History Heartwarming / MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirlsRainbowRocks

** And Sunset's grateful for that. After Fluttershy's face gets covered in glitter and frosting, Sunset takes a minute to pull out a handkerchief and clean her off.

** Their awkward, adorkable smiles when they realize they're NotSoDifferent after all.

* When Twilight returns to the human world, the Mane Six run to hug her, but Sunset Shimmer backs off, feeling unworthy of being included. [[spoiler: After they all defeat the Dazzlings, they commence yet another group hug, this time including Sunset, showing that if nobody else, they've forgiven her (though, knowing that she ultimately helped the Rainbooms defeat the sirens, all of CHS might have as well by now).]]

* Fluttershy's face when Rainbow finally suggests they play the song she wrote. [[spoiler: And it's the song they use to beat the Dazzlings!]]

* Sunset [[spoiler:stepping up to sing proudly in front of a school that's spent the entire film shunning her, helping the Rainbooms power up to defeat the Dazzlings. The sequence is complete with Sunset transforming into her own anthro-form and a streak of red joining the light of the Rainbow Power the group produces.]] If there was ''any'' lingering doubt over the validity of her HeelFaceTurn during the film, the climax shatters it with this.

* [[spoiler: The end credits show that Sunset has been accepted and forgiven by more of the student body, as the Crusaders help her with her books, Bulk Biceps helps her and Fluttershy to rescue Angel from his perch, and she rocks out as part of the Rainbooms. The credits theme "Shine Like Rainbows" doesn't hurt either.]]

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[[folder:The Movie]]

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[[folder:Pre-Movie Shorts]]
[[AC:Music to My Ears]]

[[AC:Guitar Centered]]
* Rainbow Dash saying, "this is the one that speaks to me" while hugging the guitar has an element of OnlyTheChoosenMayWield and it is cutest use of the trope ever.

[[AC:Hamstocalypse Now]]
* Rarity getting over her dislike of rodents so quickly that she ends up naming all the Hamsters. And giving them accessories. Sure, all the hamsters break into a feud a few minutes later, but at least bonded with them!

[[AC:Pinkie on the One]]

[[AC:Player Piano]]

[[AC:A Case for the Bass]]

[[AC:Shake Your Tail!]]

[[AC:Perfect Day For Fun!]]

* This short is just all-around cute, with the Mane 6 having a good time at a carnival.

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[[folder:Post-Movie Shorts]]
[[AC:Friendship Through the Ages]]
* It's all about the mane six hanging out with Sunset Shimmer and singing about how many things are impermanent but friendship will always last.
* Look at Sunset Shimmer. Just look at her. Throughout the whole video, she's clearly happy and having the time of her life. It's very sweet to see after first seeing her cruel and then sad and melancholy in the EG movies.
* It can also be seen as an assurance to those who aren't looking forward to the show finally ending. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic will end one day, but what it's started will last for ages.

[[AC:Life is a Runway]]
* Rarity sees fashion as a way to bring out one's inner beauty and personality and encourages others to not be afraid to express themselves.
* It's also implied that she gets fashion inspiration from her friends and classmates.

[[AC:My Past is Not Today]]
* Sunset Shimmer declaring that she won't let herself be defined by her past and that she'll show everyone that she's changed.
* Sunset compares herself to a phoenix and magically gains fiery wings and a tail, in contrast to her demonic form from the first movie. Especially since if she gained these wings in pony form she'd look like an alicorn princess - gaining the power she's always wanted, but the right way this time.
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* The "Better Than Ever" song shows just how much Twilight has touched Canterlot High, with students from formerly isolated social cliques hanging out as friends even without her there. [[spoiler:Given how Sunset left to go and give some new kids (being the villains for the movie), it won't last all that longer.]]

** The scene gets a little callback to the scene where they get trapped under the stage. After Sunset got the Humane Six to reconcile after realizing the Dazzling's XanatosGambit, Twilight couldn't believe she didn't realize it herself since she's always able to solve problems. Sunset comforts her and says no one could have ''all'' the answers, but you can count on your friends to help.

* In the same scene, Applejack finally agreeing with Rarity's suggestion that they wear costumes for their performance after spending the rest of the movie beforehand severely disagreeing and arguing (and ''annoyed'') with her over that.

** On the note of Lyra and Bon Bon, a blink-and-you'll miss it one occurs at the end of that sequence. Even with all the fighting amongst the students, the two of them are holding Derpy Hooves back from getting violent with. Bulk Biceps. It could easily be interpreted as them trying to avoid any physical altercations despite the competitive attitudes.

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* Another bit of Fridge Heartwarming: Celestia is sending Twilight cartloads of books from her own library, presumably to replace the ones Tirek blew up. A very generous and thoughtful gift from the princess, who of course knows just how much her books mean to Twilight.

* Another bit of Fridge Heartwarming: Celestia is sending Twilight cartloads of books from her own library, presumably to replace the ones Tirek blew up. A very generous and thoughtful gift from the princess.

* Another bit of Fridge Heartwarming: Celestia is sending Twilight cartloads of books from her own library, presumably to replace the ones Tirek blew up. A very thoughtful gift from the princess.

** Even when she's ignoring Fluttershy's song, Rainbow is pretty nice about it. She never says that they'll never play it, or that Fluttershy shouldn't be writing songs; she just keeps putting it off. She's letting her ego get in the way, but not to the point of being actually mean.

* In the same scene, Applejack finally agreeing with Rarity's suggestion that they wear costumes for their performance after spending the rest of the movie beforehand severely disagreeing and arguing with her over that.

** The scene gets a little callback to the scene where they get trapped under the stage. After Sunset got the Humane Six to reconcile after realizing the Dazzling's XanatosGambit, Twilight couldn't believe she didn't realize it herself since she's always able to solve problems. Sunset comforts her and says no one could have ''all'' the answers.

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[[folder:Post-Series Shorts]]

[[folder:The Shorts]]

* Sunset's adorable smile when Rarity takes a photo with her and Fluttershy (and Spike) at the slumber party. WhenSheSmiles is in full effect here.