I usually disagree when people say a certain anime is underrated. But MAN kodocha is SO underrated, barely anyone knows about it. Thats funny to me because its probably one of my favorite animes. I've watched it 3 times now in between my stressed uni semesters and it always helped me get a good mood just like when watching Alice Academy
WHATT?? I thought Kodocha was super popular wtf, I discovered it when I was like still a young child in 2007 and my mom showed it to us. Kodocha is so good, I swore everyone had watched it before
@@MoniSolli_ it definitely is!! i think the new wave of people who are into anime just havent heard much of it since all the fans are a bit older? and its a little lost in the minds of others. they wont know its something theyve watched until theyve seen it again.
Hii i really like it as well. I really like Gakuen Alice too. I have at least finished them 2 3 times. Can you give me some more recommandations like these animes/mangas please. I also read kaichou wa maid sama Fruit basket Skip beat Kamichama karin Shugo chara Yumeiro Patisserie (English is not my native language sorry if you dont understand.)
I love how she’s loyal to acting at the same time. She’s emotionally strong and always pulls of a silly yet cute smile, but she hides her pain with the use of her top notch acting! She really is the strongest girl! ❤
Hands down best Shoujo girl ever! And it's funny how a couple of 11/12 years old children has more depth, growth, goals and chemestry in their romance than most shoujos.
@@thatkodochagirl I think it's because the author knows the difference between lust and true love, and since most children are pure, she made them children.
Sana definitely can imagine what it would be like to be in Akito's place -- I think the spotlight and her being so unique makes it hard for people to see how lonely it can be where she is. She gets him.
i cant believe someone actually made a video of this oldest romance comedy. I remember back in elementary that i watched this all day in a site and was so emotional from happiness and then it just went down in a emotional drama that kept me crying. I highly recommend this, it such a roller coaster ride, i wish that maybe someone would pick this up and remake it like how fruit basket was because dang, its unbelievable T_T
OMG I REMEMBER THIS!! I went into it expecting it to be a fun comedy and ended up bawling my eyes out multiple times 😭 it's the ones that get u off guard that hit the hardest
In case you all didn't know there is a one shot follow up manga called Deep Clear about Akito and Sana grown up and married, having to face his Trauma head on again too as adults when she chooses to follow through on having his child.
She sounds very similar to Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket in terms of complexity, hiding an immense amount of trauma under a smile, and having such enormous empathy that she keeps putting the needs of others before herself to the point where it becomes a plot point that she needs to think of her own wants and needs more. Heck, from the sounds of that one clip they even share a voice actress!
@@Sakachi18 That's literally her character arc, learning not to let people walk all over her and take a stand for what she wants. It wouldn't be much of a character arc if she didn't have the flaw in the first place.
@Floweramon She never got any better though, she always just cowered whenever Kyo yelled at her, she was a doormat in the beginning and a doormat at the end. Her mother's marriage was problematic and so was Tohru's. Fruits Basket honestly teaches girls bad relationship ideals and habits. And it is only made worse because Tohru let's everyone do whatever they want to her.
@@Floweramonyea I have to agree with the other person kodocha in general handles toxic relationships and coping mechanisms better than fruits basket. While I love tohru sana and the other characters are just handled better and I say this as someone who relates to tohru a lot.
Totally agree!! Seriously, her past shocked me a lot. Can't even believe she had to hide such pain for so long, I just thought she was going to be the cheerful character stereotype, but no, she's so much more than that. The fact that she always acted so professional at work, the fact she basically saved a boy that was violent and choked her and was able to become best friends with him, the fact she experienced heartbreak a lot of times, still being positive that everythink would eventually be ok... And yeah, most importantly I think : she actually CONFRONTED her birth mom, and was brave enough to say "to be totally honest, you don't interest me at all" (at least in the japanese version, don't know how it was translated in the english dub). She's able to stand her ground, which is amazing, coming from a Shoujo female protagonist. The only thing that I think was missing in your video though was how she went to New York with Naozumi, leaving Akito behind. If Akito was just a crush it wouldn't be that hard, but she was DEEPLY in love with him. She went through so much with him, and still was like "he chose Fuka", accepted it, and turned away. She even had to forget him for a while since she needed to stay focused on her performance with Naozumi. Amazing psychological strength
Oh yeah, I mainly focused on the manga since it is the original work. But you are definitely right about Sana when she leaves for NY! Such a devastating moment for both of them. :(
Mikan from gakuen Alice is the strongest mentally and I’ll stand by that. She went through so much tragedy and probably had so much trauma but she keeps smiling. Her mom and fiancé dies right in front of her along with losing her best friend and getting her memories erased of all her friends but, she always kept smiling.
NOOOOOOOOO 😭😭 Gakuen Al-ALICE that too gives me a TRAUMA, like- in the end they *SPOILER* . . . . . . . . . THEY ERASED HER MEMORIES and- AAAAACCKKK my poor baby Natsumeeee~~
Particularly I think she surely is strong, but wouldn't say that she is the strongest among the shoujo bunch cuz there are a lot of different strengths... I've watched a bunch of shoujo and some of my faves are undoubtedly Yona, Sakura (cardcaptor), Tohru, Kobato, Jusetsu and many others! Really love the shoujo demographic, wish it had more focus nowadays...
