Ep 13. Fear of Shrinking (Reducophobia)

Figaro Pho is a quirky animated series that follows the adventures of Figaro, a boy who is scared of everything. In season 1 episode 13, titled Fear of Shrinking (Reducophobia), we see Figaro struck by a new fear - the fear of shrinking.

As the episode opens, Figaro is shown walking down the street when a group of kids taunt him for being short. This triggers a fear in Figaro's mind and he becomes obsessed with the idea of shrinking. Everywhere he goes, he sees things that he thinks will make him shrink - from hot air balloons to washing machines.

Figaro tries to ignore his fears by distracting himself with other activities, like playing video games or riding his bike. But no matter what he does, he can't seem to shake the feeling that he is getting smaller and smaller. This leads him to do some research, and he ends up finding a book about a woman who got so small that she disappeared.

This discovery only makes Figaro more afraid, and he starts to imagine all sorts of terrifying scenarios. He pictures himself shrinking until he is so small that he can be swallowed by a bug, or compressed into a tiny cube. He even has a nightmare about being shrunk down and trapped in a jar.

Despite his fears, Figaro decides to confront his phobia head-on. He starts by facing his fear of water, which he believes will cause him to shrink. He jumps into a pool and manages to overcome his fear, but not without a little help from his friend Rivet.

Encouraged by his success, Figaro decides to face his next challenge - a trip to the washing machine. He gets mixed up with some laundry and ends up getting washed along with the clothes. At first, he is terrified, but soon he starts to realize that nothing bad is happening to him. In fact, he is actually having fun spinning around in the washing machine!

In the end, Figaro realizes that his fear of shrinking was all in his head. He learns that he can overcome his fears by facing them head-on and pushing himself out of his comfort zone. As the episode closes, we see Figaro returning home to his parents and his trusty cat, chasing away the darkness and uncertainty with his newfound bravery.

Overall, Fear of Shrinking (Reducophobia) is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of The Adventures of Figaro Pho. It highlights the importance of facing your fears and believing in yourself, and is a great watch for kids and parents alike.