Post by coolshortgrl19 on Jan 20, 2007 22:13:01 GMT -5
Kodocha is a shojo anime series that aired in Japan in 1996-1998 as the name Kodomo no Omocha . It is based on the manga series by Miho Obana which in the US is titled Kodocha: Sana's Stage , and is directed by Akitaroh Daichi (Fruits Basket).
Sana Kurata, 11 years old, is living a superb childhood. She is the star of a popular TV-series (Kodomo no Omocha / Child's Toy). Her mom is an award-winning novelist, and she calls her manager Rei her driver, boyfriend, and pimp, even though she has no idea what that last word means.
Sana is enjoying life to the fullest, except for the hassle in her class. A gang of boys have turned the classroom into chaos, preventing the teacher from doing anything but cry. Sana is very irritated about this problem, and confronts the rash but smooth talking boss monkey, Akito Hayama, doing everything she can to stop the ruckus that upsets her life and studies.
But as she becomes more involved in Akito's life, she realizes that everything isn't as black and white. Akito's family isn't perfect, and it turns out her family has some secrets of her own. As the show continues, Sana and Akito encounter new incidents and people that mix up their lives even further, growing their friendship and possibly a relationship?
Character Profiles
Sana Kurata - The main star of the series. She’s an 11 year old child actress and member of the Komawari Theater acting group. She’s the star of a popular series called Child’s Toy . She’s very energetic and talks extremely quicky.
Akito Hayama - Akito is a laid back boy who commands fear and respect as a bully or boss monkey in Sana’s sixth grade class. After being confronted by Sana in the early part of the series, he tones some of his behavior down, but adopts a different agenda.
Rei Sagami - Rei is a 20-something year old guy who always wears sunglasses. He lives at the Kurata residence and serves as Sana's chauffeur, manager/agent, boyfriend, and pimp.
Misako Kurata - Sana’s mom is an award-winning novelist who has a fancy for funny hats and hairpieces since she has a chipmunk named Maro that resides in her hair.
Babbit - He’s the mascot in the series, a rabbit with bat wings. While he doesn’t interact directly with the characters, he appears frequently and chimes in some remarks.
Asako Kurumi - Sana’s favorite actress who gets involved in Sana’s life both professionally and personally.
Tsuyoshi - The boy with the glasses who is Akito’s best friend. He's very mellow and shy guy, but when provoked or angered, he goes into these emotional rages like the Incredible Hulk.
Aya Sugita - Sana's school friend. She has the straight, shoulder length hair, and has a crush on Tsuyoshi.
Zenjiro - The buck-toothed host of Sana's TV school sitcom, Child’s toy .
Natsumi Hayama - Akito's older sister who doesn't have a positive impression of Akito.
Naozumi Kamura - A fellow child actor. He shares a secret with Sana about her past.
Other Characters
Andoh - One of the elementary school teachers who gets annoyed by teachers not being able to control their students.
Gomi - Akito’s school friend who likes wearing camo vests.
Mr. Hayama - Akito’s dad. He’s a business executive, and doesn’t have much time for the family.
Hiroshi - A boy in Sana’s Child’s Toy show.
Hisae - Sana's school friend. She has her hair braided in buns.
Mami - Sana's school friend with the purple hair and yellow hairband.
Ms. Mitsuya - Sana and Akito’s teacher. She cries a lot because of her out of control class.
Naru Naru - The laid back and bouncy school principal.
Onda - Misako’s editor who’s always bugging Misako to submit her manuscripts.
Sanekichi - Zenjiro's agent.
Shimura - The Kurata’s housekeeper.
Suji - Sana’s hairdresser
Mr. Tanaka - A schoolteacher who helps out Ms. Mitsuya.
Does anyone else like this show besides me? Discuss your favorite epsiodes/characters!
Sana Kurata, 11 years old, is living a superb childhood. She is the star of a popular TV-series (Kodomo no Omocha / Child's Toy). Her mom is an award-winning novelist, and she calls her manager Rei her driver, boyfriend, and pimp, even though she has no idea what that last word means.
Sana is enjoying life to the fullest, except for the hassle in her class. A gang of boys have turned the classroom into chaos, preventing the teacher from doing anything but cry. Sana is very irritated about this problem, and confronts the rash but smooth talking boss monkey, Akito Hayama, doing everything she can to stop the ruckus that upsets her life and studies.
But as she becomes more involved in Akito's life, she realizes that everything isn't as black and white. Akito's family isn't perfect, and it turns out her family has some secrets of her own. As the show continues, Sana and Akito encounter new incidents and people that mix up their lives even further, growing their friendship and possibly a relationship?
Character Profiles
Sana Kurata - The main star of the series. She’s an 11 year old child actress and member of the Komawari Theater acting group. She’s the star of a popular series called Child’s Toy . She’s very energetic and talks extremely quicky.
Akito Hayama - Akito is a laid back boy who commands fear and respect as a bully or boss monkey in Sana’s sixth grade class. After being confronted by Sana in the early part of the series, he tones some of his behavior down, but adopts a different agenda.
Rei Sagami - Rei is a 20-something year old guy who always wears sunglasses. He lives at the Kurata residence and serves as Sana's chauffeur, manager/agent, boyfriend, and pimp.
Misako Kurata - Sana’s mom is an award-winning novelist who has a fancy for funny hats and hairpieces since she has a chipmunk named Maro that resides in her hair.
Babbit - He’s the mascot in the series, a rabbit with bat wings. While he doesn’t interact directly with the characters, he appears frequently and chimes in some remarks.
Asako Kurumi - Sana’s favorite actress who gets involved in Sana’s life both professionally and personally.
Tsuyoshi - The boy with the glasses who is Akito’s best friend. He's very mellow and shy guy, but when provoked or angered, he goes into these emotional rages like the Incredible Hulk.
Aya Sugita - Sana's school friend. She has the straight, shoulder length hair, and has a crush on Tsuyoshi.
Zenjiro - The buck-toothed host of Sana's TV school sitcom, Child’s toy .
Natsumi Hayama - Akito's older sister who doesn't have a positive impression of Akito.
Naozumi Kamura - A fellow child actor. He shares a secret with Sana about her past.
Other Characters
Andoh - One of the elementary school teachers who gets annoyed by teachers not being able to control their students.
Gomi - Akito’s school friend who likes wearing camo vests.
Mr. Hayama - Akito’s dad. He’s a business executive, and doesn’t have much time for the family.
Hiroshi - A boy in Sana’s Child’s Toy show.
Hisae - Sana's school friend. She has her hair braided in buns.
Mami - Sana's school friend with the purple hair and yellow hairband.
Ms. Mitsuya - Sana and Akito’s teacher. She cries a lot because of her out of control class.
Naru Naru - The laid back and bouncy school principal.
Onda - Misako’s editor who’s always bugging Misako to submit her manuscripts.
Sanekichi - Zenjiro's agent.
Shimura - The Kurata’s housekeeper.
Suji - Sana’s hairdresser
Mr. Tanaka - A schoolteacher who helps out Ms. Mitsuya.
Does anyone else like this show besides me? Discuss your favorite epsiodes/characters!