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Great Teacher Onizuka (1999 – 2000)

1999 • 1 season • TV-MA
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Great Teacher Onizuka — Season 1

43 episodes · Jun 30, 1999

1. GTO – The Legend Begins
Jun 30, 1999 · 49m · 7.3

He entered teaching with a certain idealism, envisioning a classroom filled with bright, young women. His hopes, however, were soon dashed. Instead of the eager students he'd imagined, he found himself facing "Class O," a cohort of troubled…

2. Enter Uchiyamada!
Jul 7, 1999 · 26m · 7.2

Onizuka, having missed the teacher employment exam due to a regrettable misunderstanding, felt utterly deflated. Meanwhile, my closest friend, Danmari Ryuji, was about to be interviewed by Seiring Academy, an esteemed private school known f…

3. Late Night Roof Diving
Jul 21, 1999 · 26m · 7.1

On a bright day, Onizuka found himself a teacher at Seirin Gakuen, though not in the high school he'd envisioned. His first class was in the middle school. Disappointment settled upon him as he learned he was a homeroom teacher for junior h…

4. The Secret Life of Onizuka
Aug 11, 1999 · 26m · 7.0

A strange image had taken root throughout the school: a picture of Onizuka. I couldn't recall ever seeing him before, but the rumors painted him as utterly mad. The moment I encountered the image, I was subjected to a barrage of taunts and …

5. An Eye for an Eye, a Butt for a Butt
Aug 18, 1999 · 26m · 7.4

Recently, Yoshikawa, a third and fourth-grade student, has frequently visited Onizuka's room. The two had developed a close friendship through shared games. One afternoon, while in the schoolyard, Yoshikawa was cornered by a classmate, A…

6. Conspiracies All Around
Aug 25, 1999 · 26m · 7.2

The school bus pulled up to Seirin Academy, carrying Uehara's mother, the PTA chairwoman. Uehara himself, still shaken by the recent bullying orchestrated by Yoshikawa, confided in his mother, who is also a vocal education critic. Meanwhile…

7. The Mother of All Crushes
Sep 1, 1999 · 26m · 7.5

Murai felt a sudden unease when the girls in his class mentioned seeing Onizuka and his mother together. He grew increasingly worried by Juria’s recent, unusual outings, and decided to follow her discreetly. Murai was a third- and fourth-gr…

8. Bungee Jumping Made Easy
Sep 8, 1999 · 26m · 6.9

The gathering at Juria was meant to be a casual game of bowling, but an undercurrent of anticipation hung in the air. Murai, Onizuka, Fujiyoshi, Kusano, and others were eager for some friendly competition. However, as they arrived, Juria, w…

9. Onizuka and the Art of War
Sep 22, 1999 · 26m · 6.6

Fukuroda Hajime, a physical education teacher deeply proud of his own strength, found himself frequently overshadowed by Onizuka. During one such instance, spurred by Onizuka's antics in front of the class, Fukuroda challenged him. Despite …

10. Outside Looking In
Sep 22, 1999 · 26m · 6.9

Toroko was a perennial underachiever, failing consistently across four subjects in the third grade. The unfortunate moniker "Toroko" seemed to perfectly encapsulate his struggles. He harbored a quiet longing for Miyabi Aizawa, a classmate f…

11. To Be Idolized by a Nation
Oct 17, 1999 · 24m · 7.0

Despite Onizuka’s instructions, Toroko failed the audition. Her efforts, though undertaken as he directed, proved insufficient; her inherent awkwardness seemed insurmountable. Meanwhile, Ya, who had shared the same trial, progressed smoothl…

12. The Formula for Treachery
Oct 31, 1999 · 24m · 6.7

Teshigawara, a teacher known for his exacting standards and hidden sensitivities, resolved to remove Onizuka from the school. He sought the assistance of Mrs. Ota, a woman of considerable influence within the parent-teacher association.

