TV Shows/Kodocha/Season 1
Season 1

KodochaSeason 1

1996
102 Episodes

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

I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
S01E01
7.0

I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

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

05 Apr 199625m
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
S01E02
7.0

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

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

12 Apr 199625m
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
S01E03
8.0

Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

26 Apr 199625m
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
S01E04
6.0

Lone Wolf, Awooo!

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

03 May 199625m
Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
S01E05
7.0

Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

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

03 May 199625m
Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
S01E06
7.0

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

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

10 May 199625m
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
S01E07
7.0

Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

17 May 199625m
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
S01E08

A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

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

24 May 199625m
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
S01E09
8.0

Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

31 May 199625m
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
S01E10
7.0

Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

07 Jun 199625m
Father, You Are His Father
S01E11
7.0

Father, You Are His Father

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

14 Jun 199625m
This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
S01E12
6.0

This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

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

21 Jun 199625m
My Name Is Going to Change
S01E13
6.0

My Name Is Going to Change

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

28 Jun 199625m
The Summer of My Promise (1)
S01E14
7.0

The Summer of My Promise (1)

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

05 Jul 199625m
The Summer of My Promise (2)
S01E15
8.0

The Summer of My Promise (2)

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

12 Jul 199625m
Heart-Pounding Twice Over
S01E16
7.0

Heart-Pounding Twice Over

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

19 Jul 199625m
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
S01E17
9.0

Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

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

26 Jul 199625m
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
S01E18
8.0

A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

02 Aug 199625m
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
S01E19
8.0

The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

09 Aug 199625m
Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
S01E20
3.0

Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

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.

16 Aug 199625m
Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
S01E21
5.0

Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

23 Aug 199625m
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
S01E22
5.0

Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

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

30 Aug 199625m
Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
S01E23

Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

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

06 Sept 199625m
Math Life Drives Me Batty
S01E24

Math Life Drives Me Batty

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.

13 Sept 199625m
A Band-Aid for the Heart?
S01E25

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.

20 Sept 199625m
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
S01E26

Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

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

27 Sept 199625m
Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
S01E27

Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

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

04 Oct 199625m
Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
S01E28

Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

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

11 Oct 199625m
She's Here! Mother's Mother
S01E29

She's Here! Mother's Mother

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

18 Oct 199625m
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
S01E30

My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

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

25 Oct 199625m
The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
S01E31

The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

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

01 Nov 199625m
Dad, You've Been Arrested
S01E32

Dad, You've Been Arrested

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

08 Nov 199625m
Love Tastes Like Curry
S01E33

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.

15 Nov 199625m
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
S01E34

A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

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

22 Nov 199625m
There Is a Reason for These Presents
S01E35

There Is a Reason for These Presents

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

29 Nov 199625m
Take Me to Kusatsu
S01E36

Take Me to Kusatsu

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

06 Dec 199625m
No Image
S01E37

Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

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

13 Dec 199625m
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
S01E38

A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

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

20 Dec 199625m
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
S01E39

100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

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

03 Jan 199725m
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
S01E40

Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

10 Jan 199725m
He Got Me Blacklisted
S01E41

He Got Me Blacklisted

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

17 Jan 199725m
The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
S01E42

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.

24 Jan 199725m
My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
S01E43

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.

31 Jan 199725m
Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
S01E44

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.

07 Feb 199725m
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
S01E45

Mixed Feelings About Valentines

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

14 Feb 199725m
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
S01E46

Am I Wrong for Running Away?

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

21 Feb 199725m
Under the Same Roof with You
S01E47

Under the Same Roof with You

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

28 Feb 199725m
Father, You Are My Father
S01E48

Father, You Are My Father

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

07 Mar 199725m
This Is Our Last Scene Together
S01E49

This Is Our Last Scene Together

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

14 Mar 199725m
Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
S01E50

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.

21 Mar 199725m
Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
S01E51

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.

04 Apr 199725m
The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
S01E52

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.

04 Apr 199725m
My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
S01E53

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.

11 Apr 199725m
Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
S01E54

Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

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

18 Apr 199725m
The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
S01E55

The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

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

25 Apr 199725m
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
S01E56

I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

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

02 May 199725m
A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
S01E57

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.

09 May 199725m
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
S01E58

Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

16 May 199725m
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
S01E59

Getting Over Injuries and Storms

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

23 May 199725m
Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
S01E60

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.

30 May 199725m
I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
S01E61

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.

06 Jun 199725m
This Summer Literally Burned Up
S01E62

This Summer Literally Burned Up

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

13 Jun 199725m
You Can't Believe the Rumors
S01E63

You Can't Believe the Rumors

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

20 Jun 199725m
The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
S01E64

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.

27 Jun 199725m
And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
S01E65

And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

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

04 Jul 199725m
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
S01E66

Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

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

11 Jul 199725m
New York Is Filled with Suspense
S01E67

New York Is Filled with Suspense

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

18 Jul 199725m
The World Is Filled with Mysteries
S01E68

The World Is Filled with Mysteries

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

25 Jun 199725m
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
S01E69

You Also Have Emerald Eyes

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

01 Aug 199725m
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
S01E70

Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

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

08 Aug 199725m
The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
S01E71

The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

15 Aug 199725m
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
S01E72

You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

22 Aug 199725m
The Stupid American Parent and Child
S01E73

The Stupid American Parent and Child

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

29 Aug 199725m
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
S01E74

The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

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

05 Sept 199725m
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
S01E75

Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

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

12 Sept 199725m
Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
S01E76

Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

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

19 Sept 199725m
Papa, This Is Your Fault!
S01E77

Papa, This Is Your Fault!

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

26 Sept 199725m
First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
S01E78

First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

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

03 Oct 199725m
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
S01E79

There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

10 Oct 199725m
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
S01E80

Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

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

17 Oct 199725m
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
S01E81

Hello, Goodbye, My Love

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

24 Oct 199725m
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
S01E82

We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

31 Oct 199725m
Only the Best Couples
S01E83

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.

07 Nov 199725m
The New Manager Is a PYT
S01E84

The New Manager Is a PYT

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

14 Nov 199725m
There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
S01E85

There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

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

21 Nov 199725m
Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
S01E86

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.

28 Nov 199725m
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
S01E87

Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

05 Dec 199725m
So This Kind of Day Has Come
S01E88

So This Kind of Day Has Come

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

12 Dec 199725m
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
S01E89

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

19 Dec 199725m
Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
S01E90

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

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

30 Dec 199725m
The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
S01E91

The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

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

09 Jan 199825m
The Easiest but Not Math Video
S01E92

The Easiest but Not Math Video

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

16 Jan 199825m
They're Appearing with the Same Name
S01E93

They're Appearing with the Same Name

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

23 Jan 199825m
If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
S01E94

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

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

30 Jan 199825m
Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
S01E95

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?

06 Feb 199825m
Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
S01E96

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?

13 Feb 199825m
The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
S01E97

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...

27 Feb 199825m
Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
S01E98

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.

27 Feb 199825m
The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
S01E99

The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

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

06 Mar 199825m
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
S01E100

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.

13 Mar 199825m
All Three of Them Disappeared
S01E101

All Three of Them Disappeared

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

20 Mar 199825m
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
S01E102

Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

27 Mar 199825m