Great Teacher Onizuka

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  • TV-MA
  • 2003
  • 1 Season
  • 8.5  (11,071)

Great Teacher Onizuka is a Japanese drama series that aired from 1999 to 2000, based on the manga of the same name. The show follows the story of a former gang member turned teacher named Eikichi Onizuka, who is determined to become the greatest teacher ever. The show starts with Onizuka, who is a 22-year-old bachelor, failing the entrance exams to become a high school teacher. He then decides to enroll in a private school, only to find that the school is not what he had hoped. He is assigned to teach the toughest class in school, Class 3-4, which is full of troublesome students who don't care about their studies.

Onizuka's character is portrayed as unconventional, as he is not like the typical teachers who have strict rules and regulations. He uses his own methods in his teaching, and even though it may not seem like it at first, he is able to connect with his students on a deep level. Onizuka often uses his past experiences as a gang member to teach his students valuable life lessons and to help them deal with their own personal struggles.

The show is set in Tokyo, and Onizuka's students come from different backgrounds and have their own unique stories. The show explores the issues that the students face, such as bullying, suicide, and family problems. The show also features a variety of subplots involving the students and the other teachers at the school.

One of the most notable characters in the show is Fuyutsuki Azusa, a fellow teacher who initially disagrees with Onizuka's unconventional teaching methods but eventually becomes his ally. Akira, who plays Fuyutsuki Azusa, does a great job in bringing the character to life and providing a strong female presence in the show.

Other notable cast members in the show include MIORI, who plays Uehara Anko, a popular girl in school who seems to have it all, but in reality is struggling with her family problems. Yamamoto Yusuke plays Kikuchi Noboru, a student who is being bullied by his classmates, while Yu Shirota plays Onizuka's former student, Yokoyama Ryuji, who is now a teacher himself. Tsubasa Honda plays Uchiyamada Rumi, the daughter of the school's principal who is often at odds with Onizuka.

The show is a mix of comedy and drama, with some intense scenes and emotional moments. It is able to deal with serious issues in a way that doesn't feel preachy, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The show explores the idea of second chances and the potential for change, as Onizuka tries to make a positive impact on the lives of his students.

Great Teacher Onizuka has become a popular cult classic in Japan and has been adapted into various forms of media, including an anime, a movie, and even a stage play. The show's popularity can be attributed to its well-written characters and its ability to tackle serious issues in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Overall, Great Teacher Onizuka is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good drama with heart and humor. It is a timeless show that deals with universal issues that can resonate with audiences of all ages.

Great Teacher Onizuka is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (44 episodes). The series first aired on November 3, 2003.

