Gokusen Season 2 - Asian drama recommendation
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Gokusen Season 2(ごくせん 2)

2005Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolPhysically Strong Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYakuzaYouth

After six months, Shirokin Gakuen has shut down. Yamaguchi Kumiko now teaches a small group of children who struggle to connect with her teaching methods. Unexpectedly, she is offered a position at Kurogin Gakuen, where she becomes the teacher of a rowdy 3D class, making her previous students seem well-behaved in comparison. To keep her job, she must once again conceal her true identity as the fourth generation of the Oedo Family, a well-known yakuza group.

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Recommendation: Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho(新・信長公記~クラスメイトは戦国武将~)

2022Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 59% similarity match.

A tale revolving around a secondary school populated by troublemakers and a privileged group with duplicates of renowned military leaders from Japan's Warring States era engaged in conflicts

Recommendation: Sugarless similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Sugarless(シュガーレス)

2012Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterGangMale Centered PlotTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

At Kujima High School, the rule known as the Windmill dictates a competitive environment where male students fight fiercely to climb to the top. Shiba Gaku, a first-year student, is constantly engaged in battles to achieve this goal. (

Recommendation: Ochanigosu similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadYouthRomance

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

Recommendation: High Position similar to Gokusen Season 2
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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthSupernaturalTeenager Male LeadTime Travel

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Mitsuhiko Amano, a 46-year-old office worker, recently lost his job and received news of his wife wanting a divorce. His daughter has chosen to stay with her mother due to her strained relationship with him. Feeling defeated, Mitsuhiko decides to visit a soapland, but a fall causes him to lose consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself back in 1986, in his teenage body, surrounded by familiar faces including his future wife, Sachiko. Unsure if this is a near-death experience or a second chance at life, Mitsuhiko ponders how he can make the most of this opportunity to change his future. Will he finally find the courage to approach Satsuki, the girl he had a crush on in high school? The story is inspired by the manga "High Posi" written by Takashi Kira.

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Dragon Zakura(ドラゴン桜)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sakuragi Kenji, a struggling lawyer and former motorcycle gang member, is determined to help underperforming high school students with an average score of 36 get accepted into Tokyo University (Toudai), Japan's most prestigious educational institution. Despite the school's financial troubles, Sakuragi has set a goal to mentor 5 students to successfully enter Toudai, driven by his personal ambition. Along with providing valuable tips for Toudai entrance exams, "Dragon Zakura" also imparts important life lessons.

Recommendation: My Boss, My Hero similar to Gokusen Season 2
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My Boss, My Hero(マイ★ボス マイ★ヒーロー)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYakuzaYouthCharacter DevelopmentFather-Son RelationshipHidden IdentityOrganized Crime

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Yakuza, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sakaki Makio, also known as "Tornado", is a rugged 27-year-old who dropped out of high school. Despite not excelling academically, his father insists he return to school to earn his diploma. With the help of a friend who is the principal of a nearby school, Makio is enrolled. Failing to graduate means losing the opportunity to become the boss to his younger brother, Mikio. Makio must also pretend to be a 17-year-old while at school to keep his true identity a secret. Any slip-up could jeopardize his chances of both finishing high school and taking over as boss. Initially struggling with his violent tendencies, Makio gradually discovers the value of education beyond exams and textbooks.

Recommendation: Misaki Number One!! similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthEmotionally Strong Female LeadMiniseriesTeacher Female LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

One unexpected day, Misaki, the top hostess at a club in Roppongi, finds herself becoming a high school teacher. Surprisingly, she is assigned as the homeroom teacher for Class 2Z, a unique class known for its unruly students. Despite the challenging situation, Misaki confronts the students with her unwavering positivity and determination, never backing down. This story is adapted from the manga "Misaki Number One!!" by Fujisaki Masato.

Recommendation: Kamen Teacher similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Kamen Teacher(仮面ティーチャー )

2013Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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: Setoutsumi (2017) similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthLifeTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Utsumi leads a solitary life as he lacks companionship. When he isn't attending his private institute after school, he often finds himself idling by the riverside. One day, his routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Shokichi Seto, a former soccer player with time on his hands. The two strike up a friendship and are soon joined by Ichigo Kashimura and Hatsumi, fellow classmates from their high school.

Recommendation: Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Upon transferring to a school in Gunma Prefecture, high school student Nori Kamitsuki was taken aback by the noticeable cultural distinctions. Nori finds himself smitten with his classmate Kyo Shinooka, yet she remains loyal to her roots and declares her preference for dating someone from Gunma. To compound matters, Nori becomes embroiled in a confrontation with the rival prefectures of Tochigi and Ibaraki.

