HANAKAPPA

はなかっぱ

2010– · Ongoing · 16 seasons · 751 episodes · Animation, Kids · Japan

Creator Tadashi Akiyama · Channel NHK Educational TV · Starring Rie Nakagawa, Rumi Shishido, Kappei Yamaguchi

In the lush Yamabiko Village lives a family of Kappas who grow unique flowers on their heads. While the adults have permanent blossoms, a young kappa sprouts a different "whatever flower" every day until reaching adulthood. Chaos constantly erupts in the village as the villainous Kurobaya Chobei gang schemes to steal the "Waka-ran," a rare, youth-restoring flower, leaving everyone wondering what will bloom next. And what on earth will the little kappa’s flower turn out to be?
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Episodes

150 episodes · March 2010 – December 2010
  1. Episode 1: 1. I'm Hana KappaMarch 29, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa, who lives in Yamabiko Village, has a flower blooming on his head instead of a plate. It seems his permanent flower will be decided when he grows up, but for now—while he is still a child—he sports a temporary one. Today, too, Hana Kappa is running, in danger of being late for school, when...
  2. Episode 2: 2. Grandpa is Amazing!March 29, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa is listening to stories from his grandfather's past. Upon hearing that a mysterious guardian spirit inhabits Tengu Pond in Yamabiko Village, Hana Kappa visits the site with his grandfather and friends. Just then, Garizo appears, intent on stealing the "Waka-ran"—a flower said to restore youth...
  3. Episode 3: 3. Momo KappaMarch 30, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa meets Momo Kappa, the idol of Yamabiko Village. He tries his very best to make a strawberry—her favorite—bloom on his head as a gift for her. However, what actually blooms isn't a strawberry...
  4. Episode 4: 4. Find the Family Heirloom!March 30, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa finds a map revealing the location of a treasure in the pond in front of his house. He sets off on a treasure hunt with his father and grandfather—but what is it that they actually discover?
  5. Episode 5: 5. The Haunted ForestMarch 31, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa and his friends are playing with a ball. However, while chasing after the ball—which Garizo has snatched away—they wander into the "Haunted Forest," a place they are forbidden to enter. Garizo then tries to scare Hana Kappa...
  6. Episode 6: 6. The Enchanted GrandmotherMarch 31, 2010 · 5 min
    Disguised as an old woman, Garizo lies to Hana Kappa, claiming he has been put under a magic spell, in a scheme to make the Waka-ran bloom. However, frustrated that Hana Kappa only produces fruit instead, Garizo accidentally reveals his true identity...
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Garizo and AgeruApril 1, 2010 · 5 min
    Garizo is having trouble obtaining the Waka-ran orchid. Chobei decides to send his granddaughter, Ageru, to Yamabiko Village along with Garizo. Together, Garizo and Ageru approach Hana Kappa in an attempt to make the Waka-ran bloom.
  2. Episode 8: 8. The Meadow Is Such a Fun Place, Isn't It?April 1, 2010 · 5 min
  3. Episode 9: 9. Gari-Robot, Here I Come!April 2, 2010 · 5 min
    Ageru plots to snatch the Waka-ran flower from Hana Kappa and comes up with the idea of ​​transforming Garizo into a robot to give to him as a present. However, Hana Kappa keeps giving the robot absurd orders...
  4. Episode 10: 10. Hana Kappa is on a Roll!April 2, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa is on a roll, successfully blooming the flowers he wants one after another—from tulips and daffodils to daphne. After learning the characteristics of the "Waka-ran" orchid from Chobei, Ageru and Garizo decide that today is their big chance and set out to make Hana Kappa bloom one.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Everyone's Mr. TanakaApril 12, 2010 · 5 min
