The 138th overall entry and 11th of the SuperS season puts Ami at the center, as a mistaken suspicion that Mamoru is seeing another woman leads her to pitch in and help a grieving young widow restore an old and treasured car.
Summary
Ami jumps to the wrong conclusion, believing Mamoru and a young widow are involved with each other. Once the misunderstanding clears, she throws herself into helping the woman repair a beloved old automobile, giving the episode its heart.
Key Events
The season's dream-hunting menace intrudes on the widow's project in the form of the Lemures Buranko, drawing the Guardians into the fight around the car and the woman's cherished memories.
Notes
The episode was written by Ryota Yamaguchi and directed by Hiroki Shibata. For the CWi English dub, editors mirrored several shots of the vehicle so its steering wheel appeared on the left side, along with a reversed shot of Mamoru being questioned about the supposed affair. The installment also marks the final use of Mercury Star Power, Make Up and its distinctive transformation music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What misunderstanding drives the plot of "Drive to the Heavens: The Dream Car Fueled with Love"?
Ami mistakenly believes Mamoru is involved with a young widow, and once the misunderstanding clears, she throws herself into helping the woman restore a beloved old car.
Who is the monster in this episode?
The season's dream-hunting menace appears as the Lemures Buranko, which intrudes on the widow's car-restoration project and draws the Sailor Guardians into the fight.
What transformation makes its final appearance in this episode?
"Drive to the Heavens: The Dream Car Fueled with Love" marks the last use of Mercury Star Power, Make Up and its accompanying transformation music.
Who wrote and directed this episode?
The episode was written by Ryota Yamaguchi and directed by Hiroki Shibata.
How did the English dub alter this episode?
For the CWi dub, editors mirrored several shots of the car so its steering wheel appeared on the left side and reversed a shot of Mamoru being questioned about the supposed affair.
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