Kodocha — Season 1
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 conce
About this season
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.
Episodes (102)
1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
7.0Aired 5 April 1996 • 25 min
Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
7.0Aired 12 April 1996 • 25 min
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
8.0Aired 26 April 1996 • 25 min
Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!
6.0Aired 3 May 1996 • 25 min
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
7.0Aired 3 May 1996 • 25 min
While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
6. Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
7.0Aired 10 May 1996 • 25 min
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
7.0Aired 17 May 1996 • 25 min
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
Aired 24 May 1996 • 25 min
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
8.0Aired 31 May 1996 • 25 min
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
7.0Aired 7 June 1996 • 25 min
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
11. Father, You Are His Father
7.0Aired 14 June 1996 • 25 min
Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.
12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
6.0Aired 21 June 1996 • 25 min
Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
13. My Name Is Going to Change
6.0Aired 28 June 1996 • 25 min
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
14. The Summer of My Promise (1)
7.0Aired 5 July 1996 • 25 min
Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.
15. The Summer of My Promise (2)
8.0Aired 12 July 1996 • 25 min
Akito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.
16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over
7.0Aired 19 July 1996 • 25 min
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
9.0Aired 26 July 1996 • 25 min
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
8.0Aired 2 August 1996 • 25 min
Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
8.0Aired 9 August 1996 • 25 min
Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
3.0Aired 16 August 1996 • 25 min
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.
21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
5.0Aired 23 August 1996 • 25 min
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
5.0Aired 30 August 1996 • 25 min
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
6.0Aired 6 September 1996 • 25 min
Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
24. Math Life Drives Me Batty
4.0Aired 13 September 1996 • 25 min
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.
25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?
Aired 20 September 1996 • 25 min
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.
26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
6.0Aired 27 September 1996 • 25 min
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
4.0Aired 4 October 1996 • 25 min
Misako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.
28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
6.0Aired 11 October 1996 • 25 min
Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.
29. She's Here! Mother's Mother
6.0Aired 18 October 1996 • 25 min
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Aired 25 October 1996 • 25 min
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
Aired 1 November 1996 • 25 min
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
32. Dad, You've Been Arrested
Aired 8 November 1996 • 25 min
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
33. Love Tastes Like Curry
Aired 15 November 1996 • 25 min
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.
34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
Aired 22 November 1996 • 25 min
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
35. There Is a Reason for These Presents
Aired 29 November 1996 • 25 min
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
36. Take Me to Kusatsu
Aired 6 December 1996 • 25 min
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Aired 13 December 1996 • 25 min
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Aired 20 December 1996 • 25 min
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Aired 3 January 1997 • 25 min
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
Aired 10 January 1997 • 25 min
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
41. He Got Me Blacklisted
Aired 17 January 1997 • 25 min
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
Aired 24 January 1997 • 25 min
Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.
43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
Aired 31 January 1997 • 25 min
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.
44. Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
Aired 7 February 1997 • 25 min
Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Aired 14 February 1997 • 25 min
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Aired 21 February 1997 • 25 min
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
47. Under the Same Roof with You
Aired 28 February 1997 • 25 min
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
48. Father, You Are My Father
Aired 7 March 1997 • 25 min
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
49. This Is Our Last Scene Together
Aired 14 March 1997 • 25 min
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
Aired 21 March 1997 • 25 min
Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.
51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
Aired 4 April 1997 • 25 min
A clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.
52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
Aired 4 April 1997 • 25 min
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.
53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
Aired 11 April 1997 • 25 min
Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.
54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
Aired 18 April 1997 • 25 min
Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Aired 25 April 1997 • 25 min
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
Aired 2 May 1997 • 25 min
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
Aired 9 May 1997 • 25 min
Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.
58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
Aired 16 May 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms
Aired 23 May 1997 • 25 min
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
60. Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
Aired 30 May 1997 • 25 min
Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.
61. I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
Aired 6 June 1997 • 25 min
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
62. This Summer Literally Burned Up
Aired 13 June 1997 • 25 min
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
63. You Can't Believe the Rumors
Aired 20 June 1997 • 25 min
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
Aired 27 June 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
Aired 4 July 1997 • 25 min
After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Aired 11 July 1997 • 25 min
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
67. New York Is Filled with Suspense
Aired 18 July 1997 • 25 min
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries
Aired 25 June 1997 • 25 min
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Aired 1 August 1997 • 25 min
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Aired 8 August 1997 • 25 min
Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Aired 15 August 1997 • 25 min
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Aired 22 August 1997 • 25 min
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
73. The Stupid American Parent and Child
Aired 29 August 1997 • 25 min
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Aired 5 September 1997 • 25 min
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Aired 12 September 1997 • 25 min
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
Aired 19 September 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!
Aired 26 September 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
Aired 3 October 1997 • 25 min
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Aired 10 October 1997 • 25 min
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Aired 17 October 1997 • 25 min
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Aired 24 October 1997 • 25 min
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Aired 31 October 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
83. Only the Best Couples
Aired 7 November 1997 • 25 min
Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
84. The New Manager Is a PYT
Aired 14 November 1997 • 25 min
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
Aired 21 November 1997 • 25 min
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
Aired 28 November 1997 • 25 min
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Aired 5 December 1997 • 25 min
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
88. So This Kind of Day Has Come
Aired 12 December 1997 • 25 min
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Aired 19 December 1997 • 25 min
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
90. Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
Aired 30 December 1997 • 25 min
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
Aired 9 January 1998 • 25 min
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
92. The Easiest but Not Math Video
Aired 16 January 1998 • 25 min
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
93. They're Appearing with the Same Name
Aired 23 January 1998 • 25 min
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
94. If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
Aired 30 January 1998 • 25 min
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
Aired 6 February 1998 • 25 min
Takaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
Aired 13 February 1998 • 25 min
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?
97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
Aired 27 February 1998 • 25 min
Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
Aired 27 February 1998 • 25 min
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.
99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
Aired 6 March 1998 • 25 min
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
Aired 13 March 1998 • 25 min
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.
101. All Three of Them Disappeared
Aired 20 March 1998 • 25 min
Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Aired 27 March 1998 • 25 min
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.