
Kodocha
Romaji: Kodomo no Omocha
Native: こどものおもちゃ
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Episodes (102)
I`m an Elementary School Student with an Agent
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Operation Eyeball, Toothball
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Where Are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?
Crazy Stew Family Crisis
Asako Kurumi? Rival in Love!
A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss
Double Double Sana`s Love Trouble
Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!
Mr. Hayama, You`re a Real Dad
This Time, Sana Is the Lone Wolf
My Name`s Going to Change
The Promised Summer, Part 1
The Promised Summer, Part 2
Two Pounding Hearts
Mother`s Book of Surprises
Two Hungry People Playing Hide and Seek
Daughter Cries, Mother Cries
Sana`s Super Happy Quiz Show
Look Out! It`s a Pint-Sized Akito!
Karate Heart, Quiting Blues
Sunny, with Occasional Disappearing
Math Mess
A Bandage for a Broken Heart
Every Chicken Has Its Day
Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough
The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama
Here She Comes, Mama`s Mama
Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster
A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes
Daddy, You`re Busted!
Love Tastes Like Curry
Three, Two, One: Sing!
There`s a Reason for the Gift
Take Me to Kusatsu!
Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss
The Special Christmas Kiss
100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo
Suddenly One Day, I`m Homeless Sana!
He Got Me Blacklisted!
The Deadline`s Here!
Age Difference, Schmage Difference
Gomi, Gomi, Where Are You Going?
Bittersweet Valentine`s Day
Am I Wrong?
Under the Same Roof with You
Father, You Were My Father
The Final Scene
Through the Tears, Spring Comes
Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow
I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom
The First Kiss Ruined My Life.
Sana-chan who cannot love completely!
Actress goes to the mountains to shoot a movie.
Really! Really! Sincerely really!
Pretend to be a boyfriend for sushi...
There is love in the mountains...With you!!!
Working Hard Recovering From an Injury
Love Awakened After Loss
I`m Not the One Who Gets Turned Down and Cries.
The Continuous Flames of This Summer
Don`t Believe in Rumors
Somewhere there lies the truth.
The two of them finally bid goodbye
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Ocean.
Suspense in New York
Experiencing the mysteries of life.
Is there a goddess of love now? You also have emerald eyes.
Suspense at lunchtime
It Was A Suddenly Appearing Mother
I know too much! My secret!
Stupid Mother & Daughter in America
Mother`s conspiracy.
Daughter, where in Manhattan are you?
Should we go back? Will we go back?
Papa, this is all your fault!
The first and last Mother-Son battle
A Father Who is Unable to be a Father
To sing again, three, two, one
Hello, Good Bye, My Love.
We Got Along Great Afterwards.
Perhaps they are all best couples.
The Manager Danger
Dialogue that cannot be spoken.
All is clear when you cannot see
Everything suddenly came to a halt!
So This Kind Of Day Has Come!
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
Mecha Hayama is Hayama`s Mama
Fan comes to visit first thing in the New Year
A Simple Math Video
Same Name Appears!
Child`s Toy Rises from the Dead
Back to Normal.
Adult love -- that could wait!
The happy-lending-money scheme.
When My Elder Sister is in Love!
Karate Club Is A Good Place - Come For A Bit
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
Three Disappeared Together
Kodocha To Be Continued, Come Hell or High Water!

I`m an Elementary School Student with an Agent
calendar_today1996-04-05Sana Kurata is a sixth grader at Jimbo School, and the star of a variety show. Her class is a mess because of a troublemaker named Akito Hayama. When she tries to defend her teacher, he ignores her, and Sana gets really mad. Out of frustration, Sana complains about Akito on her TV show.

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
calendar_today1996-04-12Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her. Akito's reaction surprises and angers Sana even more. He hurts one of her friends and she slaps him. They confront each other privately and exchange threats.

