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Kodocha
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.
- Created by:
- Miho Obana
- Cast:
- Shizue Oda, Ryou Naitou, Tatsuya Nakazaki, Hana Kino
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
1996-04-05 · 25mSana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
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Episode 2
★ 7.0The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
1996-04-12 · 25mSana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
1996-04-26 · 25mSana learns about Akito's weakness.
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Episode 4
★ 6.0Lone Wolf, Awooo!
1996-05-03 · 25mAkito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
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Episode 5
★ 7.0Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
1996-05-03 · 25mWhile Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.0Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
1996-05-10 · 25mSana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
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Episode 7
★ 7.0Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
1996-05-17 · 25mSana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
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E08
Episode 8
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
1996-05-24 · 25mSana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
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Episode 9
★ 8.0Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
1996-05-31 · 25mSana copes with her surprising first kiss.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.0Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
1996-06-07 · 25mSana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
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Episode 11
★ 7.0Father, You Are His Father
1996-06-14 · 25mSana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.
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Episode 12
★ 6.0This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
1996-06-21 · 25mRei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 6.0My Name Is Going to Change
1996-06-28 · 25mTsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
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Episode 14
★ 7.0The Summer of My Promise (1)
1996-07-05 · 25mEveryone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.
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Episode 15
★ 8.0The Summer of My Promise (2)
1996-07-12 · 25mAkito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.0Heart-Pounding Twice Over
1996-07-19 · 25mSana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
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Episode 17
★ 9.0Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
1996-07-26 · 25mMisako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
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Episode 18
★ 8.0A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
1996-08-02 · 25mSana stays the night with the Hayama family.
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Episode 19
★ 8.0The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
1996-08-09 · 25mSana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
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Episode 20
★ 3.0Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
1996-08-16 · 25mA 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.
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Episode 21
★ 5.0Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
1996-08-23 · 25mSana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
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Episode 22
★ 5.0Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
1996-08-30 · 25mAkito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
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Episode 23
★ 6.0Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
1996-09-06 · 25mSana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
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Episode 24
★ 4.0Math Life Drives Me Batty
1996-09-13 · 25mPrincipal 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.
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Episode 25
A Band-Aid for the Heart?
1996-09-20 · 25mDue 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.
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Episode 26
★ 6.0Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
1996-09-27 · 25mSana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
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Episode 27
★ 4.0Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
1996-10-04 · 25mMisako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.
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Episode 28
★ 6.0Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
1996-10-11 · 25mSana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.
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Episode 29
★ 6.0She's Here! Mother's Mother
1996-10-18 · 25mMisako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
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Episode 30
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
1996-10-25 · 25mAsako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
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Episode 31
The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
1996-11-01 · 25mA tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
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Episode 32
Dad, You've Been Arrested
1996-11-08 · 25mTsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
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Episode 33
Love Tastes Like Curry
1996-11-15 · 25mThe 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.
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Episode 34
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
1996-11-22 · 25mIt's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
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Episode 35
There Is a Reason for These Presents
1996-11-29 · 25mTsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
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Episode 36
Take Me to Kusatsu
1996-12-06 · 25mWinter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
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Episode 37
Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
1996-12-13 · 25mAkito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
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Episode 38
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
1996-12-20 · 25mSana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
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Episode 39
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
1997-01-03 · 25mMoth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
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Episode 40
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
1997-01-10 · 25mThe Kurata household copes with a major setback.
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E41
Episode 41
He Got Me Blacklisted
1997-01-17 · 25mSana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
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Episode 42
The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
1997-01-24 · 25mOnda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.
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Episode 43
My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
1997-01-31 · 25mReporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter, but Sana says that it's not true and then declares that they are lovers.
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Episode 44
Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
1997-02-07 · 25mGomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
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Episode 45
Mixed Feelings About Valentines
1997-02-14 · 25mTakeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
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Episode 46
Am I Wrong for Running Away?
1997-02-21 · 25mSana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
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E47
Episode 47
Under the Same Roof with You
1997-02-28 · 25mThe apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
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Episode 48
Father, You Are My Father
1997-03-07 · 25mMisako learns something about Takeshi.
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E49
Episode 49
This Is Our Last Scene Together
1997-03-14 · 25mTakeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
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Episode 50
Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
1997-03-21 · 25mDepressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.
