Aku no Kyoten Josho - Asian drama recommendation
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Aku no Kyoten Josho(悪の教典 序章)

2012Japan
DramaHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeacher Male Lead

The story delves into the past of Seiji Hasumi, a high school teacher, revealing the disturbing aspects of everyday life.

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Recommendation: Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru(ヤンキー母校に帰る)

2003Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadBased On A True StoryTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot centers around a reformed gang member and former school dropout who later becomes a teacher at the same school

Recommendation: Mikami Sensei similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Mikami Sensei(御上先生)

2025Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadBureaucracyTeacher Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mikami Takashi becomes a member of Japan's prestigious government administration within the Department of Education with the intention of promoting analytical thinking abilities in students. However, he quickly discovers that the ministry prioritizes self-preservation above all else. After being assigned to a private high school through a ministry initiative, Mikami finds himself torn between his loyalty to the bureaucrats who established the system and his empathy for the educators affected by it. Leading a group of senior high school students, Mikami embarks on a mission to challenge authority and advocate for reforms within the education sector. (TBS Program Catalog)

Recommendation: Gakko XXX: Mo Hitotsu no Gakko Gurashi! similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Gakko XXX: Mo Hitotsu no Gakko Gurashi!(がっこう××× 〜もうひとつのがっこうぐらし!〜)

2019Japan
High SchoolHorrorMiniseriesPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseAdapted From A MangaStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerWeb Series

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Horror, Miniseries, Psychological, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 47% similarity match.

Misaki and Kozue aim to create an ideal documentary about their school, but their plans take a dark turn as the students begin exhibiting violent behavior unexpectedly. (HIDIVE.com)

Recommendation: Gachi Baka! similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Gachi Baka!(ガチバカ!)

2006Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadBaseballSportsTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 46% similarity match.

Gondo Tetta, a former professional boxer, has joined Kaki-no-ki-zaka High School as a new teacher. The school's goal is to improve its financial situation by enhancing the students' skills and boosting the performance of the baseball team. Tetta is faced with a challenging group of students who are struggling academically and athletically. Despite their lack of motivation, he tirelessly motivates and supports them. Tetta believes that school is not just about academics, but also about preparing students for life. He is willing to confront both parents and the school administration to ensure his students receive the help they need. The journey of Gondo Tetta's unconventional class is about to commence.

Recommendation: Toritsu Mizusho! similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Toritsu Mizusho!(都立水商! 〜令和〜)

2019Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadAdapted From A MangaComedy

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

A fictional school known as Tokyo Metropolitan Water Exchange Academy focuses on providing education in water trade, specifically in the nighttime entertainment industry. Ishiwata Naoki, currently job hunting, lands a teaching position at this unique school.

Recommendation: Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru(渋谷先生がだいたい教えてくれる)

2022Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadEccentric Male LeadYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sensei wo Kesu Houteishiki similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Sensei wo Kesu Houteishiki(先生を消す方程式。)

2020Japan
DramaHigh SchoolPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeacher Male LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFriendshipMurderSchool BullyingSmart Male LeadSupernaturalThriller

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Psychological, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 44% similarity match.

In a well-known high school in Tokyo, the third-year students in Class D are known for their exceptional academic performance. This group has a reputation for causing their previous teachers to experience extreme stress and resigning in a short period of time. The students in Class D take pleasure in pushing their teachers to their breaking point, observing as they struggle mentally. Despite being highly skilled at this game, they have never been defeated. One day, a new teacher named Tsuneo Yoshizawa is assigned to Class D. Despite facing relentless verbal and physical attacks from the students, Tsuneo Yoshizawa maintains a cheerful demeanor. As the students' behavior worsens in response to his resilience, they begin to plot against their teacher, escalating the situation further.

Recommendation: Juken Zombie similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Juken Zombie(受験ゾンビ)

2019Japan
DramaHigh SchoolHorrorSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerZombies

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Horror, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Inspired by the winning script of the 6th Dorama Koshien, Juken Zombie tells the story of high school students in a remote mountainous area of Japan who are gradually transforming into zombies, one after another.

