The Tax Breaks (Twilight) [15.ai]

[@Jamie_L.]

Remember folks. If this gets copyright claimed, that means its canon! :)

[@youngmasterzhi]

Uh oh, I hope there isn’t a tax on that!

[@HawkinaBox]

LMAO!!!

[@StrangePony1]

xD

[@catte118]

I don't see no copyright claim

[@NoeticSystem]

This is so good, it should be canon.

[@karizake]

I love how this is written and paced like an actual MLP episode.

[@TheDanteEX]

It’s a situation we’d never see the characters in but they’re all completely in-character. I absolutely love it.

[@magenta_strk3720]

this is the epitome of "fine ill make new episodes of the show myself" great watch so far!

[@TheNintendochannel64]

"I'll make my own new episodes, with blackjack and hookers!"

[@rampagephoenix1735]

Best of all, it genuinely didn't suck. 😁👍

[@idklol8610]

Exactly. And it's great.

[@tylere.8436]

AI has certainly made it more possible and it bypasses Coppa and Copyright strikes! 😄

[@jamesrosewell9081]

Fanmade season 10 when?

[@matthewkalasky2891]

The Twilight voice in particular is VERY good.

[@benjamincrew1949]

Probably because she speaks more than any other character. The more data, the better the AI can replicate the voice.

[@kiisseli1337]

@@benjamincrew1949 But the site says they can mimic voice well with 15 seconds of data. Or somewhere I read that. Also I think 30% difference should be hard to hear. And Fluttershy sounds much better imo, for example.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

It's why Scout and Spongebob sounded clear.

[@WorldWalker128]

@@kiisseli1337 Something being able to "mimic well" is a matter of opinion. The more data you feed into it, the more it can predict how someone will pronounce words in a sentence at any given time and in a given mood. Much like with spaghetti sauce on pasta, more is better.

[@geekpyc]

This is too well done, seriously. 15ai is frighteningly accurate. The part where RD makes her proposal to Derpy in the background was hilarious XD. All the ingredients of a good episode are here : pace, humor, character development, and of course, a good moral.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

Yep and more voices are coming.

[@danielsurvivor1372]

Unironically true

[@crazieman]

Would be almost as funny if the honest and faithful to the system Twilight got brutally audited while everyone else walks.

[@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM]

She did, see the box in the library full of bits and gems.

[@danielsurvivor1372]

Would be funny if she got brutally bad experience with tax man which makes her character grow and make tax reforms

[@NoeticSystem]

How can she afford to live in such a huge library without any obvious source of income? I knew it. She's been selling sugar cubes on the side, hasn't she?

[@1Maklak]

I thought AppleJack was going to tell the tax auditor about the bag of bits she strategically hid in a bush next to the library, so that Twilight gets falsely punished for tax evasion.

[@Jamseth_Ingramious]

@@NoeticSystemGiven her background, she likely comes with a wealthy, high society family. She's also clearly a scholar, doing research directly for the monarchy, in addition to being Princess Celestia's own hoof-picked apprentice. She's got money one way or another.

[@Secret_Moon]

To be fair to Twilight, as Celestia's personal student, her stipend came from the treasury itself. She could have gotten ten times the money if everypony paid their tax. Probably why she was so angry.

[@banquo0]

This transcends memedom and goes straight into masterpiece territory

[@NOTDeezy.]

We NEED to turn this into a multi animator project to fully animate this holy shit the writing is amazing

[@10karamel37]

we also need voice actors for it

[@jamesrosewell9081]

We need more episodes!

[@badweather4cast]

...why does this feel like a real episode my sleeping brain would conjure up? I'm screaming

[@Sunnydaze081]

It does

[@e2b265]

Your sleeping brain must be incredibly impressive

[@Brandon_Wade]

My little tax fraud, my little tax fraud, a-a-a-ah My little tax fraud I used to wonder what tax breaks could be (my little tax fraud), Until you shared how to do it with me: Offshore accounts, structuring, Start a religion, charity work, Have a mattress (it's an easy feat), And barter makes it all complete! (You have) My Little Tax Fraud! The government doesn't deserve your cash!

