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Season 1
April 5, 1996

Season 1

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.

I'm an Elementary School Student with a Pimp

01. 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.

25min
April 5, 1996
The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

02. The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain

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

25min
April 12, 1996
Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

03. Operation Eyeball, Toothball!

Sana learns about Akito's weakness.

25min
April 26, 1996
Lone Wolf, Awooo!

04. Lone Wolf, Awooo!

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

25min
May 3, 1996
Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

05. Naughty Hayama, Where Are You Going?

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

25min
May 3, 1996
Chicken-and-Egg Dum-Dum, Too Yucky to Eat

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

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

25min
May 10, 1996
Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

07. Kurumi and the Wound-Up Love Rivalry

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

25min
May 17, 1996
A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

08. A Juice-Drenched First Kiss

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

25min
May 24, 1996
Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

09. Pinch, Pinch, Sana's Love

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

25min
May 31, 1996
Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

10. Tweet-Tweet, Love Flies Away

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister.

25min
June 7, 1996
Father, You Are His Father

11. 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.

25min
June 14, 1996
This Time, Sana Is the Lonely Wolf

12. 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.

25min
June 21, 1996
My Name Is Going to Change

13. My Name Is Going to Change

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

25min
June 28, 1996
The Summer of My Promise (1)

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.

25min
July 5, 1996
The Summer of My Promise (2)

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.

25min
July 12, 1996
Heart-Pounding Twice Over

16. Heart-Pounding Twice Over

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

25min
July 19, 1996
Ah, What a Surprise! Mama's Book

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

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

25min
July 26, 1996
A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

18. A Hungry Pair Plays Hide-and-Seek

Sana stays the night with the Hayama family.

25min
August 2, 1996
The Daughter Cries, and the Mother Cries, Too

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

Sana meets her biological mother and half-sister.

25min
August 9, 1996
Feeling Good with a Sana-chan Quiz!

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.

25min
August 16, 1996
Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

21. Could Be a Small-Size Hayama

Sana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi.

25min
August 23, 1996
Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

22. Heart of Karate and Announcement of Retirement

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

25min
August 30, 1996
Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

23. Clear, with Occasional Gone Missing

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

25min
September 6, 1996
Math Life Drives Me Batty

24. 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.

25min
September 13, 1996
A Band-Aid for the Heart?

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.

25min
September 20, 1996
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo, Morning Is Coming

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

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

25min
September 27, 1996
Give Me Sympathy and Lend Me Money

27. 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.

25min
October 4, 1996
Love-Love, Father Hayama's Song

28. 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.

25min
October 11, 1996
She's Here! Mother's Mother

29. She's Here! Mother's Mother

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

25min
October 18, 1996
My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

30. My Boyfriend Has to Grin and Bear It

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

25min
October 25, 1996
The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

31. The Snake Stomps in with His Shoes Still On

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

25min
November 1, 1996
Dad, You've Been Arrested

32. Dad, You've Been Arrested

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

25min
November 8, 1996
Love Tastes Like Curry

33. 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.

25min
November 15, 1996
A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

34. A Singing Heart Goes 3, 2, 1

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

25min
November 22, 1996
There Is a Reason for These Presents

35. There Is a Reason for These Presents

Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift.

25min
November 29, 1996
Take Me to Kusatsu

36. Take Me to Kusatsu

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

25min
December 6, 1996
Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

37. Kiss! Fight! Karate and Trumpet

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

25min
December 13, 1996
A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

38. A Heart-Pounding Kiss at Christmas

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

25min
December 20, 1996
100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

39. 100 Haya-Moths and the Scales of Fury

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

25min
January 3, 1997
Suddenly, One Day, I'm a Homeless Girl

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

The Kurata household copes with a major setback.

25min
January 10, 1997
He Got Me Blacklisted

41. He Got Me Blacklisted

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

25min
January 17, 1997
The Delirious Nick-of-Time Deadline

42. 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.

25min
January 24, 1997
My Boyfriend Is Like a Father to Me

43. 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.

25min
January 31, 1997
Gomi-kun, Gomi-kun, Where Are You Going?

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.

25min
February 7, 1997
Mixed Feelings About Valentines

45. Mixed Feelings About Valentines

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

25min
February 14, 1997
Am I Wrong for Running Away?

46. Am I Wrong for Running Away?

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

25min
February 21, 1997
Under the Same Roof with You

47. Under the Same Roof with You

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

25min
February 28, 1997
Father, You Are My Father

48. Father, You Are My Father

Misako learns something about Takeshi.

25min
March 7, 1997
This Is Our Last Scene Together

49. This Is Our Last Scene Together

Takeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter.