Recommendation: Kao Dake Sensei similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Kao Dake Sensei(顔だけ先生)

2021Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadAirhead Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

A male high school teacher who works part-time is mocked for being known as "the teacher with just a face." Despite causing bewilderment among the students, he successfully influences his students' perspectives on life. (Yahoo News; Edited by Lee C)

Recommendation: Natsu no Tsubomi similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Natsu no Tsubomi(ナツのツボミ)

2000Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: School Teachers similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

The plot bears a strong resemblance to the TV show 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei, but with some typical characters added in. There is a stubborn father who runs a ramen shop, his strong-willed daughter Motoko who works as a teacher and dislikes Sakuragi, and a distant older sister who has been cut off by their father. The father is now renting out the older sister's room to Sakuragi. Motoko and Sentaro's coworker, Onodera, has a significant Oedipus complex.

Recommendation: Yokai Ningen Bella: Episode 0 similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Yokai Ningen Bella: Episode 0(妖怪人間ベラ〜Episode 0〜)

2020Japan
High SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseSchool BullyingStudent Female LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Ohno Shiori is a typical high school student until the day Umenokisaka Bella transfers into her class, taking the seat previously belonging to the late Sasaki Kozue. Shiori notices that Bella has a kaleidoscope key chain similar to the one she and Kozue shared. Despite facing bullying due to her personality, there is something mysterious about Bella. What secrets lie within the connection between Kozue and Bella, as well as the circumstances surrounding Kozue's tragic death?

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterComedyTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yoruno Sakura, a newcomer teacher at a part-time high school, has faced multiple challenges in her past as the owner of a bar. Despite her continuous struggles and misfortunes, she remains determined and positive. While she may come across as overly friendly, insensitive, disorganized, and careless, she possesses a kind heart and a knack for recognizing and supporting individuals with aspirations. At 38 years old, she interacts with students of different ages who share similar circumstances, ultimately making a positive impact on their lives and experiencing her own transformation.

Recommendation: Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono(ミューブ♪~秘密の歌園~)

2018Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterFemale Centered PlotSitcomStudent Female LeadYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a girls-only high school, Shuko Ikematsu and her dear friend Yuko Mizobuchi are facing a shortage of members in their musical theater club

Recommendation: Chocolate War similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Chocolate War(チョコレート戦争)

2020Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingSuspenseTeacher Male LeadInvestigationMysteryThrillerYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Suspense, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

On Valentine's Day, there was a tragic event where a student passed away after consuming poisoned chocolate. The teacher named Nishina, who is known for being distant and mocked by students, is determined to uncover the truth behind the incident.

Recommendation: Strange School Tales similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Strange School Tales(학교 기담)

2020South Korea
DramaHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysterySupernatural

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

Available in two formats: 6 episodes (Television) || 12 episodes (Online)

Recommendation: Crow's Blood similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Crow's Blood

2016Japan
High SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseSci-FiStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerTransfer Student Female LeadYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

A new student with a mysterious background arrives at the school one day, hailing from Minnesota. She possesses a unique trait of having black blood running through her veins, which leads to unusual occurrences. The phenomenon of her black blood spreading to others raises questions about her identity and the reason behind her unusual blood color. This horror-suspense narrative follows a high school girl as she delves into the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic new student.

Recommendation: Ashita no Yakusoku similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Ashita no Yakusoku(明日の約束)

2017Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysterySocial MediaTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, Psychological, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 38% similarity match.

High school counselor Hinata Aizawa is a well-respected individual who offers a listening ear to students facing difficulties

Recommendation: Soshite, Yuriko wa Hitori ni Natta similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Soshite, Yuriko wa Hitori ni Natta(そして、ユリコは一人になった)

2020Japan
DramaHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterNovel AdaptationChristianityLGBTQ+Student Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 38% similarity match.

The tale of "Yuriko-sama" has been passed down through generations at Yurigahara High School, where she is believed to bring misfortune to those who defy her rule. To become a "Yuriko-sama," one must bear the name Yuriko. As a new school term begins, a new battle for the title of "Yuriko-sama" unfolds. Shimakura Mizuki, a close friend of Yasaka Yuriko, rises to the challenge of uncovering the truth behind this legendary figure. (

Recommendation: Cinderella Complex (2024) similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Cinderella Complex (2024)(シンデレラ・コンプレックス)

2024Japan
High SchoolPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeacher Male LeadAge GapExtramarital AffairRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeenager Female LeadThriller

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Psychological, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Aizawa Yosuke and Aizawa Mai are a couple admired by many for their teaching skills. However, Yosuke is involved in a relationship with Maezono Yura, a popular high school student with a captivating presence. Yura, who holds a mysterious secret, captivates those around her with her charm. As Mai seeks revenge on her husband's affair and a classmate named Kudo Kaname becomes involved, the situation takes a dark turn. This story is adapted from the manga series "Cinderella Complex" by Inoue Risako.

