The Gokusen

The Gokusen (2004)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Comedy, Action, Anime

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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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Yankumi's Final DutyMar 30, 2004
S01E12Shirokin Gakuen is Closing...?!Mar 23, 2004
S01E11Shin-san is Going to Quit School!?Mar 16, 2004
S01E10The Targeted School!Mar 9, 2004
S01E09School Battle Breaks Out Without the Moral Code!?Mar 2, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Gokusen' premiere?

'The Gokusen' premiered on April 1, 2004.

Who is the protagonist of 'The Gokusen'?

The protagonist of 'The Gokusen' is Kumiko Yamaguchi, a newly appointed high-school teacher.

Which school does Kumiko Yamaguchi teach at?

Kumiko Yamaguchi teaches at an all-boys high school with a history of delinquency.

What does Kumiko Yamaguchi do when she is not teaching?

When she is not teaching, Kumiko Yamaguchi works as a yakuza heiress.

Why does Kumiko Yamaguchi become a teacher?

Kumiko Yamaguchi becomes a teacher to fulfill the wishes of her grandfather, who wished for her to become a teacher.

Who is the leader of the class Kumiko Yamaguchi is teaching?

The leader of the class Kumiko Yamaguchi is teaching is named "Dobashi."

What do the students in Kumiko Yamaguchi's class initially think of her?

The students in Kumiko Yamaguchi's class initially think of her as a pushover who is unsuited for their school.

What is the Gokusen?

The Gokusen is a group of delinquent students who Kumiko Yamaguchi tries to reform.

Which actor plays the role of Kumiko Yamaguchi?

The role of Kumiko Yamaguchi is played by Yukie Nakama.

What is the main conflict in 'The Gokusen'?

The main conflict in 'The Gokusen' is Kumiko Yamaguchi's struggle to reform the delinquent students in her class without revealing her yakuza background.

Who is Kumiko Yamaguchi's love interest?

Shin Sawada, the school's vice principal, is Kumiko Yamaguchi's love interest.

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