GTO 2012
What is GTO?
GTO is a television series that premiered in 2012. The show is based on the manga series written by Toru Fujisawa and follows the life of Eikichi Onizuka, a former legendary bike gang member.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 3, 2012
- Last aired
- Sep 16, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
GTO is a television series that premiered in 2012. The show is based on the manga series written by Toru Fujisawa and follows the life of Eikichi Onizuka, a former legendary bike gang member. Initially visiting Meishu Academy to work as a part-time gardener through his friend Ryuji Danma, Onizuka eventually transitions into a teaching role. After he intervenes to help a student named Noboru Yoshikawa who is being bullied by classmates including Kyoko Uehara, the school principal Yoshiko Sakurai decides to hire him. This decision is made despite opposition from the vice principal, Hiroshi Uchiyamada. As a teacher, Onizuka is tasked with managing a class of delinquents, a role he initially sought for the purpose of meeting high school girls. He employs an unprecedented and visceral approach to solving the various problems faced by his students. The series explores his unconventional methods as he navigates the challenges of the school environment and attempts to become a teacher.
Should you watch it?
“A former gang member becomes a teacher to protect students from school bullying.”
- unique protagonist
- fast-paced conflict resolution
- content involves bullying
Watch it if you enjoy stories about unconventional mentors challenging traditional authority.
The series depicts school bullying and intense interpersonal conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The birth of an amazing teacher! The students are my friends Jul 3, 2012
- E2 The start of class 2-4’s home-room teacher removal! Onizuka VS the dangerous truant girl Jul 10, 2012
- E3 The trap behind the extreme relationship! Onizuka yells out what real love is! Jul 17, 2012
- E4 The clumsy girl receives a passionate lecture from Onizuka! Don’t give up on your dreams Jul 24, 2012
- E5 The most shocking story ever in GTO! Onizuka is infuriated! Saving him from his abusive parents! Jul 31, 2012
- E6 An outburst at Onizuka’s summer camp! Female students VS the novice female teacher Aug 7, 2012
- E7 Onizuka puts his life on the line! Save the genius girl with an IQ of 200! Aug 14, 2012
- E8 The mystery of the home-room teacher removal is finally...Will Onizuka give up on the out of control girl!? Aug 21, 2012
- E9 The final lesson...finding out the truth behind the home-room teacher removal. We'll save her! Together!! Aug 28, 2012
- E10 Conspiracy of the new principal...Protect the school and the students! Sep 4, 2012
- E11 Farewell, Onizuka...every single student in tears! The final great lesson! Sep 11, 2012
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 New Stage, Onizuka Eikichi's Old School! Great Lesson to Problematic Child! The Cosmetic Surgery has Always been the Regret of the High School Girl's Mother Jul 8, 2014
- E2 Crisis of the Collapse of the Family... Save the Innocent Boy The Outcome of Onizuka's Screaming Marathon Tears Jul 15, 2014
- E3 Save the Student from Stalker! Onizuka Explodes After Murder Notice Jul 22, 2014
- E4 He's Other People's Father... Is Blood Ties Important? Onizuka Conveys the Ties of Parent and Child Jul 29, 2014
- E5 Bullying in Class 2-A Discovered! Onizuka into Decisive Action to Eradicate Bullying! Save the Brave Girl, Protect Your Friends! Aug 5, 2014
- E6 Onizuka's Summer Vacation Lesson! Dream Unfulfilled!? Poor Girl's Aim to be a Singer Opposed by Mother Aug 12, 2014
- E7 High School Girl Pregnant... Violent Incident of Honor Student! Onizuka in Big Range! Aug 19, 2014
- E8 Onizuka's Lesson to the Basketball Club Ace whose Dream has been Cut Off... Start Over Your Life! Aug 26, 2014
- E9 Love Forbiddened between Truant Girl and Teacher? Crisis of the Collapse of Class due to Dangerous Revenge... Onizuka Desperate Rescue Drama! Sep 2, 2014
- E10 Final chapter rush! The Onizuka 10 years ago tragedy? Defend the chain ... student of revenge Sep 9, 2014
- E11 Series complete! Lesson of life that tears of pregnancy high school students ... Onizuka wants to convey most Sep 16, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Onizuka Eikichi, a former legendary bike gang member.
How does Onizuka become a teacher?
School president Sakurai Yoshiko hires him after witnessing his unique approach to solving student problems.
What is the setting?
The story takes place at Meishu Academy.
Who is Yoshikawa Noboru?
He is a student in Fuyutsuki Azusa's class who is being bullied by classmates.
Who opposes Onizuka's hiring?
Vice principal Uchiyamada Hiroshi resists the decision to make Onizuka a teacher.