Operation Eyeball, Toothball
calendar_today1996-04-19Sana learns about Akito's weakness, a fear of heights, and tries to exploit it, but fails to think it through. She challenges Akito to a contest, and ends up losing herself. However, Rei gives her an even better idea: to take an embarrassing picture of Akito as blackmail.

Lone Wolf, Awooo!
calendar_today1996-04-26Akito has stopped acting up because of the picture, and another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title. They start to brawl, but Sana threatens to release the picture of Akito if he fights back because Sana insists violence is not the answer. In the end, she changes her mind, just a little bit, and allows one punch from Akito, who knocks out the other boy.

Where Are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?
calendar_today1996-05-03Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own, Akito's family. She learns that Akito's mom died giving birth to him and his sister blames him for her death.

Crazy Stew Family Crisis
calendar_today1996-05-10Sana is determined to make an impression with her next job on a TV drama, which is about a family with problems similar to Akito's. She even drags Akito's father home to watch it, only to fail to get the whole family to watch it together when Akito disappears.

Asako Kurumi? Rival in Love!
calendar_today1996-05-17Whenever Sana meets her drama co-star Asako, her manager Rei always disappears. Then, Asako asks Sana to do a "chat" with her, and Sana agrees. Rei tries to get out of driving her by pretending to have a stomach ache, but is found out.

A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss
calendar_today1996-05-24Sana learns why Rei has been acting so weird. So, she thinks that the field trip will help her forget. Up on the top floors Akito starts feeling sick.

Double Double Sana`s Love Trouble
calendar_today1996-05-31Sana copes with her surprising first kiss; Asako visits Rei, and Misako summons Akito.

Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!
calendar_today1996-06-07Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, to Akito's objections. She finds out Rei is not truly in love with her

Mr. Hayama, You`re a Real Dad
calendar_today1996-06-14Sana becomes a little more grown-up about Asako and Rei. The Hayama family has a family emergency. Sana gives Akito a Burutcha buzzer.

This Time, Sana Is the Lone Wolf
calendar_today1996-06-21After working too hard because her manager, Rei signed her up for many commercials, Sana forgets a promise she made with her friends. Her friends get very mad, and create an outcast of her.

My Name`s Going to Change
calendar_today1996-06-28Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend. Tsuoyishi's parents have divorce, and Tsuyoshi's mother needed help moving. Akito does something to bug Sana, when they got close again.

The Promised Summer, Part 1
calendar_today1996-07-05Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried. Sana is worried about the promise she made with her mother, which if fulfilled, might ruin the happy life they had.

The Promised Summer, Part 2
calendar_today1996-07-12Sana returns from the class trip, and learns that her next job will be a commercial with popular actor, Naozumi Kamura.

Two Pounding Hearts
calendar_today1996-07-19Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi. Akito makes a big decision about his life.

Mother`s Book of Surprises
calendar_today1996-07-26Misako's essay, "My Daughter and I" is released. The book reveals that Sana was found abandoned. Both Akito and Naozumi vie to help Sana through the pressures of intense media attention.

Two Hungry People Playing Hide and Seek
calendar_today1996-08-02After hearing about Sana's childhood, Akito rushes over there. He barges in and grabs her, heading towards his house. Where, Sana stays the night.

Daughter Cries, Mother Cries
calendar_today1996-08-09Sana meets her biological mother and her half-sister. Sana has fun with her little sister at the amusement park, but when her biological mother asks her to come live with her.

Sana`s Super Happy Quiz Show
calendar_today1996-08-16This episode is setup as Quiz Show, recapping the from the start of story to now. During the Quiz Show, Babbit is having fun at Sana's expense.

Look Out! It`s a Pint-Sized Akito!
calendar_today1996-08-23Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi. She meets a small boy, who seems to be like Akito, and she goes through a chain of events to defeat him.

Karate Heart, Quiting Blues
calendar_today1996-08-30Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons. Sana considers dropping out of show business.

Sunny, with Occasional Disappearing
calendar_today1996-09-26Sana helps find Mariko.

