Azumanga Daioh: The Animation
An animated series based off of the four panel managa of the same name, Azumanga Daioh is a whimsical, hilarious and very cute look at the lives of an ecclectic group of high school girls and their teachers at a Tokyo high school. As the series progresses, small bits of their lives are shown, slowly painting a bigger picture as the cast shares the ups and downs of high school life, revolving around a close-knit friendship and a lot of silliness.
- 2002-2002
- 1 season
- ADV Films
- Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
- TV-PG
An animated series based off of the four panel managa of the same name, Azumanga Daioh is a whimsical, hilarious and very cute look at the lives of an ecclectic group of high school girls and their teachers at a Tokyo high school. As the series progresses, small bits of their lives are shown, slowly painting a bigger picture as the cast shares the ups and downs of high school life, revolving around a close-knit friendship and a lot of silliness.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2002
Episode 1
Kodomo kôkôsei/Tensai desu/Kowai kana?/Bakusô Tomo-chan/Osakajin-ya
24 mins
While running late to school, the bike of Yukari Tanizaki unexpectedly breaks down. She soon steals a bike of a male student, who is also late for class, and dashes toward the school. Chiyo Mihama is introduced to the high school homeroom class as a ten-year-old child prodigy, as she showcases her talents in making plush toys and cooking desserts. Sakaki, being a soft-spoken girl, is perceived as frightening to the others. Although it is revealed that Sakaki is fond of cats, a stray cat named Kamineko bites her hand on two occasions. An energetic Tomo Takino tries to challenge Chiyo and Sakaki in academics and athletics, respectively. Newcomer Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga is nicknamed based on her birthplace, despite being totally different from the many cultural stereotypes.
Episode 2
Kyo mo Osaka/Taiiku bareeboru/Shakkuri/Nou ga/Onyu
24 mins
After eating spicy food, Osaka develops hiccups, which Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, and Sakaki try to get rid of using traditional and foolish methods.
Episode 3
Nyamo/Habatsu toso/Yukari ga kita - Warukunaimon/Dokomademo
24 mins
Yukari is jealous about Nyamo being more popular among her students, which urges her to convince her class to play basketball in an attempt to boost her own popularity.
Episode 4
Tanoshii shokugyo/Puuru puuru puuru/Ribon/Futarikkiri/Ii hito?
24 mins
The class goes to the pool despite Osaka and Chiyo not knowing how to swim.
Episode 5
Natsuyasumi/Yokoso Chiyo no heya he/Goshotai/Keikensha-go tte/Mo-dame
24 mins
During summer break, Tomo, Yomi, Osaka and Sakaki are all invited to go to Chiyo's house.
Episode 6
Shori no hoteishiki/Sangumi no sakaki, Gokumi no kagura/Bucchigiri/Waai/Odoru daidenen
24 mins
The athletics carnival is soon approaching. Yukari tells her class to only think about winning, especially against Sakaki racing against Nyamo's class, promising them juice if they win.
Episode 7
Otogi no gumi/Jinkakusha/Norinori go!/Masukotto/Kataki?
24 mins
In an attempt to come up with an original contribution to the school's culture fest, the class decides to hold a "Stuffed Animal Exhibit".
Episode 8
Osaka no hatsuyume/Tomo-chan no baai/Sakaki no baai/Yokoso/Kaorin no baai
24 mins
Osaka, Tomo, Sakaki and Kaorin have unusual New Year's dreams involving their classmates.
Episode 9
Furenai nara/Jyuissai/Neko-san.../Settei/Nande?
24 mins
Sakaki searches for a cute present to bring to Chiyo's upcoming birthday party, but cute things seem to run away from her.
Episode 10
Dorafuto shimei/Crasukae/Okami/Senpai kaze pyu pyu/Maruko...
24 mins
With the imminent start of their second year, Osaka and Chiyo worry that they and their friends could be in different classes. Kaorin is also dreading the possibility that she might be taken away from Sakaki.
