Kodocha

Kodocha

ENDED1 Seasons102 Episodes6.9
NetworkTV Tokyo
First AiredApr 5, 1996
Last AiredMar 27, 1998
Runtime25 min
Created ByMiho Obana

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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Cast

S
Shizue Oda
Sana Kurata (voice)
Ryou Naitou
Ryou Naitou
Rei Sagami (voice)
T
Tatsuya Nakazaki
Akito Hayama (voice)
Hana Kino
Hana Kino
Misako Kurata (voice)
Harumi Ikoma
Harumi Ikoma
Fuka Matsui (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 102 episodes

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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.
I'm an Elementary School Student With a Pimp
E1I'm an Elementary School Student With a Pimp
Apr 5, 199625m
Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
E2The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Apr 12, 199625m
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
E3Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Apr 26, 199625m
Sana learns about Akito's weakness and tries to exploit it.
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
E4Lone Wolf, Awooo!
May 3, 199625m
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?
E5Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
May 3, 199625m
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
E6Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
May 10, 199625m
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
E7Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
May 17, 199625m
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
E8A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
May 24, 199625m
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
E9Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
May 31, 199625m
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
E10Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Jun 7, 199625m
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, over Akito's objections.
Father, You Are His Father
E11Father, You Are His Father
Jun 14, 199625m
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
E12This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
Jun 21, 199625m
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
E13My Name Is Going to Change
Jun 28, 199625m
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
The Summer of My Promise (1)
E14The Summer of My Promise (1)
Jul 5, 199625m
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)
E15The Summer of My Promise (2)
Jul 12, 199625m
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
E16Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Jul 19, 199625m
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
E17Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Jul 26, 199625m
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
E18A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Aug 2, 199625m
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
E19The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Aug 9, 199625m
Sana meets her biological mother, Keiko Sakai and her half-sister, Mariko.
Feeling Good With a Sana-chan Quiz!
E20Feeling Good With a Sana-chan Quiz!
Aug 16, 199625m
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
E21Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Aug 23, 199625m
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi. She meets a small boy, who seems to be like Akito.
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
E22Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Aug 30, 199625m
Akito begins studying karate but isn't happy with his first lessons.
Clear, With Occasional Gone Missing
E23Clear, With Occasional Gone Missing
Sep 6, 199625m
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
E24Math Life Drives Me Batty
Sep 13, 199625m
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?
E25A Band-Aid for the Heart?
Sep 20, 199625m
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
E26Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
Sep 27, 199625m
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
E27Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
Oct 4, 199625m
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
E28Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
Oct 11, 199625m
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
E29She's Here! Mother's Mother
Oct 18, 199625m
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
E30My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Oct 25, 199625m
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
The Snake Stomps in With His Shoes Still On
E31The Snake Stomps in With His Shoes Still On
Nov 1, 199625m
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
Dad, You've Been Arrested
E32Dad, You've Been Arrested
Nov 8, 199625m
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
Love Tastes Like Curry
E33Love Tastes Like Curry
Nov 15, 199625m
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
E34A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
Nov 22, 199625m
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
There Is a Reason for These Presents
E35There Is a Reason for These Presents
Nov 29, 199625m
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
Take Me to Kusatsu
E36Take Me to Kusatsu
Dec 6, 199625m
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
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E37Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Dec 13, 199625m
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
E38A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Dec 20, 199625m
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
E39100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Jan 3, 199725m
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
E40Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
Jan 10, 199725m
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
He Got Me Blacklisted
E41He Got Me Blacklisted
Jan 17, 199725m
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
E42The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
Jan 24, 199725m
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
E43My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
Jan 31, 199725m
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?
E44Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
Feb 7, 199725m
Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
E45Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Feb 14, 199725m
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
E46Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Feb 21, 199725m
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
Under the Same Roof With You
E47Under the Same Roof With You
Feb 28, 199725m
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
Father, You Are My Father
E48Father, You Are My Father
Mar 7, 199725m
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
This Is Our Last Scene Together
E49This Is Our Last Scene Together
Mar 14, 199725m
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
E50Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
Mar 21, 199725m
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
E51Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
Apr 4, 199725m
