GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka 1998
What is GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka?
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka is a Japanese television series that premiered in 1998 and is classified as a comedy‑drama. The show is an adaptation of the manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, created by Tooru Fujisawa.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 7, 1998
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 1998
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV, Kansai TV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka is a Japanese television series that premiered in 1998 and is classified as a comedy‑drama. The show is an adaptation of the manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, created by Tooru Fujisawa. The narrative follows Eikichi Onizuka, a former gang leader who takes a position as a high‑school teacher. Assigned to a class whose students regularly harass
Should you watch it?
“A reformed gang leader takes on the challenge of teaching unruly students.”
- Unique premise with a former gang leader as teacher
- Focus on character development and redemption
- Balances serious themes with humor
- Some情节may feel exaggerated
- Occasional pacing issues
You enjoy character-driven dramas about personal growth and second chances.
Contains mature themes and situations involving troubled青少年but maintains an ultimately positive message.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 First, I'm a Teacher Jul 7, 1998
- E2 The Pervert Teacher and the Madonna Teacher Jul 14, 1998
- E3 It's the Problem Teacher Jul 21, 1998
- E4 Idol Making Money Jul 28, 1998
- E5 It's the Teacher Stalker Aug 4, 1998
- E6 The Dangerous Teacher Who Puts Out His Hand to a Student's Mother Aug 11, 1998
- E7 The Teacher Who Does Compensated Dating Aug 18, 1998
- E8 The Teacher Who Was Fired in the Opening Ceremony of the Second Semester Aug 25, 1998
- E9 The Teacher Who Has Students Withdraw from School by Force Sep 1, 1998
- E10 The Teacher Who Gets Excited Over Staying at Fuyutsuki's Room Sep 8, 1998
- E11 The Violent Teacher Who Was Scolded by a Beautiful Nurse Sep 15, 1998
- E12 I'm a Great Teacher Sep 22, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it's adapted from a popular manga series by Tooru Fujisawa.
What age group is this suitable for?
Primarily aimed at teenagers and adults due to mature themes.
Does the main character actually help the students?
Yes, Onizuka works to guide troubled students toward better paths.
Are there any romantic subplots?
The series focuses mainly on teacher-student relationships and personal development.
Is it more comedy or drama?
It blends both comedy and drama elements throughout the series.