Math Mess
calendar_today1996-09-13Principal Narunaru goes on a business trip, and Ms. Ando takes this opportunity to threaten Class 3 of not advancing to junior high school!

A Bandage for a Broken Heart
calendar_today1996-09-20Due to an event that had happened when Akito was still causing trouble, Mami is scared of Akito, and Sana of course tries to fix this.

Every Chicken Has Its Day
calendar_today1996-09-27Sana's gift to Aono, a little baby chick, has grown into Piyoko.

Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough
calendar_today1996-10-04Misako's ex-husband, Ryosuke asks Sana for a favor. Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her.

The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama
calendar_today1996-10-11Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's Birthday. Sana, Tsyoshi, and Natsumi meet a mysterious woman, which they think that she is Mr. Hayama's new girlfriend.

Here She Comes, Mama`s Mama
calendar_today1996-10-18Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo. Grandma Shizuka brings with her quite a few other visitors. When Misako refuses to cooperate with Shizuka's schemes, she turns her attention to Sana.

Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster
calendar_today1996-10-25Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin. Rei gets upset because of a love scene.

A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes
calendar_today1996-11-01A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana. He brings Akito into the middle.

Daddy, You`re Busted!
calendar_today1996-11-08Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on. When it's time for Tsuyoshi's father to get out of jail, he wants to go see him when he gets out.

Love Tastes Like Curry
calendar_today1996-11-15The boys and girls of Class 3 battle it out over after-school cleaning chores. Mitsuya-sensei takes the girls' side, and Tanaka-sensei takes the boys' side. Aya and Tsuyoshi can't bear being apart during the fighting. Sana proclaims war.

Three, Two, One: Sing!
calendar_today1996-11-22It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him. Sana on the way meets two new friends. One is a total diva, who despises Sana. Her ability to have instantaneous happiness influences one of the girls.

There`s a Reason for the Gift
calendar_today1996-11-29Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift. He avoids Aya because he falls in love with any girl who gives him a present so he's ashamed.

Take Me to Kusatsu!
calendar_today1996-12-06Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu. The Hayama family are surprise guests, invited by her matchmaking grandmama.

Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss
calendar_today1996-12-13Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job. Rei's distracted while looking forward to his Christmas Eve date with Asako, and Naozumi challenges Akito. While Sana worry about Naozumi kissing scene for work, but turns out its on the cheek.

The Special Christmas Kiss
calendar_today1996-12-20Sana is throwing a Christmas party. Akito was unsure what to get for Sana so he asks his friend and sister. They both tell him anything is good and to give her something from his heart.

100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo
calendar_today1997-01-03Part 1: Haya-moth turns everyone into moths. Part 2: Remix of the first couple episodes in prehistoric times.

Suddenly One Day, I`m Homeless Sana!
calendar_today1997-01-10The Kurata household copes with a setback. While Sana and Misako remain optimistic, Rei faces greater obstacles as Sana's manager.

He Got Me Blacklisted!
calendar_today1997-01-17Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.

The Deadline`s Here!
calendar_today1997-01-24Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left. And Sana then frantically tries to finish the book before the deadline.

Age Difference, Schmage Difference
calendar_today1997-01-31Reporters 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, Gomi, Where Are You Going?
calendar_today1997-02-07Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot. Akito gets the blame for it.

Bittersweet Valentine`s Day
calendar_today1997-02-14Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out. Sana then searches for him.

Am I Wrong?
calendar_today1997-02-21Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.

Under the Same Roof with You
calendar_today1997-02-28The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata Family is homeless.

Father, You Were My Father
calendar_today1997-03-07Misako learns something about Takeshi. Later Sana and Takeshi go to shoot a scene in their drama, and then Takeshi collapses during the shooting from a chronic disease.

The Final Scene
calendar_today1997-03-14Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter. He leaves the hospital to go shoot the drama with Sana. He dies at the end from a chronic disease with Sana in his arms.

