: The tall, athletic, and intimidating Sakaki is introduced. While she appears cool and distant, she secretly harbors an obsession with cute things—especially cats—though they frequently bite her instead of letting her pet them. English Dub Reception
: Kiyohiko Azuma , who later created the critically acclaimed Yotsuba&! . Director : Hiroshi Nishikiori. Azumanga Daioh (Dub) Episode 1
: 10-year-old Chiyo Mihama is introduced as a transfer student who has skipped multiple grades to enter high school. Despite her genius, she remains an innocent child, often bewildered by her older classmates. : The tall, athletic, and intimidating Sakaki is introduced
The first episode is divided into several vignettes that introduce the core cast: : The tall