How about the woman who led an army to take down the Bastille, kickstarting the French Revolution, the myth, the legend, the OG: Oscar François de Jarjayes
Tohru really is a strong willed girl. It took insane amount of courage and strength to go through so many psychology hardship as Tohru, yet still maintain her pure heart and kindness.
sana is becoming one of my biggest inspirations as someone with similar age, especially with the conflicting personalities i have with her, i’m more like a hayama lol
That episode with Sana's birth mom was one of the hardest cries I ever had with an anime. I'm glad to hear the dub was also able to carry that same energy for someone else. Best character in anime for sure.
Man I really need to rewatch this gem. I loved it so much when I was younger. Kinda wish they would remake it so more people would maybe give it a chance
idk I don’t really like anime remakes, especially for the ones they’ve done for shoujo series like sailor moon or fruba 😭 I feel like the new animation style is so soulless compared to the original cell animation. It would be great to have more exposure though so we could get more content
It’s underrated because she takes accountability for herself even though she could have and understandably given up but because she takes charge of herself she is able to come to a solution. Never seen the anime but I have seen the manga floating around for years. Glad your video popped up cuz now I want to read it.
I used to be obsessed with the anime when I was a kid. I used to act like Sana and I had my first crush on Akito. (Lmao) But man… when I read the manga… I mean, it’s another level. Of course the anime had to be more “family friendly” I guess, so many things were cut out (like at the very beginning when Sana and Akito’s friendship is developing, she asks him what could she do to help him, and he said “kill me, I am tired of living” or something like that). The way I cried reading some chapters is crazy. I didn’t read many mangas but Kodocha will always have a special spot in my heart. (Btw I think I’m still in love with Akito bye)
I didn't watch the anime, only the manga and nonetheless, it's among my top 100 manga of all time. It nailed everything just right, the comedy, the drama, the chars, the tone (as in the usual bright bubbling atmosphere panel we have in Shoujo genre), etc... There're different kind of strength in human and Sana's one of the prime example that shine through. The author handle her characters development/behavior/expression so well 🥰
Holy crap I wasn't expecting my favorite girl / favorite anime of all time mentioned in this day and age. Growing up she was one of those shoujo girls who was always optimistic and a very emotional girl. Even tho she had such a dark backstop she embraced everything and learned to move past it. My young 11-12 year old self really looked up to Sana.
Kodocha is truly an anime for everyone, young and old, I'm glad I watched it, I actually watched it for the first time when I was 18-19 because I came across it by coincidence and I don't regret it a single moment, the characters were so interesting and had their own complex personalities, there was hardly any filler and everyone seemed to suffer a lot yet managed to keep themselves together, a role model.
I let out the loudest gasp when I saw this in my recommended! I absolutely love this anime-it was one I watched in middle school, and one of the few good memories I have about my mother (she was never good outside this). This anime was a defining aspect of my adolescence and actually helped some of my views of the world. I can genuinely say it was a formative period in a way other shows didn’t impact me. And I learned so much more about the manga through this video too! I never got to read it but I’d love to someday, as well as one day finishing the anime (it stopped airing during my middle school days and I was so sad lol). I just loved seeing this analysis, and maybe everyone would disagree, because sure there’s “stronger” shojo protagonists. But Sana Kurata was one I loved personally. Excellent video, I’m subbing! 🥰
Thanks for watching! And I feel the same way - while I watched this series in my early 20s, Sana and her friends really impacted my life in a positive way, and helped me move past the doom and gloom I felt during my teen years. I think about things more positively now because of Sana!!!
I ACTUALLY JUST RECENTLY WATCHED KODOCHA FOR THE FIRST TIME I dont usually watch shojo animes because they seem unrealistic. But kodocha made me compare the characters to some people who I have met in my life It is so animeistic but realistic at same time Kind of left a big impact on me Initially it seems like a simple gag anime but as episodes roll by observe the deep personality of each character Loved it And also love your videos please make more
Thank you for watching! Absolutely. More videos are coming this year! And I feel the same way, each of the characters feel so real. This series is very special to me. Thanks for sticking around! ❤
I think you should definitely give shoujo a shot. Every demographic has its own bad apples but definitely don't shy away from it cuz there are soooo many good ones
The fact that you say shoujo is unrealistic like shounen isn't the epitome of unrealistic. And like some of the most iconic shounen (ex: Berserk) weren't inspired heavily by shoujo. I-
@@sunnysodapop Agreed. I don’t understand why Shoujo suddenly has the burden of needing to be “realistic” placed on its shoulders, meanwhile male targeted media churns out the 1000th isekai harem fantasy every anime season 😐😐😐 Additionally, if people want a more grounded Shoujo/Josei, they absolutely exist they just need to actually do their research and give them a chance once they find them
Kodocha was and will always be one of my favorite shojo anime. I REALLY love this artstyle for some reason especially for shojo anime. Kodocha and Cardcaptor sakura were just perfect 👌 + Tsubasa chronicles (Cardcaptor sakura but other dimension anime) for a more complex and darker theme
I completely agree! I have Sakura on my back burner but just found the manga at a second hand store for cheap so I plan on reading it as soon as I finish Fruits Basket! Thank you for watching the video!
