Kodocha Season 1 Episode 13 My Name's Going to Change

Sana Kurata, a sixth-grader, is an extremely popular child star in Japan. However, her life is far from being ordinary because unlike most children her age, she works incredibly long hours and has to attend both work and school. Despite her busy schedule, Sana remains a happy-go-lucky girl with high spirits, mischief and a love for comedy.

Season 1 episode 13 of Kodocha, titled "My Name's Going to Change," opened with Sana sitting in class, daydreaming about what it would be like if she were someone else. She wondered if her life would be less chaotic if she had a different name. Her fantasy was interrupted by her teacher, who asked her to introduce herself as Sana Kurata.

Sana started to feel melancholic and dreaded the idea of changing her name. She expressed her concern to her mother and her mother prescribed a cup of hot cocoa to calm her nerves. One sip of her drink and Sana felt much better. Later on, when she met up with her best friend from school, she expressed her frustration and the possibility of changing her name. Her friend immediately told her that it wouldn't be a good idea. After all, Sana was just starting to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. A name change would only cause more confusion and could negatively affect her career.

Sana, determined to make her own decision, went to her manager, Rei Sagami, and asked him for his advice on a name change. He listened to her concerns and encouraged her to do whatever she felt was best for her. He also suggested that she talk to her mother about her decision because parents often want to name their children after someone or something special and may have strong feelings against a name change.

Sana took Rei's advice and talked to her mother about changing her name. Her mother admitted that she had named her after her grandfather, who had a love for flowers. She explained that Sana's name had a special meaning to her. More than anything, she wanted Sana to be happy and if changing her name was what she wanted, then she would support her.

Before making her final decision, Sana sought council from her father, who reminded her that it was important to always stay true to oneself and not lose sight of who she truly was. Encouraged by her father's wisdom, Sana realized that a name change wouldn't change who she was as a person. Realizing that her identity was more important than her name, Sana decided to keep her name as Sana Kurata.

The rest of the episode was filled with strange occurrences, which left Sana wondering if someone had cast a spell on her. She lost a track of time and found herself late for her after-school activities. Her pets, Maro and Zenjiro, kept disappearing and she was convinced that someone had taken them. She even discovered that someone had stolen her swimsuit from her locker. Despite all the strange happenings, Sana remained unphased, and even made a joke about her chaotic life. The episode ended with Sana contemplating the possibility of graduating from being a sixth-grader soon.

The episode "My Name's Going to Change" explored the themes of identity, change and self-discovery. Sana's journey to discover her true identity, highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not allowing external factors to influence one's choices. The episode also showed how change can be scary, but ultimately it can lead to growth and self-discovery. Sana's decision to keep her name, even though she was hesitant at first, demonstrated that she had matured and that she was no longer afraid to embrace her unique identity.

Overall, Season 1 episode 13 of Kodocha was a thought-provoking episode that explored the complexities of identity and self-discovery. The unique storyline, characterized by Sana's quirky personality, entirely transformed the episode into something fun, engaging and memorable. This episode was not only a tribute to Sana's journey but also a lesson for viewers to stay true to themselves.