Ep 9. Anne Theft Auto

Anne Theft Auto is the ninth episode in the first season of the animated television series Amphibia. The episode follows the misadventures of 13-year old Anne Boonchuy, who is transported to a magical world filled with anthropomorphic creatures after discovering a mysterious music box. In this episode, Anne and her friends Hop Pop and Sprig are on a mission to deliver pies to customers all over Wartwood. They're doing just fine until the girls, Maddie and Marcy, show up at the house and start hanging out with Sprig. Anne is left alone with Hop Pop, who is driving the cart. During their delivery route delivery, they stop at a pawn shop to sell some junk but Anne accidentally steals a magical dice that allows her to control a car made of garbage.

The episode begins with Anne, Hop Pop, and Sprig waking up early to bake and deliver pies to customers. They delightedly pack up the pies and hit the road in a cart pulled by a family of snails. They make their first successful delivery, and as they celebrate, Anne notices Maddie and Marcy standing outside the house with Sprig. Anne feels betrayed as she thought her and Sprig were tight and become worried with Maddie and Marcy around that Sprig’s friendship with her was changing. So, she hatches a plan to win Sprig back and make him realize that Maddie and Marcy are not the cool girls that everyone thinks they are.

However, things take a turn for the worse when they stop at a pawn shop with a range of coveted items including the magical dice. As they are about to leave, Anne becomes enchanted by the dice and steals it. Suddenly, she is able to control a car made of junk and garbage. She screams with joy while Hop Pop is concerned as they start the car without thinking.

Anne becomes reckless driving the car at a high-speed chase and just missing tanks and bear traps. She also unknowingly disrupts the sereneness of the town. The police in the form of the town guard are called out to stop Anne and she subsequently knocks out a group of them creating mayhem. As things escalate out of control, Hop Pop realizes that Anne's driving and joyriding has unintentionally landed them in a lot of trouble, so he intervenes and takes control of the vehicle, for the safety of them all.

Meanwhile, Sprig is hanging out with Maddie and Marcy. Things were going well until Marcy brings up a story about a monster called a "Giant Fire-Breathing Peacock". Maddie is scared and Sprig says he’ll protect her until she asks who will defend him, which he responds with Marcy. Sprig then realizes that he is losing touch with his boyhood and that Hanging with girls isn’t what he wants. He opts to go look for Anne instead and help with the deliveries.

The episode ends with Anne realizing she has caused a lot of chaos and destruction with the car and the pawnbroker demanding that she return the stolen dice. She is also approached by the town’s police who are seeking justice in the name of public safety. In the moment of distress as she tries to turn in the dice to the police, Sprig arrives to help and get Anne out of trouble. The episode ends with Anne feeling grateful for her friends and that they all went through the situation together.

Anne Theft Auto is a fast-paced, fun-filled episode that guarantees laughs and thrills for the viewers. It explores the theme of peer pressure and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of temptation. The adventure also touches on the need for responsible behavior and the consequences of one’s actions. With its well-timed humor, charming characters, and vibrant animation, this episode is a must-watch for fans of Amphibia.