Gokusen

Gokusen

ENDED3 Seasons33 Episodes7.9
NetworkNippon TV
First AiredApr 17, 2002
Last AiredJun 28, 2008
Runtime45 min
Created ByKozueko Morimoto

Newly graduate Yamaguchi Kumiko an idealistic teacher who entered Shirokin High to be a math teacher. Having high hopes for her students, her world turned up side down when she finds out that she'll be teaching the class 3-D the hardest class to take care of. Class 3-D is a bunch of students who looks more like delinquents and trouble makers. The students show no respect to teachers nor a little kindness. Each and every student doesn't like teacher for almost everyone has no good memories of them. The leader of the class is Sawada Shin. He is well respected for there are rumors that he beat a teacher to death. The students try there hardest to bully and make fun of her so she'll quit but all there efforts went to waste because Yamaguchi ain't an ordinary Teacher. Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heir to Oedo group, a yakuza clan. Even though everyone in there clan wants her to the next leader, she made up her mind and so everyone accepted it.

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Cast

Yukie Nakama
Yukie Nakama
Kumiko Yamaguchi
Katsuhisa Namase
Katsuhisa Namase
Goro Sawatari
Haruma Miura
Haruma Miura
Ren Kazama
Yuya Takaki
Yuya Takaki
Yamato Ogata
Kenji Anan
Kenji Anan
Hiro Wakamatsu
Junta Nakama
Junta Nakama
Rikiya Ichimura
Shohei Miura
Shohei Miura
Shunsuke Kamiya
Ken Kaneko
Ken Kaneko
Tetsu Asakura
Ken Utsui
Ken Utsui
Ryuichiro Kuroda
S
Shinji Uchiyama
Minoru Tatsukawa
H
Hiroshi Ryogoku
Hiroshi Ryogoku
Mikihisa Azuma
Mikihisa Azuma
Seiga Baba