This anime was The anime when it comes to TV in my country, it sets a mood and really shaped my idea of real love. I totally feel your enthusiasm about it! It's totally unique and more than just a shojo romance story, it digs deep inside the world of children, as the japanise title itself means. As much as I enjoy the anime, I strongly recommend the manga to anyone new to it, as you said covers an arc not shown in the anime adaptation. Alito and Sana will forever be in my heart ♥️
Kodocha was one of the animes I watched during my childhood. Now that I’m an adult, I can see why I adored sana before. I was kinda sad with how the anime and manga are a bit different but it’s alright since the characters are similar to the anime. I still recommend this anime to my friends even though it’s old.😂
Kodocha...such sweet, sad and beautiful manga/anime. The anime pulled me in but then I left it for the manga. lol I have mostly positive impressions about how they handled certain themes and emotions. I highly recommend it.
@@thatkodochagirl I will, do you recommend the dub or sub? I usually watch animes with subs but the clips you used in the video are dubbed and they sound good like so idk 😭
Can’t believe someone made a video essay on kodocha (one of my top faves anime) sana is a solid character and it introduced me to the talented Laura Bailey back in the day. Great video, and here’s to hoping kodocha may have a revival someday..! ;(
Your use of the soundtrack in the background tugged at my heartstrings. Let us all hope fruitlessly that this will get the anime reboot it deserves, leading to a rerelease of obana’s manga in the US. People need to get the chance to rediscover this series and I desperately want to see the final few volumes of the manga animated, even if the aesthetic has to change to fit the times.
I discover Kodocha 7 years ago and absolutely felt in love with the anime (first half) and the manga, it is one of my favorite manga ever i'm so glad i found this yt channel !
omg i didn't think anyone really knew about kodocha, its such an old anime! but im glad you covered this, kodocha is actually the very first anime i've ever watched ten years ago and it is still one of my favs
i remember reading this manga when i was in elementary... i stole my sister's collection and holy the relationship of sana and akito developed so nicely
Man, it's been a while since I watch Kodocha but it defenitly had an impact on me. When I first started the serie I didn't expect this to be this emotional and profund
Ah! Kodomo Omocha! I have all the English Kodocha DVDs. I loved this show so much growing up. Sana really had to deal with a lot, I mean, so did Akito and Natsume, but still. I always loved how she wouldn't let the boys bully the teacher or other girls.
FINALLLYYY kodocha gets some recognition. it lives in my brain literally every single day. so happy to see this!!! please continue making more videos on kocodha! :)
I remember watching Kodocha on Colours TV, which now feels like a fever dream, because it was a channel that I would watch some anime on as a child, it's where I was first introduced to Fruits Basket (Funny enough, Laura Bailey ends up voicing Tohru Honda in this anime as well, like she does Sana in Kodocha), Case Closed, Spiral, etc. and if I remember correctly, it's anime block was such a short lived thing. I do know the anime wasn't fully dubbed and was surprised to research it years later, to find out the characters end up being in middle school and the second arc was a thing.
Just discovered your channel and this is like a dream come true!!! Thank you so so much for making kodocha video essays, and at such incredible quality as well. Hearing somebody other than me in my own thoughts Actually acknowledge how deep and compelling this series’ story and characters are is insane, and put out online for others to share?!?! LITERALLY SO EXTRAORDINARY!!! You’re a SUPERSTAR!!!
Today I just finished kodocha "all 102 episodes" because you mentioned it and DAMN, I don't know what to comment about it but, I insanely relate to sana , kinda feel bad for naozumi for being left again,plus , I'm sorry but I seriously hated akito for dating fuka as a replacement of Sana , the breakdown she had after she knew about it was crazy, I hate the fact that fuka already knew akito and sana were a "thing" but didn't care and started dating akito behind her back in the excuse of "sana being naiive" like IT'S NOT EVEN HER FAULT WTF? It's not her fault her family raised her with innocent thoughts and intentions, I have a lot more to say but , honestly, sana is just precious, no one deserves her .PERIOD.
I actually found out about kodocha through one of those anime pirating sites lol. I was intrigued by the thumbnail and I ended up watching all of the episodes including the fillers in like a week 😂
Glad i could find a girl talking about this. Its a bit weird when a 30 something guy spends an hour gushing over a preteen school girl (i also like the anime but it feels like some people had a weird obsession with it)
Thank you. This comment made my week. I have been struggling mentally but all of the Kodocha fans who enjoy my content and share my passion for the series has helped me to keep going. Thank you again so much! ❤❤❤
I absolutely LOVED this story, and if you get to read/watch it as a young girl then you are really lucky. The manga and anime are both pretty good! Another strong shoujo lead I recommend is from Kitchen Princess. I don't even want to spoil it, it's a good story :D
I remember this anime. I discovered it when I was in High School as well as the manga. It was one of my favorites. Sadly I never finished them but now that I have time, I’ll do it.
