Season 1
102 episodes · 1996
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.
1I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.
2The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.
3Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
Sana learns about Akito's weakness.
4Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.
5Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.
6Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.
7Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.
8A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.
9Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.
10Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.
11Father, You Are His Father
Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.
12This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.
13My Name Is Going to Change
Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.
14The Summer of My Promise (1)
Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.
15The Summer of My Promise (2)
Akito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.
16Heart-Pounding Twice Over
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.
17Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.
18A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.
19The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.
20Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
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.
21Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.
22Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.
23Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.
24Math Life Drives Me Batty
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.
25A Band-Aid for the Heart?
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.
26Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.
27Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
Misako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.
28Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.
29She's Here! Mother's Mother
Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.
30My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.
31The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.
32Dad, You've Been Arrested
Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.
33Love Tastes Like Curry
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.
34A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.
35There Is a Reason for These Presents
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.
36Take Me to Kusatsu
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.
37Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.
38A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.
39100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.
40Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
The Kurata household copes with a major setback.
41He Got Me Blacklisted
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
42The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.
43My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
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.
44Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.
45Mixed Feelings About Valentines
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.
46Am I Wrong for Running Away?
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
47Under the Same Roof with You
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.
48Father, You Are My Father
Misako learns something about Takeshi.
49This Is Our Last Scene Together
Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.
50Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.
51Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
A clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.
52The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
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.
53My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.
54Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.
55The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.
56I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.
57A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.
58Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.
59Getting Over Injuries and Storms
Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.
60Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.
61I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.
62This Summer Literally Burned Up
Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.
63You Can't Believe the Rumors
Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.
64The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.
65And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.
66Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.
67New York Is Filled with Suspense
Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.
68The World Is Filled with Mysteries
Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.
69You Also Have Emerald Eyes
Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.
70Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.
71The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.
72You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.
73The Stupid American Parent and Child
Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.
74The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.
75Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.
76Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.
77Papa, This Is Your Fault!
Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.
78First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.
79There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.
80Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.
81Hello, Goodbye, My Love
Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.
82We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.
83Only the Best Couples
Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.
84The New Manager Is a PYT
Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.
85There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."
86Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.
87Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.
88So This Kind of Day Has Come
Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.
89Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.
90Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.
91The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.
92The Easiest but Not Math Video
Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.
93They're Appearing with the Same Name
Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.
94If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."
95Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
Takaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?
96Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
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?
97The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...
98Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
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.
99The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.
100The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
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.
101All Three of Them Disappeared
Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.
102Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.