Recommendation: Are You Ready? Hey You Girl! similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!(覚悟はいいかそこの女子)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamous Male LeadNice Male LeadRomance

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Furuya Towa is a good-looking young man who has always attracted female admirers but has never been in a relationship and remains inexperienced. Determined to find a girlfriend, he sets his sights on the stylish and attractive freshman Misono Miwa. Despite her initial rejection when he asks her out, Towa finds himself falling more and more in love with her as he spends time thinking about her. (ANN)

Recommendation: High&Low: The Worst Episode.O similar to Gokusen Season 2
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High&Low: The Worst Episode.O(HiGH&LOW THE WORST EPISODE.O)

2019Japan
ActionComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceGangMiniseriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative depicts the events following the altercation in the storage units of the High & Low film at the Oya Institute. Fujio and Tsukasa were both enrolled at Oya High School, but Fujio had to transfer to a rural school near his grandfather's residence to assist with his care. Upon arriving at the institute, new students will attempt to assert their dominance.

Recommendation: Shonan Junai Gumi! similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Shonan Junai Gumi!(湘南純愛組!)

2020Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAttempted SuicideSchool BullyingSchool ViolenceTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Prior to transforming into the legendary Great Teacher Onizuka, Ekichi Onizuka and Ryuji Danma were part of the notorious motorcycle gang Oni-Baku. When not causing mischief on their bikes, this pair could be seen attending school - primarily focused on charming the ladies.

Recommendation: Gokusen Season 3 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Gokusen Season 3(ごくせん 3)

2008Japan
ActionComedyDramaPhysically Strong Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthOrganized CrimeSignature MoveTeacher Female LeadTeenager Male LeadVice Principal Supporting Character

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Drama, Physically Strong Female Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Sawatari Goro is currently serving as the vice principal at Akado High School

Recommendation: Bokutachi ga Yarimashita similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Bokutachi ga Yarimashita(僕たちがやりました)

2017Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDramaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYakuzaStudent Female LeadSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadThriller

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Yakuza themes with a 47% similarity match.

High school students Tobio, Maru, Isami, and Paisen, who is now 20 years old and graduated from high school some time ago, are satisfied with their current situations. Their daily routine takes a drastic turn one day when they decide to retaliate against the delinquents who brutally attacked Maru by planting a homemade bomb at a neighboring school. However, the bomb, originally meant to frighten the delinquents, unexpectedly causes a massive explosion resulting in numerous casualties, including friends and upperclassmen. This event marks the beginning of their life on the run.

Recommendation: Ao Haru Ride similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Ao Haru Ride(アオハライド Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFirst LoveRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

Recommendation: Drop (2023) similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Drop (2023)(ドロップ)

2023Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Male LeadTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

The narrative follows a 15-year-old student in junior high school named Hiroshi. He decides to switch from a private school to a public one with the intention of imitating the troublemakers in his comic books. Upon his arrival, he is confronted by the school's most infamous troublemaker, Iguchi Tatsuya, and is ultimately defeated and apprehended by a detective. However, he earns respect by winning a one-on-one brawl against a student from a different school, propelling him into the world of troublemakers where he engages in fighting against rival schools.

Recommendation: Ao Haru Ride Season 2 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Ao Haru Ride Season 2(アオハライド Season 2)

2024Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Yoshioka Futaba was a former middle school student who developed feelings for her kind classmate Tanaka Kou. Unfortunately, their young romance faced challenges, leading to their separation when Kou had to move to Nagasaki. However, fate brought them back together in high school when Kou transferred to Futaba's class as they approached the end of their academic year. Much to Futaba's surprise, Kou had changed his surname and now displayed a cold and distant demeanor. Despite this, they found themselves growing closer once again. The situation became complicated when Futaba discovered that another classmate, originally from Nagasaki, had also been hurt by Kou in middle school. As their reunion unfolds, will Futaba and Kou's renewed relationship lead to love or more heartbreak?

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Gokusen(ごくせん)

2002Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolPhysically Strong Female LeadYakuzaYouthMafiaOlder Woman-Younger ManSignature MoveTeacher Female LeadUnrequited Love

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, Physically Strong Female Lead, Yakuza, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

The tale follows a youthful, optimistic educator who joins Shirokin Gakuen with the aim of positively impacting the students' lives. However, Yamaguchi Kumiko is taken aback when she is assigned as the homeroom teacher of 3-D, known as the most challenging class in the school. The students in this class have brightly colored hair, disheveled uniforms, and show a complete lack of respect towards her. The class leader, Sawada Shin, is clever but lazy. He becomes intrigued by Yamaguchi's unique approach to teaching. Despite the students' attempts to intimidate her into resigning, they are unsuccessful. Unbeknownst to everyone, Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heiress of the Ooedo Group, a well-known yakuza organization. Although her family expects her to assume the role of Ojou after her grandfather's passing, they have come to terms with Yamaguchi's desire to be an educator. Over time, the students develop a deep respect for their unorthodox teacher due to her unwavering dedication to them, and they affectionately nickname her Yankumi.

