Pony Ages in MLP:FiM

[MAIKUN 262]

We know that Button's age was determined by JanAnimations, and is a completely fan made interpretation of how old a filly or colt is. Lauren Faust once said she wouldn't choose ages, she just determined maturity levels for the ponies. It's on her deviantArt somewhere if you care to look for it. Right?

 

The ponies' ages were left intentionally undefined. Think it's time for Hasbro/DHX to start using ponies' ages, to think of them as having maturity levels anywhere between 12 and 18, (but remember that maturity is different than age. You can be a 8 or 10-year-old with the maturity of a 15-year-old, and you can be a 35-year-old with the maturity of a 15-year-old.) In my point of view, the CMC would be 8 years old. The point is...the CMC aren't in their preteens yet, they're just foals.

 

So anyway, what is the actual age for the characters in MLP:FiM:

1) Twilight Sparkle

2) Rainbow Dash

3) Applejack

4) Rarity

5) Fluttershy

6) Apple Bloom

7) Sweetie Belle

8) Scootaloo

9) Babs Seed

10) Princess Cadance

11) Shining Amour

12) Maud Pie

13) Pinkie Pie

14) Snips & Snails

15) Diamond Tiara

16) Silver Spoon

Edited June 5, 2015 by MAIKUN

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Somepony tried to work out the Mane 6's age on here.

Here's the blog link

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Based on maturity on Season 1 they seem to be around early twenties. On Season 5 they're now more in their mid twenties. By pony age they would be Season 1 they would be about 8-9 years old. On Season 5 they would be now 10-11 years old.

Edited June 5, 2015 by cider float

[Daring_Do 552]

Faust did at least say the mane six were "young adults", though (and I think she's said this a couple different times). Smatter of fact, I think she used "young adults" in one of her maturity level quotes - Young adults with a maturity level of anywhere from 12 to 18.

 

Edit: Well, wouldja look at that. I went to Wikipedia for some kinda insight, and...

 

"The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association (ALA) defines a young adult as someone between the ages of twelve and eighteen."

Edited June 5, 2015 by Knight Dash

[MAIKUN 262]

Based on maturity on Season 1 they seem to be around early twenties. On Season 5 they're now more in their mid twenties. By pony age they would be Season 1 they would be about 8-9 years old. On Season 5 they would be now 10-11 years old.

Wait wait a minute here. The CMC aren't 10-11 years old yet! And besides, a character will always be ageless in a show, like for example: The CMC are three 8-year-old fillies.

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Wait wait a minute here. The CMC aren't 10-11 years old yet! And besides, a character will always be ageless in a show, like for example: The CMC are three 8-year-old fillies.

Why not?

 

Anyway I do find Spike older than the CMC and he's still considered a baby to the mane six. Maybe the CMC will grow up during the course of the show. I mean Applejack was getting all weepy when she felt her sister was growing up when she was preparing her for the Grand Galloping Gala. It's possible that a certain age must be reached before going to the GGG.

Edited June 5, 2015 by cider float

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They do have full-time jobs (although some seem to spend less time doing it than others), and Word of Faust is that they're young adults, so I'd put the mane 6 at mid twenties. The CMCs probably 8-11. I think Babs might be a LITTLE older? Maybe 12-13, she seems to be at that awkward stage.

 

 

 

 

And Celestia is of course 3000 years old

[yisetab28 89]

Well there's this really good blog on it:https://mlpforums.com/blog/268/entry-5526-how-old-are-the-mane-6/

Wait wait a minute here. The CMC aren't 10-11 years old yet! And besides, a character will always be ageless in a show, like for example: The CMC are three 8-year-old fillies.

 

The characters do not change according to your headcanon, but according to time. It's cannon that at least one year has passed by with the Winter Wrap up and season 3 premiere episodes. They could be somewhere around 8 years old, but their behavior would point them out more at something like 10, maybe 12 years old.

