Hammer Session! - Asian drama recommendation
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Hammer Session!(ハンマーセッション!)

2010Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyCrime Against A PropertyCriminal Male LeadDistrustful Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFestival SettingFugitive Male LeadGangster Male LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Following a police truck crash, two prisoners successfully fled from custody. One of the escapees is a notorious gangster, while the other is known as Otowa Yonko, a swindler who targets criminals and terrorists for money. By chance, Otowa Yonko assumes the identity of Hachisuka Goro and takes on a new role as a teacher at a local high school, as part of a unique agreement known as "Hammer Session" with the school's principal. This story is adapted from the manga series "Hammer Session!" created by Koganemaru Yamato and Yatsu Hiroyuki, with illustrations by Tanahashi Namoshiro.

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Hammer Session

Recommendation: Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo similar to Hammer Session!
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Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo(荒ぶる季節の乙女どもよ。)

2020Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLGBTQ+RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kazusa Onodera is a freshman in high school and a part of the literature club along with four other members - Niina Sugawara, Rika Sonezaki, Momoko Sudo, and Hitoha Hongo. Despite their unique personalities, the girls are not very popular and often face ridicule from their peers. They have not been involved in any romantic relationships. Kazusa feels a mix of embarrassment and intrigue when reading books with explicit content. During a club discussion about their bucket list, Niina suddenly speaks out, possibly influenced by the stories they have been reading.

Recommendation: Densetsu no Kyoshi similar to Hammer Session!
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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 27% 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.

Recommendation: The Big Boss Season 2 similar to Hammer Session!
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The Big Boss Season 2(班长大人第二季)

2017China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthNeighbors' RelationshipParodyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

This year, Ye Mu Xi celebrates her 18th birthday. Ye Mu Xi and Liao Dan Yi have developed a strong bond, but their relationship is put to the test by unforeseen events. Will their friendship evolve into something more? Or will they continue to be just childhood friends?

Recommendation: Misaki Number One!! similar to Hammer Session!
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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% 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: Gomenne Seishun! similar to Hammer Session!
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Gomenne Seishun!(ごめんね青春!)

2014Japan
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBroadcasting IndustryCharacter DevelopmentFemale Chases Male FirstRadio Station SettingRomanceStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hara Heisuke, a 31-year-old teacher at a high school in Shizuoka, is an ordinary individual rather than a remarkable one. However, his life took a turn for the worse due to a tragic incident that occurred 14 years ago. Since then, he has felt a sense of duty to his hometown and alma mater. In the meantime, it has been announced that the boys' school where he teaches will be combined with a girls' school in the vicinity due to a decrease in student enrollment next year.

Recommendation: Be My Boyfriend similar to Hammer Session!
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Be My Boyfriend(오늘부터 계약연애)

2021South Korea
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthContract RelationshipDramaEx Comes BackHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% 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

Recommendation: The Flatterer (2015) similar to Hammer Session!
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The Flatterer (2015)(아부쟁이 얍!)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A WebtoonDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative follows Park Gun, who enrolls in a high school populated by troublemakers and students who have previously left the educational system. (TMDb)

Recommendation: H2: Kimi to Ita Hibi similar to Hammer Session!
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H2: Kimi to Ita Hibi(H2〜君といた日々)

2005Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClumsy Female LeadRomanceSportsSports InjuryStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kunimi Hiro was a talented pitcher during his time in junior high school, but his baseball career came to an end when he was diagnosed with a condition that affected his elbow. He decided to shift his focus to soccer when he joined Senkawa Senior High School's team. However, his passion for baseball is reignited when he joins a new team led by Koga Haruka. In a surprising turn of events, he faces off against his former friend and rival Tachibana Hideo, who now attends Meiwa No.1 High School. The encounter is witnessed by Hideo's girlfriend Amamiya Hikari, who also happens to be Hiro's childhood friend. As the story unfolds, Haruka finds herself developing feelings for Hiro, even though his main interest lies in baseball. This is a tale of high school students with dreams of competing in the Koushien baseball tournament, intertwined with themes of young love.

