Ep 20. A Curried Favor
- November 14, 1995
As the 20th episode of Sailor Moon's second season, "A Curried Favor" is an intriguing and entertaining installment that continues the story of Usagi Tsukino and her friends as they battle evil forces in the name of justice and love.
In this episode, Usagi is feeling down after her latest fight against the Black Moon Clan, and decides to seek solace in her favorite food: curry. She heads to her mother's restaurant for a bowl of her special curry, only to find that the restaurant has been taken over by none other than her school rival, Naru Osaka.
Naru has decided to take over the restaurant in order to help her family's failing business, and has come up with a plan to promote the restaurant by hosting a Curry Showdown, which will pit her mother's curry against Usagi's mother's curry. Although Usagi is initially hesitant to participate, she agrees to take part in the competition as a way to show Naru that they can work together to save the restaurant.
As the preparations for the Curry Showdown begin, strange things start happening in the city. People are falling into comas after eating a curry dish from a new restaurant in town, and it quickly becomes clear that the Black Moon Clan is behind the chaos.
Usagi, along with her fellow Sailor Scouts, has to find a way to stop the Black Moon Clan's evil plan and save the people of Tokyo from falling victim to their dark magic. Meanwhile, she also has to navigate her complicated relationship with Naru, as they work together to create the best curry possible for the competition.
As she faces these challenges, Usagi also learns important lessons about loyalty, friendship, and perseverance. She proves that even in the face of adversity, she can rise to the occasion and fight for what she believes in.
Overall, "A Curried Favor" is a fun and engaging episode that showcases the best of the Sailor Moon franchise's blend of action, humor, and heart. It's a must-watch for fans of the show, and a great introduction for newcomers who are curious about the world of Sailor Moon.
