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The mischievous students of Arama Academy meet their match in a beautiful and clever new teacher, Miss Machiko! But they're determined to find a prank that will really humiliate her.
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- 01
The Soft Touch of LoveArama Academy's 80th anniversary celebration is threatened when the vice principal's hard-nosed niece transfers to the school.
Castfull cast & details
Rihoko YoshidaMiss Machiko Mai (voice)
Masako NozawaKenta Ikegami (voice)
Noriko TsukaseTamao 'Kame' Kameyama (voice)
Naoki TatsutaKinzo Abashiri (voice)
Shigeru ChibaMr. Yamagata Kunio (voice)
Hiroshi OtakePrincipal Kokedaruma (voice)
Yoneko MatsukaneVice Principal Tamako Aichi (voice)
Kaneto ShiozawaMr. Fukuoka (voice)Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Pranks? I Give Up!October 8, 1981—The mischievous students of Arama Academy meet their match in a beautiful and clever new teacher, Miss Machiko! But they're determined to fi - S01E02
Kenta's Skateboard PlanOctober 15, 1981—Kenta's late-night skateboarding lessons have him falling asleep in class. What will Machiko do when she gets her hands on the board? - S01E03
Go After the Idol!October 22, 1981—Kame's over the moon for a popular idol! When Machiko tries to cure him of it, she ends up with an idol debut of her own! - S01E04
Clash! The Bicycle Army!October 29, 1981—When a gang from a rival academy starts trouble with Arama's students, Machiko won't stand for it! They'll have to settle their differences. - S01E05
I'll Touch the Teacher, Too!November 5, 1981—Class bookworm Hiroshi doesn't like exercise or socializing. Machiko arranges a class outing to cure him of his single-minded nature, but wi - S01E06
Hands Up! The Baby GangNovember 12, 1981—Machiko tries to help Shizuo, who is staying home to take care of his brothers, a trio of mischievous toddlers. But when they bring them to - S01E07
The Rockin' School FestivalNovember 19, 1981—Kinzo is obsessed with bad-boy rock trio Yokohama Ginrrow. Machiko encourages him to follow his dream... by having the whole class mimic the - S01E08
Great Victory with a Hidden CameraNovember 26, 1981—Kenta's latest obsession is the Frisbee, and everything he can do with it... ripping blouses, flipping skirts, and stealing underwear! Can M - S01E09
Get the Groper!December 3, 1981—A groper on a crowded bus is preying on the women and girls of Arama Academy. Kenta takes exception to this cowardly behavior, and vows to c - S01E10
Mixed Up HypnotismDecember 10, 1981—Mr. Yamagata decides that hypnotism is his only way to win Machiko's heart. But her fantasy life turns out to be a little different from wha - S01E11
New Weapon: The Whoopee PantiesDecember 17, 1981—The Bicycle Army are back, and this time, they're framing Kinzo for shoplifting! Can Machiko and Kenta unite to end Genkichi's bullying once - S01E12
A Surprising Present from SantaDecember 24, 1981—Machiko's class decides to help a lonely little girl celebrate Christmas. But the good times are cut short when a thief steals her dog! - S01E13
The Time Machine of LoveDecember 31, 1981—After getting drunk at a New Year's party, Kenta dreams he's taken a time machine to the future... where he's a handsome adult, and dating M - S01E14
The Skating, Falling RoundupJanuary 7, 1982—An overnight trip to a skating rink becomes a nightmare when the class funds are stolen. And it's even worse for Yamagata when a handsome st - S01E15
Break Through the Booby GuardJanuary 14, 1982—The girls decide they've had enough of the boys' lecherous ways. But can they keep Kenta from playing pranks on Miss Machiko, even for one d - S01E16
A Proposal for Princess KaguyaJanuary 21, 1982—When a spoiled rich kid offers marriage to Machiko, Mr. Yamagata and Nabe counter with proposals of their own! Can the class help Machiko sh - S01E17
Two Miss MachikosJanuary 28, 1982—A kidnapper mistakes Miss Machiko for a rich heiress, and tries to hold her ransom! But it seems there's more to him than meets the eye... - S01E18
Valentine's DuelFebruary 4, 1982—Mr. Yamagata's insistence that Machiko gave him Valentine's Day chocolates leads him to clash with another of her unwanted suitors. - S01E19
The Match! Team Machiko vs. Team KentaFebruary 11, 1982—Kenta and Kame have tried everything in the book to restore confidence to their depressed friend, Kinzo. The only thing left to try is... a - S01E20
