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TV series

Great Teacher Onizuka

1999–2000, Japanese, on TV Tokyo & Fuji TV.

A former gang member wants to be Japan's best teacher. When he's hired to supervise a class of hopeless cases, it's his chance to prove himself.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
43
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended in 2000

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First aired
30 June 1999
Last aired
17 September 2000
Network
TV Tokyo, Fuji TV
Original title
グレート・ティーチャー・オニヅカ
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-MA
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What Great Teacher Onizuka is based on

Great Teacher Onizuka is adapted from a manga.

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Great Teacher Onizuka: quick answers

Is Great Teacher Onizuka worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 292 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Great Teacher Onizuka are there?

Great Teacher Onizuka has 1 season and 43 episodes, about 24 minutes each.

Is Great Teacher Onizuka finished?

Yes. Great Teacher Onizuka ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Great Teacher Onizuka on?

Great Teacher Onizuka is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

Great Teacher Onizuka parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Great Teacher Onizuka is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Great Teacher Onizuka?

If you liked Great Teacher Onizuka, try DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO, Tsuredure Children, More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.

What is Great Teacher Onizuka based on?

Great Teacher Onizuka is adapted from a manga.

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