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[[File:Great Teacher Onizuka.jpg|thumb|360px|Sorimachi Takashi as Eikichi Onizuka]]
  
 
==Details==
 
==Details==
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*'''Episodes:''' 12 episodes, 1 special, 1 movie
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*'''Title:''' グレート ティーチャー オニヅカ
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*'''Title (English):''' Great Teacher Onizuka
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*'''Also known as:''' GTO (ジーティーオー)
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*'''Genre:''' School, human drama
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*'''Viewership rating:''' 28.4%
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 1998-07-07 to 1998-09-22
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*'''Related TV Shows:''' [[Great Teacher Onizuka 2012]]
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==Renzoku==
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*'''Episodes:''' 12
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*'''Viewership ratings:''' Avg: 28.5%, high: 35.7% (Kanto)
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 1998-Jul-07 to 1998-Sep-22
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*'''Air time:''' [[Kayou 10 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday 22:00]]
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*'''Theme song:''' ''Poison'' by [[Sorimachi Takashi]]
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===Synopsis===
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The drama series is based on the [[Wikipedia:Manga|manga]] and [[Wikipedia:Anime|anime]] of the same name, both created by [[Wikipedia:Tohru Fujisawa|Fujisawa Tohru]]. The story is a sequel of lesser known series ''[[Wikipedia:Shonan Junai Gumi|Shounan Jun'ai-gumi]]'' (Shounan Love Gang) where Onizuka Eikichi's rogue high school days are depicted.
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[[Sorimachi Takashi]] plays Onizuka Eikichi, a graduate of a third-rate University and the leader of a motorcycle gang, whose lifelong dream is to become a teacher. After being hired by a seemingly eccentric director, Onizuka begins his unconventional way of teaching a hopeless group of troublemakers. Although he meets much opposition from the students and teachers themselves, his passion for teaching, and more importantly, his students, eventually convinces everyone that Onizuka truly has the makings of a great teacher.
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===User/Viewer Ratings===
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==Cast & Credits==
 
 
===Cast===
 
===Cast===
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:[[Sorimachi Takashi]] as Onizuka Eikichi
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:[[Matsushima Nanako]] as Fuyutsuki Azusa
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*[[Sorimachi Takashi]] as Onizuka Eikichi
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:[[Kubozuka Yosuke]] as Kikuchi Yoshito
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*[[Matsushima Nanako]] as Fuyutsuki Azusa
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:[[Ikeuchi Hiroyuki]] as Murai Kunio
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*[[Kubozuka Yosuke]] as Kikuchi Yoshito
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:[[Nakamura Aimi]] as Aizawa Miyabi
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*[[Nakamura Aimi]] as Aizawa Miyabi
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:[[Kirari]] as Mizuki Nanako
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*[[Kirari]] as Mizuki Nanako
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*[[Ikeuchi Hiroyuki]] as Murai Kunio
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*[[Yamazaki Yuta]] as Watanabe Masaru
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*[[Tokuyama Hidenori]] as Yoda Kenji
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*[[Kuroda Miki]] as Nomura Tomoko
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*[[Oguri Shun]] as Yoshikawa Noboru
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*[[Shirakawa Minami]] as Oshima Chikako
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*[[Hayashi Tomoka]] as Tsukushima Erika
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*[[Nakao Akira]] as Uchiyamada Hiroshi
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*[[Kondo Yoshimasa]] as Nakamata Kouji
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*[[Enjoji Aya]] as Kotani Hiroko
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*[[Numata Baku]] as Fujitomi Makoto
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*[[Kobayashi Masahiro]] as Hakamada Hajime
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*[[Ida Kunihiko]] as Teshigawara Yuu
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*[[Fujiki Naohito]] as Saejima Ryuji
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*[[Mabuchi Erika]] as Uchiyamada Yoshiko
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*[[Tateishi Ryoko]] as Uchiyamada Ryoko
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*[[Murakami Rikako]] as Murai Tsubasa
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*[[Tajima Reiko]] as Aizawa Reiko
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*[[Kimura Tae]] as Miyuki
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*[[Harada Atsushi]] as Todo Shinichi
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*[[Sasai Eisuke]] as Todo Shinjin
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*[[Takahashi Katsumi]] (ep7)
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*[[Tamaki Hiroshi]] as Hamaki (ep10)
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*[[Esumi Makiko]] as a nurse (ep11)
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*[[Sakagami Kazuko]] as nurse (ep11)
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===Production Credits===
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*'''Original writing:''' [[Wikipedia:Tohru Fujisawa|Fujisawa Tohru]] ''[[Wikipedia:Shonan Junai Gumi|Shounan Jun'ai-gumi]]'' (manga)
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*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Yukawa Kazuhiko]]
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*'''Director:''' [[Suzuki Masayuki (director)|Suzuki Masayuki]]
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*'''Music:''' [[Hattori Takayuki]]
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===Episode Information===
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{|class="wikitable"
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|-
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!|Episode
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!|Date
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!|Ratings
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|1
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|1998-Jul-07
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|26.6%
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|2
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|1998-Jul-14
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|25.5%
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|-
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|3
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|1998-Jul-21
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|27.5%
  