Edited June 5, 2015 by MCAsomm

[Daring_Do 552]

They do have full-time jobs (although some seem to spend less time doing it than others), and Word of Faust is that they're young adults, so I'd put the mane 6 at mid twenties. The CMCs probably 8-11. I think Babs might be a LITTLE older? Maybe 12-13, she seems to be at that awkward stage.

 

 

 

 

And Celestia is of course 3000 years old

 

1. Twilight Sparkle - Student

 

2. Fluttershy - No sign of a job whatsoever

 

3. Pinkie Pie - Seems to work at Sugarcube Corner... Though this could be only a part-time job (since we barely see her doing it)

 

4. Applejack - Works on the family farm... But so does Apple Bloom, for that matter.

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1. Twilight Sparkle - Student

 

2. Fluttershy - No sign of a job whatsoever

 

3. Pinkie Pie - Seems to work at Sugarcube Corner... Though this could be only a part-time job (since we barely see her doing it)

 

4. Applejack - Works on the family farm... But so does Apple Bloom, for that matter. 

There are College and Graduate students, and I'd say Twi is definitely beyond highschool. Fluttershy seems to run a quasi-farm thing, complete with chicken coop. She obviously gets paid for something. We don't see the ponies doing their jobs much, but that's cos the show would be boring. Even in real world sitcoms we rarely see people do their jobs. Applejack doesn't just work on the farm she RUNS the farm.

 

And they all live separate from their parents (AJ is a different case), yet their parents are alive, for at least Rarity and Twilight, and it's likely Pinkie's parents are alive too. They've moved out, indicating adulthood. 

 

There's also the fact that Twilight's brother is MARRIED. And in their flashbacks he isn't THAT much older than her.

[Daring_Do 552]

There are College and Graduate students, and I'd say Twi is definitely beyond highschool. Fluttershy seems to run a quasi-farm thing, complete with chicken coop. She obviously gets paid for something. We don't see the ponies doing their jobs much, but that's cos the show would be boring. Even in real world sitcoms we rarely see people do their jobs. Applejack doesn't just work on the farm she RUNS the farm.

 

And they all live separate from their parents (AJ is a different case), yet their parents are alive, for at least Rarity and Twilight, and it's likely Pinkie's parents are alive too. They've moved out, indicating adulthood. 

 

There's also the fact that Twilight's brother is MARRIED. And in their flashbacks he isn't THAT much older than her.

Rarity's career is a fairly large focus in the show, though. Even when you consider everything, Pinkie seems to spend most of her time going around having fun and throwing parties rather than working (see Too Many Pinkie Pies). Her job at Sugarcube Corner doesn't seem to be a primary attribute (Magical Mystery Cure seems to put her role as making people laugh).

 

As for Fluttershy, I dispute that. I myself have speculated in recent months that she might live off of selling chicken eggs, but beyond the idea that she must get her income somewhere, we see no hint of where that somewhere could be. We never see her family either, for that matter... Secretly from a wealthy family, maybe? (I doubt that's the actual intention, but it's a fun idea).

 

I'll grant you AJ, probably.

 

As for the age difference between Shining Armor/Cadence and Twilight... You know, I've thought about what the difference might be but never actually taken the time to try to "calculate" it.

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Rarity's career is a fairly large focus in the show, though. Even when you consider everything, Pinkie seems to spend most of her time going around having fun and throwing parties rather than working (see Too Many Pinkie Pies). Her job at Sugarcube Corner doesn't seem to be a primary attribute (Magical Mystery Cure seems to put her role as making people laugh).

 

As for Fluttershy, I dispute that. I myself have speculated in recent months that she might live off of selling chicken eggs, but beyond the idea that she must get her income somewhere, we see no hint of where that somewhere could be. We never see her family either, for that matter... Secretly from a wealthy family, maybe? (I doubt that's the actual intention, but it's a fun idea).

 

I'll grant you AJ, probably.

 

As for the age difference between Shining Armor/Cadence and Twilight... You know, I've thought about what the difference might be but never actually taken the time to try to "calculate" it.

Pinkie does seem to be the resident party planner/events manager, based on her competition with Weird Al.

