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    TV Series

    Kodocha

    IMDb7.4/10
    1996 - 1998
    25m/ep
    Ended
    Seasons: 1
    Episodes: 102

    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.

    Created by: Miho Obana
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    Seasons & Episodes

    I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

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

    7

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

    4/5/199625 min
    The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

    2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

    7

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

    4/12/199625 min
    Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

    3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

    8

    Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

    4/26/199625 min
    Lone Wolf, Awooo!

    4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

    6

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

    5/3/199625 min
    Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

    5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

    7

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

    5/3/199625 min
    Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

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

    7

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

    5/10/199625 min
    Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

    7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

    7

    Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

    5/17/199625 min
    A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

    8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

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

    5/24/199625 min
    Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

    9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

    8

    Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

    5/31/199625 min
    Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

    10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

    7

    Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

    6/7/199625 min
    Father, You Are His Father

    11. Father, You Are His Father

    7

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

    6/14/199625 min
    This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

    12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

    6

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

    6/21/199625 min
    My Name Is Going to Change

    13. My Name Is Going to Change

    6

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

    6/28/199625 min
    The Summer of My Promise (1)

    14. The Summer of My Promise (1)

    7

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

    7/5/199625 min
    The Summer of My Promise (2)

    15. The Summer of My Promise (2)

    8

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

    7/12/199625 min
    Heart-Pounding Twice Over

    16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

    7

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

    7/19/199625 min
    Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

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

    9

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

    7/26/199625 min
    A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

    18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

    8

    Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

    8/2/199625 min
    The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

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

    8

    Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

    8/9/199625 min
    Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

    20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

    3

    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.

    8/16/199625 min
    Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

    21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

    5

    Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

    8/23/199625 min
    Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

    22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

    5

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

    8/30/199625 min
    Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

    23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

    6

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

    9/6/199625 min
    Math Life Drives Me Batty

    24. Math Life Drives Me Batty

    4

    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.

    9/13/199625 min
    A Band-Aid for the Heart?

    25. 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.

    9/20/199625 min
    Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

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

    6

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

    9/27/199625 min
    Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

    27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

    4

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

    10/4/199625 min
    Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

    28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

    6

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

    10/11/199625 min
    She's Here! Mother's Mother

    29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

    6

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

    10/18/199625 min
    My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

    30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

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

    10/25/199625 min
    The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

    31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

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

    11/1/199625 min
    Dad, You've Been Arrested

    32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

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

    11/8/199625 min
    Love Tastes Like Curry

    33. 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.

    11/15/199625 min
    A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

    34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

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

    11/22/199625 min
    There Is a Reason for These Presents

    35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

    Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

    11/29/199625 min
    Take Me to Kusatsu

    36. Take Me to Kusatsu

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

    12/6/199625 min
    Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

    37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

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

    12/13/199625 min
    A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

    38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

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

    12/20/199625 min
    100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

    39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

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

    1/3/199725 min
    Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

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

    The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

    1/10/199725 min
    He Got Me Blacklisted

    41. He Got Me Blacklisted

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

    1/17/199725 min
    The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

    42. 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.

    1/24/199725 min
    My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

    43. 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.

    1/31/199725 min
    Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

    44. 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.

    2/7/199725 min
    Mixed Feelings About Valentines

    45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

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

    2/14/199725 min
    Am I Wrong for Running Away?

    46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

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

    2/21/199725 min
    Under the Same Roof with You

    47. Under the Same Roof with You

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

    2/28/199725 min
    Father, You Are My Father

    48. Father, You Are My Father

    Misako learns something about Takeshi.

    3/7/199725 min
    This Is Our Last Scene Together

    49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

    Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

    3/14/199725 min
    Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

    50. 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.

    3/21/199725 min
    Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

    51. 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.

    4/4/199725 min
    The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

    52. 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.

    4/4/199725 min
    My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

    53. 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.

    4/11/199725 min
    Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

    54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

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

    4/18/199725 min
    The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

    55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

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

    4/25/199725 min
    I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

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

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

    5/2/199725 min
    A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

    57. 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.

    5/9/199725 min
    Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

    58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

    Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

    5/16/199725 min
    Getting Over Injuries and Storms

    59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

    Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

    5/23/199725 min
    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

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

    5/30/199725 min
    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

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

    6/6/199725 min
    This Summer Literally Burned Up

    62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

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

    6/13/199725 min
    You Can't Believe the Rumors

    63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

    Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

    6/20/199725 min
    The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

    64. 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.

    6/27/199725 min
    And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

    65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

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

    7/4/199725 min
    Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

    66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

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

    7/11/199725 min
    New York Is Filled with Suspense

    67. New York Is Filled with Suspense

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

    7/18/199725 min
    The World Is Filled with Mysteries

    68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries

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

    6/25/199725 min
    You Also Have Emerald Eyes

    69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

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

    8/1/199725 min
    Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

    70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

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

    8/8/199725 min
    The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

    71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

    Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

    8/15/199725 min
    You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

    72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

    Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

    8/22/199725 min
    The Stupid American Parent and Child

    73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

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

    8/29/199725 min
    The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

    74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

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

    9/5/199725 min
    Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

    75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

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

    9/12/199725 min
    Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

    76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

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

    9/19/199725 min
    Papa, This Is Your Fault!

    77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

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

    9/26/199725 min
    First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

    78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

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

    10/3/199725 min
    There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

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

    Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

    10/10/199725 min
    Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

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

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

    10/17/199725 min
    Hello, Goodbye, My Love

    81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

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

    10/24/199725 min
    We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

    82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

    Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

    10/31/199725 min
    Only the Best Couples

    83. 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.

    11/7/199725 min
    The New Manager Is a PYT

    84. The New Manager Is a PYT

    Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

    11/14/199725 min
    There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

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

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

    11/21/199725 min
    Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

    86. 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.

    11/28/199725 min
    Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

    87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

    Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

    12/5/199725 min
    So This Kind of Day Has Come

    88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

    Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

    12/12/199725 min
    Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

    89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

    Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

    12/19/199725 min
    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

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

    12/30/199725 min
    The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

    91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

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

    1/9/199825 min
    The Easiest but Not Math Video

    92. The Easiest but Not Math Video

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

    1/16/199825 min
    They're Appearing with the Same Name

    93. They're Appearing with the Same Name

    Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

    1/23/199825 min
    If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

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

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

    1/30/199825 min
    Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

    95. 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?

    2/6/199825 min
    Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

    96. 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?

    2/13/199825 min
    The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

    97. 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...

    2/27/199825 min
    Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

    98. 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.

    2/27/199825 min
    The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

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

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

    3/6/199825 min
    The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

    100. 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.

    3/13/199825 min
    All Three of Them Disappeared

    101. All Three of Them Disappeared

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

    3/20/199825 min
    Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

    102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

    Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

    3/27/199825 min

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