Kodocha: Season 1
Kodocha season 1 follows the adventures of Sana Kurata, a fifth‑grade student whose life seems unusually privileged. Her mother is described as a famous, award‑winning writer, and Sana herself is already the star of a popular television comedy titled “Child’s Toy.” Despite these advantages, Sana’s primary preoccupation becomes the classroom’s new disruptive force, Akito Hayama. Akito is characterized as a small‑statu
Season overview
Kodocha season 1 follows the adventures of Sana Kurata, a fifth‑grade student whose life seems unusually privileged. Her mother is described as a famous, award‑winning writer, and Sana herself is already the star of a popular television comedy titled “Child’s Toy.” Despite these advantages, Sana’s primary preoccupation becomes the classroom’s new disruptive force, Akito Hayama. Akito is characterized as a small‑statured troublemaker who has rallied the boys in their grade‑school class into a continual state of noise and violence. Determined to restore order, Sana enlists the assistance of Rei, who serves as her manager, chauffeur, and “pimp.” Together they launch a campaign to wrest control of the classroom back from Akito, whom Sana initially regards as an arch‑enemy. As the conflict progresses, Sana becomes increasingly involved in Akito’s personal life, leading her to discover that he may not be wholly malevolent—or wholly safe. The series blends elements of animation, comedy, and drama while exploring the
Episodes
I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
Apr 5, 1996 · 25 min
Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Apr 12, 1996 · 25 min
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
May 3, 1996 · 25 min
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
May 3, 1996 · 25 min
While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
May 10, 1996 · 25 min
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
May 17, 1996 · 25 min
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
May 24, 1996 · 25 min
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Jun 7, 1996 · 25 min
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
Father, You Are His Father
Jun 14, 1996 · 25 min
Sana 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
Jun 21, 1996 · 25 min
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
Jun 28, 1996 · 25 min
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
The Summer of My Promise (1)
Jul 5, 1996 · 25 min
Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.
The Summer of My Promise (2)
Jul 12, 1996 · 25 min
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
Jul 19, 1996 · 25 min
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Jul 26, 1996 · 25 min
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Aug 2, 1996 · 25 min
Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Aug 9, 1996 · 25 min
Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
Aug 16, 1996 · 25 min
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.
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Aug 30, 1996 · 25 min
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
Sep 6, 1996 · 25 min
Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
Math Life Drives Me Batty
Sep 13, 1996 · 25 min
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?
Sep 20, 1996 · 25 min
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
Sep 27, 1996 · 25 min
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
Oct 4, 1996 · 25 min
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
Oct 11, 1996 · 25 min
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
Oct 18, 1996 · 25 min
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Oct 25, 1996 · 25 min
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
Nov 1, 1996 · 25 min
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
Dad, You've Been Arrested
Nov 8, 1996 · 25 min
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
Love Tastes Like Curry
Nov 15, 1996 · 25 min
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
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
Nov 22, 1996 · 25 min
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
There Is a Reason for These Presents
Nov 29, 1996 · 25 min
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
Take Me to Kusatsu
Dec 6, 1996 · 25 min
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Dec 13, 1996 · 25 min
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Dec 20, 1996 · 25 min
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Jan 3, 1997 · 25 min
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
Jan 10, 1997 · 25 min
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
He Got Me Blacklisted
Jan 17, 1997 · 25 min
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
Jan 24, 1997 · 25 min
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
Jan 31, 1997 · 25 min
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?
Feb 7, 1997 · 25 min
Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Feb 14, 1997 · 25 min
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Feb 21, 1997 · 25 min
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
Under the Same Roof with You
Feb 28, 1997 · 25 min
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
This Is Our Last Scene Together
Mar 14, 1997 · 25 min
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
Mar 21, 1997 · 25 min
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
Apr 4, 1997 · 25 min
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
Apr 4, 1997 · 25 min
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.
My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
Apr 11, 1997 · 25 min
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
Apr 18, 1997 · 25 min
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
Apr 25, 1997 · 25 min
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
May 2, 1997 · 25 min
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
May 9, 1997 · 25 min
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
May 16, 1997 · 25 min
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
May 30, 1997 · 25 min
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
Jun 6, 1997 · 25 min
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
This Summer Literally Burned Up
Jun 13, 1997 · 25 min
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
You Can't Believe the Rumors
Jun 20, 1997 · 25 min
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
Jun 27, 1997 · 25 min
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
Jul 4, 1997 · 25 min
After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Jul 11, 1997 · 25 min
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
New York Is Filled with Suspense
Jul 18, 1997 · 25 min
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
The World Is Filled with Mysteries
Jun 25, 1997 · 25 min
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Aug 1, 1997 · 25 min
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Aug 8, 1997 · 25 min
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
Aug 15, 1997 · 25 min
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Aug 22, 1997 · 25 min
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
The Stupid American Parent and Child
Aug 29, 1997 · 25 min
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Sep 5, 1997 · 25 min
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Sep 12, 1997 · 25 min
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
Sep 19, 1997 · 25 min
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
Papa, This Is Your Fault!
Sep 26, 1997 · 25 min
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
Oct 3, 1997 · 25 min
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Oct 10, 1997 · 25 min
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Oct 17, 1997 · 25 min
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Oct 24, 1997 · 25 min
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Oct 31, 1997 · 25 min
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
Only the Best Couples
Nov 7, 1997 · 25 min
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
Nov 14, 1997 · 25 min
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
Nov 21, 1997 · 25 min
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
Nov 28, 1997 · 25 min
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Dec 5, 1997 · 25 min
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
So This Kind of Day Has Come
Dec 12, 1997 · 25 min
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Dec 19, 1997 · 25 min
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
Dec 30, 1997 · 25 min
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
Jan 9, 1998 · 25 min
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
The Easiest but Not Math Video
Jan 16, 1998 · 25 min
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
They're Appearing with the Same Name
Jan 23, 1998 · 25 min
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
Jan 30, 1998 · 25 min
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
Feb 6, 1998 · 25 min
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
Feb 13, 1998 · 25 min
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
Feb 27, 1998 · 25 min
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
Feb 27, 1998 · 25 min
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
Mar 6, 1998 · 25 min
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
Mar 13, 1998 · 25 min
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
Mar 20, 1998 · 25 min
Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Mar 27, 1998 · 25 min
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.