[@dechatdepain1869]

💀

[@burnedtoachris]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@NoedigJK471]

They really don't deserve our money.

[@Bloody_Ingenious]

They should actually make a cover of your comment with AI🤣🤣👍🏻

[@TheFoxers101]

This is seriously the best. I didn’t know tax evasion could be so funny. Twilight trying to get everyone to pay their taxes is so good. This is straight up a fever dream of an episode. The visuals only aid in this! Seriously! So good!

[@danielsurvivor1372]

Dashie getting married to you to reduce taxes is literally the best reason to date her Fluttershy!

[@FM_1819]

"Screw Hasbro, I'll make my own FiM with Taxfraud and Sunbeam!"

[@youngmasterzhi]

That reminds me! I work for the Canterlot Revenue Agency and it says here that you owe Princess Celestia 30 million bits in taxes! This includes the sales tax, the production tax, the trademark tax, the employee income remittance tax--

[@moyluna1589]

@youngmasterzhi Yeah, I'm filling as a dependent since I'm dependent on Celestia and Luna raising the Sun and Moon.

[@youngmasterzhi]

@@moyluna1589 The replying tax, the commenting tax, the Internet usage tax--

[@tyty334351]

@@youngmasterzhiALRIGHT ALRIGHT I GET IT!!!!!!!!!

[@youngmasterzhi]

@@tyty334351 The screaming tax--

[@NyscanRohid]

_“Ponyville Commits Tax Fraud”_ _Starring Charlie Day_

[@odinwarp12]

wow it felt like an actual episode from the show, astounding work

[@SairoMystics]

fr ngl

[@sharpscharnier1905]

Dude this is crazy, a straight up EPISODE with excellent editing, dialogue and comedic timing. You're so talented and hard-working and it really shows.

[@MaverickHunterDaniel]

Oh my goodness, this was hilarious. Not only was the use of the AI voices quite impressive, but just like the fanfic this was based off, everyone feels largely in character which makes it funnier. My favourite bit was RD attempting to propose to the tax pony and Celestia's bit at the end. 9/10 would watch again. Thanks for the free laughs.

[@bronyhub]

The writing for this is on point. Also Rainbow shipping herself with everyone (purely for tax purposes) is pretty funny; reminds me of the fandom joke that Rainbow Dash gets shipped with everything, including the kitchen sink. XD

[@babyboy_336elgran2]

All ponies: running away Spike: marshmallow.

[@Tall_Order]

20 years later; Luster: Come on princess, make me an Alicorn. You'll get a discount! Twi: Grrrrrrr

[@The_Prilux]

It's just great! I deeply admire everything: the musical score, these background ponies going about their business and this animation! All those cute poses and facial expressions are just as good as the show. And the story and the humor is so nice, I'm not sure the fandom deserves it. You've done an amazing job! Thank you sincerely

[@arabellapirrone]

I love that Twilight is a unicorn in this!! Really missed that

[@vgmaster9]

Man, this is huge. Think of all the possibilities for episodes while using this technology.

[@Sean-fh2rq]

Shut up

[@mylittleparody2277]

Well, don't forget Clipper's hard work. And even animation aside, he really pushes the generator and aim for the best each time. It's not as easy as "push a button, get an episode".

[@vgmaster9]

@@mylittleparody2277 Oh 100%. He indeed puts a shit ton of effort into this.