Recommendation: Investor Z similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Investor Z(インベスターZ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBusinessSchool ClubTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Zaizen Takashi is a first-year student at Dojuku High School, renowned for its exceptional educational standards in Japan. Notably, it is the sole high school that does not require tuition fees. The unique approach to funding this institution involves placing high-achieving students in the 'investment club', where they generate profits. Takashi is eventually recruited into the club and becomes captivated by the world of investing.

Recommendation: Ketai Sosakan 7 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Ketai Sosakan 7(ケータイ捜査官7)

2008Japan
ActionDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterSci-FiTeenager Male LeadTokusatsu

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 47% similarity match.

In the debut episode, high schooler Keita is revealed to be a covert "network investigator" working for a mysterious group. After transferring to a new school in Tokyo, Keita becomes dissatisfied with his new surroundings. When his close friend from his previous school arrives in Tokyo, they decide to flee together. During their escape, they encounter a hostile robot at a construction site, only to be rescued by a man named Takimoto and his peculiar companion - a cell phone that possesses limbs and advanced cognitive abilities. This innovative Buddy Keitai cell phone, equipped with "human-like intelligence features," is scheduled for release in Japan in April.

Recommendation: GTO: Remake Season 2 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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GTO: Remake Season 2(GTO リメイク版連続ドラマ (第2期))

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthEmotionally Strong Male LeadSchool BullyingTeacher Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Onizuka returns to his alma mater in Shonan, Japan as a substitute teacher. While there, he encounters challenging situations such as a student's pregnancy and another student's school refusal. Throughout his time at the high school, Onizuka's background is uncovered by individuals who were acquainted with him in the past.

Recommendation: Black School Rules (2019) similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Black School Rules (2019)(ブラック校則)

2019Japan
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

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Recommendation: Neverland (2001) similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Neverland (2001)(ネバーランド)

2001Japan
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthNovel AdaptationSupernaturalTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Seiran Gakuen is a prestigious private boys' high school. As summer break begins, Yoshikuni, Mitsuhiro, Kanji, and Iwatsuki have all chosen to stay at the school's Shoraikan dormitory instead of going home for various reasons. Yoshikuni, who is in a relationship with Hiroko, decides to distance himself from her without giving a clear explanation. This leaves Hiroko feeling unsatisfied and confused. During a trip to buy dinner supplies, Yoshikuni and Mitsuhiro encounter Osamu, a day student, and later run into Hiroko and her friend Aki. Aki questions Yoshikuni's sudden change in behavior towards Hiroko, leading to an emotional outburst from Hiroko. The commotion is witnessed by Takagi, a dormitory resident from the neighboring building. In the following days, Mitsuhiro's step-mother Keiko pays a visit to the Shoraikan dormitory, where Mitsuhiro behaves coldly towards her, displaying a side of himself that is unfamiliar to her.

Recommendation: Boys Este similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

Recommendation: Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

To coincide with the premiere of the film "Teiichi no Kuni", FujiTV is airing a series of five spin-off dramas showcasing the five main actors portraying characters competing for the position of student council president alongside Teiichi. The students are holding planning sessions for the council elections at Kaitei, the café located next to their school. Each episode highlights a different actor in the lead role. (Credit: DoramaWorld.blogspot)

Recommendation: Ying Ye 3+1 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ActionComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 6 similar to Gokusen Season 2
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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFantasyTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Strawberry Seminar similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
ComedyDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Gokusen Season 2
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
ComedyDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesTeacher Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% 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.

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Sayonara, High School(さよなら、ハイスクール)

2022Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: All About Secrets similar to Gokusen Season 2
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All About Secrets(秘果)

2017China
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBasketball Player Male LeadFriends To LoversRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Duan Bo Wen, a well-liked student and basketball standout, is facing family issues due to ongoing conflicts between his father and stepmother. Yu Chi Zi and her friend Si Jia Li offer their support to Bo Wen during this challenging time. Jia Li, envious of Chi Zi's bond with Bo Wen, struggles to win his affection despite her best attempts. With a new teacher catching Bo Wen's eye, will he and his friends be able to overcome their hidden secrets and reach college?

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The Day I Skipped School for You 3(教室的那一间第三季)

2020China
ComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTransfer Student Female LeadWeb Series

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Chen Mo and his companions are fortunate to be brought together in a humanities course. The beginning of the new semester introduces fresh faces to the class - an endearing and straightforward transfer student from rural areas, a commanding class leader, and a sensitive class counselor. (chinesedrama.info)

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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceSexual ContentStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Five young men enroll at a school that was previously exclusive to female students

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Princess Princess D(プリンセス・プリンセスD)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolMale Centered PlotMultiple MainsRomanceTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

At a school for boys where a unique tradition involves selecting boys to dress up as girls for school events, Yutaka Mikoto, Shihoudani Yuujirou, and Kouno Tooru have been chosen as this year's Princess team. Not impressed by the lackluster performances of the current Princesses, Hanazono Otoya forms his own group of Dark Princesses to compete for the students' interest.

