30 Years Later, Crunchyroll Is Finally Streaming Classic Comedy Anime

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I’ve noticed Crunchyroll has really become the place to go for anime fans since it launched in 2017. It’s grown into this massive hub, and a lot of anime series are exclusive to the platform, including brand new ones that come out every few months. Each season, they announce what’s new and when you can watch it, both subbed and dubbed. Because so much anime ends up there, it’s become my go-to for finding new shows and movies. But even with all that content, Crunchyroll doesn’t have everything. They’re constantly updating their library, removing some series and adding others based on what’s popular and what licenses they can secure.

Crunchyroll announced on April 16, 2026, that the anime series Kodocha is now available to stream. Based on a popular manga by Miho Obana, Kodocha first aired from 1996 to 1998 and has a total of 102 episodes. Currently, Crunchyroll is offering the first 51 episodes in Japanese with English subtitles, and availability varies by location. More episodes may be added soon.

What Is Kodocha About?

The story follows Sana Kurata, a sixth-grader who appears to have it all. She’s the star of a popular children’s TV show, and her mother is a successful writer. But Sana is troubled by her classmate, Akito Hayama, who has started misbehaving in class. Soon, the other boys join in, causing daily disruptions. The girls and teachers must work together to maintain order and keep the class learning. Sana feels something is wrong with Akito and decides to investigate why he’s acting out.

She’s determined to fix the problem so her classmates can return to a normal routine and her teachers don’t have to constantly manage the disruptive boys. As she investigates, she discovers there’s a hidden reason behind his behavior. The series is a highly praised Shojo manga, famous for its lively humor and unexpected combination of lightheartedness with serious, emotional themes. Though incredibly popular in Japan, it hasn’t yet gained the worldwide attention it deserves.

Miho Obana created and illustrated this popular Shojo manga, which ran from 1994 to 1998 and was well-received by both readers and critics. In 1998, the year it ended, it won the Kodansha Manga Award in the Shoujo category. The following year, Obana released a related story called The Mansion of Water, but it was never made into an anime.

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2026-04-18 06:10