    Mr. Tanaka at school is always full of energy. Today, he is raring to go, shouting, "We're running a marathon to Tengu Pond!" Hana Kappa, who has been making bananas bloom to help his tired friends, is completely worn out. Just then, Garizo shows up, aiming to snatch the Waka-ran orchid.
  6. Episode 12: 12. All Lovey-Dovey and Running AroundApril 12, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa’s grandparents are always getting along famously. They set out for a walk, as affectionate as ever, but Grandpa ends up making Grandma angry when he can’t recall the name of a pressed flower that holds special memories for the two of them...
  7. Episode 13: 13. Dr. Shishi Juroku's Bizarre InventionsApril 13, 2010 · 5 min
    Dr. Shishi Juroku of Yamabiko Village has invented a megaphone that makes whatever is spoken into it come true! Garizo and Ageru disguise themselves as the doctor and approach Hana Kappa and his friends, hoping to use the megaphone to make the Waka-ran orchid bloom.
  8. Episode 14: 14. Hana Kappa, Help Me Out!April 13, 2010 · 5 min
    Not knowing what the Waka-ran flower actually looks like, Garizo comes up with a plan: he will disguise himself as Hana Kappa to trick the family into revealing the flower's secrets. Although his disguise is successful, he finds himself being asked to help out by Hana Kappa's parents and others, one after another...
  9. Episode 15: 15. Way to Go, Yamanofuji!April 14, 2010 · 5 min
    Yamanofuji is the strongest kid in the class. Hana Kappa asks him to use his strength to open a stuck storage shed door. Meanwhile, Garizo and Ageru believe that something crucial for making the Waka-ran orchid bloom is inside the shed...
  10. Episode 16: 16. Tereterebozu's First LoveApril 14, 2010 · 5 min
    Garizo disguises himself as a girl in an attempt to pry the secret of the Waka-ran orchid out of Hana Kappa. However, Tereterebozu falls head over heels for "Gariko"—Garizo's female alter ego. Garizo tries to use this situation to find out Hana Kappa's weakness, but...
  11. Episode 17: 17. Bye-bye, AgeruApril 15, 2010 · 5 min
    Garizo tries hard to capture a Waka-ran orchid, but Ageru keeps getting in his way with her pranks. Angered, Garizo snaps at her, shouting, "Go back to Lord Chobei's mansion!" However, when Garizo returns to the mansion himself...
  12. Episode 18: 18. The Mysterious Sewer SystemApril 15, 2010 · 5 min
    After being asked by his mother to run an errand, Hana Kappa notices his grandfather heading down to the basement. He follows him and discovers an entrance leading to a mysterious underground waterway!
  13. Episode 19: 19. Let's All Play "Let's Go on an Adventure"April 16, 2010 · 5 min
    While exploring the forest, Hana Kappa and his friends lose their way. Wanting to provide food for his hungry friends, Hana Kappa tries to make something edible bloom, but the flower that appears is a spotted bellflower.
  14. Episode 20: 20. Momo Kappa's BirthdayApril 16, 2010 · 5 min
    Today is Momo Kappa's birthday! Hana Kappa tries to grow her favorite strawberries to take to the party, but Garizo—who wants to go to the party himself—causes him to fall into a pitfall.
  15. Episode 21: 21. A Mother's TearsApril 26, 2010 · 5 min
    One morning, as Hana Kappa is about to head to school, he notices a glint in his mother's eyes... Worried that she might be crying, he is suddenly confronted by Garizo, who has disguised himself as his mother...
  16. Episode 22: 22. Butterflies, FlutteringApril 26, 2010 · 5 min
    Seeing a butterfly that lacks energy, Hana Kappa lets it drink nectar from the flower blooming on his head. Upon witnessing this, Garizo and Ageru disguise themselves as butterflies and ask Hana Kappa to let them drink the nectar of the Waka-ran orchid, but...
  17. Episode 23: 23. Mirorin, Sketches of the HeartApril 27, 2010 · 5 min
    Garizo hears a rumor that Hana Kappa's friend Mirorin draws pictures of things she sees with her mind's eye. Thinking she might be drawing a picture of Hana Kappa with the Waka-ran orchid in bloom, Garizo attempts to snatch the drawing from her.
