Mama is a 4th Grader (1992–1992)

TV ShowEndedNippon TVAnimation, Comedy1 season, 51 episodes
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Plot

Natsumi Mizuki is a 4th grader whose parents have gone to London. Her Aunt Izumi comes to live with her. Izumi is an aspiring manga writer who is trying to get her first big break, so she doesn't have time for a baby that appears out of thin air on Natsumi's first night alone. The baby's name is Mirai and her mother is *Natsumi*, but 15 years older. Somehow, Mirai had traveled back in time. Now the young Natsumi has to raise Mirai while trying to keep her 4th grade life from falling apart and keep Mirai-chan secret from everyone. She has the dubious help of Izumi and some baby-care gadgets from the future.

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Episodes by season

Season0151Episodes1992Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Mama is a 4th Grader S01E01The baby fell from the sky!January 10, 1992—
  2. S01E02Mama is a 4th Grader S01E02Am I the mom?January 17, 1992—
  3. S01E03Mama is a 4th Grader S01E03Hide Mirai-chan!January 24, 1992—
  4. S01E04Mama is a 4th Grader S01E04Mom is a baby thief!January 31, 1992—
  5. S01E05Mama is a 4th Grader S01E05Who is Mirai-chan's father?February 7, 1992—
  6. S01E06Mama is a 4th Grader S01E06The soothing fluteFebruary 14, 1992—
  7. S01E07Mama is a 4th Grader S01E07It's you that gets out!February 21, 1992—
  8. S01E08Mama is a 4th Grader S01E08Grandma is amazing!February 28, 1992—
  9. S01E09Mama is a 4th Grader S01E09It's not easy to be an older brotherMarch 6, 1992—
  10. S01E10Mama is a 4th Grader S01E10Danger, Mirai-chan!March 13, 1992—
  11. S01E11Mama is a 4th Grader S01E11Saying hello with cuisine!March 20, 1992—
  12. S01E12Mama is a 4th Grader S01E12Time machine engage!March 27, 1992—
  13. S01E13Mama is a 4th Grader S01E13The circus has comeApril 3, 1992—
  14. S01E14Mama is a 4th Grader S01E14The compact's secretApril 10, 1992—
  15. S01E15Mama is a 4th Grader S01E15What's my dream?April 17, 1992—
  16. S01E16Mama is a 4th Grader S01E16Welcome home, mom!April 24, 1992—
  17. S01E17Mama is a 4th Grader S01E17Sorry, Mirai-chan!May 1, 1992—
  18. S01E18Mama is a 4th Grader S01E18Togehter with the bearMay 8, 1992—
  19. S01E19Mama is a 4th Grader S01E19Targeted Mirai-chan!May 15, 1992—
  20. S01E20I will diet !May 22, 1992—
  21. S01E21The puzzle of the wonderful bagMay 29, 1992—
  22. S01E22The men from the FutureJune 5, 1992—
  23. S01E23I`ll quit school !June 12, 1992—
  24. S01E24A fun overnight stay playJune 19, 1992—
  25. S01E25The transfer student is `chao` ?June 26, 1992—
  26. S01E26No more parties !July 3, 1992—
  27. S01E27Mother`s mom is spring typhoonJuly 10, 1992—
  28. S01E28The adventure of little angelsJuly 17, 1992—
  29. S01E29A kiss by the poolside ?July 24, 1992—
  30. S01E30The kids` war begins !July 31, 1992—
  31. S01E31Fighting in Bird IslandAugust 7, 1992—
  32. S01E32Auntie`s dream debutAugust 14, 1992—
  33. S01E33Surprised by the spellAugust 21, 1992—
  34. S01E34Memory of joyAugust 28, 1992—
  35. S01E35Ms. Onizuru appears !September 4, 1992—
  36. S01E36Going to school with Mirai-chan !September 11, 1992—
  37. S01E37Mirai-chan is found out !September 18, 1992—
  38. S01E38Mirai-chan is found out !September 25, 1992—
  39. S01E39The lady is a superstar !October 2, 1992—
  40. S01E40The return of the genius scientistOctober 9, 1992—
  41. S01E41Mirai is our idol ?October 16, 1992—
  42. S01E42Jolted by a double date !October 23, 1992—
  43. S01E43I will be an actress !October 30, 1992—
  44. S01E44Is he my husband ?November 6, 1992—
  45. S01E45The rouge Mirai-chanNovember 13, 1992—
  46. S01E46Mother`s songNovember 20, 1992—
  47. S01E47Auntie`s big transformationNovember 27, 1992—
  48. S01E48Mirai-chan is the headline !December 4, 1992—
  49. S01E49I`m her mother !December 18, 1992—
  50. S01E50The morning of time-slipDecember 18, 1992—
  51. S01E51Good bye, Mirai-chanDecember 25, 1992—

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Cast

Rihoko YoshidaRihoko YoshidaMirai (voice)Satomi KorogiSatomi KorogiMizuki Natsumi (voice)Kazue IkuraKazue IkuraShimamura Izumi (voice)

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