S1 E1 - I'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.

Apr 5, 1996 • 25m

S1 E2 - The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

Sana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.

Apr 12, 1996 • 25m

S1 E3 - Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

Apr 26, 1996 • 25m

S1 E4 - Lone Wolf, Awooo!

Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.

May 3, 1996 • 25m

S1 E5 - Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.

May 3, 1996 • 25m

S1 E6 - Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.

May 10, 1996 • 25m

S1 E7 - Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

May 17, 1996 • 25m

S1 E8 - A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

Sana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.

May 24, 1996 • 25m

S1 E9 - Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

May 31, 1996 • 25m

S1 E10 - Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

Jun 7, 1996 • 25m

S1 E11 - Father, 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.

Jun 14, 1996 • 25m

S1 E12 - This 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.

Jun 21, 1996 • 25m

S1 E13 - My Name Is Going to Change

Tsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.

Jun 28, 1996 • 25m

S1 E14 - The 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.

Jul 5, 1996 • 25m

S1 E15 - The 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.

Jul 12, 1996 • 25m

S1 E16 - Heart-Pounding Twice Over

Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.

Jul 19, 1996 • 25m

S1 E17 - Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

Misako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.

Jul 26, 1996 • 25m

S1 E18 - A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

Aug 2, 1996 • 25m

S1 E19 - The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

Aug 9, 1996 • 25m

S1 E20 - Feeling 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.

Aug 16, 1996 • 25m

S1 E21 - Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

Aug 23, 1996 • 25m

S1 E22 - Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.

Aug 30, 1996 • 25m

S1 E23 - Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

Sana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.

Sep 6, 1996 • 25m

S1 E24 - Math 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.

Sep 13, 1996 • 25m

S1 E25 - A 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.

Sep 20, 1996 • 25m

S1 E26 - Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

Sana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.

Sep 27, 1996 • 25m

S1 E27 - Give 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.

Oct 4, 1996 • 25m

S1 E28 - Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

Sana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.

Oct 11, 1996 • 25m

S1 E29 - She's Here! Mother's Mother

Misako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.

Oct 18, 1996 • 25m

S1 E30 - My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.

Oct 25, 1996 • 25m

S1 E31 - The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.

Nov 1, 1996 • 25m

S1 E32 - Dad, You've Been Arrested

Tsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.

Nov 8, 1996 • 25m

S1 E33 - Love 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.

Nov 15, 1996 • 25m

S1 E34 - A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.

Nov 22, 1996 • 25m

S1 E35 - There Is a Reason for These Presents

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

Nov 29, 1996 • 25m

S1 E36 - Take Me to Kusatsu

Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.

Dec 6, 1996 • 25m

S1 E37 - Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

Akito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.

Dec 13, 1996 • 25m

S1 E38 - A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

Sana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.

Dec 20, 1996 • 25m

S1 E39 - 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

Moth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.

Jan 3, 1997 • 25m

S1 E40 - Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

Jan 10, 1997 • 25m

S1 E41 - He Got Me Blacklisted

Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.

Jan 17, 1997 • 25m

S1 E42 - The 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.

Jan 24, 1997 • 25m

S1 E43 - My 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.

Jan 31, 1997 • 25m

S1 E44 - Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot.

Feb 7, 1997 • 25m

S1 E45 - Mixed Feelings About Valentines

Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.

Feb 14, 1997 • 25m

S1 E46 - Am I Wrong for Running Away?

Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.

Feb 21, 1997 • 25m

S1 E47 - Under the Same Roof with You

The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.

Feb 28, 1997 • 25m

S1 E48 - Father, You Are My Father

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

Mar 7, 1997 • 25m

S1 E49 - This Is Our Last Scene Together

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

Mar 14, 1997 • 25m

S1 E50 - Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.

Mar 21, 1997 • 25m

S1 E51 - Up 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.

Apr 4, 1997 • 25m

S1 E52 - The 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.

Apr 4, 1997 • 25m

S1 E53 - My 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.