  18. Episode 24: 24. Everyone's Secret HideoutApril 27, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa and his friends are excited about building a secret base. Hearing from Chobei that a "Secret Base Waka-ran" is hidden there, Garizo disguises himself as Momo Kappa in a desperate attempt to sneak inside...
  19. Episode 25: 25. Cheer Up, Momo KappaApril 28, 2010 · 5 min
    Hana Kappa and his friends—who were playing at Iitokko Plaza—invite Momo Kappa to join them when she walks by, but she coldly turns them down. Wanting to see the always-smiling Momo Kappa back to her old self, they try all sorts of ways to make her laugh.
  20. Episode 26: 26. Leave Your Homework to Us!April 28, 2010 · 5 min
  21. Episode 27: 27. Who Are You?April 29, 2010 · 5 min
  22. Episode 28: 28. Sorry It's So SmallApril 29, 2010 · 5 min
  23. Episode 29: 29. Cowboy GrandpaApril 30, 2010 · 5 min
  24. Episode 30: 30. Garizo and SnacksApril 30, 2010 · 5 min
  25. Episode 31: 31. We Got Into a FightMay 10, 2010 · 5 min
  26. Episode 32: 32. Are the Two of Them Lost?May 10, 2010 · 5 min
  27. Episode 33: 33. The Flying Hana KappaMay 11, 2010 · 5 min
  28. Episode 34: 34. Everyone's Covered in MudMay 11, 2010 · 5 min
  29. Episode 35: 35. Dad's Sunflower FieldMay 12, 2010 · 5 min
  30. Episode 36: 36. Hana Kappa, Currently on DisplayMay 12, 2010 · 5 min
  31. Episode 37: 37. Be Quiet~!May 13, 2010 · 5 min
  32. Episode 38: 38. Run! The Hana Kappa ExpressMay 13, 2010 · 5 min
  33. Episode 39: 39. Bountiful Harvest, Hana KappaMay 14, 2010 · 5 min
  34. Episode 40: 40. Lazy Hana KappaMay 14, 2010 · 5 min
  35. Episode 41: 41. Momo Kappa's Older BrotherMay 24, 2010 · 5 min
  36. Episode 42: 42. Big Win, Raffle Ticket!May 24, 2010 · 5 min
  37. Episode 43: 43. I Wanna Be Beautiful~May 25, 2010 · 5 min
  38. Episode 44: 44. Happy Hana KappaMay 25, 2010 · 5 min
  39. Episode 45: 45. Mom's ColdMay 26, 2010 · 5 min
  40. Episode 46: 46. Weed Hana KappaMay 26, 2010 · 5 min
  41. Episode 47: 47. The Early Bird Catches the WormMay 27, 2010 · 5 min
  42. Episode 48: 48. I Saw It, A UFOMay 27, 2010 · 5 min
  43. Episode 49: 49. Red Light, Green Light!May 28, 2010 · 5 min
  44. Episode 50: 50. A Big Battle Over Love LettersMay 28, 2010 · 5 min
  45. Episode 51: 51. Hana Kappa, A Close Call!June 7, 2010 · 5 min
  46. Episode 52: Episode 52June 7, 2010 · 5 min
  47. Episode 53: Episode 53June 8, 2010 · 5 min
  48. Episode 54: Episode 54June 8, 2010 · 5 min
  49. Episode 55: Episode 55June 9, 2010 · 5 min
  50. Episode 56: Episode 56June 9, 2010 · 5 min
  51. Episode 57: Episode 57June 10, 2010 · 5 min
  52. Episode 58: Episode 58June 10, 2010 · 5 min
  53. Episode 59: Episode 59June 11, 2010 · 5 min
  54. Episode 60: Episode 60June 11, 2010 · 5 min
  55. Episode 61: Episode 61June 21, 2010 · 5 min
  56. Episode 62: Episode 62June 21, 2010 · 5 min
  57. Episode 63: Episode 63June 22, 2010 · 5 min
  58. Episode 64: Episode 64June 22, 2010 · 5 min
  59. Episode 65: Episode 65June 23, 2010 · 5 min
  60. Episode 66: Episode 66June 23, 2010 · 5 min
  61. Episode 67: Episode 67June 24, 2010 · 5 min
  62. Episode 68: Episode 68June 24, 2010 · 5 min
  63. Episode 69: Episode 69June 25, 2010 · 5 min
  64. Episode 70: Episode 70June 25, 2010 · 5 min
  65. Episode 71: Episode 71July 5, 2010 · 5 min
  66. Episode 72: Episode 72July 5, 2010 · 5 min
  67. Episode 73: Episode 73July 6, 2010 · 5 min
  68. Episode 74: Episode 74July 6, 2010 · 5 min
  69. Episode 75: Episode 75July 7, 2010 · 5 min
  70. Episode 76: Episode 76July 7, 2010 · 5 min
  71. Episode 77: Episode 77July 8, 2010 · 5 min
  72. Episode 78: Episode 78July 8, 2010 · 5 min
  73. Episode 79: Episode 79July 9, 2010 · 5 min
  74. Episode 80: Episode 80July 9, 2010 · 5 min
  75. Episode 81: Episode 81September 13, 2010 · 5 min
  76. Episode 82: Episode 82September 13, 2010 · 5 min
  77. Episode 83: Episode 83September 14, 2010 · 5 min
