Kodocha
📺 SERIES
Kodocha
⭐ 7.5 TV-PG Season 1 Japanese
Overview
Storyline
Sana, a child star, deals with her eccentric mom's quirks, a "boyfriend" manager, and Akito, a troublemaker at school. Together, they face challenges like divorce, finding humor along the way.
Cast & Media Details
Stars Shizue Oda, Tomoko Hikita, Tatsuya Nakazaki, Laura Bailey
Genre Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance
Release Date 05 Apr, 1996
Total Seasons 2 Seasons
Runtime 22m
Country Japan
Audio / Language Japanese
Production Studio Gallop, Nihon Ad Systems (NAS)
IMDb Votes 654
SEASON (1)
I'm an Elementary Student with an Agent
1. I'm an Elementary Student with an Agent ⭐ 7.5
05 Apr, 1996 · 14 votes
Sana Kurata is a famous 11 year old girl who can't take any more of the class boys "monkey business," so she decides to stand up to Akito the "Boss Monkey" and gain control so she can actually learn.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Our Class Is a Monkey Mountain
2. Our Class Is a Monkey Mountain ⭐ 7.2
12 Apr, 1996 · 7 votes
Sana unleashes the revolt of the girls against the boys but only one of her classmates, Mami Suzuki, will pay the price. Luckily, Sana and her classmates manage to save her. Sana's mother suggests that they find the weak point of the pack leader, Akito to make it clear who's in charge.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Operation: Eyeball-Tooth
3. Operation: Eyeball-Tooth ⭐ 7.8
19 Apr, 1996 · 6 votes
Tsuyoshi Oki, Akito's best friend, reveals to Sana that the boy suffers from vertigo, so the girl organizes a bungee jumping competition in the school gym: whoever emits fewer noises during the fall will win the race. Sure of winning, Sana throws herself with the rubber band but, during the flight, she emits a scream, while Akito manages to restrain himself.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Lonely Wolf, Hooowwwlll...
4. Lonely Wolf, Hooowwwlll... ⭐ 7.5
26 Apr, 1996 · 7 votes
Sana realizes that Akito tends to isolate himself more and more and decides to investigate his private life. When she goes to the boy's house, she notices that her sister, Natsumi Hayama, treats him very badly. Furthermore, Akito reacts very badly when his companions make fun of Tsuyoshi because he is "too attached to his mother".
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Grey Grey Hayama, Where Are You Going?
5. Grey Grey Hayama, Where Are You Going?
03 May, 1996
Sana is offered to work in a television drama. Since the plot of the drama is very similar to Akito's experience, Sana thinks that thanks to her acting, she will be able to restore peace between the members of the boy's family.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Stupid Oyakodon Tastes Bad
6. Stupid Oyakodon Tastes Bad
10 May, 1996
At the film studios Sana meets Asako Kurumi, the lead actress of the drama, while Rei mysteriously disappears. During the interview for the presentation of the program, the girl sees Akito's father pass by and, after having reprimanded him for his conduct in the family, she asks him to see the show on TV. When Sana goes to the boy's house to make sure the Hayama family is watching the play, she notices that Akito is not there and goes to look for him.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Kurumi, Cool Cool Love Rival
7. Kurumi, Cool Cool Love Rival
17 May, 1996
Asako Kurumi asks to be able to do an interview with Sana. The latter realizes that every time she meets the actress, Rei suddenly disappears. Eventually the girl understands the reason for these disappearances.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Juice-Covered First Kiss
8. Juice-Covered First Kiss
24 May, 1996
Sana distances herself a little from Rei because she fears that he will abandon her to be with Asako. Sana goes on a field trip with her class to visit the town hall.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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A Pinch-Pinch of Sana's Love
9. A Pinch-Pinch of Sana's Love
31 May, 1996
Rei learns what happened to the trip and has Sana's mother summon Akito, hoping that the woman will give him a good wash of the head. Instead, she just wants to figure out if her daughter's friend is a good guy. Asako, on the other hand, decides to go to Sana's house to clarify her relationship with Rei.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Love Flew Away Like a Chick
10. Love Flew Away Like a Chick
07 Jun, 1996
Sana is convinced that Rei is her first love and that he confides everything to her. Misako, Sana's mother, believes that her daughter should open her eyes: Rei is a regularly salaried collaborator and is an adult who, as such, also has a private life that Sana is not required to know.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Dad, You Were My Dad
11. Dad, You Were My Dad
14 Jun, 1996
Akito's father feels bad. Akito and Sana, during this story, show themselves very united and help each other. Sana manages to get Rei and Asako to meet.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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This Time Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
12. This Time Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
21 Jun, 1996
Due to busy work commitments, Sana forgets to go to Hisae's birthday, one of her classmates. The girl and her friends are very offended by this gesture.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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My Name's Going to Change
13. My Name's Going to Change
28 Jun, 1996
Akito and Sana discover that Tsuyoshi's parents have just separated and decide to stay close to him and help them with the moving.