[@crys_cornflakez]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!! It really felt like I was back watching season 1 or 2 mlp. Truly made my day

[@silentfilly4397]

Yeah. I agree with you. Also, since it's an animated fimfiction story, that made me feel so nostalgic. 🥲 I used to go there to read all sort of stories (mostly those focused on season 1, 2, and 3... which have been my favorite ones even to this day) And from what I watched in the video, it does definitely have the comedy feeling when reading said stories. I still go to Fimfiction... but it doesn't quite feel the same anymore... still I manage to favorite and download the stories I enjoyed the most back then. Also, it has been a long while I haven't found a content like this that made me laugh so hard. XD

[@mauriceisaac3646]

That was actually pretty good. Felt pretty close to an actual episode!

[@silveryuno]

It's a good thing Equestrian Bureaucracy works fast enough to allow all these tax shananigans to happen at the last possible minute! (This was your Raven Inkwell self-insert comment for the day)

[@mylittleparody2277]

On the other hand, Raven Inkwell is such a cutie, how can you be mad at her?

[@silveryuno]

@@mylittleparody2277 I guess one can't~~

[@sErgEantaEgis12]

This was so great, I literally haven't laughed this much in years.

[@syabilaazri7834]

I know right. This is the close of modern Friendship is Witchcraft... and it feel original ...

[@SariatheFrostMage]

Can't wait for this to get DMCA'd and C&D'd like nearly everything that came out of the fandom.

[@thaecrasis]

This is amazing! The character sprites you used are a fantastic way to save time, rather than drawing each frame or animating with puppet models, and it still looks great and conveys plenty of emotion!

[@amoawesomeart6074]

It was truly an honor to see the creation process of this animation from the start to the end as well as passing my small contribution into it through editing in/out some background image elements.

[@michaelgranholm7598]

2:04 I Love when Spike is being a smart ass.

[@GoEatARock]

6:55 Even the element of honesty isn't safe from being able to tax fraud

[@JGonYT]

9:15 "That's not a business it's a hobby, it doesn't count" - *RARITY* LOL, what blasphemy is this? Anyway, really good job on this.

[@DarthShadow25]

This is absolutely amazing! Really love the S1 vibes. I miss those days.

[@silentfilly4397]

Me too. I really enjoyed the first three seasons (and even to this day, they will be my favorites)... 4th and onwards didn't have the same charm...

[@melonpeach9723]

@@silentfilly43974th was decent

[@ronen44444447]

Omg that was so well done! You caught the feel of the show perfectly!!! I loved every second of it. You've even brought Trollestia back to us! Amazing work, loved the details in the background too! Would love to see more

[@memethyst]

the effort that was put into this is insane, i love the little details in the background

[@jesseperrella]

Wow... the amount of work put into this, amazing!! Also Dashie, there are payment plans...

[@harmonicpsyche8313]

That was absolutely incredible. Felt exactly like an s1 episode - same musical cues, same runtime, same cadence (not Cadance), same plot arc/structure, same pacing, same Twilight's Naive Rigid Principles Versus The Absurdity Of The Universe story, and the 15ai "voice acting" is ridiculously accurate including emotions! Well done.

[@him_That_is_me]

Bruh, holy fuck. You straight up made a whole fucking MLP episode. A *GOOD* MLP episode.

[@noseboop4354]

Twilight:"This is a big decision, give me a few days to think about it." RD: No, marry me nao! xD (this is so amazing, thanks)

[@TheCommenterDragon]

This vid was put together ever so marvelously, the 15 ai audio is just wonderful and i absolutely love how the effects makes this vid look and feel like an official mlp episode, it was truly a delight watching this positively sensational work!!!

[@alyarin9000]

Started to watch on a whim, saw 18 minutes, hesitated - and then I couldn't stop. Hilarious moments throughout. 'Ya captured the magic. Well done!

[@Stella737E]

WOW. I can't imagine how hard it is to make this video! Even the ponies in the background are doing something related to the story instead of doing random stuff. This video is so amazing! 💕

[@99ZondaS]

I wish they would've been brave enough to make an episode like this, it would have totally gone over kids' heads but parents and adults would have loved it

[@HazySkies]

11:06 remains my favourite part. Dashie's freak out and high energy is so on point and in character; it's perfect!

