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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.

AnimationComedyDrama

3.4 / 5

5th April 1996 - 27th March 1998
Director
Akitaro Daichi
Producer
Yoko Matsushita
Top Cast
Shizue OdaRyou NaitouTatsuya Nakazaki
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I'm an Elementary School Student, With an Agent! Still
I'm an Elementary School Student, With an Agent!
5th April 1996

Episode 1

Sana Kurata, the sixth grader with an agent, struggles to deal with her class full of troublemakers.

The Whole Classroom is a Monkey Mountain Still
The Whole Classroom is a Monkey Mountain
12th April 1996

Episode 2

Sana continues to confront Akito over his school behavior and is surprised by his reaction.

Operation Eyeball, Toothball Still
Operation Eyeball, Toothball
26th April 1996

Episode 3

Sana learns about Akito's weakness and tries to exploit it.

Lone Wolf, Awooo! Still
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
3rd May 1996

Episode 4

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

Where are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy? Still
Where are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?
3rd May 1996

Episode 5

Sana gets a glimpse of Akito's family life.

Crazy Stew Family Crisis Still
Crazy Stew Family Crisis
10th May 1996

Episode 6

Sana gets the Hayama family to watch her new TV drama about a family with problems similar to theirs.

Asako Kurumi... Rival in Love! Still
Asako Kurumi... Rival in Love!
17th May 1996

Episode 7

Sana learns of Asako and Rei's past together.

A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss! Still
A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss!
24th May 1996

Episode 8

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

Double Double Sana's Love Trouble Still
Double Double Sana's Love Trouble
31st May 1996

Episode 9

Sana copes with her surprising first kiss.

Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken! Still
Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!
7th June 1996

Episode 10

Sana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, over Akito's objections.

Mr. Hayama, You're a Real Dad Still
Mr. Hayama, You're a Real Dad
14th June 1996

Episode 11

Sana becomes a little more grown-up about Asako and Rei, and the Hayamas have a family emergency.

This Time, Sana is the Lone Wolf Still
This Time, Sana is the Lone Wolf
21st June 1996

Episode 12

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

My Name's Going to Change Still
My Name's Going to Change
28th June 1996

Episode 13

Tsuyoshi misses school.  Sana soon learns his parents are divorcing.

The Promised Summer, Part 1 Still
The Promised Summer, Part 1
5th July 1996

Episode 14

No overview available.

The Promised Summer, Part 2 Still
The Promised Summer, Part 2
12th July 1996

Episode 15

No overview available.

Meeting of Two Beating Hearts Still
Meeting of Two Beating Hearts
19th July 1996

Episode 16

No overview available.

Mother's Book of Surprises Still
Mother's Book of Surprises
26th July 1996

Episode 17

No overview available.

The Hungry Couple Playing Hide and Seek Still
The Hungry Couple Playing Hide and Seek
2nd August 1996

Episode 18

No overview available.

Daughter Cries, Mother Cries Still
Daughter Cries, Mother Cries
9th August 1996

Episode 19

No overview available.

Sana's Super Happy Quiz Show Still
Sana's Super Happy Quiz Show
16th August 1996

Episode 20

No overview available.

Look Out! It's a Pint-Sized Akito! Still
Look Out! It's a Pint-Sized Akito!
23rd August 1996

Episode 21

No overview available.

Karate Heart, Quitting Blues Still
Karate Heart, Quitting Blues
30th August 1996

Episode 22

No overview available.

Sunny, With Occasional Disappearing Still
Sunny, With Occasional Disappearing
6th September 1996

Episode 23

No overview available.

Math Mess Still
Math Mess
13th September 1996

Episode 24

No overview available.

A Bandage for a Broken Heart Still
A Bandage for a Broken Heart
20th September 1996

Episode 25

No overview available.

Every Chicken Has Its Day Still
Every Chicken Has Its Day
27th September 1996

Episode 26

No overview available.

Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough Still
Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough
4th October 1996

Episode 27

No overview available.

The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama Still
The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama
11th October 1996

Episode 28

No overview available.

Here She Comes, Mama's Mama Still
Here She Comes, Mama's Mama
18th October 1996

Episode 29

No overview available.

Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster Still
Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster
25th October 1996

Episode 30

No overview available.

