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GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka

Series Overview

Eikichi Onizuka, former gang leader, becomes a teacher of a class of students who torment their teachers and fellow students. Of course they do not do this out of whim, they have their reasons. Onizuka is charged by the chairlady to help these troubled students into a more healthy adulthood, and help rehabilitate the teachers in the process as well.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Fuji TV
Kansai TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 12 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – 1998

Premiered: Tue, Jul 7, 1998

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Sep 22, 1998

Season 1, Episode 12: “I'm a Great Teacher”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Satoru Nakajima

Screenplay & Story

Kazuhiko Yukawa, Tôru Fujisawa

Original Score & Music

Takayuki Hattori

Director of Photography

Takeshi Hamada

Film Editing

Takuya Taguchi

Producers

Kazuhisa Ando

Department Leadership Roster

Takayuki Hattori

Takayuki Hattori

Original Music Composer

Kazuhisa Ando

Producer

Satoru Nakajima

Director

Takeshi Hamada

Director of Photography

Takuya Taguchi

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka

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What is GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka about?

Eikichi Onizuka, former gang leader, becomes a teacher of a class of students who torment their teachers and fellow students. Of course they do not do this out of whim, they have their reasons. Onizuka is charged by the chairlady to help these troubled students into a more healthy adulthood, and help rehabilitate the teachers in the process as well.

How many seasons does GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka have?

GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka?

Key cast members in GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka include Takashi Sorimachi, Nanako Matsushima, Baku Numata, Aya Enjoji, Kirari.

Who created or directed GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka?

GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka was developed and directed by Satoru Nakajima.