Kodocha · Episode 17: Mother’s Book of Surprises

Mother’s Book of Surprises

1996-07-2625 min

Misako's essay, "My Daughter and I" is released. The book reveals that Sana was found abandoned. Both Akito and Naozumi vie to help Sana through the pressures of intense media attention.

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1I’m an Elementary School Student with an Agent1996-04-0525 minSana Kurata is a sixth grader at Jimbo School, and the star of a variety show. Her class is a mess because of a troublemaker named Akito Hayama. When she tries to defend her teacher, he ignores her, and Sana gets really mad. Out of frustration, Sana complains about Akito on her TV show.2The Whole Classroom Is a Monkey Mountain1996-04-1225 minSana continues to confront Akito, and the girls in the class join her. Akito's reaction surprises and angers Sana even more. He hurts one of her friends and she slaps him. They confront each other privately and exchange threats.3Operation Eyeball, Toothball1996-04-1925 minSana learns about Akito's weakness, a fear of heights, and tries to exploit it, but fails to think it through. She challenges Akito to a contest, and ends up losing herself. However, Rei gives her an even better idea: to take an embarrassing picture of Akito as blackmail.4Lone Wolf, Awooo!1996-04-2625 minAkito has stopped acting up because of the picture, and another boy vies for the "boss monkey" title. They start to brawl, but Sana threatens to release the picture of Akito if he fights back because Sana insists violence is not the answer. In the end, she changes her mind, just a little bit, and allows one punch from Akito, who knocks out the other boy.5Where Are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?1996-05-0325 minSana gets a glimpse of a family very different from her own, Akito's family. She learns that Akito's mom died giving birth to him and his sister blames him for her death.6Crazy Stew Family Crisis1996-05-1025 minSana is determined to make an impression with her next job on a TV drama, which is about a family with problems similar to Akito's. She even drags Akito's father home to watch it, only to fail to get the whole family to watch it together when Akito disappears.7Asako Kurumi? Rival in Love!1996-05-1725 minWhenever Sana meets her drama co-star Asako, her manager Rei always disappears. Then, Asako asks Sana to do a "chat" with her, and Sana agrees. Rei tries to get out of driving her by pretending to have a stomach ache, but is found out.8A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss1996-05-2425 minSana learns why Rei has been acting so weird. So, she thinks that the field trip will help her forget. Up on the top floors Akito starts feeling sick.9Double Double Sana’s Love Trouble1996-05-3125 minSana copes with her surprising first kiss; Asako visits Rei, and Misako summons Akito.10Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!1996-06-0725 minSana meets Aono, Tsuyoshi's younger sister. She decides to give Aono a pleasant surprise, to Akito's objections. She finds out Rei is not truly in love with her 11Mr. Hayama, You’re a Real Dad1996-06-1425 minSana becomes a little more grown-up about Asako and Rei. The Hayama family has a family emergency. Sana gives Akito a Burutcha buzzer.12This Time, Sana Is the Lone Wolf1996-06-2125 minAfter working too hard because her manager, Rei signed her up for many commercials, Sana forgets a promise she made with her friends. Her friends get very mad, and create an outcast of her.13My Name’s Going to Change1996-06-2825 minTsuyoshi misses school one day, and Akito and Sana get together to help their friend. Tsuoyishi's parents have divorce, and Tsuyoshi's mother needed help moving. Akito does something to bug Sana, when they got close again.14The Promised Summer, Part 11996-07-0525 minEveryone is excited about a class camping trip. While Sana looks cheerful as usual, Akito notices that she is worried. Sana is worried about the promise she made with her mother, which if fulfilled, might ruin the happy life they had.15The Promised Summer, Part 21996-07-1225 minSana returns from the class trip, and learns that her next job will be a commercial with popular actor, Naozumi Kamura.16Two Pounding Hearts1996-07-1925 minSana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi. Akito makes a big decision about his life.17Mother’s Book of Surprises1996-07-2625 minMisako's essay, "My Daughter and I" is released. The book reveals that Sana was found abandoned. Both Akito and Naozumi vie to help Sana through the pressures of intense media attention.18Two Hungry People Playing Hide and Seek1996-08-0225 minAfter hearing about Sana's childhood, Akito rushes over there. He barges in and grabs her, heading towards his house. Where, Sana stays the night.19Daughter Cries, Mother Cries1996-08-0925 minSana meets her biological mother and her half-sister. Sana has fun with her little sister at the amusement park, but when her biological mother asks her to come live with her.20Sana’s Super Happy Quiz Show1996-08-1625 minThis episode is setup as Quiz Show, recapping the from the start of story to now. During the Quiz Show, Babbit is having fun at Sana's expense.21Look Out! It’s a Pint-Sized Akito!1996-08-2325 minSana visits Kamura Academy with Naozumi. She meets a small boy, who seems to be like Akito, and she goes through a chain of events to defeat him.22Karate Heart, Quiting Blues1996-08-3025 minAkito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons. Sana considers dropping out of show business.23Sunny, with Occasional Disappearing1996-09-2625 minSana helps find Mariko.24Math Mess1996-09-1325 minPrincipal Narunaru goes on a business trip, and Ms. Ando takes this opportunity to threaten Class 3 of not advancing to junior high school!25A Bandage for a Broken Heart1996-09-2025 minDue to an event that had happened when Akito was still causing trouble, Mami is scared of Akito, and Sana of course tries to fix this.26Every Chicken Has Its Day1996-09-2725 minSana's gift to Aono, a little baby chick, has grown into Piyoko.27Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough1996-10-0425 minMisako's ex-husband, Ryosuke asks Sana for a favor. Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her.28The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama1996-10-1125 minSana and Tsuyoshi visit Akito's mother's grave with the Hayama family, which is also Akito's Birthday. Sana, Tsyoshi, and Natsumi meet a mysterious woman, which they think that she is Mr. Hayama's new girlfriend.29Here She Comes, Mama’s Mama1996-10-1825 minMisako's mother Shizuka visits Misako and Sana in Tokyo. Grandma Shizuka brings with her quite a few other visitors. When Misako refuses to cooperate with Shizuka's schemes, she turns her attention to Sana.30Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster1996-10-2525 minAsako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin. Rei gets upset because of a love scene.31A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes1996-11-0125 minA tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana. He brings Akito into the middle.32Daddy, You’re Busted!1996-11-0825 minTsuyoshi's father is thrown in jail, and Tsuyoshi and his sister are picked on. When it's time for Tsuyoshi's father to get out of jail, he wants to go see him when he gets out.33Love Tastes Like Curry1996-11-1525 minThe boys and girls of Class 3 battle it out over after-school cleaning chores. Mitsuya-sensei takes the girls' side, and Tanaka-sensei takes the boys' side. Aya and Tsuyoshi can't bear being apart during the fighting. Sana proclaims war.34Three, Two, One: Sing!1996-11-2225 minIt's Zenjiro's birthday so Sana plans to hold a birthday party for him. Sana on the way meets two new friends. One is a total diva, who despises Sana. Her ability to have instantaneous happiness influences one of the girls.35There’s a Reason for the Gift1996-11-2925 minTsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift. He avoids Aya because he falls in love with any girl who gives him a present so he's ashamed.36Take Me to Kusatsu!1996-12-0625 minWinter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu. The Hayama family are surprise guests, invited by her matchmaking grandmama.37Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss1996-12-1325 minAkito stresses about trying to buy a gift for Sana, and Sana stresses about a job. Rei's distracted while looking forward to his Christmas Eve date with Asako, and Naozumi challenges Akito. While Sana worry about Naozumi kissing scene for work, but turns out its on the cheek.38The Special Christmas Kiss1996-12-2025 minSana is throwing a Christmas party. Akito was unsure what to get for Sana so he asks his friend and sister. They both tell him anything is good and to give her something from his heart.39100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo1997-01-0325 minPart 1: Haya-moth turns everyone into moths. Part 2: Remix of the first couple episodes in prehistoric times.40Suddenly One Day, I’m Homeless Sana!1997-01-1025 minThe Kurata household copes with a setback. While Sana and Misako remain optimistic, Rei faces greater obstacles as Sana's manager.41He Got Me Blacklisted!1997-01-1725 minSana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.42The Deadline’s Here!1997-01-2425 minOnda had asked Sana to write a book. Sana then puts off the book until there's only about a week left. And Sana then frantically tries to finish the book before the deadline.43Age Difference, Schmage Difference1997-01-3125 minReporters believe Sana and Takeshi to be father and daughter, but Sana says that it's not true and then declares that they are lovers.44Gomi, Gomi, Where Are You Going?1997-02-0725 minGomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot. Akito gets the blame for it.45Bittersweet Valentine’s Day1997-02-1425 minTakeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out. Sana then searches for him.46Am I Wrong?1997-02-2125 minSana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.47Under the Same Roof with You1997-02-2825 minThe apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata Family is homeless.48Father, You Were My Father1997-03-0725 minMisako learns something about Takeshi. Later Sana and Takeshi go to shoot a scene in their drama, and then Takeshi collapses during the shooting from a chronic disease.49The Final Scene1997-03-1425 minTakeshi find outs that Sana is actually his daughter. He leaves the hospital to go shoot the drama with Sana. He dies at the end from a chronic disease with Sana in his arms.50Through the Tears, Spring Comes1997-03-2125 minDepressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito has to convince her to come home.51Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow1997-03-2825 minA flashback episode where several of Sana's friends gather to discuss the relationship of Sana and Akito. They all wear masks to conceal their identities.52I Met My Best Friend in the Bathroom1997-04-0425 min 53The First Kiss Ruined My Life.1997-04-1125 min 54Sana-chan who cannot love completely!1997-04-1825 min 55Actress goes to the mountains to shoot a movie.1997-04-2525 min 56Really! Really! Sincerely really!1997-05-0225 min 57Pretend to be a boyfriend for sushi...1997-05-0925 min 58There is love in the mountains...With you!!!1997-05-1625 min 59Working Hard Recovering From an Injury1997-05-2325 min 60Love Awakened After Loss1997-05-3025 min 61I’m Not the One Who Gets Turned Down and Cries.1997-06-0625 min 62The Continuous Flames of This Summer1997-06-1325 min 63Don’t Believe in Rumors1997-06-2025 min 64Somewhere there lies the truth.1997-06-2725 min 65The two of them finally bid goodbye1997-07-0425 min 66Run Away, Run Away, Across the Ocean.1997-07-1125 min 67Suspense in New York1997-07-1825 min 68Experiencing the mysteries of life.1997-07-2525 min 69Is there a goddess of love now? You also have emerald eyes.1997-08-0125 min 70Suspense at lunchtime1997-08-0825 min 71It Was A Suddenly Appearing Mother1997-08-1525 min 72I know too much! My secret!1997-08-2225 min 73Stupid Mother & Daughter in America1997-08-2925 min 74Mother’s conspiracy.1997-09-0525 min 75Daughter, where in Manhattan are you?1997-09-1225 min 76Should we go back? Will we go back?1997-09-1925 min 77Papa, this is all your fault!1997-09-2625 min 78The first and last Mother-Son battle1997-10-0325 min 79A Father Who is Unable to be a Father1997-10-1025 min 80To sing again, three, two, one1997-10-1725 min 81Hello, Good Bye, My Love.1997-10-2425 min 82We Got Along Great Afterwards.1997-10-3125 min 83Perhaps they are all best couples.1997-11-0725 min 84The Manager Danger1997-11-1425 min 85Dialogue that cannot be spoken.1997-11-2125 min 86All is clear when you cannot see1997-11-2825 min 87Everything suddenly came to a halt!1997-12-0525 min 88So This Kind Of Day Has Come!1997-12-1225 min 89Hallelujah on Christmas Eve? My Heart...1997-12-1925 min 90Mecha Hayama is Hayama’s Mama1997-12-3025 min 91Fan comes to visit first thing in the New Year1998-01-0925 min 92A Simple Math Video1998-01-1625 min 93Same Name Appears!1998-01-2325 min 94Child’s Toy Rises from the Dead1998-01-3025 min 95Back to Normal.1998-02-0625 min 96Adult love -- that could wait!1998-02-1325 min 97The happy-lending-money scheme.1998-02-2025 min 98When My Elder Sister is in Love!1998-02-2725 min 99Karate Club Is A Good Place - Come For A Bit1998-03-0625 min 100The Blackboard Erasers Disappeared1998-03-1325 min 101 102