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==Synopsis==
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Sorimachi Takashi plays Eikichi Onizuka, a graduate of a third-rate University and the leader of a motorcycle gang, whose lifelong dream is to become a teacher. After being hired by a seemingly eccentric principal, Onizuka begins his unconventional way of teaching a hopeless group of troublemakers. Although he meets much opposition from the students and teachers themselves, his warmth and passion for teaching eventually convinces everyone that Onizuka truly has the makings of a Great Teacher.
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|1998-Jul-28
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|24.5%
  
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==Review by Iceberri==
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Perhaps one of the most inspirational dramas I've ever seen, Great Teacher Onizuka is truly a classic that few will ever forget. Although Onizuka's methods of teaching are certainly not conventional and rather extreme, he conveys his true and genuine passion for "teaching," which touches even the most stone-cold of viewers. Sorimachi Takashi's acting was excellent throughout the series - there was hardly a moment when I was not enraptured by his charming personality and goofy grins.
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|5
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|1998-Aug-04
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|25.4%
  
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Besides Sorimachi who, with little exaggeration, stole the show, the supporting cast also provided an excellent backdrop and played convincing parts. In particular, I liked Kubozuka Yousuke's and Nanako Matsushima's - one as an intelligent and witty student, the latter as a righteous teacher who, after misjudging the rough appearance of Onizuka, begins to fall for him.
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|1998-Aug-11
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|26.3%
  
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Because Great Teacher Onizuka is based off an anime/manga, there are certain aspects of the drama that reflects its origins. Certainly, Onizuka's exaggerated facial expressions and poses are characteristics of any anime, which makes GTO a great transition series from anime to drama. As I've observed, many anime watchers converted to drama because of the live-action, including myself! Frankly, I have not looked back on anime since.
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|1998-Aug-18
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|26.3%
  
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As for the musical soundtrack, even after months having gone by without listening to it, I still remember that Poison, sung by Sorimachi Takashi (the opening song), is incredible, as well as Fuyutsuki Azusa's ballad. There are several version of Poison, but my favorite is the piano version.
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|1998-Aug-25
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|29.9%
  
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There were only a few very minimal complaints I had about this live-action, as I loved nearly every aspect of it. The series was a bit too episodic, where in each episode, the viewer could expect to see yet another student who Onizuka wins over. The plot never really thickens until the last few episodes, where it truly picks up and ends with a grand flourish, which was satisfying. Even with the typical episodic plot though, I enjoyed every episode watching Sorimachi use his peculiar methods and observing the eventual acceptance and respect he garners from his students and fellow teachers. I love this series, and remains one of my favorite Japanese doramas to date.<br>
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'''Rating:''' Life-Altering (5/5)
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|9
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|1998-Sep-01
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|29.6%
  
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==Review by geoffropuff==
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|1998-Sep-08
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|30.3%
  