Recommendation: Horror Accidental 2 similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Horror Accidental 2(ホラー アクシデンタル2)

2016Japan
DramaHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokyo Kaiki Sake similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Tokyo Kaiki Sake(東京怪奇酒)

2021Japan
DramaHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseAdapted From A MangaComedy

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Actor Yosuke Sugino, despite his lack of comfort with horror, receives an opportunity to star in a horror film. After hearing about "Mysterious Sake" from manga artist Toru Seino during a guest appearance on his radio show, Sugino learns that the drink is said to be more effective on those who are easily frightened. Intrigued, Sugino decides to try "Mysterious Sake" as suggested. Each time he drinks it, a ghost storyteller emerges and shares a chilling tale with Sugino.

Recommendation: Fight for Fever similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Fight for Fever(半熟少年)

2018Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, and School Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8 similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadFamily RelationshipFriendshipLifeTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: Challenged (2009) similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Challenged (2009)(チャレンジド)

2009Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadBlind Male LeadBlindnessDisabilityJunior High SchoolLife

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

Discover the compelling narrative of a school teacher who endeavors to return to the classroom following the loss of his vision caused by a sickness. Witness the captivating human emotions that unfold as he upholds his dedication to teaching, emphasizes the significance of compassion towards others, and engages in spiritual connections with students and colleagues.

Recommendation: Hagane no Onna similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Hagane no Onna(ハガネの女)

2010Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterAdapted From A MangaSchool BullyingTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 36% similarity match.

After deciding to leave her teaching job to prepare for her upcoming marriage, Haga Ineko finds herself heartbroken when her fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding. Struggling to cope, she turns to alcohol until an old acquaintance offers her a position as a substitute teacher in a troubled class. Reluctantly accepting the job, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of bullying among the students. Despite facing threats for standing up against the bullies, Ineko remains determined to protect the victims and bring justice to the perpetrators. The title "Hagane" is a clever play on her name and surname, symbolizing the strength she must embody in order to confront these challenges as an educator.

Recommendation: Hagane no Onna Season 2 similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Hagane no Onna Season 2(ハガネの女 Season 2)

2011Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterAdapted From A MangaSchool BullyingTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 36% similarity match.

After receiving support from the children in her 4-3 class, Haga Ineko successfully passed her teacher's exam. At 36 years old, Haga, who had always been single, found herself surprised when her boyfriend and former assistant homeroom teacher, Wataru Shioda, proposed to her. As she admired the engagement ring he had given her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness. The dynamics in Haga's classroom changed when a new student named Tao, whose parents had been deported from Japan for entering illegally, was transferred in. Despite Tao's resentment towards Japan, Haga showed her love and care for him as one of her students. However, Tao faced challenges with some classmates, including Marii Kikuta, while others like Hiro Ebita and Airi Nakano tried to reach out to him. Unfortunately, Tao rejected their efforts and ended up being isolated, with rumors circulating that he had stolen something. The situation escalated as Tao became a target of bullying. Determined to break through to Tao, Haga decided to visit his previous school and speak with his former classmates.

Recommendation: Kuro  no Onna Kyoushi similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Kuro no Onna Kyoushi(黒の女教師)

2012Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseMultiple MainsTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

During the day, Takakura Yuko works as a regular chemistry teacher at a well-known government-run preparatory school. However, when night falls, she transforms into a heroic educator who tackles a range of challenging problems plaguing the school grounds. These issues go beyond simple disputes and include bullying, illicit relationships, drug use, and mind-altering substances. Takakura's approach is straightforward - she believes in fighting fire with fire. Alongside her colleagues, the classics teacher Uchida Sumire and the art teacher Fujii Aya, she is not afraid to bend the rules and even demand payment from those seeking her help. Despite their differences in personality and interests, the trio share a strong bond and work well together.

Recommendation: Kamen Teacher similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Kamen Teacher(仮面ティーチャー )

2013Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadActionAdapted From A MangaDelinquent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

Upon starting his new position at a high school, Gota Araki is designated as the homeroom teacher for the notorious 2nd Year, Class C. The students in this class are known for their violent behavior and lack of respect for authority. Despite being physically attacked by his students on his first day, Gota Araki chooses not to retaliate. He is determined to connect with the students and help them overcome their troubles, only to realize that they are more troubled than he initially thought. In a bid to make a difference, Gota Araki decides to unveil his mask. The question remains: will it be strength or compassion that leads to a positive change in his students? Inspired by the manga series "Kamen Teacher" created by Tooru Fujisawa.