Through the Tears, Spring Comes
calendar_today1997-03-21Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito has to convince her to come home.

Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow
calendar_today1997-03-28A flashback episode where several of Sana's friends gather to discuss the relationship of Sana and Akito. They all wear masks to conceal their identities.

I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom
calendar_today1997-04-04
The First Kiss Ruined My Life.
calendar_today1997-04-11
Sana-chan who cannot love completely!
calendar_today1997-04-18
Actress goes to the mountains to shoot a movie.
calendar_today1997-04-25
Really! Really! Sincerely really!
calendar_today1997-05-02
Pretend to be a boyfriend for sushi...
calendar_today1997-05-09
There is love in the mountains...With you!!!
calendar_today1997-05-16
Working Hard Recovering From an Injury
calendar_today1997-05-23
Love Awakened After Loss
calendar_today1997-05-30
I`m Not the One Who Gets Turned Down and Cries.
calendar_today1997-06-06
The Continuous Flames of This Summer
calendar_today1997-06-13
Don`t Believe in Rumors
calendar_today1997-06-20
Somewhere there lies the truth.
calendar_today1997-06-27
The two of them finally bid goodbye
calendar_today1997-07-04
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Ocean.
calendar_today1997-07-11
Suspense in New York
calendar_today1997-07-18
Experiencing the mysteries of life.
calendar_today1997-07-25
Is there a goddess of love now? You also have emerald eyes.
calendar_today1997-08-01
Suspense at lunchtime
calendar_today1997-08-08
It Was A Suddenly Appearing Mother
calendar_today1997-08-15
I know too much! My secret!
calendar_today1997-08-22
Stupid Mother & Daughter in America
calendar_today1997-08-29
Mother`s conspiracy.
calendar_today1997-09-05
Daughter, where in Manhattan are you?
calendar_today1997-09-12
Should we go back? Will we go back?
calendar_today1997-09-19
Papa, this is all your fault!
calendar_today1997-09-26
The first and last Mother-Son battle
calendar_today1997-10-03
A Father Who is Unable to be a Father
calendar_today1997-10-10
To sing again, three, two, one
calendar_today1997-10-17
Hello, Good Bye, My Love.
calendar_today1997-10-24
We Got Along Great Afterwards.
calendar_today1997-10-31
Perhaps they are all best couples.
calendar_today1997-11-07
The Manager Danger
calendar_today1997-11-14
Dialogue that cannot be spoken.
calendar_today1997-11-21
All is clear when you cannot see
calendar_today1997-11-28
Everything suddenly came to a halt!
calendar_today1997-12-05
So This Kind Of Day Has Come!
calendar_today1997-12-12
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
calendar_today1997-12-19
Mecha Hayama is Hayama`s Mama
calendar_today1997-12-30
Fan comes to visit first thing in the New Year
calendar_today1998-01-09
A Simple Math Video
calendar_today1998-01-16
Same Name Appears!
calendar_today1998-01-23
Child`s Toy Rises from the Dead
calendar_today1998-01-30
Back to Normal.
calendar_today1998-02-06
Adult love -- that could wait!
calendar_today1998-02-13
The happy-lending-money scheme.
calendar_today1998-02-20
When My Elder Sister is in Love!
calendar_today1998-02-27
Karate Club Is A Good Place - Come For A Bit
calendar_today1998-03-06
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
calendar_today1998-03-13
Three Disappeared Together
calendar_today1998-03-20
Kodocha To Be Continued, Come Hell or High Water!
calendar_today1998-03-27Characters & Voice Cast

Akito Hayama
MAIN
Sana Kurata
MAIN
Misako Kurata
MAIN
Tsuyoshi Ooki
MAIN
Rei Sagami
MAIN
Natsumi Hayama
SUPPORTING
Naru Naru
SUPPORTING
Ayumi
SUPPORTING
Yui
SUPPORTING
Grandpa Kurata
SUPPORTING
Aya Sugita
SUPPORTING
Fuuka Matsui
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