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Great Teacher Onizuka
Synopsis: Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former biker gang leader, seeks to become the best teacher in Japan, not out of vocation, but out of the hope of one day having a young, passionate wife by his side. When he gets a job teaching the troubled 3-4 class at the prestigious Holy Forest High School, he comes up against a group of students who challenge the authority of all the teachers, using bullying strategies to expel them. However, Onizuka is anything but conventional: with his irreverent manner and unorthodox tactics, he sets out to tackle his students' traumas and dilemmas, from bullying to serious emotional problems, bringing about a real transformation in the classroom. Throughout their journey, the class begins to discover that learning can be much more fun and meaningful with the eccentric Great Teacher Onizuka.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Great Teacher Onizuka
- Anime Name in Japanese: グレート・ティーチャー・オニヅカ
- Anime Name in English: Great Teacher Onizuka
- Other names: GTO, GTO - The Animation
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Fuji TV
- Licensors: Discotek Media, Tokyopop
- Studios: Pierrot
Anime Information
- Type: 25 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 43
- Date: Jun 30, 1999 a Sep 17, 2000
- Genres: Comedy, drama
- Subjects: Delinquents, School, Workplace
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.69
- Popularity: 847,702
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Great Teacher Onizuka" was created by Tohru Fujisawa and was originally published as a manga between 1997 and 2002.
- The protagonist, Eikichi Onizuka, is a former gang leader who decides to become a teacher to initially find student girlfriends, but ends up genuinely dedicating himself to helping his students.
- The series tackles social and educational issues, showing unconventional teaching methods and issues faced by teenagers.
- The anime was adapted from the manga and aired between 1999 and 2000, with a total of 43 episodes.
- "Great Teacher Onizuka" was also adapted into a live-action television series and movie in Japan, and was very popular and well received.
- Onizuka's character is often praised for his endearing personality and unique teaching methods, mixing strength and compassion.
- The anime's opening theme song, "Driver's High" by the band L'Arc~en~Ciel, is one of the most memorable songs associated with the series.
- Tohru Fujisawa won the Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category in 1998 for "Great Teacher Onizuka".
Main Characters
- Onizuka Eikichi: Ex-delinquent who becomes a dedicated teacher to help his students.
- Kanzaki Urumi: Gifted student with a complex personality.
- Uchiyamada Hiroshi: Vice-principal who frequently conflicts with Onizuka.
- Kikuchi Yoshito: Smart student interested in technology.
- Nomura Tomoko
- Fuyutsuki Azusa: Kind teacher and colleague of Onizuka.
- Yoshikawa Noboru: Shy student who suffers bullying at school.
- Murai Kunio: Rebel student who initially distrusted Onizuka.
- Aizawa Miyabi: A student who leads the opposition against Onizuka.
- Danma Ryuuji
Summary and events
- Eikichi Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang leader, decides to become the best high school teacher in Japan, motivated by his aspiration to find a young wife in the future.
- When he gets a job as a teacher at the Holy Forest Academy, he faces challenges right from the start, especially after an incident with the vice-principal.
- Class 3-4, famous for psychologically breaking its teachers, tests Onizuka with psychological warfare tactics.
- Onizuka adopts unconventional methods to solve serious problems faced by his students, such as bullying and suicidal tendencies.
- With his eccentric charm and fun-loving nature, Onizuka begins to gain the trust and respect of the students, improving the school environment.
- He challenges traditional educational norms, proving that a unique and empathetic approach can change lives.
- Over time, Class 3-4 discovers that learning can be a pleasurable and transformative experience.
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Meaning of Great Teacher Onizuka
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グレート・ティーチャー・オニヅカ
- グレート - Great
- ティーチャー - Teacher
- オニヅカ - Onizuka (proper name)
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