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Region：Japan
Type：TV
English name：Azumanga Daiou The Animation / Azumanga Daioh: The Animation
Official name：あずまんが大王 THE ANIMATION
Chinese name：阿滋漫画大王
Other names：笑园漫画大王 / 阿兹漫画大王 / Azumanga Daiou The Animation (2002) / あずまんが大王 THE ANIMATION (2002)
Premiered：April 8, 2002
Status：Finished Airing
Tags：Funny / Campus / Daily / Source manga
Original author：あずまきよひこ
Director：錦織博
Scenario：大久保智康 / 小黒祐一郎 / 大河内一楼 / 吉永亜矢 / 玉井☆豪
Storyboard：福多潤 / 長尾粛 / 本郷みつる / 佐藤竜雄 / 渡辺歩
Co-director：錦織博 / 水無月弥生 / 高橋順 / 舛成孝二 / 長尾粛
Studios：J.C.Staff
Production cooperation：スタジオ・ファンタジア(#6・13・19) / コズミックレイ(#8・15・25) / Production I.G(#11・17)
Producers：テレビ東京 / あずまんが大王製作委員会
Family：Azumanga Web Daioh
Rating：12+

Azumanga Daiou The Animation

A lively group of six high school girls, with colourful personalities, tries to master their daily life at school: there is the gifted 10-year-old Chiyo, the carefree klutz Ayumu, the shy but kind Sakaki, the mischievous Tomo, the short-tempered glasses-wearing Koyomi, and the extroverted tomboy Kagura. Together with their quirky teachers Kurosawa Minamo and Tanizaki Yukari not a day passes without some minor incident occurring.

— written by foo2

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EP1 - 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.
EP2 - Osaka'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.
EP3 - Yukari 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.
EP4 - Pool, 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.
EP5 - Summer Break

21, Summer Break Summer Break arrives. Nyamo visits Yukari at home to instill some motivation in her.22, Welcome to Chiyo's Room Yomi, Tomo, and Osaka go to visit Chiyo at her home... and are surprised by what they find!23, Invitation The girls head to Chiyo's Family's summer home to enjoy their vacation together at the beach. Also, Chiyo and Osaka learn the true meaning of horror, courtesy of... the Yukari-mobile!!! O_o24, Someone With Experience, Speak The group tries to pass the evening with scary stories and fireworks, with mixed results.25, Done For The group returns home as Summer Break comes to an end. Also, Kaorin gets the shock of her life!
EP6 - Sports Fest

26, Equation for Victory The upcoming school Sports Fest has everyone excited, especially Yukari.27, Sakaki of Class 3, Kagura of Class 5 The Sports Fest begins. However, Chiyo doubts whether or not she will able to help her classmates win.28, Runaway Victory The games continue as the girls participate in the 400 meter race, the scavenger hunt, and the tug-of-war.29, Yay! The final decisive event of the day: the class relay race! Also, Chiyo gets her moment to shine.30, Dancing the Grand Finale The Sports Fest ends with a traditional dance, where Kaorin's greatest fanasy and her worst nightmare both come true!
EP7 - Culture Fest

31, Fairyland Class With the school Culture Fest coming up, the class tries to come up with a theme. One anonymous (and cute) entry seems particularly promising...32, Man of Character The girls gather at Chiyo's house to work on getting ready for the Culture Fest. Also, Sakaki gets to pet an animal for the first time!33, Go With Enthusiasm! The Culture fest begins, and everyone is getting into it... especially Tomo!34, The Mascot A large cat suit gets exchanged between several wearers as the Culture Fest wears on.35, Enemy? The Culture Fest draws to a close, and the girls get to celebrate their success.
EP8 - New Year's Dream Special

36 - Osaka's New Years DreamOsaka 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 - WelcomeSakaki's dream takes a turn for the truly bizarre.40 - In Kaorin's Case...Kaorin dreams about Sakaki coming to her rescue.
EP9 - Chiyo-chan's Birthday

41 - If I Can't Pet One...When Kaorin shows off pictures of her cats at school, Sakaki gets an idea.42 - 11 Years OldChiyo announces that she will soon be turning eleven.43 - Mr. Kitty CatWith Chiyo's birthday coming up, Sakaki searches for the perfect gift.44 - PremiseThe girls gather at Chiyo's house for a birthday party.45 - Why?After the party, the girls go for a walk together.
EP10 - We're Second Year Students!

