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Inspiration can arise from unexpected sources. Lu Da Xiang, a former professional baseball player dismissed due to his volatile temper, transitions into a high school social studies teacher and takes on the role of homeroom teacher for the 8th Class of third-year students. Despite his frank and fiery demeanor, Da Xiang harbors genuine concern for his students' success and aims to help them pass their exams and graduate. Tang Ke Xin, an English teacher and school counselor, supports Da Xiang in his endeavors, while Li Kang Bao, a teacher from the rival 7th Class, disapproves of his unorthodox teaching methods. Will Da Xiang be able to achieve his goal of ensuring that at least half of his homeroom class successfully graduates?

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.

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.

A comedic series taking place in a school during the 1980s revolves around a subtle rivalry between teachers and students over who gets to enjoy the school-provided lunch.

This drama showcases the yearnings for the past and the aspirations of youth. Yuika Satonaka, a first-year university student, moved to Tokyo to pursue her education. Despite having a fresh start, she felt lost and uninterested in everything around her. During a school orientation, she was captivated by a spontaneous performance by a group of struggling actors called "Shimokita Sundays." Their unique play brought laughter back into Yuika's life, a feeling she had long forgotten. Inspired by their performance, Yuika decides to audition for the group, despite their lack of popularity and audience. (TV Asahi)

A young girl aspires to be a webtoon artist. To gather inspiration, she decides to join an archery club filled with attractive boys by taking on the role of the team's manager.

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.

Ishihara Santaro is a salesperson in the electronics industry known for his ability to entertain customers with his distinctive red nose. Despite his charm, he struggles with making actual sales and ultimately loses his job. With the help of his former teacher, he lands a new job as a junior high school teacher at a hospital, where he works with children who are too ill to attend regular school. Despite his efforts to bring laughter to the children through comedy, he fails to make them smile. His focus on humor is criticized by Tagawa, an elementary school teacher, who believes education should be the priority. Despite facing challenges and conflicts with Tagawa and pediatrician Haruka, Santaro remains determined to bring joy to the children.

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.

An ultra-realistic drama about empathy follows Yeo Joo, a first-year student in the 23rd design class, as she navigates campus life with different 'concepts' to embrace her fresh start

After an unexpected accident, the basketball prodigy Zhong Da Hai undergoes a transformation into a girl. Despite this change, Zhong Da Hai remains determined to pursue their dream and inadvertently becomes a cheerleader for the basketball team. To maintain their secret, Zhong Da Hai must pretend in front of their close friend Lu Xing Qi, all while dealing with the surveillance of Ye Ran, a doctor assigned to monitor them. The situation is filled with comedic moments! However, the truth is that Zhong Da Hai is actually a girl with a gender identity disorder, mistakenly believing themselves to be a boy due to their condition.

NHK Special "Human Body" is a promotional drama that portrays the interconnected organs of the body in a school setting. This unique drama uses the latest scientific discoveries and presents the organs as characters in a romantic comedy.

Akane Kinomiya, a 19-year-old college student, reunites with Yuto Tominaga at their university, where they realize they attended the same elementary and middle schools. Yuto Tominaga is known for his popularity among female students, and he teasingly comments on Akane Kinomiya's plain appearance. Motivated by his words, Akane Kinomiya decides to undergo a makeover and seeks the help of a mysterious hairstylist named Makoto at a beauty salon. Thanks to Makoto's expertise, Akane Kinomiya achieves a more fashionable look.

The narrative centers around the tensions between inexperienced educators and the challenges faced by high school students. Jang Yi San is a shy and ineffective homeroom teacher assigned to instruct Eun Byul, the sole daughter of a notorious mob boss. Eun Byul has just enrolled at MyungMoon High and lacks the motivation to excel.

Yoon Hee Yeol aspires to become a singer, while Yoo Eun Ho has ambitions of being a writer

Wu De High School used to be well-known for its successful baseball team. Unfortunately, when their star coach Xu Lei departed two decades ago, the school's reputation and achievements went downhill. The baseball team and its players lost their motivation and the positive traditions of the past began to fade away. The school's principal is determined to locate Coach Xu, who currently resides in a poor neighborhood, in hopes of revitalizing the baseball team and the school as a whole. In order to persuade Xu to return, the principal even fabricates a story about his lost love. Eventually, Xu agrees to come back and rejoin the team. However, it becomes apparent that the situation is more complicated than initially anticipated.

