Just a reminder, that this webtoon series wasn't created by Lauren Faust, even if the idea is hers. It was rather created by Corey Barber! So, you have to keep that in mind, that this project is strictly fanmade!
Milky way and the galaxy girls series itself is very similar to My little pony and Spongebob, with it's simple plot where characters find themselves in a sticky or funny situation, they try to solve and learn a lesson along the way! Although It's not too original, it's still has it's own charm. Like with it's concept of personifications of space objects like stars, planets and others. Not to mention, that it does have funny moments, like where Moon gets Booby traps home alone style in the "Andromeda's babysitter" episode. Or when Mars gets found under her bed, after she tried to leave her galaxy.
Each character is memorable! From the main ones to the background ones. My favorite ones are Moon, Mars, Milky way, Pluto and Venus. I can especially relate to Mars, the artistic one, since I love drawing in my spare time from college! And yes, I like how despite the girls differences in appearance, hobbies and personalities, they can all still be friends. I even like the new additions such as the Zodiac villains. Probably the most memorable one is Cancer, who constantly wants Venus to fail in the second episode, where she wanted to write a play for a contest. And Virgo, the some what leader of the Zodiacs, who is a bratty princess type. I really like how everyone was developed throughout the 4 episodes. All of them are likeable and relatable! Some of them are similar to the ponies, like Venus being more sophisticated like Rarity, Moon being introverted like Fluttershy, Mercury being loyal and strong like Rainbow Dash, Milky being the leader like Twilight and Mars being joyful like Pinkie.
The animation is mixed. On one hand, it's generic, the movements can be rather choppy and the backgrounds look decent at best and messy at worst. On the other hand, it does capture the style of early 2010s YouTube flash animations. And luckily, it does stay true to Faust's concepts, so it's nice to see that none of the designs were ruined! The soundtrack is fair too!
I actually think that for an independent YouTube project that was inspired by some famous animator's scrapped idea, it's great! It does show us of what the show could've been if it was executed and made into reality. Definitely give it a watch, especially if you like My little pony and other cartoons!
