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Season 1

Kodocha — Season 1

Apr 05, 1996

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.

  • I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

    1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

    Apr 05, 1996

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

    25m
  • The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

    2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

    Apr 12, 1996

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

    25m
  • Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

    3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

    Apr 26, 1996

    Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

    25m
  • Lone Wolf, Awooo!

    4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

    May 03, 1996

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

    25m
  • Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

    5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

    May 03, 1996

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

    25m
  • Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

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

    May 10, 1996

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

    25m
  • Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

    7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

    May 17, 1996

    Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

    25m
  • A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

    8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

    May 24, 1996

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

    25m
  • Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

    9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

    May 31, 1996

    Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

    25m
  • Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

    10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

    Jun 07, 1996

    Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

    25m
  • Father, You Are His Father

    11. Father, You Are His Father

    Jun 14, 1996

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

    25m
  • This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

    12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

    Jun 21, 1996

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

    25m
  • My Name Is Going to Change

    13. My Name Is Going to Change

    Jun 28, 1996

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

    25m
  • The Summer of My Promise (1)

    14. The Summer of My Promise (1)

    Jul 05, 1996

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

    25m
  • The Summer of My Promise (2)

    15. The Summer of My Promise (2)

    Jul 12, 1996

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

    25m
  • Heart-Pounding Twice Over

    16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

    Jul 19, 1996

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

    25m
  • Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

    17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

    Jul 26, 1996

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

    25m
  • A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

    18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

    Aug 02, 1996

    Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

    25m
  • The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

    19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

    Aug 09, 1996

    Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

    25m
  • Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

    20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

    Aug 16, 1996

    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.

    25m
  • Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

    21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

    Aug 23, 1996

    Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

    25m
  • Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

    22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

    Aug 30, 1996

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

    25m
  • Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

    23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

    Sep 06, 1996

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

    25m
  • Math Life Drives Me Batty

    24. Math Life Drives Me Batty

    Sep 13, 1996

    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.

    25m
  • A Band-Aid for the Heart?

    25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?

    Sep 20, 1996

    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.

    25m
  • Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

    26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

    Sep 27, 1996

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

    25m
  • Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

    27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

    Oct 04, 1996

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

    25m
  • Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

    28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

    Oct 11, 1996

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

    25m
  • She's Here! Mother's Mother

    29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

    Oct 18, 1996

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

    25m
  • My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

    30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

    Oct 25, 1996

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

    25m
  • The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

    31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

    Nov 01, 1996

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

    25m
  • Dad, You've Been Arrested

    32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

    Nov 08, 1996

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

    25m
  • Love Tastes Like Curry

    33. Love Tastes Like Curry

    Nov 15, 1996

    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.

    25m
  • A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

    34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

    Nov 22, 1996

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

    25m
  • There Is a Reason for These Presents

    35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

    Nov 29, 1996

    Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

    25m
  • Take Me to Kusatsu

    36. Take Me to Kusatsu

    Dec 06, 1996

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

    25m
  • Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

    37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

    Dec 13, 1996

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

    25m
  • A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

    38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

    Dec 20, 1996

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

    25m
  • 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

    39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

    Jan 03, 1997

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

    25m
  • Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

    40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

    Jan 10, 1997

    The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

    25m
  • He Got Me Blacklisted

    41. He Got Me Blacklisted

    Jan 17, 1997

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

    25m
  • The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

    42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

    Jan 24, 1997

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

    25m
  • My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

    43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

    Jan 31, 1997

    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.

    25m
  • Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

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

    Feb 07, 1997

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

    25m
  • Mixed Feelings About Valentines

    45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

    Feb 14, 1997

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

    25m
  • Am I Wrong for Running Away?

    46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

    Feb 21, 1997

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

    25m
  • Under the Same Roof with You

    47. Under the Same Roof with You

    Feb 28, 1997

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

    25m
  • Father, You Are My Father

    48. Father, You Are My Father

    Mar 07, 1997

    Misako learns something about Takeshi.

