Ep 12. Pop $Tartled!
- TV-PG
- June 19, 2004
- 23 min
In Sgt. Frog season 1 episode 12, titled "Pop $Tartled!", the platoon finds themselves in a bit of a sticky situation when they become addicted to a new sugary snack. The episode opens with Keroro discovering a new treat called Pop Tarties, which he becomes instantly obsessed with. He shares his love of the snack with the rest of the platoon, who quickly become addicted as well.
As their addiction grows, the platoon begins to neglect their duties and focus solely on consuming as many Pop Tarties as possible. This leads to a series of mishaps and mistakes, including Keroro accidentally destroying their base and Tamama getting stranded on a planet after sneaking off to buy more Pop Tarties.
Meanwhile, the humans in the show, Fuyuki and Natsumi, are busy dealing with their own problems. Fuyuki becomes suspicious of the platoon's strange behavior and sets out to investigate, while Natsumi is tasked with babysitting her cousin, who proves to be quite the handful.
As the episode progresses, the platoon's addiction to Pop Tarties becomes more and more severe, with each member exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior. Eventually, they reach a breaking point and must come to terms with their addiction and find a way to get clean.
Overall, "Pop $Tartled!" is a fun and entertaining episode that highlights the platoon's zany personalities and penchant for getting into trouble. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and the importance of moderation. Fans of Sgt. Frog will surely enjoy this wacky and lighthearted installment.