
Azumanga Daioh (2002)
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大河内一楼 — Writer
Episodes 10
A Child High School Student
1, "A Child High School Student"
We first meet 10-year-old prodigy Chiyo Mihama on her first day of high school. Meanwhile, English teacher Yukari-sensei is also on her way to school, and nothing seems to be going her way.
2, "A Genius"
We learn that, in spite of being very smart for her age, Chiyo is far from perfect. Nonetheless, Chiyo quickly becomes a featured member of the class.
3, "Scary, maybe?"
Chiyo is helping out in class when she meets Miss Sakaki, the tall quiet girl that everyone idolizes. But, upon reviewing Sakaki's pick of career choices, Chiyo wonders if their might be more to Miss Sakaki than meets the eye.
4, "The Rampaging Tomo-chan!"
We meet Tomo, the hyperactive girl, as she challenges both Sakaki and Chiyo and generally gets herself into trouble.
5, "An Osakan Girl"
A new transfer student, Ayumu, arrives from Osaka. Now, poor Ayumu must try to deal with her classmates' preconceived notions about Osaka natives.
Read MoreOsaka's Day
6, "Osaka Today As Well"
We learn more about Ayumu (now known as "Osaka") and her unfortunate habit of spacing out at inopportune moments.
7, "P.E. - Volleyball"
During Kurosawa-sensei's gym class, we see how athletic (and unathletic) the girls can be.
8, "Hiccups"
After sampling some of Yomi's spicy lunch, Osaka gets a bad case of the hiccups.
9, "The Brain..."
Hours have passed, school is over, and Osaka's hiccups still have not gone away! The girls do everything they can to help her, but can the cure be worse than the disease?
10, "Brand New"
We get a small glimpse into Osaka's imagination, where anything can happen, and reality as we know it ceases to exist.
Read MoreYukari and Nyamo
11, "Nyamo"
We get to see more of P.E. teacher Minamo Kurosawa, a.k.a. "Nyamo," esp. her relationship with Yukari.
12, "Factional Rivalry"
Envious over Nyamo's unmatched popularity with the students, Yukari shanghais the girls into basketball game. Only, Yukari doesn't play fair...
13, "Yukari's Here"
When Yukari visits Nyamo at home, we get to see just how dysfunctional their relationship can be.
14, "Not My Fault"
Yukari and Nyamo go out for a drink and end up running into *gasp* a foreigner! Meanwhile, Tomo, Yomi, and Osaka end up sharing in a little philosophy.
15, "Forever And Ever"
Yukari shows her wild(er) side while knocking back glasses of sake, much to Nyamo's shagrin.
Read MorePool, Pool, Pool!
16, "A Fun Profession"
We meet Kimura-sensei, the girls' creepy Classical Lit. teacher.
17, "Pool, Pool, Pool"
As the girls gather at the school pool for gym class, we get to see more of their physical limitations, as well as a few personality quirks.
18, "Ribbon"
Nyamo is trying to teach swimming technique to her class at the pool, when Yukari (naturally) rudely interrupts.
19, "Just the Two of Them"
At Yukari's insistence, she and Nyamo face off in a pool relay race.
20, "A Good Person?"
The aftermath of the class relay race. Also, the girls spot Kimura in the park after school and start wondering what kind of person he really is.
Read MoreNew Year's Dream Special
36 - Osaka's New Years Dream
Osaka dreams about Chiyo and her supposedly magical pigtails.
37 - In Tomo-chan's case...
Tomo dreams of herself as a superhero high school girl; fighting crime, saving lives, and winning all the competitions.
38 - In Sakaki's Case...
Sakaki dreams of meeting a yellow cat that calls itself "Chiyo's Father."
39 - Welcome
Sakaki's dream takes a turn for the truly bizarre.
40 - In Kaorin's Case...
Kaorin dreams about Sakaki coming to her rescue.
Read MoreChiyo-chan's Day
56 - Chiyo-chan's Day
A day in the life of a child prodigy begins.
57 - High School Friends
We meet Chiyo's friends from elementary school. Also, we get Chiyo's perspective on her teachers and classmates.
58 - Lunch
The girls go up to the school roof to have lunch.
59 - Afternoon
Chiyo's day continues as she fights for her life in P.E. class.
60 - Jump Rope
Chiyo gets to show off her rope jumping skills to her friends.
Read MoreSports Fest, Second Year
71 - Members of the Kimura Family
Kimura... a husband and father?
72 - Did You See? Did You See?
The Sports Fest begins. Plus, Osaka vs. the obstacle course.
73 - Unidentified Wife
Kimura's wife! She's real!
74 - Nervous Wreck
Chiyo in the scavenger hunt, Kaorin and Sakaki in the three-legged race, and the 10K run.
75 - The Numbers Are In
And finally, Yomi vs. the scale.
Read MoreThird Year
96 - Separation
The girls move on to their third year of high school. However, not all the girls are present and accounted for.
97 - Yukari's Birthday
When Nyamo's class gets her a birthday gift, Yukari gets insane with jealousy.
98 - Flap Your Wings, Chiyo
The girls discuss their future plans.
99 - Child President
Chiyo wants to study abroad after she graduates. Of course, the others have something to say about that.
100 - Please Be Strong
Kaorin has ended up in Kimura's class, and now she's hating life.
Read MoreYamamayaa
116 - Career Paths
When Sakaki reads that a Yamamaya (or Iriomote wild cat) was killed by a car, she has a horrible feeling.
117 - Showdown
Sakaki decides that she wants to go away to veterinary school. Plus, Sakaki and Chiyo face a group of angry cats, when they are saved by an old friend of Sakaki's.
118 - Let's Go Quickly
Apparently weakened after his battle with Kamineko, Sakaki and Chiyo rush the Yamamayaa to the vet.
119 - Popularity
The girls visit Chiyo's house to see Mayaa (Sakaki's Iriomote cat), when Tomo finally gets what's coming to her.
120 - Together with Mayaa
Sakaki stays at Chiyo's house overnight to be with Mayaa. Meanwhile, on their way home, the other girls encounter a mean looking grey cat.
Read MoreGraduation Ceremony
126 - First Graduation Ever
The last day of school begins, Sakaki faces Kamineko, and Osaka vs. hay fever.
127 - A Thousand Emotions
At the graduation ceremony, Chiyo gets a surprise, then gets overwhelmed.
128 - Sorrow
Why is Miss Yukari crying?
129 - Alma Mater
The girls say "goodbye" to high school.
130 - Everyone
For Yomi, this is the moment of truth. Will she be accepted like the others, or will she be left out yet again?
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