    25m
  • This Is Our Last Scene Together

    49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

    Mar 14, 1997

    Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

    25m
  • Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

    50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

    Mar 21, 1997

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

    25m
  • Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

    51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

    Apr 04, 1997

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

    25m
  • The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

    52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

    Apr 04, 1997

    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.

    25m
  • My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

    53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

    Apr 11, 1997

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

    25m
  • Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

    54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

    Apr 18, 1997

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

    25m
  • The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

    55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

    Apr 25, 1997

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

    25m
  • I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

    56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

    May 02, 1997

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

    25m
  • A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

    57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

    May 09, 1997

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

    25m
  • Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

    58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

    May 16, 1997

    Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

    25m
  • Getting Over Injuries and Storms

    59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

    May 23, 1997

    Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

    25m
  • Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected

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

    May 30, 1997

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

    25m
  • I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken

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

    Jun 06, 1997

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

    25m
  • This Summer Literally Burned Up

    62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

    Jun 13, 1997

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

    25m
  • You Can't Believe the Rumors

    63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

    Jun 20, 1997

    Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

    25m
  • The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

    64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

    Jun 27, 1997

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

    25m
  • And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

    65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

    Jul 04, 1997

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

    25m
  • Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

    66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

    Jul 11, 1997

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

    25m
  • New York Is Filled with Suspense

    67. New York Is Filled with Suspense

    Jul 18, 1997

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

    25m
  • The World Is Filled with Mysteries

    68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries

    Jun 25, 1997

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

    25m
  • You Also Have Emerald Eyes

    69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

    Aug 01, 1997

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

    25m
  • Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

    70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

    Aug 08, 1997

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

    25m
  • The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

    71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

    Aug 15, 1997

    Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

    25m
  • You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

    72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

    Aug 22, 1997

    Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

    25m
  • The Stupid American Parent and Child

    73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

    Aug 29, 1997

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

    25m
  • The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

    74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

    Sep 05, 1997

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

    25m
  • Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

    75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

    Sep 12, 1997

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

    25m
  • Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

    76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

    Sep 19, 1997

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

    25m
  • Papa, This Is Your Fault!

    77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

    Sep 26, 1997

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

    25m
  • First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

    78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

    Oct 03, 1997

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

    25m
  • There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

    79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

    Oct 10, 1997

    Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

    25m
  • Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

    80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

    Oct 17, 1997

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

    25m
  • Hello, Goodbye, My Love

    81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

    Oct 24, 1997

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

    25m
  • We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

    82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

    Oct 31, 1997

    Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

    25m
  • Only the Best Couples

    83. Only the Best Couples

    Nov 07, 1997

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

    25m
  • The New Manager Is a PYT

    84. The New Manager Is a PYT

    Nov 14, 1997

    Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

    25m
  • There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

    85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

    Nov 21, 1997

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

    25m
  • Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

    86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

    Nov 28, 1997

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

    25m
  • Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

    87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

    Dec 05, 1997

    Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

    25m
  • So This Kind of Day Has Come

    88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

    Dec 12, 1997

    Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

    25m
  • Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

    89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

    Dec 19, 1997

    Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

    25m
  • Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal

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

    Dec 30, 1997

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

    25m
  • The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

    91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

    Jan 09, 1998

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

    25m
  • The Easiest but Not Math Video

    92. The Easiest but Not Math Video

    Jan 16, 1998

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

    25m
  • They're Appearing with the Same Name

    93. They're Appearing with the Same Name

    Jan 23, 1998

    Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

    25m
  • If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

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

    Jan 30, 1998

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

    25m
  • Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

    95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

    Feb 06, 1998

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

    25m
  • Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

    96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

    Feb 13, 1998

    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?

    25m
  • The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

    97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

    Feb 27, 1998

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

    25m
  • Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

    98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

    Feb 27, 1998

    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.

    25m
  • The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

    99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

    Mar 06, 1998

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

    25m
  • The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

    100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

    Mar 13, 1998

    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.

    25m
  • All Three of Them Disappeared

    101. All Three of Them Disappeared

    Mar 20, 1998

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

    25m
  • Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

    102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

    Mar 27, 1998

    Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

    25m

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