Episode 11
Kokusai toshi/Taiketsu/Tatakanakutemo/Nekomamire/Nigenaide
24 mins
Kagura challenges her new classmates (and homeroom teacher) in various tasks, as Sakaki pursues her quest to pet a cat.
Episode 12
Chiyo-chan no ichinichi/Koko no tomodachi/Ohiru/Gogo/Nawatobi
24 mins
Chiyo recounts the event of her daily life as a high-school student, and some of the things she misses from her primary school days.
Episode 13
No Gaado Senpo/S/Chukan tesuto/Kessei/Noryoku
24 mins
Tomo, Kagura and Osaka make a last-minute effort to study for the upcoming exams, as they realize they cannot get help from their classmates.
Episode 14
Okaimono/Shugo/Umi!/Hokaku sakusen/Otona no seikai
24 mins
For their second year summer break, Chiyo re-invites her friends to her summer home to take part in a festival.
Episode 15
Kimura-ke no hitobito/Mita mita?/Mikakunin okusan/Gachi gachi/Kekka happyo
24 mins
Yukari's class is once again tasked with defeating Nyamo's at the athletics carnival. The students also learn of Kimura's "waifu" who will be attending the carnival.
Episode 16
Kumiawase/Korin/Kawaii/Chumon/Senden koka
24 mins
The class struggles to think of another original theme for the culture festival and ultimately decides to expand their previous year's idea of a "Stuffed Animal Exhibit" into a "Stuffed Animal Café".
Episode 17
Osaka no kaidan/Kibun tenkan/Shiwasu/Sugoi Santa/Kurisumasu kai
24 mins
As Christmas approaches, Tomo wonders if Chiyo believes in Santa, whether reindeer are real, and why their English teacher is having them do P.E. in the cold outside.
Episode 18
Ukiyomi/Uragiri/Wakuwaku wakuwaku/Nakama hazure/Go
24 mins
Tomo gets mad at Yomi for bragging about her winter holidays and tries to take her revenge on her anyway she can.
Episode 19
Akubi meijin/Nandaka seishun/Otona no hanami/Kodomo no hanami/Sakura
24 mins
As the cherry blossom trees are blooming, both students and teachers stay up late at night to reflect on their insecurities and their goals in life.
Episode 20
Betsuri/Yukari no tanjobi/Habatake Chiyo/Kodomo Daitoryo/Tsuyoku ikite kudasai
24 mins
Now entering the third year, the students discuss what they plan to do after high-school. However, not all of them will get to spend the next year among their friends.
Episode 21
Kitai/Itemo tattemo/Umi no mokuzu/Yume no shima/Yama ni sumu neko
24 mins
Yukari takes her class on a school trip to Okinawa. The students take part in some sightseeing, shopping and scuba diving, and get to encounter some of the local wildlife.
Episode 22
Naisu desuyo/Damasareta/Kurosawa sensei/Misui/Mada owattenai
24 mins
Kaorin finally gets to visit Chiyo's summer home, as they and their friends try to find a balance between studying and enjoying their usual summer activities.
Episode 23
Kanda/Moriageyaku/Kangaetenakatta/Minna de hashirimasu/Ichigan
24 mins
Osaka's wish to participate in a "bread eating contest" is finally granted for this year's athletics carnival. However, Chiyo is more than ever afraid her young age might hold her team back in the relay.
Episode 24
Shinro/Taiketsu/Hayaku iko/Jinbo/Mayaa to issho
24 mins
Sakaki sets her sights on studying to become a veterinary after high-school. For a start, she has to get over her differences with certain felines in the neighborhood, but not without the help of an unlikely ally.
Episode 25
Shinro sodan/Goukaku kigan/Fuaito/Benkyoukai/Tomo to Osaka unmei no hi
24 mins
It's the New Year, and the students go to the temple to pray for success in their entrance exams. They also come up with their own rituals to get luck on their side, as some of them may need it.
Episode 26
Hajimete no sotsugyo/Bankan/Kanashimi/Boko/Minna
24 mins
It is time for the graduation ceremony and, hopefully, some celebration if everyone managed to successfully pass their exams.