 

Either way, I just don't see them as teens. Of course, this is probably deliberate, to be vague. And yes, Rarity and AJ seem to be the most 'adult' of the bunch. 

 

M6 are teenagers, if you can believe EG. Could be plot convenience since it's soft canon. Not canon to some. Maturity points to early 20s, but they wouldn't be teenagers in EG then. There was also a video I watched hypothesizing the oldest (Flutter I think) would be 17. That is why I made Lektra 16, so she fits in with the show.

 

EG isn't canon, and we don't know the ratio of conversion for pony to human (or whatever the EG are) years. How many in dog years is that? But I think it's fairly evident that they made EG a highschool thing so they can appeal to schoolgirls, and have the whole "High school musical (ew)" thing going on.

[MAIKUN 262]

Well there's this really good blog on it:https://mlpforums.com/blog/268/entry-5526-how-old-are-the-mane-6/

 

The characters do not change according to you. It's cannon that at least one year has passed by with the Winter Wrap up and season 3 premiere episodes. They could be somewhere around 8 years old, but their behavior would point them out more at something like 10, maybe 12 years old.

And besides the CMC are a 8 year old trio! The point is: The girls didn't age throughout each season, end of story!

 

They do have full-time jobs (although some seem to spend less time doing it than others), and Word of Faust is that they're young adults, so I'd put the mane 6 at mid twenties. The CMCs probably 8-11. I think Babs might be a LITTLE older? Maybe 12-13, she seems to be at that awkward stage.

And Celestia is of course 3000 years old

Well actually, Babs is the same age as the CMC! 

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And besides the CMC are a 8 year old trio! The point is: The girls didn't age throughout each season, end of story!

 

Well actually, Babs is the same age as the CMC! 

 

Is she? I can't remember honestly if they mentioned her age. Where was that? Regardless, I did like seeing a different body shape.

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Personally, that blog doesn't strike me as all too convincing in its arguments. Now, I'm not just saying that because my position is different - It just doesn't seem well argued to me.

 

To say they aren't aging at all, though, doesn't seem convincing either. There've been birthdays, and it's been a year. So in some theoretical sense, I spose they're all potentially a year older than when we started - but I don't think that year'll actually make any difference or matter any.

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M6 are teenagers, if you can believe EG. Could be plot convenience since it's soft canon. Not canon to some. Maturity points to early 20s, but they wouldn't be teenagers in EG then. There was also a video I watched hypothesizing the oldest (Flutter I think) would be 17. That is why I made Lektra 16, so she fits in with the show.

 

Nothing shows that EQG ages are canon. The EQG universe is completely separate from the canon MLP universe, and the highschool setting was probably for the highschool melodrama Hasbro thought would get them so much money.

 

Even if the ages are canon, why does Twilight have at least the equivalent of a bachelor diploma? Why does Rarity already have her own business? Why is AJ already in charge of the farm?

 

 

And besides the CMC are a 8 year old trio! The point is: The girls didn't age throughout each season, end of story!

 

They did age. 1 year or two isn't really that apparent you know... 

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What do you mean by Twilight having at least the equivalent of a bachelor diploma?

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1. Twilight Sparkle - Student

 

2. Fluttershy - No sign of a job whatsoever

 

3. Pinkie Pie - Seems to work at Sugarcube Corner... Though this could be only a part-time job (since we barely see her doing it)

 

4. Applejack - Works on the family farm... But so does Apple Bloom, for that matter.

 

1)Twilight: At least the equivalent of a bachelor degree, master at magic, fully pledged princess, &c. &c. &c.

 

2)Fluttershy: Probably Ponyville's main pet seller, has a small farm of her own, needs to take care of at least a dozen of animals

 

3)Pinkie: Part time worker at Sugarcube Corner, part time Party organizer for anypony who needs it

 

4) AJ: takes care of all the farm's business, sets up family reunions, &c. &c. &c. APB also works there, but she's more of a part time helper. It's like helping your parents do their chores: You're not a janitor, but you do it.

What do you mean by Twilight having at least the equivalent of a bachelor diploma?

