Kodocha

Kodocha

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.

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Seasons

I'm an Elementary School Student With a Pimp

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

Air Date: 1996-04-05

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

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

Air Date: 1996-04-12

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

Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Air Date: 1996-04-26

Sana learns about Akito's weakness and tries to exploit it.

Lone Wolf, Awooo!

4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

Air Date: 1996-05-03

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

Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

Air Date: 1996-05-03

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

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

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

Air Date: 1996-05-10

Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama about a family with problems similar to theirs.

Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

Air Date: 1996-05-17

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

Air Date: 1996-05-24

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

Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

Air Date: 1996-05-31

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Air Date: 1996-06-07

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, over Akito's objections.

Father, You Are His Father

11. Father, You Are His Father

Air Date: 1996-06-14

Sana becomes a little more grown-up about the situation with Asako and Rei, and goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.

This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

Air Date: 1996-06-21

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

My Name Is Going to Change

13. My Name Is Going to Change

Air Date: 1996-06-28

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

The Summer of My Promise (1)

14. The Summer of My Promise (1)

Air Date: 1996-07-05

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

The Summer of My Promise (2)

15. The Summer of My Promise (2)

Air Date: 1996-07-12

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

Heart-Pounding Twice Over

16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

Air Date: 1996-07-19

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

Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

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

Air Date: 1996-07-26

Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released. The book reveals that Sana was found abandoned.

A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Air Date: 1996-08-02

Sana stays the night with the Hayamas, but she gets hungry in the middle of the night.

The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

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

Air Date: 1996-08-09

Sana meets her biological mother, Keiko Sakai and her half-sister, Mariko.

Feeling Good With a Sana-chan Quiz!

20. Feeling Good With a Sana-chan Quiz!

Air Date: 1996-08-16

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.

Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Air Date: 1996-08-23

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi. She meets a small boy, who seems to be like Akito.

Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

Air Date: 1996-08-30

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

Clear, With Occasional Gone Missing

23. Clear, With Occasional Gone Missing

Air Date: 1996-09-06

Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana. She encounters Zenjiro, who is now stuck with the little girl until he can find her parents.

Math Life Drives Me Batty

24. Math Life Drives Me Batty

Air Date: 1996-09-13

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.

A Band-Aid for the Heart?

25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?

Air Date: 1996-09-20

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.

Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

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

Air Date: 1996-09-27

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

Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

Air Date: 1996-10-04

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

Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

Air Date: 1996-10-11

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

She's Here! Mother's Mother

29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

Air Date: 1996-10-18

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

My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

Air Date: 1996-10-25

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

The Snake Stomps in With His Shoes Still On

31. The Snake Stomps in With His Shoes Still On

Air Date: 1996-11-01

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

Dad, You've Been Arrested

32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

Air Date: 1996-11-08

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

Love Tastes Like Curry

33. Love Tastes Like Curry

Air Date: 1996-11-15

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.

A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

Air Date: 1996-11-22

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

There Is a Reason for These Presents

35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

Air Date: 1996-11-29

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

Take Me to Kusatsu

36. Take Me to Kusatsu

Air Date: 1996-12-06

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

37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

Air Date: 1996-12-13

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

A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

Air Date: 1996-12-20

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

100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

Air Date: 1997-01-03

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

Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

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

Air Date: 1997-01-10

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

He Got Me Blacklisted

41. He Got Me Blacklisted

Air Date: 1997-01-17

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

The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

Air Date: 1997-01-24

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

My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

Air Date: 1997-01-31

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.

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

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

Air Date: 1997-02-07

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

Mixed Feelings About Valentines

45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

Air Date: 1997-02-14

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

Am I Wrong for Running Away?

46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

Air Date: 1997-02-21

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

Under the Same Roof With You

47. Under the Same Roof With You

Air Date: 1997-02-28

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

Father, You Are My Father

48. Father, You Are My Father

Air Date: 1997-03-07

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

This Is Our Last Scene Together

49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

Air Date: 1997-03-14

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

Air Date: 1997-03-21

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

Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

Air Date: 1997-04-04

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

The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

Air Date: 1997-04-04

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 and quickly become good friends

My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

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

Air Date: 1997-04-11

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

Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

Air Date: 1997-04-18

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

The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

Air Date: 1997-04-25

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

I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

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

Air Date: 1997-05-02

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

A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

Air Date: 1997-05-09

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

Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

Air Date: 1997-05-16

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

Getting Over Injuries and Storms

59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

Air Date: 1997-05-23

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

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

Air Date: 1997-05-30

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

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

Air Date: 1997-06-06

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

This Summer Literally Burned Up

62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

Air Date: 1997-06-13

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

You Can't Believe the Rumors

63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

Air Date: 1997-06-20

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

Air Date: 1997-06-27

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

And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

Air Date: 1997-07-04

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

Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

Air Date: 1997-07-11

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

New York Is Filled With Suspense

67. New York Is Filled With Suspense

Air Date: 1997-07-18

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

The World Is Filled With Mysteries

68. The World Is Filled With Mysteries

Air Date: 1997-06-25

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

You Also Have Emerald Eyes

69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

Air Date: 1997-08-01

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

Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

Air Date: 1997-08-08

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

The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Air Date: 1997-08-15

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Air Date: 1997-08-22

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

The Stupid American Parent and Child

73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

Air Date: 1997-08-29

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

The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

Air Date: 1997-09-05

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

Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

Air Date: 1997-09-12

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

Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

Air Date: 1997-09-19

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

Papa, This Is Your Fault!

77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

Air Date: 1997-09-26

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

First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

Air Date: 1997-10-03

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

There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

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

Air Date: 1997-10-10

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

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

Air Date: 1997-10-17

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

Hello, Goodbye, My Love

81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

Air Date: 1997-10-24

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

We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Air Date: 1997-10-31

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

Only the Best Couples

83. Only the Best Couples

Air Date: 1997-11-07

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

The New Manager Is a PYT

84. The New Manager Is a PYT

Air Date: 1997-11-14

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

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

Air Date: 1997-11-21

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

Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

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

Air Date: 1997-11-28

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

Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Air Date: 1997-12-05

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

So This Kind of Day Has Come

88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

Air Date: 1997-12-12

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Air Date: 1997-12-19

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

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

Air Date: 1997-12-30

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

The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

Air Date: 1998-01-09

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

The Easiest But Not Math Video

92. The Easiest But Not Math Video

Air Date: 1998-01-16

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

They're Appearing With the Same Name

93. They're Appearing With the Same Name

Air Date: 1998-01-23

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

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

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

Air Date: 1998-01-30

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

Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

Air Date: 1998-02-06

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

Waiting But Rushing Adults in Love

96. Waiting But Rushing Adults in Love

Air Date: 1998-02-13

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?

The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

Air Date: 1998-02-27

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

Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

Air Date: 1998-02-27

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...

The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

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

Air Date: 1998-03-06

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

The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

Air Date: 1998-03-13

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.

All Three of Them Disappeared

101. All Three of Them Disappeared

Air Date: 1998-03-20

Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Air Date: 1998-03-27

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

1996-04-05

Episodes

102 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

TV Tokyo

TV Tokyo

Gallop

Gallop

Pony Canyon

Pony Canyon

NAS