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.
Cast: Shizue Oda, Ryou Naitou, Tatsuya Nakazaki
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Season 1
102 episodes
1. I'm an Elementary School Student with a PimpSana Kurata, the sixth grader with a "pimp," struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.NRCC25minApr 5, 1996
2. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey MountainSana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her.NRCC25minApr 12, 1996
3. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!Sana learns about Akito's weakness.NRCC25minApr 26, 1996
4. Lone Wolf, Awooo!Akito has stopped acting up due to Sana's blackmail, but now another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title.NRCC25minMay 3, 1996
5. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?While Sana get Akito open up, Sana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own.NRCC25minMay 3, 1996
6. Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to EatSana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama.NRCC25minMay 10, 1996
7. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love RivalrySana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.NRCC25minMay 17, 1996
8. A Juice-Drenched First KissSana takes a field trip to help her forget why Rei has been acting so weird.NRCC25minMay 24, 1996
9. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's LoveSana copes with her surprising first kiss.NRCC25minMay 31, 1996
10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies AwaySana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.NRCC25minJun 7, 1996
11. Father, You Are His FatherSana goes back to focusing more on her work, taking on several commercials with her Child's Toy co-star, Zenjiro.NRCC25minJun 14, 1996
12. This Time, Sana Is the Lonely WolfRei signs Sana up for too many commercials, and causes her to forget a promise she made to her friends.NRCC25minJun 21, 1996
13. My Name Is Going to ChangeTsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend.NRCC25minJun 28, 1996
14. 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.NRCC25minJul 5, 1996
15. 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.NRCC25minJul 12, 1996
16. Heart-Pounding Twice OverSana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi.NRCC25minJul 19, 1996
17. Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's BookMisako's book "My Daughter and I" has been released.NRCC25minJul 26, 1996
18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-SeekSana stays the night with the Hayama family.NRCC25minAug 2, 1996
19. The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, TooSana meets her biological mother and half-sister.NRCC25minAug 9, 1996
20. 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.NRCC25minAug 16, 1996
21. Could Be a Small-Size HayamaSana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.NRCC25minAug 23, 1996
22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of RetirementAkito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons.NRCC25minAug 30, 1996
23. Clear, with Occasional Gone MissingSana helps find Mariko, who sneaks into the set of "Child's Toy" to find Sana.NRCC25minSep 6, 1996
24. Math Life Drives Me BattyPrincipal 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.NRCC25minSep 13, 1996
25. 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.NRCC25minSep 20, 1996
26. Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is ComingSana's gift to Aono, the little baby chick, has now become a full-grown rooster.NRCC25minSep 27, 1996
27. Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me MoneyMisako's ex-husband, Ryousuke Kashima asks Sana for a favor, Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her and decide to follow them around.NRCC25minOct 4, 1996
28. Love-Love, Father Hayama's SongSana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's birthday.NRCC25minOct 11, 1996
29. She's Here! Mother's MotherMisako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo.NRCC25minOct 18, 1996
30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear ItAsako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin.NRCC25minOct 25, 1996
31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still OnA tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana.NRCC25minNov 1, 1996
32. Dad, You've Been ArrestedTsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on by their classmates.NRCC25minNov 8, 1996
33. Love Tastes Like CurryThe 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.NRCC25minNov 15, 1996
34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1It's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him.NRCC25minNov 22, 1996
35. There Is a Reason for These PresentsTsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.NRCC25minNov 29, 1996
36. Take Me to KusatsuWinter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu.NRCC25minDec 6, 1996
37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and TrumpetAkito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job.NRCC25minDec 13, 1996
38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at ChristmasSana hosts her and Akito's middle birthday/Christmas party.NRCC25minDec 20, 1996
39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of FuryMoth versions of Akito, known as Haya-moths, turn everyone into moth versions of themselves.NRCC25minJan 3, 1997
40. Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless GirlThe Kurata household copes with a major setback.NRCC25minJan 10, 1997
41. He Got Me BlacklistedSana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.NRCC25minJan 17, 1997
42. The Delirious Nick-of-Time DeadlineOnda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left.NRCC25minJan 24, 1997
43. My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to MeReporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter, but Sana says that it's not true and then declares that they are lovers.NRCC25minJan 31, 1997
44. 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.NRCC25minFeb 7, 1997
45. Mixed Feelings About ValentinesTakeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out.NRCC25minFeb 14, 1997
46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.NRCC25minFeb 21, 1997
47. Under the Same Roof with YouThe apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata family is homeless.NRCC25minFeb 28, 1997
48. Father, You Are My FatherMisako learns something about Takeshi.NRCC25minMar 7, 1997
49. This Is Our Last Scene TogetherTakeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.NRCC25minMar 14, 1997
50. Spring Comes In an Avalanche of TearsDepressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito convinces her to come home.NRCC25minMar 21, 1997
51. Up to Today, and as of TomorrowA clipshow episode where Zenjiro recruits several of Sana's friends to discuss the relationship between Sana and Akito.NRCC25minApr 4, 1997
52. The Best Friend I Met in the RestroomIt's the first day of middle school, and Sana meets a new girl, Fuka, in the bathroom. They discover they have much in common.NRCC25minApr 4, 1997
53. My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a KissFuka tells Sana why she slapped Akito, and about how Akito ruined her life by stealing her first kiss in kindergarten.NRCC25minApr 11, 1997