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E51
Episode 51
Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
1997-04-04 · 25mA clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.
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Episode 52
The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
1997-04-04 · 25mIt's the first day of middle school, and Sana meets a new girl, Fuka, in the bathroom. They discover they have much in common.
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Episode 53
My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
1997-04-11 · 25mFuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.
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E54
Episode 54
Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
1997-04-18 · 25mSana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
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Episode 55
The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
1997-04-25 · 25mSana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
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Episode 56
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
1997-05-02 · 25mSana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
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Episode 57
A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
1997-05-09 · 25mFuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.
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Episode 58
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
1997-05-16 · 25mNaozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
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Episode 59
Getting Over Injuries and Storms
1997-05-23 · 25mSana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
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Episode 60
Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
1997-05-30 · 25mUpon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.
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Episode 61
I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
1997-06-06 · 25mSana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
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Episode 62
This Summer Literally Burned Up
1997-06-13 · 25mSana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
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Episode 63
You Can't Believe the Rumors
1997-06-20 · 25mSana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
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Episode 64
The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
1997-06-27 · 25mNaozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
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Episode 65
And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
1997-07-04 · 25mAfter mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
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Episode 66
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
1997-07-11 · 25mSana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
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Episode 67
New York Is Filled with Suspense
1997-07-18 · 25mStrange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
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Episode 68
The World Is Filled with Mysteries
1997-06-25 · 25mRei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
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Episode 69
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
1997-08-01 · 25mSana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
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Episode 70
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
1997-08-08 · 25mSana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
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Episode 71
The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
1997-08-15 · 25mBrad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
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Episode 72
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
1997-08-22 · 25mBrad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
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Episode 73
The Stupid American Parent and Child
1997-08-29 · 25mSecil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
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Episode 74
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
1997-09-05 · 25mYuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
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Episode 75
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
1997-09-12 · 25mSecil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
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Episode 76
Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
1997-09-19 · 25mNaozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
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Episode 77
Papa, This Is Your Fault!
1997-09-26 · 25mNaozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
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Episode 78
First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
1997-10-03 · 25mAs Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
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Episode 79
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
1997-10-10 · 25mGary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
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Episode 80
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
1997-10-17 · 25mSana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
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Episode 81
Hello, Goodbye, My Love
1997-10-24 · 25mSana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
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Episode 82
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
1997-10-31 · 25mNaozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
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Episode 83
Only the Best Couples
1997-11-07 · 25mSana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
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Episode 84
The New Manager Is a PYT
1997-11-14 · 25mNaozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
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Episode 85
There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
1997-11-21 · 25mSana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
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Episode 86
Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
1997-11-28 · 25mFuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
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Episode 87
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
1997-12-05 · 25mFuka and Akito assess their relationship.
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Episode 88
So This Kind of Day Has Come
1997-12-12 · 25mSand decides to quit acting and return to school.
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Episode 89
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
1997-12-19 · 25mSana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
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Episode 90
Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
1997-12-30 · 25mIn this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
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Episode 91
The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
1998-01-09 · 25mSana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
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Episode 92
The Easiest but Not Math Video
1998-01-16 · 25mSana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
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Episode 93
They're Appearing with the Same Name
1998-01-23 · 25mSana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
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Episode 94
If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
1998-01-30 · 25mSana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
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Episode 95
Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
1998-02-06 · 25mTakaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
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Episode 96
Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
1998-02-13 · 25mAsako 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?
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Episode 97
The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
1998-02-27 · 25mMisako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
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Episode 98
Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
1998-02-27 · 25mIt'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.
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Episode 99
The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
1998-03-06 · 25mSana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
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Episode 100
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
1998-03-13 · 25mThe 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.
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Episode 101
All Three of Them Disappeared
1998-03-20 · 25mOther kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
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Episode 102
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
1998-03-27 · 25mSengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.
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Shizue Oda
Sana Kurata (voice)
Ryou Naitou
Rei Sagami (voice)
Tatsuya Nakazaki
Akito Hayama (voice)
Hana Kino
Misako Kurata (voice)
Harumi Ikoma
Fuka Matsui (voice)
