Once Upon a Townsville



Once Upon a Townsville is the seventeenth episode of the 2016 Powerpuff Girls series. It originally aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on May 26, 2016.

Plot
Inside a magical fairytale realm, a princess is being chased by a fire-breathing dragon. As the princess calls for her prince, she accidentally falls down a magic well, which transports her to the city of Townsville, where the Powerpuff Girls notice her in a fainted state. However, the dragon also appears in Townsville, but the girls are able to fight it off. As they inspect on the fallen princess, they realize she is alive, and after a kiss with Buttercup, the princess introduces her to the girls as Princess Bluebelle. She explains to the girls about the dragon and explains that she is waiting for her prince to save her.


 * The scene where Bluebelle mistakenly kisses Buttercup has been criticized by fans of the show.

Awards and Nominations

 * 2016 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Short Form Animated Program Nominee