[@oCREEDo]

Fantastic work brother, keep it up!

[@ACLPFilms]

Glad you made the emotions perfect. I love this! I love how they Twilight and Rainbow Dash voice is just like how there feelings are professional :)

[@hugoML652]

Spectacular! I was laughing the whole way through!

[@Rose_Harmonic]

I remember telling someone a few years ago that AI would make it vastly easier to create a lot of fan content for whatever people wanted. I didn't really expect to be right quite this soon lol.

[@omalleycaboose5937]

I think it would have been funny if Pinkie, working such a minimum wage job, got a tax Refund every year

[@CascadianPatriot]

Most people in the U.S, minimum wage or not, who have taxes automatically deducted from their paycheck and have not complicated tax returns are going to get some sort of a tax refund. Working people with small paychecks are also probably going to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit, which makes their tax refund bigger.

[@omalleycaboose5937]

@@CascadianPatriot I got like a thousand and it was sick

[@arcviper27]

damn the quality of this is insane, it could legit fit into the lineup with other g4 episodes

[@LeonidSaykin]

Scootaloo is so happy

[@Pabbley]

Seriously great work, I enjoyed all the cute little interactions in the background too!

[@dantegenesis3104]

This weirdly feels like an actual episode

[@xx_teethdeity_xx4223]

Dash proposing to Derpy in the background at 8:45 made me giggle, good job 😂

[@999jussumguy]

I started dying when she took a bite out of the bouquet of flowers

[@thatgreendragons579]

"I didn't learn anything at all!"- Applejack

[@CatradoraAppleDashisawesome]

Lol!

[@mr.unfinished174]

if this was 22:04 minutes long i’d consider it an official episode

[@StarReveurMA]

Finally, “Season 10 Episode 1”

[@Vandarte_translator]

I absolutely loved it. xD I thank you and the comedy genius who wrote this.

[@leannemcfaul9333]

I love that rainbowdash was trying to mary derrpy in the backround while applejack,rarity and twilight we're arguring

[@BonaBonana]

THAT'S AMAZING!! I LOVED HOW YOU USED THE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACKS AND SOUND EFFECTS. I LAUGHED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EPISODE TDIYDJCGCUSIH- I LOVE IT!!

[@crism8868]

This is so professionally put together, loved the dialogue, so many memorable one-liners! This feels like if the Seinfeld writers were invited to write and direct an episode lmao, but they also know the characters in and out and can still get great jokes while staying on character. I'm just blown away

[@sweetypuss]

there is nothing funnier than an entire fan-made episode of my little pony about fucking TAX FRAUD. thank you greatly for your work

[@shadokwastaken]

omg that was fantastic!

[@Timblesink]

At 12:03, Pinkie smiles because Twilight said "duty"

[@shellycradle5452]

This is an absolute masterpiece.

[@777Rowen]

This feels just like the show! Amazing editing

[@Dandudanable]

This video is amazing. It is incredibly funny, heartwarming and it completely contains the feeling and spirit of a season 1 episode of mlp. You anons have done a wonderful job, thanks Clipper for bringing this to the world and I hope you continue to do wonderful content like this!

[@idklol8610]

This is hilarious! The show will live on.

[@creedyboy124]

I really like this new MLP videos, powered by 15ai for ai voices instead of fan voice actor made who act a voices, It's like watching extra MLP shows and it looks like scene at Season 1-2 in the pasts instead of Season 10, because of Twilight Sparkle dont have wings yet. You're doing great! 👍 Also, I love how Rainbow Dash propose marriage to Fluttershy 😳 I'm getting blushed alot lol

[@FHBStudio]

The one thing that really stood out to me was the sound design, adding all the little sounds from the show besides just the dialogue/music bits. Great job.

