Kodocha
NR1996•25m•6.9/10
AnimationComedyDrama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.9/10(28)
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.
Production
TV Tokyo, Gallop, Pony Canyon, NAS
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 5, 1996
Last Aired
March 27, 1998
Networks
TV Tokyo
Created By
Miho Obana
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Air date: 1996-04-26
Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
E4
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Air date: 1996-05-03
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
E5
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.
E6
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.
E7
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
Air date: 1996-05-17
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
E8
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.
E9
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
Air date: 1996-05-31
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
E10
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Air date: 1996-06-07
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
E11
Father, You Are His Father
Air date: 1996-06-14
Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.
E12
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.
E13
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.
E14
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 about something.
E15
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.
E16
Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Air date: 1996-07-19
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
E17
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Air date: 1996-07-26
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
E18
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Air date: 1996-08-02
Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
E19
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Air date: 1996-08-09
Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
E20
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.
E21
Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Air date: 1996-08-23
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
E22
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Air date: 1996-08-30
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
E23
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.
E24
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.
E25
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.
E26
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.
E27
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.
E28
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.
E29
She's Here! Mother's Mother
Air date: 1996-10-18
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
E30
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.
E31
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.
E32
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.
E33
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.
E34
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.
E35
There Is a Reason for These Presents
Air date: 1996-11-29
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
E36
Take Me to Kusatsu
Air date: 1996-12-06
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
E37
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.
E38
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Air date: 1996-12-20
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
E39
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.
E40
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
Air date: 1997-01-10
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
E41
He Got Me Blacklisted
Air date: 1997-01-17
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
E42
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.
E43
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.
E44
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.
E45
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Air date: 1997-02-14
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
E46
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.
E47
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.
E48
Father, You Are My Father
Air date: 1997-03-07
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
E49
This Is Our Last Scene Together
Air date: 1997-03-14
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
E50
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.
E51
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.
E52
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.
E53
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.
E54
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.
E55
The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Air date: 1997-04-25
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
E56
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.
E57
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.
E58
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
Air date: 1997-05-16
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
E59
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
Air date: 1997-05-23
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
E60
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.
E61
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.
E62
This Summer Literally Burned Up
Air date: 1997-06-13
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
E63
You Can't Believe the Rumors
Air date: 1997-06-20
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
E64
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.
E65
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.
E66
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.
E67
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.
E68
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.
E69
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Air date: 1997-08-01
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
E70
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.
E71
The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Air date: 1997-08-15
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
E72
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Air date: 1997-08-22
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
E73
The Stupid American Parent and Child
Air date: 1997-08-29
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
E74
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Air date: 1997-09-05
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
E75
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Air date: 1997-09-12
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
E76
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.
E77
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.
E78
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.
E79
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Air date: 1997-10-10
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
E80
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Air date: 1997-10-17
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
E81
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Air date: 1997-10-24
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
E82
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Air date: 1997-10-31
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
E83
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.
E84
The New Manager Is a PYT
Air date: 1997-11-14
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
E85
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."
E86
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.
E87
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Air date: 1997-12-05
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
E88
So This Kind of Day Has Come
Air date: 1997-12-12
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
E89
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Air date: 1997-12-19
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
E90
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.
E91
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.
E92
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.
E93
They're Appearing with the Same Name
Air date: 1998-01-23
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
E94
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."
E95
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?
E96
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?
E97
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...
E98
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.
E99
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.
E100
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.
E101
All Three of Them Disappeared
Air date: 1998-03-20
Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
E102
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Air date: 1998-03-27
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.
Cast
Shizue Oda
Sana Kurata (voice)
Ryou Naitou
Rei Sagami (voice)
Tatsuya Nakazaki
Akito Hayama (voice)
Hana Kino
Misako Kurata (voice)
Harumi Ikoma
Fuka Matsui (voice)
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