Ep 7. Lucca Saarinen

Lucca Saarinen is the seventh episode of season one of the anime series Dragonar Academy. The episode opens with Ash Blake, the protagonist and his dragon Eco, taking part in the festival organized by the school. The festival has many activities, including food stalls, games, and contests, and all the students are excited to participate.

In the meantime, Lucca Saarinen, a new student, joins the academy. Lucca is an arrogant and self-centered person who claims to be the best dragon rider in the academy. She challenges Ash to prove his worth as a dragon rider, and Ash accepts the challenge. The challenge is a race, and Ash chooses Eco as his partner. However, Lucca chooses a dragon who is much stronger than Eco, so Ash is skeptical about his chances of winning.

The day of the race arrives, and all the students gather to watch. The race is set up as a relay, with each partner running a certain distance before handing off to their partner. The first leg of the race begins, and Ash and Eco start strong. However, Lucca and her partner zoom past them, and Ash realizes that he must push Eco beyond her limits. Eco responds to Ash's call, and they manage to catch up to Lucca and her partner.

The teams are neck and neck as they hand off to their next partners. The race continues, with each partner pushing their dragon to the limit. Despite Lucca having a stronger dragon, Eco manages to stay with her, and the race ends in a photo finish. However, the judges declare Lucca and her partner the winners, much to Ash's disappointment.

After the race, Lucca taunts Ash, insulting his dragon and his skills as a rider. Ash becomes angry at her words and challenges her to a duel. Lucca accepts, and the duel begins. The rules are simple; the first person to knock their opponent off their dragon wins. The duel starts, and Lucca's dragon proves to be too strong for Eco, and they quickly gain the upper hand.

Ash, refusing to give up, remembers the lessons he had learned from his father, the legendary dragon rider. He remembers his father's words of courage and determination, and he finds the strength to keep fighting. With his renewed courage, Ash and Eco fight back, and they manage to turn the tide of the battle. The fight ends with Ash and Eco as the victors, much to the surprise of all the students who were watching the duel.

In the aftermath of the race and the duel, Lucca apologizes to Ash for her behavior and acknowledges his skills as a dragon rider. Ash forgives her and welcomes her to the academy. The two share a moment of friendship, and the episode ends with the festival concluding, and all the students going back to their dorms, happy and content after a day of fun and excitement.

Lucca Saarinen is a thrilling episode that showcases the importance of determination and courage, even in the face of adversity. It highlights the importance of friendship and forgiveness and is a perfect blend of action, adventure, and humor. The episode is a must-watch for all anime lovers out there.