Gokusen 2002
What is Gokusen?
Gokusen is a Japanese television drama series based on the manga created by Kozueko Morimoto. The series follows the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, an idealistic new graduate who begins her career as a math teacher at Shirokin High.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 17, 2002
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2008
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Gokusen is a Japanese television drama series based on the manga created by Kozueko Morimoto. The series follows the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, an idealistic new graduate who begins her career as a math teacher at Shirokin High. Her professional life becomes complicated when she is assigned to teach class 3-D, a group of students known for being delinquents and troublemakers. These students show little respect for their instructors, as many harbor negative memories of their past teachers. The class is led by a student named Sawada Shin, who is well respected among his peers. Beyond her role as an educator, Kumiko Yamaguchi is a fourth-generation member of a crime syndicate. The television drama, which stars Yukie Nakama in the title role, was broadcast on Nippon TV from 2002 to 2008. The franchise also includes a 13-episode anime series produced by Madhouse that aired in 2004, as well as a theatrical film adaptation that premiered in 2009.
Should you watch it?
“An idealistic new teacher struggles to manage a classroom of defiant, delinquent students at Shirokin High.”
- engaging character development
- humorous classroom dynamics
- contains depictions of school delinquency
Watch it if you enjoy stories about unconventional teachers mentoring troubled youth.
The series features themes of school delinquency and conflict between students and faculty.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A zealous teacher goes on a rampage Apr 17, 2002
- E2 Don't abandon your friend Apr 24, 2002
- E3 Don't judge only by appearance May 1, 2002
- E4 If you fail, start over May 8, 2002
- E5 To fight is different from violence May 15, 2002
- E6 Don't let bullying get to you May 22, 2002
- E7 Believe in your own child May 29, 2002
- E8 Aren't you his mother Jun 5, 2002
- E9 Don't blame others for your own mistakes Jun 12, 2002
- E10 I'll believe my own students Jun 19, 2002
- E11 No one is alone Jun 26, 2002
- E12 Goodbye, Yankumi Jul 3, 2002
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Highschool is a once in a lifetime experience, do not waste it! ...That zealous teacher has returned! Jan 15, 2005
- E2 A person's power is not decided by his physical strength, there's a much more important thing within. Jan 22, 2005
- E3 You guys are my one-and-only students!! How can I desert you? Jan 29, 2005
- E4 Don't compare your life with someone else's Feb 5, 2005
- E5 What's important is the strength of your heart Feb 12, 2005
- E6 Think more about your parents' feelings Feb 19, 2005
- E7 Think seriously about your life Feb 26, 2005
- E8 I will always be your teacher Mar 5, 2005
- E9 Father and son's bond of tears Mar 12, 2005
- E10 Be proud to graduate!! Yankumi and Class 3-D, tearful goodbye Mar 19, 2005
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 That Yankumi has returned. Finally, the revival of the legendary school drama!! Apr 19, 2008
- E2 From now on, you guys are my friends!! Apr 26, 2008
- E3 Start over anytime!! May 3, 2008
- E4 A sister and brother's bond of tears May 10, 2008
- E5 Don't think you can make it through life alone May 17, 2008
- E6 First love... Protect the one dearest to you May 24, 2008
- E7 Don't make excuses for yourself!! May 31, 2008
- E8 Become stronger!! The birth of a new life Jun 7, 2008
- E9 Our friends are a lifelong treasure!! Jun 14, 2008
- E10 Obtain happiness by your own hands!! Jun 21, 2008
- E11 Yankumi's last tearful cry... Cherish life!! Jun 28, 2008
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Kumiko Yamaguchi, also known as Yankumi.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows an idealistic teacher who is assigned to teach a class of notorious delinquents.
How many seasons were produced?
The television drama aired for three seasons between 2002 and 2008.
Is there an anime version?
Yes, a 13-episode anime adaptation produced by Madhouse was broadcast in 2004.
Was there a film adaptation?
Yes, a theatrical film based on the series was released in 2009.