
Kodocha — Season 1
Apr 05, 1996Sana 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.

1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
Apr 05, 1996Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
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2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Apr 12, 1996Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
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3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Apr 26, 1996Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
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4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!
May 03, 1996Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
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5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
May 03, 1996While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
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6. Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
May 10, 1996Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
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7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
May 17, 1996Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
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8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
May 24, 1996Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
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9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
May 31, 1996Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
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10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Jun 07, 1996Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
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11. Father, You Are His Father
Jun 14, 1996Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.
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12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
Jun 21, 1996Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
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13. My Name Is Going to Change
Jun 28, 1996Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
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14. The Summer of My Promise (1)
Jul 05, 1996Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.
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15. The Summer of My Promise (2)
Jul 12, 1996Akito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.
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16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Jul 19, 1996Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
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17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Jul 26, 1996Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
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18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Aug 02, 1996Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
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19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Aug 09, 1996Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
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20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
Aug 16, 1996A 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.
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21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Aug 23, 1996Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
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22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Aug 30, 1996Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
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23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
Sep 06, 1996Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
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24. Math Life Drives Me Batty
Sep 13, 1996Principal 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.
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25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?
Sep 20, 1996Due 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.
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26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
Sep 27, 1996Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
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27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
Oct 04, 1996Misako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.
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28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
Oct 11, 1996Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.
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29. She's Here! Mother's Mother
Oct 18, 1996Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
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30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Oct 25, 1996Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
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31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
Nov 01, 1996A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
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32. Dad, You've Been Arrested
Nov 08, 1996Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
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33. Love Tastes Like Curry
Nov 15, 1996The 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.
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34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
Nov 22, 1996It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
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35. There Is a Reason for These Presents
Nov 29, 1996Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
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36. Take Me to Kusatsu
Dec 06, 1996Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
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37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Dec 13, 1996Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
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38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Dec 20, 1996Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
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39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Jan 03, 1997Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
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40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
Jan 10, 1997The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
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41. He Got Me Blacklisted
Jan 17, 1997Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
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42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
Jan 24, 1997Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.
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43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
Jan 31, 1997Reporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter, but Sana says that it's not true and then declares that they are lovers.
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44. Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
Feb 07, 1997Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
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45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Feb 14, 1997Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
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46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Feb 21, 1997Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
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47. Under the Same Roof with You
Feb 28, 1997The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
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48. Father, You Are My Father
Mar 07, 1997Misako learns something about Takeshi.
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49. This Is Our Last Scene Together
Mar 14, 1997Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
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50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
Mar 21, 1997Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.
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51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
Apr 04, 1997A clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.
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52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
Apr 04, 1997It's the first day of middle school, and Sana meets a new girl, Fuka, in the bathroom. They discover they have much in common.
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53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
Apr 11, 1997Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.
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54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
Apr 18, 1997Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
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55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Apr 25, 1997Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
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56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
May 02, 1997Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
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57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
May 09, 1997Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.
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58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
May 16, 1997Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
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59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms
May 23, 1997Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
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60. Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
May 30, 1997Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.
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61. I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
Jun 06, 1997Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
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62. This Summer Literally Burned Up
Jun 13, 1997Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
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63. You Can't Believe the Rumors
Jun 20, 1997Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
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64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
Jun 27, 1997Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
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65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
Jul 04, 1997After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
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66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Jul 11, 1997Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
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67. New York Is Filled with Suspense
Jul 18, 1997Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
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68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries
Jun 25, 1997Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
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69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Aug 01, 1997Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
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70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Aug 08, 1997Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
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71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Aug 15, 1997Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
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72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Aug 22, 1997Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
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73. The Stupid American Parent and Child
Aug 29, 1997Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
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74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Sep 05, 1997Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
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75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Sep 12, 1997Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
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76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
Sep 19, 1997Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
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77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!
Sep 26, 1997Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
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78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
Oct 03, 1997As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
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79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Oct 10, 1997Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
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80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Oct 17, 1997Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
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81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Oct 24, 1997Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
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82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Oct 31, 1997Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
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83. Only the Best Couples
Nov 07, 1997Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
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84. The New Manager Is a PYT
Nov 14, 1997Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
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85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
Nov 21, 1997Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
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86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
Nov 28, 1997Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
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87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Dec 05, 1997Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
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88. So This Kind of Day Has Come
Dec 12, 1997Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
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89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Dec 19, 1997Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
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90. Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
Dec 30, 1997In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
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91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
Jan 09, 1998Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
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92. The Easiest but Not Math Video
Jan 16, 1998Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
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93. They're Appearing with the Same Name
Jan 23, 1998Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
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94. If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
Jan 30, 1998Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
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95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
Feb 06, 1998Takaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
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96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
Feb 13, 1998Asako 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?
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97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
Feb 27, 1998Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
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98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
Feb 27, 1998It'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.
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99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
Mar 06, 1998Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
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100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
Mar 13, 1998The 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.
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101. All Three of Them Disappeared
Mar 20, 1998Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
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102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Mar 27, 1998Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.
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