25min
March 14, 1997
Spring Comes In an Avalanche of Tears

50. 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.

25min
March 21, 1997
Up to Today, and as of Tomorrow

51. 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.

25min
April 4, 1997
The Best Friend I Met in the Restroom

52. 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.

25min
April 4, 1997
My Life Plan Went Kaput All Because of a Kiss

53. 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.

25min
April 11, 1997
Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

54. Sana Wasn't Ready for Love

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

25min
April 18, 1997
The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

55. The Actress Is Holing Up in the Mountains

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

25min
April 25, 1997
I'm Seriously, Seriously, for Real, Serious

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

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

25min
May 2, 1997
A Fakey Boyfriend Lured in by Sushi

57. 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.

25min
May 9, 1997
Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

58. Lovey Dovey Times in the Mountains

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

25min
May 16, 1997
Getting Over Injuries and Storms

59. Getting Over Injuries and Storms

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

25min
May 23, 1997
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

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

25min
May 30, 1997
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

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

25min
June 6, 1997
This Summer Literally Burned Up

62. This Summer Literally Burned Up

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

25min
June 13, 1997
You Can't Believe the Rumors

63. You Can't Believe the Rumors

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

25min
June 20, 1997
The Truth Has to Be Somewhere

64. 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.

25min
June 27, 1997
And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

65. And Now, Those Two Face a Long Goodbye

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

25min
July 4, 1997
Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

66. Run Away, Run Away, Across the Sea

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

25min
July 11, 1997
New York Is Filled with Suspense

67. New York Is Filled with Suspense

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

25min
July 18, 1997
The World Is Filled with Mysteries

68. The World Is Filled with Mysteries

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

25min
June 25, 1997
You Also Have Emerald Eyes

69. You Also Have Emerald Eyes

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

25min
August 1, 1997
Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

70. Lunchtime Seems Dangerous

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

25min
August 8, 1997
The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

71. The Mother Was a Complete Surprise

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

25min
August 15, 1997
You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

72. You Found Out Too Much About My Secret

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

25min
August 22, 1997
The Stupid American Parent and Child

73. The Stupid American Parent and Child

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

25min
August 29, 1997
The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

74. The Mother Is Gleefully Plotting Away

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

25min
September 5, 1997
Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

75. Where in Manhattan Is My Daughter?

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

25min
September 12, 1997
Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

76. Should I Go Home? Maybe I Should

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

25min
September 19, 1997
Papa, This Is Your Fault!

77. Papa, This Is Your Fault!

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

25min
September 26, 1997
First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

78. First and Final Fight Between Parent and Child

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

25min
October 3, 1997
There Are Fathers Who Just Can't Be Fathers

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

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

25min
October 10, 1997
Sing One More Time, 3, 2, 1

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

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

25min
October 17, 1997
Hello, Goodbye, My Love

81. Hello, Goodbye, My Love

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

25min
October 24, 1997
We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

82. We've Been Getting Along Great Ever Since

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

25min
October 31, 1997
Only the Best Couples

83. 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.

25min
November 7, 1997
The New Manager Is a PYT

84. The New Manager Is a PYT

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

25min
November 14, 1997
There Were Lines That Just Couldn't Be Said

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

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

25min
November 21, 1997
Everything Is Clearer Now That I Can't See

86. 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.

25min
November 28, 1997
Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

87. Fighting, Separation, How Will It End?

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

25min
December 5, 1997
So This Kind of Day Has Come

88. So This Kind of Day Has Come

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

25min
December 12, 1997
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

89. Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

25min
December 19, 1997
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

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

25min
December 30, 1997
The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

91. The New Year Came and So Did a Fan

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

25min
January 9, 1998
The Easiest but Not Math Video

92. The Easiest but Not Math Video

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

25min
January 16, 1998
They're Appearing with the Same Name

93. They're Appearing with the Same Name

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

25min
January 23, 1998
If You Rock and Roll for a Child's Toy Spring

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

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

25min
January 30, 1998
Maybe Things Can Go Back to Normal

95. 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?

25min
February 6, 1998
Waiting but Rushing Adults in Love

96. 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?

25min
February 13, 1998
The Happiness Project: Now Lend Me Money

97. 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...

25min
February 27, 1998
Big Sis Seems to Be in Love

98. 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.

25min
February 27, 1998
The Karate Club Is Great, Come Check It Out

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

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

25min
March 6, 1998
The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared

100. 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.

25min
March 13, 1998
All Three of Them Disappeared

101. All Three of Them Disappeared

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

25min
March 20, 1998
Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

102. Kodocha Continues Always and Forever!

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.

25min
March 27, 1998