I remember scouring the internet for the episodes and the anime and couldn't find episodes past 12 but luckily there were manga scanlations I somehow found but those were hard to come by too as it was around the time I started surfing the internet more than just researching for school papers.
I've been debating on re-experiencing this series. And i gotta say, you convinced me. But this time, I'm going to read the manga. Thank you for your beautiful video essay 💕
Sana is very strong and I remember watching this as a child with my cousins in Okinawa. I have to argue that Sakura from Card Captor Sakura was strong too for a young shoujo anime
It is! They just released the first half of the series on blu-ray. Second series is coming soon. There is a possible announcement for it by Discotek media later this month.
Kodocha is hands down one of the best timeless romcom anime ever. The character development is gorgeous, Sana is such a goofball of a protagonist, and the love story is really great too. LOVE seeing some Kodocha love!
Kodomo es de best shoujo y es mejor que no lo hagan tan popular porque harian que pierda esa magia que posee, yo lo veo todos los años y leo el manga también todo el tiempo porque las lecciones de vida son realmente profundas a pesar de ser contadas por niños
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I usually disagree when people say a certain anime is underrated. But MAN kodocha is SO underrated, barely anyone knows about it. Thats funny to me because its probably one of my favorite animes. I've watched it 3 times now in between my stressed uni semesters and it always helped me get a good mood just like when watching Alice Academy
WHATT?? I thought Kodocha was super popular wtf, I discovered it when I was like still a young child in 2007 and my mom showed it to us. Kodocha is so good, I swore everyone had watched it before
@@MoniSolli_ it definitely is!! i think the new wave of people who are into anime just havent heard much of it since all the fans are a bit older? and its a little lost in the minds of others. they wont know its something theyve watched until theyve seen it again.
Same bro, it is my favorite shows anime tbh, and I've watched it 4 times lol, probably more actually
Alice academy is soo good
Hii i really like it as well. I really like Gakuen Alice too. I have at least finished them 2 3 times. Can you give me some more recommandations like these animes/mangas please. I also read kaichou wa maid sama
Fruit basket
Skip beat
Kamichama karin
Shugo chara
Yumeiro Patisserie
(English is not my native language sorry if you dont understand.)
I love how she’s loyal to acting at the same time. She’s emotionally strong and always pulls of a silly yet cute smile, but she hides her pain with the use of her top notch acting! She really is the strongest girl! ❤
Well said! Thank you for watching ❤
Hands down best Shoujo girl ever! And it's funny how a couple of 11/12 years old children has more depth, growth, goals and chemestry in their romance than most shoujos.
@@nagigachamania6936 100% agree!!!
@@thatkodochagirl I think it's because the author knows the difference between lust and true love, and since most children are pure, she made them children.
@@nagigachamania6936 That's a great detail you picked up on!!! I love it. 💖
I think one reason Sana relates to Akito so much is that she herself feels alone and has abandonment issues.
I agree.
Sana definitely can imagine what it would be like to be in Akito's place -- I think the spotlight and her being so unique makes it hard for people to see how lonely it can be where she is. She gets him.
i cant believe someone actually made a video of this oldest romance comedy. I remember back in elementary that i watched this all day in a site and was so emotional from happiness and then it just went down in a emotional drama that kept me crying. I highly recommend this, it such a roller coaster ride, i wish that maybe someone would pick this up and remake it like how fruit basket was because dang, its unbelievable T_T
Thanks for watching! Kodocha is definitely my favorite anime. I dedicated my channel to it! 💖
OMG FINALLY A VID ON MY FAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL ANIME, I FINISHED THE MANGA TWO YEARS AGO AND CRIED AT THE ENDING
@@thatkodochagirl it's my favorite too!
OMG I REMEMBER THIS!! I went into it expecting it to be a fun comedy and ended up bawling my eyes out multiple times 😭 it's the ones that get u off guard that hit the hardest
The part where a groomer married his victim was toooo disgusting so I wouldn’t suggest it to people who have PSTD on this certain thing just in case.
Sana and Tohru from 'Fruits Basket' were my role models growing up ♡
They both share the same voice actor I think
@@ar1anna2.02 Oh wow you're right- Laura Bailey voiced them both in English!
And Jerry jewell the love interest yet again
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you didn't turn out to be a doormat like Tohru, remember to always stand up for yourself.
In case you all didn't know there is a one shot follow up manga called Deep Clear about Akito and Sana grown up and married, having to face his Trauma head on again too as adults when she chooses to follow through on having his child.
She sounds very similar to Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket in terms of complexity, hiding an immense amount of trauma under a smile, and having such enormous empathy that she keeps putting the needs of others before herself to the point where it becomes a plot point that she needs to think of her own wants and needs more. Heck, from the sounds of that one clip they even share a voice actress!
Yep! They are both voiced by Laura Bailey in the English dub. And both Kodocha and the original Fruits Basket anime have the same director as well!
