Ep 24. Hop-Popular

Hop-Popular is the 24th episode of the first season of Amphibia. In this episode, the town of Wartwood is thrown into chaos when Mayor Toadstool announces the Wartwood Beauty Contest, with the winner receiving a special prize. Anne is immediately excited about the contest and wants to participate, but Hop Pop initially discourages her, telling her that the contest is a shallow and meaningless endeavor. However, he soon changes his tune when he realizes that the winner will receive a family pass to the local hot springs, a place that he has been wanting to visit for years.

Knowing that the hot springs are important to Hop Pop, Anne decides to enter the contest to try and win the prize for him. She begins to prepare for the contest, but runs into trouble when she realizes that the other contestants are all cheating and trying to sabotage each other. Things only get worse when Anne accidentally breaks the tiara that was supposed to be used as the grand prize, and the contestants turn against her. Despite all of the setbacks, Anne refuses to give up and finds a way to make things right.

Meanwhile, Sprig also decides to enter the contest, hoping to win the prize for himself. He uses his charm and good looks to win over the judges, but he soon realizes that his newfound popularity comes with its own set of problems. He is swarmed by fans who want to be near him, and he is unable to do the things that he wants to do. Eventually, he realizes that popularity is not all it's cracked up to be, and he decides to focus on being true to himself instead.

Overall, Hop-Popular is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores themes of popularity and integrity. It also showcases the tight-knit relationships between the characters, as Anne and Sprig both try to help Hop Pop achieve his dreams. With its humor, heart, and relatable themes, Hop-Popular is a great addition to the first season of Amphibia and a must-watch for fans of the show.