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geoffropuff says: Life-altering
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|11
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|1998-Sep-15
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|32.4%
  
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I would have to agree with ice on this one. This drama is one memorable ride. Takashi Sorimachi's character, Onizuka, absolutely captures the hearts of viewers with his effective, yet unconventional, style of teaching. There were so many times I found myself cracking up to the point where my roommates thought i was having some kind of seizure or something. He does a fantastic job at exaggerating his facial features, so as similar to the manga and the anime.
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|12 END
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|1998-Sep-22
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|35.7%
  
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The other characters did a good job of supporting the character of Onizuka. While his character is good enough to carry a show on its own, it's nice to see that the other characters were much better than forgettable. In particular, I liked the characters of Fuyutsuki, Tomoko, and Murai. Fuyutsuki was the teacher who, while she looked pretty and nice, actually had a "second face". Tomoko was a student who wasn't particularly good at anything, but was a really good friend. Murai was a student with internal conflicts regarding his father and authority figures, but really wanted to trust Onizuka.
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Source: [https://www.videor.co.jp/ Video Research Ltd.]
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{{SeasonRing|Fuji TV|[[Kayou 10 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday 22:00]]|Previous|[[Don't Worry]]|Next|[[Sommelier]]}}
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==Special==
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*'''Format:''' Tanpatsu
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*'''Episodes:''' 1
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*'''Viewership ratings:''' 27.4% (Kanto)
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*'''Broadcast date:''' 1999-Jun-29
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===Synopsis===
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Onizuka Eikichi is assigned to a new school - a girls-only school.
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===Cast===
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*[[Sorimachi Takashi]] as Onizuka Eikichi
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*[[Katase Nana]] as Yamaguchi Rika
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*[[Shimizu Chika]] (清水千賀) as Masuda Yuka
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*[[Asami Reina]] as Saito Moe
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*[[Hara Fumina]]
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*[[Hosokawa Shigeki]] as Takeda-sensei
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*[[Kitamura Soichiro]] as Fuyutsuki Kenzo (Azusa's father)
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*[[Sato B-saku]]
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*[[Murakami Kohei]]
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*[[Shirakawa Yumi]] as Sakurai Akira/Sakura
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*[[Yanagitani Yuka]]
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==2024 Special==
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[[File:GTO Revival.jpg|thumb|240px|GTO Revival]]
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*'''Title:''' GTOリバイバル / GTO Revival
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*'''Format:''' Tanpatsu
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*'''Episode:''' 1
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*'''Viewership ratings:''' 9.6% (Kanto)
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2024-Apr-01
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*'''Air time:''' Monday 21:00
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*'''Theme song:''' ''Poison'' by [[Wikipedia:ja:BLUE ENCOUNT|BLUE ENCOUNT]] × [[Sorimachi Takashi]]
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===Synopsis===
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Onizuka Eikichi is a high school teacher who used to be a motorcycle gang member and confronts the problems faced by his students with his wild behaviour. In this drama, Onizuka is assigned to Sotoku Gakuin High School, a private school.
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===Cast===
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<!--[[File:GTO Revival-chart.jpg|thumb|120px|Correlation chart]]-->
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;Shiritsu Sotoku Gakuin High School
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;;Teachers
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*[[Sorimachi Takashi]] as Onizuka Eikichi
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*[[Okazaki Sae]] as Ayahara Miyu <small>(Class 3-1 homeroom teacher)</small>
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*[[Kote Shinya]] as Fujiyamada Tsuyoshi <small>(Vice principal)</small>
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;;Students
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*[[Yagi Rikako]] as Ichikawa Suzuka
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**[[Tomisu Mana]] as child Suzuka
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*[[Hata Mei]] as Endo Rin
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*[[Hyuga Wataru]] as Uno Haruto
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*[[Imai Ryutaro]] as Morino Ikuto
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;Others
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*[[Suzuki Kosuke (1974)|Suzuki Kosuke]] as Ichikawa Koichi <small>(Suzuka's father)</small>
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*[[Natsuko]] as Ichikawa Rie <small>(Suzuka's mother)</small>
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*[[Iwamoto Eri]] (岩本えり) as Endo Sayumi <small>(Rin's mother)</small>
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*[[Nishimoto Ryuki]] (西本竜樹) as Uno Yuichi <small>(Haruto's father)</small>
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*[[Matsushima Nanako]] as Fuyutsuki Azusa <small>(Former teacher)</small>
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*[[Ikeuchi Hiroyuki]] as Murai Kunio <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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*[[Yamazaki Yuta]] as Watanabe Masaru <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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*[[Kubozuka Yosuke]] as Kikuchi Yoshito <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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*[[Tokuyama Hidenori]] as Yoda Kenji <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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*[[Oguri Shun]] as Yoshikawa Noboru <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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*[[Fujiki Naohito]] as Saejima Ryuji <small>(Onizuka's former student)</small>
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===Production Credits===
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*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Yamaoka Junpei]]
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*'''General Producer:''' [[Okawa Takehiro]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[Ando Kazuhisa]], [[Kasai Hideyuki]], [[Tabata Ayako]] (田端綾子)
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*'''Director:''' [[Fukagawa Yoshihiro]]
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*'''Music:''' [[Fukuhiro Shuichiro]]
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==2026 Renzoku==
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<!--[[File:GTO2026.jpg|thumb|240px|GTO Revival]]-->
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*'''Episodes:''' TBD
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*'''Viewership ratings:''' TBD
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2026-Jul-?? to 2026-Sep-??
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*'''Air time:''' [[Getsujuu (Fuji TV)|Monday 22:00]]
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*'''Theme song:''' TBD
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===Synopsis===
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''GTO'', which aired in the summer of 1998 makes its return after nearly 28 years. The story centers around Onizuka Eikichi, a former bike gang member who became a teacher and tackles the students and school issues with his fearless approach.
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===Cast===
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<!--[[File:GTO2026-chart.jpg|thumb|120px|Correlation chart]]-->
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*[[Sorimachi Takashi]] as Onizuka Eikichi
  
