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