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Seasons
Onizuka's Final Battle
43. Onizuka's Final Battle
January 1, 2004
Miyabi's friends and teachers work to protect her from the corrupt teacher's union whose pressure on Mr. Saitou over his unprofessional relationship drove his student lover to suicide. Eikichi decides to take the blame for the stabbing to clear Miyabi of any wrongdoing.
Old Wounds Revisited
42. Old Wounds Revisited
December 30, 2003
Miyabi confronts Noboru Saitou, the class's former teacher, about the incident that drove them to hate teachers. When Mr. Saitou is later found stabbed, suspicion immediately falls on Miyabi.
Confessions
41. Confessions
December 29, 2003
Eikichi orders his class to walk through a derelict hotel as a test of nerves. Anko and Noboru make it past Eikichi's test, but when confronted by four local hooligans, Anko stands up for Noboru against the bullies and confesses her feelings towards him.
Matters of the Heart
40. Matters of the Heart
December 26, 2003
Following her ordeal, Anko is conflicted over the new emotions that she feels for Noboru. To teach Anko to be true to her heart, Eikichi plans a special nighttime lesson for the class.
Alone in the Dark
39. Alone in the Dark
December 25, 2003
Separated, Anko and Noboru are forced to find their way to safety together. Eikichi, however, believes their disappearance was a ruse to conceal their discovery of the treasure, and searches for them in hot pursuit.
Great Treasure Onizuka
38. Great Treasure Onizuka
December 24, 2003
Eikichi learns of a hidden treasure somewhere on one of Okinawa's islands and decides that a special class trip is in order. During the expedition, Anko and her friends tie up Noboru to leave him in the jungle, but end up getting lost in the process.
Living Together
37. Living Together
December 23, 2003
To make it a trip to remember, Eikichi assigns his students to co-ed rooms. Noboru is perplexed with Eikichi's decision to assign him with Anko and her friends. Eikichi helps Noboru make the most of a bad situation with a good old-fashioned prank on the girls.
Self-Improvement
36. Self-Improvement
December 22, 2003
Fuyutsuki prepares for the big trip to Okinawa.
Wedding Bell Blues
35. Wedding Bell Blues
December 19, 2003
When Kunio finds a wedding dress catalog at home, he suspects his mother will marry someone behind his back. Overprotective of his mother, Kunio will stop at nothing to stop her wedding.
Good Cop / Bad Cop
34. Good Cop / Bad Cop
December 18, 2003
When Tomoko, Eikichi, and his friend Toshiyuki Saejima find a suitcase filled with gold, they find themselves on the run from the yakuza. However, they later discover that they were unlikely victims of a celebrity prank played on Tomoko.
Search and Rescue
33. Search and Rescue
December 17, 2003
To teach Miyabi and her friends a lesson, Urumi orchestrates their kidnapping to hold them for ransom. Eikichi literally flies in to save the day and foils Urumi's plans.
The Law of Probability
32. The Law of Probability
December 16, 2003
Eikichi wins a Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan in a local contest, worth enough to pay for the trip. Unfazed, Miyabi arranges for a suicidal salaryman to jump in front of Eikichi's car and ruin his chances of selling it.
Destination: Okinawa
31. Destination: Okinawa
December 15, 2003
Framed as an embezzler, Eikichi promises to make it up to all of the 3rd year students with a trip to Okinawa. He claims that he can pay for it with a winning lottery ticket, but when he finds out that the ticket was a fraud, he has to find another way to pay for the ¥8 million trip.
Money Talks, GTO Walks
30. Money Talks, GTO Walks
December 12, 2003
Led to believe that he spent the school's money, Eikichi attempts to raise the money himself while his students investigate who set him up. The school's faculty decides to hold a student assembly so Eikichi can take responsibility for his actions.
Studies in High Finance
29. Studies in High Finance
December 11, 2003
Before the annual class field trip, Miyabi and her friends steal the school's trip money and blackmails the English teacher, Mr. Sakurada, into luring Eikichi to a fake "underground girls club" with the stolen money planted on him. At the club, a drunken Eikichi unwittingly spends the school's money.
Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong
28. Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong
December 10, 2003
From getting b?s?zoku gangs to vote for Tomoko to questionable marketing ploys, Eikichi does whatever he can to make sure that Tomoko will win the contest. However, a contemptuous rival competitor undermines his efforts.
Agent to the Stars
27. Agent to the Stars
December 9, 2003
Eikichi becomes Tomoko's manager and arranges a series of innocuous commercial shoots to increase her national profile. Her commercials attract the attention of a popular magazine who wants her entered into their beauty contest.
Onizuka Meets His Match
26. Onizuka Meets His Match
December 8, 2003
Eikichi learns that Nao, a former street racer, was using the school to help pay her brother's medical costs for an accident that she blames herself for. Eikichi challenges her to a game of no signals to teach her about self-worth.
Playing Doctor - GTO Style
25. Playing Doctor - GTO Style
December 5, 2003
An attractive school nurse, Nao Kadena, arrives at the school, much to the delight of Eikichi. However, she soon starts using her looks and the school to fund her money-making schemes.
Compromising Positions
24. Compromising Positions
December 4, 2003
Mr. Uchiyamada experiences a mid-life crisis, wondering if there is any meaning left to his life. His family has grown apart and now fears for the worst when his daughter Yoshiko takes a liking to Eikichi.
Superstition
23. Superstition
December 3, 2003
Eikichi receives a cursed chain letter, but he dismisses it as superstition. After a series of misfortunes, he begins to believe in the letter and does whatever he can to dispel the curse.
The Art of Demolition
22. The Art of Demolition
December 2, 2003
Azusa learns that her former school will be demolished. During the countdown, a former student of the school runs into the building to retrieve a precious heirloom. Eikichi pursues in order to rescue her before the school is destroyed.
Revolution Everywhere
21. Revolution Everywhere
December 1, 2003
