Kodocha

1996-04-05 · Sana Kurata has a charmed life. Not only is her mother is a famous, award-winning writer, but she's the star of the hit TV comedy "Child's Toy" while still in the fifth grade. But Sana's biggest concern is Akito Hayama, a pint-sized hellion who's organized the boys in their grade-school class into a mass of unending noise and violence. With the help of Rei, her manager, chauffeur and "pimp," Sana is determined to win back control of the classroom from her new arch-enemy. But as her crusade continues, Sana moves further into Akito's life, and finds that he might not be entirely bad...or entirely safe.

S01 E01 · 1996-04-05 · 25 min

I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.

S01 E02 · 1996-04-12 · 25 min

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.

S01 E03 · 1996-04-26 · 25 min

Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

S01 E04 · 1996-05-03 · 25 min

Lone Wolf, Awooo!

Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.

S01 E05 · 1996-05-03 · 25 min

Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.

S01 E06 · 1996-05-10 · 25 min

Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.

S01 E07 · 1996-05-17 · 25 min

Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

S01 E08 · 1996-05-24 · 25 min

A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.

S01 E09 · 1996-05-31 · 25 min

Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

S01 E10 · 1996-06-07 · 25 min

Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

S01 E11 · 1996-06-14 · 25 min

Father, You Are His Father

Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.

S01 E12 · 1996-06-21 · 25 min

This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.

S01 E13 · 1996-06-28 · 25 min

My Name Is Going to Change

Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.

S01 E14 · 1996-07-05 · 25 min

The Summer of My Promise (1)

Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.

S01 E15 · 1996-07-12 · 25 min

The Summer of My Promise (2)

Akito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.

S01 E16 · 1996-07-19 · 25 min

Heart-Pounding Twice Over

Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.

S01 E17 · 1996-07-26 · 25 min

Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.

S01 E18 · 1996-08-02 · 25 min

A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

S01 E19 · 1996-08-09 · 25 min

The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

S01 E20 · 1996-08-16 · 25 min

Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

A recap episode set up as quiz show hosted by series mascot, Babbit, and "Child's Toy" host, Zenjiro, recapping from the start of the story to the end of the love-triangle arc.

S01 E21 · 1996-08-23 · 25 min

Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

S01 E22 · 1996-08-30 · 25 min

Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.

S01 E23 · 1996-09-06 · 25 min

Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.

S01 E24 · 1996-09-13 · 25 min

Math Life Drives Me Batty

Principal Narunaru goes on a business trip, and Ms. Andoh takes this opportunity to threaten Class 3 of failing them and preventing them from advancing to junior high school.

S01 E25 · 1996-09-20 · 25 min

A Band-Aid for the Heart?

Due to the pond-incident earlier in the school year, where Mami was nearly drowned by Akito and his old goons, Mami is now traumatized and scared of Akito.

S01 E26 · 1996-09-27 · 25 min

Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.

S01 E27 · 1996-10-04 · 25 min

Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

Misako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.

S01 E28 · 1996-10-11 · 25 min

Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.

S01 E29 · 1996-10-18 · 25 min

She's Here! Mother's Mother

Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.

S01 E30 · 1996-10-25 · 25 min

My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.

S01 E31 · 1996-11-01 · 25 min

The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.

S01 E32 · 1996-11-08 · 25 min

Dad, You've Been Arrested

Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.

S01 E33 · 1996-11-15 · 25 min

Love Tastes Like Curry

The boys and girls of Class 3 battle it out over after-school cleaning chores and is escalated further once Ms. Mitsuya and Mr. Tanaka argue about their upcoming wedding and their life after marriage.

S01 E34 · 1996-11-22 · 25 min

A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.

S01 E35 · 1996-11-29 · 25 min

There Is a Reason for These Presents

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

S01 E36 · 1996-12-06 · 25 min

Take Me to Kusatsu

Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.

S01 E37 · 1996-12-13 · 25 min

Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.

S01 E38 · 1996-12-20 · 25 min

A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.

S01 E39 · 1997-01-03 · 25 min

100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.

S01 E40 · 1997-01-10 · 25 min

Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

S01 E41 · 1997-01-17 · 25 min

He Got Me Blacklisted

Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.

S01 E42 · 1997-01-24 · 25 min

The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.

S01 E43 · 1997-01-31 · 25 min

My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

Reporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter, but Sana says that it's not true and then declares that they are lovers.

S01 E44 · 1997-02-07 · 25 min

Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.

S01 E45 · 1997-02-14 · 25 min

Mixed Feelings About Valentines

Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.