46 - Draft PicksThe girls move on to their second year of high school. But with classes being reshuffled, will the girls friendship be able to hold up?47 - Class ShuffleThe girls find out which class they will be in for second year. Plus, the return of Sakaki's rival, Kagura...!48 - WolfKagura walks home with Sakaki, but the two girls are not as well-matched as Kagura believes.49 - Putting on Senior AirsWhen some freshman girls accost Chiyo for being so cute, Chiyo feels it's time to start standing up for herself.50 - MarcoKagura witnesses Sakaki's true nature when Yukari brings an abandoned kitten to class.
EP11 - Kagura And Sakaki

51 - Cosmopolitan CityKagura tries to converse with a foreigner using English. Plus, what does IT stand for? 52 - ShowdownKagura challenges Sakaki to a series of contests.53 - You Didn't Have To Hit HimThe girls get their measurements taken. Plus, Kamineko attacks!54 - Covered in CatsSakaki takes time out to fantasize, then goes in search of an alley where wild cats meet.55 - Don't Run AwayKagura tries to help Sakaki by scaring away the cats that could bite her... much to Sakaki's dismay.
EP12 - Chiyo-chan's Day

56 - Chiyo-chan's DayA day in the life of a child prodigy begins.57 - High School FriendsWe meet Chiyo's friends from elementary school. Also, we get Chiyo's perspective on her teachers and classmates.58 - LunchThe girls go up to the school roof to have lunch.59 - AfternoonChiyo's day continues as she fights for her life in P.E. class.60 - Jump RopeChiyo gets to show off her rope jumping skills to her friends.
EP13 - Midterm Exams

61 - No Guard StrategyMidterm exams are coming up, and even Tomo is getting worried.62 - SThe formation of the Knuckleheads.63 - ExamsEveryone is doing last minute studying for the exams, even the Knuckleheads.64 - FormationThe test scores are in! And the winner is... the Knuckleheads!?!65 - AbilitiesTomo and Kagura exchange insults. Plus, we find out what really motivates Tomo.
EP14 - The Ocean, Summer Kimonos, And A Party!

66 - ShoppingChiyo invites the girls back to her family's beach house. Also, Chiyo, Osaka, and Tomo go shopping.67 - Meeting UpThe girls gather at Chiyo's house before heading to the beach.68 - The Ocean!Chiyo only has one key to get into the beach house. If something happened to it, it would be a disaster...69 - Capture OperationThe girls attend a local summer festival for some summer evening fun.70 - The Adult WorldAs the night wears on and the sake flows, Nyamo gives the girls a life lesson... sort of.
EP15 - Sports Fest, Second Year

71 - Members of the Kimura FamilyKimura... a husband and father?72 - Did You See? Did You See?The Sports Fest begins. Plus, Osaka vs. the obstacle course.73 - Unidentified WifeKimura's wife! She's real!74 - Nervous WreckChiyo in the scavenger hunt, Kaorin and Sakaki in the three-legged race, and the 10K run.75 - The Numbers Are InAnd finally, Yomi vs. the scale.
EP16 - Culture Fest, Second Year

76 - CombinationIt's time for the Culture Fest again. But, with last year's theme being such a big hit, how are the girls going to top it?77 - EpiphanyThe girls finally decide on a theme. Plus, Chiyo feels the pressure!78 - CuteThe Culture Fest begins. Plus, Chiyo suits up!79 - OrderingNyamo drops in for some coffee. Kimura drops in for something else entirely.80 - Advertising ReachChiyo and Osaka take a break to enjoy the Culture Fest.
EP17 - End of Second Term and Christmas

81 - Osaka's Horror StoryChiyo and Osaka talk about pandas. Plus, Osaka describes a different kind of horror.82 - Change of PaceYukari gets bored with teaching English, so she decides to try something different.83 - YuleChristmas is coming and everyone's getting merry! Plus, Tomo and Kagura discuss the mystery of Santa Claus.84 - Amazing SantaChristmas wishes, reindeer... fact or fiction, and the year of the adder.85 - Christmas PartyThe girls go out for a little fun and karaoke.
EP18 - Yomi's Ordeals

86 - Yomi's Exposure to the WorldWhen Yomi returns from a New Years trip, she learns that bragging can have dire consequences.87 - BetrayalTomo has seemingly made it her mission in life to give Yomi a hard time.88 - Excited, Excited, Excited, ExcitedEven Yomi is getting excited when the girls plan a trip to a new theme park.89 - Left OutYomi comes down with a fever on the day of the trip.90 - Go!SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!
EP19 - One Spring Night