Director: Akitarô Daichi, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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A Summer Promise: First Part
14. A Summer Promise: First Part
05 Jul, 1996
The class participates in a trip to the mountains. During the evening Sana and Akito get lost and he takes the opportunity to ask her what troubles her.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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A Summer Promise: Continuation
15. A Summer Promise: Continuation
12 Jul, 1996
Back in the city, Sana meets a young actor, Naozumi Kamura, with whom she will have to shoot a new commercial.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Two Pounding Hearts
16. Two Pounding Hearts
19 Jul, 1996
On the last day of her vacation, Sana takes part in a theatrical performance to which her friends are invited as spectators. Here Naozumi and Akito know each other. The former tries to make Akito feel inadequate: since the latter does not have a hobby, he cannot be the ideal guy for Sana. From this moment on the boy will decide to devote himself to karate.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Mother's Book of Surprises
17. Mother's Book of Surprises
26 Jul, 1996
Misako Kurata's autobiography is published.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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The Hungry Couple Playing Hide-and-Seek
18. The Hungry Couple Playing Hide-and-Seek
02 Aug, 1996
Misako's home is under siege by reporters and Akito decides to host Sana at his home until the waters have calmed down. Here the girl joins Natsumi who reveals embarrassing information about her brother.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Crying Crying Daughter, Mother Is Also Crying
19. Crying Crying Daughter, Mother Is Also Crying
09 Aug, 1996
After reading the book written by Misako, Keiko Sakai decides to show up.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Feeling Good at the Sana-chan Quiz
20. Feeling Good at the Sana-chan Quiz
16 Aug, 1996
Sana, Akito, Miho Obana and Zenjiro's manager participate in a quiz conducted by Babbit and Zenjiro, with questions based on the first nine episodes of the anime. Clips extracted from the above episodes are shown. (Episode filler)
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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It's a Small-Sized Hayama?
21. It's a Small-Sized Hayama?
23 Aug, 1996
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi; Sana goes through a chain of events to defeat a small boy.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Karate Mind and Retirement Declaration
22. Karate Mind and Retirement Declaration
30 Aug, 1996
Akito is not happy with his first karate lesson; Sana considers leaving show business.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Clear Skies with Occasional Disappearing
23. Clear Skies with Occasional Disappearing
26 Sep, 1996
Mariko, Sana's little stepsister wants to see Sana and is missing. Sana helps in searching for her.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Math Life Makes Me Crazy
24. Math Life Makes Me Crazy
13 Sep, 1996
Ms. Ando threatens Class 3 of not advancing to junior high school; Sana freaks out over math.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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A Band-Aid for Wounded Feelings?
25. A Band-Aid for Wounded Feelings?
20 Sep, 1996
Mami is scared of Akito, and Sana of course tries to fix this.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Morning's Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Comes
26. Morning's Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Comes
27 Sep, 1996
Sana's gift to Aono, a little baby chick, has grown into Piyoko.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Give Me Sympathy & Loan Me Money
27. Give Me Sympathy & Loan Me Money
04 Oct, 1996
Misako's ex-husband, Ryosuke asks Sana for a favor; Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried.
Director: Akitarô Daichi, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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Romantic Father Hayama's Song
28. Romantic Father Hayama's Song
11 Oct, 1996
Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave; it is Akito's Birthday; Sana, Tsyoshi, and Natsumi meet a mysterious woman.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Here She Comes, Mama's Mama
29. Here She Comes, Mama's Mama
18 Oct, 1996
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo; Misako refuses to cooperate with Shizuka's schemes.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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My Boyfriend Has Endurance
30. My Boyfriend Has Endurance
25 Oct, 1996
Asako stars in a romantic drama with Takuya Kimochi; Rei gets upset because of a love scene.
Director: Akitarô Daichi, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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The Snake Barges In
31. The Snake Barges In
01 Nov, 1996
A tabloid photographer is determined to get a scoop on Sana; Akito is brought into the middle.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Dad, You're Arrested
32. Dad, You're Arrested
08 Nov, 1996
Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on when their father is jailed.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Love Has Curry's Taste
33. Love Has Curry's Taste
15 Nov, 1996
Mitsuya-sensei takes the girls' side, and Tanaka-sensei takes the boys' side in a battle over chores.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Heart Singing 3-2-1
34. Heart Singing 3-2-1
22 Nov, 1996
Sana plans a birthday party for Zenjiro; Sana meets two new friends.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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The Reason for the Present
35. The Reason for the Present
29 Nov, 1996
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift; Tsuyoshi avoids Aya.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Take Me to Kusatsu
36. Take Me to Kusatsu
06 Dec, 1996
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu; the Hayama family are surprise guests, invited by her matchmaking grandmama.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Kiss! Karate & Trumpet Fight
37. Kiss! Karate & Trumpet Fight
13 Dec, 1996
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana; Sana stresses about a job; Rei is looking forward to his Christmas Eve date with Asako.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Pounding-Heart Kiss for Christmas
38. Pounding-Heart Kiss for Christmas
20 Dec, 1996
Sana is throwing a Christmas party; Akito is unsure what to get for Sana.
Director: Akitarô Daichi, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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100 Haya-moths Buzzing Around
39. 100 Haya-moths Buzzing Around
03 Jan, 1997
Haya-moth turns everyone into moths; remix of the first couple episodes in prehistoric times.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Suddenly Homeless One Day
40. Suddenly Homeless One Day
14 Feb, 1997
The Kurata household has a setback; Sana and Misako remain optimistic; Rei faces greater obstacles as Sana's manager.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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That Person Forced Me Out
41. That Person Forced Me Out
17 Jan, 1997
Sana can not find work; the issue seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Frantic Just Before the Deadline
42. Frantic Just Before the Deadline
24 Jan, 1997
Onda asked Sana to write a book; Sana frantically tries to finish the book before the deadline.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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He's Like My Father
43. He's Like My Father
31 Jan, 1997
Reporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter; Sana declares that they are lovers.
Director: Akitarô Daichi
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Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
44. Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
17 Feb, 1997
Gomi shoplifts and runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot; Akito is blamed.
Director: Akitarô Daichi, Shin'ichi Watanabe
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