The Circus is HereFebruary 18, 1982—A runaway elephant and an injured trapeze artist lead to Machiko's entire class taking part in the circus! - S01E21The Microprocessor BirthdayFebruary 25, 1982—The whole school has come together to celebrate Miss Machiko's birthday. Yamagata is determined to use the occasion to prove that he and Mac
- S01E22
A Present from SpaceMarch 4, 1982—When a UFO descends on the town, Madoka and Yamagata gain psychic powers! Madoka uses hers to defend her friends and fight for justice... wh - S01E23
The Blue-Eyed RivalMarch 11, 1982—When a beautiful blonde from America refuses Kenta's advances, Kenta becomes even more determined to get his feelings through... and what be - S01E24
Swing with the Hips, One, Two, Three!March 18, 1982—Dr. Aomori has arranged a golf tournament with a new video recorder as the prize. Kenta, Kame, and Kinzo are determined to help Machiko win - S01E25
Spring Vacation in Peril!March 25, 1982—Miss Machiko takes a brooding Hiroshi along to a girls-only tennis camp to try to cheer him up. Of course, Kenta's not going to let him be t - S01E26
Find the Monster, Nassie!April 1, 1982—Reports of an ancient dinosaur in a local lake bring Machiko and her students to investigate! - S01E27
The One-Touch Ramen of LoveApril 8, 1982—When a new ramen shop starts offering a trip to Hawaii, Nabe's business is in trouble! Of course, Kenta has new a plan to round up customers - S01E28
Two Touches and a MisunderstandingApril 15, 1982—Mr. Yamagata overhears Miss Machiko talking about how she wants to quit school. Will quitting in solidarity lead to her love... or backfire - S01E29
The Crow Does What He WantsApril 22, 1982—A naughty neighborhood crow is stealing Miss Machiko's panties, and it's up to her and the boys to get them back! - S01E30
The See-Saw Battle Decided by BoobsApril 29, 1982—Kenta's job at a local amusement park is threatened when Genkichi's dad decides to buy the place and tear it down! Can he cook up a prank sm - S01E31
SOS! The Blue LagoonMay 6, 1982—A crash landing on a bountiful tropical island should be paradise for Kenta and his class... until they're interrupted by a tyrannical holdo - S01E32
The Boobie Tap OutMay 13, 1982—A pro wrestling manager scouts Kinzo for the big leagues... but it all turns out to be a gimmick for a match with a beautiful lady wrestler! - S01E33
Kenta the Action ReporterMay 20, 1982—Kenta causes trouble all around the school when he decides to play reporter... by breaking news on Machiko's private life! - S01E34
Take on the Beauty ContestMay 27, 1982—When Kenta, Kame, and Kinzo break a valuable vase, Miss Machiko decides to take part in a beauty contest to help them pay back their debt! - S01E35
Teacher's Hips Have 100 HorsepowerJune 3, 1982—When a troubled new student comes to the school, Miss Machiko will do anything to help fix his family situation. But will that include dress - S01E36
Marshmallow White Knight TenguJune 10, 1982—Kenta ends up playing a role in a period drama on TV. But a serious injury on set leads to Miss Machiko playing the lead! - S01E37
The Field Planting Field TripJune 17, 1982—Mr. Yamagata leads a field trip to a farm, where he ends up in a rivalry with a handsome college friend of Miss Machiko. - S01E38
The Peace a Baby BringsJune 24, 1982—A speaker comes to Arama Academy, stirring up dissent between the boys and the girls! Can Miss Machiko get them to work out their difference - S01E39
The July 7th RendezvousJuly 1, 1982—On the eve of Tanibata, Kenta tries to help Kameyama confess his love to the girl of his dreams. But when he sees her going out with another - S01E40
The Dolphin ReturnsJuly 8, 1982—Machiko's class takes a field trip to the ocean, and ends up saving a dolphin from a net! But will the locals hunt the dolphin down before t - S01E41The Mean-Spirited Bicycle RaceJuly 15, 1982—The town's annual bicycle race is thrown into chaos by Genkichi's grandmother, who is willing to do anything to see that her grandson takes
- S01E42
Madoka's PrinceJuly 22, 1982—Madoka learns that her college-aged crush is slipping into a life of delinquency, and she heads to the wrong side of the tracks to try to he - S01E43
Parents' Day Run AmokJuly 29, 1982—When an innocent prank on Parents' Day ends up causing a riot, Hiroshi's outraged mother threatens to pull him out of school! Can Kenta and - S01E44
Dr. Dracula's LaboratoryAugust 5, 1982—Machiko, Kenta, and his friends are spending summer vacation doing good deeds for the elderly. But their courage is put to the test when the - S01E45
The Boy GeniusesAugust 12, 1982—Kenta, Kinzo, and Kame learn the secret to Mr. Yamagata's amazing memory... self-hypnosis! But when they try it themselves to improve their - S01E46