13. Only the Best Will Do
Nov 21, 1999 · 24m · 6.7

Mrs. Ota arrived at the school with the intention of observing Onizuka's class. She found him there, dressed in an elaborate elephant costume, a peculiar sight indeed. A stream of water erupted from his nose, and it seemed some of it landed…

14. Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Dec 5, 1999 · 24m · 6.9

Fuyutsuki, determined not to let Onizuka lose his job, invited him to his apartment with the intention of holding a study session. Onizuka, however, harbored a delusion that fell far short of Fuyutsuki’s expectations, and in the ensuing day…

15. The Great Sacrifice
Dec 12, 1999 · 24m · 7.3

Onizuka, having inadvertently witnessed the kidnapping of Mrs. Ota’s daughter, Hidemi, immediately set out to rescue her after the national mock exam. The kidnappers intended to create a damaging video of Hidemi to pressure her father, a me…

16. Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix
Dec 19, 1999 · 24m · 6.9

A figure materialized before Onizuka, and he sighed, confessing his longing for companionship. As they sought refuge from the dampness in a laundromat, Onizuka’s attempts at levity were misinterpreted, leading to accusations of inappropriat…

17. Falling for the Great Onizuka
Jan 16, 2000 · 24m · 7.1

As Reimi finally believed she was on the verge of opening herself to someone, Onizuka inadvertently shoved her from the rooftop with a forceful push. When Reimi thought she had finally opened her heart, Onizuka unexpectedly pushed her o…

18. How to Dine and Dash
Jan 23, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

He followed Reimi, driven by a compulsion he couldn’t name, a shadow of responsibility for her well-being. He sought out a sushi restaurant, intending to coax her into eating fatty tuna, but the effort felt futile, a desperate gesture lost …

19. Private Investigations
Jan 30, 2000 · 24m · 7.1

The incident had a peculiar resonance, a ripple effect of youthful rebellion that echoed through the halls. Onizuka sought out Fujimori, hoping to understand the source of the discord between him and Reimi. After hearing Fujimori's account,…

20. Love Lettters
Feb 6, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

A love letter, marked with an "F" and unfamiliar initials, lay tucked within Murai’s shoebox. The note's origin was a mystery, whispered about among classmates. It had been entrusted to a third-grade girl named Kujirakawa by a friend, meant…

21. Revolution Everywhere
Feb 13, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

She was known as Fuyutsuki – a young woman of striking beauty, and a favorite amongst the male students. This popularity, however, drew fierce disapproval from the girls. The tension finally culminated when one student girl completely withd…

22. The Art of Demolition
Feb 20, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

The school building, a repository of memories for the pension daughter Kizaki Hitomi, was slated for demolition. The impending explosion served as a backdrop for a scene captured on film. Before the blast, he found himself drawn to the buil…

23. Superstition
Feb 27, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

A mountain of misfortune letters arrived at Onizuka, but he, a man who scoffed at curses, simply burned them all. Yet, from that day forward, a series of unsettling events plagued him, culminating in a severe decline of his health. At S…

24. Compromising Positions
Mar 5, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

The weight of responsibility pressed upon him; vice-principal of the esteemed Seirin Gakuen, a middle manager navigating a stressful career. Ease seemed to exist only within the walls of Iruma’s home… until Onizuka began frequenting that h…

25. Playing Doctor - GTO Style
Mar 12, 2000 · 24m · 6.7

A teacher from the infirmary, possessing a certain allure, was assigned to Seirin Academy. Almost immediately, the south wind, stirring the affections of students and faculty alike, began peddling dubious wares in the health room.

26. Onizuka Meets His Match
Mar 19, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

A wave of anger washed over the vice-principal upon discovering a counterfeit product had been sold under the guise of the South Wind. I sought to quell the tempestuous breeze. Nanfu, having diligently saved for his brother's operation, res…

27. Agent to the Stars
Apr 2, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

He poured himself into the role of Choi, a character in a popular drama, driven by a fierce desire to succeed. Yet, the script offered him little opportunity, the narrative consistently sidelining his potential. Seeing his frustration, Oniz…

28. Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong
Apr 16, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

She faced a daunting challenge: the "Shonen Magazine Gravure Princess Contest." Her competitors were formidable, and her efforts seemed futile. Her postcard votes consistently lagged behind the others. Adding to her troubles, Toroko's hom…