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Switch Girl!! Season 2(スイッチガール!! 2)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityKidnappingRomanceStudent Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Nika and Arata have finally become a couple, and their attractive appearance and affectionate demeanor make them the most admired pair in school. The upcoming season will depict their deepening bond and potential progression to a more serious stage in their relationship. As they embark on new adventures with their friends, Nika faces the challenge of concealing her true personality. The storyline also delves into the personal struggles of their friends, with Nika and Arata offering their support and guidance.

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49(49)

2013Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipSlight RomanceSpirit PossessionSupernaturalTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Dan, a freshman in high school, struggles academically and athletically and prefers to spend his leisure time at home. However, one day, his deceased father's spirit inhabits Dan's body. His father, who had excelled in various areas, now bestows his talents upon Dan. As a result, Dan excels in basketball, gains popularity, and even starts dating a well-liked girl at school. His newfound success and mature perspective begin to influence his classmates, who are initially surprised by his transformation. Eventually, his friends uncover the truth behind his sudden change.

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Kyo Kara Ore wa!!(今日から俺は!!)

2018Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolYakuzaYouth1980sSchool RivalrySlapstickSlight RomanceTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Friendship, High School, Yakuza, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Mitsuhashi Takashi and Itou Shinji, who are new students, decide to use their fresh start at a different school to transform themselves from unpopular and bored individuals into delinquents. Despite initially conflicting due to Itou's sense of justice and Mitsuhashi's mischievous nature, they eventually become close friends. Together, they embark on various escapades with the goal of becoming the most notorious troublemakers in Japan. This story is based on the manga series "Kyo Kara Ore wa!!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

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Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi Season 2(恋の病と野郎組 Season2)

2022Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFluffyMultiple MainsNaive Male LeadNice Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Is it possible for these 8 boys to conquer their anxiety when talking to girls? In the second season, they must attempt to secure a girlfriend by any means necessary

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Tong: Memories(통: 메모리즈)

2016South Korea
ActionDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthGangShort Length SeriesStreet FightTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Action, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

What transforms a young boy into an iconic fighter? Lee Jung Woo has always had a quick temper and dislikes being pushed around. While growing up in Busan, he learns to defend himself against bullies, ultimately becoming a local legend and the leading street fighter in Busan. His closest companion is Kwon Doo Hyun, who often finds himself overshadowed by Jung Woo. “Tong: Memories” is a South Korean web film and is regarded as the prequel to the well-known webtoon “Tong.”

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My Dearest Friends(亲爱的朋友)

2023China
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamilyStudent Female LeadWeb Series

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Luo Dan Ni is dissatisfied with her life as a grown-up, which is vastly different from what she had envisioned in her youth. Once a talented student with a bright future, her life did not unfold as expected. After a car accident sends her back to high school, she seizes the opportunity to alter her fate armed with adult wisdom. Determined, she makes new choices in pursuit of the future she once dreamed of.

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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipLifeTeacher Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% 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.

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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

This school comedy follows a girls' high school that transitions to a co-ed institution, only to find that the new male students do not meet their standards. In response, a group of girls initiates a project to transform the boys into "princes." --Tokyograph

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Koko wa Greenwood(ここはグリーン・ウッド)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolRomanceStudent Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

The plot unfolds at Rokuto Academy, an exclusive school for boys, focusing on Hasukawa Kazuya, a newcomer to the unique Greenwood Dormitory, a converted mental institution. His initial shock arises when he finds out that his roommate is Kisaragi Shun, who seems to be a female student. (Tokyograph)

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Hagane no Onna(ハガネの女)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool BullyingTeacher Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% 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.

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Hagane no Onna Season 2(ハガネの女 Season 2)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool BullyingTeacher Female Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% 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.

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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCross-DressingMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% 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.

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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

A school drama series with a significant impact on idol dramas in Taiwan, consisting of 3 seasons and featuring 5 generations of students. The first season spanned 155 episodes, showcasing the 1st to 3rd generations of students. The second season, with 29 episodes, focused on the 4th to early 5th generations of students. The third season concluded with 14 episodes, highlighting the later half of the 5th generation of students.

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Be My Boyfriend(오늘부터 계약연애)

2021South Korea
ComedyDramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthContract RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx Comes BackRomanceStudent Female LeadWeb Series

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

An average guy named Lee Seung Min finds himself in an unexpected situation when the school's most popular girl, Oh Ji Na, who is an aspiring idol trainee, suggests that they pretend to be in a relationship

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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like Gokusen Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% 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.