A Happy Dance to Festival MusicAugust 19, 1982—Kenta's mischief ruins the town's chance to get a popular singer to help with the anniversary festival! Can Miss Machiko find a way to set t - S01E47
Call Us to Save Your LifeAugust 26, 1982—Miss Machiko, Kenta, and the others are performing on a late-night radio show, when they receive a call from a little girl in need... - S01E48
The Comeback Macchi SmashSeptember 2, 1982—To keep Miss Machiko away from a handsome new suitor, Mr. Yamagata cooks up a wild story about aliens. - S01E49
Banzai, Takenoko Dancers!September 9, 1982—All the cool kids want to join in with the latest craze, the Takenoko Dance! Kenta fosters a rivalry with a cocky young star who turns out t - S01E50
Kenta the Home TutorSeptember 16, 1982—Hiroshi is hired to tutor a spoiled rich young man. But when his so-called pupil makes life hell for him, can Kenta step in to make things r - S01E51
The Enthusiastic Three-Legged RaceSeptember 23, 1982—Sports Day has arrived, and Kenta hopes to be paired up with Miss Machiko... but he's paired up with Maruko instead! Can Kenta find a way ou - S01E52
The Hip Line of My MemoriesSeptember 30, 1982—Mr. Fukuoka is saying goodbye to Arama Academy to return to his home town. But Miss Machiko misunderstands and thinks he's moving to Paris! - S01E53
The Messenger from Easter IslandOctober 7, 1982—When a Moai statue inexplicably ends up on Arama Academy's doorstep, the faculty become convinced that only a sacred ritual can send it home - S01E54
The Red-Haired BoardOctober 7, 1982—To cheer the girls up after an awful day of pranking, Miss Machiko tells them a story about her own youth. As it happens, she once knew a mi - S01E55
A New Discovery: The Primitive YamagataOctober 14, 1982—An archaeological excursion into the mountain behind Arama Academy yields a remarkable discovery: a mural depicting the ancestors of Mr. Yam - S01E56
A Chance for Photographic LoveOctober 21, 1982—A new art teacher arrives, triggering Mr. Yamagata's jealousy. Can he impress Miss Machiko with his photography skills? - S01E57
Kung-Fu Lady Number OneOctober 28, 1982—Miss Machiko falls for a handsome kung fu dojo. But Bruce has a dark secret he won't admit to anyone... - S01E58
Sayuri the NinjaNovember 4, 1982—The class gets a pretty new exchange student named Sayuri. She's trying to hide the fact that her family are ninjas, but Kenta's pranks won' - S01E59
The Love Call from the South SeasNovember 11, 1982—When the king of an island nation arrives in Arama for a friendship visit, he falls head over heels for Miss Machiko! - S01E60
The Lovey-Dovey HoneymoonNovember 18, 1982—Mr. Yamagata's grandmother is visiting... and she thinks he's engaged to Machiko! Will Machiko keep up the charade to protect her colleague' - S01E61
Kenta's Big Shocking PredictionNovember 25, 1982—When Kenta plays fortune-teller at a festival, he ends up filling Mr. Yamagata's head with crazy ideas... including one about an impending a - S01E62
The Big Boobie Bail-OutDecember 2, 1982—What starts as class trip to a voice actor recording studio ends with Miss Machiko voicing the lead in a hot new robot anime! - S01E63
Healthy Jogging in a Straight LineDecember 9, 1982—Hiroshi's health is failing, and he needs exercise! Miss Machiko offers to help, but of course, Mr. Yamagata won't be left out... - S01E64
The Straight Ski from the HipsDecember 16, 1982—Machiko and the girls are invited to stay at a ski resort run by Kinzo's uncle. But a reckless dare threatens to turn their holiday into a t - S01E65
The Kiss-Kiss Christmas CakeDecember 23, 1982—Maruko is set to play Santa at the school Christmas party, but when the time comes, she never arrives. What's happened to Maruko, and does i - S01E66
Machiko the Lion-TamerDecember 30, 1982—When a woman abandons her child, Machiko takes the girl in while they search the mother. But when a trip to the zoo goes awry... - S01E67
The Secret of Longleg WeedJanuary 6, 1983—Mr. Yamagata is desperate to try a new plant that is rumored to give people longer legs. But when he finally gets his hands on it, things st - S01E68
The Secrets of Beauty and PopularityJanuary 13, 1983—Arama Topics is looking for new submissions. While the boys try to do an in-depth article on Miss Machiko, the girls attempt to learn Mr. Ka - S01E69
The Boobie Baking PowderJanuary 20, 1983—Kenta and the gang have gone wild about painting the clay models sold by a local vendor. But when the vice principal forbids the hobby, they - S01E70
