Great Teacher Onizuka (Drama)
By: XeroXtancy

Foreword: This review will attempt to be as detailed as possible without plot disclosure. Be forewarned, minor spoilers may be noted.

Great Teacher Onizuka (commonly referred to as GTO), is a manga, anime and Japanese drama created by Tohru Fujisawa. The drama is deeply originated from the manga and anime with some minor plot differentiation.

Synopsis
Our main character, Onizuka Eikichi (played by Sorimachi Takashi), is a 26 years-old ex-Bousou Tenshi (Running Wild Angels) biker gang legendary member. After his education trainning completion in a third-rate university, Onizuka sets out on a quest to become the greatest high school teacher of Japan. However, due to his lacking of manners, atrocious & perverted attitude and his old records of crime, this task shall be rather challenging.

After nailing his first teaching job, Onizuka is overwhelmed with joy. But, upon just the first day, he realizes the troubles that faces him. Onizuka was assigned to a homeroom classroom with a rather unfavorable group of troublemakers. The class is well-known for their beleaguering of teachers in the past and Onizuka is no different story for them. It is truly a test to see if Onizuka can win the hearts of these juveniles with his teaching talents. Will he become the 'Great Teacher Onizuka'?

Review
Upon hearing great critiques about the drama from my peers, I just had to inspect what all hype was about. At first thought, the drama seems to have a very simple and wearisome plot. To my surprise, just because a drama have an incomplex plot, does not determine its potential values. Great Teacher Onizuka is just that.

We have an incongruous character; seemingly have no abilities to teach, trying to acquire success in the field. Onizuka Eikichi is a perverted and ill-mannered guy trying to make something of his life. A fitting role for the comedic Japanese actor Sorimachi Takashi. Sorimachi carried out the part at ease and successfully. Onizuka will make you laugh at one time due to his witty solutions to dodge problems and complexities.

The main plot of the drama was basically revolving around Onizuka's goals to win the heart of his students along with some other troubles he faces along the way. Incomplexed, as previously stated, but you will find this simple plot to be worth of great appraisal. With only 12 episodes and 1 special, the plot is straight foward. Seeing the way Onizuka abides around his troubles and gain the trust and love of his students will leave you with not only a good laugh, but a warm-hearted sensation as well.

This post was last modified: 09-03-2006 04:45 PM by XeroXtancy.

Ive watched this and i gotta say its in my top 10 all time favs

nice drama..anime more funny and lot of jokes..10/10 for this drama

a lot of j-drama more nice...

it's the best education movies..that teach us,teacher's not only as teacher but it's also be a friend.Onichi make all of it became different!!
you must seen this movies and it will give u other side of education meaning

Is this the anime or a live action movie?
(Whit real people)

This review is for the drama involving real people.

If you want the anime review, it can be found in the anime section. Written by XETN

http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthre...2#pid16682

I watched it over the summer and enjoyed it

i liked the story in the movie version more but of course like the TV version for Nanako Matsuhima

an old time favourite
sorimachi did very well in this series
it was decent... no where near the manga tho~
9/10 from me