  78. Episode 84: Episode 84September 14, 2010 · 5 min
  79. Episode 85: Episode 85September 15, 2010 · 5 min
  80. Episode 86: Episode 86September 15, 2010 · 5 min
  81. Episode 87: Episode 87September 16, 2010 · 5 min
  82. Episode 88: Episode 88September 16, 2010 · 5 min
  83. Episode 89: Episode 89September 17, 2010 · 5 min
  84. Episode 90: Episode 90September 17, 2010 · 5 min
  85. Episode 91: Episode 91September 27, 2010 · 5 min
  86. Episode 92: Episode 92September 27, 2010 · 5 min
  87. Episode 93: Episode 93September 28, 2010 · 5 min
  88. Episode 94: Episode 94September 28, 2010 · 5 min
  89. Episode 95: Episode 95September 29, 2010 · 5 min
  90. Episode 96: Episode 96September 29, 2010 · 5 min
  91. Episode 97: Episode 97September 30, 2010 · 5 min
  92. Episode 98: Episode 98September 30, 2010 · 5 min
  93. Episode 99: Episode 99October 1, 2010 · 5 min
  94. Episode 100: Episode 100October 1, 2010 · 5 min
  95. Episode 101: Episode 101October 11, 2010 · 5 min
  96. Episode 102: Episode 102October 11, 2010 · 5 min
  97. Episode 103: Episode 103October 12, 2010 · 5 min
  98. Episode 104: Episode 104October 12, 2010 · 5 min
  99. Episode 105: Episode 105October 13, 2010 · 5 min
  100. Episode 106: Episode 106October 13, 2010 · 5 min
  101. Episode 107: Episode 107October 14, 2010 · 5 min
  102. Episode 108: Episode 108October 14, 2010 · 5 min
  103. Episode 109: Episode 109October 15, 2010 · 5 min
  104. Episode 110: Episode 110October 15, 2010 · 5 min
  105. Episode 111: Episode 111October 25, 2010 · 5 min
  106. Episode 112: Episode 112October 25, 2010 · 5 min
  107. Episode 113: Episode 113October 26, 2010 · 5 min
  108. Episode 114: Episode 114October 26, 2010 · 5 min
  109. Episode 115: Episode 115October 27, 2010 · 5 min
  110. Episode 116: Episode 116October 27, 2010 · 5 min
  111. Episode 117: Episode 117October 28, 2010 · 5 min
  112. Episode 118: Episode 118October 28, 2010 · 5 min
  113. Episode 119: Episode 119October 29, 2010 · 5 min
  114. Episode 120: Episode 120October 29, 2010 · 5 min
  115. Episode 121: Episode 121November 8, 2010 · 5 min
  116. Episode 122: Episode 122November 8, 2010 · 5 min
  117. Episode 123: Episode 123November 9, 2010 · 5 min
  118. Episode 124: Episode 124November 9, 2010 · 5 min
  119. Episode 125: Episode 125November 10, 2010 · 5 min
  120. Episode 126: Episode 126November 10, 2010 · 5 min
  121. Episode 127: Episode 127November 11, 2010 · 5 min
  122. Episode 128: Episode 128November 11, 2010 · 5 min
  123. Episode 129: Episode 129November 12, 2010 · 5 min
  124. Episode 130: Episode 130November 12, 2010 · 5 min
  125. Episode 131: Episode 131November 22, 2010 · 5 min
  126. Episode 132: Episode 132November 22, 2010 · 5 min
  127. Episode 133: Episode 133November 23, 2010 · 5 min
  128. Episode 134: Episode 134November 23, 2010 · 5 min
  129. Episode 135: Episode 135November 24, 2010 · 5 min
  130. Episode 136: Episode 136November 24, 2010 · 5 min
  131. Episode 137: Episode 137November 25, 2010 · 5 min
  132. Episode 138: Episode 138November 25, 2010 · 5 min
  133. Episode 139: Episode 139November 26, 2010 · 5 min
  134. Episode 140: Episode 140November 26, 2010 · 5 min
  135. Episode 141: Episode 141December 6, 2010 · 5 min
  136. Episode 142: Episode 142December 6, 2010 · 5 min
  137. Episode 143: Episode 143December 7, 2010 · 5 min
  138. Episode 144: Episode 144December 7, 2010 · 5 min
  139. Episode 145: Episode 145December 8, 2010 · 5 min
  140. Episode 146: Episode 146December 8, 2010 · 5 min
  141. Episode 147: Episode 147December 9, 2010 · 5 min
  142. Episode 148: Episode 148December 9, 2010 · 5 min
  143. Episode 149: Episode 149December 10, 2010 · 5 min
  144. Episode 150: Episode 150December 10, 2010 · 5 min

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
5 minutes
FIRST AIRED
March 29, 2010
LAST AIRED
September 1, 2026
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Signal.MD, OLM, XEBEC

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