Shizue Oda
Sana Kurata (voice)
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1996
Kodocha
Season 1
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
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 125 min1996-04-05
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.
Episode 225 min1996-04-12
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
Episode 325 min1996-04-26
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
Episode 425 min1996-05-03
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
Episode 525 min1996-05-03
Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
Episode 625 min1996-05-10
Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
Episode 725 min1996-05-17
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
Episode 825 min1996-05-24
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
Episode 925 min1996-05-31
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
Episode 1025 min1996-06-07
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
Episode 1125 min1996-06-14
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.
Episode 1225 min1996-06-21
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.
Episode 1325 min1996-06-28
My Name Is Going to Change
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
Episode 1425 min1996-07-05
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.
Episode 1525 min1996-07-12
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.
Episode 1625 min1996-07-19
Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
Episode 1725 min1996-07-26
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
Episode 1825 min1996-08-02
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
Episode 1925 min1996-08-09
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
Episode 2025 min1996-08-16
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.
Episode 2125 min1996-08-23
Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
Episode 2225 min1996-08-30
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
Episode 2325 min1996-09-06
Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
Episode 2425 min1996-09-13
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.
Episode 2525 min1996-09-20
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.
Episode 2625 min1996-09-27
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
Episode 2725 min1996-10-04
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.
Episode 2825 min1996-10-11
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.
Episode 2925 min1996-10-18
She's Here! Mother's Mother
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
Episode 3025 min1996-10-25
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
Episode 3125 min1996-11-01
The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
Episode 3225 min1996-11-08
Dad, You've Been Arrested
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
Episode 3325 min1996-11-15
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.
Episode 3425 min1996-11-22
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
Episode 3525 min1996-11-29
There Is a Reason for These Presents
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
Episode 3625 min1996-12-06
Take Me to Kusatsu
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
Episode 3725 min1996-12-13
Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
Episode 3825 min1996-12-20
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
Episode 3925 min1997-01-03
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
Episode 4025 min1997-01-10
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
Episode 4125 min1997-01-17
He Got Me Blacklisted
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
Episode 4225 min1997-01-24
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.
Episode 4325 min1997-01-31
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.
Episode 4425 min1997-02-07
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.
Episode 4525 min1997-02-14
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
Episode 4625 min1997-02-21
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
Episode 4725 min1997-02-28
Under the Same Roof with You
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
Episode 4825 min1997-03-07
Father, You Are My Father
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
Episode 4925 min1997-03-14
This Is Our Last Scene Together
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
Episode 5025 min1997-03-21
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.
Episode 5125 min1997-04-04
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.
Episode 5225 min1997-04-04
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.
Episode 5325 min1997-04-11
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.
Episode 5425 min1997-04-18
Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
Episode 5525 min1997-04-25
The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
Episode 5625 min1997-05-02
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
Episode 5725 min1997-05-09
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.
Episode 5825 min1997-05-16
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
Episode 5925 min1997-05-23
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
Episode 6025 min1997-05-30
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.
Episode 6125 min1997-06-06
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.
Episode 6225 min1997-06-13
This Summer Literally Burned Up
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
Episode 6325 min1997-06-20
You Can't Believe the Rumors
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
Episode 6425 min1997-06-27
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.
Episode 6525 min1997-07-04
And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
Episode 6625 min1997-07-11
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
Episode 6725 min1997-07-18
New York Is Filled with Suspense
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
Episode 6825 min1997-06-25
The World Is Filled with Mysteries
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
Episode 6925 min1997-08-01
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
Episode 7025 min1997-08-08
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
Episode 7125 min1997-08-15
The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
Episode 7225 min1997-08-22
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
Episode 7325 min1997-08-29
The Stupid American Parent and Child
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
Episode 7425 min1997-09-05
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
Episode 7525 min1997-09-12
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
Episode 7625 min1997-09-19
Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
Episode 7725 min1997-09-26
Papa, This Is Your Fault!
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
Episode 7825 min1997-10-03
First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
Episode 7925 min1997-10-10
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
Episode 8025 min1997-10-17
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
Episode 8125 min1997-10-24
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
Episode 8225 min1997-10-31
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
Episode 8325 min1997-11-07
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.
Episode 8425 min1997-11-14
The New Manager Is a PYT
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
Episode 8525 min1997-11-21
There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
Episode 8625 min1997-11-28
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.
Episode 8725 min1997-12-05
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
Episode 8825 min1997-12-12
So This Kind of Day Has Come
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
Episode 8925 min1997-12-19
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
Episode 9025 min1997-12-30
Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
Episode 9125 min1998-01-09
The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
Episode 9225 min1998-01-16
The Easiest but Not Math Video
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
Episode 9325 min1998-01-23
They're Appearing with the Same Name
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
Episode 9425 min1998-01-30
If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
Episode 9525 min1998-02-06
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?
Episode 9625 min1998-02-13
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?
Episode 9725 min1998-02-27
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...
Episode 9825 min1998-02-27
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.
Episode 9925 min1998-03-06
The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
Episode 10025 min1998-03-13
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.
Episode 10125 min1998-03-20
All Three of Them Disappeared
Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
Episode 10225 min1998-03-27
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.