Apr 11, 1997 • 25m

S1 E54 - Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

Sana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.

Apr 18, 1997 • 25m

S1 E55 - The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

Sana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.

Apr 25, 1997 • 25m

S1 E56 - I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

Sana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.

May 2, 1997 • 25m

S1 E57 - A 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.

May 9, 1997 • 25m

S1 E58 - Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

May 16, 1997 • 25m

S1 E59 - Getting Over Injuries and Storms

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

May 23, 1997 • 25m

S1 E60 - Somtimes 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.

May 30, 1997 • 25m

S1 E61 - I'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.

Jun 6, 1997 • 25m

S1 E62 - This Summer Literally Burned Up

Sana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.

Jun 13, 1997 • 25m

S1 E63 - You Can't Believe the Rumors

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

Jun 20, 1997 • 25m

S1 E64 - The 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.

Jun 27, 1997 • 25m

S1 E65 - And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

After mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.

Jul 4, 1997 • 25m

S1 E66 - Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

Sana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.

Jul 11, 1997 • 25m

S1 E67 - New York Is Filled with Suspense

Strange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.

Jul 18, 1997 • 25m

S1 E68 - The World Is Filled with Mysteries

Rei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.

Jun 25, 1997 • 25m

S1 E69 - You Also Have Emerald Eyes

Sana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.

Aug 1, 1997 • 25m

S1 E70 - Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

Sana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.

Aug 8, 1997 • 25m

S1 E71 - The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

Aug 15, 1997 • 25m

S1 E72 - You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

Aug 22, 1997 • 25m

S1 E73 - The Stupid American Parent and Child

Secil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.

Aug 29, 1997 • 25m

S1 E74 - The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

Yuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.

Sep 5, 1997 • 25m

S1 E75 - Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.

Sep 12, 1997 • 25m

S1 E76 - Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

Naozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.

Sep 19, 1997 • 25m

S1 E77 - Papa, This Is Your Fault!

Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.

Sep 26, 1997 • 25m

S1 E78 - First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

As Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.

Oct 3, 1997 • 25m

S1 E79 - There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

Oct 10, 1997 • 25m

S1 E80 - Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.

Oct 17, 1997 • 25m

S1 E81 - Hello, Goodbye, My Love

Sana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.

Oct 24, 1997 • 25m

S1 E82 - We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

Oct 31, 1997 • 25m

S1 E83 - Only 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.

Nov 7, 1997 • 25m

S1 E84 - The New Manager Is a PYT

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

Nov 14, 1997 • 25m

S1 E85 - There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

Sana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."

Nov 21, 1997 • 25m

S1 E86 - Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

Fuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.

Nov 28, 1997 • 25m

S1 E87 - Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

Dec 5, 1997 • 25m

S1 E88 - So This Kind of Day Has Come

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

Dec 12, 1997 • 25m

S1 E89 - Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

Dec 19, 1997 • 25m

S1 E90 - Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal

In this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.

Dec 30, 1997 • 25m

S1 E91 - The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

Sana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.

Jan 9, 1998 • 25m

S1 E92 - The Easiest but Not Math Video

Sana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.

Jan 16, 1998 • 25m

S1 E93 - They're Appearing with the Same Name

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

Jan 23, 1998 • 25m

S1 E94 - If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

Sana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."

Jan 30, 1998 • 25m

S1 E95 - Maybe 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?

Feb 6, 1998 • 25m

S1 E96 - Waiting 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?

Feb 13, 1998 • 25m

S1 E97 - The 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...

Feb 27, 1998 • 25m

S1 E98 - Big 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.

Feb 27, 1998 • 25m

S1 E99 - The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

Sana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.

Mar 6, 1998 • 25m

S1 E100 - The 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.

Mar 13, 1998 • 25m

S1 E101 - All Three of Them Disappeared

Other kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.

Mar 20, 1998 • 25m

S1 E102 - Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

Mar 27, 1998 • 25m