Yes, but she is Tohru handled better, since she doesn't let people walk all over her like Tohru does.
@@Sakachi18 That's literally her character arc, learning not to let people walk all over her and take a stand for what she wants. It wouldn't be much of a character arc if she didn't have the flaw in the first place.
@Floweramon She never got any better though, she always just cowered whenever Kyo yelled at her, she was a doormat in the beginning and a doormat at the end. Her mother's marriage was problematic and so was Tohru's. Fruits Basket honestly teaches girls bad relationship ideals and habits. And it is only made worse because Tohru let's everyone do whatever they want to her.
@@Floweramonyea I have to agree with the other person kodocha in general handles toxic relationships and coping mechanisms better than fruits basket. While I love tohru sana and the other characters are just handled better and I say this as someone who relates to tohru a lot.
Totally agree!! Seriously, her past shocked me a lot. Can't even believe she had to hide such pain for so long, I just thought she was going to be the cheerful character stereotype, but no, she's so much more than that. The fact that she always acted so professional at work, the fact she basically saved a boy that was violent and choked her and was able to become best friends with him, the fact she experienced heartbreak a lot of times, still being positive that everythink would eventually be ok... And yeah, most importantly I think : she actually CONFRONTED her birth mom, and was brave enough to say "to be totally honest, you don't interest me at all" (at least in the japanese version, don't know how it was translated in the english dub). She's able to stand her ground, which is amazing, coming from a Shoujo female protagonist. The only thing that I think was missing in your video though was how she went to New York with Naozumi, leaving Akito behind. If Akito was just a crush it wouldn't be that hard, but she was DEEPLY in love with him. She went through so much with him, and still was like "he chose Fuka", accepted it, and turned away. She even had to forget him for a while since she needed to stay focused on her performance with Naozumi. Amazing psychological strength
Oh yeah, I mainly focused on the manga since it is the original work. But you are definitely right about Sana when she leaves for NY! Such a devastating moment for both of them. :(
Mikan from gakuen Alice is the strongest mentally and I’ll stand by that. She went through so much tragedy and probably had so much trauma but she keeps smiling. Her mom and fiancé dies right in front of her along with losing her best friend and getting her memories erased of all her friends but, she always kept smiling.
Yess!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOO 😭😭 Gakuen Al-ALICE that too gives me a TRAUMA, like- in the end they *SPOILER*
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THEY ERASED HER MEMORIES and- AAAAACCKKK my poor baby Natsumeeee~~
@@alice00449 I’m still not over the ending 😭😭😭😭
@@sakurawilliams6380 I’ll literally give everything I own for a reboot😭
I KNOW RIGHT BOTH OF THE ANIMES ARE UNDERRATED!!
Particularly I think she surely is strong, but wouldn't say that she is the strongest among the shoujo bunch cuz there are a lot of different strengths... I've watched a bunch of shoujo and some of my faves are undoubtedly Yona, Sakura (cardcaptor), Tohru, Kobato, Jusetsu and many others! Really love the shoujo demographic, wish it had more focus nowadays...
How about the woman who led an army to take down the Bastille, kickstarting the French Revolution, the myth, the legend, the OG: Oscar François de Jarjayes
Tohru really is a strong willed girl. It took insane amount of courage and strength to go through so many psychology hardship as Tohru, yet still maintain her pure heart and kindness.
Does Utena Tenjou count?
@@Sakachi18 I think so
sana is becoming one of my biggest inspirations as someone with similar age, especially with the conflicting personalities i have with her, i’m more like a hayama lol
That episode with Sana's birth mom was one of the hardest cries I ever had with an anime. I'm glad to hear the dub was also able to carry that same energy for someone else. Best character in anime for sure.
Man I really need to rewatch this gem. I loved it so much when I was younger. Kinda wish they would remake it so more people would maybe give it a chance
Hoping my channel gets it more exposure and the love it deserves!
idk I don’t really like anime remakes, especially for the ones they’ve done for shoujo series like sailor moon or fruba 😭 I feel like the new animation style is so soulless compared to the original cell animation. It would be great to have more exposure though so we could get more content
It’s underrated because she takes accountability for herself even though she could have and understandably given up but because she takes charge of herself she is able to come to a solution. Never seen the anime but I have seen the manga floating around for years. Glad your video popped up cuz now I want to read it.
This is a really tragic and a really interesting main protagonist and it’s really sweet and amazing storytelling from sana kurata 😢😮❤😞😢😭🥺
finally someone talks kodocha, it’s so underrated it’s practically criminal
I used to be obsessed with the anime when I was a kid. I used to act like Sana and I had my first crush on Akito. (Lmao) But man… when I read the manga… I mean, it’s another level. Of course the anime had to be more “family friendly” I guess, so many things were cut out (like at the very beginning when Sana and Akito’s friendship is developing, she asks him what could she do to help him, and he said “kill me, I am tired of living” or something like that). The way I cried reading some chapters is crazy. I didn’t read many mangas but Kodocha will always have a special spot in my heart. (Btw I think I’m still in love with Akito bye)
OH MY GOD THERES AN ENTIRE TH-cam CHANNEL ABOUT KODOCHA??? DUDE I FUCKING LOVE THIS ANIME SO MUCH
I didn't watch the anime, only the manga and nonetheless, it's among my top 100 manga of all time. It nailed everything just right, the comedy, the drama, the chars, the tone (as in the usual bright bubbling atmosphere panel we have in Shoujo genre), etc... There're different kind of strength in human and Sana's one of the prime example that shine through. The author handle her characters development/behavior/expression so well 🥰
I loved the bungie jumping scene, especially Sana losing it, she is fin being in high places, not so much falling down from them!