[@Twifu]

I'm two weeks late, but all the views and positive comments are absolutely deserved, seeing how much time you put into this. It felt like watching a great MLP episode, which I much needed after having watched that recent Make Your Mark crapshow.

[@ItRhymesWith]

This was unbelievably good, omg

[@humansvd3269]

This AI freakishly good. It's literally as if the writers wrote this themselves.

[@benjamincrew1949]

The AI doesn't write the script. The script is written by a human. The AI turns text into speech by a character based on collected data of their voice. It's still really impressive though.

[@blackcat2333]

i havent watched MLP in ages but damn, its incredible how close this is to a real episode

[@metropolitanpark1337]

I think Princess Celestia should inspect the standard of tax in Equestria.

[@brianshoubert7803]

"Я пригласил вас, господа, с тем, чтобы сообщить вам пренеприятнейшее известие: к нам едет *нологовый инспектор* !" ))) А вообще классная анимация! Будто настоящую серию из МЛП посмотрел! Это здорово! Продолжайте пожалуйста! )

[@ShirotoraGodsbane]

The cardboard wings had me cracking up

[@axeltornadoes]

this is absolutely hilarious!! fantastic work!

[@thecrapnest6346]

THIS IS SO *AWESOME!!!* Everypony is so in character and the visuals and sound are on point too Please make more

[@I_always_have_been_Daniel49]

12:22 “Play dead” Lmaoo are you fucking serious, this made me laugh so much 🤣

[@joescomics7652]

I've never been a MLP fan, but this was well written and well made...!

[@Technilogica2019]

season 10 looks amazing

[@chuva_do_krlh]

This is a fanmade masterpiece

[@jack-101k]

KZbin : Hey here’s a fan made episode of a show for girls about taxes Me who hasn’t watched it since I was 3 years old: this is some good shit right jerr

[@tylere.8436]

It's actually a relatable and important topic for the new generation.

[@ForlanceAbice]

Aaaaaaaand downloaded. Only halfway into it thus far, but this is glorious. It's been a long while since I have seen a piece of fan media this good. While I hope for more, I would be content if this is all we get, seeing as other fan projects of this nature usually get nailed sooner or later. But in the meantime, I shall bask in this lovely episode you made. Keep it up.

[@jaw.z]

I love this sm it’s like watching an actual mlp episode :)

[@zourastudios]

THIS IS SO?? GOOD?? it actually feels like a real episode omg 😭

[@RGamer2009]

"Them's the Tax Breaks" should be the name, as Pony was known for its puns! Amazing fan episode! Felt like S1/2 again!

[@palibakufun]

Man we needed this technology 10 years ago. This is 10/10 stuff

[@TheDanteEX]

Despite the satirical writing, the tone is surprisingly close to a season 1 episode. It might be the music and the focus on characters just having conversations though.

[@marisolramirez9591]

I can't believe I barely discovered this it's so good, it actually feels like an actual episode

[@BolttheSuperPony]

Just saw this in the anniversary stream. That was really well-written, well animated for the style you're going for, great use of background gags and music, it was relatable (who doesn't want to pay less taxes?), and very VERY funny! I echo what several in the chat have said: it was overall better than some episodes of the actual show! My only disappointment was not seeing it sooner. Overall I really enjoyed this and I hope you'll make more!

[@Crade1]

This is absolutely amazing. Me and my friends watched this together and laughed a lot.. it felt just like the good old times. Well done, dude. Keep going!

[@jestavolt]

dude, i would PAY for more of stuff like this, i beg, give more

[@lemonsaddle5176]

THIS IS AMAZING OMG

[@bloodrunsclear]

I want to see more fan episodes like this!

[@Wii4a11]

From the dialogue to the funny events in the background, it's like the show had never ended nearly 3 years ago. I never read the fic this video was adapted from, but excellent work!

[@dragonslayer3815]

"I think you ready for ascendancy!" -Celestia. What she means is a higher tax bracket.