Sailor Moon Sub Season 2 Episode 33 Smart Pay Off (a.k.a. Lonely Amy)

  • December 9, 1998

Smart Pay Off (a.k.a. Lonely Amy) is the 33rd episode of the second season of Sailor Moon Sub. In this episode, Ami Mizuno (Sailor Mercury) is feeling lonely as her studies keep her occupied and she cannot find a way to make friends. She decides to visit a virtual reality arcade to take a break from her studies and meets a boy named Ryo Urawa, who has developed a new computer program that could revolutionize the world of education.

As Ami and Ryo spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their happiness is short-lived when Ryo’s program is stolen by a mysterious woman named Viluy, who is working for the evil Mistress 9. Viluy plans to use the program’s power to help her locate the three remaining Pure Heart Crystals, which she needs to revive her master, Pharaoh 90.

Ami is devastated when she realizes that Ryo is involved in dangerous business, but she decides to help him find his program and stop Viluy from carrying out her plan. Together, they sneak into the headquarters of the Death Busters, where they are confronted by Viluy and her Daimon. Ami transforms into Sailor Mercury, and with the help of her friends, manages to destroy the Daimon and recover Ryo’s program.

However, the victory is bittersweet as Ryo decides to leave town to continue his studies. Ami is heartbroken, but she takes comfort in knowing that she has made a true friend in Ryo and that their bond will endure even if they are separated by distance.

The episode is filled with themes of loneliness and the importance of friendship. It also explores the nature of ambition and the struggle between doing what is right and pursuing one’s goals. The character of Ami is given a lot of depth in this episode as we see her dealing with her own insecurities and longing for connection with others.

The animation and music of the episode are top-notch, with great attention to detail in each scene. The voice acting is also superb, with the actors bringing their characters to life and conveying their emotions convincingly.

Overall, Smart Pay Off (a.k.a. Lonely Amy) is a must-watch episode for fans of Sailor Moon. It combines action, romance, and drama in just the right amounts and gives Ami (and Ryo) a chance to shine. It also sets the stage for the upcoming battles between the Sailor Scouts and the Death Busters, leaving viewers excited for what’s to come.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 9, 1998
  • Language
    English