The Gokusen
Series Overview
Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the class. But what the school doesn't know is that she's the heir to the Oedo Group, a powerful Yakuza clan. So while Yankumi struggles to excel in her career as a teacher, she must also keep her Yakuza background a secret.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Tue, Jan 6, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Yankumi's Final Duty”
After the vice principal discovers Kumiko's background, she resigns as a teacher. After leaving the school Kumiko is kidnapped and Shin goes after her while Kuma goes to get help from the class. At first they resist but after some convincing they decide to go help.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuzo Sato
Yasuko Kobayashi, Kozueko Morimoto
Masao Maruyama, Hiroshi Yamashita
Department Leadership Roster
Masao Maruyama
Producer
Hiroshi Yamashita
Producer
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What is The Gokusen about?
Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the class. But what the school doesn't know is that she's the heir to the Oedo Group, a powerful Yakuza clan. So while Yankumi struggles to excel in her career as a teacher, she must also keep her Yakuza background a secret.
How many seasons does The Gokusen have?
The Gokusen comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Gokusen?
Key cast members in The Gokusen include Katsuyuki Konishi, Norio Wakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Seizo Kato, Hiroaki Yoshida.
Who created or directed The Gokusen?
The Gokusen was developed and directed by Yuzo Sato.