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Season 1
I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp
1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

April 5, 1996 · 25 min

Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.

The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain
2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

April 12, 1996 · 25 min

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

Operation Eyeball, Toothball!
3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

April 26, 1996 · 25 min

Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

Lone Wolf, Awooo!
4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

May 3, 1996 · 25 min

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

Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?
5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

May 3, 1996 · 25 min

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

Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat
6. Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

May 10, 1996 · 25 min

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

Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry
7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

May 17, 1996 · 25 min

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

A Juice-Drenched First Kiss
8. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

May 24, 1996 · 25 min

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

Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love
9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

May 31, 1996 · 25 min

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away
10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

June 7, 1996 · 25 min

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

Father, You Are His Father
11. Father, You Are His Father

June 14, 1996 · 25 min

Sana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.

This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf
12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

June 21, 1996 · 25 min

Rei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.

My Name Is Going to Change
13. My Name Is Going to Change

June 28, 1996 · 25 min

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

The Summer of My Promise (1)
14. The Summer of My Promise (1)

July 5, 1996 · 25 min

Everyone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried about something.

The Summer of My Promise (2)
15. The Summer of My Promise (2)

July 12, 1996 · 25 min

Akito does his best to comfort a distraught Sana, who's still fearing the potential aftermath of Misako's book getting published.

Heart-Pounding Twice Over
16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

July 19, 1996 · 25 min

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

Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book
17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

July 26, 1996 · 25 min

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

A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek
18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

August 2, 1996 · 25 min

Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too
19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

August 9, 1996 · 25 min

Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!
20. Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

August 16, 1996 · 25 min

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.

Could Be a Small-Size Hayama
21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

August 23, 1996 · 25 min

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement
22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

August 30, 1996 · 25 min

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

Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing
23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

September 6, 1996 · 25 min

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

Math Life Drives Me Batty
24. Math Life Drives Me Batty

September 13, 1996 · 25 min

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.

A Band-Aid for the Heart?
25. A Band-Aid for the Heart?

September 20, 1996 · 25 min

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.

Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming
26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

September 27, 1996 · 25 min

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

Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money
27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

October 4, 1996 · 25 min

Misako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.

Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song
28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

October 11, 1996 · 25 min

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

She's Here! Mother's Mother
29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

October 18, 1996 · 25 min

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

My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It
30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

October 25, 1996 · 25 min

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

The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On
31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

November 1, 1996 · 25 min

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

Dad, You've Been Arrested
32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

November 8, 1996 · 25 min

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

Love Tastes Like Curry
33. Love Tastes Like Curry

November 15, 1996 · 25 min

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.

A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1
34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

November 22, 1996 · 25 min

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

There Is a Reason for These Presents
35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

November 29, 1996 · 25 min

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

Take Me to Kusatsu
36. Take Me to Kusatsu

December 6, 1996 · 25 min

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

Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet
37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

December 13, 1996 · 25 min

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

A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas
38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

December 20, 1996 · 25 min

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

100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury
39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

January 3, 1997 · 25 min

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

Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl
40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

January 10, 1997 · 25 min

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

He Got Me Blacklisted
41. He Got Me Blacklisted

January 17, 1997 · 25 min

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

The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline
42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

January 24, 1997 · 25 min

Onda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.

My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me
43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

January 31, 1997 · 25 min

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.

Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?
44. Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

February 7, 1997 · 25 min

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

Mixed Feelings About Valentines
45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

February 14, 1997 · 25 min

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

Am I Wrong for Running Away?
46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

February 21, 1997 · 25 min

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

Under the Same Roof with You
47. Under the Same Roof with You

February 28, 1997 · 25 min

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

Father, You Are My Father
48. Father, You Are My Father

March 7, 1997 · 25 min

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

This Is Our Last Scene Together
49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

March 14, 1997 · 25 min

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears
50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

March 21, 1997 · 25 min

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

Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow
51. Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

April 4, 1997 · 25 min

A clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.

The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom
52. The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

April 4, 1997 · 25 min

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.

My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss
53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

April 11, 1997 · 25 min

Fuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.

Sana Wasn't Ready for Love
54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

April 18, 1997 · 25 min

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

The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains
55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

April 25, 1997 · 25 min

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

I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious
56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

May 2, 1997 · 25 min

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

A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi
57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

May 9, 1997 · 25 min

Fuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.

Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains
58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

May 16, 1997 · 25 min

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

Getting Over Injuries and Storms
59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

May 23, 1997 · 25 min

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected
60. Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been Rejected

May 30, 1997 · 25 min

Upon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.

I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken
61. I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's Broken

June 6, 1997 · 25 min

Sana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.

This Summer Literally Burned Up
62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

June 13, 1997 · 25 min

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

You Can't Believe the Rumors
63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

June 20, 1997 · 25 min

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

The Truth Has to Be Somewhere
64. The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

June 27, 1997 · 25 min

Naozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.

And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye
65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

July 4, 1997 · 25 min

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

Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea
66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

July 11, 1997 · 25 min

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

New York Is Filled with Suspense
67. New York Is Filled with Suspense

July 18, 1997 · 25 min

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

The World Is Filled with Mysteries
68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries

June 25, 1997 · 25 min

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

You Also Have Emerald Eyes
69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

August 1, 1997 · 25 min

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

Lunchtime Seems Dangerous
70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

August 8, 1997 · 25 min

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

The Mother Was a Complete Surprise
71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

August 15, 1997 · 25 min

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

You Found Out Too Much About My Secret
72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

August 22, 1997 · 25 min

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

The Stupid American Parent and Child
73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

August 29, 1997 · 25 min

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

The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away
74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

September 5, 1997 · 25 min

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

Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?
75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

September 12, 1997 · 25 min

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

Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should
76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

September 19, 1997 · 25 min

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

Papa, This Is Your Fault!
77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

September 26, 1997 · 25 min

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

First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child
78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

October 3, 1997 · 25 min

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

There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers
79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

October 10, 1997 · 25 min

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1
80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

October 17, 1997 · 25 min

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

Hello, Goodbye, My Love
81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

October 24, 1997 · 25 min

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

We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since
82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

October 31, 1997 · 25 min

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

Only the Best Couples
83. Only the Best Couples

November 7, 1997 · 25 min

Sana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.

The New Manager Is a PYT
84. The New Manager Is a PYT

November 14, 1997 · 25 min

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said
85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

November 21, 1997 · 25 min

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

Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See
86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

November 28, 1997 · 25 min

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

Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?
87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

December 5, 1997 · 25 min

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

So This Kind of Day Has Come
88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

December 12, 1997 · 25 min

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart
89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

December 19, 1997 · 25 min

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal
90. Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri Urinal

December 30, 1997 · 25 min

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

The New Year Came and So Did a Fan
91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

January 9, 1998 · 25 min

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

The Easiest but Not Math Video
92. The Easiest but Not Math Video

January 16, 1998 · 25 min

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

They're Appearing with the Same Name
93. They're Appearing with the Same Name

January 23, 1998 · 25 min

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring
94. If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

January 30, 1998 · 25 min

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

Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal
95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

February 6, 1998 · 25 min

Takaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?

Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love
96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

February 13, 1998 · 25 min

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?

The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money
97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

February 27, 1998 · 25 min

Misako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...

Big Sis Seems to Be in Love
98. Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

February 27, 1998 · 25 min

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.

The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out
99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

March 6, 1998 · 25 min

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

The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared
100. The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

March 13, 1998 · 25 min

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.

All Three of Them Disappeared
101. All Three of Them Disappeared

March 20, 1998 · 25 min

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

Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!
102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

March 27, 1998 · 25 min

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.