Lauren Faust reworked the My Little Pony franchise in 2010 to create a quality TV series for both girls and adults, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The show became a huge hit, unexpectedly attracting an adult and teen male fandom known as the Bronies.

Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
The popular TV series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, originally a girl-focused phenomenon, has grown into a worldwide phenomenon with a broad and passionate fan base.