Recommendation: Strawberry Seminar similar to Hammer Session!
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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen similar to Hammer Session!
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Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen(おじいさん先生 熱闘篇)

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthGangHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Hammer Session!
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% 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: Oishi Kyushoku Season 2 similar to Hammer Session!
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Oishi Kyushoku Season 2(おいしい給食 season2)

2021Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sayonara, High School similar to Hammer Session!
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Sayonara, High School(さよなら、ハイスクール)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 24% 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: My School Hunk Boyfriend Next Door similar to Hammer Session!
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My School Hunk Boyfriend Next Door(我家隔壁的校草男友)

2022China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedySchool SettingYouthCampus SettingLifeRomanceSmart Female LeadWeb Series

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

Fu Sheng Nan excelled as a top student in academics, sports, and hobbies, always coming out on top. Despite her success, her childhood friend Li Xiu Hao seemed to be more favored by others due to his charming demeanor. However, Fu Sheng Nan was aware of Li Xiu Hao's true nature behind his facade. Their dynamic changed when Fu Sheng Nan's senior, Liu You Wen, entered the picture. This new presence made Li Xiu Hao realize his feelings for Fu Sheng Nan and the potential consequences of his actions on their relationship.

Recommendation: Academy of Arts similar to Hammer Session!
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Academy of Arts(艺术学院那些事儿)

2016China
ComedySchool SettingYouthCampus Setting

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Recommendation: Lost Control (2018) similar to Hammer Session!
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Lost Control (2018)(恋爱脱线时)

2018China
ComedySchool SettingYouthRomance

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Recommendation: Maruko similar to Hammer Session!
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Maruko(櫻桃小丸子)

2017Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingYouthAdapted From A Manga

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Recommendation: Your Class or Mine similar to Hammer Session!
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Your Class or Mine(尖子攻略)

2008Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingYouthSports

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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.

Recommendation: Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata similar to Hammer Session!
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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% 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

Recommendation: Debusen similar to Hammer Session!
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaCross-DressingHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% 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: Setoutsumi (2017) similar to Hammer Session!
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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolLifeStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% 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 Hammer Session!
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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% 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: Oishi Kyushoku similar to Hammer Session!
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Oishi Kyushoku(おいしい給食)

2019Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth1980sFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Spicy Teacher (2000) similar to Hammer Session!
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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 22% 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.

Recommendation: Nan Sheng Su She Huan Le Duo similar to Hammer Session!
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Nan Sheng Su She Huan Le Duo(男生宿舍欢乐多)

2023China
ComedySchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: Exciting Change similar to Hammer Session!
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Exciting Change(두근두근 체인지 )

2004South Korea
ComedySchool SettingYouthMultiple MainsStudent Female Lead

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A fresh take on school life where the typical girls possess a hidden advantage.

Recommendation: Queen's similar to Hammer Session!
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Queen's(至尊玻璃鞋)

2007Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingYouthRomanceStudent Male Lead

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Who says a man needs to be muscular? I am determined to become more masculine. My name is Tie Xiong. Who says a woman has to be adorable and soft-spoken? I will do as I please. My name is Lin Fu Nan. Tie Xiong has feelings for a girl named Ke Er, who is passionate about anime and manga cosplay. In an effort to get closer to her, he learned crafts, joined the cosplay club, and dressed up as Saber. However, he did not win her heart. Instead of winning her over with his newfound feminine hobbies and beauty, he became her best friend, earned the nickname "Teddy Bear," and was mistakenly thought to be gay. To make matters worse, he ended up helping her pursue Yong Jun, a basketball player at their school. It was then that he realized he had been approaching her the wrong way. She desired a manly, sweaty-smelling man, not a sweet little teddy bear. Just when he was ready to give up, he discovered hope in a manga titled "The Real Man." A chance meeting with the artist Lin Fu Nan revealed that this rugged author would be his salvation.

Recommendation: Nuhai Chongchong Chong similar to Hammer Session!
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Nuhai Chongchong Chong(女孩冲冲冲)

2009China
ComedySchool SettingYouthCampus SettingUniversity

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A love story set on a college campus.