Unable to cope with the pressures of teaching, Azusa runs away to her former school in Hakuba. Eikichi, Tomoko, Yoshito, and Kunio follow in order to convince her to return.
Love Lettters
20. Love Lettters
November 28, 2003
Kunio finds a love letter addressed to him, initially believing it is from Akane Fujita, a girl he likes. However, when Akane dumps him, Kunio realizes his true feelings for his platonic friend, Fuyumi Kujirakawa.
Private Investigations
19. Private Investigations
November 27, 2003
Urumi's teacher admits that she was the cause of Urumi's mistrust towards teachers. When Urumi was younger, she accidentally revealed the secret about Urumi's father. Eikichi decides that only a special lesson across an incomplete freeway will teach Urumi about life.
How to Dine and Dash
18. How to Dine and Dash
November 26, 2003
Blackmailed by Urumi for pushing her off a building, Eikichi subjects himself to her whims. After meeting her former elementary teacher, Urumi goes on a classroom terrorism spree.
Falling for the Great Onizuka
17. Falling for the Great Onizuka
November 25, 2003
Eikichi learns that Urumi went through a traumatic childhood experience and tries to help her cope with it using his own brand of teaching. His efforts unfortunately backfire when he accidentally pushes her off a building.
Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix
16. Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix
November 24, 2003
Eikichi relishes his newfound hero status until he meets Urumi Kanzaki, a mischievous girl who gets him arrested as a pervert. He is less than amused when he finds out that she is actually one of his students.
The Great Sacrifice
15. The Great Sacrifice
November 21, 2003
On the day of the test, Eikichi witnesses the abduction of a Diet member's daughter and pursues the kidnappers to an abandoned warehouse. During the ensuing brawl, Eikichi rescues the daughter, but is shot in the process. He manages to return to the school, but has to write the day-long test in one hour.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
14. Between a Rock and a Hard Place
November 20, 2003
Determined to prevent his dismissal, Azusa invites Eikichi to her place for one-on-one all-night study sessions. Meanwhile, believing that studying alone isn't enough to get the highest mark, Eikichi's students attempt to steal the test answers from the school.
Only the Best Will Do
13. Only the Best Will Do
November 19, 2003
Suguru enlists a parent lobby group to get Eikichi fired. To prove his worth, Eikichi must score the highest mark in a national scholastic achievement test. However, he soon learns that it is no easy task.
The Formula for Treachery
12. The Formula for Treachery
November 18, 2003
Suguru Teshigawara, the math teacher, has his heart set only on Azusa Fuyutsuki; however, Eikichi inadvertently incurs Suguru's wrath when he ruins Suguru's plans to win Azusa over.
To Be Idolized by a Nation
11. To Be Idolized by a Nation
November 17, 2003
At the talent beauty contest, Tomoko's clumsiness makes her a long shot to win, but discovers that being herself is her special talent. Despite losing, she gains newfound respect from her classmates.
Outside Looking In
10. Outside Looking In
November 14, 2003
Tomoko is depressed that Miyabi no longer wants her as a friend. Eikichi tries to cheer Tomoko up and enters her into a beauty contest to help her out with her self-esteem.
Onizuka and the Art of War
9. Onizuka and the Art of War
November 13, 2003
Eikichi goes head-to-head with the P.E. teacher Hajime Fukuroda. Meanwhile, Miyabi Aizawa enlists her friend Tomoko Nomura to frame Eikichi as an underwear thief. When she accidentally incriminates Mr. Fukuroda instead, Miyabi berates Tomoko for her stupidity.
Bungee Jumping Made Easy
8. Bungee Jumping Made Easy
November 12, 2003
When Kunio and his friends are confronted by local punks, they believe they are saved when Eikichi arrives. However, he refuses to help, believing their predicament will teach them about taking responsibility. Faced with a bungee jump, Kunio proves how far he will go to prevent his mother from dating Eikichi.
The Mother of All Crushes
7. The Mother of All Crushes
November 11, 2003
While preparing for parent-teacher meetings, Eikichi learns that one of his students, Kunio Murai, has a very young mother. He decides that "dates" are an excellent way to get to know the parents, much to Kunio's dismay.
Conspiracies All Around
6. Conspiracies All Around
November 10, 2003
Following Anko's "lesson", Eikichi must face the PTA for his actions. When it appears that Eikichi is fighting a losing battle, Yoshito and Noboru reveal Anko's true nature to the PTA.
An Eye for an Eye, a Butt for a Butt
5. An Eye for an Eye, a Butt for a Butt
November 7, 2003
Anko Uehara and her gang bullies Noboru for hanging out with Eikichi. After rescuing Noboru from suicide (again), Eikichi decides that revenge is the only way to teach Anko a lesson.
The Secret Life of Onizuka
4. The Secret Life of Onizuka
November 6, 2003
Eikichi learns first-hand what tricks his homeroom students are capable of. Yoshito Kikuchi, a computer expert, releases fake images of Eikichi engaged in BDSM and homosexual acts. Instead of getting mad, Eikichi asks Yoshito if he can create nude celebrity pictures for him
Late Night Roof Diving
3. Late Night Roof Diving
November 5, 2003
The new school year gets off to a rocky start for Eikichi. He has to teach middle school instead of high school students, live in a storage area at school, and rescue a student, Noboru Yoshikawa, from suicide.
Enter Uchiyamada!
2. Enter Uchiyamada!
November 4, 2003
Eikichi applies at Holy Forest Academy, and conflicts with the school's vice principal, Hiroshi Uchiyamada. Disgusted by his condescending attitude, he leaves knowing that they never would have hired him anyway. However, the school's chairwoman Ryoko Sakurai, impressed by his character, decides to offer him a job.
The Legend Begins (double length episode)
1. The Legend Begins (double length episode)
November 3, 2003
Eikichi Onizuka begins his career as a teacher-in-training expecting that he will get a class of attractive, nubile high school girls. When he is assigned the problem "O class", a group of delinquents and blackmailers, only his tough love is able to win them over.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 3, 2003
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (11,071)