91 - Yawn MasterOsaka... the yawn master? Plus, Nyamo worries that she's getting old.92 - Vaguely YouthLibrary research, the Go-Home Club, and freedom.93 - Adults' Flower GazingYukari and Nyamo meet an old friend for dinner. Also, Chiyo ventures out after dark.94 - Children's Flower GazingChiyo and Kagura discuss growing up, Yukari and Nyamo go on a double blind date, and Tomo and Yomi hang out.95 - Cherry BlossomsYomi's dirty little secret is revealed as everyone's night draws to a close.
EP20 - Third Year

96 - SeparationThe girls move on to their third year of high school. However, not all the girls are present and accounted for.97 - Yukari's BirthdayWhen Nyamo's class gets her a birthday gift, Yukari gets insane with jealousy.98 - Flap Your Wings, ChiyoThe girls discuss their future plans.99 - Child PresidentChiyo wants to study abroad after she graduates. Of course, the others have something to say about that.100 - Please Be StrongKaorin has ended up in Kimura's class, and now she's hating life.
EP21 - School Trip

101 - AnticipationThe class is going on a trip to Okinawa, and everyone's excited, especially Chiyo!102 - Can't Stand StillThe girls take in the sights on Okinawa, then head to the hotel buffet to chow down on some champloo(pl.).103 - Watery GraveYukari and the girls go scuba diving together.104 - Island of DreamsThe girls head to Iriomote Island, home of the famous iriomote wild cats...105 - Sakaki finally gets the cat she's always wanted... The question is, will she be able to say goodbye?
EP22 - Entrance Exams Study Camp!

106 - It's NiceOsaka admires Kagura's summer tan. Also, the girls plan another trip to Chiyo's beach house. Plus, Sakaki and Kaorin risk death as the Yukari-mobile returns!107 - FooledThe girls have some fun on the beach before getting down to studying.108 - Miss KurosawaNight falls, and the girls hit the books, sort of. Plus, Nyamo faces her bete noire, much to Yukari's delight.109 - An AttemptKaorin tries to capture the elusive Sakaki-chan on camera. Plus, Osaka wakes Yukari.110 - It's Not Over YetSchool is back in session. The girls' minds? Not so much.
EP23 - Last Sports Fest In High School

111 - Got a BiteThe Sports Fest returns! ...But why is Osaka so excited?112 - MotivatorHer and Tomo's rough-housing leads to a crisis for Kagura.113 - Hadn't Thought of ThatOsaka is pumped up and ready, but there is one possibility she hadn't considered...114 - We'll All Run TogetherKaorin gets to see Sakaki in a way she's never seen her before. Plus, the relay race begins.115 - UnitedIt all comes down to this... In the relay race, the girls are going to have to work together if they're going to win.
EP24 - Yamamayaa

116 - Career PathsWhen Sakaki reads that a Yamamaya (or Iriomote wild cat) was killed by a car, she has a horrible feeling.117 - ShowdownSakaki 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 QuicklyApparently weakened after his battle with Kamineko, Sakaki and Chiyo rush the Yamamayaa to the vet.119 - PopularityThe girls visit Chiyo's house to see Mayaa (Sakaki's Iriomote cat), when Tomo finally gets what's coming to her.120 - Together with MayaaSakaki stays at Chiyo's house overnight to be with Mayaa. Meanwhile, on their way home, the other girls encounter a mean looking grey cat.
EP25 - Onwards, Entrance Exams!

121 - Career Path DiscussionThe Entrance Exams are fast approaching, but Tomo still has time to ask riddles. Plus, Osaka-sensei...!?!122 - Prayers for AcceptanceThe girls head to a holy shrine to pray for success on their exams.123 - FightThe time for exams is nigh...124 - Study GroupThe girls discuss how quickly three years of high school went by.125 - Tomo and Osaka, the Fateful DayKagura gets accepted, but is there any hope for her fellow Knuckleheads, Tomo and Osaka?
EP26 - Graduation Ceremony

126 - First Graduation EverThe last day of school begins, Sakaki faces Kamineko, and Osaka vs. hay fever.127 - A Thousand EmotionsAt the graduation ceremony, Chiyo gets a surprise, then gets overwhelmed.128 - SorrowWhy is Miss Yukari crying?129 - Alma MaterThe girls say goodbye to high school.130 - EveryoneFor Yomi, this is the moment of truth. Will she be accepted like the others, or will she be left out yet again?