Kodocha (1996)
Synopsis
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.
Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes
Episodes
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.
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Sana learns about Akito's weakness and tries to exploit it.
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, and another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own, the Hayama family.
Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama about a family with problems similar to theirs.
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, over Akito's objections.
Father, You Are His Father
Sana becomes a little more grown-up about the situation with Asako and Rei, and 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
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
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
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.
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.
Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released. The book reveals that Sana was found abandoned.
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Sana stays the night with the Hayamas, but she gets hungry in the middle of the night.
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Sana meets her biological mother, Keiko Sakai and her half-sister, Mariko.
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.
Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi. She meets a small boy, who seems to be like Akito.
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Akito begins studying karate but isn't happy with his first lessons.
Clear, With Occasional Gone Missing
Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana. She encounters Zenjiro, who is now stuck with the little girl until he can find her parents.
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.
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.
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
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.
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.
She's Here! Mother's Mother
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
The Snake Stomps in With His Shoes Still On
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
Dad, You've Been Arrested
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
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.
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
There Is a Reason for These Presents
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
Take Me to Kusatsu
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
He Got Me Blacklisted
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
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.
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.
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.
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
Under the Same Roof With You
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
Father, You Are My Father
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
This Is Our Last Scene Together
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
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.
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.
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 and quickly become good friends
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.
Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
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
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
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.
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
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.
I'm Not the One Who Gets Turned Down and Cries
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
The Continuous Flames of This Summer
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
Don't Believe in Rumors
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
Somewhere There Lies the Truth
Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
The Two of Them Finally Bid Goodbye
No description available.
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Ocean
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
Suspense in New York
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
Experiencing the Mysteries of Life
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
Suspense at Lunchtime
Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
It Was a Suddenly Appearing Mother
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
I Know Too Much! My Secret!
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
Stupid Mother & Daughter in America
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
Mother's Conspiracy
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
Daughter, Where in Manhattan Are You?
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
Should We Go Back? Will We Go Back?
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
Papa, This is All Your Fault!
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
The First and Last Mother-Son Battle
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
A Father Who Is Unable to Be a Father
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
To Sing Again, 3, 2, 1
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
We Got Along Great Afterwards
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
Perhaps They Are All Best Couples
Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
The Manager Danger
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
Dialogue That Cannot Be Spoken
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil".
All Is Clear When You Cannot See
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
Fight for It or Break Up? What Should We Do?
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
So This Kind of Day Has Come!
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
Mecha Hayama Is Hayama's Mama
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
Fan Comes to Visit First Thing in the New Year
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
Not a Simple Math Video
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
Same Name Appears!
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
Child's Toy Rises From the Dead
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha".
Back to Normal
Takaishi and Fuka are now both single,. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
Adult Love... That Could Wait!
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 Happy-Lending-Money Scheme
Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
When My Elder Sister Is 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...
Karate Club Is a Good Place Come for a Bit, Come to See!
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
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.
Three Disappeared Together
No description available.
Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.
Cast
Details
Original Title
こどものおもちゃ
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
102
Production
TV Tokyo, Gallop, Pony Canyon
