Sorry for the long wait everyone! My social and business lives are taking me over. Maybe I should speak to Yuko about this. ;)
Loved this episode! I've been looking forward to this one for a long time as this was a world with no feather and most likely impossible to spread over several episodes like the two previous arcs. What we get here is a standalone episode that involves much more character evolution, the introduction of Mokona's secret techniques, a chance to reflect on where everyone is and the team's aim and overall a very accurate interpretation of the manga.
There was one minor difference and that was Sakura jumping into the lake and a talking fish but it really didn't change events in any way at all.
5 stars!!!
p.s. Anyone seen Miyuki in the last arc, contact me!