Kodocha

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.

102 Episodes

I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
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1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

Apr 5, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
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2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

Apr 12, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.

Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
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3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Apr 26, 1996 · 25 min · 8
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Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

Lone Wolf, Awooo!
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4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

May 3, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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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?
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5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

May 3, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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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
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6. Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

May 10, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.

Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
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7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

May 17, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
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8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

May 24, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.

Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
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9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

May 31, 1996 · 25 min · 8
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Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
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10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Jun 7, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

Father, You Are His Father
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11. Father, You Are His Father

Jun 14, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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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
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12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

Jun 21, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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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
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13. My Name Is Going to Change

Jun 28, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.

The Summer of My Promise (1)
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14. The Summer of My Promise (1)

Jul 5, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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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)
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15. The Summer of My Promise (2)

Jul 12, 1996 · 25 min · 8
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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
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16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

Jul 19, 1996 · 25 min · 7
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Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.

Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
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17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

Jul 26, 1996 · 25 min · 9
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Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.

A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
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18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Aug 2, 1996 · 25 min · 8
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Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
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19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

Aug 9, 1996 · 25 min · 8
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Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
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20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

Aug 16, 1996 · 25 min · 3
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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
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21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Aug 23, 1996 · 25 min · 5
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Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
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22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

Aug 30, 1996 · 25 min · 5
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Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.

Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
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23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

Sep 6, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.

Math Life Drives Me Batty
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24. Math Life Drives Me Batty

Sep 13, 1996 · 25 min · 4
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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?
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25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?

Sep 20, 1996 · 25 min
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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
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26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

Sep 27, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.

Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
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27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

Oct 4, 1996 · 25 min · 4
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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
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28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

Oct 11, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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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
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29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

Oct 18, 1996 · 25 min · 6
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Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.

My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
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30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

Oct 25, 1996 · 25 min
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Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.

The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
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31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

Nov 1, 1996 · 25 min
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A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.

Dad, You've Been Arrested
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32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

Nov 8, 1996 · 25 min
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Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.

Love Tastes Like Curry
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33. Love Tastes Like Curry

Nov 15, 1996 · 25 min
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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
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34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

Nov 22, 1996 · 25 min
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It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.

There Is a Reason for These Presents
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35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

Nov 29, 1996 · 25 min
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Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

Take Me to Kusatsu
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36. Take Me to Kusatsu

Dec 6, 1996 · 25 min
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Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.

Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
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37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

Dec 13, 1996 · 25 min
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Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.

A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
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38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

Dec 20, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.

100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
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39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

Jan 3, 1997 · 25 min
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Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.

Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
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40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

Jan 10, 1997 · 25 min
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The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

He Got Me Blacklisted
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41. He Got Me Blacklisted

Jan 17, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.

The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
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42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

Jan 24, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

Jan 31, 1997 · 25 min
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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?
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44. Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

Feb 7, 1997 · 25 min
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Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.

Mixed Feelings About Valentines
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45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

Feb 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.

Am I Wrong for Running Away?
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46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

Feb 21, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.

Under the Same Roof with You
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47. Under the Same Roof with You

Feb 28, 1997 · 25 min
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The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.

Father, You Are My Father
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48. Father, You Are My Father

Mar 7, 1997 · 25 min
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Misako learns something about Takeshi.

This Is Our Last Scene Together
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49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

Mar 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
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50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

Mar 21, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

Apr 4, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

Apr 4, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

Apr 11, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

Apr 18, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

Apr 25, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.

I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
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56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

May 2, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.

A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
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57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

May 9, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

May 16, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

Getting Over Injuries and Storms
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59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

May 23, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
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60. Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected

May 30, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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61. I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken

Jun 6, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.

This Summer Literally Burned Up
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62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

Jun 13, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.

You Can't Believe the Rumors
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63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

Jun 20, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
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64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

Jun 27, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

Jul 4, 1997 · 25 min
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After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.

Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
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66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

Jul 11, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.

New York Is Filled with Suspense
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67. New York Is Filled with Suspense

Jul 18, 1997 · 25 min
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Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.

The World Is Filled with Mysteries
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68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries

Jun 25, 1997 · 25 min
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Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.

You Also Have Emerald Eyes
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69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

Aug 1, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.

Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
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70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

Aug 8, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Aug 15, 1997 · 25 min
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Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
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72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Aug 22, 1997 · 25 min
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Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

The Stupid American Parent and Child
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73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

Aug 29, 1997 · 25 min
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Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.

The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
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74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

Sep 5, 1997 · 25 min
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Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.

Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
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75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

Sep 12, 1997 · 25 min
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Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.

Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
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76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

Sep 19, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.

Papa, This Is Your Fault!
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77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

Sep 26, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

Oct 3, 1997 · 25 min
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As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.

There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
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79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

Oct 10, 1997 · 25 min
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Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
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80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

Oct 17, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.

Hello, Goodbye, My Love
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81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

Oct 24, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.

We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
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82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Oct 31, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

Only the Best Couples
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83. Only the Best Couples

Nov 7, 1997 · 25 min
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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
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84. The New Manager Is a PYT

Nov 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
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85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

Nov 21, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."

Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
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86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

Nov 28, 1997 · 25 min
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Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.

Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
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87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Dec 5, 1997 · 25 min
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Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

So This Kind of Day Has Come
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88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

Dec 12, 1997 · 25 min
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Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
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89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Dec 19, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
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90. Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal

Dec 30, 1997 · 25 min
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In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.

The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
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91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

Jan 9, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.

The Easiest but Not Math Video
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92. The Easiest but Not Math Video

Jan 16, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.

They're Appearing with the Same Name
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93. They're Appearing with the Same Name

Jan 23, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
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94. If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

Jan 30, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."

Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
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95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

Feb 6, 1998 · 25 min
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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
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96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

Feb 13, 1998 · 25 min
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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
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97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

Feb 27, 1998 · 25 min
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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
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98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

Feb 27, 1998 · 25 min
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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
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99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

Mar 6, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.

The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
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100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

Mar 13, 1998 · 25 min
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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
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101. All Three of Them Disappeared

Mar 20, 1998 · 25 min
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Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.

Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
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102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Mar 27, 1998 · 25 min
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Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.