The Homing Pigeon Rescue SquadJanuary 27, 1983—Kinzo's trained homing pigeons end up coming in handy when he gets mixed up in a kidnapping! - S01E71
Red Oni, Blue Oni, Family OniFebruary 3, 1983—A trip into the mountains for Setsubun (the first day of spring) gets a little out of control when the boys run off ahead, and spot an oni! - S01E72
Great Job, Manga ArtistFebruary 10, 1983—Miss Machiko saves the life of a popular manga artist who's running desperately low on ideas. Will she and her class be able to pull him out - S01E73
The Friendly Needlework ClassFebruary 17, 1983—When Kame learns sewing to help his family with their new cleaning business the other boys tease him relentlessly. Can Machiko find a way to - S01E74
The Travels of JirochoFebruary 24, 1983—A traveling salesman visits Arama... and he might just put down roots for Machiko! - S01E75
To Whom Goes the Empress?March 3, 1983—A series of strange pranks leads Miss Machiko to encourage the boys and girls to work together on a Girls' Day project. - S01E76
The Powerful Rival TrioMarch 10, 1983—Miss Machiko encourages the boys befriend a lonely elementary schooler. Kenta isn't interested... until he learns that the boy will pay him! - S01E77
The Guardian TenguMarch 17, 1983—The principal leads a trip to the mountains to catch a legendary fish. But will a supernatural threat keep him from his glory? - S01E78
Achoo! A Spring Cold!March 24, 1983—Kenta goes to a local shrine to pray for Miss Machiko to recover from a cold, but an encounter with a yukionna gives him much more than he b - S01E79
Kenta's Unbelievable BirthdayMarch 31, 1983—Maruko's ambiguously-labeled birthday gift to Kenta kicks off a chain of misunderstandings. - S01E80
The Boobie PatrolApril 7, 1983—Miss Machiko takes on the duties of policewoman for a day. But her usually no-nonsense partner's mind is focused on more romantic troubles.. - S01E81
The Vice Principal's Big DecisionApril 14, 1983—Fed up with the behavior of Arama's students, Vice Principal Aichi considers a lucrative offer from a fancier school. - S01E82
The Mysterious Super DressApril 21, 1983—Miss Machiko gets scouted by a world-class fashion designer. Fearing that she might leave for good, Kenta decides to prank the fashion show. - S01E83
The Magic Puppet ShowApril 28, 1983—Can children be satisfied with old-fashioned entertainment? Machiko hopes so, when she agrees to help a humble puppeteer put on his show. - S01E84
The May 5th AmbushMay 5, 1983—It's Children's Day, and Kenta urges Machiko to create some koinobori banners. Of course, his secret motive is to climb inside one and spy o - S01E85
The Skirt ProhibitionMay 12, 1983—Annoyed at Kenta's constant harassment of the girls, the vice principal decides to nip things in the bud... by banning skirts from school. - S01E86
The Psychic PresentMay 19, 1983—An encounter with a master prognosticator leads Miss Machiko to have disastrous visions of the future. - S01E87
The Terrible Love MisconceptionMay 26, 1983—Miss Machiko is looking forlorn, and the students assume she's fallen in love. But as they follow her around for the day, they realize the t - S01E88
The Great Pursuit Through WonderlandJune 2, 1983—A class visit to a science expo turns into a mad chase when a con man steals the students' bags... and their clothes! - S01E89
Aloha with a TouchJune 9, 1983—Miss Machiko and the boys visit a school in Hawaii. Can Kenta and the others survive a turning of the tables by the brash Hawaiian girls?! - S01E90
The Exhausting Man-Powered FlightJune 16, 1983—The boys build a variety of pedal-powered flying machines, one of which takes Machiko and Kenta on a death-defying journey. - S01E91
The Troubling Trip HomeJune 23, 1983—On hearing that her father's been in an accident, Machiko rushes home to Kyoto. But it all turns out to be a trick to get her engaged to a l - S01E92
Beloved Machiko Goes to ParisJune 30, 1983—A "Cinderella Story" search breaks out when Machiko proves the only perfect fit for a famous Parisian designer's bra. - S01E93The Great Remote Control FlightJuly 7, 1983—When Kenta and friends accidentally take out the local ramen delivery boy with their remote-control planes, Machiko decides to take over his
- S01E94
The Angel Who Lost Her RobeJuly 14, 1983—The girls spearhead a trip to Maruko's relatives in the country, where a local legend says the tea can make girls bustier. - S01E95
The Soft Touch of LoveJuly 21, 1983Arama Academy's 80th anniversary celebration is threatened when the vice principal's hard-nosed niece transfers to the school.
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