Recommendation: Sakura (2002) similar to Hammer Session!
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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAsadoraDramaJunior High SchoolLifeShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

Recommendation: So Funny Youth similar to Hammer Session!
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So Funny Youth(当你年少时)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipNeighbors' RelationshipStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

The tale of 5 young boys and girls residing in the historic neighborhood of "Junma Road". They attended the same high school and spent their formative years together. Zhang Xiao Ran, a determined young lady who calls Junma Road home, is accompanied by four close companions: Zhu Cheng Hai, a sharp-tongued academic prodigy residing across the street; Xiang Nan, a warm-hearted and cheerful girl who displayed impressive strength at just 6 years old; Zhou Rui, the handsome and reserved nephew of Zhang Xiao Ran, older than her by a year; and Lin Tao, the beloved source of joy for everyone around.

Recommendation: Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari similar to Hammer Session!
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Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari(イケメン道 〜美南学園物語〜)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMale Centered PlotMiniseriesMultiple MainsStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Akahana no Sensei similar to Hammer Session!
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Akahana no Sensei(赤鼻のセンセイ)

2009Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHospital SettingIllnessJunior High SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

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.

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

2014Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHigh SchoolSchool BullyingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% 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: Confucius (2012) similar to Hammer Session!
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Confucius (2012)(智勝鮮師)

2012Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

During his late teenage years, Kong Qiu, an 18-year-old, displayed natural talent and a quick learning ability. He possessed vast knowledge and a strong curiosity, often outsmarting his professors. In addition to his academic pursuits, Kong Qiu enjoyed attending Kung Fu Clubs and was known as "Lu Guo's Number One Kung Fu Killer" for his skills. Despite his professors' disapproval, they disciplined Kong Qiu after discovering his hobby. Unfortunately, this led to a tragic end as Kong Qiu expressed his dissatisfaction before passing away. In the afterlife, a chance encounter with Zheng Zhi Sheng at Nai He Bridge allowed Kong Qiu to retain his past knowledge and memories. Reborn as Qi Er Bin in 2012, a professor at City Scientific University, Kong Qiu faced challenges with a disorderly educational system. Will he be able to uphold his teaching principles and inspire his students to become independent learners? As Kong Qiu navigates the modern world, unexpected events and encounters are bound to occur.

Recommendation: ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do similar to Hammer Session!
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ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do(外星小子哆布哆)

2013China
ComedySchool SettingYouthAlienFriendshipSci-Fi

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Dobudo, a trainee crew member from an alien spaceship, accidentally crashed onto Earth as a result of a spacecraft operation error. The passengers were scattered around the crash site, and the injured captain was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. In an effort to rectify the mistake, Dobudo took on the task of repairing the spaceship, locating the passengers, and ensuring the captain's rescue. This information was reported by CCTV. Shanghai Haha Children's Channel aired 100 episodes of the incident, while CCTV broadcasted 99 episodes.

Recommendation: Youth Blood Type Observation Diary similar to Hammer Session!
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Youth Blood Type Observation Diary(青春血型观察日记)

2020China
ComedySchool SettingYouthFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: Come On Brothers similar to Hammer Session!
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Come On Brothers(加油吧,兄弟)

2023China
ComedySchool SettingYouthChasing A DreamRomanceWeb Series

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The show follows a group of youthful individuals with varying aspirations as they embark on their journey through art schools. Each student at the drama academy starts with their own unique pride and abilities, striving to go from being a mere "passer-by" to a renowned "big star". Throughout their journey, they support each other through challenges and witness the breakdown of friendships. Despite this, they ultimately discover a deep bond with each other, choosing to form a brotherhood. Along the way, they experience laughter and tears, culminating in the discovery of true happiness. The show will premiere on PP TV Platform on 28.06.2023 and on LeTV on 04.07.2023.

Recommendation: Limited Education similar to Hammer Session!
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Limited Education(教束)

2019Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingYouthCompetitionStudent Supporting CharacterUniversity

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The well-known Matthew College in the area is currently experiencing a trend of weeding out the weak and promoting strength among both teachers and students. Mr. Lo, who has shown average teaching abilities, has been at risk of being let go for a while now, particularly in his 5C class where elite students have made things difficult for him. During the student union election, Mr. Lo supported the inexperienced "Eternal Knight" cabinet, successfully challenging the dominance of the elite students. However, a new financial crisis has arisen, leaving teachers from various factions within the school feeling drained.

