Talk:Sparkle's Seven/@comment-4531340-20190423094246

I do have to say, this episode is surprisingly cohesive for being cobbled together using ideas from the voice actors. It's certainly much more cohesive, and fits into the overarching story (I missed the references to Sombra being the reason for the security increase at first) a lot better than Slice of Life.

On the other hand, it's certainly nowhere near as madcap fun as that episode... but still, I think I slightly prefer this one.

I really loved Cathy's idea of exploring Spike's relationship with Twilight and Shining Armor, and certainly Tara's and Tabitha's ideas made for a great backbone for the episode. The sequences at the beginning were also great (my favorite would either be the black-and-white noir-esque one with Rarity and Rainbow Dash, or the whole "Apple Chord" flashback).

I'm glad that Ashleigh suggested having Rainbow interact with Zephyr Breeze - those are always funny because she makes her distaste for him very evident (so making it so she had to at least attempt to hide it was even more entertaining).

Also, the animation was really good throughout the episode - I think I really noticed it during the whole Rainbow-Zephyr scene. She seemed really well animated (and for that matter, the getup Rarity dressed her in was also great).

The ending twist was excellent, and the ending itself was also heartwarming (also, I called it as soon as I saw it that Mega Sean would love it).

All in all, a wonderful 200th episode, fitting of taking on that mantle, and a lovely celebration of the voice actors who have brought these characters to life for the past 9 years.