TV series
Hikikomori Sensei
2021–2022, Japanese, on NHK G & NHK. Created by Shin'ya Hishida.
a Hikikomori survivor becomes a part-time instructor and struggles with various problems
Yohei Ueshima is a so-called "Hikikomori Survivor", who had been isolated for 11 years since he was 38. He finally escaped from his room three years ago. After the escape, he opened a yakitori restaurant with the help of the local residents, but he could not talk to customers properly and was still in the process of reintegrating into the society. One day he was hired as a part-time teacher at a municipal junior high school. While struggling with various problems around him, he receives support from his withdrawal friends and supporters.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S2 E2: What I Couldn't Say
Aired 24 December 2022
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 12 June 2021
- Last aired
- 24 December 2022
- Network
- NHK G, NHK
- Original title
- ひきこもり先生
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Hikikomori Sensei: quick answers
Is Hikikomori Sensei worth watching?
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How many seasons of Hikikomori Sensei are there?
Hikikomori Sensei has 2 seasons and 7 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Hikikomori Sensei finished?
Yes. Hikikomori Sensei ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hikikomori Sensei on?
Hikikomori Sensei isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Hikikomori Sensei parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Hikikomori Sensei?
If you liked Hikikomori Sensei, try When Calls the Heart, Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom, Hero.
Who created Hikikomori Sensei?
Hikikomori Sensei was created by Shin'ya Hishida and stars Jiro Sato, Yui Sakuma, Katsunori Takahashi.