Recommendation: Boys Este similar to Hammer Session!
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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hammer Session!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 20% 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: Koi Suru Nichiyobi: Series 3 similar to Hammer Session!
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Koi Suru Nichiyobi: Series 3(恋する日曜日)

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingYouthAdapted From A SongAnthologyRomance

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A series of romantic tales, each drawing inspiration from a theme song featured in classic '70s and '80s anime like "Touch", "Maison Ikkoku", "Urusei Yatsura", and "Fist of the North Star". These songs serve as the opening themes or insert songs in every episode.

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Yankee-kun to Megane-chan(ヤンキー君とメガネちゃん)

2010Japan
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A MangaBickering Mains' RelationshipClingy Female LeadHigh SchoolSlow RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

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Daichi Shinagawa is known as a genuine rebel, a troubled teenager who is enrolled in a prestigious high school. His tough image is so well-known that he constantly gets challenged to fights on the streets and is avoided by his classmates. This leads him to spend his days in isolation. However, everything changes when he befriends Hana Adachi, the studious class president who has a quirky personality. Hana, who used to be a rebel herself, introduces Daichi to a world of helping others and getting involved in school activities. Together, they form an unmatched pair in this lively and light-hearted high school story.

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Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo(日本人の知らない日本語)

2010Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCo-workers' RelationshipForeigner Supporting CharacterPrincipal Supporting CharacterSaleswoman Female LeadSelfless Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive Female LeadTeacher Female Lead

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Featured in magazines, Kano Haruko, a stylish store clerk, aspires to become a high school teacher

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Kasuka na Kanojo(幽かな彼女)

2013Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFormer Teacher Female LeadGhostGhost Female LeadGhost-seeing Male LeadJunior High SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterSupernaturalTeacher Male Lead

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Koyama Akira, a teacher at a middle school, possesses the gift of detecting spirits. At his recent assignment, he encounters a ghost named Akane, who was once a teacher at the school.

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Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku(先に生まれただけの僕)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolLifeMiniseriesPrincipal Male LeadSlight RomanceStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting Character

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A 35-year-old former high-ranking corporate employee has taken on the role of principal at a private high school that is experiencing challenges with its management.

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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

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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)

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The Human Body(コンデラタロウ)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

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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.

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Konda Teru no Gouhou Recipe(紺田照の合法レシピ)

2018Japan
ComedyGangster Male LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterAdapted From A MangaFoodMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

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Konda Teru is a senior high school student who is part of the Shimofuriniku-gumi gang. He is accustomed to a life filled with violence and danger, but finds solace in the simple pleasures of grilled mackerel with salt. Konda shares his school days with his classmate, Haru Maki. Despite the constant threats to his safety and the pressure of school assignments, he uses his creativity to prepare delicious meals each day. His culinary skills not only help him navigate dangerous situations within the gang, but also bring joy, love, and even save lives.

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Majimuri Gakuen(マジムリ学園)

2018Japan
Emotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionBadass Female LeadOrphan Female LeadRevengeSchool ViolenceStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female Lead

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The story takes place at a different school featuring a new cast of characters.

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Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koukou ga Attara(もしも、イケメンだけの高校があったら)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamily RelationshipFriendshipMale Centered PlotSlight RomanceStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

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The narrative takes place in Binan Gakuen, a prestigious private high school known for its exceptionally attractive student body. The school is determined to emerge victorious at the National Ikemen Contest for high school students. (News Yahoo)

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Sotsugyo Time Limit(卒業タイムリミット)

2022Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipSchool SettingTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

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At Keyakidai High School, just three days before the upcoming graduation ceremony, a shocking incident occurred involving the kidnapping of their beloved English teacher, Mizuguchi Risako. Kurokawa Yoshiki and Ogyuda Junpei, both students at the school, received mysterious challenge letters urging them to uncover the truth behind the abduction. Alongside them, Komatsu Mio and Takahata Ayane, two more students with unique talents, were also brought into the mix. As they delved deeper into the mystery, they began to unravel hidden secrets about Mizuguchi and faced their own personal challenges. This is a story of young individuals coming together, bound by a common goal and a shared journey towards the truth. (NHK)