Holy crap I wasn't expecting my favorite girl / favorite anime of all time mentioned in this day and age. Growing up she was one of those shoujo girls who was always optimistic and a very emotional girl. Even tho she had such a dark backstop she embraced everything and learned to move past it. My young 11-12 year old self really looked up to Sana.
Kodocha is truly an anime for everyone, young and old, I'm glad I watched it, I actually watched it for the first time when I was 18-19 because I came across it by coincidence and I don't regret it a single moment, the characters were so interesting and had their own complex personalities, there was hardly any filler and everyone seemed to suffer a lot yet managed to keep themselves together, a role model.
Agreed. Thanks for watching the video!
can we not say "incestuous relationship with her uncle" and instead call it what it is, she was sexually abused/raped by her uncle?
I let out the loudest gasp when I saw this in my recommended! I absolutely love this anime-it was one I watched in middle school, and one of the few good memories I have about my mother (she was never good outside this). This anime was a defining aspect of my adolescence and actually helped some of my views of the world. I can genuinely say it was a formative period in a way other shows didn’t impact me. And I learned so much more about the manga through this video too! I never got to read it but I’d love to someday, as well as one day finishing the anime (it stopped airing during my middle school days and I was so sad lol). I just loved seeing this analysis, and maybe everyone would disagree, because sure there’s “stronger” shojo protagonists. But Sana Kurata was one I loved personally. Excellent video, I’m subbing! 🥰
Thanks for watching! And I feel the same way - while I watched this series in my early 20s, Sana and her friends really impacted my life in a positive way, and helped me move past the doom and gloom I felt during my teen years. I think about things more positively now because of Sana!!!
I ACTUALLY JUST RECENTLY WATCHED KODOCHA FOR THE FIRST TIME I dont usually watch shojo animes because they seem unrealistic. But kodocha made me compare the characters to some people who I have met in my life It is so animeistic but realistic at same time Kind of left a big impact on me Initially it seems like a simple gag anime but as episodes roll by observe the deep personality of each character Loved it And also love your videos please make more
Thank you for watching! Absolutely. More videos are coming this year! And I feel the same way, each of the characters feel so real. This series is very special to me. Thanks for sticking around! ❤
I think you should definitely give shoujo a shot. Every demographic has its own bad apples but definitely don't shy away from it cuz there are soooo many good ones
The fact that you say shoujo is unrealistic like shounen isn't the epitome of unrealistic. And like some of the most iconic shounen (ex: Berserk) weren't inspired heavily by shoujo. I-
@@sunnysodapop Agreed. I don’t understand why Shoujo suddenly has the burden of needing to be “realistic” placed on its shoulders, meanwhile male targeted media churns out the 1000th isekai harem fantasy every anime season 😐😐😐
Additionally, if people want a more grounded Shoujo/Josei, they absolutely exist they just need to actually do their research and give them a chance once they find them
Kodocha was and will always be one of my favorite shojo anime. I REALLY love this artstyle for some reason especially for shojo anime. Kodocha and Cardcaptor sakura were just perfect 👌 + Tsubasa chronicles (Cardcaptor sakura but other dimension anime) for a more complex and darker theme
I completely agree! I have Sakura on my back burner but just found the manga at a second hand store for cheap so I plan on reading it as soon as I finish Fruits Basket! Thank you for watching the video!
this show is so underrated you rarely see a TH-cam video on it; loved the video!
Thanks for watching! That was why I started my channel...I felt like there was so much in this series that needed to be talked about!
That music at the beginning is like a nice warm hug
This anime was The anime when it comes to TV in my country, it sets a mood and really shaped my idea of real love. I totally feel your enthusiasm about it! It's totally unique and more than just a shojo romance story, it digs deep inside the world of children, as the japanise title itself means. As much as I enjoy the anime, I strongly recommend the manga to anyone new to it, as you said covers an arc not shown in the anime adaptation. Alito and Sana will forever be in my heart ♥️
Kodocha oh my goodness. Still in my top 5 favorite manga of all time.
Kodocha was one of the animes I watched during my childhood. Now that I’m an adult, I can see why I adored sana before. I was kinda sad with how the anime and manga are a bit different but it’s alright since the characters are similar to the anime. I still recommend this anime to my friends even though it’s old.😂
Kodocha looks like it would only be only for young kids, but truthfully anyone can watch it and enjoy it. (My favorite show nowadays btw)
Kodocha...such sweet, sad and beautiful manga/anime. The anime pulled me in but then I left it for the manga. lol I have mostly positive impressions about how they handled certain themes and emotions. I highly recommend it.
