Ep 31. Lucky Bastard Fever!

Shin chan season 2 episode 31, titled "Lucky Bastard Fever!," follows the misadventures of the Nohara family as they deal with a strange illness that seems to be spreading like wildfire. The episode starts with Shin chan accompanying his mother, Misae, to the grocery store. After realizing that he forgot his wallet at home, Shin chan has to rely on his luck to win a raffle contest at the store. He ends up winning a grand prize of a car, much to his mother's disbelief.

Meanwhile, a mysterious illness called the Lucky Bastard Fever has taken over the city, and people who are affected by it seem to have an unexplainable bout of good luck. Misae, who has been infected by the fever, starts experiencing luck in every aspect of her life, from winning the lottery to getting job promotions. Overjoyed with her newfound luck, Misae decides to try her luck at a casino with her husband, Hiroshi.

Things take a turn for the worse when Hiroshi loses all their money in the casino, prompting Misae to come up with a plan to win it all back. She decides to use their car, which Shin chan won in the raffle earlier, as collateral for a high-stakes bet. The Nohara family, along with their friends, end up in a nail-biting situation where they have to rely on a game of roulette to win back their car.

As the game progresses, the Lucky Bastard Fever seems to be spreading among the other players, making it harder for the Nohara family to win. Shin chan, with his quick thinking, comes up with a plan to help his family win the bet and get their car back. The episode ends with the Nohara family driving off in their car, relieved and happy that they didn't lose it all in the casino.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to Shin chan's characteristic humor and childlike innocence, despite the high-stakes situation that the Nohara family finds themselves in. The Lucky Bastard Fever serves as an interesting plot device, adding a sense of unpredictability to the storyline. The episode also touches upon the dangers of gambling, as viewers see Hiroshi's addiction to gambling almost lead to the family losing their car.

Overall, "Lucky Bastard Fever!" is an entertaining episode that showcases the wit and humor of Shin chan. It is an excellent addition to the series and will keep viewers engaged and entertained throughout its runtime.