S01 E46 · 1997-02-21 · 25 min

Am I Wrong for Running Away?

Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.

S01 E47 · 1997-02-28 · 25 min

Under the Same Roof with You

The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.

S01 E48 · 1997-03-07 · 25 min

Father, You Are My Father

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

S01 E49 · 1997-03-14 · 25 min

This Is Our Last Scene Together

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

S01 E50 · 1997-03-21 · 25 min

Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.

S01 E51 · 1997-04-04 · 25 min

Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

A clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.

S01 E52 · 1997-04-04 · 25 min

The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

It's the first day of middle school, and Sana meets a new girl, Fuka, in the bathroom. They discover they have much in common.

S01 E53 · 1997-04-11 · 25 min

My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.

S01 E54 · 1997-04-18 · 25 min

Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.

S01 E55 · 1997-04-25 · 25 min

The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.

S01 E56 · 1997-05-02 · 25 min

I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.

S01 E57 · 1997-05-09 · 25 min

A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.

S01 E58 · 1997-05-16 · 25 min

Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

S01 E59 · 1997-05-23 · 25 min

Getting Over Injuries and Storms

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

S01 E60 · 1997-05-30 · 25 min

Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected

Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.

S01 E61 · 1997-06-06 · 25 min

I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken

Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.

S01 E62 · 1997-06-13 · 25 min

This Summer Literally Burned Up

Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.

S01 E63 · 1997-06-20 · 25 min

You Can't Believe the Rumors

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

S01 E64 · 1997-06-27 · 25 min

The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.

S01 E65 · 1997-07-04 · 25 min

And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.

S01 E66 · 1997-07-11 · 25 min

Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.

S01 E67 · 1997-07-18 · 25 min

New York Is Filled with Suspense

Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.

S01 E68 · 1997-06-25 · 25 min

The World Is Filled with Mysteries

Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.

S01 E69 · 1997-08-01 · 25 min

You Also Have Emerald Eyes

Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.

S01 E70 · 1997-08-08 · 25 min

Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.

S01 E71 · 1997-08-15 · 25 min

The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

S01 E72 · 1997-08-22 · 25 min

You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

S01 E73 · 1997-08-29 · 25 min

The Stupid American Parent and Child

Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.

S01 E74 · 1997-09-05 · 25 min

The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.

S01 E75 · 1997-09-12 · 25 min

Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.

S01 E76 · 1997-09-19 · 25 min

Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.

S01 E77 · 1997-09-26 · 25 min

Papa, This Is Your Fault!

Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.

S01 E78 · 1997-10-03 · 25 min

First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.

S01 E79 · 1997-10-10 · 25 min

There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

S01 E80 · 1997-10-17 · 25 min

Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.

S01 E81 · 1997-10-24 · 25 min

Hello, Goodbye, My Love

Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.

S01 E82 · 1997-10-31 · 25 min

We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

S01 E83 · 1997-11-07 · 25 min

Only the Best Couples

Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.

S01 E84 · 1997-11-14 · 25 min

The New Manager Is a PYT

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

S01 E85 · 1997-11-21 · 25 min

There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."

S01 E86 · 1997-11-28 · 25 min

Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.

S01 E87 · 1997-12-05 · 25 min

Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

S01 E88 · 1997-12-12 · 25 min

So This Kind of Day Has Come

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

S01 E89 · 1997-12-19 · 25 min

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

S01 E90 · 1997-12-30 · 25 min

Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal

In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.

S01 E91 · 1998-01-09 · 25 min

The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.

S01 E92 · 1998-01-16 · 25 min

The Easiest but Not Math Video

Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.

S01 E93 · 1998-01-23 · 25 min

They're Appearing with the Same Name

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

S01 E94 · 1998-01-30 · 25 min

If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."

S01 E95 · 1998-02-06 · 25 min

Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

Takaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?

S01 E96 · 1998-02-13 · 25 min

Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

Asako is getting ready to leave for London but Rei is not ready to give up his career for her. Is this the end of their relationship?

S01 E97 · 1998-02-27 · 25 min

The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...

S01 E98 · 1998-02-27 · 25 min

Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

It's Akito's sister who falls in love with the "perfect" guy. But it seems that the guy is a massive playboy, and is dating many other girls.

S01 E99 · 1998-03-06 · 25 min

The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.

S01 E100 · 1998-03-13 · 25 min

The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

The new karate club member, Nakao, cannot find any meaning in his existence and chooses to rot away in the north wing with the blackboard erasers.

S01 E101 · 1998-03-20 · 25 min

All Three of Them Disappeared

Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.

S01 E102 · 1998-03-27 · 25 min

Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.