54. Sana Wasn't Ready for LoveSana tells Tsuyoshi that she doesn't believe in love anymore because of what happened with Rei.NRCC25minApr 18, 1997
55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the MountainsSana leaves to film a movie in a secluded mountain area.NRCC25minApr 25, 1997
56. I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, SeriousSana and the crew arrive at the movie set location in the mountains.NRCC25minMay 2, 1997
57. A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by SushiFuka asks Akito to be her boyfriend, and bribes him with sushi, so she won't lose face to her old friends.NRCC25minMay 9, 1997
58. Lovey Dovey Times in the MountainsNaozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.NRCC25minMay 16, 1997
59. Getting Over Injuries and StormsSana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.NRCC25minMay 23, 1997
60. Somtimes You Realize You're in Love Once You've Been RejectedUpon finding out that Akito is going out with her best friend, Fuka, she comes to realize her true feelings towards him.NRCC25minMay 30, 1997
61. I'm Not Going to Cry Just Because My Heart's BrokenSana's mom visits her on the set and tries to cheer her up.NRCC25minJun 6, 1997
62. This Summer Literally Burned UpSana faces a dangerous situation while filming a movie scene inside the burning mansion.NRCC25minJun 13, 1997
63. You Can't Believe the RumorsSana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.NRCC25minJun 20, 1997
64. The Truth Has to Be SomewhereNaozumi reveals the true nature of his rationship with Sana on live television broadcast, and also exposes her feelings toward Akito.NRCC25minJun 27, 1997
65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long GoodbyeAfter mutual confessions, Sana and Akito argue, but they are interrupted by a nurse.NRCC25minJul 4, 1997
66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the SeaSana and Naozumi leave for New York to star in a Broadway musical together.NRCC25minJul 11, 1997
67. New York Is Filled with SuspenseStrange incidents keep happening to Sana and Naozumi upon their arrival in New York.NRCC25minJul 18, 1997
68. The World Is Filled with MysteriesRei goes to Hollywood to find Mr. Hamilton, while Sana and Naozumi begin rehearsals.NRCC25minJun 25, 1997
69. You Also Have Emerald EyesSana and Naozumi discover the truth about the mysterious ghost they've been seeing.NRCC25minAug 1, 1997
70. Lunchtime Seems DangerousSana, Rei and Naozumi spend their first night at the hotel and Naozumi encounters the strange man from before.NRCC25minAug 8, 1997
71. The Mother Was a Complete SurpriseBrad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.NRCC25minAug 15, 1997
72. You Found Out Too Much About My SecretBrad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.NRCC25minAug 22, 1997
73. The Stupid American Parent and ChildSecil deals with feeling unwanted and unloved due to her injury.NRCC25minAug 29, 1997
74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting AwayYuko has decided to use Naozumi as a tool to get fame.NRCC25minSep 5, 1997
75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?Secil runs away after overhearing a conversation between Yuko and Naozumi.NRCC25minSep 12, 1997
76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I ShouldNaozumi and Sana weigh their options after Naozumi learns of his mother's true intentions.NRCC25minSep 19, 1997
77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!Naozumi and Sana reconsider their decision to return to Japan and instead meet with the Hamilton family.NRCC25minSep 26, 1997
78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and ChildAs Yuko's luck runs out, she and Naozumi fight over her treatment of him.NRCC25minOct 3, 1997
79. There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be FathersGary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.NRCC25minOct 10, 1997
80. Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1Sana and Naozumi defy a new law prohibiting singing and music.NRCC25minOct 17, 1997
81. Hello, Goodbye, My LoveSana and Naozumi recall to their time in New York on their return to Japan.NRCC25minOct 24, 1997
82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever SinceNaozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.NRCC25minOct 31, 1997
83. Only the Best CouplesSana's friends welcome her back and pay her a visit where she announces that she and Naozumi are officially a couple.NRCC25minNov 7, 1997
84. The New Manager Is a PYTNaozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.NRCC25minNov 14, 1997
85. There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be SaidSana objects to script dialogue that requires her to call another character a "devil."NRCC25minNov 21, 1997
86. Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't SeeFuka's temporary blindness allows her to see Sana and Akito's feelings toward each other.NRCC25minNov 28, 1997
87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.NRCC25minDec 5, 1997
88. So This Kind of Day Has ComeSand decides to quit acting and return to school.NRCC25minDec 12, 1997
89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My HeartSana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.NRCC25minDec 19, 1997
90. Mecha Hayama Mama Is Mama Hayama / The Magical Curse Is Uri Uri UrinalIn this fantasy episode, Hayama's father builds a mother robot.NRCC25minDec 30, 1997
91. The New Year Came and So Did a FanSana's fan club is disappointed by her lack of acting work.NRCC25minJan 9, 1998
92. The Easiest but Not Math VideoSana doesn't understand the subject she's trying to teach for her new job.NRCC25minJan 16, 1998
93. They're Appearing with the Same NameSana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.NRCC25minJan 23, 1998
94. If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy SpringSana and Zenjiro are reunited in the new series "Kodocha."NRCC25minJan 30, 1998
95. Maybe Things Can Go Back to NormalTakaishi and Fuka are now both single. Can Sana and Zenjiro play Cupid and help these two get together?NRCC25minFeb 6, 1998
96. Waiting but Rushing Adults in LoveAsako 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?NRCC25minFeb 13, 1998
97. The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me MoneyMisako's ex-husband is back again to ask for money. But this time, he is serious. At least, he thinks he is...NRCC25minFeb 27, 1998
98. Big Sis Seems to Be in LoveIt'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.NRCC25minFeb 27, 1998
99. The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It OutSana wants to form a karate club for Akito's sake.NRCC25minMar 6, 1998
100. The Blackboard Erasers DisappearedThe 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.NRCC25minMar 13, 1998
101. All Three of Them DisappearedOther kids started talking bad about Akito and Sana and Jinbou Elementary School's 6th grade Class 3.NRCC25minMar 20, 1998
102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.NRCC25minMar 27, 1998
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Akitaro Daichi, Iku Suzuki, Hiroaki Sakurai
- Created by
- Miho Obana