Never heard of this anime but omg this is soo good! And her speech to her biological mother made me so emotional 🥺🥺 she's so precious I wanna hug her
Definitely watch it if you haven't. It's such an underrated shoujo gem! ☺
@@thatkodochagirl I will, do you recommend the dub or sub? I usually watch animes with subs but the clips you used in the video are dubbed and they sound good like so idk 😭
@@seralinaland1188 both versions are great imo. I started with the English dub but the sub is just as good! ☺
It’s amazing! I never saw the anime but the manga was one of the first I ever saw! Really marked me 😅
Can’t believe someone made a video essay on kodocha (one of my top faves anime) sana is a solid character and it introduced me to the talented Laura Bailey back in the day.
Great video, and here’s to hoping kodocha may have a revival someday..! ;(
Thank you for watching! 💖
Your use of the soundtrack in the background tugged at my heartstrings. Let us all hope fruitlessly that this will get the anime reboot it deserves, leading to a rerelease of obana’s manga in the US. People need to get the chance to rediscover this series and I desperately want to see the final few volumes of the manga animated, even if the aesthetic has to change to fit the times.
I love that sana and akito have the same vc actors in fruits baskets!! Tohru and kyo!
I discover Kodocha 7 years ago and absolutely felt in love with the anime (first half) and the manga, it is one of my favorite manga ever i'm so glad i found this yt channel !
I love kodocha so freakin much 😭😭😭 I watched it when I was going through tough times at home, and Sana helped me so much through middle school.
omg i didn't think anyone really knew about kodocha, its such an old anime! but im glad you covered this, kodocha is actually the very first anime i've ever watched ten years ago and it is still one of my favs
shes literally the best character ever i love her so much :")
Kodocha has always been one of my favorite shows sana is so amazing 💕💕 great video!
Me too! Thanks for watching! 💖
i remember reading this manga when i was in elementary... i stole my sister's collection and holy the relationship of sana and akito developed so nicely
I know right? ❤
Man, it's been a while since I watch Kodocha but it defenitly had an impact on me. When I first started the serie I didn't expect this to be this emotional and profund
I love this anime soo much , all the characters are so memorable especially hayama@.@
FINALLY SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS ANIME.
this manga is the one I still can't bear to throw out even as I get older. Kodocha is SO good, I really hope more people discover it.
As someone who first saw it in their early 20s, I can honestly say that this series is timeless.
I've binged this series so many times, UGH. I LOVE IT. I'M SO HAPPY SOMEONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT.
Ah! Kodomo Omocha! I have all the English Kodocha DVDs. I loved this show so much growing up. Sana really had to deal with a lot, I mean, so did Akito and Natsume, but still. I always loved how she wouldn't let the boys bully the teacher or other girls.
Saw the anime and was wilde....I want to read the manga too. Such a good plot and emotions....I never thought it was a kids show but rather mature.
I didn't know some people still are watching kodomo omocha, man-- this anime gives me a roller coaster feelings, GOSH until now I'm still hurt by this
but it did have a happy ending, tho the process was... mmm.. yeah..
I bet people who watched kodomo omocha also watched Gakuen Alice, Mirumo de pon, UFO Baby, Fushi Yuugi and etc. cause I forgot their names
@@alice00449I'm glad someone mentioned Ufo Baby
FINALLLYYY kodocha gets some recognition. it lives in my brain literally every single day. so happy to see this!!! please continue making more videos on kocodha! :)
I remember watching Kodocha on Colours TV, which now feels like a fever dream, because it was a channel that I would watch some anime on as a child, it's where I was first introduced to Fruits Basket (Funny enough, Laura Bailey ends up voicing Tohru Honda in this anime as well, like she does Sana in Kodocha), Case Closed, Spiral, etc. and if I remember correctly, it's anime block was such a short lived thing.
I do know the anime wasn't fully dubbed and was surprised to research it years later, to find out the characters end up being in middle school and the second arc was a thing.
i got anime depression from watching this even after watching i love this anime regardless
Just discovered your channel and this is like a dream come true!!! Thank you so so much for making kodocha video essays, and at such incredible quality as well. Hearing somebody other than me in my own thoughts Actually acknowledge how deep and compelling this series’ story and characters are is insane, and put out online for others to share?!?! LITERALLY SO EXTRAORDINARY!!! You’re a SUPERSTAR!!!
Awww thank you so much! This is one of the nicest comments I have ever gotten. Thanks for sticking around! 💖
I thought I was the only one who knew this anime, I still watch it cause it gives me strength
Full moon wo sagashite
Kodocha
Gakuen Alice
Fruit basket
Are my holy quartet
All their manga effed me up
OK FINALLY MY FAVORITE MANGA FROM 10 YEARS AGO IS BEING POPULAR. BUT CAN YOU PLEASE FIRM THE PETTITON FOR THE SECOND PART OF THIS ANIME??? THANK YOU
I think I did a long time ago!