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Again I agree with ice. The music is very memorable. Even though many of the songs are different renditions of Poison by Takashi Sorimachi, I enjoy every single one. The piano version is also my favorite, with the regular vocal version coming in a close second.
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===Production Credits===
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*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Yukawa Kazuhiko]]
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*'''Executive Producer:''' [[Ando Kazuhisa]]
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*'''Chief Producer:''' [[Kasai Hideyuki]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[Nagatomi Kotaro]] (永富康太郎), [[Ito Akane]] (伊藤茜)
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*'''Director:''' [[Nakajima Satoru]], [[Matsuda Kento]]
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*'''Music:''' [[Fukuhiro Shuichiro]]
  
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Of course, this drama isn't perfect. It was very episodic, but most shows with this type of theme are very episodic. I feel that it was pulled off very well. For me, though, the biggest flaw was in a couple characters. I could not stand the head teacher's daughter and wife. They were supposed to be very annoying and demanding and such, but they did it so well, they made me angry on more than one occasion. Other from this fact. I really loved all the characters. Even though this was only the second drama I ever watched, it remains my favorite drama to date. I've seen it 3 times and counting............
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{{SeasonRing|Fuji TV|[[Getsujuu (Fuji TV)|Monday 22:00]]|Spring 2026|[[Ginga no Ippyo]]|Autumn 2026|TBD}}
  
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[http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7926 discussion in forum]
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==See Also==
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*[[/Reviews|{{PAGENAME}} reviews]]
  
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==Other Resources==
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==External Links==
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*Official sites: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070227175055/http://www.fujitv.co.jp/jp/b_hp/gto/ Renzoku] [https://web.archive.org/web/20070315082041/http://www.fujitv.co.jp/jp/b_hp/gto_spe/ Special] (archived)
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*[https://www.ktv.jp/gto-revival/ Official site (2024 SP)]
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*[https://www.ktv.jp/gto2026/ Official site (2026)]
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*[[Wikipedia:ja:GTO (1998年のテレビドラマ)|Japanese Wikipedia]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Great Teacher Onizuka|English Wikipedia]]
 
