• Premiered: Apr 1996
  • Episodes: 102
  • Followers: 21
  • Ended
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  • Friday
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Season 1
1x1
I'm an Elementary School Student with an Agent
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 05, 1996
Sana 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 .. show full overview
1x2
The Whole Classroom is a Monkey Mountain
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 12, 1996
Sana 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.
1x3
Operation Eyeball, Toothball
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 19, 1996
Sana 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 .. show full overview
1x4
Lone Wolf, Awooo!
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 26, 1996
Akito 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 .. show full overview
1x5
Where are You Going, Mr. Dark and Gloomy?
Episode overview
Air date
May 03, 1996
Sana 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.
1x6
Crazy Stew Family Crisis
Episode overview
Air date
May 10, 1996
Sana 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 .. show full overview
1x7
Asako Kurumi...Rival in Love!
Episode overview
Air date
May 17, 1996
Whenever 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.
1x8
A Fruit Juice Soaked First Kiss
Episode overview
Air date
May 24, 1996
Sana 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.
1x9
Double Double Sana's Love Trouble
Episode overview
Air date
May 31, 1996
Sana copes with her surprising first kiss; Asako visits Rei, and Misako summons Akito.
1x10
Love Flew Out the Window Like a Chicken!
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 07, 1996
Sana 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
1x11
Mr. Hayama, You're a Real Dad
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 14, 1996
Sana becomes a little more grown-up about Asako and Rei. The Hayama family has a family emergency. Sana gives Akito a Burutcha buzzer.
1x12
This Time, Sana is the Lone Wolf
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 21, 1996
After 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.
1x13
My Name's Going to Change
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 28, 1996
Tsuyoshi 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.
1x14
The Promised Summer, Part One
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 05, 1996
Everyone 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.
1x15
The Promised Summer, Part Two
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 12, 1996
Sana returns from the class trip, and learns that her next job will be a commercial with popular actor, Naozumi Kamura.
1x16
Two Pounding Hearts
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 19, 1996
Sana performs in a play and invites her classmates, teachers, and Naozumi. Akito makes a big decision about his life.
1x17
Mother's Book of Surprises
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 26, 1996
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.
1x18
Two Hungry People Playing Hide and Seek
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 02, 1996
After hearing about Sana's childhood, Akito rushes over there. He barges in and grabs her, heading towards his house. Where, Sana stays the night.
1x19
Daughter Cries, Mother Cries
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 09, 1996
Sana 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.
1x20
Sana's Super Happy Quiz Show
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 16, 1996
This 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.
1x21
Look Out! It's a Pint-Sized Akito!
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 23, 1996
Sana 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.
1x22
Karate Heart, Quiting Blues
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 30, 1996
Akito begins studying karate, but isn't happy with his first lessons. Sana considers dropping out of show business.
1x24
Math Mess
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 13, 1996
Principal Narunaru goes on a business trip, and Ms. Ando takes this opportunity to threaten Class 3 of not advancing to junior high school!
1x25
A Bandage for a Broken Heart
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 20, 1996
Due 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.
1x23
Sunny, with Occasional Disappearing
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 26, 1996
Sana helps find Mariko.
1x26
Every Chicken Has Its Day
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 27, 1996
Sana's gift to Aono, a little baby chick, has grown into Piyoko.
1x27
Pity Me and Cough Up Some Dough
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 04, 1996
Misako's ex-husband, Ryosuke asks Sana for a favor. Akito and Tsuyoshi become worried about her.
1x28
The Romantic Love Song of Mr. Hayama
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 11, 1996
Sana 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.
1x29
Here She Comes, Mama's Mama
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 1996
Misako'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.
1x30
Rei and the Jolly Green-Eyed Monster
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 25, 1996
Asako stars in a romantic drama with popular performer Takuya Kimochi, and rumors begin. Rei gets upset because of a love scene.
1x31
A Snake Came Slithering in Muddy Shoes
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 01, 1996
A tabloid photographer named Kurosaki is determined to get a scoop on Sana. He brings Akito into the middle.
1x32
Daddy, You're Busted!
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 08, 1996
Tsuyoshi'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.
1x33
Love Tastes Like Curry
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 1996
The 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.
1x34
Three, Two, One: Sing!
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 22, 1996
It'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.
1x35
There's a Reason for the Gift
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 1996
Tsuyoshi receives an anonymous gift. He avoids Aya because he falls in love with any girl who gives him a present so he's ashamed.
1x36
Take Me to Kusatsu!
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 1996
Winter vacation brings a trip to the Kurata Hot Springs Inn in Kusatsu. The Hayama family are surprise guests, invited by her matchmaking grandmama.
1x37
Karate and Trumpet Compete for a Kiss
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 13, 1996
Akito 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 .. show full overview
1x38
The Special Christmas Kiss
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 20, 1996
Sana 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.
1x39
100 Haya-Moths / Ooga Booga Boo
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 03, 1997
Part 1: Haya-moth turns everyone into moths. Part 2: Remix of the first couple episodes in prehistoric times.
1x40
Suddenly One Day, I'm Homeless Sana!
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 10, 1997
The Kurata household copes with a setback. While Sana and Misako remain optimistic, Rei faces greater obstacles as Sana's manager.
1x41
He Got Me Blacklisted!
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 17, 1997
Sana can not find work. But it seems to be bigger than everyone expects.
1x42
The Deadline's Here!
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 24, 1997
Onda 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.
1x43
Age Difference, Schmage Difference
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 31, 1997
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.
1x44
Gomi, Gomi, Where are You Going?
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 07, 1997
Gomi does some shoplifting, and then he runs away. But, runs into Akito leaving the stolen loot. Akito gets the blame for it.
1x45
Bittersweet Valentine's Day
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 14, 1997
Takeshi misses work, leading everyone to believe he drops out. Sana then searches for him.
1x46
Am I Wrong?
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 21, 1997
Sana's book hit the store shelves, but Mami wasn't mentioned anywhere in the book.
1x47
Under the Same Roof with You
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 28, 1997
The apartment that Sana stayed in gets torn down, and for another week, the Kurata Family is homeless.
1x48
Father, You Were My Father
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 07, 1997
Misako 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.
1x49
The Final Scene
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 14, 1997
Takeshi 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.
1x50
Through the Tears, Spring Comes
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 21, 1997
Depressed by the death of Takeshi, Sana leaves for the mountains and Akito has to convince her to come home.
1x51 Season finale
Goodbye Yesterday, Hello Tomorrow
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 28, 1997
A 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.

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