Great Teacher Onizuka 1999
What is Great Teacher Onizuka?
The television series Great Teacher Onizuka is a Japanese production that premiered in 1999. It is based on a manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa, which was originally serialized in Kodansha's shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Magazine.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 30, 1999
- Last aired
- Sep 17, 2000
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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The television series Great Teacher Onizuka is a Japanese production that premiered in 1999. It is based on a manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa, which was originally serialized in Kodansha's shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Magazine. The series follows the story of a former gang member who wants to become Japan's best teacher. When he is hired to supervise a class of hopeless cases, it is his chance to prove himself. The main character is a 22-year-old ex-gangster member and a virgin, with one ambition that no one ever expected from him, which is to become the greatest high school teacher ever. The series has been made available to audiences through various platforms, including online databases and communities, where users can find more information about the show. The manga series was collected in 25 tankobon volumes and has been widely discussed online.
Should you watch it?
“A former gang member strives to become the best teacher while managing a class of difficult students.”
- engaging character development
- unique educational approach
- features intense classroom conflicts
Watch it if you enjoy stories about unconventional mentors transforming troubled students.
The series contains depictions of school-related conflict and mature themes suitable for older audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 43 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 GTO – The Legend Begins Jun 30, 1999
- E2 Enter Uchiyamada! Jul 7, 1999
- E3 Late Night Roof Diving Jul 21, 1999
- E4 The Secret Life of Onizuka Aug 11, 1999
- E5 An Eye for an Eye, a Butt for a Butt Aug 18, 1999
- E6 Conspiracies All Around Aug 25, 1999
- E7 The Mother of All Crushes Sep 1, 1999
- E8 Bungee Jumping Made Easy Sep 8, 1999
- E9 Onizuka and the Art of War Sep 22, 1999
- E10 Outside Looking In Sep 22, 1999
- E11 To Be Idolized by a Nation Oct 17, 1999
- E12 The Formula for Treachery Oct 31, 1999
- E13 Only the Best Will Do Nov 21, 1999
- E14 Between a Rock and a Hard Place Dec 5, 1999
- E15 The Great Sacrifice Dec 12, 1999
- E16 Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix Dec 19, 1999
- E17 Falling for the Great Onizuka Jan 16, 2000
- E18 How to Dine and Dash Jan 23, 2000
- E19 Private Investigations Jan 30, 2000
- E20 Love Lettters Feb 6, 2000
- E21 Revolution Everywhere Feb 13, 2000
- E22 The Art of Demolition Feb 20, 2000
- E23 Superstition Feb 27, 2000
- E24 Compromising Positions Mar 5, 2000
- E25 Playing Doctor - GTO Style Mar 12, 2000
- E26 Onizuka Meets His Match Mar 19, 2000
- E27 Agent to the Stars Apr 2, 2000
- E28 Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong Apr 16, 2000
- E29 Studies in High Finance Apr 23, 2000
- E30 Money Talks, GTO Walks Apr 30, 2000
- E31 Destination: Okinawa May 7, 2000
- E32 The Law of Probability May 14, 2000
- E33 Search and Rescue May 27, 2000
- E34 Good Cop / Bad Cop Jun 4, 2000
- E35 Wedding Bell Blues Jun 11, 2000
- E36 Self-Improvement Jun 18, 2000
- E37 Living Together Jul 16, 2000
- E38 Great Treasure Onizuka Jul 30, 2000
- E39 Alone in the Dark Aug 13, 2000
- E40 Matters of the Heart Aug 20, 2000
- E41 Confessions Aug 27, 2000
- E42 Old Wounds Revisited Sep 10, 2000
- E43 Onizuka's Final Battle Sep 17, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A former gang member attempts to become a teacher to prove his worth by managing a difficult class.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a former gang member pursuing a career in education.
What kind of students does he teach?
He is hired to supervise a class described as hopeless cases.
Is the show a comedy?
The series features comedic elements alongside its dramatic focus on teaching.
What is the goal of the teacher?
His goal is to become the best teacher in Japan.