 

Well, looking at her sill level with magic and deep understanding of Equestrian history, we can imply that she made pushed enough studies in at least one of those sectors.

 

Besides, she's also Celestia'a personal student. Being the apprentice of the princess that raises the sun and is was the most powerful magic wielder in all the kingdom is something.

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How many times has this been discussed? It's getting really tiring now.

 

 

Well anyway, if you must ask then I reckon that the Mane 6 are in their early twenties or they are in their late teens (In human years that is). I guess ponies have shorter lifetimes than humans though.

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1) I don't think either of that signifies a bachelor's degree (how do you judge what level of magical skill equals a bachelor degree, anyhow? ). As for history, she reads a lot. Also don't see how being Celestia's student means she has a bachelor degree (considering she was Celestia's student since she was a filly). In fact, she did once fear Celestia would send her back to "magic kindergarten"...

 

2) One chicken coop does not a farm make. You could headcanon her as selling pets, but like I said, there's no actual hint on where Fluttershy gets her income (if she even has one).

 

4) Hmm, maybe. Setting up family reunions isn't exactly a job, though - and the S3 episode was her first time doing that (offering to take over for Granny Smith).

[yisetab28 89]

How many times has this been discussed? It's getting really tiring now.

 

 

Well anyway, if you must ask then I reckon that the Mane 6 are in their early twenties or they are in their late teens (In human years that is). I guess ponies have shorter lifetimes than humans though.

 

Horses have an approximate lifespan of 20 years, so they would be something like 4-5 years in real ages if they were horses.

 

But again. Sweetie Belle already had her 5th birthday, there were 23 candles on RD's cake. Stuff that points towards ponies using our human ages.

[The Awesome One 1,315]

Horses have an approximate lifespan of 20 years, so they would be something like 4-5 years in real ages if they were horses.

 

But again. Sweetie Belle already had her 5th birthday, there were 23 candles on RD's cake. Stuff that points towards ponies using our human ages.

 

So they're more like humans than I thought then.

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Horses have an approximate lifespan of 20 years, so they would be something like 4-5 years in real ages if they were horses.

 

But again. Sweetie Belle already had her 5th birthday, there were 23 candles on RD's cake. Stuff that points towards ponies using our human ages.

 

Huh, good point, I had forgotten about the cake. Did you count 23? That makes perfect sense as to her age.

[yisetab28 89]

1) I don't think either of that signifies a bachelor's degree (how do you judge what level of magical skill equals a bachelor degree, anyhow? ). As for history, she reads a lot. Also don't see how being Celestia's student means she has a bachelor degree (considering she was Celestia's student since she was a filly). In fact, she did once fear Celestia would send her back to "magic kindergarten"...

 

2) One chicken coop does not a farm make. You could headcanon her as selling pets, but like I said, there's no actual hint on where Fluttershy gets her income (if she even has one).

 

4) Hmm, maybe. Setting up family reunions isn't exactly a job, though - and the S3 episode was her first time doing that (offering to take over for Granny Smith).

 

1) She still has advanced enough studies. Bachelor was only a guess, as our CEGEP here (2 years of professional or pre-university formation) is mainly to learn a job, and to get into a subject as deep as Twilight does, it would suggest her going to some kind of university.

 

2) I said small farm, not a big farm like Sweet Apple Acres. Maybe just a small chicken coop for her own use. Even if it isn't a small farm and she doesn't get income from selling pets, she is still experienced enough with them, which takes a fair amount of time

 

4) Good point for the family reunion, but she still makes a considerable amount of administrative decision for Sweet Apple Acres, and it looks a little like she's the head of the family.

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Horses have an approximate lifespan of 20 years, so they would be something like 4-5 years in real ages if they were horses.

 

But again. Sweetie Belle already had her 5th birthday, there were 23 candles on RD's cake. Stuff that points towards ponies using our human ages.

21 candles, actually (I thought for the longest time that this gave us her age and the mane six's age, but then I heard that the number of candles was confirmed not to mean anything).

 

But yeah, I agree they seem to use our human ages.