Kodocha★ 78%

Kodocha

Name: Kodocha
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1996
Rating: 7.8

Kodomo no Omocha

こどものおもちゃ

Also known as: Kodomo no Omocha, こどものおもちゃ, Child's Toy, Rossana

TV1996★ 78%Comedy Drama Romance

Synopsis

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. (Source: Anime News Network)

Characters & Voice Actors

Akito HayamaMain

Tatsuya NakazakiJP

Sana KurataMain

Shizue OdaJP

Misako KurataMain

Hana KinoJP

Tsuyoshi OokiMain

Mayumi MisawaJP

Rei SagamiMain

Ryou NaitouJP

Natsumi HayamaSupporting

Akemi OkamuraJP

Naru NaruSupporting

ChafuurinJP

AyumiSupporting

Naoko IshiiJP

YuiSupporting

Akiko NakagawaJP

Grandpa KurataSupporting

Aya SugitaSupporting

Akiko KikuchiJP

Fuuka MatsuiSupporting

Harumi IkomaJP

Staff

Laura BaileyADR Director (English)

Justin CookProducer (English)

Christopher SabatADR Director (English)

Eric ValeADR Director (English)

Colleen ClinkenbeardADR Director (English)

Clarine HarpProduction Assistant (English)

Shinichi WatanabeStoryboard (eps 7, 10, 13, 14, 22, 27, 30, 38, 39, 44, 50, 57)

Shinichi WatanabeEpisode Director (eps 13, 27, 30, 38, 44, 50, 57)

Relations

AlternativeKodomo no Omocha (OVA)

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