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.115.htm JDorama.com]
 
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.115.htm JDorama.com]
  
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 1 May 2026

It has been verified that 2026 Renzoku of Great Teacher Onizuka (1998) is upcoming soon.
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Contents:  Renzoku • Special • 2024 Special • 2026 Renzoku
Sorimachi Takashi as Eikichi Onizuka

Details

  • Title: グレート ティーチャー オニヅカ
  • Title (English): Great Teacher Onizuka
  • Also known as: GTO (ジーティーオー)
  • Genre: School, human drama
  • Viewership rating: 28.4%
  • Broadcast network: Fuji TV
  • Related TV Shows: Great Teacher Onizuka 2012

Renzoku

  • Episodes: 12
  • Viewership ratings: Avg: 28.5%, high: 35.7% (Kanto)
  • Broadcast period: 1998-Jul-07 to 1998-Sep-22
  • Air time: Tuesday 22:00
  • Theme song: Poison by Sorimachi Takashi

Synopsis

The drama series is based on the manga and anime of the same name, both created by Fujisawa Tohru. The story is a sequel of lesser known series Shounan Jun'ai-gumi (Shounan Love Gang) where Onizuka Eikichi's rogue high school days are depicted.

Sorimachi Takashi plays Onizuka Eikichi, a graduate of a third-rate University and the leader of a motorcycle gang, whose lifelong dream is to become a teacher. After being hired by a seemingly eccentric director, Onizuka begins his unconventional way of teaching a hopeless group of troublemakers. Although he meets much opposition from the students and teachers themselves, his passion for teaching, and more importantly, his students, eventually convinces everyone that Onizuka truly has the makings of a great teacher.

User/Viewer Ratings

4.60
(5 votes)

Cast

Production Credits

Episode Information

Episode Date Ratings
1 1998-Jul-07 26.6%
2 1998-Jul-14 25.5%
3 1998-Jul-21 27.5%
4 1998-Jul-28 24.5%
5 1998-Aug-04 25.4%
6 1998-Aug-11 26.3%
7 1998-Aug-18 26.3%
8 1998-Aug-25 29.9%
9 1998-Sep-01 29.6%
10 1998-Sep-08 30.3%
11 1998-Sep-15 32.4%
12 END 1998-Sep-22 35.7%

Source: Video Research Ltd.



Previous
Fuji TV
Next
Don't Worry
Tuesday 22:00
Sommelier

Special

  • Format: Tanpatsu
  • Episodes: 1
  • Viewership ratings: 27.4% (Kanto)
  • Broadcast date: 1999-Jun-29

Synopsis

Onizuka Eikichi is assigned to a new school - a girls-only school.

Cast

2024 Special

GTO Revival
  • Title: GTOリバイバル / GTO Revival
  • Format: Tanpatsu
  • Episode: 1
  • Viewership ratings: 9.6% (Kanto)
  • Broadcast period: 2024-Apr-01
  • Air time: Monday 21:00
  • Theme song: Poison by BLUE ENCOUNT × Sorimachi Takashi

Synopsis

Onizuka Eikichi is a high school teacher who used to be a motorcycle gang member and confronts the problems faced by his students with his wild behaviour. In this drama, Onizuka is assigned to Sotoku Gakuin High School, a private school.

Cast

Shiritsu Sotoku Gakuin High School
Teachers
Students
Others

Production Credits

2026 Renzoku

  • Episodes: TBD
  • Viewership ratings: TBD
  • Broadcast period: 2026-Jul-?? to 2026-Sep-??
  • Air time: Monday 22:00
  • Theme song: TBD

Synopsis

GTO, which aired in the summer of 1998 makes its return after nearly 28 years. The story centers around Onizuka Eikichi, a former bike gang member who became a teacher and tackles the students and school issues with his fearless approach.

Cast

Production Credits



Spring 2026
Fuji TV
Autumn 2026
Ginga no Ippyo
Monday 22:00
TBD

See Also

External Links

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