A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes Still
A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes
1st November 1996

Episode 31

No overview available.

Daddy, You're Busted! Still
Daddy, You're Busted!
8th November 1996

Episode 32

No overview available.

Love Tastes Like Curry Still
Love Tastes Like Curry
15th November 1996

Episode 33

No overview available.

Three, Two, One: Sing! Still
Three, Two, One: Sing!
22nd November 1996

Episode 34

No overview available.

There's a Reason for the Gift Still
There's a Reason for the Gift
29th November 1996

Episode 35

No overview available.

Take Me to Kusatsu! Still
Take Me to Kusatsu!
6th December 1996

Episode 36

No overview available.

Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss Still
Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss
13th December 1996

Episode 37

No overview available.

The Special Christmas Kiss Still
The Special Christmas Kiss
20th December 1996

Episode 38

No overview available.

100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo Still
100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo
3rd January 1997

Episode 39

No overview available.

Suddenly One Day, I'm Homeless Sana! Still
Suddenly One Day, I'm Homeless Sana!
10th January 1997

Episode 40

No overview available.

He Got Me Blacklisted! Still
He Got Me Blacklisted!
17th January 1997

Episode 41

No overview available.

The Deadline's Here! Still
The Deadline's Here!
24th January 1997

Episode 42

No overview available.

Age Difference, Shmage Difference Still
Age Difference, Shmage Difference
31st January 1997

Episode 43

No overview available.

Gomi, Gomi, Where Are You Going? Still
Gomi, Gomi, Where Are You Going?
7th February 1997

Episode 44

No overview available.

Bittersweet Valentine's Day Still
Bittersweet Valentine's Day
14th February 1997

Episode 45

No overview available.

Am I Wrong? Still
Am I Wrong?
21st February 1997

Episode 46

No overview available.

Under the Same Roof With You Still
Under the Same Roof With You
28th February 1997

Episode 47

No overview available.

Father, You Were My Father Still
Father, You Were My Father
7th March 1997

Episode 48

No overview available.

The Final Scene Still
The Final Scene
14th March 1997

Episode 49

No overview available.

Through the Tears, Spring Comes Still
Through the Tears, Spring Comes
21st March 1997

Episode 50

No overview available.

Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow Still
Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow
4th April 1997

Episode 51

No overview available.

I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom Still
I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom
4th April 1997

Episode 52

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 and quickly become good friends

The Kiss That Ruined My Life Plan Still
The Kiss That Ruined My Life Plan
11th April 1997

Episode 53

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

Sana Who Cannot Love Completely Still
Sana Who Cannot Love Completely
18th April 1997

Episode 54

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

The Actress Goes to the Mountains to Shoot a Movie Still
The Actress Goes to the Mountains to Shoot a Movie
25th April 1997

Episode 55

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

Really, Really, Seriously Really Still
Really, Really, Seriously Really
2nd May 1997

Episode 56

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

Pretend Boyfriend for Sushi Still
Pretend Boyfriend for Sushi
9th May 1997

Episode 57

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

Romance in the Mountains Still
Romance in the Mountains
16th May 1997

Episode 58

Naozumi confesses his feelings to Sana.

Getting Past an Injury Still
Getting Past an Injury
23rd May 1997

Episode 59

Sana gets attacked by Naozumi's fans.

Becoming Aware of Love After Being Jilted Still
Becoming Aware of Love After Being Jilted
30th May 1997

Episode 60

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

I Won't Cry After Being Jilted Still
I Won't Cry After Being Jilted
6th June 1997

Episode 61

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

The Summer's Constant Flames Still
The Summer's Constant Flames
13th June 1997

Episode 62

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

Don't Believe in Rumors Still
Don't Believe in Rumors
20th June 1997

Episode 63

Sana deals with tabloid rumors of her and Nauzomi dating.

The Truth is There Still
The Truth is There
27th June 1997

Episode 64

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

And Then the Pair Say Goodbye Still
And Then the Pair Say Goodbye
4th July 1997

Episode 65

No overview available.