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 33 episodes

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Her ex-boss, Goro Sawatari (Katsuhisa Namase) now works at Akado Gakuen High School as a vice principal. Although the head director of the school board Rroko Akagi (Kyoko Eba) specifically orders him to handle the problematic class, 3-D, it was way too much for him. Sawatari then tried to reach Yankumi and went far away to a southern island to find Yankumi, and convince her to work for Akado Gakuen High School. Yankumi accepted the offer , only to find out that she'll teaching bunch of mean students. Not only that, there are two group fighting over "who'll rule Akodou" thing. Will Yankumi’s strong belief in students and teaching work this time?
That Yankumi has returned. Finally, the revival of the legendary school drama!!
E1That Yankumi has returned. Finally, the revival of the legendary school drama!!
Apr 19, 200845m
Three years after her resignation from Kurogin Academy, Yankumi returns as the new homeroom teacher of Akadou Academy's 3-D! Upon her arrival, she discovers that the class is full of delinquents, and is divided into two opposing groups that are always at each other's throats. One of the students, Kazama Ren, is suspected to be behind a series of muggings, and while the rest of the class doesn’t seem to care about his predicament, Yankumi resolves to prove Kazama's innocence.
From now on, you guys are my friends!!
E2From now on, you guys are my friends!!
Apr 26, 200845m
Determined to teach class 3-D the true meaning of comradeship, Yankumi seeks out different ways to relate and get closer to the students, yet all her efforts seem to be thwarted. Meanwhile, the two heads of said groups, Ogata Yamato and Kazama Ren, decide to have a one-on-one fight to finally determine who's the better boss, but when this turns out futile, they find themselves settling their differences in the most unusual of means.
Start over anytime!!
E3Start over anytime!!
May 3, 200845m
The Spring Inter-Class Competition is nearing, and now that Ogata's and Kazama's sides have already made peace, Yankumi is more fired-up to have the whole class join and conquer the rugby match. Ichimura "Ichi" Rikiya, Yankumi's student, meets an old classmate from junior high, Takasugi, who seems to be a quiet, studious boy, but actually has a dangerous side to him.
A sister and brother's bond of tears
E4A sister and brother's bond of tears
May 10, 200845m
Yankumi, the teachers and class 3-D meet Kaoruko, Kazama's older sister. She visits Akadou Academy, and chastises Kazama upon finding out that he has a part-time job, which is prohibited in school. Amidst the "Springtime Eliminate Delinquency Campaign" organized by Sawatari, Kazama faces the possibility of expulsion for deliberately hitting a police officer, causing him to have a falling out with his sister.
Don't think you can make it through life alone
E5Don't think you can make it through life alone
May 17, 200845m
Yankumi talks to her students’ parents about their future during PTC, one of them being Honjo Kengo's dad, a tofu store owner. When he collapses from over-fatigue, class 3-D fears that Honjo will have to drop out, so they decide to raise money to help him out by trying out different jobs. Honjo, on the other hand, encounters an old senpai of his, Narita, who lends him the money he needs – but with serious consequences.
First love... Protect the one dearest to you
E6First love... Protect the one dearest to you
May 24, 200845m
Class 3-D is planning a hook-up party with some girls from the neighboring schools, but Kuraki "Kura" Satoru is indifferent... for he is actually in love with Saki, a sickly girl he met a week prior. Wanting to take a break from the confines of the hospital, she calls Kuraki, and the two go out to have fun, until Saki's disease kicks in. This enrages her parents, and they file a complaint to Sawatari, prohibiting Kuraki from ever seeing Saki again. Unable to bear her student's misery, Yankumi steps in to help.
Don't make excuses for yourself!!
E7Don't make excuses for yourself!!
May 31, 200845m
It's time for Akadou Academy's annual festival, and Yankumi encourages class 3-D to participate. At first, everyone is uncaring, but the promise of girls visiting the school during the event ignites their enthusiasm, and they agree to form a coffee shop named "Hottie Café". Trouble arises, however, when Ogata, Kazama and the others unwittingly piss off Goda Ryuuji, an Akadou alumnus with a notorious reputation, who retaliates by vandalizing the school the night before the festival.
Become stronger!! The birth of a new life
E8Become stronger!! The birth of a new life
Jun 7, 200845m
Ami, Kuma's wife, is approaching her due date. While an excited Yankumi prepares for the baby's birth, one of her students, Kamiya Shunsuke, finds himself frustrated when he gets beaten up by an Ara High bully in front of his girlfriend. Subsequent events with his mother and Kuma take a toll on his temper, and Yankumi races to rescue Kamiya when he picks another fight with a bunch of punks, as well as teach him an important lesson about strength.
Our friends are a lifelong treasure!!
E9Our friends are a lifelong treasure!!
Jun 14, 200845m
Class 3-D is awarded for catching a thief during a secret night visit to school, yet their celebration is short-lived when they get into a scuffle with a few classmates who gets themselves involved with a bad crowd. With only a few months left before graduation, Yankumi strives to reunite everyone and restore 3-D's friendship.
Obtain happiness by your own hands!!
E10Obtain happiness by your own hands!!
Jun 21, 200845m
Curious about why Yankumi is so strong despite her looks, Ogata and Kazama's group decides to follow her home, and gets the shock of their lives when they discover who she really is. The cheery atmosphere in their family greatly contrasts Ogata's – his father, a strict teacher from the elite Kaitoku School, is very disappointed with Ogata's status as an Akadou delinquent, and blames his irresponsibility for his parent's divorce!
Yankumi's last tearful cry... Cherish life!!
E11Yankumi's last tearful cry... Cherish life!!
Jun 28, 200845m
It's almost time for the finals, and class 3-D is determined not to fail in order to have a great summer break. Apart from that, they also have to avoid expulsion by not getting into any more trouble, but that appears unlikely when Goda is on the loose again. Swearing vengeance, he raids Akadou Academy and gravely injures Kazama, leading to immense chaos that seems impossible to stop, even for Yankumi herself.

About Gokusen

Gokusen is a drama, comedy series on Nippon TV. The show first aired on Apr 17, 2002 and currently has 3 seasons and 33 episodes. Gokusen has ended after 3 seasons. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 45 votes. The cast includes Yukie Nakama, Katsuhisa Namase, Haruma Miura, Yuya Takaki, Kenji Anan. Created by Kozueko Morimoto.

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