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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.
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- E1 I'm an Elementary School Student with a PimpNext upApr 5, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
- E2 The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey MountainApr 12, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
- E3 Operation Eyeball, Toothball!Apr 26, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
- E4 Lone Wolf, Awooo!May 3, 1996 · 25 min
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Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
- E5 Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?May 3, 1996 · 25 min
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While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
- E6 Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to EatMay 10, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
- E7 Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love RivalryMay 17, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
- E8 A Juice-Drenched First KissMay 24, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
- E9 Pinch, Pinch, Sana's LoveMay 31, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
- E10 Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies AwayJun 7, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
- E11 Father, You Are His FatherJun 14, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E12 This Time, Sana Is the Lonely WolfJun 21, 1996 · 25 min
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Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
- E13 My Name Is Going to ChangeJun 28, 1996 · 25 min
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Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
- E14 The Summer of My Promise (1)Jul 5, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E15 The Summer of My Promise (2)Jul 12, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E16 Heart-Pounding Twice OverJul 19, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
- E17 Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's BookJul 26, 1996 · 25 min
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Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
- E18 A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-SeekAug 2, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
- E19 The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, TooAug 9, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
- E20 Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!Aug 16, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E21 Could Be a Small-Size HayamaAug 23, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
- E22 Heart of Karate and Announcement of RetirementAug 30, 1996 · 25 min
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Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
- E23 Clear, with Occasional Gone MissingSep 6, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
- E24 Math Life Drives Me BattySep 13, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E25 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.
- E26 Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is ComingSep 27, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
- E27 Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me MoneyOct 4, 1996 · 25 min
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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.
- E28 Love-Love, Father Hayama's SongOct 11, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.
- E29 She's Here! Mother's MotherOct 18, 1996 · 25 min
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Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
- E30 My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear ItOct 25, 1996 · 25 min
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Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
- E31 The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still OnNov 1, 1996 · 25 min
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A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
- E32 Dad, You've Been ArrestedNov 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.
- E33 Love Tastes Like CurryNov 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.
- E34 A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1Nov 22, 1996 · 25 min
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It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
- E35 There Is a Reason for These PresentsNov 29, 1996 · 25 min
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Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
- E36 Take Me to KusatsuDec 6, 1996 · 25 min
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Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
- E37 Kiss! Fight! Karate and TrumpetDec 13, 1996 · 25 min
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Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
- E38 A Heart-Pounding Kiss at ChristmasDec 20, 1996 · 25 min
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Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
- E39 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of FuryJan 3, 1997 · 25 min
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Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
- E40 Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless GirlJan 10, 1997 · 25 min
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The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
- E41 He Got Me BlacklistedJan 17, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
- E42 The Delirious Nick-of-Time DeadlineJan 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.
- E43 My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to MeJan 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.
- E44 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.
- E45 Mixed Feelings About ValentinesFeb 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
- E46 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.
- E47 Under the Same Roof with YouFeb 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.
- E48 Father, You Are My FatherMar 7, 1997 · 25 min
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Misako learns something about Takeshi.
- E49 This Is Our Last Scene TogetherMar 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
- E50 Spring Comes In an Avalanche of TearsMar 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.
- E51 Up to Today, and as of TomorrowApr 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.
- E52 The Best Friend I Met in the RestroomApr 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.
- E53 My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a KissApr 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.
- E54 Sana Wasn't Ready for LoveApr 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.
- E55 The Actress Is Holing Up in the MountainsApr 25, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
- E56 I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, SeriousMay 2, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
- E57 A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by SushiMay 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.
- E58 Lovey Dovey Times in the MountainsMay 16, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
- E59 Getting Over Injuries and StormsMay 23, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
- E60 Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been RejectedMay 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.
- E61 I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's BrokenJun 6, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
- E62 This Summer Literally Burned UpJun 13, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
- E63 You Can't Believe the RumorsJun 20, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
- E64 The Truth Has to Be SomewhereJun 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.
- E65 And Now, Those Two Face a Long GoodbyeJul 4, 1997 · 25 min
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After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
- E66 Run Away, Run Away, Across the SeaJul 11, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
- E67 New York Is Filled with SuspenseJul 18, 1997 · 25 min
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Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
- E68 The World Is Filled with MysteriesJun 25, 1997 · 25 min
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Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
- E69 You Also Have Emerald EyesAug 1, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
- E70 Lunchtime Seems DangerousAug 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.
- E71 The Mother Was a Complete SurpriseAug 15, 1997 · 25 min
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Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
- E72 You Found Out Too Much About My SecretAug 22, 1997 · 25 min
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Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
- E73 The Stupid American Parent and ChildAug 29, 1997 · 25 min
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Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
- E74 The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting AwaySep 5, 1997 · 25 min
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Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
- E75 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.
- E76 Should I Go Home? Maybe I ShouldSep 19, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
- E77 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.
- E78 First and Final Fight Between Parent and ChildOct 3, 1997 · 25 min
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As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
- E79 There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be FathersOct 10, 1997 · 25 min
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Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
- E80 Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1Oct 17, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
- E81 Hello, Goodbye, My LoveOct 24, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
- E82 We've Been Getting Along Great Ever SinceOct 31, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
- E83 Only the Best CouplesNov 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.
- E84 The New Manager Is a PYTNov 14, 1997 · 25 min
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Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
- E85 There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be SaidNov 21, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
- E86 Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't SeeNov 28, 1997 · 25 min
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Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
- E87 Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?Dec 5, 1997 · 25 min
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Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
- E88 So This Kind of Day Has ComeDec 12, 1997 · 25 min
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Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
- E89 Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My HeartDec 19, 1997 · 25 min
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Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
- E90 Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri UrinalDec 30, 1997 · 25 min
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In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
- E91 The New Year Came and So Did a FanJan 9, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
- E92 The Easiest but Not Math VideoJan 16, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
- E93 They're Appearing with the Same NameJan 23, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
- E94 If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy SpringJan 30, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
- E95 Maybe Things Can Go Back to NormalFeb 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?
- E96 Waiting but Rushing Adults in LoveFeb 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?
- E97 The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me MoneyFeb 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...
- E98 Big Sis Seems to Be in LoveFeb 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.
- E99 The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It OutMar 6, 1998 · 25 min
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Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
- E100 The Blackboard Erasers DisappearedMar 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.
- E101 All Three of Them DisappearedMar 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.
- E102 Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!Mar 27, 1998 · 25 min
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Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.
Cast & crew
Created by Miho Obana
Ryou Naitou
Hana Kino
Harumi IkomaImages · 6