Recommendation: Debusen similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
High SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadAdapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

Fukushima Mitsuru, a financially struggling individual, discovers the body of Fukushima Mitsuko, a deceased female teacher who bears a striking resemblance to him, while contemplating suicide in the Jukai forest near Mt. Fuji. Mitsuko appears to have been affluent based on her belongings left behind. Mitsuru decides to start a new life by impersonating Mitsuko, even though he faces challenges at his new job as a high school teacher surrounded by unruly students. Despite his initial intentions to escape, Mitsuru inadvertently ends up helping to reform the students due to a misunderstanding. Another issue arises for Mitsuru as he continues his masquerade as a female teacher, as the risk of being exposed as a cross-dressing male looms over him. Despite his moral struggles, Mitsuru grapples with his own desires and fantasies on a daily basis. This story is adapted from the novel series "Debusen" by Ando Yuma and illustrated by Asaki Masashi.

Recommendation: Ubai Ai, Koko Kyoshi similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Ubai Ai, Koko Kyoshi(奪い愛、高校教師)

2021Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingTeacher Male LeadBetrayalBetrayed By A Significant OtherIllnessInfidelityRomance

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

Tsuyuko Hoshino is employed as a nurse and dreams of pursuing a career as a violinist. She went through a divorce a couple of years ago when her former husband left her for a colleague. Tsuyuko now resides with her teenage daughter Akari Hoshino, who suffers from a heart condition. One day, Tsuyuko encounters Santa Fuyuno, a high school music teacher, at a local café where he is showcasing his flute skills. She is captivated by him, despite being aware of his engagement to Hanako Tonaka and their professional relationship at the same school. On the other hand, Akari, who struggles to trust others due to her father's abandonment, lacks friends at school. However, her homeroom teacher Santa Fuyuno shows care and concern for her, leading to romantic feelings developing between the two.

Recommendation: Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro(Eighteen Color-18才、私の色。-)

2022Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterLifeStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 36% similarity match.

An 18-year-old student in her third year of high school lacks self-assurance and faces challenges in defining her identity amidst external influences. (Beautylabo.jp)

Recommendation: Koko wa Ima kara Rinri desu similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Koko wa Ima kara Rinri desu(ここは今から倫理です。)

2021Japan
DramaHigh SchoolPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadEthicsLifeSchool BullyingSexual AssaultSexual ViolenceStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Psychological, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Takayanagi is an enigmatic high school teacher who instructs on ethics. Despite the facade of innocence maintained by his students, they grapple with issues such as bullying and self-harm. Takayanagi imparts philosophical concepts and ethical principles to his class. While the textbook may come across as dull, the teachings of historical figures like Socrates inspire the students to confront their personal challenges and navigate through life.

Recommendation: 35 sai no Koukousei similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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35 sai no Koukousei(35歳の高校生)

2013Japan
DramaHigh SchoolPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadFriendshipHidden IdentityLifeMelodramaSchool BullyingStudent Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Psychological, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The upcoming drama will focus on the transformation of a 35-year-old student who impacts her peers' lives and brings change to the school environment. It will delve into the harsh realities of modern high schools, such as bullying and truancy.

Recommendation: Jigoku Sensei Nube similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Jigoku Sensei Nube(地獄先生ぬ~べ~)

2014Japan
High SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadBetrayalComedyGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadHidden IdentityRomanceSupernaturalTeenager Supporting Character

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Meisuke Nueno, also known as Nube, is the homeroom teacher for a 2nd grade 3 class at a high school. Despite sometimes appearing foolish, he deeply cares for his students. In addition to his caring nature, Meisuke Nueno possesses a demonic hand which he uses to solve supernatural cases and protect his students from monsters.

Recommendation: Janus no Kagami similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Janus no Kagami(ヤヌスの鏡)

2019Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterAdapted From A MangaFantasyMental IllnessStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterViolence Against ChildrenYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, Psychological, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 35% similarity match.