Ikuko, Ryoku, and Yamako are three girls with low physical strength who are students at Kitaishi Kiyama High School. They are members of a club known as the "Super Power Research Department," where they explore psychic abilities on a daily basis, despite never witnessing them being used. Their daily routine revolves around investigating psychic powers, creating a whimsical and vibrant atmosphere. (AOI Pro.)

Muso Tsutomu, who was elected as the Vice Chairman of the PTA due to his dedication to his grandchild, has decided to seek re-election for another term. Although many of the current PTA directors, such as Uchida Junko who is being considered for the position of Chairman, will continue in their roles, there are also some new members joining the PTA board.

A unique offshoot of the Gokushufudo series, featuring Tatsu as the instructor for a household management course.

Pang Kam Tsau strikes a deal with A-Goddess Yim Ga Lai to mentor some young athletes from the local soccer team, aiming to help them excel in both academics and sports. However, various challenges arise during their mentorship, such as family issues, romantic entanglements, and obstacles within the soccer team itself.

After turning 50, Ozu faced a significant challenge in his life. While serving as the manager of a branch of his bank in New York, Ozu was instructed to engage in illegal transactions. He was eventually apprehended for his involvement in these activities and was taken into custody. Upon his release from prison, Ozu returned to Japan to discover that he had lost everything he had worked for: his career, reputation, family, and possessions. All that remained were his expensive suits and the stigma of being a former convict. Ozu found a temporary position as a teacher at a private high school in Tokyo. However, there was a major issue - he despised children. In fact, his misanthropy ran so deep that he struggled to see others as human beings. This made teaching impossible for him. To complicate matters, the students at the school had lost their drive. Ozu was unable to connect with the children, nor was he receptive to learning from them. This narrative is portrayed with a humorous twist as Ozu and his students navigate through tumultuous yet amusing experiences, leading to valuable lessons learned by Ozu.

The narrative follows a teenager who joins the realm of track and field. (Tokyograph) Taken from the book "Isshun no Kaze ni Nare" by Sato Takako.

DASADA revolves around a high school filled with female students. Initially uneventful, the story takes a turn when the least fashionable girl in class launches a new fashion brand called DASADA. It explores themes of friendship and pursuing one's aspirations. (keyavids.com)

Asuka Nishino, a student representative, is privy to the confidential tales of her male classmates. One of the secrets she uncovered is that the student with the lowest test score must confess their feelings as a penalty. Among them is the person she admires, Igarashi. Asuka fantasizes about being confessed to by Igarashi, even if it's just part of a punishment game, and decides to take a bold step.

Kamiya Utako's challenging family background and past trauma have hindered her ability to look ahead to the future since she was young. Upon starting high school in the spring of 2019, Utako bonded with five classmates and together they established a group named "Fanfare" to share their aspirations and dance. The narrative revolves around a group of high school students navigating through obstacles and dangers as they strive to build connections with one another. (DramaWiki)

In April of 2018, a female student named Kawase Haruka joined the baseball club at Tochigi Prefectural Kanuma High School as a player. Despite her friend Mogi Mayu's suggestion to enjoy her high school life instead, Haruka dedicated herself to practicing hard with the boys. She worked alongside her classmate Sonoda Harumichi, refusing to let her gender hold her back. However, as a female player, Haruka faced a barrier in her dream to compete in the prestigious Koshien tournament due to high school baseball rules. In 2020, the cancellation of the first Koshien tournament post-war due to the pandemic hit Haruka and her classmates hard. Despite losing their motivation, Haruka continued to train diligently on her own. Moved by Haruka's determination, Sonoda and his friends decided to support her in finding a way to compete in official matches, even if it meant breaking the rules.

Cha Gong Chan gained admission to the prestigious Myoung Mun High School in the wealthy Gangnam District due to his talent in soccer. However, after he decides to stop playing, he becomes isolated and begins skipping classes. One day, a stunning new girl arrives at the school, and the moment she enters his classroom, Gong Chan is captivated by her. Suddenly, he feels a renewed excitement about attending school, but the school administrator warns him that one more absence will lead to his expulsion. Determined, Gong Chan pledges not to abandon either his education or his newfound affection.

The narrative revolves around Do Yeon, a high school student who might appear aloof yet is actually quite laid-back, along with her three male friends, each possessing their own unique appeal

Shinomura Etsuko is determined to establish a girls' crew team at her school, but she must recruit a minimum of four other members to make it happen. Throughout the series, she faces various challenges like recruiting members, handling the responsibilities of being a captain, undergoing rigorous training, and encountering setbacks. With the support of her coach, childhood friend, and the boys' rowing team, Shinomura and her team manage to conquer these obstacles. This sports drama highlights themes of hope, hard work, and perseverance, adapted from the novel "Ganbatte Ikimasshoi" by Shikimura Yoshiko.

