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Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B: Kinpachi Sensei 1997

23 episodes Premiered Oct 12, 1995 Updated Nov 12, 2026

Kinpachi Sensei stars popular actor Takeda Tetsuya as an inspirational teacher put in charge of an unruly class of ninth graders. This series reveals a rarely seen side of Japan's educational system. As a legendary television series and cultural asset, Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B is famous for putting many social issues on the front burner of the public consciousness over its long run, as filtered through the emotionall

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Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Kinpachi Sakamoto is a devoted schoolteacher who takes charge of a third-year junior high school class.
  • ⚡ The series focuses on the emotionally volatile lives of third-year middle school students in Japan.
  • ⚡ The narrative addresses various social issues relevant to the public consciousness.
  • ⚡ Tetsuya Takeda stars as the inspirational teacher Kinpachi Sensei.
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Season overview

Kinpachi Sensei stars popular actor Takeda Tetsuya as an inspirational teacher put in charge of an unruly class of ninth graders. This series reveals a rarely seen side of Japan's educational system. As a legendary television series and cultural asset, Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B is famous for putting many social issues on the front burner of the public consciousness over its long run, as filtered through the emotionally volatile lives of third-year middle school students. The heartfelt relations between a devoted schoolteacher and his students form the core of the narrative, highlighting the challenges and realities faced within the educational system.

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S4·E2 Core

Episode 2

Oct 19, 1995 · 46 min

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Episode 3

Oct 26, 1995 · 47 min

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Episode 4

Nov 2, 1995 · 46 min

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Episode 5

Nov 9, 1995 · 46 min

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Episode 6

Nov 16, 1995 · 46 min

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Episode 7

Nov 23, 1995 · 47 min

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Episode 8

Nov 30, 1995 · 46 min

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Episode 9

Dec 7, 1995 · 46 min

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