Kodocha
Season 1
1996 • 102 Episodes
Episodes
1. I'm an Elementary School Student, With an Agent!
April 5, 1996
Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with an agent, struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
2. The Whole Classroom is a Monkey Mountain
April 12, 1996
Sana continues to confront Akito over his school behavior and is surprised by his reaction.
3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball
April 26, 1996
Sana learns about Akito's weakness and tries to exploit it.
4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!
May 3, 1996
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, and another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
5. Where are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?
May 3, 1996
Sana gets a glimpse of Akito's family life.
6. Crazy Stew Family Crisis
May 10, 1996
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama about a family with problems similar to theirs.
7. Asako Kurumi... Rival in Love!
May 17, 1996
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
8. A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss!
May 24, 1996
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
9. Double Double Sana's Love Trouble
May 31, 1996
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
10. Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!
June 7, 1996
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, over Akito's objections.
11. Mr. Hayama, You're a Real Dad
June 14, 1996
Sana becomes a little more grown-up about Asako and Rei, and the Hayamas have a family emergency.
12. This Time, Sana is the Lone Wolf
June 21, 1996
Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
13. My Name's Going to Change
June 28, 1996
Tsuyoshi misses school. Sana soon learns his parents are divorcing.
14. The Promised Summer, Part 1
July 5, 1996
No overview available.
15. The Promised Summer, Part 2
July 12, 1996
No overview available.
16. Meeting of Two Beating Hearts
July 19, 1996
No overview available.
17. Mother's Book of Surprises
July 26, 1996
No overview available.
18. The Hungry Couple Playing Hide and Seek
August 2, 1996
No overview available.
19. Daughter Cries, Mother Cries
August 9, 1996
No overview available.
20. Sana's Super Happy Quiz Show
August 16, 1996
No overview available.
21. Look Out! It's a Pint-Sized Akito!
August 23, 1996
No overview available.
22. Karate Heart, Quitting Blues
August 30, 1996
No overview available.
23. Sunny, With Occasional Disappearing
September 6, 1996
No overview available.
24. Math Mess
September 13, 1996
No overview available.
25. A Bandage for a Broken Heart
September 20, 1996
No overview available.
26. Every Chicken Has Its Day
September 27, 1996
No overview available.
27. Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough
October 4, 1996
No overview available.
28. The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama
October 11, 1996
No overview available.
29. Here She Comes, Mama's Mama
October 18, 1996
No overview available.
30. Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster
October 25, 1996
No overview available.
31. A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes
November 1, 1996
No overview available.
32. Daddy, You're Busted!
November 8, 1996
No overview available.
33. Love Tastes Like Curry
November 15, 1996
No overview available.
34. Three, Two, One: Sing!
November 22, 1996
No overview available.
35. There's a Reason for the Gift
November 29, 1996
No overview available.
36. Take Me to Kusatsu!
December 6, 1996
No overview available.
37. Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss
December 13, 1996
No overview available.
38. The Special Christmas Kiss
December 20, 1996
No overview available.
39. 100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo
January 3, 1997
No overview available.
40. Suddenly One Day, I'm Homeless Sana!
January 10, 1997
No overview available.
41. He Got Me Blacklisted!
January 17, 1997
No overview available.
42. The Deadline's Here!
January 24, 1997
No overview available.
43. Age Difference, Shmage Difference
January 31, 1997
No overview available.
44. Gomi, Gomi, Where Are You Going?
February 7, 1997
No overview available.
45. Bittersweet Valentine's Day
February 14, 1997
No overview available.
46. Am I Wrong?
February 21, 1997
No overview available.
47. Under the Same Roof With You
February 28, 1997
No overview available.
48. Father, You Were My Father
March 7, 1997
No overview available.
49. The Final Scene
March 14, 1997
No overview available.
50. Through the Tears, Spring Comes
March 21, 1997
No overview available.
51. Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow
April 4, 1997
No overview available.
52. I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom
April 4, 1997
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
53. The Kiss That Ruined My Life Plan
April 11, 1997
Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.
54. Sana Who Cannot Love Completely
April 18, 1997
Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
55. The Actress Goes to the Mountains to Shoot a Movie
April 25, 1997
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
56. Really, Really, Seriously Really
May 2, 1997
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
57. Pretend Boyfriend for Sushi
May 9, 1997
Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.
58. Romance in the Mountains
May 16, 1997
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
59. Getting Past an Injury
May 23, 1997
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
60. Becoming Aware of Love After Being Jilted
May 30, 1997
Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.
61. I Won't Cry After Being Jilted
June 6, 1997
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
62. The Summer's Constant Flames
June 13, 1997
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
63. Don't Believe in Rumors
June 20, 1997
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
64. The Truth is There
June 27, 1997
Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
65. And Then the Pair Say Goodbye
July 4, 1997
No overview available.
66. Run Away, Run Away, Over the Ocean
July 11, 1997
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
67. Suspense in New York
July 18, 1997
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
68. Riddles of Passing Into Society
June 25, 1997
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes
August 1, 1997
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
70. Dangerous Feelings at Lunchtime
August 8, 1997
Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
71. The Unexpected Type of Mother
August 15, 1997
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
72. My Exposed Secret
August 22, 1997
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
73. Stupid American Parent and Child
August 29, 1997
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
74. Mother's Gleeful Practical Joke
September 5, 1997
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
75. Where in Manhattan is My Daughter?
September 12, 1997
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
76. Should We Go Home? Or Not?
September 19, 1997
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
77. Papa, You're Bad
September 26, 1997
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
78. The First and Last Mother/Son Battle
October 3, 1997
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
79. The Father Who's Unable to be a Father
October 10, 1997
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
80. One More Song, 3-2-1
October 17, 1997
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
81. Hello, Goodbye, my Love
October 24, 1997
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
82. We Got Along Great Afterwards
October 31, 1997
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
83. Perhaps They are the Best Couple
November 7, 1997
Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
84. Manager Trouble
November 14, 1997
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
85. The Line That Couldn't be Spoken
November 21, 1997
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil".
86. Everything is Clearer When You Can't See
November 28, 1997
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
87. Fight For It or End It? Which Way Should We Go?
December 5, 1997
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
88. So This Kind of Day Has Come
December 12, 1997
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
December 19, 1997
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
90. Hayama's Mother is Mecha-Hayama
December 30, 1997
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
91. Visit from a Fan at the Beginning of the New Year
January 9, 1998
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
92. Not a Simple Math Video
January 16, 1998
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
93. The Same Name Appears
January 23, 1998
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
94. Kodocha Rises from the Dead
January 30, 1998
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha".
95. Back Together
February 6, 1998
Takaishi and Fuka are now both single,. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
96. Adult Love Can Wait
February 13, 1998
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?
97. The Lending-Money-Happily Scheme
February 27, 1998
Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
98. Love Design By My Sister
February 27, 1998
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...
99. Come Check Out the Good Karate Club
March 6, 1998
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
100. Disappearance of the Blackboard Erasers
March 13, 1998
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.
101. The Trio Disappeared Together
March 20, 1998
No overview available.
102. Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin
March 27, 1998
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.