Today I just finished kodocha "all 102 episodes" because you mentioned it and DAMN, I don't know what to comment about it but, I insanely relate to sana , kinda feel bad for naozumi for being left again,plus , I'm sorry but I seriously hated akito for dating fuka as a replacement of Sana , the breakdown she had after she knew about it was crazy, I hate the fact that fuka already knew akito and sana were a "thing" but didn't care and started dating akito behind her back in the excuse of "sana being naiive" like IT'S NOT EVEN HER FAULT WTF? It's not her fault her family raised her with innocent thoughts and intentions, I have a lot more to say but , honestly, sana is just precious, no one deserves her .PERIOD.
this anime is already a roller coaster ride.. what more if you read the manga..its so nice that i highly recommend it..
I actually found out about kodocha through one of those anime pirating sites lol. I was intrigued by the thumbnail and I ended up watching all of the episodes including the fillers in like a week 😂
Glad i could find a girl talking about this. Its a bit weird when a 30 something guy spends an hour gushing over a preteen school girl (i also like the anime but it feels like some people had a weird obsession with it)
Wow i never heard of this anime before,I'll def watch it and read the manga! People like her inspire me so much :')
Yes yes yes its so good!
Please consider quieter music on your videos. I was interested in what you had to say but I couldn't focus on what you were saying at all.
Thanks for the suggestion!
SHE REALLY IS STRONG LIKE CMON NOW PROPS TO HER LOVE YOU SANA ❤️(who else dances to the intro) 👀
I love this channel so hard
Thank you. This comment made my week. I have been struggling mentally but all of the Kodocha fans who enjoy my content and share my passion for the series has helped me to keep going. Thank you again so much! ❤❤❤
I will definitely add this to my list. She seems very strong willed but also very troubled...heartbreaking story as well
Completely forgot about this anime until this video was recommended to me.
I absolutely LOVED this story, and if you get to read/watch it as a young girl then you are really lucky. The manga and anime are both pretty good!
Another strong shoujo lead I recommend is from Kitchen Princess. I don't even want to spoil it, it's a good story :D
Thanks for watching! 💖 I completely agree. I have heard of Kitchen Princess. I'll check it out eventually!
I love this, thank you for this video. It made my day.
Great video!! Loved this anime and manga!! The characters were so well written!!
I remember this anime. I discovered it when I was in High School as well as the manga. It was one of my favorites. Sadly I never finished them but now that I have time, I’ll do it.
sana is such a gamer
This was my first anime as a child and will always be my favorite anime.❤
i really relate to sana and her personality so watching kodocha gave me so much insight on the way i want to live my life!! love sana so much 💗
I never watched kodocha but this felt like looking through a mirror
Lauren Bailey really carried my two fav animes growing up
This is my all time favourite anime
Me too! 🙂
I remember scouring the internet for the episodes and the anime and couldn't find episodes past 12 but luckily there were manga scanlations I somehow found but those were hard to come by too as it was around the time I started surfing the internet more than just researching for school papers.
I've been debating on re-experiencing this series. And i gotta say, you convinced me. But this time, I'm going to read the manga. Thank you for your beautiful video essay 💕
Thanks for watching, I am glad I could inspire you to read the manga! 💕
Love the chemistry between Sana and Akito! Love the animation! 😍😍😍😍😍 Sounds like a great anime. What's this anime called? Are there any full episodes?
It is called Kodocha. I believe the sub is on TH-cam. I recommend getting the Bluray if you enjoy the series to help support it as well! ✌
Finally someone notice herrrr Goshhh thank youuu
I believe that sana could save the world
Kodomo no omocha is one of my favorite manga ah😍😍
Rei Hino: She is a definitely a force to be reckoned with a better leader than a certain goody two shoes Bun Head Freak I know
Sana is very strong and I remember watching this as a child with my cousins in Okinawa. I have to argue that Sakura from Card Captor Sakura was strong too for a young shoujo anime
I don't know how but you where in my recommendation 😅😅
i loved this!
Thanks for watching! More Kodocha videos coming soon! 💕
Sana makes me cry every day I swear
I remember this show. I wish it was rereleased so I could see it again.
It is! They just released the first half of the series on blu-ray. Second series is coming soon. There is a possible announcement for it by Discotek media later this month.
@@thatkodochagirl Nice. Really need that on my list.
im NGL the main characters look like the ones from Marmalade Boy 🤔
Kodocha is hands down one of the best timeless romcom anime ever. The character development is gorgeous, Sana is such a goofball of a protagonist, and the love story is really great too. LOVE seeing some Kodocha love!
It's too tragic for being a romcom
I interpreted this as a power scaling video
Fellow kodocha enjoyers!!
Kodomo es de best shoujo y es mejor que no lo hagan tan popular porque harian que pierda esa magia que posee, yo lo veo todos los años y leo el manga también todo el tiempo porque las lecciones de vida son realmente profundas a pesar de ser contadas por niños
i’m so sad the episodes got removed from youtube 😢😢😢
I AGREE
Te amo Sanita de mi corazón ❤️
I absolutely LOVE THIS ANIME ❤
I love this anime ❤