29. Studies in High Finance
Apr 23, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

Mr. Sakurada, the class monitor, tasked Fujiyoshi Koji with collecting funds from the forest school. The total raised amounted to one million one hundred and twenty thousand yen. Though everyone entrusted Fujiyoshi with the money, he, consu…

30. Money Talks, GTO Walks
Apr 30, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

Blame falls squarely on Onizuka; everyone in the class assumes he’s responsible for the missing money. The reason? He’d recently spent 1.12 million yen, and the vanished sum appears to be precisely that amount. Onizuka, however, is obliv…

31. Destination: Okinawa
May 7, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

Evidence emerged suggesting Ya orchestrated the series of incidents. Yet, Onizuka dismantled Kikuchi’s attempt to expose Ya, remarking that such a scenario would be unbecoming of a grown man confined to a junior high school setting. He prop…

32. The Law of Probability
May 14, 2000 · 24m · 6.7

Onizuka, facing a daunting financial hurdle – eight million yen needed to fulfill his promise of an Okinawa trip for the third graders – desperately sought assistance. He approached Ryuji, hoping for a lifeline from a past favor, but receiv…

33. Search and Rescue
May 27, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

They were attempting to kidnap Ya and others, demanding eight million yen. As one might expect, Kikuchi and Murai found themselves at odds over this proposition. Onizuka, contacted by a frustrated Kikuchi, headed toward the hotel where Masa…

34. Good Cop / Bad Cop
Jun 4, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

The weight of Toroko’s predicament settled heavily on Onizuka. Determined to assist the young man, he ventured into the office, only to find himself the unwelcome focus of the creditor yakuza. A chase ensued, a desperate scramble through th…

35. Wedding Bell Blues
Jun 11, 2000 · 24m · 6.7

Juria was a woman of striking beauty, barely past her twenties, and yet she had never known the experience of a lover, let alone remarriage. One day, Murai witnessed Juria entering a wedding hall with a man and felt no particular surprise. …

36. Self-Improvement
Jun 18, 2000 · 24m · 6.6

A south wind, drawn by the promise of swimwear, found its way to the scene. Minamikaze perceived Fuyutsuki's affection for Onizuka and, in a peculiar fashion, attempted to reshape her. Fuyutsuki, still bearing the sting of Onizuka’s ear…

37. Living Together
Jul 16, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

Onizuka, still undecided about student room assignments, implemented a novel shared living arrangement for male and female students. Sadly, Yoshikawa found himself in the same room as Kyoko and was subsequently assaulted on the balcony by t…

38. Great Treasure Onizuka
Jul 30, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

Blinded, Onizuka attempts the impossible: to strike a mountain with the aid of third and fourth-grade students. But as they journey toward their goal, Yoshikawa and Kyoko vanish from the group. The treasure they seek – a hidden Christian’s …

39. Alone in the Dark
Aug 13, 2000 · 24m · 7.0

He plunged into the sea to rescue Kyoko, who had fallen overboard. Though he survived the ordeal, Kyoko’s apprehension about becoming lost in a labyrinthine cave deepened. Yoshikawa peeled an apricot. Meanwhile, Onizuka, convinced that Y…

40. Matters of the Heart
Aug 20, 2000 · 24m · 6.9

Around that time, the vice-principal, adrift at sea and near death, was touched by the kindness of the girl who had journeyed to visit him. He reaffirmed his commitment to his original principles.

41. Confessions
Aug 27, 2000 · 24m · 7.3

Onizuka proposed a pairing of men and women, a "swimsuit test and stunning display," fueled by his own biases. He envisioned Kyoko with Yoshikawa, a predetermined outcome born from his strategy. Kyoko, however, began to explore her own d…

42. Old Wounds Revisited
Sep 10, 2000 · 24m · 7.1

Noboru Saito, a teacher in his second year and fourth group, was stabbed in the chest and hospitalized. He is implicated in the bullying that has plagued the current third and fourth-grade teachers. Around the time of the attack, Ya cea…

43. Onizuka's Final Battle
Sep 17, 2000 · 23m · 7.4

Against the iron will of the Ministry of Education, which deemed the perpetrator in the Saito teacher stabbing case "elegant," a battle commenced between Onizuka, the third-grade students, and the fourth-grade students, and the faculty of S…