Ozawa Hiromi, a sophomore in high school, resides with her stern grandmother Takako who limits her independence. After collapsing one day, Hiromi discovers a new alter ego named Yumi who possesses contrasting traits to Hiromi. Can Hiromi regain control over Yumi? (FujiTV)

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The Mysterious Class(남고괴담)

2021South Korea
High SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseFriendshipGhostInvestigationMysteryStudent Male LeadSupernaturalWeb SeriesYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, Horror, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

In our classroom, there are 21 students. "What do you mean... Your class initially had 20 students..!!" A calm fourth-grade class at Treasure High School. A story of friendship and suspense as they begin to doubt each other. Can they uncover the mystery of the ghost? (BambooNetwork.co.kr)

Recommendation: Full Swing similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Full Swing(フルスイング)

2008Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadNovel AdaptationBaseballBased On A True StoryIllnessLifeMelodramaSportsTeenager Supporting Character

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

A story unfolds about an esteemed hitting instructor who transitions into a role as a teacher at a high school. Michihiro Takabayashi spent three decades as a batting coach for seven different professional baseball teams, guiding more than 30 champions. Upon reaching 58 years old, he shifted gears to become a high school educator and forged strong connections with his students. Tragically, he succumbed to cancer before witnessing his first group of students graduate. (NHK)

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New Horror(新しい怖い)

2024Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Recommendation: Hakoniwa no Lemming similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Hakoniwa no Lemming(箱庭のレミング)

2021Japan
HorrorMiniseriesPsychologicalSuspenseAnthologySocial MediaThriller

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Psychological, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The internet's expansion has made social media an integral aspect of daily life for many individuals

Recommendation: ATM (2015) similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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ATM (2015)(공포의 ATM)

2015South Korea
HorrorMiniseriesPsychologicalSuspenseShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Psychological, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

"What actions would you take if someone had complete knowledge of your life?" This is the premise of the gripping psychological thriller web-drama "ATM

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Departures (2009)(おくりびと 怪奇譚)

2009Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Every installment features three enigmatic events experienced by funeral directors. Presented by Jyunji Inagawa. (MDL)

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Karma (2015)(驚異世紀)

2015Hong Kong
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Fear emanates from deep within us. The collection of eight tales will delve into various settings such as a medical facility, a grand estate, an academic scholar's life, a therapist skilled in hypnosis, an enigmatic elder, a murderer on the loose, an antique camera lens, and an opulent hotel. These narratives will intertwine through a common thread. Captured using cinematic cameras to deliver unsettling visuals that will test viewers' bravery. Most significantly, amidst the terror lies a profound message to contemplate.

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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadComedyTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man without any apparent strong interests surprisingly excels in connecting with troubled high school students. Referred to as a renowned savior of struggling schools, he arrives one day to help restore order in a class that had descended into chaos. His unorthodox responses and unconventional guidance to students not only surprise the teachers and staff, but also leave the troubled students themselves taken aback.

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Phantom Friend(幻のペンフレンド)

2001Japan
DramaHorrorSuspense

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Recommendation: Eien no Kimi e similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 33% similarity match.

Asakura Harumi, a music teacher in high school, and Kyoji Hiyama, a manager at a cabaret, initially clashed due to their differing circumstances. However, they eventually found themselves drawn to each other and fell in love. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were actually half-siblings. Upon learning the truth, Kyoji lashed out in anger and despair, while Harumi sought to be closer to him. Despite the initial harmony, Kyoji's past sins began to affect Harumi's mental health. Unaware of the true extent of the harm he had caused, Kyoji remained by her side as her condition worsened.

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Medaka(めだか)

2004Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadLifeNight SchoolTeacher Female Lead

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Takako Meguro has always dreamed of getting married and leaving her job. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes a teacher at a night school. Initially, she lacks motivation and doesn't take her job seriously. But she soon realizes that teaching at night school is more challenging than she anticipated. The students are a mix of high-school dropouts, businessmen, cabaret girls, and other unique individuals. Many of them are older than Takako, and she even discovers that one of her former elementary school classmates is among the students. Adjusting to her new schedule of working at night and sleeping during the day, Takako finds herself unable to attend social events to meet potential partners. Despite feeling resigned to this new way of life, a particular incident sparks a fire within Takako, leading to a passionate outburst towards her students.

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Tales Of Terror 5(怪談新耳袋5)

2006Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Recommendation: Ghosttown similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Ghosttown(GHOSTTOWN)

2019Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to Aku no Kyoten Josho
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Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
DramaHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryAnthologyHistorical

Like Aku no Kyoten Josho, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Kaidan - Horror Classics" showcases chilling tales penned by acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors Yasunari Kawabata, Osamu Dazai, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, & Saisei Muro. Episode 1: One Arm / Kataude / Episode 2: The Leafy Cherry Tree and Magic Flute / Hazakura to Mateki / Episode 3: The Nose / Hana / Episode 4: Latter Days / Nochi no Hi /