). The earlier parts of the anime are pretty lighthearted, but when they get to the Dark Masters arc, thinks get turned on their heads, and there is a lot of mention of destruction and death. Digimon Adventure 02 was pretty dark as well, and I won't spoil anything for you, but the plot is extremely good, and has many twists. Digimon is basically a more mature version of Pokémon that isn't afraid to tackle the big issues. If you watch it, I recommend watching the subbed version when watching Digimon Adventure 01, because the English version ruins the mood with cheesy jokes at the worst possible moments, and the Japanese writing and VAs are far superior. If watching Digimon Adventure 02, Tamers, or any other season other than Digimon Adventure 01, I can definitely vouch for the English versions of those, because either another company did those, or they learned from their lessons and stopped trying to cram so many jokes in each episode (still plenty of jokes from Terriermon though, but those jokes don't really ruin scenes that are meant to be serious, unlike in Digimon Adventure 01). tl;dr English dub (especially Digimon Adventure 01) if you prefer comedy Japanese version if you prefer drama and good voice acting “I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man’s reasoning powers are not above the monkey’s.” — Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowTashie 378 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 It was inspired by anime, so it's very plausible. It was? please tell me more Sig tweaked to perfection by Coby! My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bronies-Pegasisters-and-Pok%C3%A9mon-masters/901873019878238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaDove 428 January 25, 2015 Share January 25, 2015 It was? please tell me more I already have set an answer above, despite it not being the most reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazama Ichida 2,367 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 I think the real question is did she get inspiration from DBZ for the finale of Season 4? lol The White Shinigami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggg-2 3,553 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 I think the real question is did she get inspiration from DBZ for the finale of Season 4? lol Season 4 is way after Lauren left the show. Don't be a nerd. Join the herd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Snyder 4,112 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 Season 4 is way after Lauren left the show. That was a coincidence imo. Many shows tend to use a power struggle to boost a show's appeal. //// My persona and OC: Candy Star //// Ask me anything: Ask Candy Star //// My Music //// //// My DA: (OC requests available) //// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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