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
E52The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
Apr 4, 199725m
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
E53My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
Apr 11, 199725m
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
E54Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
Apr 18, 199725m
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
E55The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Apr 25, 199725m
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
E56I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
May 2, 199725m
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
E57A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
May 9, 199725m
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
E58Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
May 16, 199725m
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
E59Getting Over Injuries and Storms
May 23, 199725m
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
E60Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
May 30, 199725m
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
E61I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
Jun 6, 199725m
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
This Summer Literally Burned Up
E62This Summer Literally Burned Up
Jun 13, 199725m
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
You Can't Believe the Rumors
E63You Can't Believe the Rumors
Jun 20, 199725m
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
E64The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
Jun 27, 199725m
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
E65And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
Jul 4, 199725m
After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
E66Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Jul 11, 199725m
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
New York Is Filled With Suspense
E67New York Is Filled With Suspense
Jul 18, 199725m
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
The World Is Filled With Mysteries
E68The World Is Filled With Mysteries
Jun 25, 199725m
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
E69You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Aug 1, 199725m
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
E70Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Aug 8, 199725m
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
E71The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Aug 15, 199725m
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
E72You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Aug 22, 199725m
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
The Stupid American Parent and Child
E73The Stupid American Parent and Child
Aug 29, 199725m
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
E74The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Sep 5, 199725m
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
E75Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Sep 12, 199725m
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
Should We Go Back? Will We Go Back?
E76Should We Go Back? Will We Go Back?
Sep 19, 199725m
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
Papa, This is All Your Fault!
E77Papa, This is All Your Fault!
Sep 26, 199725m
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
The First and Last Mother-Son Battle
E78The First and Last Mother-Son Battle
Oct 3, 199725m
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
A Father Who Is Unable to Be a Father
E79A Father Who Is Unable to Be a Father
Oct 10, 199725m
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
To Sing Again, 3, 2, 1
E80To Sing Again, 3, 2, 1
Oct 17, 199725m
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
E81Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Oct 24, 199725m
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
We Got Along Great Afterwards
E82We Got Along Great Afterwards
Oct 31, 199725m
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
Perhaps They Are All Best Couples
E83Perhaps They Are All Best Couples
Nov 7, 199725m
Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
The Manager Danger
E84The Manager Danger
Nov 14, 199725m
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
Dialogue That Cannot Be Spoken
E85Dialogue That Cannot Be Spoken
Nov 21, 199725m
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil".
All Is Clear When You Cannot See
E86All Is Clear When You Cannot See
Nov 28, 199725m
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
Fight for It or Break Up? What Should We Do?
E87Fight for It or Break Up? What Should We Do?
Dec 5, 199725m
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
So This Kind of Day Has Come!
E88So This Kind of Day Has Come!
Dec 12, 199725m
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
E89Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
Dec 19, 199725m
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
Mecha Hayama Is Hayama's Mama
E90Mecha Hayama Is Hayama's Mama
Dec 30, 199725m
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
Fan Comes to Visit First Thing in the New Year
E91Fan Comes to Visit First Thing in the New Year
Jan 9, 199825m
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
Not a Simple Math Video
E92Not a Simple Math Video
Jan 16, 199825m
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
Same Name Appears!
E93Same Name Appears!
Jan 23, 199825m
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
Child's Toy Rises From the Dead
E94Child's Toy Rises From the Dead
Jan 30, 199825m
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha".
Back to Normal
E95Back to Normal
Feb 6, 199825m
Takaishi and Fuka are now both single,. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
Adult Love... That Could Wait!
E96Adult Love... That Could Wait!
Feb 13, 199825m
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 Happy-Lending-Money Scheme
E97The Happy-Lending-Money Scheme
Feb 27, 199825m
Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
When My Elder Sister Is in Love
E98When My Elder Sister Is in Love
Feb 27, 199825m
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...
Karate Club Is a Good Place Come for a Bit, Come to See!
E99Karate Club Is a Good Place Come for a Bit, Come to See!
Mar 6, 199825m
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
E100The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
Mar 13, 199825m
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.
Three Disappeared Together
E101Three Disappeared Together
Mar 20, 199825m
Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin
E102Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin
Mar 27, 199825m
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

About Kodocha

Kodocha is a animation, comedy, drama series on TV Tokyo. The show first aired on Apr 5, 1996 and currently has 1 season and 102 episodes. Kodocha has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 28 votes. The cast includes Shizue Oda, Ryou Naitou, Tatsuya Nakazaki, Hana Kino, Harumi Ikoma. Created by Miho Obana.

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