Run Away, Run Away, Over the Ocean Still
Run Away, Run Away, Over the Ocean
11th July 1997

Episode 66

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

Suspense in New York Still
Suspense in New York
18th July 1997

Episode 67

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

Riddles of Passing Into Society Still
Riddles of Passing Into Society
25th June 1997

Episode 68

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

You Also Have Emerald Eyes Still
You Also Have Emerald Eyes
1st August 1997

Episode 69

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

Dangerous Feelings at Lunchtime Still
Dangerous Feelings at Lunchtime
8th August 1997

Episode 70

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

The Unexpected Type of Mother Still
The Unexpected Type of Mother
15th August 1997

Episode 71

Brad reveals why he is terrorizing Sana and Naozumi.

My Exposed Secret Still
My Exposed Secret
22nd August 1997

Episode 72

Brad tells Naozumi the background of his relationship with Secil.

Stupid American Parent and Child Still
Stupid American Parent and Child
29th August 1997

Episode 73

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

Mother's Gleeful Practical Joke Still
Mother's Gleeful Practical Joke
5th September 1997

Episode 74

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

Where in Manhattan is My Daughter? Still
Where in Manhattan is My Daughter?
12th September 1997

Episode 75

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

Should We Go Home? Or Not? Still
Should We Go Home? Or Not?
19th September 1997

Episode 76

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

Papa, You're Bad Still
Papa, You're Bad
26th September 1997

Episode 77

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

The First and Last Mother/Son Battle Still
The First and Last Mother/Son Battle
3rd October 1997

Episode 78

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

The Father Who's Unable to be a Father Still
The Father Who's Unable to be a Father
10th October 1997

Episode 79

Gary and Naozumi attempt to adapt to their newfound relationship.

One More Song, 3-2-1 Still
One More Song, 3-2-1
17th October 1997

Episode 80

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

Hello, Goodbye, my Love Still
Hello, Goodbye, my Love
24th October 1997

Episode 81

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

We Got Along Great Afterwards Still
We Got Along Great Afterwards
31st October 1997

Episode 82

Naozumi and Sana re-adjust to life in Japan.

Perhaps They are the Best Couple Still
Perhaps They are the Best Couple
7th November 1997

Episode 83

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

Manager Trouble Still
Manager Trouble
14th November 1997

Episode 84

Naozumi is suspicious of his new manager, Riho.

The Line That Couldn't be Spoken Still
The Line That Couldn't be Spoken
21st November 1997

Episode 85

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

Everything is Clearer When You Can't See Still
Everything is Clearer When You Can't See
28th November 1997

Episode 86

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

Fight For It or End It?  Which Way Should We Go? Still
Fight For It or End It? Which Way Should We Go?
5th December 1997

Episode 87

Fuka and Akito assess their relationship.

So This Kind of Day Has Come Still
So This Kind of Day Has Come
12th December 1997

Episode 88

Sand decides to quit acting and return to school.

Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart... Still
Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...
19th December 1997

Episode 89

Sana reflects on her feelings toward Akito and Naozumi.

Hayama's Mother is Mecha-Hayama Still
Hayama's Mother is Mecha-Hayama
30th December 1997

Episode 90

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

Visit from a Fan at the Beginning of the New Year Still
Visit from a Fan at the Beginning of the New Year
9th January 1998

Episode 91

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

Not a Simple Math Video Still
Not a Simple Math Video
16th January 1998

Episode 92

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

The Same Name Appears Still
The Same Name Appears
23rd January 1998

Episode 93

Sana gets a strange letter from someone using her name.

Kodocha Rises from the Dead Still
Kodocha Rises from the Dead
30th January 1998

Episode 94

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

Back Together Still
Back Together
6th February 1998

Episode 95

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

Adult Love Can Wait Still
Adult Love Can Wait
13th February 1998

Episode 96

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 Lending-Money-Happily Scheme Still
The Lending-Money-Happily Scheme
27th February 1998

Episode 97

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

Love Design By My Sister Still
Love Design By My Sister
27th February 1998

Episode 98

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...

Come Check Out the Good Karate Club Still
Come Check Out the Good Karate Club
6th March 1998

Episode 99

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

Disappearance of the Blackboard Erasers Still
Disappearance of the Blackboard Erasers
13th March 1998

Episode 100

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.

The Trio Disappeared Together Still
The Trio Disappeared Together
20th March 1998

Episode 101

No overview available.

Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin Still
Kodocha Continues Through Thick and Thin
27th March 1998

Episode 102

Sengoku's evil plot to expel Akito is revealed.