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

The plot of this drama revolves around a cheerleading team from a high school in Kanagawa Prefecture that emerged victorious in the All-US cheerleading competition. The final summer break of high school is a time filled with unforgettable moments and optimism. In July 2006, the summer of a lifetime begins for 18 girls! Initially leading ordinary lives and unsure of their future, the girls feel unremarkable. However, everything changes when they stumble upon cheerleading. Cheerleading becomes the focal point of their lives, overshadowing fashion, academics, and relationships. Witness as they unite towards a common objective and embark on an exhilarating summer journey together! (Fuji TV)

In this amusing school comedy, the main character is not a youthful and lively teacher or a trendy student. Instead, it is an elderly man with hearing difficulties who finds himself in a challenging situation at the deteriorating Emperor Gakuen high school, a hub for troublemakers. When he is placed in charge of the senior class 3-D, the delinquents find it hard to continue their mischief at their usual pace due to the old man's slow reactions. Despite their efforts to push him to the limit in each episode, the old man always manages to come back to life at the riverbank of the Acheron after facing near-death situations. What will happen next in this elderly man's school journey? Join in on the laughter, tears, and relaxation as this laid-back old man navigates through the chaos of this simple school comedy.

Makoto Kiryu is a youthful physical education instructor working at a middle school. In her youth, Makoto was a member of a motorcycle group and left high school prematurely. After reflecting on her choices, Makoto decided to pursue higher education and eventually landed a job as a physical education teacher. While she excels in sports, she struggles with teaching dance, a mandatory subject for the students. Makoto attempts to blend in and not draw attention from her students.

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.

The comedic tale revolves around a group of high school boys who mistakenly believe that joining club activities will make them popular. Despite lacking genuine interest, they haphazardly decide to join a sports-focused club at their school.

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

Asakura, a low-ranking high school student, was chosen to be part of the school festival organizing committee. His goal is to date Ito Mayumi, a popular girl at school, in order to break down social barriers. The plan to dismantle the social hierarchy was progressing smoothly until an unexpected incident occurred, leading to an unforeseen turn of events. Thus begins the tragicomic tale of a peculiar class upheaval.

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)

A team of youths come together over ping pong while unraveling a 20-year-old mystery, playing a part in revitalizing Tengyuan. Yan Xiao Xi, a skilled player mentored by her guardian, moves to Tengyuan College and catches the eye of Qi Jing Hao, the charming head of the Ping Pong club. Jing convinces Yan to join, convinced that her presence will elevate the team. Their goal is to claim victory in the National Academy Cup and bring back the club's former prestige.

Kazuya Okinoshima works as an educator at a challenging school. One day, he encounters an angel who assigns him a set of tasks from a higher power. These missions are crucial for him to complete, or else he faces dire consequences. Tendo remains the angel, while Kazuya bears a striking resemblance to the original Shiro.

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.

Three years ago, the formerly all-female Himeno High School began accepting male students, though it remained predominantly female. Eikichi Mizushima, a former member of the swimming team at the prestigious Aoba High School in Tokyo, transferred to Himeji while his father started a new business in New York, choosing to live with his grandfather Kamekichi. Yosuke Yamamoto, eager to start a boys' sports club, was excited to learn about Eikichi's swimming background. Other notable boys in the school included Senichi Kawasaki, known as "Wolf Boy Sen", the popular Iwao Iwata, and Hideki Sano, the son of a supermarket president. Eikichi's presence began to influence the boys at school, leading to a shift in their perspectives. Surrounded by a diverse group of characters, including senior Shiori Yazawa and student body president Kayo Oba, Eikichi found himself in a unique environment. The school's wind ensemble member Kozue Kitagawa, substitute teacher Hijiri Saotome, English teacher Natsuko Ohara, and classic literature teacher Haruka Koshino all contributed to the colorful cast of characters at the school, along with the mysterious coffee shop owner Kozo Kasuya.

March marks the time for graduations, a period of farewells, shattered dreams, and loss. Life presents challenges that must be overcome, symbolizing the essence of graduation. As the saying goes, "Goodbye is not the end." Graduation signifies a new beginning rather than an end. This spring, Fuji TV will broadcast a special drama centered on the theme of graduation, featuring a graduation song. The plot revolves around "4 stories linked to popular graduation songs," all set within a radio program. The drama, a poignant and heartwarming tale, delves into the graduation narratives of the radio host and the program's listeners.